Historic Sites in Frederick

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Some pictures of Historic places in Frederick Maryland:

 

The Old Court House

The Old Court House  -  This is the third Court house built in Frederick, built in1862 after the burning of the previous court house in 1861, during which time the Maryland legislature debated secession. There is a lot of mystery behind the burning, some suspected arson to keep the legislature from voting to seceed.  The first court house was begun in 1750 and was built of wood; It had to be replaced in 1785. At this site in 1765, Frederick citizens burned effigies of government officials in protest of the Stamp Act. 

History Museum of Frederick County

Frederick County History Museum located at 24 E. Church Street in Frederick.

Schifferstadt Museum Schifferstadt Museum possibly the oldest home in Frederick Maryland. Built about 1758, by German settler Joseph Brunner on 303 acres

Roger Brooke Taney House

Roger Brooke Taney House built in the 1790's, a property owned by former Frederick attorney and fifth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Roger Brooke Taney, whose wife was Anne Key (sister of Francis Scott Key) . 

Frederick County Home for Sale

Friday, November 18, 2011

This charming Cape Cod is for sale for $235,000. Located on a quiet street in Historic Emmitsburg, Md. This home has been lovingly maintained by the original owner who hates to leave.



Spacious kitchen with upgraded appliances, ceramic tile floors. Lots of counterspace for those who love to cook. Large living room, seperate dining room. First floor den/office. The HVAC only 5 yrs old. The water Heater is only 3 year old. Three Large bedrooms & walkout Basement to a vinyl fenced back yard.  Oversized shed, off street parking. This is a short sale, with experienced CDPE agent to oversee negotiations (Certified Distressed Property Expert).

The Highland Group - 301-831-9947
http://www.frederickrealestateonline.com
Associates at Turning Point Real Estate, 8923 Fingerboard Rd. Frederick Md  21704
301-831-8232

Frederick County MD Real Estate Statistics ~ October 2011

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report

for October 2011 provided by the Highland Group,

Statistics have been published by MRIS*
Here are the highlights:
County-wide        2011        2010    %    Change
Avg. Price         $265,700         $283,600      -6%
Median Price   $252,500   $250,000     +1%
DOM     106     86     +23%
# homes sold     183     176      +4%
New Listings:   271
Total Marked Contract:   107
Total Marked Contingent:   130
Total Pending (contract + contingent)   237

Notes:  There are currently 1197 listings for sale in Frederick County.  That makes roughly a 5-6 month inventory, a balanced market.      15% of sales were cash deals, reflecting mostly investors.   The inventory is shrinking, the number of sales is steady, causing a more stable market than we’ve seen in the past, in spite of the number of distressed sales on the market.
*Other notable sales statistics: Sellers got 91% of list price on average, compared to 92% at this same time last year. We’re seeing the market stabilize.

From a historical view, we're seeing an end of the year-over-year decline in average and median sold prices in Frederick County.

Frederick Real Estate


This graph shows the comparison between the number of homes on the market, inventory, and the number of homes sold each month.  We're seeing a balanced market, around 6 months of inventory.
Historic View of Frederick County Inventory


*MRIS – Mid-Atlantic Regional Information System – These statistics are not guaranteed but are considered accurate.
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Fall Color in the City of Frederick

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Some of the neighborhoods in the City of Frederick are lined with trees that give a beautiful show of Fall Color! I snapped this one on my travels in North Frederick.

 

 

photo by 365 Frederick

Homes For Sale in Frederick by Highland Group
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Turning Point Real Estate
301-831-9947
8923 Fingerboard Road
Frederick, Md 21704
Broker: 301-831-8232

The Everedy Teddy

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Everedy Teddy was out greeting shoppers and explorers on First Saturday in November in Historic Downtown Frederick. November's first Saturday theme was "Holiday Open House".

The Everedy Teddy in Historic District Frederick Md

photo by 365 Frederick

365 Frederick - Things to do in Frederick Md
Chris & Karen Highland
The Highland Group
301-831-9947
Associates At Turning Point Real Estate
8923 Fingerboard Road
Frederick Md  21704
301-831-8232

Photos of Cunningham Falls in Thurmont Maryland

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Cunningham Falls on a beautiful Fall Day. Northern Frederick County has some lovely scenery.

Cunningham Falls State Park is named for the 78-foot waterfall, the largest in the State of Maryland. The falls, locally known as McAfee Falls, can be accessed via a short trail from the lake area or a boardwalk from Route 77 that accommodates visitors with mobility impairments.

A local artist paints the falls.


Before the first Europeans arrived, many Native American tribes hunted and fished the area of Cunningham Falls State Park. Tradition says the name "Catoctin" came from a tribe, the Kittoctons, who once lived at the foot of the mountains near the Potomac River.

Early settlers used timber from the forests to make charcoal to fuel the Catoctin Iron Furnace. The furnace was built in 1778 and was used to supply iron to the Continental Army of George Washington.

photos by @365frederick

Chris & Karen Highland
Frederick County Real Estate Agents
Associates at Turning Point Real Estate
8923 Fingerboard Road, Frederick Md
301-831-8232/Broker  301-831-9947/Direct

Autumn Photos in Baker Park ~ Frederick Md

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Frederick County has many beautiful outdoor places in the Fall, the surrounding countryside of rolling hills and mountains are full of color.  Our own City of Frederick also has some lovely color, like Baker Park:

If you can get out into Frederick County to see the beauty before the leaves all fall off, don't forget your camera:)

photos by @365frederick

Chris & Karen Highland
Frederick County Real Estate Agents
Associates at Turning Point Real Estate
8923 Fingerboard Road, Frederick Md
301-831-8232/Broker  301-831-9947/Direct