Wishing all my congratulations to the Committee Members of "The Blues On The Bay II Committee" for their successful fundraising event held this evening at Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill in Ocean City, Maryland.
This wonderful group of people put together a wonderful event for the benefit of our local Coastal Hospice currently working out of Wicomico County. There was great food, great music and great fun for all. Our local Hospice has a three phase plan to open a new multi functional facility in Worcester County. With such wonderful individuals in our community, I have no doubt that we will fulfill our goals.
My apologies ahead of time if I left anyone out:
The Committee Members:
Macky and Pam Stansell - Committee Members and Host of the Event
Peter and Dee Abbott
Cam and Woody Bunting
Alane and Ralph Capen
Ann and Randy Coates
Annemarie Dickerson
Buddy Dykes & Marcia Rigsby
Madalaine and Harry How
Susan Purnell and Steve Smith
Michelle Robbins
Ray and Susan Shockley
Lou Taylor
Rick Vach
Dirk and Gayle Widdowson
Chris and Darlah Woodley
Hospice is such a wonderful organization. The care, understanding and empathy they give and share with others is nothing less then awe inspiring. I can not begin to express my deep appreciation to the many who make this incredible organization work.
Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care
P.O. Box 1733
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
410-742-8732
NAR's (National Association of REALTORS) 2009 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers survey shows that second home buyers tend to be more confident about today's housing market.
Second homes accounted for 30 percent of all home transactions last year, down from 33 percent in 2007 and 40 percent in 2005 - the peak year for home speculation. NAR's chief economist Lawrence Yun said, "That it was expected that vacation home sales would fall given the impact of a declining economy on discretionary purchases". Yun noted that a steady share of investment home sales came from buyers who took advantage of deeply discounted prices.
Despite the drop off, demand for second homes remains favorable because a large segment of the population is in the prime age group for buying a vacation or investment property. Most people become interested in buying a second home in their 40's. There are currently approximately 44 million people in the United States in their 40's. Another 30 million are in their 30's.
NAR's survey shows that second home buyers are tending to be more confident about today's housing market: 80 percent of respondents said now is a good time to buy, compared with 71 percent of primary home buyers.
The typical vacation home buyer was 46 years old, had a median household income of $97,200 and purchased a property that was approximately 316 miles from their primary residence; 35 percent were within 100 miles and 36 percent were 500 miles or more.
Source: NAR's 2009 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, conducted in March 2009.
The older I get, the more I realize and value the little things in life that really are the most important. A bright sunny day, a beautiful bird flying by my window, a great meal, listening to the sound of laughter, giving someone else a reason to be incredibly happy, or happening to catch a glimpse of a rainbow. A gift that is incredibly precious is that of the smile of a child. Today, a very special little girl gave me some big smiles, and they are absolutely priceless.
I spent a wonderful afternoon on the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland on Mother's Day. It was a warm and beautiful day, and it is beginning to look and feel like summer at the beach.
I want to take this opportunity to wish all the Mom's out there a very Happy Mother's Day. Mom's are the corner stone of our lives and they should always be recognized...not just on one specific date.
Enjoy your day!
For years my kids have posed in their "dress up clothes" as they have primped and fussed about their appearance before attending a landmark event in their lives. The biggest of those events being their Prom or a Homecoming dance. Now it's been a while since they've been in high school (Stephen Decatur High - right outside of Ocean City, Maryland)....but some things never change.
My son, Chris, traveled home this past weekend to attend a friend's wedding. He brought a date with him, and probably not as much to my surprise as it should have been, he needed his shirt ironed by Mom, wanted approval on the tie and his "ensemble" in general.... and most importantly wanted his picture taken at the house right before they left to go out. I have to admit, I found myself rather nostalgic. Chris is now 27 years old and his prom days have been gone for a while, but still maybe deep down he wanted that little sense of déjà vu.
Here's to Chris and Catie....who both looked awesome!
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I love selling real estate. I've been doing it in the Ocean City Maryland area and lower Delaware for almost 25 years. The beach and the boardwalk are my home. I want others to experience the beauty.
