Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog October 17 Weekend

Friday, October 17, Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, 2025: The weather today will be widespread frost in the morning. Sunny, with highs around 60. Northwest winds of around 5 mph. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 70s. South winds of around 5 mph. Sunday will be showers, with highs in the upper 60s. The chance of rain is 90%.

Garrett County is at peak fall color this week, with brilliant yellows lighting up the mountains—especially on shagbark and pignut hickory trees. While higher elevations are past peak, this is the perfect time to enjoy the county’s vibrant fall scenery before the leaves begin to fade.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 13 celebrated the opening of Joyful Journeys Wellness in Oakland. Founded by licensed social worker Jessica Moran, the practice offers holistic mental health services that combine therapy, mindfulness, and creative expression to support healing and personal growth.

Check out the Fall Savings at Bear Creek Traders! DCL Crewneck Sweatshirts are only $16.99 (regularly $26.99), and the Autumn Glory Tent Sale offers up to 50% off. Hurry—sale ends October 31!

Craving the perfect pizza? Fox’s Pizza in Oakland, MD serves fresh, hand-tossed pies, gourmet hoagies, wings, and more—all made with 100% real cheese and quality ingredients. Dine in, pick up, or order online for a taste that keeps you coming back!

Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek Lake is hosting a Fall Wine Pairing Dinner on October 21 at 6:00 PM, featuring Spanish-inspired dishes paired with a curated selection of wines. Save the date and get ready for an evening full of flavor and fall charm.

Find the colors that make you shine at Cashmere Clothing Co. on November 10 at 6:00 PM. Learn which shades enhance your natural beauty and leave inspired to style with confidence and purpose.

Community Flu Clinic today from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Grantsville Senior Center.

It’s the day! A few seats are still available for Darrah Carr Dance tonight at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $25. This performance blends the precision of traditional Irish step dance with the creativity of modern movement, creating an energetic and inspiring celebration of Irish heritage and contemporary artistry.

Stroll through Friendsville this fall! The Fall Tour happens this Saturday—visit participating businesses for giveaways, gift basket entries, and plenty of seasonal fun.

Moos & Herbal Brews happens this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Herbal Earth Apothecary in Friendsville. Enjoy herbal teas, browse botanical goods, and meet a baby Highland cow while taking part in the Greater Friendsville Business Association Fall Tour.

Get your costumes ready for a sweet afternoon at the Garrett County Health Department’s Trunk or Treat this Saturday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Follow the signs to the back parking lot for candy, toys, and community fun the whole family will enjoy!

Step back into the roaring ’20s at the Murder Mystery Dinner Party: Death of a Gangster this Saturday at 6:00 PM. For $58.80, enjoy appetizers, dinner, dessert, and a thrilling night of mystery and intrigue at the Dunn Speakeasy. Dress to impress for this mafia wedding—you never know who you can trust in this “married to the mob” affair! Adults only, and tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Get ready for some Halloween fun at the Discovery Center this Saturday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM! Wear your costume, bring a candy bucket, and enjoy trunk or treating, meet the critters, play games, and make a craft. It’s a spooky-good evening for all ages!

If you’re registered for the 2025 Maryland Rural Health Conference, get ready for an inspiring event happening October 19–21 in Annapolis. Garrett Regional Medical Center is proud to sponsor and attend as leaders come together to connect, collaborate, and advance the future of rural health.

Halloween fun kicks off at Deep Creek Lake! Celebrate the season with lakeside activities, local events, live music, and outdoor adventures at the state park—all set against the backdrop of vibrant mountain views and great company.

A classic day at the Fall Festival! The “Geezer Gala” Car Show brought out shiny rides, fall vibes, and plenty of smiles—captured perfectly by Joe Vitek.

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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