Real Estate in Frederick MD

Historic Sites in Frederick

2011-11-22T15:55:00.001-05:00

Some pictures of Historic places in Frederick Maryland:

The Old Court House - This is the third Court house built in Frederick, built in1862 after the burning of the previous court house in 1861, during which time the Maryland legislature debated secession. There is a lot of mystery behind the burning, some suspected arson to keep the legislature from voting to seceed. The first court house was begun in 1750 and was built of wood; It had to be replaced in 1785. At this site in 1765, Frederick citizens burned effigies of government officials in protest of the Stamp Act.

Frederick County History Museum located at 24 E. Church Street in Frederick.

Schifferstadt Museum possibly the oldest home in Frederick Maryland. Built about 1758, by German settler Joseph Brunner on 303 acres

Roger Brooke Taney House built in the 1790's, a property owned by former Frederick attorney and fifth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Roger Brooke Taney, whose wife was Anne Key (sister of Francis Scott Key) .

Frederick County Home for Sale

2011-11-18T14:36:00.000-05:00

This charming Cape Cod is for sale for $235,000. Located on a quiet street in Historic Emmitsburg, Md. This home has been lovingly maintained by the original owner who hates to leave.

Spacious kitchen with upgraded appliances, ceramic tile floors. Lots of counterspace for those who love to cook. Large living room, seperate dining room. First floor den/office. The HVAC only 5 yrs old. The water Heater is only 3 year old. Three Large bedrooms & walkout Basement to a vinyl fenced back yard. Oversized shed, off street parking. This is a short sale, with experienced CDPE agent to oversee negotiations (Certified Distressed Property Expert).

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Frederick County MD Real Estate Statistics ~ October 2011

2011-11-16T13:40:00.000-05:00

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report

for October 2011 provided by the Highland Group,

Statistics have been published by MRIS*

Here are the highlights:

County-wide	2011	2010	% Change
Avg. Price	$265,700	$283,600	-6%
Median Price	$252,500	$250,000	+1%
DOM	106	86	+23%
# homes sold	183	176	+4%

New Listings:	271
Total Marked Contract:	107
Total Marked Contingent:	130
Total Pending (contract + contingent)	237

Notes: There are currently 1197 listings for sale in Frederick County. That makes roughly a 5-6 month inventory, a balanced market. 15% of sales were cash deals, reflecting mostly investors. The inventory is shrinking, the number of sales is steady, causing a more stable market than we’ve seen in the past, in spite of the number of distressed sales on the market.
*Other notable sales statistics: Sellers got 91% of list price on average, compared to 92% at this same time last year. We’re seeing the market stabilize.

From a historical view, we're seeing an end of the year-over-year decline in average and median sold prices in Frederick County.

This graph shows the comparison between the number of homes on the market, inventory, and the number of homes sold each month. We're seeing a balanced market, around 6 months of inventory.

*MRIS – Mid-Atlantic Regional Information System – These statistics are not guaranteed but are considered accurate.

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Chris & Karen Highland * 301-831-9947
Turning Point Real Estate – 301-831-8232
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Text Us: 301-401-5119

Fall Color in the City of Frederick

2011-11-15T15:27:00.001-05:00

Some of the neighborhoods in the City of Frederick are lined with trees that give a beautiful show of Fall Color! I snapped this one on my travels in North Frederick.

photo by 365 Frederick

Homes For Sale in Frederick by Highland Group
Chris & Karen Highland
Turning Point Real Estate
301-831-9947
8923 Fingerboard Road
Frederick, Md 21704
Broker: 301-831-8232

The Everedy Teddy

2011-11-08T12:26:00.001-05:00

The Everedy Teddy was out greeting shoppers and explorers on First Saturday in November in Historic Downtown Frederick. November's first Saturday theme was "Holiday Open House".

photo by 365 Frederick

365 Frederick - Things to do in Frederick Md
Chris & Karen Highland
The Highland Group
301-831-9947
Associates At Turning Point Real Estate
8923 Fingerboard Road
Frederick Md 21704
301-831-8232

Photos of Cunningham Falls in Thurmont Maryland

2011-11-01T12:14:00.001-04:00

Cunningham Falls on a beautiful Fall Day. Northern Frederick County has some lovely scenery.

Cunningham Falls State Park is named for the 78-foot waterfall, the largest in the State of Maryland. The falls, locally known as McAfee Falls, can be accessed via a short trail from the lake area or a boardwalk from Route 77 that accommodates visitors with mobility impairments.

A local artist paints the falls.

