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Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Mothers Day-Traders Coffee-Paddleboarding

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake! If these photos do not smell like summer to you then it’s time to get out and enjoy your own slice of paradise here at DCL! For Mother’s Day, we paddled to Trader’s Coffee House – my request– for a café au lait and protein wrap. One of my favorite summertime stops by boat or paddleboard. Griffin enjoyed his first 2015 slice of sweet watermelon just this week and as you can see it made him very happy! Jensen is experiencing one of his first ice cream cones and is still deciding if the brain freeze is really worth it!

There is a change coming to our county building permit requirements as of July 1. Although the sprinkler system ordinance has been around for quite a while, Garrett County was able to work around its enforcement until now. Sprinkler systems will now be required in all new single family dwellings. If you are planning to build in the next year or so, you can apply for your building permit in June to avoid the sprinkler system requirement. A building permit is good for one year. The county will host a seminar on June 3^rd from 3:00-5:00 in Room 205 of the Continuing Education Building at Garrett College. Presentations will be made by two gentlemen in the fire protection industry and the county will also review the permitting and inspection process relating to the installation of residential sprinkler systems. Anyone is welcome to attend.

The Spiker Team’s Featured Listings are two beautiful waterfront homes, neither of which have ever been rented. They are both equally pristine and ready to occupy. Close to the water with nice views and a single dock slip. For additional info/photos/tour: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=63044257276.

Deep Creek celebrates its 90^th Anniversary June 11-14. Many events will be taking place, which you can find here 90th Anniversary Events . On June 11^th and 12^th, our very own Ed King (long-time Long & Foster agent and family friend) is presenting “The History of Deep Creek Lake.” The POA is sponsoring the June 11^th event and the announcement can be found here.

Mark your calendar for the very first Craft Beer Festival, Bark & Brew, to be held at Mountain State Brewing not far from Wisp Resort in McHenry. A portion of the proceeds benefit HART for Animals. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking below. Live entertainment, dog events and tastings. Sounds fun!

Enjoy your holiday weekend and remember to thank those who have or are serving our country and honor those who have fallen doing the same.

Holy Cross Homesite – Lakefront – Deep Creek Lake

Level, lakefront 1.40 acre homesite in the stunning Reserve at Holy Cross community.

This property offers 173′ of lakefront, public sewer and water views. The only thing missing is the addition of your dream home.

The Reserve is a private community where vacation rentals are not permitted offering perfect seclusion while being just minutes to restaurants, stores, shopping and Wisp Resort.

2119 Marsh Hill Road-Deep Creek Lakefront Home

This lakefront home offers 235′ of lakefront! The mountain views are also breathtaking! Minutes to Wisp Ski Resort and ASCI Whitewater course.

Offering two tier decking and a hot tub allowing you to enjoy the beautiful views and entertain on any level of this home.

Open floor plan, 4 bedrooms (two masters), large great room with a stone wood burning fireplace and an abundance of large windows and doors to allow you to enjoy Deep Creek Lake from almost every room. Est. rental “Hemlock Hill”.

389 Sandy Shores Road- Amazing Views

Beautiful cedar siding home in the picturesque Sandy Shores community. Quiet neighborhood, open floorplan with plenty of space to entertain family and friends.

26 North Glade Hill Road-Deep Creek Lake Access Home

Beautiful chalet sitting on five acres in the North Glade subdivision. This home feels very private while being minutes away from everything Deep Creek Lake has to offer.

799 Pinnacle-Deep Creek Lake Area Home

Pinnacle Overlook is a beautiful contemporary home with a single slip in The Pinnacle. You are within minutes to shopping, restaurants and the cinema.

Offering 5 bedrooms (3 masters) with 3,690 square feet of living space, two wood burning fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, an open floor plan, outdoor hot tub, multiple decks, game room and two family rooms.

This neighborhood has a great feel along with lake access, lakeside clubhouse and a community tennis court.

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Rising Inventory-Spring Projects-Events

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake,

I hope your weekend was full of family fun, laughter and chocolate bunnies! Our boys, Griffin & Jensen, were not phased one bit by the furry guy. Quite shocking actually! The lake thawed just in time for a beautiful backdrop (photo taken from Unos/Honi). In just a few months the Honi-Honi lawn will be buzzing with people of all ages who have come out to enjoy the live music each Saturday afternoon throughout the summer. Dining by boat is just one of the things I look forward to doing on the lake each season. Paddleboarding, water skiing and fishing are also up there on my list!

Real estate inventory is climbing, as it typically does in the spring. If you are contemplating investing in your family’s future at the lake, be sure to let us know if you have not been setup on our auto email program. We use the MLS database to create your search, which includes all company’s listings, saving you the hassle of having to visit different websites to find potential properties. This program allows us to build a customized search using your parameters so that you will be notified of new listings that come on the market within your criteria. The information needed from you in order for us to build this is: 1) Land or Home, 2) Price Range, 3) # of Bedrooms & Baths, 4) Lot size, 5) Water Orientation (Lakefront, Lake Access and/or Lake View), 6) any other Features that are important (i.e. a garage, rental income, fireplace, etc).

