ST. MARY'S COUNTY EVENTS: Leonardtown First Friday - March 5, 2010, 5pm to 8pm!! - 02/28/10 10:59 PM
LEONARDTOWN FIRST FRIDAY - The next big event is on March 5, 2010, 5pm to 8pm!  Visit uptown and downtown to rediscover the many treasures of Historic/New Leonardtown!

Via Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty):
Fun Things To Do In Leonardtown, Maryland - Leonardtown First Friday - The next big event is on March 5, 2010, 5pm to 8pm! 

Date:  Friday, March 5, 2010 Event:  Leonardtown First Friday Time:  5 PM - 8 PM
Join Historic Leonardtown's art galleries, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores and more as the town hosts a free evening of art, entertainment, and specials! 
LEONARDTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS   On … (0 comments)

HELP AN ANIMAL SHELTER DOG OR CAT: Have a Heart - Kuranda Dog & Cat Bed Fundraiser on February 28, 2010! - 02/26/10 11:14 AM
HELP AN ANIMAL SHELTER DOG OR CAT:  Have a Heart - Kuranda Dog & Cat Bed Rundraiser on February 28, 2010! 
Why not give a gift that will bring comfort to a homeless pet (or two) for years!
By donating a Kuranda dog bed to a homeless dog you will provide a dry, soft, comfortable place for them to sleep during their time at the shelter.  Help your local animal shelter on February 28, 2010!  Donate right on the web or call!

Via Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty):
VALENTINES DAY KURANDA DOG & CAT BED FUNDRAISER

Valentines Day Kuranda … (0 comments)

SOLOMONS MARYLAND REAL ESTATE: Waterfront Condo For Sale In Solomons Landing - $309,900! - 02/26/10 11:00 AM
DISCOVER SOLOMONS LANDING - CAREFREE "WATERFRONT LIVING" IN SOLOMONS, MARYLAND!  A UNIQUE COMMUNITY THAT IS EQUALLY SUITED FOR YEAR ROUND LIVING OR A VACATION HOME!

Via Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty):
WATERFRONT CONDO FOR SALE IN SOLOMONS - SOLOMONS LANDING LIVING!
Waterfront Condo For Sale with Lovely Views of Back Creek!Contemporary 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with bonus room.
List Price:  $ 309,900
Shows beautifully!
Walk to everything! 
Discover Solomons Landing!  Carefree living! 

Solomons Landing waterfront condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and bonus room.  Unit on second floor with wraparound deck & waterview of Back Creek.
Large open floor plan … (4 comments)

CALVERT COUNTY REAL ESTATE: Just Reduced! Beautiful Colonial Home For Sale In St. Leonard - $349,900! - 02/26/10 07:56 AM
PRICE REDUCTION:  Beautiful "Colonial" home in Saint Leonard shows great & is situated on almost an acre.  Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!  Just reduced to $349,900!

Via Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty):
CALVERT COUNTY REAL ESTATE:  JUST REDUCED!  Beautiful Colonial Home For Sale In St. Leonard

JUST REDUCED -HOME FOR SALE IN ST. LEONARD
County:  Calvert
Address:  4615 Mattapany Rd.
List Price:  $349,900
Lot Size:  .80 Acre
Bedrooms:  4
Bathrooms:  2 1/2
Year Built:  2000
 
This beautiful "Colonial" style home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths with 2,370 sq. ft. of living space.  A few of the … (2 comments)

ADVICE FOR HOME OWNERS: Water Heater Maintenance - 02/26/10 07:36 AM
Randy King's article on water heater maintenance gives easy to follow instructions on prolonging the life of your water heater.   

