Frederick Md Homes For Sale – The Historic District

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

Time to get your shop on in the Historic District in Downtown Frederick. Friday November 25, from 9 am to 9 pm is the place to kick off the Holiday shopping season during “Frosty Friday“.

Children (of all ages:) will have fun meeting Frosty and the Grinch all over town, and will enjoy free hot chocolate and gift wrapping at the square corner.  And expect a visit from Santa!  (See the Downtown Frederick Partnership website for times and places.)

Christmas in Downtown Frederick

There will be live music in several locations, carolers and special Christmas events in many stores. Morning carriage rides will be available between 10am – 1pm, starting at 124 N Market Street, suggested donation $10 per rider.

Adult happy hour from 4 to 7 at several downtown restaurants.

See all the details at the Downtown Frederick Partnership website.

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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

Whether you already own an historic home or are considering a purchase, whether in the Frederick Historic District or other location, research is your friend. Historic homes are a labor of love. The following are some resources you might find helpful:

Preservation Nation
National Register of Historic Places
Maryland Historic Places Tax Credits
Federal Tax Credits
This Old House

The C.Burr Artz Branch of the Frederick County Public Library has records and books in the Maryland Room on the second floor. The Frederick County Historical Society also has a wealth of resources. You can find out a lot of information about a historic home by doing a title search in the records room at City Hall. Happy Researching!

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

Frederick Md Real Estate Market Reports provided by The Highland Group
Statistics for July 2011 have been published by MRIS*.
Here are the highlights for 21701 in the city of  Frederick:

There are currently 246 active listings in the zip code, representing roughly a 5-6 month inventory.      Sellers got  92% of list price on average, compared to 92% last year.   13% of sales last month were cash deals. A normal market is 7-9% cash deals.

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

Here is a short video I took while wandering around the Historic District on the First Saturday of June, “I Art Downtown Frederick” was the theme:

I love the bravery of this little guy, he couldn’t have been more than 12 years old:)   I love these surprises you find when you’re exploring downtown Frederick.   Frederick is really a fun place to live, work and play.
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The Highland Group “ Real Estate Teams
50 Citizens Way, Ste. 400
Frederick, Md   21701
301-831-9947 Direct
301-695-3020 Broker
email: isell4u2@msn.com

TEXT Us:   301-401-5119

Everedy Square will be the site of the Teddy Bear Picnic on June 11th, 2011.   Families with small children will find this a fun event.   The Everedy Teddy will be there to add to the fun.

• Picnic on the lawn behind Frederick Coffee Company from 12 to 1:00.   Bring your own lunch or buy a kid-friendly box lunch at the Coffee Co.

• Bring your favorite bear to enter the bear competition.   Register your bear at 2:15 to 3:00 pm to win one of these prizes:

  • Best Dressed
  • Most Worn Out
  • Best Vintage (20+ years old)
  • Best Ethnic or Foreign Made

• There will be Children’s entertainment by Ray Own, Balloon Sculptures, Pony Rides, A Moon Bounce and Face Painting.   Sounds like lots of Fun!

See more details on the Everedy Square website.   And don’t forget parking is free.
Enjoy.
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The Highland Group “ Real Estate Teams
50 Citizens Way, Ste. 400
Frederick, Md   21701
301-831-9947 Direct
301-695-3020 Broker
email: isell4u2@msn.com

TEXT Us:   301-401-5119