Notes from My Chesapeake Home
Courtney’s thoughts on Eastern Shore life & real estate
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Corona Diaries, Chesapeake-style
It’s the time of year on the Mid-Shore we experience the phenomenon known as the “Eastern Shore traffic jam,” caused by a combine or other large piece of farming equipment driving down the road from one farm to another at a snail’s pace. Backed up behind them, sometimes for a mile, is a long line of cars waiting for the tractor to finally turn off. It’s a rite of passage in spring, met with a uniquely Eastern Shore attitude—no one honks, no one swerves, no one is in a terrible rush, and everyone just calmly bides their time.
Small-town coastal Chesapeake charm on Lawton Avenue
Imagine driving down a quiet leafy street, bordered by small 19th century family homes—a perfect slice of Americana. But lift your eyes and surprisingly, you’ll notice water all around you. Welcome to Lawton Avenue.
The Power of Professionalism— from Belgian brews to real estate bliss
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.
Main Street USA
If you’re thinking about moving or buying a second home, here’s seven reasons to pick towns with cool main streets, like Centreville, Rock Hall, Chestertown and Stevensville.
Top 10 Things I Learned in My First Year in Real Estate
More seasoned realtors may struggle to recall their first listing, but for me, it feels like yesterday.
A Rising Tide Floats all Boats—How critical updates and a sound pricing strategy increase neighborhood demand
When people visit me for the first time, the first thing they ask is, why are so many houses for sale around here? Then they lean in and whisper, ‘what’s wrong with the neighborhood?’
Catch or Release? What Fishing Has Taught Me About the Home Buying Process
You know what they say about fishing? Good things come to those who bait. Corny, I know.
Plebe Summer & Finding a Perfect Fit: Our Experience as Sponsors with the US Naval Academy
There's something about the word Home that our men and women in the military understand better than the rest of us ever could.
My Vacation Home … Away from Home
Thinking of buying a vacation home? Here are 5 tips to consider before you head out to go house-hunting.
From the Trauma Center to the Negotiating Table: Realizing the true impact of a coordinated effort
When you have a team of professionals who are the best at what they do, just get out of the way and let them do what they do best. Don't ask them to do something different and don't get in their way.
Tennis, Triathlons & Titles: My Endurance-Driven Leap into the Real Estate Profession
I’ve never been one to turn down a challenge.
NFL Draft Day & Loosening the Reins: Lessons on Real Estate from the Washington Redskins
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?