Via Randy King - Mankato Home Inspector (Progressive Home Services LLC):
Few homeowners know that in order to keep your water heater running smoothly and hopefully get an extra year, two or more it needs maintenance. As water enters a water heater tank, dirt, sediment, and various minerals also enter, and eventually settle to the bottom. Depending on your community or local water supply these extra minerals and sediment can end up robbing your water heater's energy efficency and ultimately decreasing its life. So what … (2 comments)

Water Heater Maintenance - 02/26/10 07:36 AM
Randy King's article on water heater maintenance gives easy to follow instructions on prolonging the life of your water heater.   
Via Randy King - Mankato Home Inspector (Progressive Home Services LLC):
Few homeowners know that in order to keep your water heater running smoothly and hopefully get an extra year, two or more it needs maintenance. As water enters a water heater tank, dirt, sediment, and various minerals also enter, and eventually settle to the bottom. Depending on your community or local water supply these extra minerals and sediment can end up robbing your water heater's energy efficency and ultimately decreasing its life. So what is a … (3 comments)

CALVERT COUNTY, MD FUNDRAISER EVENT: Third Annual SPAY-Ghetti Dinner on March 21, 2010 - Benefits The Humane Socieity of Calvert County! - 02/22/10 11:44 AM
The Humane Society of Calvert County is hosting their Third Annual SPAY-ghetti Dinner on March 21, 2010 from 3 pm to 7pm at the St. John Vianney Life Center in Prince Frederick.  Carry outs will be available after 6:30 pm.  Everyone loves spaghetti!  Plan to come to their all-you-can-eat-buffet!  All proceeds benefits the HSCC.

Via Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty):








THIRD ANNUAL SPAY-GHETTI DINNER
When: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Time:  3pm - 7pm
Where: St. John Vianney Life Center (Behind St. John Vianney Church) 105 Vianney Lane Prince Frederick, MD
Everyone loves spaghetti! The Humane … (2 comments)

HOMES FOR RENT IN CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND - $975 to $1,200 Monthly Rent - 02/22/10 10:48 AM
These are a few homes that are available for rent in Calvert County & are priced under $1,200 per month.  For information on these rentals or other rental properties, feel free to contact us. 

Via Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty):
HOMES FOR RENT IN CALVERT COUNTY

FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR RENT
Location:  Prince Frederick
List Price:  $975 Per Month - Utilities Included
Occupancy Available the end of March.
Completely furnished 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in lower level of home.  Separate entrance.  Patio & situated in a private & peaceful location on 21 acres that backs to trees. Direct TV and DSL, electric, water/sewer, household trash removal … (0 comments)

ST. MARY'S COUNTY WATERFRONT: Just Reduced! Bayfront Home For Sale With Great Views - $524,900! - 02/22/10 08:50 AM
PRICE JUST REDUCED!!  Waterfront home on the Chesapeake Bay offers exceptional panoramic views, sunrises & a paradise for those with appreciation of nature.

Via Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty):
ST. MARY'S COUNTY WATERFRONT:  Bayfront Home For Sale With Great Views!

BAYFRONT WITH GREAT VIEWS!
Location:  Dameron
County:  St. Mary's
Body of Water:  Chesapeake Bay
Waterfrontage:  120'
List Price:  $524,900
Lot Size:  .47 Acres
This secluded "Rambler" on the Chesapeake Bay offers exceptional panoramic views, sunrises & a paradise for those with appreciation of nature.  This lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers 1,600 sq. ft. of living space.  A few of … (2 comments)

ADVICE FOR HOME BUYERS: Babysitting a HUD home: Things you and your agent can do to protect *you* while waiting to close on your HUD home. - 02/18/10 09:23 AM
Kris Wales offers good advice on things to do while you are waiting to close on your HUD home.

Via Kris Wales - Macomb County MI real estate blog & homes for sale search site (Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center):
A few days I wrote an article about the National Association of Realtors® taking a stance and adding to their Standards of Practice the verbage "don't give out the lockbox code!".   While reading and commenting it reminded me of something that is taking place with HUD owned homes:   The locks are re-keyed with the same HUD key being able … (0 comments)

ST. MARY'S COUNTY PET ADOPTION EVENT: Come & Meet Some of SMAWL's Adoptable Cats & Dogs at Petco in California on February 20, 2010! - 02/18/10 09:11 AM
If you may be looking for a cat or dog to adopt and live in the Southern Maryland area - stop by Petco in California, MD in St. Mary's County on February 20, 2010 between 10 am and 2 pm.  Meet & greet some of the St. Mary's Animal Welfare League's adoptable cats and dogs. 

