Most vacation home owners in Ocean City, MD want their second homes to be functional, beautiful and low maintenance.  The ideal vacation home is easy to enjoy while you are there and requires minimal maintenance while you are away.  Spaces will be used differently in your vacation home than in your primary home, hence there are different considerations to be made when you are furnishing it.  Below are some local insights to help you get started. Compact Furniture Coastal properties are typically condominiums and townhomes that have smaller floorplans than traditional homes.  ..read more

Bayside real estate in Ocean City, Maryland offers an alternative for those that may be looking for a more laid-back coastal lifestyle.  The bayside areas of Ocean City tend to be less congested than the oceanside areas and there are good real estate values to be found.  Many of the bayside properties offer access to the area's surrounding waterways and some offer incredible views and sunsets.  There are a variety of residence options to choose from on the bayside and several communities offer great amenity packages.  Below is an overview of the best bayside communities in ..read more

Building amenities can greatly enhance the overall experience for both property owners and their guests.  Amenities like pools, fitness centers, tennis courts and game rooms provide additional onsite recreational activities, especially in the off-season and on bad weather days.  Other amenities like security, parking garages and onsite management provide sought after peace-of-mind.  Listed below is a summary of the oceanfront condominium buildings in Ocean City, Maryland with the best amenities. Gateway Grand The Gateway Grand on 48th Street offers 250' of beachfront, an oceanfr ..read more

One of the many great things about owning a home in Ocean City, Maryland and the surrounding coastal areas is spending time outdoors and enjoying the beautiful views and natural environment.  When set-up properly, outdoor spaces at your home or condo provide additional living areas that are great places to relax and unwind.  If you have outdoor furniture needs be sure to check-out Hit the Deck in West Fenwick Island, Delaware.  Hit the Deck has been providing quality outdoor furnishings to the coastal Maryland and Delaware communities for over twenty-eight years.  They are ..read more

If you are looking for great food in a relaxed environment be sure to check out Shotti's Point on 35th Street in Ocean City, Maryland.  Shotti's offers a diverse menu to choose from including fresh salads, creative appetizers, wings, bowls, wood-fired pizza, tacos, sandwiches and several entrees.  Some of my favorites include the heelflip salad, rhino chaser fries, zippy-cana wings, el guapo tacos and the chipwich sandwich. View Full Menu Here - Shotti's Point Menu Shotti's Point uses high quality ingredients and it really shows through in their food.  Their tenured staff is alw ..read more

Getting the best Ocean City real estate deals requires knowing about the new listings and price adjustments as soon as they hit the market.  Once we have had our initial consultation and determined the property type that will best suit what you are looking for I will get your Listing Manager account set-up.  The Listing Manager account is an online portal that will help you organize your property search, save you a lot of time and help ensure you do not miss out on a good opportunity.  Some of the useful features of the Listing Manager account include: Saved Property Search base ..read more

Looking for a fun off-season activity to do while you are visiting Ocean City, MD?  Check-out Jeffrey Auxer Designs in downtown Berlin, MD for a unique glass blowing experience.  Jeffrey Auxer Design is a fully operational glass blowing studio and gallery that offers interactive glass blowing classes for people four years old and older. My family and I recently visited Jeffrey Auxer Designs and had a blast.  You are given a brief tutorial, choose your glass colors and then head into the glass blowing facility.  Jeffrey walks you through the entire process, explains each ste ..read more

Ocean City real estate searches can get overwhelming with the various locations and property types that are available to choose from. A little strategic planning at the beginning of the process will go a long way in helping you find the perfect beach property. The first step in the home buying process is to set-up a time to discuss what you are looking for in your new home and to answer any initial questions you may have.  Important things to consider during this process include:  Price Range - Your desired price range will have an impact on the property types and locations that will ..read more

If you are looking to do some inshore fishing while in Ocean City, MD be sure to check-out John Prather and the Ocean City Guide Service.  John is an experienced angler and captain, which goes a long way in ensuring you have a safe and enjoyable trip.  They fish on a 29' SeaVee, which is one of the most versatile fishing platforms in the range.  It provides ample space for the crew and the six allowable guests. The Ocean City Guide Service runs out of the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City, MD.  They offer four hour fishing trips with 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm time slo ..read more

There is a lot to consider when analyzing offers for real estate in Ocean City, MD and the surrounding areas.  While each real estate offer is different there are many common factors to consider, which you will find outlined below.  A good real estate agent will walk you through each of these factors, explaining their merits and drawbacks. Price Price is typically the most important factor when selling a home.  The higher the price the better!  You still need to evaluate the additional factors below to ensure none of them will have a negative impact on the price being offer ..read more