The weather today will be partly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. Except in the lower 70s at the higher elevations. East winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants are now open! These annual grants support local groups and nonprofits with environmental education, community projects, and natural resource protection.
Fox’s Pizza in Oakland, MD serves hand-tossed pizza with award-winning sauce, real cheese, fresh toppings, plus hoagies, Wedgies, and more. Dine in, pick up, or order delivery today.
Maryland faces a loneliness crisis: 439,678 residents report feeling “always lonely,” with Montgomery, Prince George’s, Baltimore City, Carroll, and Wicomico among the hardest hit. Connection and community matter more than ever.
Highland Ventures builds with purpose. Craftsmanship, innovation, and precision come together to create lasting value for every home project. Contact them now!
GCPS Reminder: Students will dismiss 3 hours early on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for afternoon staff development.
Ottobre’s Mercantile is a self-serve market and bait shop offering all your lakeside essentials. Check them out!
Celebrate fellowship and fun at the Garrett County NAACP Get Together on September 27, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Accident Community Park West. Don’t forget to bring a dish to share and your favorite games! RSVP now!
Cashmere Clothing Co. is now closed on Tuesdays. It’s a midweek pause to recharge, and they’ll be back Wednesdays with fresh arrivals and styling inspiration. Questions? Send a message and they’ll reply soon!
Check out what’s happening today at Ruth Enlow Library! Enjoy Children’s Story Time, get support from the Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program, visit the Mobile Insurance Clinic, or join a friendly game of Mah Jongg. There’s something for everyone!
Sunset views from Beckmans Peninsula—nature’s perfect evening show.
Jay Ferguson – Real Estate Market Update January 20
The 2025 real estate market update you have been waiting for! It was a really weird year for real estate here in GC and DCL. Our summer market was way below average, as you can see. Normally, June, Jul,y and August are the best months for activity. Last year, spring and fall were our highest-grossing months of the year. The fall market was surging due to interest rate drops. It was one of the busiest quarters I’ve EVER had in 25+ years of sales. You can see from the charts below how up and down the activity was. Below that, some fun facts about 2025 sales!
2025 Stats
Fun facts:
Lowest residential sale – 573 Platter Rd – 1959 mobile home on .6 acres sold at auction for $26,000
Highest residential sale – 870 Holy Cross Dr – 7BR, 6.5BA lakefront sold for $3,375,000
Lowest waterfront home – 2BR cottage on Casselman River for $85,000
Highest land sale – Multiple lakefront lots @ Hazelhust grouped together, over 15 acres total, sold for $1,050,000
Lowest land sale – Lot 27 Stool Rock Rd Yough Mtn Resort – $3,000
Lowest waterfront lot – .33 acre lot on Water St in Oakland for $8,000
Largest tract of land – 164 acres off Spring Lick Rd for $500,000
There were two $3+ million sales in 2025, both lakefront
There were 10 sales at $2+ million
Largest commercial sale – $2,800,000 – former Beitzel Corp building in Bittinger (My highest sale ever!)
Lowest commercial sale – $200,000 – 1.5-acre parcel surrounding Lowes $200,000
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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