Notes from My Chesapeake Home
Sharing local stories, market trends, and real estate advice for buyers and sellers across Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Spring Selling on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Tips for a Fresh Start
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.
What Every Chesapeake Homeowner Needs to Know About Insurance
If you own a home on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, your insurance needs may be different than you think. Learn what’s covered, what’s not, and how to protect your coastal property the right way.
Buying Land in the Chesapeake
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 across open water first—and...
Long Distance Chesapeake House Hunting
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 areas far away, and many of...
Six Essential Questions for Buying a Home
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 crucial keep your priorities in...
The Best Home Upgrades with the Highest Returns
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 or stay competitive in the...
Hunkering Down for Winter: A Winter Home Prep Checklist
Get your home ready for winter on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with this cozy checklist. From firewood and furnace filters to drafty windows and waterfront weatherproofing, here’s how to hunker down the smart way.
The Benefits of Rightsizing: Why Less Really Can Be More In Your Next Chapter
Thinking about simplifying your space in retirement? Rightsizing is more than downsizing—it’s about creating a lifestyle that fits. Learn the key benefits and why Maryland’s Eastern Shore is the perfect place to right-size your life.
Summertime Eastern Shore Dock Bars
The Eastern Shore is a water world in all seasons of the year, but especially summer. Quiet coves are suddenly full of the bright buoys of crab pots and trotlines. Mooring balls are spoken for, tethering sailing and power boats, and families splash at the water’s edge wherever the shoreline turns...
Landscape Tips to Help Your Home Sell
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 homebuyers, and is often the first...
Celebrating the Eastern Shore, Throughout the Seasons
Throughout the year, the communities of the Eastern Shore create different ways to celebrate the season. Distinctive to each county’s landscape and traditions, these festivals and events annually enliven life in Talbot, Queen Anne’s and Kent County. For locals, visitors and newcomers, they...
New Year, New Resolutions
The beginning of a New Year always comes with the promise of a fresh start, and nothing speaks to the possibilities like resolutions. There’s self betterment, whether scrolling on your phone less or reading that book that’s been sitting on your bedside table for months. Physical improvements, like...