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...
Every spring, as the weather begins to warm in March, a long-awaited resident returns to the Chesapeake—the osprey. Locals are always on watch for the first arrivals back to our tributaries after their migration south, and for the pairing-off, nesting, and the chicks...
I believe in the power of professionalism. But a recent trip to Europe with my husband really brought home the ways expertise and skill can transform an experience. Unlike many of our peers, who are harnessing the DIY power of the internet to plan their trips,...
Buying a home on Maryland’s Eastern Shore isn’t so different from fishing — sometimes the best catches come when you least expect them. From sailfish in Costa Rica to a dream farm in Kent County, I’ve seen firsthand how trusting the right guide leads to unforget…
More seasoned realtors may struggle to recall their first listing, but for me, it feels like yesterday. The hazy, Eastern-Shore-humid afternoon climbing towards triple digit temperatures . . . The feel of the soil giving way as I plunged my first-ever ‘For Sale’ sign...
Remember the days before cable TV when all you had was an antenna on the roof or maybe bunny ears on the TV in your bedroom? Some of you have no idea what I’m talking about and others are shaking their heads in agreement. Either way, it seems hard to imagine a time...
Thinking of buying a vacation home? Here are 5 tips to consider before you head out to go house-hunting. Summertime on the Bay is like no other. Raft ups, crab feasts, fishing, exploring local shops and restaurants. Then there’s family and friends...