WATERFRONT LIVING AT IT'S BEST! Completely remodeled two story home on the Potomac River. New roof, siding,HVAC, and stainless appliances. New Carpet, wood flooring, and ceramic tile. Brick porch, beach front deck, 110' Pier, private sandy beach, boating, fishing, crabbing, expansive view, and year round world class sunsets.    For additional information or to schedule a viewing appointment, contact Barbara Raley for assistance. Barbara Raley When You Think of Real Estate, Think of of Me O'Brien Realty - Solomons Patuxent Plaza Shopping Center Email:  barbararaley@mris.com Visit My Website:  www.barbararaley.com (301)-904-2172 - Mobile (410)-326-3133 Ext. 218 - Solomons Office Equal Housing Opportunity   05/21/2009

  SOLOMONS ISLAND HOME FOR SALE   Location:  Solomons Island   County:  Calvert   List Price:  $730,000   In-Ground Pool   Waterview of Back Creek & Patuxent River        This beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Colonial style home has lots of extras throughout.  Hand carved window sills and door trim, the breezeway to the garage leads to a laundry room/mud room off the kitchen.  The kitchen has corian counters and lots of extra lighting.  In-ground pool too! Walk to everything!  The riverwalk, unique shops, restaurants, marinas & art galleries!  Short drive to Patuxent River Naval Air Station.  Easy commute to DC/VA, Annapolis and Baltimore areas. For additional information or to schedule a personal tour, contact Rita Minion or Chris Minion! Visit:  Solomons Island Real Estate to view addi... 05/17/2009

If you have never been to a concert at the Marine Museum, it is a great venue.   The proceeds go to a great cause--The Calvert Marine Museum Hank Williams, Jr.Saturday, May 23rd, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55.00 for premium seats and $45 for reserved seats; service charges are additional. Tickets go on sale to CMMS members on Tuesday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m. Sales open to the general public on Tuesday, April 14th at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-800-787-9454 or online HERE   See you at the Show! Jennifer Anderson, Associate Broker Exit 1 Stop Realty 301-855-7867 05/15/2009

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAYLocation:  Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons Date:  Monday, May 18, 2009 Time:  10 am to 5 pm Event Fee:  Free Admission   The Calvert Marine Museum joins hundreds of museums around the world celebrating International Museum Day on Monday, May 18, 2009 with free admission to all visitors. International Museum Day has been celebrated all over the world since 1977 to encourage awareness about the roles of museums in the development of society.  The 2009 theme is "Museums and Tourism."  The Calvert Marine Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn and explore how our prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come together to tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay.  The museum offers hands-on activities, aquariums, and exhibits f... 05/08/2009

Watch Cesar Millan's Special Episode:  THE DOG WHISPERER:  INSIDE PUPPY MILLS! Premier Episode on Friday, May 8, 2009 @ 9:00 pm ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel Also airs Sunday, May 10th at 6 am and Friday, May 15th at 2 pm Every year, more than one million purebred and "designer" dogs are born and bred into puppy mills - often packed in tiny wire cages, neglected, dehydrated, dirty and chronically sick with little or no human interaction or affection - and then sold legally to pet stores throughout the country. Last Chance For Animals (LCA) Special Investigation Unit in the field with Cesar Millan In a powerful new Dog Whisperer episode, Cesar Millan goes undercover with Last Chance For Animals Special Investigation Unit to witness the horrors of puppy mills firsthand and wor... 05/01/2009

SOLOMONS PAINT THE TOWN FESTIVAL Join the fun at the Solomons -  Paint the Town event is none other than our own Bill Schmidt from Rockville.  Recognized as one of the world's premier "plein air" painters, Schmidt will judge the paintings for the Sunday awards ceremony as well as the Saturday "Quick Draw".  Please join us at Carmen's Gallery on Solomons Island on Saturday evening, May 16, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m. for a cocktail reception for participating artists and a show and sale of Bill Schmidt's paintings....all FREE! May 14 - 17:  Solomons - Paint the Town!......This plein air art festival is sponsored by the Solomosn Business Asscociation and will be held in Solomons.  All proceeds will be used to fund SBA events:  Fireworks, Christmas Walk, Solomons - Paint the Town and the Taste ... 04/30/2009

