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April 2012 Real Estate Market Update – Residential

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

24 properties sold in April 2012, up 4 from last month. Last year there were 21 homes that sold in April, so we beat last year’s number, as well. Let’s take a look at the rest of the stats: There … Continue reading →

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Housing Affordability Indices Reach Records in First Quarter

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

WASHINGTON (May 15, 2012) – Housing affordability conditions for all buyers reached a milestone in the first quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors®. NAR’s composite quarterly Housing Affordability Index* rose to a record high of 205.9 in first … Continue reading →

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Mud Dog Run at Deep Creek Lake

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

The Mud Dog Run is a fun, high intensity, obstacle course run that will encompass 5 Kilometers of very tough terrain. All of our Mud Dog Run courses contain obstacles such as, climbing walls, cargo nets, mud pits, as well … Continue reading →

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Garrett names Teacher of the Year

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

OAKLAND — Garrett County Teacher of the Year Erin White will be recognized at Monday’s board of education meeting in the Southern Middle School cafeteria. Public comment will be accepted at 4 and 7 p.m. The board will conduct business … Continue reading →

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Garrett educators work hard for schools, communities

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

— As president of the Garrett County Education Association, representing more than 400 dedicated education employees here in Garrett County, I feel the need to address some concerns about the role of GCEA that have surfaced recently in with respect … Continue reading →

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Garrett apartment fire affects 35 residents

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

American Red Cross assists six victims through weekend From Staff Reports Cumberland Times-News — MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK — Five people apparently suffered minor injuries in Friday’s fire at the Meadows East apartment complex that reportedly affected nearly three dozen residents … Continue reading →

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Poppy Seed-Sized Beetle Threatens Livelihood Of Md.’s Aging Hemlock Trees

Posted on May 14, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

May 11, 2012 6:03 PMAlex DeMetrick GARRETT COUNTY, Md. (WJZ)—They are some of Maryland’s oldest living things. Alex DeMetrick reports that despite centuries of growth, the state’s old growth hemlocks are being threatened by an invasive bug the size of … Continue reading →

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Potential developers should proceed with percolation tests pronto

Posted on May 14, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Garrett County commissioners point to grandfathering provisions Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News — OAKLAND — Recently passed legislation limiting septic systems for housing projects in Maryland contains grandfathering provisions, and Garrett County leaders have suggested that property owners take advantage of … Continue reading →

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Mary S. ‘Molly’ Jameson, aided homeless

Posted on May 12, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

She established two outreach programs at her city church May 08, 2012|By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun Mary S. “Molly” Jameson, who established and directed two outreach programs at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in Baltimore, died … Continue reading →

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Western Maryland whitewater course opening for season

Posted on May 12, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Posted: 8:37 am Fri, May 11, 2012By Associated Press MCHENRY — A western Maryland whitewater course is opening for its first season under public ownership. Garrett County officials say the Adventure Sports Center International near McHenry will open Saturday. The … Continue reading →

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