Before the first Europeans arrived, many Native American tribes hunted and fished the area of Cunningham Falls State Park. Tradition says the name "Catoctin" came from a tribe, the Kittoctons, who once lived at the foot of the mountains near the Potomac River.

Early settlers used timber from the forests to make charcoal to fuel the Catoctin Iron Furnace. The furnace was built in 1778 and was used to supply iron to the Continental Army of George Washington.

photos by @365frederick

Chris & Karen Highland
Frederick County Real Estate Agents
Associates at Turning Point Real Estate
8923 Fingerboard Road, Frederick Md
301-831-8232/Broker 301-831-9947/Direct

Autumn Photos in Baker Park ~ Frederick Md

2011-10-26T13:00:00.001-04:00

Frederick County has many beautiful outdoor places in the Fall, the surrounding countryside of rolling hills and mountains are full of color. Our own City of Frederick also has some lovely color, like Baker Park:

If you can get out into Frederick County to see the beauty before the leaves all fall off, don't forget your camera:)

photos by @365frederick

Chris & Karen Highland
Frederick County Real Estate Agents
Associates at Turning Point Real Estate
8923 Fingerboard Road, Frederick Md
301-831-8232/Broker 301-831-9947/Direct

Carroll Creek Linear Park

2011-10-19T13:00:00.001-04:00

Carroll Creek Linear Park was 30+ years in the making, from the dream to the grand opening in 2006. After the streets of Frederick were flooded from Hurricanes in 1972 and 1976, the Carroll Creek Commission began studying and planning the massive $10.7 million project. Construction began in April 2005 and was completed in June 2006.

Carroll Creek Promenade

Frederick’s Carroll Creek Linear Park is a 1.3-mile chanelled waterway, beginning in Baker Park and ending at E. Patrick Street. It includes several scenic pedestrian bridges, a 400-seat amphitheater and, many container gardens and fountains.

Carroll Creek Project at Baker Park

It was estimated that starting in 2008, private businesses would contribute to the continuing development of the Linear Park past East St., but the recession has altered that expectation.

A view of Carroll Creek Promenade from a Maxwell Place Condominium

When complete, the Carroll Creek Project is estimated to produce:

430,000 s.f. of office space
150,000 s.f. of retail space
300 residential units
2200 parking spaces
1500 new jobs (not including retail)
$2.5 million in City and County property tax revenue annually

photos by 365Frederick

Chris & Karen Highland
The Highland Group
Frederick Real Estate Agents
Associates at Turning Point Real Estate
301-831-8232/Broker
301-831-9947/Direct

2011-10-17T14:44:00.000-04:00

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report

for September 2011 provided by the Highland Group,

Statistics have been published by MRIS*

Here are the highlights:

County-wide	2011	2010	% Change
Avg. Price	$253,300	$253,100	0%
Median Price	$232,000	$226,950	+2%
DOM	111	95	+17%
# homes sold	195	208	-6%

New Listings:	274
Total Marked Contract:	88
Total Marked Contingent:	142
Total Pending (contract + contingent)	230

Note: There are currently 1197 listings for sale in Frederick County. That makes roughly a 5-6 month inventory, a balanced market. 14% of sales were cash deals, reflecting mostly investors. 25 to 30% of monthly sales continue to be short sales and foreclosures.
*Other notable sales statistics: Sellers got 91% of list price on average, compared to 92% at this same time last year. We’re seeing the market stabilize.
*MRIS – Mid-Atlantic Regional Information System – These statistics are not guaranteed but are considered accurate.
Compare to previous Frederick County Real Estate market reports.

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The Highland Group
Chris & Karen Highland * 301-831-9947
Turning Point Real Estate – 301-831-8232
email us: chris@allthingsfrederick.com
Text Us: 301-401-5119

Pictures From the Delaplaine Garden

2011-10-12T14:09:00.001-04:00

The garden outside the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center is a lovely site with sculptures and flowers. I've seen a few outdoor weddings there over the last few years. Situated between the building and the Carroll Creek Park, it's a nice location.

Pictures From Artomatic@Frederick

2011-10-03T17:50:00.001-04:00

Artomatic@Frederick is a huge display of the work of over 300 local and regional artists in downtown Frederick. The display will be open for 5 weeks and is located in the old Frederick County School Board offices at 115 E. Church Street in the Historic District. There will be several performances of live music throughout the venue.

The artwork ranged from the whimsical to the sublime and included sculpture, pottery, quilting, mixed media, oil, chalk, watercolor, and photography, and much more.

