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Who I Am My name is Jay Ferguson, and I am a lifelong resident of the Deep Creek Lake area. I am also co-owner of the real estate side of Taylor Made. I have been in the real estate business for 21+ years now and I LOVE what I do! I have to say, my career really took off when I co-founded the real estate side of Taylor Made in 2014. Its been an amazing experience, building a real estate company from the ground up and achieving so much so quickly! In August 2016, we purchased Long & Foster Real Estate Deep Creek, where I had started my career in 2000. In 2018, we on-boarded virtually every agent from Coldwell Banker Deep Creek Realty as they closed up shop and the real estate family grew even more! We now have over 40 sales agents and have expanded to West Virginia and Pennsylvania, as well. Taylor Made is the #1 vacation rental company at Deep Creek with over 475 vacation rental homes, and over one hundred thousand yearly visitors. Its amazing what we have accomplished using the principles of honesty, teamwork and customer service! Personally, my wife Jessica and I enjoy traveling and especially spending time in the outdoors, hiking and exploring the many diverse areas that Garrett County is naturally blessed with. We have raised two wonderful children here, Kayleah (22) and Noah (13). In the summer, we love spending time on the water with friends & family and enjoying the lake life! We are both active in our church, our community & local school activities, and we fill our schedule with plenty of volunteer efforts. I currently serve on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity. I am proud to say that I was named Deep Creek Time’s Favorite ‘Community Champion’ in 2019. I was also named Garrett County Realtor of the Year in 2018-19, as well. I really enjoy promoting my hometown. I am very proud of the resort area that has developed over my lifetime and look forward to growing the area even more! Deep Creek Lake has been described as ‘The Lake Tahoe of the east', and I think that speaks volumes about the potential to own property here! Deep Creek Lake isn't really a town or city by itself; it's comprised of three towns: Oakland, Swanton & McHenry, Maryland. I am very passionate about my hometown and am impressed with how many people know about it as we travel around the country. Deep Creek Lake is an amazing place to visit and even better place to live! During the pandemic in 2020, our market exploded and more and more people left their primary residence in the city to live here permanently. With distance learning in schools and tele-commuting becoming the ‘norm’, many more people were drawn to the area to ‘live where they love to play’. Why You Want Me Working for You: In addition to being an owner, I am consistently one of the top-producing agents in the entire area and the Associate Broker of record for Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales. I have 21+ years of experience and I am a problem solver. There aren’t many situations that I have not encountered and I have a strategy for almost every scenario that you may encounter. I have extensively trained in all areas of real estate & emerging technologies, and also have trained as an appraiser, as well as served as a full-time Broker. I have a strong knowledge of the industry, as well as many trusted local contacts & affiliations that allow me to perform at a very high level and deliver results. I have a great deal of respect for my peers in this industry and have strong working relationships that I would love to put to work for you. Call me to discuss your situation - I know I can be of great service to you & others you care about! Honesty. Integrity. Results.

New Fracking Rules Proposed for U.S. Land

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Published: May 16, 2013

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Thursday issued a new set of proposed rules governing hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on public lands, moving further to address industry concerns about the costs and reporting burdens of federal regulation.

The new Interior Department proposal, which is subject to 30 days of public comment and further revision, disappointed environmental advocates, who had pushed for full disclosure of the chemicals used in the drilling process and tougher standards for groundwater protection and well integrity.

The new rule allows oil companies to keep some components of their drilling fluids secret and will allow them to run well integrity tests on one representative well rather than all wells in a field where the geology and well construction techniques are similar.

The proposed regulation, which revises one proposed a year ago, also allows drillers to comply with state regulations in places where federal officials deem them as tough or tougher than the applicable federal rules.

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Best Weekend Getaways to Escape DC Drama

Deep Creek makes the list:

“7. Deep Creek Lake – If you’re looking for a get away that will allow you to be out of cell service for 48 hours, check out Deep Creek Lake. Just two hours from DC in Garrett County, Maryland, Deep Creek is the largest freshwater lake in the state. Being out in the woods will give you a break from the city heat to swim and fish, and boat, tubing, and jet ski rentals are in abundance. The surrounding State Park is a lesser known tourist attraction so renting a house by the water shouldn’t be too difficult, and is a not too expensive option if you want to bring a gaggle of friends. Check out the Honi-Honi Bar to drink right on the bar (there’s even a boat dock to hitch your rental) plus they have karaoke on Thursdays and live music on the weekends.”

I-68 welcome center reopens in Garrett

Youghiogheny facility located at 6-mile marker near Friendsville

For the Cumberland Times-News Cumberland Times-News

FRIENDSVILLE — Garrett County will hold a grand reopening of the Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center on Friday at 10 a.m. The center is located off Interstate 68 eastbound at mile marker 6, between Friendsville and U.S. Route 219 exits.

The free public event will feature a ribbon-cutting, refreshments and remarks from various speakers and dignitaries, including Garrett County Commissioner Jim Raley.

“We are excited to reopen the Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center to visitors,” said Raley. “Tourism is one of the economic engines of Garrett County, and the Maryland Office of Tourism, the county and the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce have all worked together to once again welcome visitors to our beautiful area. We hope everyone will come out and celebrate this reopening with us.”

The Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center offers travelers not only information about Garrett County but the state of Maryland as well. The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce will staff the center, which will be open Thursday through Sunday through Oct. 13 and Friday through Sunday from Oct. 18 through May 18, 2014. The reopening of the center will give Garrett County two welcome centers, as it joins the Garrett County Visitors Center in McHenry near Deep Creek Lake.

