Author Archives: Stacy Carlson
October 2025 Market Update | Deep Creek Lake Real Estate
Garrett County’s housing market stayed active and healthy in October 2025, with strong buyer demand and rising prices alongside a bit more breathing room in terms of days on market. It continues to be a solid environment for both buyers and sellers, especially for those working with a local expert who understands the nuances of... Read More
Taylor-Made Represents Sunrise Sanitation in $2.8M Facility Purchase
Taylor-Made Deep Creek Sales was pleased to play a role in an important milestone for two local businesses. Sunrise Sanitation Services recently purchased Beitzel Corporation’s 31-acre, 55,000-square-foot facility in Bittinger, Maryland, for $2.8 million. The transaction was facilitated by Jay Ferguson, Taylor-Made Co-Owner and Sales Agent, representing Sunrise as the buyer’s agent. The sale marks... Read More
Garrett County Halloween Events
Spooky season has arrived, and there’s no shortage of Garrett County Halloween events! Whether you are looking for family-friendly fun like trick-or-treating, or prefer adults-only festivities with live music and costume contests, there is something for everyone. This year’s lineup of Halloween events is filled with thrills, treats, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Here are... Read More
Festival of Trees Garrett County
The Festival of Trees in Garrett County, Maryland, is one of the area’s most beloved holiday events, drawing people from all over to experience the magic of the Christmas season while supporting a great cause. Held annually at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry, the 2025 event will take place on November 28-29. The festival transforms the fairgrounds... Read More
September 2025 Market Update | Deep Creek Lake Real Estate
Fall is in the air at Deep Creek Lake, and the local real estate market remains active with strong prices and steady buyer demand. September showed continued momentum with a notable increase in sold dollar volume and prices compared to last year. Market Highlights Sold Dollar Volume: $31.6M – up 28% from September 2024 Average... Read More
August 2025 Market Update | Deep Creek Lake Real Estate
Garrett County Real Estate Market Summary – August 2025 Key Market Indicators Based on the Bright MLS SmartCharts report for August 2025: Closed Sales: 39 homes sold, down 25% from August 2024. Average Sold Price: $524,138, down 4.1% compared to last year). Sold Dollar Volume: $21.73M Days on Market (DOM): Homes took an average of... Read More
Autumn Glory Festival Guide
The Autumn Glory Festival is October 7-11, 2026. This five-day event celebrates the beauty of fall in Garrett County. Oakland, Maryland frequently makes top ten lists for small towns with exceptional foliage. The Autumn Glory Festival gained international attention in 2007, when MSN.com listed it tops among fall festivals in the world. Packed with fun events... Read More
Mountain Maryland Dragon Boat Festival
Get ready for a fun day on the water at the Mountain Maryland Dragon Boat Festival! It’s an exciting celebration held at Broadford Lake Park in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland. About the Mountain Maryland Dragon Boat Festival This year marks the festvial’s third year. It takes place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9 AM... Read More
July 2025 Market Update | Deep Creek Lake Real Estate
Garrett County Real Estate – Key Market Indicators for July 2025 According to SmartCharts by Bright MLS, July 2025 showed the following: Closed Sales: 46 homes sold, up 9.5% year-over-year. Median Sold Price: $320,000, down 21.5% compared to July 2024 ($407,500). New Listings: 51, a decline of 13% from last year. Active Listings: 297, up... Read More
New Agent Spotlight: Monica Sisler
We are thrilled to welcome Monica Sisler as the newest sales agent at Taylor-Made Deep Creek Sales! A Garrett County resident since 2002, Monica brings with her an appreciation for the community, a passion for helping others, and a unique skill set that will benefit her clients in countless ways. Monica’s background as a high... Read More