Our Featured Listings for the week are a chalet with lake access on 5 acres (new listing), a contemporary home with a dock slip in The Pinnacle (price reduction), a lake view home in Deep Creek Highlands (new listing) and a beautiful lakefront home on Lake Shore Drive with a private Type A dock (new listing). http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=62272245040

It’s That Time…Start Scheduling Your Summer Home Maintenance Projects

This time of year is when our minds tend to shift toward cleaning up our yards, garages and vehicles. To get started, begin compiling a list of projects to get your home ready for the new season. Consult the checklist to keep projects organized and on schedule.

Clean your outdoor cooker – Make sure to get ready for all of those upcoming BBQs you will be having in the summer months by deep cleaning your grill.
To clean a gas grill: Turn up the heat to high with the lid closed for about 30 minutes. Once the grill has cooled down, use a grill brush to clean the grill.
To clean a charcoal grill: Empty the grill completely, cleaning off any leftover ashy residue with dish soap and warm water. Allow enough time for the grill to dry before you use it next.

Plan a watering schedule – Planning a watering schedule will ensure that your plants will stay healthy and hydrated during the hot summer months.

Trim tree limbs touching or near roof surface – Summer months can mean stormy weather. By performing regular tree maintenance you can reduce the risk of storm damage.

Vacuum upholstery and pillows – After getting the patio furniture out of storage, vacuum the upholstery to remove dirt and dust.

Clean out rain gutters and storm drains – Removing debris from gutters and storm drains can prevent clogging during storms.

Change out the HVAC filter – Put in a fresh filter at the start of the season to prevent indoor air pollution.

Wash all windows – Since the temperatures are up, this is a great time to get out and clean your windows.

Have your roof inspected – Have your roof inspected for leaks every 3-4 years or more often as it ages.

Clean out dryer vents – This is the perfect time to check your dryer vents to prevent build up.

This weekend’s events around the lake include:

Friday, April 10

The Phisbins & Terah Crawford

7 pm – 9 pm, MoonShadow Cafe. Free live music by Terah Crawford, opening, followed by the Phisbins. The Phisbins, comprised of Tim Beadling and Craig Apessos, have been playing music together for more than 25 years. Tim is a self-taught guitarist who learned on an acoustic guitar and was influenced heavily by his older brothers, Billy and Boomer (R.I.P) as well as Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead. Craig took guitar lessons for about 6 months and grew up playing the electric guitar. He’s a self-taught mandolinist, fiddler and gut bucketeer. His early influences include Ted Nugent, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Neil Young and Uncle Nicky. Tim and Craig are musically inseparable and have evolved through a hodgepodge of genres, as may be evident in their song list, which can be downloaded at www.phisbins.org. FREE. 301.750.5094, www.moonshadowcafe.com.

Saturday, April 11

Garrett County Health Fair
Garrett College CARC building, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Garrett County Health Fair is a free community event designed to increase health awareness and to promote the health oriented resources available throughout the local community. Organizers expect over 60 informational booths along with guest speakers and a variety of health screenings. Screenings will include a free lipid panel which includes Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides and Hemoglobin A1C offered by Garrett County Memorial Hospital.

Anthems & Gershwen
Garrett Choral Society Spring Concert at St. Marks Lutheran Church, Second Street, Oakland. Concert begins at 7 pm. Advance tickets available at Jan’s Florist or from any choral member. $12 Adult; $5 18 years or under.

Sunday April 12

Anthems & Gershwen
Garrett Choral Society Spring Concert at St. Marks Lutheran Church, Second Street, Oakland. Concert begins at 2pm. Advance tickets available at Jan’s Florist or from any choral member. $12 Adult; $5 18 years or under.

Courtesy G.C. Chamber and Deep Creek Times

With more hours of daylight and warmer temperatures, golf season will be in swing in no time. Lodestone Golf Course opens May 1^st and the Fantasy Valley Golf Course at the base of Wisp opens April 17^th (*tentative & weather permitting). For membership and rate information.

Enjoy your week and call on us with any Deep Creek questions. 301-616-5022, www.DeepCreekLakeProperty.com

Warm regards,

Betsy Spiker Holcomb

Note: As a member of our local Board of REALTORS, I am able to show you ALL listings regardless of the Broker representing the listing.

615 Sandy Shores Road – Incredible Deep Creek Lake Views

Beautiful Mountaineer Log home on ~1.5 acres featuring 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 2 stone fireplaces, 2 family rooms and incredible lake views. The Sandy Shores community is ideal for taking those nice evening walks.

