In the real estate business it’s called a “White Elephant:” An excellent house for sale which just sits and sits.  Often you can recognize it by the tall grass and weeds overrunning in the front yard, an occasional broken window here and there… The cause of this blight is almost always the same – overpricing.

When you are showing the inside of your home to a prospective buyer, remember that first impressions are lasting and have an important effect on a potential sale.  It sends a clear message to potential buyers.  A clean, well-kept home shows a home that has had good care and has been propertly maintained.  Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes.

Re-paint the interior if it needs it, but use neutral colors, if possible.  This is not an expensive DYI project or even one to hire out.  An attractive, comfortable living room is a major attraction, but a sparkling clean kitchen will appeal to the prospective lady of the house and as we all know…her opinion carries the most weight!  It is the heart of any home, so keep it spotless.  NO dirty dishes.  Put away your soaps and towels.  Women are also sensitive about the bathrooms: keep them clean, orderly, and uncluttered.  Again, put away your personal items.

Bedrooms are important – arrange their furnishings neatly.  Shiny windows not only are a great asset but let sunlight in and brighten the atmosphere.  Clean out the clutter in the closets, basement, and garage.  If you have a pet please clear them out for the showings.

Bottom line:  de-clutter, organize, and clean.

PLEASE contact me if you have any questions regarding your home.

Monica McNamara

Walk right out your back door to your privately deeded boat slip from your waterfront two bedroom condo located in the lovely community of Hidden Harbour. Notice that glimpse of Assawoman Bay? Newly renovated to include appliances, cabinetry, ceramic flooring, granite countertops and stereo  surround sound. Conveniently located within steps to the beach and Ocean City’s Northside Park.

Canal front boardwalk & outdoor community pools.

Offered At $299,900

Virtual Tour

Can’t make it to Winterfest of Lights – Ocean City, Maryland this season?  Open up the video and pretend you taking a ride on the trolley through the magnificent lighting display.

Strap on your seat belt let’s go!

Ocean City At It's Finest

 Ocean City’s Trophy Mantel

• America’s Most Affordable Fun City, Bloomberg Business Week, 2011
• Top 10 Best Boardwalks, National Geographic, 2011
• Second Most Popular Beach in the U.S. , The Daily Beast, 2011
• Yahoo Travel Top 10 Family Destination, 2011
• Top 10 Amusement Parks & Boardwalk in the U.S., Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice, 2011
• OC Air Show:  American Bus Association Top 100 Event in North America 2011
• Winterfest of Light: American Bus Association Top 100 Events in North America, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
• Sunfest:  Ranked No. 1 Traditional Art & Craft Show in the nation by Sushine Artist Magazine, 2011, 2010;  ranked No. 3 in 2006, 2009
• Springfest: Ranked No. 10 Traditional Art & Craft Show in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, 2011: ranked No. 11, 2009
• Ten Best U.S. Boardwalks, Sherman Travel, 2010
• Natural Resources Defense Council Five-Star Rating for cleanliness and safety of beach water, 2008, 2009
• Top 50 Motorcoach Destinations, National Motorcoach Network Inc. 2008
• Ten Best U.S. Beaches by Woman’s Day Online, 2007
• Art’s Alive: The National Recreation and Park Association’s prestigious Dorothy Mullen National Arts & Humanities Award,  which honors the most innovative and effective arts and humanities program in the nation. 2007
• One of America’s “Best Seaside Strolls”, Reader’s Digest 2006
• AAA Top Member Auto Travel Destination, 2003, 2006
• Beach Buddy 2004; One of four beaches recognized by the National Resource Defense Council for environmental achievements
• Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Prime Site Award. Facilities & Destinations Magazine, 2995, 2006
• Eagle’s Landing Golf Course; First place in 2004 & 2005, nationwide Audubon International Bird Count
• “One of the 10 Great Places to Have Fun on the Boardwalk”, USA Today, 2005
• “Top 10 Family-Favorite Beach Towns in the Country” by the readers of FamilyFun Magazine, 2005.
• Winterfest of Lights: Ranked No. 2 in America Online City’s Guide’s Top 11 Lighting Displays in the Country, 2005
• One of the “Best Boardwalks in America”, The Travel Channel, 2004
• All-America City, 2001, National Civic League

Not convinced yet?  Come & experience Ocean City for yourself.

Of COURSE, we already knew this! But it’s always fun to see it on the national news.

Ocean City, Maryland was voted number one as America’s most fun and affordable city, due to our beaches, bay, nightlife, restaurants and affordability. We are very proud to have this honor!

Ocean City’s best restaurants are putting on the ritz this week and opening up their bountiful offerings at great prices for “Restaurant Week”. (See the full list).

Do you love Fager’s Island, of BJ’s or maybe you are a fan of Captain’s Table or Galazy 66?  Whatever your choice there is something for everyone.

It’s happening now thru June 19th (excluding Friday’s & Saturday’s in some restaurants).

Go check out some of your favorite haunts or try somewhere you have never been before.

Summer is beginning to sizzle at the Beach in Ocean City!

The Ocean City area continues to sprawl westward across the bay and toward Berlin and Ocean Pines. It is part of the Ocean Pines Micropolitan Statistical Area. The resort area now accommodates hundreds of thousands of vacationers a year.

Ocean City now extends just over 9 miles (~15 km) from the southern inlet to the Delaware line. The strip now supports hotels, motels, apartment houses, shopping centers, residential communities, and condominiums. The southern tip houses the Ocean City Boardwalk. The boardwalk is the main shopping district and entertainment area of the town. The boardwalk has many prominent businesses including Fisher’s Caramel Popcorn & Thrashers French Fries. Other notable boardwalk businesses are Dollies Salt Water Taffy, the Atlantic Stand & Dumser’s Dairyland. The Boardwalk has two amusement parks, Trimper’s Rides and The Pier, which was recently renamed Jolly Roger at The Pier, after its sister uptown local amusement park. The downtown neighborhood is marked by Victorian style houses and other older buildings, many of which have been razed in recent years to construct more parking lots, hotels and condos.

Ocean City has a long history of fishing, both commercial and recreational. The town bills itself as the “White Marlin Capital of the World.” During the summer numerous charter and private boats fish for billfish, tuna, Wahoo, and other game fish. In early August, one of the largest fishing tournaments in the world, the White Marlin Open, is held. Prize money for the largest White Marlin, Blue Marlin, and Tuna can range over 1 million dollars.

The town supports a year-round population of about 8,000, with the town itself being a major employer. Summer employment in Ocean City rises many multiples above that level, supported by a large number of college-age and young adults – many native to Eastern Europe and the United Kingdom – attracted by numerous job opportunities. In the summer, businesses and government agencies are augmented with about 100 seasonal police officers, plus extra firefighters and other workers.

Tourism in the winter has picked up pace. Where once even many traffic lights were shut down or bagged up, increased traffic from golfers and Ocean City Convention Center conventions has convinced many seasonal restaurants and hotels to remain open. Many bars and restaurants that close during the winter re-open for St. Patrick’s Day.

The city has erected a memorial to the firefighters who lost their lives on September 11. This memorial is located on the boardwalk, about six blocks from the inlet. The memorial consists of a firefighter statue, engraved brick and stone, and a piece of one of the twin towers that collapsed in New York City.

Effective 26 April 2010, the town of Ocean City began diverting all of its recyclable waste into the main waste stream. Ocean City’s waste, including all of its recyclable waste, is being incinerated at a waste facility in Pennsylvania in order to generate electricity.

Thank you to the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.