Frederick County MD Real Estate Statistics ~ August 2011

2011-10-03T15:41:00.000-04:00

Frederick County Real Estate Statistics provided by The Highland Group

The Frederick Summer real estate market has come to an end. Here is a snapshot of real estate sales in Frederick County for August:

County-wide	2011	2010	% Change
Avg. Price	$266,800	$267,900	-0% ~
M-Over-Month	$266,800	$261,000	+2% ↑
Median Price	$233,000	$237,900	-2% ↓
M-Over-Month	$233,000	$235,000	-1% ~
DOM	98	93	+5% ↑
# homes sold	227	227	~
M-Over-Month	227	221	+3% ↑
Total Listings	1244	1734	-28% ↓
Inventory	5-6 mos.	8-9 mos.	↓
Pending Sales	261	221	↑
Sale Price as % of List Price	93%	93%	~

What’s Notable:

Cash deals were 14% of the sales last month and continue to be higher than a normal market (7-9%) This is reflective of more investors in the market, and makes me ask, what do they believe about real estate prices?

The inventory is shrinking, which is usual for this time of year, but has been decreasing throughout the entire year. Normal market forces of supply and demand will contribute to a more stable market.

Month-over-month prices are increasing, albeit slightly, even though they are down from last year at the same time. More evidence of stabilization.

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The Highland Group

Chris & Karen Highland * 301-831-9947
Turning Point Real Estate – 301-831-8232
email us: isell4u2@msn.com
Text Us: 301-401-5119

Sock Monkeys Invade Frederick Md

2011-09-22T18:13:00.001-04:00

Sock Monkeys are everywhere... in stores and online. These cuties were spotted in a store window on Patrick Street in downtown Frederick Md. If you don't have the skills or time to make your own sock monkey then be sure to visit Ecclectables in downtown Frederick.

Photos by www.365frederick.com

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Frederick Real Estate

Lots of Bull in Frederick Md's Financial World

2011-09-19T17:38:00.001-04:00

This large Bronze Bull statue is a favorite icon for the financial investment advisors at Legacy Financial Associates in Frederick Md. Their office is located in downtown Historic Frederick, at 149 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701.

Photos by 365 Frederick.

The Highland Group
Turning Point Real Estate
8923 Fingerboard Road
Frederick, Md 21704
301-831-9947 - Direct
301-831-8232 - Broker

Frederick County Real Estate Statistics for August 2011

2011-09-19T15:08:00.001-04:00

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for August 2011 provided by the Highland Group,

Statistics have been published by MRIS*

Here are the highlights:

County-wide           2011              2010            % Change

Avg. Price             $266,800       $267,900             0%

Median Price         $233,000       $238,000             -2%

DOM                       98                   93                 +5%

# homes sold           227                 227                  0%

New Listings:                                             347

Total Marked Contract:                             115

Total Marked Contingent:                          146

Total Pending (contract + contingent)         261

Note: There are currently 1244 listings for sale in Frederick County. That makes roughly a 5-6 month inventory, a balanced market. 14% of sales were cash deals, reflecting mostly investors. 25 to 30% of monthly sales continue to be short sales and foreclosures.

*Other notable sales statistics: Sellers got 93% of list price on average, compared to 93% at this same time last year. We’re seeing the market stabilize.

*MRIS – Mid-Atlantic Regional Information System – These statistics are not guaranteed but are considered accurate.

To see homes on the market, use our free MLS search, or contact us for information about the Frederick Real Estate Market or the Montgomery County Real Estate Market.

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The Highland Group
Chris & Karen Highland * 301-831-9947
Turning Point Real Estate – 301-831-8232
email us: isell4u2@msn.com

Text Us: 301-401-5119

Photos from Frederick Md First Saturday in September

2011-09-04T18:11:00.003-04:00

During September's First Saturday in downtown Frederick Md, these live mannequins were doing a great job in the window of the Frederick Arts Council on Market Street.

The 5th Annual Frederick Fashion Week is in September. Organized by the Frederick Arts Council, the event celebrates fashion as art. The event includes fashion shows featuring local boutiques & salons, and independent fashion designers, as well as a Gallery Exhibit emphasizing “Fashion as Art”, and many other special events. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Arts Council. The past 2 years have sold out. For more information, visit www.frederickartscouncil.org. or call 301-662-4190. Sep 13, 2011 - Sep 18, 2011

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2011-09-04T18:11:00.001-04:00

During September's First Saturday in downtown Frederick Md, these live mannequins were doing a great job in the window of the Frederick Arts Council on Market Street.