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Home Value-Property Links

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake,

Ahh, spring skiing! There’s nothing like breezing down nicely groomed slopes in 40-50º weather with a light layer of ski wear, just enough to protect your body in the event of a tail slide! And although it’s tempting to ditch the bulky helmet – don’t do it – protect your precious noggin. Not to fear, you have until March 29^th to get in those last runs before Wisp ski operations come to a close.

Thinking of selling or upgrading this year? I want to give you your annual update on what your home is worth. I want you to be one of the few who are informed. You know the genuine value of “home and hearth,” but do you know the dollar value of your house–or how much of that value belongs to you? A number of key decisions can be more wisely made with the benefit of this knowledge. For instance, is your home adequately insured? Is your estate plan based on a realistic estimate of your home’s worth? Do you know how to measure the value of your home? A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is the only tool that provides current pricing of homes in your style in your area. With a recent CMA and knowledge of your home’s condition relative to others that have tested the market, you can know an accurate dollar amount for your home.

These are a few Spiker Team listings with recent price changes and two properties that are new to the market (one lakefront & one lake access – both with dock slips!).

Lakefront, 5 Bedrooms – Price Change

Slopefront + Water Views – Price Change

Lakefront Townhome – Dock, New Listing

Lake Access – Dock, Est. Rental, New Listing

Have a wonderful week and feel free to reach out to us!

Warm regards,

Betsy Spiker Holcomb

Note: As a member of our local Board of REALTORS, I am able to show you ALL listings regardless of the Broker representing the listing.

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Deep Creek Dunk-HART

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake,

We asked and she delivered! Mother Nature has been quite forthcoming with snow this season, which is well received by skiers, snowmobilers and winter enthusiasts in general. My 2-year old, Griffin (right), had his first sledding experience in the backyard. He thought it was alright but he would rather watch mommy make snowballs to toss to the dog! And my little heartbreaker, Jensen (left), just turned 8-months and has had a rough time keeping healthy this winter. Thankfully, it hasn’t stopped our adventurer from learning to crawl and stand.

There’s plenty of time to register for the 17^th Annual Deep Creek Dunk to benefit Maryland Special Olympics. The event takes place on Saturday, February 21^st at the Honi-Honi. Registration begins at 12:00 and the dunk begins at 2:00. The amount of registrants is so great that they send the dunkers in the water by groups. As a bystander, the entertainment is plentiful as it typically takes about an hour for all of the dunkers to make their way in and out of the frigid waters of Deep Creek Lake. Costumes range from trunks, bikinis, rock stars, cartoon characters and everything in between! Parking can get tight so you may want to arrive a little early and enjoy the outdoor music and pep rally that takes place beforehand. Or, walk or snowmobile by lake to the Dunk this year. Ice depth doesn’t seem to be an issue for snowmobilers considering the blast of cold temperatures we’ve had for the last several weeks. Bob and I are planning to travel there by sled. If you want to join the caravan let us know. More details.

The Spiker Team has some new, exciting listings to share with you. This link will allow you to view information, photos and tours of each. http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=61380996981

New to the Market…332 Bracken Drive/Loch Glade Sanctuary – a beautiful cedar sided home in a lake access community
New to the Market…3365 Mayhew Inn Road – a 5-bedroom contemporary home nicely appointed overlooking Hammel Glade conservation area
New to the Market…1163 Deep Creek Drive/Pinebreeze – a one-level waterfront condo with a dedicated dock slip that walks right out to the water
Price Reduced by $15K…258 Pinnacle Drive/The Pinnacle – a lovingly cared for contemporary home in a great community with a dedicated dock slip

And in honor of our furry, four-legged friends who need a home…The Work Crew is Ready to Start! We’re Raffling off a Home to Build a Home for Adoptable Pets!

Buy Your Ticket Today and you Could be the Grand Prize Winner of This Home! Plus other Cash Prizes!

One First Prize of $5,000 ● Two Second Prizes of $1,000 each ● Five Third Prizes of $500 each ● Ten-Forth Prizes of $100 each!

This beautiful Cape Cod-style home in Thurmont, Maryland could be yours for $100!!!!!

Conveniently located between Hagerstown and Frederick, Maryland
Recently remodeled
Three levels
Three bedroom/ Two Full and two half baths
One-quarter Acre with detached garage and secluded backyard
One block from Mt. St. Mary’s College
Appraised Value (10/1/2014) $236,000

$100 Ticket/Maximum tickets sold: 4,000. Check it out at www.harthomeraffle.org

Enjoy your week and call on us anytime! www.DeepCreekLakeProperty.com

Warm regards,

Betsy Spiker Holcomb

Note: As a member of our local Board of REALTORS, I am able to show you ALL listings regardless of the Broker representing the listing.

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615 Sandy Shores Road – Incredible Deep Creek Lake Views

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