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.
Handcrafted Craft Show, with 90 indoor vendor spots and additional outdoor craft and food vendors too! Free admission and a free Shopping Tote Bag to the first 600 visitors!
Show dates/times: Fri May 26th, 2023 3p-7p & Sat May 27th, 2023 10a-6p
The unofficial holiday originated from a catchphrase from George Lucas’ first film of the space franchise, “Star Wars: A New Hope,” which was released in 1977. In the film, General Dodonna utters the phrase to the rebel alliance as they prepare for their assault on the Death Star.
“Then man your ships! And may the Force be with you!” Fans celebrate Star Wars Day on ‘May the 4th’ because it sounds similar to the classic catchphrase, “May the force be with you.”
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the creation of a venison donation grant program.
Money is available to county governments, municipal corporations and 501(c)(3)tax exempt organizations to assist with the direct costs of butchering and processing deer for venison to be donated to programs to assist Marylanders in need.
A total of $25,000 will be awarded, and grants will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications for venison donation grants must be received by 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 8.
A winter advisory is up until 10am this Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches above 2500 feet, with a coating to 2 inches between 2000 and 2500 feet. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph. throughout the rest of the week temperatures will slowly be climbing into the weekend, with a high of 64 degrees and some sunshine on Saturday.
The Deep Creek Farmers Market is more than “just a market,” it’s an experience! Come on out for high quality local food vendors, prepared food, family friendly events, handmade crafts & one-of-a-kind products. There’s sure to be something for the whole family!
Halian Landscapes & Mosser Meadow Nurseries is hosting their second Spring Kick Off Event! They will be fully stocked with plants, food, and entertainment! They are also hosting several other local artisans and vendors in the area including: -ABPH Art -Bearded Bee -Bel Masso Fire Boulders -Deep Creek Pottery -Fernwood Soap -Kennedy’s Kreations -Mountain Magic Candle Company -Pleasant Valley Woodcrafts -Spruce Knob Maple
*FOOD: Coffee Bar, Wildom Farm, Sweitzer’s BBQ & Go Go Gelato *LIVE MUSIC: by Terah Crawford from 11-2pm *FREE Kettle Corn and Face Painting
The Garrett County Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee is reaching out to the public to hear thoughts and suggestions on how to improve and enhance the experiences of people living, working, and visiting in Garrett County.
The committee has planned a series of listening sessions that will be held at the Garrett County Libraries throughout the upcoming months of May and June. These informal and confidential sessions are an opportunity for the public to provide their input and contribute to the committee’s efforts to make Garrett County a better place.
Committee members will lead the sessions and are available to listen and discuss with anyone who wants to share their thoughts and ideas, regardless of individual backgrounds or experiences.
for information on this event and where you can attend the meetings visit
The Board of Garrett County Commissioners has proposed an update to the county-wide off-road vehicle ordinance that was adopted in 2017.
The state legislature has the power to establish laws that apply statewide, while counties are typically given authority to regulate matters at the local level within certain limits set by state law.
Last year, the Maryland General Assembly updated the state-wide transportation article relating to the use of off-road vehicles operating on Garrett County roads. The change at the state level allows permitted vehicles, defined as snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and off-road motorcycles, to operate up to five miles on a designated county road to access approved roads or trails.
Thus, to sync with Maryland State laws on the topic, the Commissioners are proposing an amendment to allow permitted vehicles to travel on designated Garrett County roads for a distance of up to 5 miles and to include off-the-road motorcycles in the ordinance.
A hearing on this update will be held on May 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM and comments will be accepted until May 15, 2023. The Board of Garrett County Commissioners anticipate adopting the ordinance on May 16, 2023.