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WinterFest Oakland Maryland, Deep Creek Lake area

Real Estate @ Deep Creek  Long & Foster: Real Estate Brokerage in Mc Henry, MD

I had a chance to visit the second annual WinterFest in Oakland, Maryland last weekend and was surprised at the level of talent, ice sculptors from across the country, and the excitement being displayed by the children who attended. The new Lowes store in Oakland contributed a massive ice carving, complete with an ice sliding board. Judy Devlin's Book Market had an ice sculptor performing in front of her book store, that was designed and remodeled by her husband's firm, Devlin, Inc. You have to stop by her book store, it is an experience for all age groups.

MARK YOU CALENDARS FOR NEXT YEAR AND PLAN ON ATTENDING THE WINTERFEST ACTIVITIES DAY AND NIGHT. THE NIGHT SHOW HAS THE ICE SCULPTURES ILLUMINATED.

Sam Housley

Deep Creek Lake

Long & Foster Real Estate

Long and Foster welcomes new President and COO, Dave Stevens

Real Estate @ Deep Creek  Long & Foster: Real Estate Brokerage in Mc Henry, MD

I wanted to share with you our excitement at Long & Foster. We have a new President and Chief Operating Officer, Dave Stevens. Dave brings so much new energy and ideas to this already successful real estate company. In just a few short months we have already seen some wonderful changes. We also have some teasers on what the future will hold. It is pretty impressive!! When you are in the Deep Creek Lake area, we invite you to stop by and say hello. No, you don't need to be buying or selling a home, to get a warm welcome.

David H. Stevens is the President and Chief Operating Officer for the Long & Foster Companies headquartered in Chantilly, VA. He joined the Long & Foster Companies in July, 2006 as President of Affiliated Businesses. He was directly responsible for the operations of Prosperity Mortgage Company, Long & Foster Settlement Services, both personal and commercial lines of Long & Foster Insurance Agency, Inc., and Home Service Connections®.

Formerly, Dave was an executive vice president for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage's wholesale channel, and previous to that position was senior vice president of the Single family business at Freddie Mac.

Dave currently sits on the board of directors for the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) and on the lenders advisory council for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). He was the founding executive sponsor of the Woman's Mortgage Industry Network, and coordinated the first Latino initiative joint venture with Freddie Mac and Latino mortgage industry leaders.

About The Long & Foster Companies

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. was founded in May of 1968 in Fairfax, Virginia, by P. Wesley Foster, Jr. and Henry A. Long. In July of 1979, Wes Foster became the sole owner of the company and subsequently grew the real estate brokerage to 238 offices and 16,000 real estate agents doing business in 7 states and the District of Columbia. In addition to providing real estate services, Long & Foster launched a mortgage company, Prosperity Mortgage, which is a joint venture with Wells Fargo Home Mortage. Long & Foster Insurance Agency was added in 1987, and as an independent insurance agency, they represent many different carriers providing home, auto, life, health and commercial lines. Mid-States Title provides title insurance, and settlment services are provided through a network of local affiliated companies throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Home Service Connections® was rolled out in 2003 as a referral network of movers and home related services providers for the convenience of Long & Foster clients and the general public.

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Some amazing photos of Deep Creek Lake, A year round playground.

02-25-09
Carol Wills
Carol Wills: Real Estate Agent in Mc Henry, MD

Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County is simply one of the most unique places in Maryland. These photos taken by my real estate partner, Sam Hously, reflect some of natures beauty, that is offered here. If you live in the Northern Virginia, D.C. area, Deep Creek Lake is approximately a 3 hour drive. If you have a Porsche, it is about 2 1/2 hours!!! This is a 4 season resort community with second home sales and purchases driving our real estate market. Our current real estate market remains healthy with many opportunities for buyers. Come and explore!

Mountain Coaster at Deep Creek Lake is a blast!!

02-25-09
Carol Wills
Carol Wills: Real Estate Agent in Mc Henry, MD

If you have not been to Deep Creek Lake recently, you are missing some pretty cool stuff! Take for instant the Mountain Coaster, which is open all year round, weather permitting. I don't like Roller Coasters but was challanged by my family and friends to ride this. I have to tell you that I embarressed myself and all around me, as I screamed all the way down," I am never going to do this again", "Oh my God"! Now there are breaks you can use to slow down, but my thinking was, without using the breaks, I would get down sooner!! Not only did I laugh and scream my head off, I had a blast!

No, that is not me, but my friend Laureen, in the top photo.

A weekend of Snow in Garrett County, Deep Creek Lake

02-22-09
Carol Wills
Carol Wills: Real Estate Agent in Mc Henry, MD

There are some days that I wake up in Garrett County, Deep Creek Lake, and it simply takes my breath away. It is snowing now as I write this. I have so much work to do this weekend and all I really want to do is get a throw blanket, put on a fire and curl up to a good book, with a cup of hot coco. It is amazing all the triggers that snow tends to bring! If you are traveling to Garrett County, we are used to the snow and our roads are usually in good shape. It is only the ice storms that seems to slow us down. I hope you will come and visit and take a little time to slow down and enjoy!