Frederick Md Homes For Sale – The Historic District

Frederick Md Real Estate Statistics

provided by The Highland Group

Statistics for January 2012 have been published by MRIS*.
Here are the highlights for the three zip codes in the City of Frederick:

The inventory is 169 active listings in the zip code, continuing to decrease, which represents roughly a 6 month inventory.  Sellers are getting an average 81% of list price, compared to 90% one year ago.  17% of sales last month were cash deals. (The normal number is 7-9%)

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*All statistics are gathered from the MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information System, and while accurate, are not guaranteed.

See other Frederick Real Estate Market Reports for comparison.

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The Downtown Frederick Md celebration First Saturday is themed every month:

January:       Wine Down
February:     Fire In Ice
March:          Casino Night
April:             Much Ado About Books
May:              Mayfest
June:             I Art Frederick
July:              Main Street
August:         Dog Days
September:  Around the World
October:       Into the Night
November:   Holiday Open House
December:   Cookie Tour

Enjoy some of the pics from February’s First Saturday 2012, Fire In Ice:

Find out more at Frederick Downtown Partnership

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The Highland  Group
Chris & Karen Highland *        301-831-9947
Turning Point Real Estate “ 301-831-8232
email us: isell4u2@msn.com
Text Us: 301-401-5119

The Theme for February’s First Saturday is “Fire In Ice”. The Historic District will be alight with over 30 ice sculptures “afire” with light, each sponsored by a downtown merchant. There will be:

• Live music at several locations
• Hot cocoa stations
• Marshmallow roasting stations
• Interactive ice playground for the kids… not the grown-up kids, sorry:)
• Art Gallery exhibit openings
• and much more.

Sponsored by the Downtown Frederick Partnership, you can get more info on their website.

I put took a little video of the ice carving demonstration from  Fire In Ice 2011, enjoy!

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The Highland  Group
Chris & Karen Highland *        301-831-9947
Turning Point Real Estate “ 301-831-8232
email us: isell4u2@msn.com
Text Us: 301-401-5119

Historic Homes can be drafty. Modern homes can be as well. Caulk can be a great solution. Just like I’m fond of saying: “Paint covers a multitude of sins”, I also believe “Caulk is a homeowner’s best friend.”

Here’s a very useful guest post from our favorite home inspector, David Goldberg.

Caulk creates a flexible seal in cracks, gaps or joints no bigger than 1/4″ to 3/8″ in width. Caulking will seal air leaks, especially around windows and door frames. It also prevents water damage when applied around faucets, water pipes, bathtubs and other plumbing fixtures. For larger openings, you can use insulating foam sprays to seal up gaps between siding and masonry or vents. Here are some tips:

1. Clean all areas to be caulked. Use a putty knife or large screwdriver to remove old caulk and paint and make sure the area is dry.

2. Hold the caulking gun at a consistent angle–45 degrees to get deep into the crack. You’re at the correct angle when the caulk goes in immediately as it comes out of the tube.

3. Apply the caulk in one straight continuous stream, without stops and starts.

4. Avoid bubbles by sending caulk to the bottom of the opening.

5. Make sure the caulk is sticking to both sides of the crack.

6. If caulk oozes out of the crack, push it back in with a putty knife.

7. If the caulk shrinks, reapply it, forming a smooth bead that seals the crack completely.

8. For windows, apply caulk to all joints in the frame and to the joint between frame and wall.

9. If the crack is deep, use a “backer rod” — a round foam rod sold by the roll in various diameters. Pick one slightly bigger than the gap. Cut the rod and press into the gap so it’s just below the surface. Then caulk on top of it.

10. For bigger gaps, use an insulating foam spray you can buy in a hardware or home supply store. It dries like styrofoam and can be painted if necessary.

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Thanks David!

~ A Guest Post from Home Inspector David Goldberg

David Goldberg –   Home Inspector

phone:   301-913-9213
fax:   301-774-4554
Reliable Home Services, Inc.
PO Box 5159
Laytonsville, MD  20882
ASHI Member #101584
MD License #29322

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Saturday, January 7th is First Saturday in the Historic District in Frederick Maryland. The theme is new this year, “Wine Down”, something we’d all like to do after the frenetic Holidays:)

As the name infers, there will be wine tastings at several locations, more than 20! Taste local, European and California wines of all kinds. There will be free massages and snacks. Aromatherapy, and hand treatments, ooh! Several art exhibits will open. I keep reading of “After Christmas Sales” everywhere!

The Downtown Frederick Partnership will open the doors to the public for the first time at 19 E. Church Street, with wine tasting, entertainment and more.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church Youth Group will offer babysitting services in the Schaeffer Center from 6 to 10 pm for a flat rate of $10 per child. (They are raising money for their summer trip.)

Sounds like fun! See you there:)

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The Highland  Group
Chris & Karen Highland *        301-831-9947
Turning Point Real Estate “ 301-831-8232
email us: isell4u2@msn.com
Text Us: 301-401-5119