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Monica McNamara

Ocean City's White Marlin Tournament

White Marlin Boats Leaving Harbor

It's to major of an event not to know about. Ocean City, Maryland plays host once again to the largest billfish tournament in the "world".

It began in 1974 and has since grown to be a hugely successful annual tournament. It starts this Monday August 3rd and runs thru Friday August 7th.

You have got to check out the "White Marlin Tournament".

Welcome Ocean City Maryland Talk Blog

Happy Birthday to Monica's Beach Blog.

On July 1st, 2008 my first blog site was born. Happy 1st Birthday! However, being me, I am always looking for new and exciting ways to make things even better. I know what....My blog deserves a makeover…...perfect.

My blog has been made over, and I am launching it today in honor of the birthday celebration! You know everybody needs to get freshened up now and then! Please welcome "Ocean City Maryland Talk"!

As always, my blog will be chock full of great information having anything and everything about Ocean City, Maryland…… Fun happenings at the beach, special events, concerts, news, great restaurant scoops, sporting events and much more.

Welcome “Ocean City Maryland Talk”. I’m excited…come and check out my “new look”. I hope you’ll find all the resources that you will need for fun times and news at the Beach!

Let the Sun Shine…oh baby… let the Sun Shine In!!!

My Pilates Buddies

Ocean City, Md. Pilates Girls

I take a Pilates class in my hometown of Ocean City, Maryland. I love Pilates, but what I think I like the most about it are the others that share my pain, and make me laugh while we are contorting our bodies into somewhat unusual positions in the ongoing pursuit of staying in shape.

Our little group got together for an evening - no Pilates that night...and shared some munchies, cocktails and camaraderie. I do regret that we snapped this photo so late in the evening that many had left and are not pictured. But for us troopers that like to hang out and party, our faces appear!!!

Thanks to all I share this class with, and to our fearless leader Shannon, all who make my day a little bit brighter on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the occasional Saturday.

Having Your Property For Sale And Rent?

lockboxesIt's not uncommon in a resort like Ocean City, Maryland to have a property listed for sale as well as being a summer weekly or mini week rental.

As a sales agent, we can only show the property when it is not occupied, or between the check out and check in time of the new tenant. It does make for a lot of moving around quickly, mostly on Saturday's and Sunday's. The typical times we can show property on these days is from 11:00am until 2:00pm.

During the summer months when a condo or home is simultaneously listed for sale and rent, we as real estate sales agents can not put an electronic lockbox on the property. I understand that. Most tenants are concerned that someone may walk in on them unannounced.

Something a prospective buyer should keep in mind if looking to purchase a beach condo during this time...the rental income will go to the buyer's from the time they settle on the property. It helps to get some cash coming in right from the beginning.

Ocean City, MD - Market Trends

The median sales price for properties in Ocean City, MD for March 2009 to May 2009 was $300,000. That represents an increase of 13.1%, or $34,750, compared to the prior quarter and a decrease of 8% compared to the prior year. Sales prices have appreciated 11.2% over the last 5 years in Ocean City.

The average listing price for Ocean City, MD properties for sale as reported by Trulia was $484,533 for the week ending 06.10.09, which represents a decline of 1.9%, or $9,461, compared to the prior week and a decline of 0.8%, or $4,105, compared to the week ending 05.20.09. 

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