Condominiums have long been a popular choice in the U.S. housing market, and that’s just as true today in 2025. While traditional single-family homes remain the gold standard for many, condos offer an appealing alternative, especially for buyers who value convenience,...
Not everyone looking for a home or selling a home on the Eastern Shore is seeking bigger, better, more. For many, the Eastern Shore offers a charming place to downshift, downsize, and consider their next chapter—and often their real estate interests are focused on...
pring on the Eastern Shore brings new life—and new listings. Local real estate agent Courtney Chipouras shares expert tips to prepare your home for sale this season and avoid common seller pitfalls.
Power outages. Falling trees. Collapsing roofs. Warped docks. Ice damage. This harsh winter has left its mark on many homes across the Eastern Shore, serving as a stark reminder of just how unpredictable weather in the Chesapeake region can be. The Eastern Shore’s...
With real estate inventory limited across the Eastern Shore region, many buyers are turning to land as an investment or to build a custom home that meets their specific needs. It can be a smart move. Selecting a place for its peaceful vistas, small towns and sunsets...
The small communities, water views, and rural peace and quiet of the Eastern Shore are legendary—and in today’s market, more people than ever before are looking for their own slice of Chesapeake paradise. That competition has incentivized many buyers from more urban...
Buying a home in the Chesapeake is not just a transaction—like a turtle tucking back beneath the waterline, you’re immersed in the unique charm and beauty of the region. And whether you're drawn to the historic waterfront towns or the tranquil rural landscapes, it's...
Investing in the comfort and value of your home through improvement projects is a time-honored strategy—especially when those upgrades will help sellers to take full advantage of the Chesapeake’s booming real estate market. Whether aiming to elevate your home's appeal...
Fall in the Chesapeake is a time of migration. For all the songbirds and osprey that have summered here and raised their young, it’s time to fatten up for their long flights south to overwinter and to leave their Bay nests behind. Huge murmurations of them pour...
As the Eastern Shore’s spring somes to an end, it’s time to get out the gardening gloves. For many homeowners, it’s a seasonal tradition and an enjoyable way to make your yard as lovely and inviting as possible. It’s also a major selling point for prospective...
A “third space.” Every community has them. Barbershops, churches, coffee shops, VFW’s, local parks. Gathering places that aren’t home, aren’t work, but welcome you in to come together and socialize. In Rock Hall, the Old Oars Inn Bar and Restaurant on Main Street was...
Summer in the Chesapeake means blue crabs. Steamed in Old Bay with a glug of cheap beer thrown in to add flavor, a mountain of crabs piled high on a picnic table gladdens the hearts of all Marylanders. But steamed crabs don’t come cheap—and the earlier in the summer...