4TH ANNUAL SOLOMONS MARITIME FESTIVAL Celebrate the heritage of Southern Maryland at the Calvert Marine Museum's The Calvert Marine Museum celebrates Southern Maryland traditions with the Solomons Maritime Festival. The Solomons Maritime Festival is Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for information and directions   04/29/2009

Juror for the Solomons Paint the Town event is non other than our own Bill Schmidt from Rockville.  Recognized as one of the world's premier "plein air" painters, Schmidt will judge the paintings for the Sunday awards ceremony as well as the Saturday :Quick Draw".  Please join us at carmen's gallery Sat. evening from 7 to 9 p.m. for a cocktail reception for participating artists and a show and sale of Bill Schmidt's paintings....all FREE! Monique Hailer - OBrien Realty  M:(443)532-5407 Web: Southern Maryland Real Estate, Solomons Island Homes, Southern Maryland Waterfront 04/29/2009

4TH ANNUAL SOLOMONS MARITIME FESTIVAL The Calvert Marine Museum celebrates Southern Maryland traditions with the Solomons Maritime Festival. Building on the successful Chesapeake Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, the festival will takes place on the museum's scenic waterfront campus. The Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show features exhibits from over 60 collectors of antique and classic boats, and vintage marine outboard and inboard engines. The Solomons Maritime Festival comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of Southern Maryland traditions. Taste traditional foods, learn how to pick crabs and shuck oysters like the pros, enjoy local gospel and old time music, hear world class water fowl calling, see Chesapeake Bay retriever trials in action, watch model boats skim the wat... 04/28/2009

O'Brien Realty's Food Drive for Southern Maryland's Food Bank The Southern Maryland Food Bank's supply is running critically low.  O'Brien Realty Offices in the Tri-County area  are all accepting donations of canned and dry goods, or checks and will deliver them to the food bank.  Peanut butter (small jars),  jelly, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna, macaroni & cheese, cereal & soup are items that are requested.  O'Brien Realty is accepting donations for the food bank until May 30, 2009. Drop off your donations at any of the following O'Brien Realty offices: St. Mary's County:  California Office   Calvert County: Solomons Office or Huntingtown Ofice Charles County: Waldorf Office or Charlotte Hall Office Please call 410-326-3133 Ext. 214 - if you need additional information or direc... 04/28/2009

An estimated count for Solomon's Island Annual Tiki Bar Opening according to in Calvert County, brought over 20,000 people that flocked from all over. To visit great pictures of the celebration and maybe catch a glimpse of yourself.  Visit: "The Baynet" The Tiki Kingblessed the Tiki Bar upon top of the roof, throwing bright colorful beads to screaming patrons. Tiki Bar Home page will have photos loaded soon. The Grill Sergeant BBQ, Tiki's affiliate restaurant is the perfect place to visis on your trip to Solomon's. Sergeant tasty barbecue will keep you coming back for more. 04/19/2009

Buy Tickets online: Calvert Marine Museum     View Video's & Music " Hank Williams" Calvert Marine Museum Volunteers Always Needed!  Departments requiring volunteer services are Administration, Museum Store, Development Office, Education Department, Paleontology, Estuarine Biology. Exhibit Department, Physical Plant Department, Maritime History, and Library and Archives. Volunteer CoordinatorSherry Reid410/326-2042 ext. 19email Calvert Marine Museum Society Membership!  To Find out benefits of becoming a member check out CMM Membership Plans 04/13/2009

PET ADOPTION EVENT - Second Hope Rescue Location:  Pepper's Pet Pantry, Solomons Date:  April 19, 2009, Sunday Time:  12 PM - 3 PM Sunday - April 5th, April 19th - 12 -3 pm - Adoption Event - Pepper's Pet Pantry, Solomon's, MD. Puppies, dogs and maybe even some kittens will be at this event - find a new companion that wants nothing more than to love you!  Everyone always has a blast at Pepper's! **A big thanks to everyone for their generous donations!  They are always in need of dog food, old sheets, towels, etc - if you'd like to make a donation, please contact Second Hope Rescue at 240-925-0628. Second Hope Rescue They are a group of animal loving friends that have joined together to fill a niche in the Tri-County area of Southern Maryland that is committed to giving "Second Hope" to ... 04/12/2009