OCEANFRONT PROPERTIES
ATLANTIS CONDOMINIUMS - 103rd St on the Oceanfront: Choose from available efficiencies, 1BR+Den or 2BR condominiums with views of the ocean, beach and/or the bay! Direct oceanfront building with the exterior recently rennovated including all exterior windows. Great beach getaway with oceanfront Olympic sized outdoor pool, in-house management and on-site security. Convenient to shops and restaurants. Call or e-mail KEVIN & MONICA MCNAMARA for more infomration. ***BEST BUY on the beach !!!*** For more information, please call or e-mail KEVIN & MONICA MCNAMARA today !!! 877-480-7653
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OCEANSIDE PROPERTIES
#403 AVALON - 140th St / Oceanview: Spacious and roomy! Large 3BR/3BA condo with expansive balcony offering a view of the ocean and bayside views. Beautiful interior that include custom paint and lovely mural in the dining area. Great rental income producing property. Located in North Ocean City and just steps to the beach! For more information, please call or e-mail KEVIN & MONICA MCNAMARA today !!! 877-480-7653
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BAYSIDE PROPERTIES (includes Bayside Waterfront Properties and Bayside Non-Waterfront Properties)
#715 East of the Sun - Fenwick Island, DE: First floor 2BR/2BA condominium overlooks a canal from private screened porch. Enjoy bay views from the 2nd bedroom and from your front door. Short walk to the community pool & tennis court and nearby restaurants. Recently installed tile & hardwood floors, appliances, kitchen counters, fans, and light fixtures. Outside storage. Priced to sell !!! A great buy for your starter home or for your long awaited beach retreat. For more information, please call or e-mail KEVIN & MONICA MCNAMARA today !!! 877-480-7653
#3A NASSAU VILLAGE - 93rd St / Bayside on the Canal: Attractive 2BR townhome on the waterfront. Enjoy views of the canal from the living room and master bedroom. Rear deck on the water leads you to your boat slip. Sunken living room with fireplace, spiral staircase, kitchen, dining area and half bath are located on the 1st level. Both bedrooms upstairs - 2nd bedroom includes a balcony overlooing the pool & parking area. Well maintained complex and just a couple blocks to the beach. For more information, please call or e-mail KEVIN & MONICA MCNAMARA today !!! 877-480-7653
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES - OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
#10505 POINT LOOKOUT RD - 104th St / Direct Bayfront: Your boat(s) will love this spacious 3BR to call home! Direct bayfront colonial with panoramic views of the open bay! This perfect beach home has Hardi plank exterior siding, multiple waterfront decks with a screened-in porch, perfect for entertaining or having the whole family down! Inside you will love the huge living room with fireplace and a bar with custom wood work that is incredible, formal dining room and a bonus loft (over the garage) with a Jacuzzi tub you can enjoy year round. Updated kitchen includes Corian countertop, stainless steel appliances and newly tiled floor. All three bedrooms upstairs offer amazing bay views. The master suite includes a fireplace, walk-in closet and walk out balcony to enjoy those beautiful sunsets. The two car garage gives you plenty of space for your cars and all of your toys. Enjoy the privacy from this incredible home secluded at the end of the street with unobstructed water views! For more information or for a personal tour of this property, please call or e-mail KEVIN & MONICA MCNAMARA today !!! 877-480-7653
Ocean City, Maryland -- Ocean Pines, Maryland -- Berlin, Maryland
Fenwick Island, Delaware -- Bethany Beach & Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
"I am writing today to give my vote of confidence in Kevin and Monica McNamara. I developed Jetty's Break Condominium on 92nd Street in Ocean City, Maryland. It is a 15 unit complex, from 1-3 bedrooms. The prices ranged from $259,000-$699,000 per unit. The project began in August of 2002 and construction was completed September of 2004. All 15 units were sold by October 2004. Most of the units were sold prior to completion by Kevin and Monica. Upon meeting Kevin and Monica, I immediately realized that their enthusiasm for real estate was completely contagious to me. I could only imagine how well they could get a prospective buyer to be excited about a property such as mine. After interviewing several REALTORS in the area to market Jetty's Break, I decided upon Kevin and Monica. They had a complete knowledge of the real estate market in the Ocean City area. As soon as I made it official that they were to be my sales team, their confidence and take charge attitude literally lifted responsibility and concern off of my shoulders, as I had no prior experience in developing and marketing such a project. I was completely confident from that point on that our business relationship was going to be a success. Their marketing tactics for Jetty's Break exceeded my expectations manifold. They saturated any form of advertising available with advertisements for Jetty's Break. Mailings, the internet, MLS, brochures, newspaper, they covered every outlet. During the marketing and actual sales of each of the units, Kevin and Monica worked fairly with, not only me and their own clients, but other realtors and their clients as well. I would recommend Kevin and Monica highly to anyone for their real estate needs. They offer a complete real estate package, each one letting their individual strengths work for you. They are second to none when compared to other realtors in the Ocean City Area."
