Carroll County Farmers’ Market, Saturday, August 23rd   On August 23, 2014 the Carroll County Farmers’ Market is celebrating the best of summer.  The hours are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Customers will be able to purchase the best produce that the summer has to offer: apples, peaches, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, blackberries, pears, lima beans, potatoes, watermelons, and cantaloupes. 50 vendors will participate with all local fresh fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs, farm raised beef, lamb, and pork, nuts, jams and jellies, honey, baked goods, gourmet foods, handmade crafts and plants. Breakfast and lunch are served. Items include fresh made pancakes, egg sandwiches and homemade slices of pie and cake. The weekly craft demonstration is by Sheri Crivelli – “Glass Etching”. Th... 08/20/2014

Carroll County, MD Parents: New Vaccines Needed for kindergarten & 7th grade students  2015-15 school year.   The Carroll County Health Department announced new vaccine requirements and immunization clinics  available for students entering kindergarten and 7th grade.   Students entering kindergarten: 2nd Dose of Varicella vaccine aka Chicken Pox   Students entering 7th grade: MCVS (Meningococcal) vaccine  aka Meningitis. Tdap vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis  aka Whooping Cough)   These vaccines are needed in addition to the current school vaccination requirements. Your child can get the vaccinations from his or her doctor or you may bring them to the Carroll County Health Department for free immunizations on 8/27/2014 between 7 am & 1pm.   FAQ's Regarding the new Vaccine Require... 08/18/2014

Peach Festival, Carroll County Farmers’ Market, Saturday, Aug. 9th   This Saturday, August 9, 2014 is the date for the 19th Annual Peach Festival at the Carroll County Farmers’ Market in Westminster, Maryland. The hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Peach Festival is the Markets’ biggest event of the summer. The Market also plays host to the Brain Injury Association’s “Eat  A Peach Bike Ride”. There are activities for the kids, food and entertainment by the General Store Band. The Market will be open from 8:00am to 2:00pm this Saturday. Free peach treats and recipes are provided by vendors for customers’ enjoyment. Local peaches and peach sundaes, peach ice cream, peach cobblers, peach pies, peach cakes, and other food items are offered for sale. The peach ice cream is wonderful! 75 ven... 08/05/2014

Country Charm! 3537 Salem Bottom Rd Westminster MD 21157 NEW PRICE $317,000 Welcome home to this wonderful well maintained home that sets off the road surrounded by rolling hills and pastures. Quality, value and move-­in condition make this the perfect choice for your new home! There is abundance of space with a huge Family Room addition, three bedrooms and a main level Library/Office that can also serve as a guest room or possible fourth bedroom.  There are two full Bathrooms on the main level and the half Bath on the lower level and are all updated. The Kitchen has updated appliances too! No Improvements needed since this home offers new doors, new siding, roof, gutters, downspouts and most windows have been replaced, including a beautiful Bay window in the Living Room! Front Exterior... 07/18/2014

Carroll County Farmers’ Market, Saturday, July 12th   This Saturday, July 12, 2014 is the date for the Christmas in July event at the Carroll County Farmers’ Market in Westminster, Maryland. The summer market hours are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday until September 6, 2014. Many of the Christmas Market Vendors will be giving a sneak peak of what is going to be available at the Winter market. Yes, there will be door prizes.  Local fresh produce available this week: lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, onions, peas, blueberries, radishes, zucchini, beets, squash, cucumbers, garlic, cherries, peppers, green tomatoes, collards, herbs, cabbage, peaches and cantaloupes. Homemade cakes, pies, scones, biscotti, cupcakes, muffins, cookies, and breads will be available as well as farm fresh eggs, far... 07/09/2014

Quilt Day at the Carroll County Farmers' Market   This Saturday, June 28, 2014, will be Quilt Day at the Carroll County Farmers’ Market in Westminster, Maryland.  The hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participating in this special event will be The Piecemaker Quilters, a group of quilters whose mission is to make quilts for veterans on any conflict.  The group will be demonstrating hand quilting, machine quilting, Hawaiian appliqué, as well as quilts in different stages of completion.  Simply Staching, formally known as the Quilt Patch will be present with demonstrations and products to sell as well as our own vendors displaying antique and new quilts of their own throughout the market. Demonstrations this week will be: machine quilting by Elaine Esworthy, knitting and crocheting by Herdis Mos... 06/27/2014