SMAWL Pet Adoptions
Location: Petco - California, MDDate: 2/20/2010Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Come & meet and greet with some of the St. Mary's Animal Welfare League's adoptable dogs and cats at the Petco in California, MD on Saturday, February 20, from 10am … (5 comments)

Rescue a Beagle in Contra Costa County, California: 8 Beagles Need Homes ASAP! - 02/14/10 12:44 AM
Chris Fisher's post about the 8 beagles that need homes ASAP is quite sad.  The dogs ranging from 1 to 5 years old, have been used in laboratory tests. The lab is done with them and the beagles will be euthanized, unless rescuer's come to the dogs aid.  Please read Chris's post.  These poor dogs do not deserve to die & to only have known life as a test animal in a laboratory cage. Please help them......their time is running out.

Via Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com (StagersLIST.com):
I just came across this story in the Clayton Pioneer. 
Sherrie Henderson of TLC Pet Grooming in Clayton has … (2 comments)

Advice For Home Buyers: What Kind of Green should I put in my new home? - 02/12/10 12:56 AM
Stanton Homes has prepared a very informative post explaining the different green packages available for home buyers to select from for their lifestyles, budget, floorplan, and location.  Terrific article on green building.  

Via Stanton Homes - Penny Hull New Home Builders - Raleigh NC Area (Stanton Homes - New Homes in Raleigh NC and Surrounding Area):
Green means something different to everyone.  At Stanton Homes, we're making it easier by offering a variety of green home certification and green feature packages. 
A green home will help homeowners:
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Save Money Every Month Lower Maintenance Increase Comfort Have Healthier Indoor Air Invest in the … (2 comments)

LUSBY, MD: NEW HOME FOR SALE - CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION - NICE WATERVIEWS OF MILL CREEK! - 02/04/10 04:49 PM

Location:  Lusby
County:  Calvert
List Price:  $425,000
Lot Size:  .29 Acres
Under construction, framed and ready to finish.  Attractive  2 story design with attention to WATERVIEW details!  Home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with 2,500 sq. ft. of living space.  A few of the many features include walk-in closets, large ktichen w/ island, open master bedrooms with tray ceiling and super bath, all bedrooms have some waterview, dining room has tray ceiling, wood floors, fireplace, front porches & side screened-in porch. 
Minutes to shopping, restaurants & the resort town of Solomons Island.  Convenient to Patuxent River Naval Air Station.  Easy commute … (3 comments)

Kitchen Islands - New Home Trends and Ideas - 02/04/10 03:36 PM
Stanton Homes in North Carolina has written a terrific post on new home trends and ideas for the kitchen.  Enjoy the photos and information on kitchen islands.

Via Stanton Homes - Penny Hull New Home Builders - Raleigh NC Area (Stanton Homes - New Homes in Raleigh NC and Surrounding Area):
New Homes Raleigh NC
Kitchen Island Styles New Home Trends and Ideas for the Kitchen
 
A kitchen island can be an integral part of your new home kitchen design.  When designed correctly, a kitchen island can work well in an extra large or extra small kitchen.
Islands can be accessed … (6 comments)

SOLOMONS, MARYLAND: Spacious Townhouse For Rent - $1,600 Monthly! - 02/03/10 01:05 AM

SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT IN DOWELL
Location:  Dowell (Solomons Area)
County:  Calvert
Address:  14318 Pennington Ct.
Community:  Mill Creek
List Price:  $1,600
Living Space:  2,302 Sq. Ft.
Short walk to community marina on Back Creek.
Minutes to the resort town of Solomons Island, shopping, restaurants & marine activities.
Conveniently located to Patuxent River Naval Air Station.  Easy commute to DC/VA and Annapolis areas.
Also available for sale - $299,900.  To view listing information, visit:  14318 Pennington Ct.
 
This spacious and lovely home with open floor plan is located in a beautiful water privileged community near Solomons.  Offers 3 bedrooms 3 … (0 comments)

PET ADOPTION EVENT IN SOLOMONS, MD: St. Mary's Animal Welfare League's Adoptable Dogs & Cats at Pepper's Pet Pantry - February 7, 2010! - 02/02/10 11:20 PM

PET ADOPTION EVENT
Location: Pepper's Pet Pantry - SolomonsDate:  February 7, 2010Time: 12 Noon to 3:30 PM
Come to the meet and greet with some of the St. Mary's Animal Welfare League's adoptable dogs and cats at Pepper's Pet Pantry in Solomons from 12PM to 3:30 PM.
Information will be on hand regarding adoptions, volunteering with SMAWL, and SMAWL's spay/neuter program.