Terry L.
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"Dear Kevin and Monica - I would like to thank you and your team for all you did to make purchasing the property for my business seamless. Your professionalism, grasp of the real estate market and consistent follow-up made the purchase easy and stress free (which is always hard to accomplish in this fast pace world we live in). I would be happy to recommend your services to anyone."
Gary & Joni W.
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"Mary and I simply want to thank you for your professional and courteous assistance in the purchase of our new home and the sale of our 69th Street condo. Over the years, we have had numerous occasions in which we worked with real estate agents in the sale or purchase of property, and working with you was an exceptional experience. Hope all went well with your son's graduation and that the birth of "Baby Mac" will be another happy and fulfilling occasion. Maybe one of these days, soon, now that we are close by, you, Monica, Mary and I can get together for dinner in O.C. We look forward to that opportunity."
Dick & Mary S.
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"Dear Monica and Kevin - Just a note to thank you for the beautiful framed print of Ocean City you gave us after our settlement. We hung it as soon as we walked into the condo-it looks just great in our hallway. We also wanted to thank you for the special efforts you made in finding our home and getting us to settlement so quickly. We also thoroughly enjoyed working with Caroline - she is so efficient and truly an asset to your team! Thanks once again for all you did for us - and we love our condo! We will not hesitate to recommend your team to our friends and family."
Cindy & Dennis M.
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"A special thank you to you and your staff. When we decided to sell our condo at Harbour Club, we had no idea which real estate firm to list our property with, since we live in PA and our condo was in MD. We had received all kind of cards from different real estate people letting us know if we were ever interested in selling our condo, they were available, including you. When we received the card with the picture of you and your family, we thought what a beautiful family. We called you and set up an appointment. You were very impressive from day one, we never regretted one day that we list our condo with you to sell. You let us know when and where you advertised our condo for sale, you also let us know when someone was interested in it. Everything was done Professional. You certainly do work for the People. We're sure many people throw those real estate cards away that they get in the mail. I assure you, we will keep your family picture forever. We're proud to say this is the lady who got our condo at Ocean City sold fur us. Thanks again Monica. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy year."
Fred & Dorothy G.
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"I worked with Monica Cartwright on the Ocean Breeze project from June of 1992 until December of that same year. Unfortunately, because of the economic and lending climate at the time, we were unable to secure reasonable construction financing that would have made me feel comfortable to continue with the project. I have been a builder and developer of residential and commercial projects both in Salisbury and Ocean City since 1981. As a result, I come in contact with many REALTORS that always seem to promise more than they deliver. Such is not the case with Ms. Cartwright. Throughout the entire Ocean Breeze negotiation, marketing proposal for the finished product, feasibility studies, search for financing, etc. She was always very professional and dedicated to trying to find solutions to the many obstacles we encountered. I would recommend Monica Cartwright as THE REALTOR to do business with in Ocean City. In fact, I recently sold my oceanfront property and purchased a bayfront home all through Monica Cartwright and O'Conor, Piper & Flynn. In my mind they are an unbeatable team when it comes to Ocean City real estate."
Palmer G.
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