For more information, call Sarah Duck at 301-387-8746 or email sarah@garrettchamber.com.

Crellin Elementary Documentary Aired On PBS

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Crellin Elementary School (teachers, students, parents, and community members) was filmed in the fall of 2011 for a documentary to be aired on television’s PBS channel across the nation. The title of the documentary is “Schools That Change Communities” by Bob Gliner. Crellin was one of five schools from across the nation highlighted in the film.

“We were honored they asked us to be part of it, the whole process was a great reflection exercise,” said Dr. Dana McCauley, principal of Crellin Elementary School.

The documentary has already been airing on PBS stations in various states, but will be aired in Maryland on Sunday, May 19, at 5 p.m. The program will air on Maryland’s PBS second station, MPT2.

On the web site for documentary filmmaker Gliner, he states:

“When we think about schools, it usually evokes images of places separated from the larger community, a place where students go to learn.

 

More here.

Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Week

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, May 17, 2013

Fixed-rate mortgages climbed this week after signs of stronger consumer spending, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey.

Here are the national averages for mortgage rates for the week ending May 16:

  • 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.51 percent, with an average 0.7 point, increasing from last week’s 3.42 percent average. A year ago at this time, 30-year rates averaged 3.79 percent.
  • 15-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 2.69 percent, with an average 0.7 point, rising from last week’s 2.61 percent average. Last year at this time, 15-year rates averaged 3.04 percent.
  • 5-year adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 2.62 percent, with an average 0.5 point, rising from last week’s 2.58 percent average. Last year at this time, 5-year ARMs averaged 2.83 percent.
  • 1-year ARMs averaged 2.55 percent, with an average 0.4 point, rising from last week’s 2.53 percent average. A year ago at this time, 1-year ARMs averaged 2.78 percent.

Metro Area Home Price Growth Trend Continues in First Quarter

WASHINGTON (May 9, 2013) – Metropolitan area median home prices continued to rise in the first quarter, with the national gain showing the best year-over-year performance in over seven years, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®.  A companion breakout of income requirements to purchase a median-priced home on a metro basis shows the typical buyer earns roughly double the income needed to buy a home in his or her area.

The median existing single-family home price rose in 133 out of 150 metropolitan statistical areas1 (MSAs) based on closings in the first quarter of 2013 compared with first quarter last year, while 17 areas had price declines.  In the fourth quarter of 2012, a comparable 133 areas showed price increases from a year earlier, greatly improved from the first quarter of 2012 when prices in only 74 metros were up.

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May 17 – 19. WHITEWATER KAYAK CHAMPIONSHIPS

Garrett County, Maryland and the Adventure Sports Center International host the 2014 International Canoe Federation s Whitewater Kayak World Championships. Garrett County, Maryland and the Adventure Sports Center International have been chosen to host the 2014 International Canoe Federation’s Whitewater Kayak World Championships.

Location: Deep Creek Lake, Md.

 

Unmanned DNR boat sinks on Deep Creek

Michael A. Sawyers Cumberland Times-News

SWANTON — A large Maryland Department of Natural Resources boat used on Deep Creek Lake sunk Wednesday afternoon but was floated to the surface with air bags Thursday and brought to shore, according to Eric Null, Deep Creek Lake State Park spokesman.

“There appears to be no major structural damage,” Null said.

Null said the 24-foot Ottercraft is a metal work boat with heavy lifting being one of its capacities.

He said two staff members were in a boating accident, but refused to supply other information until an official report is filed. There were no injuries, Null said.

“Our officers were returning from the firing range on Town Hill Wednesday when they got a call that a boat had capsized,” said Sgt. Brian Albert of the Natural Resources Police. “They were responding on heightened alert. A floating life jacket caused concern until it became clear that it hadn’t come off of a person, but had floated out of the boat.”

Albert said a passerby had noticed the moored boat sinking and went to the park office with the news.

“Someone from the office ran down, started it up and tried to get it up running on plane toward a shallow area, but it rolled,” Albert said.

Albert was uncertain why the boat initially took on water and Null would not discuss that matter.

“It’s a low-based boat so that buoys can be reached from it,” Albert said. “It has a dive door, so if that would have been left open, water would enter that way.”

Contact Michael A. Sawyers at msawyers@times-news.com.

New listing – GA8075012 – $799,000 – 282 MOUNTAINVIEW CT

This house has one of the best, if not THE BEST, views at Deep Creek Lake – my personal favorite!

ga8075012“Waltzing Moose Lodge” has panoramic VIEWS that extend from the Main Lake, Cherry Creek Cove, Glendale Bridge all the way to the Southern lake area. Warm, charming, very open 6 BR Log Home, 2 very Large Master BR both on Main Level. Granite kitchen. Privacy in a wooded setting on a cul-de-sac. More here.

$799,000
Listing # GA8075012

Glendale Rd. Proj. To Continue Into Week Of May 20

May. 2, 2013

 

The Garrett County Department of Public Utilities announced on Tuesday that installation work is progressing on the water line along Glendale Road, Deep Creek Lake. Because of construction difficulties that have been encountered, however, the department anticipates that work will continue into the week of May 20–24.

The roadway will continue to be closed to through traffic (no traffic will be allowed to cross Glendale Bridge) during normal working hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Only public school buses and emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass through the work zone.

A flag person will be on site to direct traffic accessing and exiting businesses and residences located on Glendale Road between Route 219/Garrett Highway and the Glendale Bridge; however, delays may be experienced. All other traffic will be directed to detours.

Daily updates are posted on the DPU web site at www.co.garrett.md.us/public-utilities. Questions may be directed to the department at 301-334-6983.republican_logo

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