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Kentlands Photowalk: Daylily IMG 4635 When you take summertime photowalks through the Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878, the bright colors of daylilies will surely catch your eye. I prefer the early morning light or cloudy days for my flower photographs to avoid the deep shadows that you often see on sunny days.The very walkable Kentlands community is one of the favorite areas for a home purchase by families relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC. Gaithersburg is located in the heart of Montgomery County, in the north western suburbs of the District of Columbia. Subhash Sharma This beautiful looking daylily (Hemerocallis) comes from a very large group of over 60,000 varieties of plants of which, although called lilies are not even true lilies. They are native to...
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Maryland’s Child Passenger Safety Law (Effective October 1, 2012) • Every child under 8 years old must ride in an appropriate child restraint (“Child restraint” includes car seats, booster seats, or other federally approved safety devices) unless the child is 4 feet, 9 inches or taller.• Every child from 8 to 16 years old who is not secured in a child restraint must be secured in a vehicle seat belt.Protect your children as they ride!  Children under 13 years old should ride in the back seat. The back seat is the safest.Questions? Call Maryland Kids In Safety Seats (KISS) at 1-800-370-SEAT or (410) 767-6016, e-mail: dhmh.kiss@maryland.org  or visit online at www.mdkiss.orgThis notice was provided by the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service in Montgomery County, Maryland. Helianthus...
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Blogging Beverage: Pumpkick by New Belgium Brewing Colorado blogger Debbie Laity has encouraged us to try more of the outstanding beers from her state. If you are ready for the Oktoberfest season, you may wish to sample Pumpkick by New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, CO. This is a seasonal ale brewed with pumpkin juice, cranberry juice and spices. We found it at a local grocery store in Maryland. BEER FACTS ABV  6.0%HOPS  NuggetMALTS  Pale, Munich, CaramelFRUITS/SPICES  Pumpkin juice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Cranberries, Lemongrass  Photograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Washington, DC Metro Area Housing: Days on the Market (DOM), August, 2015 When you are relocating to the Metro Area of Washington, DC and see that there are over 12,000 active listings of homes for sale, it is easy to conclude that there is no rush and there will be an outstanding selection. It is true that the inventory has grown but the median days on the market (DOM) in August was 25 and that is still means that preferred properties are selling quickly.We recommend the use of an exclusive buyer agent to provide the advice  your family will need for the best home purchase decisions.Inventories continue to grow but more slowly, new listings are at highest August level since 2008, DOM rise to 5-year average of 25.  With 12,329 active listings at the end of August (a 10.3% increase over ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Citizen Survey 2,200 residents have been randomly selected to participate in a community survey, which the City conducts every two years. If you receive the survey in the mail, we strongly encourage you to fill it out. The more feedback we receive the more accurately we can tailor our initiatives to meet community needs. A web-based citizen survey, available to all City residents, will be conducted in November. Results are anticipated in early 2016. View past survey results here.This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement.  Rabbit, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 4622Photograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Washington, DC Metro Area Home Prices by Jurisdiction - August, 2015 If you are moving to the Metro Area of Washington, DC, you will quickly discover that this is a very large market with many jurisdictions. Your first challenge is to decide where you want to live before looking at the available homes on the market. The following chart will give you an idea of the price ranges in the various jurisdictions this summer.We recommend the use of an exclusive buyer agent who will advise you on local market conditions and help you make the best home purchase decisions for your family. NEW CONTRACTSBest August new contract activity in a decade, single-family homes show strongest gains.  There were 4,713 new pending sales August, a 10.6% increase compared to last year.  This is the tenth consecu...
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Kentlands Photowalk: Balloon Flower IMG 4638 Balloon Flowers are usually growing close to the ground and you might miss them if you are not looking for the smaller gifts of nature during your neighborhood walks. They close up at night and look a bit like little balloons. Balloon Flower, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4638Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-800, 30 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Kentlands Photowalk: Crepe Myrtle, Lagerstroemia IMG 4663 Crepe Myrtle trees are popular in Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. These trees add much color for my photowalks through the neighborhood. Kentlands is a preferred area for families relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC. Subhash Sharma  These bright and beautiful Crape Myrtle or Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) come from a genus of around 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia, northern Australia and parts of Oceania, cultivated in warmer climates around the world. The genus is named after the Swedish merchant Magnus von Lagerström, who supplied Carl Linnaeus with plants he collected. These flowering trees are beautifully coloured a...
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After School with the Gaithersburg Youth Club Designed specifically for middle school students, the Gaithersburg Youth Club (GYC) provides safe, supervised, fun activities during off-school hours. The GYC hosts dances and activity nights throughout the school year and offers exciting trips and activities along with educational and service programs. Members get discounted admission to all GYC events and trips and have access to all programs at the Olde Towne and Robertson Park Youth Centers. Application forms are available here.This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement.  Coneflower, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4655Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Kentlands Happy Hour, Friday, September 25th The next Kentlands Happy Hour is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kentlands clubhouse. There is no charge for Kentlands residents to attend the adults only event. The food will be good and wine, beer and soft drinks will be provided.This is a good opportunity to spend some quality time with friends and neighbors. Please be sure to let the staff know if you plan to attend.For out of the area readers, the Kentlands community is located within the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Kentlands is a favorite area for families relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC.  Clematis Seed Pod, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4627Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and ...
