Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog March 24

The weather today will likely have showers, with highs in the mid-50s. The chance of rain is 70%.

Garrett County’s weather forecast zone is now split into Western Garrett (MDZ509) and Eastern Garrett (MDZ510) as of March 19, 2025. This change improves weather alerts, especially for winter storms and high winds.

We have a new item in our marketplace! Swim Dock – 8ft x 16ft 9in with a composite surface, steel frame, and barrels, plus a 12ft 3in x 4ft walkway/ramp. Spare barrels included. Check it out under the Docks category!

Garrett County is working to improve walkability and bikeability through pathway and trail projects. Funded by state and regional grants, these efforts focus on safety, mobility, and recreation. Residents can review recommendations at an open house on April 1, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department.

Maryland small businesses are struggling to hire, with 18% citing AI-related job fears as a major hurdle—well below the national average of 52%. Competition with corporate giants is also a challenge, affecting 68% of owners. While some firms are turning to AI, most remain hesitant, with only 35% adopting it so far. Check out more details on how businesses are tackling these challenges!

Solo travel is booming in 2025, with a 90% rise in searches—especially among women (71%). Staying safe is essential, and security experts share six key hotel safety tips to help solo travelers stay secure. Check out these must-know tips before your next trip!

The Friends of Maryland State Forests and Parks are hosting the Bob Ross Run for the Trees virtual 5K from April 19-27, 2025. Proceeds support tree plantings and conservation projects. Participants get a T-shirt, bib, and medal. Register now!

Visit Grantsville Library for Children’s Story Time on Monday mornings at 11:00 AM. Enjoy an hour of stories, crafts, and activities designed for kids ages 2 and up.

Lego Club is happening at Grantsville and Oakland Library! Kids can build creations based on a new theme each month, with completed builds possibly displayed in the library.

The Grantsville Library hosts the Creative Writer’s Group tonight from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Hear local writers, share your work, and receive feedback.

Jay Ferguson – Real Estate Market Update March 28

Jay Ferguson – Real Estate Market Update March 17 (Deep Creek Lake, MD)

 
MARCH MADNESS! Lots of activity so far this month but first, GET A SECOND OPINION if you are in the market to buy or sell or even vacation rentals. Everyone has an opinion…and an angle. Myself included. I’m conservative with pricing by nature but also optimistic when I see something special or rare circumstances. That combination has served me well over the years. Ideally you want an agent who will ‘tell it like it is’ rather than tell you what you want to hear. I would love an opportunity to BE THAT GUY for you. Our market has cooled off a little bit with recent world events, wobbly stock market and rising interest rates. I saw it last year around this time, as well, when our market was affected by tariffs and the layoffs of federal workers. It all matters in a market like ours, where its a WANT to have a lake property – not a NEED. There is some great value out there right now and plenty of overpriced homes still trying to find their floor. I have several new construction homes – by one of the most reputable builders in the area, Lyv Homes – in and around Oakland and the golf course. Sweet properties with modern designs, truly unique. They will be working on lake house soon at Stilwater, so stay tuned for that or let me know if you want some inside info on upcoming projects!
 
Keep in the loop with some of my buyer tools like auto email updates, custom searches and disclosure files for ANY and EVERY listed property for sale. If you need information on anything real estate related, I’m your guy 🙂
 
Notable recent activity:

179 homes currently for sale (up from 161)
Closed sales – 16 total sales so far in March (6 over last 7 days)
Pending sales – 45 homes, 12 over last 7 days
New listings – 16 new active listings in the last 7 days – 2 coming soon
Price changes – 10 reductions in the last 7 days
Off market – 4 homes de-listed in last 7 days

 
Odds and ends:

$4.250 million ranch on Boy Scout Rd OFF MARKET
Lakefront Ski Harbor #33 UNDER CONTRACT immediately
Pricing parity in and around Wisp Resort – 5BR chalet UNDER CONTRACT $799k (similar homes priced well over $ 1 million)
Lakefront condo at Silver Tree Suites #124 now $159k
Bargain – Lake view cottage SOLD $215,000
$4.7+ million lakefront @ Turkey Neck CONTRACT

 
Breakdown of market:

45 total contracts – 14 under $300k, 22 $300k to $999k, 9 over $1 million
32 homes for sale over $1 million (up from 30)
72 water oriented homes still available – 25 lakefront, 47 off lake
163 lots/land listings for sale, 20 of which under contract

Just Call Jay! 25+ years of experience, creative solutions to sell your property – call me for a free consultation! jay@deepcreeksales.com 301-501-0420 (call/text)

If you ever want specific numbers or stats about your neighborhood or certain segments of the market – let me know! I can gather any data you might need and even set you up with auto email updates of ANY stats that MATTER TO YOU! jay@deepcreeksales.com 301-501-0420

 

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