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Spotlight on.... Nic Gills -- National City Mortgage Company

Retha Arrabal: Real Estate Agent in Chestertown, MD

A couple of years ago, this young guy with a KILLER grin walked into the office. Now, before you finish that thought, I could easily be his Mom, but he had the cutest little way about him. He introduced himself, and gave out cards, and we all chatted with him.. and that was about it. Cute kid, we thought..... Hope he makes it.......Well, this "cute" kid (I think he is 27 now) has financed some really TOUGH deals for me, and anytime I have a potential client, he is one of my top three mortgage consultants that I refer my folks too. Lesson learned, (again, and again....) Don't judge a book by it's cover.... He still has that killer grin... I may have to introduce him to my daughter!

Seriously, where would we be without great relationships without loan officers/mortgage consultants? We are fortunate in Kent County, Maryland to have some really super ones! Dinah Riordan with Chase, Nic Gills with National City, Ron Miller with Chesapeake Trust, Judy Cooper with PNC... just to name a few. I'm thankfully to have them!

Not Your Grandma's Tea Party

Retha Arrabal: Real Estate Agent in Chestertown, MD

Chestertown Tea Party Festival

Come and join us next weekend to celebrate Chestertown's Memorial Day Tea Party -- Great food, great entertainment, definitely bring the kids! Something for everyone... Run in the race, sit in the shade and watch the parade, enjoy the exhibits, buy some wonderful artisans wares... We have it all! Check it out on the web, just google tea party chestertown!

This celebration is just ONE of the fun things to do in Chestertown. Home of Washington College, close to Rock Hall, Betterton (Jewel of the Bay), Galena (Dogwood Festival fame), great schools, great hospital, it's a wonderful place to live no matter what your stage in live is. We have art, music, theatre, great restaurants, coffee houses, wonderful gift shops, it's just all here. Quick commute to Baltimore, DC, Philadephia (4 hours to NYC!)

Can you tell I am excited to live here? I love my job, selling real estate is so exciting and even more so because I believe in Chestertown, and Kent County! Easy to sell something you enjoy every day! Ya'll come and visit us!

Charming Chestertown!

Retha Arrabal: Real Estate Agent in Chestertown, MD

If you have ever visited Chestertown over the Memorial Day weekend, you know about the Tea Party Festival. If not, you should come!! It's a re-enactment of throwing tea in protest of taxes. A wonderful weekend full of good food, fun, history, activities for kids, a wonderful time to explore Chestertown! Visit http://www.chestertown.com/ and check out the event.

Here is an opportunity to own a home in the historic district, one block from the water, surrounded by million dollar properties for under 350,000. Needs updating, well of course! But charming back yard, front porch where you can enjoy water view of the Chester River. Three bedrooms, 1 bath, fireplace in living room/bedroom. Oh.... the possibilities!!!

Colonial in Historic District

http://www.homesdatabase.com/rarrabal/KE6681183

$324,900

While in Chestertown, please be sure to check out the Sultana, sail back into time on the Chester River

http://schoonersultana.org/

Enjoy yourself, I hope to see you in Chestertown -- Check out our office at Wyble Enterprises, LLC, 219 High St!

CURB APPEAL..... .PART TWO

Retha Arrabal: Real Estate Agent in Chestertown, MD

I recently had a post about Curb Appeal. I asked my sellers to paint the front door and hang a wreath -- and put a potted plant out. Here is the before picture:

Downs -- Before

And the After (of course, it is spring!) One day later -- I had two showings from drivebys, one is coming back with Hubby...

Downs After

Totally worth their time and effort

Saturday ~

Retha Arrabal: Real Estate Agent in Chestertown, MD

Awesome day -- spent with Suzanne and Rob N.... looking for their dream "fixer-upper, a six week journey. They finally decided on a home near the Chesapeake Bay, needs work, but they are up for it. Offer wrote -- time to wait now... Always fun waiting!