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Neighborhood Grants Awarded in Gaithersburg  Nineteen neighborhood and homeowner associations were awarded a total of $60,000 through the City of Gaithersburg Frederick J. Felton Neighborhood Matching Grant Program. The program provides an incentive for neighborhood organizations to improve their communities by awarding matching grants of up to $5,000. Examples of projects that were approved for funding include drainage and erosion control, lighting upgrades, tot lot enhancements, landscaping, and community-building activities. View the complete list here.This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement. Hydrangea, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4639Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Montgomery County, Maryland The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments issued the “code orange” alert for the Washington region for today, Friday, September 18, 2015, the second day in a row.“Code orange” air quality means that due to pollution concentrations, the air may be unhealthy for sensitive groups including children, older adults, asthmatics and those with heart and lung problems.People can avoid the effects of air pollution by not exercising outside and abstaining from strenuous activity. Photowalk + ImaginationPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Washington, DC Metro Area Housing Market, August, 2015 When you have friends or clients who are relocating to the Metro Area of Washington, DC, you may wish to suggest that they become familiar with the housing market if they plan to purchase a home. This is a large market and options are easily confusing. We recommend the use of an exclusive buyer agent to provide the advice that is needed for important family decisions. Those who plan to use mortgage financing should consult with a local mortgage loan officer for advice. The buyer agent will be happy to recommend a loan officer with a record of successful transactions. The Washington, D.C. Metro housing market ended the summer season with strong sales activity.  Pending sales are at their highest August levels in a decade, while sold ...
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Blogging Beverage: Lindeman’s Cawarra Shiraz Cabernet The wine selection for our dinner was Lindeman’s 2013 Cawarra Shiraz Cabernet from Australia. This blended wine is a specialty of Australia where Syrah is known as Shiraz. These two French varieties have been transplanted down under. The combination is an inexpensive full-bodied red that is a basis of the country’s most famous wines.If you think you will be embarrassed when you serve an inexpensive wine at your party, pour the wine into a carafe before serving it. Your guests will not know that you were wine shopping on a budget. The screw cap is one of the benefits of this wine. You do not have to cope with a cork.  Fuchsia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4649Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Phot...
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Book Recommendation: An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear It is always fun to discover a new favorite author. Jacqueline Winspear is a mystery writer and the author of the Maisie Dobbs series which explore the aftermath of World War I. An Incomplete Revenge is book #5 in the series. If you read a book or two by this author, you will be ready to read all of her novels. I try to read at least one novel each week for personal pleasure.Use the links to learn more about this author and her outstanding books.Novels by Jacqueline Winspear An Incomplete Revenge (2008) With the country in the grip of economic malaise, Maisie Dobbs is relieved to accept an apparently straightforward assignment to investigate a potential land purchase. Her inquiries take her to a picturesque village in Ken...
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Constitution Gardens Grand Reopening in Gaithersburg The City of Gaithersburg will officially mark the grand reopening of the newly redesigned Constitution Gardens with a ribbon cutting ceremony, music and activities on Saturday, September 19, 2015, from 10 a.m. to noon. Located at the intersection of Brookes and Park Avenues in Olde Towne, the municipal park has been completely transformed into a nature play space. This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement.Use this link to learn more:  Constitution Gardens Debuts New Nature Play Space Thistle, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4598Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
HOME PRICES IN LAKELANDS | GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878 www. mylakelands.blogspot.com/ Relevant Real Estate Information for the Lakelands Homes in Gaithersburg, MD Home Value. LAKELANDS HOME VALUES To find out the true value of your home Click Here For a free consultation about what we do to sell your home for top dollar or our Guarantee to sell your home in 45 Days or you don't pay us, call Nate at 571-477-1245 or email NateJohnson@1245team.com  SEARCH  LAKELANDS HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE As of today 9/10/2015 there are 18 homes for sale in Lakelands,  10 homes under contract and 3 homes sold in the month of August. To see of a list of active homes Click Here Condos -7 Townhomes- 6 Single Family Homes- 5 NEW LISTINGS IN LAKELANDS According to MLS, there are(is) 8 new listing(s) in the last 30...
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Blogging Beverage: The Truth Imperial IPA by Flying Dog Brewery If you have been following my Blogging Beverage, you know that this series is just for fun and there is no commercial purpose for these blogs. My blogging friend from Bristol, Rob Thomas, has been trying to convert me from dark beers to India Pale Ale (IPA). The Truth Imperial IPA by the Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland is one of my recent favorites. Dolores and I both like this beer and recommend it to you. In fact, you should try several of excellent beers from Flying Dog.  BREWER BREAKDOWN:ALCOHOL BY VOLUME:8.7%AVAILABILITY:Year-roundHOP BITTERNESS:120 IBUSPECIALTY MALTS:Munich, Acidulated, Malted WheatHOPS:Warrior, Summit, CTZ, Citra, AmarilloYEAST:American Ale Coneflower, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Mar...
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
HOME PRICES IN FLOWER HILL | GAITHERBURG, MD 20879 http://myflowerhillhome.blogspot.com/ Relevant Real Estate Information for the Flower Hill Homes in Gaithersburg, MD Home Value. FLOWER HILL HOME VALUES To find out the true value of your home Click Here For a free consultation about what we do to sell your home for top dollar or our Guarantee to sell your home in 45 Days or you don't pay us, call Nate at 571-477-1245 or email Charity@1245team.com  SEARCH  FLOWER HILL HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE As of today 9/14/2015 there 8 homes for sale in Flower Hill, 5 homes under contract, and 6 homes sold in the month of August. To see of a list of active homes Click Here Condos - 1 Townhomes- 4 Single Family- 3 NEW LISTINGS IN FLOWER HILL According to MLS, there are(is) 1 new listing(s) in the last...
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Fulks Corner Farmers Market in Gaithersburg The Fulks Corner Farmers Market will be open on Thursdays through November 19, 2015 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. The location is at the corner of Route 355 and Fulks Corner Avenue in Olde Towne, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Products available for purchase include an assortment of fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, various herbs, flowers and plants, honey, cider, fruit butters, baked goods, and a variety of meat selections. Dianthus, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4648Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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