Vacation Home Blog

Homes currently on the market is 169 active listings 36 of these are new construction and renovated homes.  Sevenof the active listings are pre-foreclosures and three are foreclosures. 32 homes were listed in September and 14 homes went under contract.  Eighteen houses sold in September compared ...

There are 2 lighthouses having ghosts and spirits tours this month. Haunted Lighthouse Tours  Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Friday, October 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chilling stories and get a first ever candlelight tour of the Drum Point Lighthouse at night. Hot cider and cookies will be served...

The previous article focused on th outside so part II will focus on quick tips to get the inside ready to rent. Paint all walls using beach colors. I use yellow, green and ocean blue. Update flooring if needed. Most people prefer easy to clean surfaces like wood, tile, or laminate. Update window ...

This is my latest update on foreclosures and short sales for vacation homes in the Western Shore area of Maryland. Email me at phyllis@localwaterfront.com if you would like more details on any of them! Bank Owned Homes Waterfront: $349,900 - 3/1 Cape Cod waterview of Patuxent River in Lusby Bank ...

Here are some fun events for Halloween in Southern Maryland. In Hollywood: Ghosts of Sotterley Tour Travel back in time to Sotterley's past with a drama set in the 1790's. Reservations are required. $13/person. October 16-18 7-10:30pm. More information at www.sotterley.org In Solomons: Annmarie G...

Homes currently on the market is 65 active listings 3 of these are new construction.  One of the active listings is a pre-foreclosure and one is a foreclosure. 8 homes were listed in September and no homes went under contract.  Four houses sold in September compared with 2 last month. Home prices...

Homes currently on the market is 69 active listings 23 of these are new construction. It appears some builders are feeling the effects of the economy and are reducing prices. One builder has stopped construction until the housing market picks up again. 3 of the active listings are pre-foreclosure...

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) will be at the Solomons Marine Museum. The festival runs from 10am-5pm. Admission to the event is free. The festival includes science and history exhibits, children's activities, a craft fair and food court, musical performances and free harbor cruises. PRA...