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Carousel Restoration

Cheryl Ritchie, Southern Maryland Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Huntingtown, MD

Restorations by Wolf, which is a Carousel Restoration Company located in Southern Maryland, is owned and operated by Steve Crescenze. This unique craft caught Steve's attention roughly twenty years ago. He was shopping on the Boardwalk in Ocean City on the Eastern Shore and walked into a shop that had some miniature carousel horses displayed. This started the journey from teaching Shop Class in Charles County in Southern Maryland to becoming one of the top Carousel Horse Restoration Companies in the country.

The Carousel Restoration Comany, Restorations by Wolf , advertises through the internet and through The Carousel News and Trader Magazine. This is the only trade magazine dedicated entirely to the art history and restoration and preservation of Carousel Horses and Figures. Steve Crescenze has done numerous articles on Carousel Horse Restoration for The Carousel News and Trader Magazine. In addition, he has restored or worked on over 400 Carousel Horses and Carousel Figures. Clients have contacted Steve Crescenze to do Carousel Restorations from as far as Canada and California. They ship them by truck and sometimes even hand deliver them to Steve. They are prized possessions so door to door delivery is not unusual. These finished Merry Go Round Figures are then used as decorations or focal points in the home, foyers, bedrooms, etc. Steve restored some of the the figures for the Maryland Park and Planning project to restore 2-3 figures a year from the old Chesapeake Beach Maryland Carousel. This is now displayed in Watkins Park in Largo Maryland. Visit www.CarouselRestorations.com to view some of his stunning craftmanship.

Carousel Restoration for Steve Crescenze at Restorations by Wolf has included armored horses, mythological creatures such as a hippocampus, or a half horse and half fish figure, barnyard animals such as pigs, cows , chickens, rooster, dogs, cats, deer, and lions plus jungle creatures such as giraffes , lions, and zebras. These finished Carousel Figures can range in value from a few thousand to as high as a few hundred thousand due to their extensive craftmanship and rarity.

Carousel Restoration Owner at Restorations by Wolf, Steve Crescenze, restored a carousel horse for one customer who won the winnings from Jeopardy to purchase and restore their Carousel Horse. Each project takes an average of 2-6 months so the craftmanship shines through. Folks look thru his portfolio or Carousel periodicals and books for ideas.

Carousel Restoration is a business full of surprises. Steve has found nests and old coins and a small plastic rifle, oil lamp wick, and even magic baby bottles inside the Carousel horses. In one of the restored lions, Steve found the signature and information from the head carpenter of the Hershell Spillman Company located near Niagra Falls, New York dated 1911. This was one of the premiere manufacturers of carousel horses and figures. Sometimes tickets are found inside that give a clue to the original location or the specific amusement park that housed the Carousel Horses which amused both young and old alike for many generations.

To contact Steve Crescenze for Carousel Restoration or to purchase a Carousel Horse or Carousel Figure, visit www.CarouselRestorations.com or call 301-932-2734 .

Bad Marketing Tips

Southern Maryland Real Estate~ Jonathan Benya: Real Estate Agent in Waldorf, MD

Someone recently sent me a photo of a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) sign that I had to share. I understand that you can't always choose your neighbors, but when it comes to selling your home because you hate your neighbors, there is good news! Fortunately, bad neighbors are not what you would call a "material defect" in your home (Regardless of how defective you think they may be). If you hate your neighbors, odds are that other people may hate them as well. My advice would be to keep the commentary about the obnoxious neighbors to yourself, and let the next owner find out in their own sweet time. Enjoy the photo!Neighbor-is-an-asshole ~Jonathan Benya- Realtor

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Buying a Home is a "safe Bet"

10-11-09
Chris Hill
Chris Hill: Builder-Contractor in California, MD

I was doing a little research this morning and was so pleasantly surprised to see a bit a good news recently with the recent Home Sales reports. It seems that for the moment there is a bit of positive news in the market with resales starting to curve upward and new home construction up, and sales prices nudging up. I started wondering if buying a new home is still considered a good investment? A lot of people recently have told me and I continue to put it out there, that it truly is a good time to buy. So why? It seems that with prices dropping over that last couple of years it has made the value of a home seem like a more profitable investment in the future. Understanding that the market is very cyclical makes one see the value of purchasing now. I found a great article highlighting this so I thought I would attach it here. Thought I would share a bit of positive news.