Pepper's Pet Pantry is located at 13858 Solomons Island Road in Solomons, MD. The store is in a strip mall south of Boomerangs ribs. Look for the bright yellow "PET ADOPTIONS TODAY" banner.
For more information, call SMAWL at (301) … (3 comments)

ST. MARY'S COUNTY EVENTS: Leonardtown First Friday - February 5, 2010 - Starting at 5pm! - 02/02/10 11:03 PM
Fun Things To Do In Leonardtown, Maryland - Leonardtown First Friday - The next big event is on February 5, 2010, 5pm to 8pm! 

Via Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty):
  
Date:  Friday, February 5, 2010 Event:  Leonardtown First Friday Time:  5 PM - 8 PM
Join Historic Leonardtown's art galleries, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores and more as the town hosts a free evening of art, entertainment, and specials! 
LEONARDTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS   On the first Friday of each month, historic Leonardtown's art galleries, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores, etc. open their doors to showcase local artists and/or serve specials … (2 comments)

SOUTHERN MARYLAND EVENT: The Newtowne Players will perform "Over The River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro - January 22 - February 7, 2010! - 02/02/10 11:21 AM
The Newtowne Players will perform "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro - January 22 through February 7, 2010, Thursday-Sunday performances at the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park, Maryland.  You will laugh, cry and appreciate your family!  Make your reservations now!

Via Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty):

Over the River and Through the Woods
Location: Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington ParkDate: 1/29/2010, FridayTime: 8 PM - 10:30PM






The Newtowne Players will perform "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro. 
Thursdays through Sundays, Jan. … (0 comments)

JUST REDUCED! HOME FOR SALE IN LEXINGTON PARK - CONVENIENT TO PAX RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION - $212,000! - 02/02/10 10:27 AM
HOME FOR SALE IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY - CONVENIENT TO PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION!
PRICE JUST REDUCED TO $212,000!

HOME FOR SALE IN LEXINGTON PARK
County:  St. Mary's
Lot Size:  .79 Acres
List Price:  $212,000
Style:  Rambler
Great Location near shopping, restaurants & Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
Totally renovated inside and out.
VERY PRIVATE HOME!  GREAT LOCATION! Totally renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath "Rambler" style home (over $50,000 invested in the remodeling).  Roof, siding, heat pump, electric line & panel box, kitchen, appliances, bathrrom, flooring and much, much more.   It looks like a new house!
Spacious bedrooms, 2 large decks, large 16 x … (0 comments)

ST. MARY'S COUNTY FUNDRAISER EVENT: Valentine's Day Pet Photos at Petco in California, MD - Portion of Proceeds Will Benefit Second Hope Rescue! - 02/02/10 10:02 AM
Bring your favorite pet to PETCO in California, MD on Saturday - February 6, 2010 between 11am to 3pm and get Valentine's Day Pet Photos for only $8.95 plus tax.  A portion of the sales will benefit Second Hope Rescue & the animals under their care.

Via Rita Minion (O'Brien Realty):
VALENTINE'S DAY PET PHOTOS AT PETCO
Location: PETCO, Worth Lane, California, MD
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time:  11 AM to 3 PM
SECOND HOPE RESCUE and PETCO will be partnering to bring you Valentine's Day Pet Photos. Bring your favorite four legged friend and celebrate Valentine's Day with a … (2 comments)

ADVICE FOR HOME OWNERS: Are You Considering Selling Your Home? - 02/02/10 09:22 AM
Sharon Paxton (Prudential California Real Estate) offers good advice & tips for home owners considering selling their homes.  Her guidelines are very important if you are preparing to sell.

Via Sharon Paxson Newport Beach Real Estate (Prudential California Realty, DRE License 01501912):
Are You Preparing Your Home to Sell?
Guidelines for Home Improvements
 When you are considering listing your home for sale, there is much to be considered to make your home as attractive as possible. This is a common question that I receive from home sellers who are considering selling their home.
The answer and consideration is - any improvements … (0 comments)