  Make It MOSAIC!  Springtime Birdbaths - Family Art Event Location:  Studio School, Annmarie Garden, Solomons Date:  April 18, 2009 Time:  10 AM to 2 PM Members/Non-members - $75/85 per birdbath (each paying group makes one birdbath together) Pre-registration required.  Call (410)-326-4640 to register today - classes fill fast!  For more information, Visit:  Annmarie Garden       04/11/2009

ELEGANT & IMMACULATE "COLONIAL" STYLE HOME IN DESIRABLE WATER ORIENTED COMMUNITY LOCATION:  SOLOMONS LIST PRICE:  $492,500 YEAR BUILT:  1997 DEEP WATER BOAT SLIPS AVAILABLE TO RENT This beautiful & elegant "Colonial" style home offers 4 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths with 2,706 sq. ft. of living space.  Situtated on a lovely landscaped "level" lot.  Walk to Solomons Island, restaurants & shopping. A few of the many features include main floor office, full basement with rough-in for future bath, walk-in closets, fenced rear yard, shades/blinds, wood floors, professionally landscaping, public water & sewer, natural gas heat, 2 car front load garage, paved driveway, 2 person soaking tub, gas fireplace & the list goes on & on. Easy commute to DC/VA & Annapolis areas.  Convenient to Patuxent River N... 04/11/2009

FREE EVENT:  CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM Date:  April 16, 2009, Thursday Location:  Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Time:  7:30 PM in the Museum Auditorium Admission is Free EVENT:  The Long Man: A Native Perspective on Waterways presented by Rico Newman will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the museum auditorium. Mr. Newman is a tribal historian/interpreter and designated speaker for the Piscataway-Conoy Tribe of Maryland. Sponsored by Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, admission is free.         04/09/2009

REAL ESTATE CAREERS Are you thinking about a real estate career?  Are you an established agent looking to transfer to the Southern Maryland area?  For more information about becoming an agent or trasferrring to O'Brien Realty - The Best in Southern Maryland, feel free to contact me for additional information. CLASS SCHEDULE  O'Brien Institute of Real Estate offers both a 5 and 10 week class.  Contact me to find out about upcoming class schedules.  LICENSING PROCEDURES  Contact me on how to register for the "Principles and Practice of Real Estate" exam prep course as required by Maryland state law. This course covers all the technical aspects of real estate - math, law, and theory. After successful completion of this course you will be instructed to take the State Licensing Examination.... 04/06/2009

HOME FOR SALE ON SOLOMONS ISLAND WITH WATERVIEWS! Location:  Solomons Island, Calvert County List Price:  $399,900 Solomons Island home with waterviews!  Walk to everything! The resort town of Solomons Island is located approximately 55 miles south of Washington, D.C. and Annapolis, Maryland. This great home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and offers nice sized rooms.  A few of the features include an enclosed porch leading to the living room, dining room and kitchen in the rear of the house.  Large family room just off the kitchen could be a 5th bedroom.  Main level bedroom.  The owner's suite has a deck and breakfast bar or use as a second family room.  The rear bedrooms have stairs to the back yard and gazebo.  This lovely Colonial style home is equally suited for year round living o... 04/06/2009

There are currently 61 active listings. 18 are new construction. There are no foreclosures or Short Sales Listings for this month. Solomons has not been hit with many short sales and foreclosures so far. Three homes went under contract.  Below shows the 3 months of past pending sales. Two homes sold in March. Below is the chart for the pas 3 months of sales. Home prices range from 99,900 for a 2 bedroom home built in 1930 to 1,290,000 for a large waterfront home. View homes for sale and information on vacation and second homes in the Solomons area go to http://www.SouthernMarylandVacation.com/ Phyllis Minik, WesternShoreBlog.com 04/01/2009

WELCOME TO SOUTHERN MARYLAND! - Where relaxation is a lifestyle....not a vacation Southern Maryland is a rich historical destination with sites and cities that date back to the days of the early English settlers.  Comprised of St. Mary's, Calvert and Charles Counties, Southern Maryland hosts the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, the Patuxent River and great coastal wilderness.  With state parks and great fishing, this historical location offers a relaxing escape from the hassles of urban life.  Second homes with great views at good prices are the bounty found here. The Gateway to Southern Maryland is Charles County.  Less than an hour from Washington, D.C. and Annapolis, Maryland, you find first-class fishing, spectacular shoreline, and a birdwatching paradise.  Wildlife, including bal... 03/31/2009