Thanks

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33243863/ns/business-real_estate/

My First Deal

10-09-09
Chris Hill
Chris Hill: Builder-Contractor in California, MD

OK so I had my first listing appointment today. It was with my Cousin whom has a lot to sell, so its not a lot but this week has truly been a real inspiration for me. Today I plan on listing my first lot for sale and I am finding that having an "expertise" in land is a good thing... I might have another land listing next week. But This week has really been good for me. The agents that represent my project in Waldorf have sold yet another one, and I had the luxury today to meet with a real "prospect" that wants to write a contract as soon as possible. THis should be a great rambler plan that he has found online. Luckily this is an online architect that I have worked with in the past and have a discount due to previous purchases. I met with someone tonight that may be a "buyer" YEAH>>> I can't believe the change in my life from being a builder to my least favorite profession on earth... an agent. But I know that I can "single-handedly" convert my opinions of the local real estate market. LOL. But over the last couple of weeks I have met some truly inspirational agents that have nothing but good intentions in their business plans. This has made me both excited and happy. Thanks to all of you that have inspired me this week and I can only look forward to next week.

Brief List of Single Family Homes Actively Listed in Indian Head, MD!

Reshawna Leaven, Realtor - Saab Realtors (703) 474-1754: Real Estate Agent in Vienna, VA

Here is a brief list of homes for sale in Indian Head, MD in Charles County!

ML# Address ListPrice AdvertisedSubdivision
CH7045507 4705 STRAUSS AVE $215,000.00 SOUTH GLYMONT
CH7063490 3980 STONEY POINT PL $219,900.00 GHEBELIAN-BARNES
CH7130213 10 PROSPECT AVE $250,000.00 E L DAVIS
CH7161475 3580 EFTON PL $254,950.00 RISON HILLS
CH7085373 4801 MASON SPRINGS RD $276,000.00 NONE
CH7155979 19 RIVERS EDGE TER $299,000.00 RIVERWATCH COMMONS
CH7097826 4962 VERONICA CT $319,900.00 FALCON RIDGE
CH7107147 6660 OAKWOOD CIR $329,000.00 LAUREL ACRES
CH7151587 107 JENNIFER DR $329,000.00 MATTAWOMAN WOODS
CH7145238 5152 TWIN FLOWER CT $340,000.00 HUNTERS BROOKE
CH7110180 5759 OAK FOREST CT $349,000.00 HUNTERS BROOKE
CH7092015 6675 OAKWOOD CIR $349,900.00 LAUREL ACRES
CH7092017 6680 OAKWOOD CIR $349,900.00 LAUREL ACRES
CH7169684 5682 CABINWOOD CT $349,900.00 FALCON RIDGE
CH7035993 5680 OAK CT $350,000.00 FALCON RIDGE
CH7150259 5681 CABINWOOD CT $359,999.00 HUNTERS BROOKE
CH6898164 5747 CABINWOOD CT $369,000.00 HUNTERS BROOKE
CH6850871 3545 LINKINS RD $379,000.00 RISON HILLS
CH7071510 5098 VIBURNUM CT $379,900.00 HUNTERS BROOKE
CH7079793 5051 FALLEN TIMBER WAY $419,000.00 HUNTERS BROOKE
CH7080350 N RT 210 S CHAP LNDG RD $489,000.00 MONTROSE FARMS
CH7141616 5768 OAK FOREST CT $489,000.00 HUNTERS BROOKE
CH7066822 6368 HARD BARGAIN CIR $519,775.00 MONTROSE FARMS

For more details or more listings, go to my site at www.reshawnaleaven.com

Reshawna Leaven, Realtor
Foreclosure & Short Sale Specialist
Saab Realtors Corporation
Direct/Text: (703) 474-1754
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Website: http://www.reshawnaleaven.com


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