The weather today will be sunny. Highs around 13. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values are as low as 20 below.
Garrett Regional Medical Center recently honored Katelyn Bernard and Amber Brant with the Sunshine Award, recognizing their compassion, kindness, and patient-centered care that helps patients and families feel supported, reassured, and truly cared for during difficult moments.
See the latest specials available at Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations!
Maryland ranks 46th overall in a new 2026 report on the best and worst states to drive in, with major challenges including rush-hour traffic congestion (44th), car theft rate (45th), and road quality (38th), underscoring ongoing frustrations for drivers across the state despite stronger showings in areas like traffic fatality rate and access to auto-repair shops; check out the full report for more details.
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With only two weeks left in January, take advantage of Ace’s FREE Learn to Ski & Snowboard Program at Wisp Resort, offering three complimentary lessons with equipment and lift access for first-time skiers and riders ages 8+, plus exclusive perks after completion.
Relax and reset under February’s full moon at Herbal Earth Apothecary & Gardens on Sunday, February 1st at 2:00 PM, featuring a guided sound bath, herbal tea, and time to connect with others. Limited spots are available, so early reservations are recommended!
Spend Tuesday morning with Ranger Noah at 10:00 AM for Take-a-Hike Tuesday at the New Germany Lake House, featuring a challenging 4-mile hike with fresh air, steady movement, and the refreshing boost that comes from time outdoors.
There’s a full lineup of programs happening today at Ruth Enlow Library, including Children’s Story Time at the Kitzmiller, Oakland, and Accident branches; the Young Readers’ Book Club at the Oakland Library; the Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program at the Grantsville Library; and a Mobile Insurance Clinic at the Accident Library.
Taco Tuesday is happening at Big Sandy Brews, offering 2 tacos for $5 every week, plus house-made 0% birch beer or lemonade for the kids to enjoy.
Jay Ferguson – Real Estate Market Update August 15
Summer keeps summering here at DCL & GC. The market has been wild – crazy prices (high and low) and weird market stats. Here’s one for you – the highest sale of the year so far is NOT a lakefront home but rather a unicorn $2,715,000 sale in Deep Creek Highlands. Here’s another one: of the 28 lake access homes (not waterfront) for sale with a dockslip, only 3 are under contract. Another fun fact – of the roughly 60 available waterfront properties, only 10 are under contract. 50 lakefront homes/condos are still available on August 15th. It’s been interesting to see the growing number of price reductions, as well. All that said, homes are still selling if they are priced reasonably. Inventory is still high, but buyers have more to choose from, and you can see a trend developing with less aggressive asking prices. I listed a few homes for sale this past week (links below) and I’m working on a lakefront townhouse at Ski Harbor, a home in the town of Grantsville under $300k, and a rare fixer-upper with a dock slip that will be a hot commodity.
Notable activity over the last week or so:
23 price reductions over the last 7 days
4BR,3BA home $679k near Lodestone under contract (under $700k?!?)
2BR, 2BA – 2-level Will o the Wisp unit $495k
Deal alert – 2BR 1BA W Pennington St for $110,000
Higher than average sales prices in the town of Oakland recently – $365k, $465k, $499k
Starter homes in Oakland & Mt Lake Park closed for $132k, $150k
Several new listings in Sky Valley
25+ years of experience analyzing market trends and honest assessments of real estate values – call me for a free consultation! jay@deepcreeksales.com 301-501-0420 (call/text)
283 active residential listings on the market (down from last report)
68 under contract/pending (up from last report)
46 total home sales closed in July, 13 so far in August