Rock The Need Charity Event in Frederick Md ~ September 17

2011-08-30T12:00:00.001-04:00

The second annual "Rock the Need" will take place in Frederick Md at the Westview Promenade on September 17, from 2pm to 8 pm. The event will benefit Goodwill Industries (bring lightly used clothing to donate), the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs (bring personal hygiene items), and Hope Alive (bring canned foods and non-bleach cleaning items).

The Music starts at 2 pm, the Fashion Show is from 6:30 to 7 pm. See you there!

Frederick County Real Estate Statistics ~ July 2011

2011-08-16T19:19:00.000-04:00

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report

Baker Park Fountain

for July 2011 provided by the Highland Group,

Statistics have been published by MRIS*

Here are the highlights:

County-wide	2011	2010	% Change
Avg. Price	$261,000	$274,600	-6%
Median Price	$235,000	$245,000	-4%
DOM	111	87	+28%
# homes sold	221	220	0%

New Listings:	314
Total Marked Contract:	131
Total Marked Contingent:	139
Total Pending (contract + contingent)	270

Note: There are currently 1240 listings for sale in Frederick County. That makes roughly a 5-6 month inventory, a balanced market. 13% of sales were cash deals, reflecting mostly investors. 25 to 30% of monthly sales continue to be short sales and foreclosures.
*Other notable sales statistics: Sellers got 92% of list price on average, compared to 92% at this same time last year. We’re seeing the market stabilize.
Compare to Frederick County Real Estate Market Statistics for June 2011
*MRIS – Mid-Atlantic Regional Information System – These statistics are not guaranteed but are considered accurate.

___________________________________________________________

The Highland Group
Chris & Karen Highland * 301-831-9947
Turning Point Real Estate – 301-831-8232
email us: karen@allthingsfrederick.com
Text Us: 301-401-5119

"Dog Days" Photos in Frederick Maryland

2011-08-09T16:46:00.001-04:00

First Saturday in August Celebrates "Dog Days" in Downtown Frederick. The furry family members are welcome downtown and fundraisers for the Frederick County Humane Society will be taking place all month long. Several downtown restaurants and shops are participating in raising money for the good work that the humane society does. Check out my post at 365Frederick for more details.

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Frances Scott Key Hotel

2011-07-26T17:38:00.001-04:00

Early in the 20th century, The Francis Scott Key Hotel was built on the corner of Court Street and West Patrick Street. It was a grand, five-story brick structure with a candy store and news stand on the first floor.

Today the hotel is refurbished apartment building with 46 updated modern residences. On the first floor and lower levels there are several businesses and offices, including a coffee shop and the MET, The Maryland Ensemble Theater.

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Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for June 2011

2011-07-26T16:53:00.001-04:00

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report

for June 2011 provided by the Highland Group,

Statistics have been published by MRIS* for June 2011

Here are the highlights:

County-wide	2011	2010	% Change
Avg. Price	$247,200	$274,000	-10%
Median Price	$220,000	$240,000	-9%
DOM	101	82	+23%
# homes sold	258	283	-9%

New Listings:	367
Total Marked Contract:	146
Total Marked Contingent:	160
Total Pending (contract + contingent)	306

Note: There are currently 1268listings for sale in Frederick County. That makes roughly a 5-6 month inventory, a balanced market. 18% of sales were cash deals, reflecting mostly investors. 25 to 30% of monthly sales continue to be short sales and foreclosures. Roughly 20 – 25% of the homes on the market are short sales and foreclosures (distress sales).
*Other notable sales statistics: Sellers got 91% of list price on average, compared to 94% at this same time last year. We’re seeing the market stabilize. The number of days from contract to close has remained close to 100 to 110 because of the number of short sales, which tend to take 90 days or more.
Compare to Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for May 2011
*MRIS – Mid-Atlantic Regional Information System – These statistics are not guaranteed but are considered accurate.

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The Highland Group
Chris & Karen Highland * 301-831-9947
Turning Point Real Estate – 301-831-8232
email us: karen@allthingsfrederick.com
Text Us: 301-401-5119

Angels in the Architectue - Murals of Downtown Frederick

2011-06-28T19:34:00.001-04:00

William Cochran, the painter responsible for the Community Bridge on Carroll Creek, has also painted several murals in downtown Frederick, the series is called "Angels in the Architecture"

This mural is painted on the side of the building where Griff's Landing is located.

This mural is titled "Earthbound"

Frederick Maryland Living - Video

2011-06-24T19:40:00.001-04:00

Frederick is a Dog-Friendly Place

2011-06-20T19:04:00.002-04:00

Frederick is a Dog-Friendly Place

Two Paws Up! mascot, a downtown pet store, dedicated to serving our furry friends and their owners.

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301-831-9947