Carroll County Farmers’ Market, Saturday, June 14th   This Saturday, June 14, 2014, is the opening day for the 43rd summer season at the Carroll County Farmers’ Market in Westminster, Maryland. The market will be open on 13 consecutive Saturdays through Sept. 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Customers will be able to purchase locally grown produce featuring asparagus, lettuce, rhubarb, spinach, strawberry’s, yellow squash, onions, summer turnips, kale, Swiss chard, and collards.  There will also be farm raised beef, pork, lamb, emu, honey, and fresh eggs. The Home Baked Goods stands will be filled with homemade cakes, pies, breads, scones, cupcakes, and cookies. Other food items include jams, jellies, gourmet dips and sauces. This week’s demonstration is “Pet Portraits” by Diane Bauer an... 06/12/2014

Carroll County, MD Are you looking for home improvement ideas? Does spring fill your mind with fresh new ideas? I’m dreaming about a new deck, new floors or maybe that expanding the kitchen! Wait! I’d better slow down and do some serious planning.   This weekend the Carroll County Home Show is a great opportunity to explore current trends with local professionals. Don’t forget to think about the return on your investment and what’s customary in your market. Are you staying in the home for a while or improving to sell your home for maximum return? Adjust your perspective to match your goals.   As always, I’m available to assist you with your real estate decisions. Call, text or email today! Visit Real Estate Philling Station for more information. See you at the home show!   2014 Carroll... 03/21/2014

Carroll County Career and Technology Center SkillsUSABoosters  Fundraising Night   Spaghetti Dinner Adults $8.00 Age 6-12 $5.00 Age 5 and under Free Tuesday, March 25, 2014 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Carroll County Career and Tech Center 1229 Washington Road Westminster, MD 21157 03/19/2014

Carroll County Career and Technology Center   SkillsUSA Boosters  Fundraising Night Eat wings & raise funds Wednesday, March 12, 2014   6:00 - 9:00 p.m.   At the   Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 404 Englar Road Westminster, MD 21157     On the day of the event, BWW will donate 15% of all pre-taxed food sales (less alcohol and promotional discounts) from any guest that presents the fundraising ticket. ~ email me, Diane, for free tickets! DianeJustSold@gmail.com   Please put BWW Tickets in the subject line.   Eat wings & raise funds @ Buffalo Wild Wings! See you there!   03/01/2014

  Expiration of Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act Affects Short Sales Prior to the Mortgage Foreclosure Debt Forgiveness Act of 2007 that was extended through this year, the IRS rule is that the amount owed that the banks forgive in a short sale will become taxable income to the seller. There are recent articles in CNN Money this month on the mortgage tax break expiring Jan 1 2014 and how it can mean high tax bills for distressed homeowners who short sale their homes. After reading these articles and spending time reading all the heated online comments by readers, I am amazed at all the mis-information and opinions that people who have not had a hardship have. With the fiscal cliff looming once again, the extension of this program is not a priority to our lawmakers. Some of the angry... 12/20/2013

Giving Tuesday is inspiring! Giving Tuesday is inspiring! You’ve heard of Black Friday, Cyber Monday? Well heres a new day in the Holiday Season - a day to give back! Giving Tuesday! www.givingtuesday.org   Following the rush of the holiday season GivingTuesday is a wonderful movement to give to others in our communities. Giving Tuesday serves as a kickoff to the giving season. Give in ways that matter to us, as individuals, as families.  Donate food, blankets, clothing, time, education and of course money.  I’m giving because I care! I’m giving because I love to give!   One simple and somewhat small way I love to give regularly is to send a card, personally written and if I have time, hand made. Some cards are for holidays however, the really others are just because. I get to feel good... 12/05/2013

CCCTC SkillsUSA Boosters BINGO Westminster, MD   Carroll County Career and Technology Center SkillsUSA Boosters  is sponsoring a   Designer Bag/Sports Memorabilia/Cookware Bingo   Permit #495   Friday, December 6, 2013   At the Carroll County Career & Technology Center 1229 Washington Road Westminster, MD   7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 P.M. Early bird game begins at 6:45 P.M.   Food and desserts prepared by the Culinary Arts program for sale. ____________________________________________________________________ Early Bird, Extra cards, Specials, Raffles, & Door Prizes ____________________________________________________________________________ Bring an unwrapped toy for a chance to win a filled bag!   $15 Advance Tickets $18 at the door Only 220 tickets are available First come, First Se... 11/07/2013

Carroll County, MD Farmers Market, August 24th   On August 24th the Carroll County Farmers Market is celebrating the best of summer.  The location is the Ag Center on Agricultural Drive in Westminster, Maryland. Follow the signs to the Ag Center. The hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Customers will be able to purchase the best produce that the summer has to offer: apples, peaches, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, blackberries, pears, lima beans, potatoes, watermelons, and cantaloupes. 50 vendors will participate with all local fresh fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs, frozen home raised beef, lamb, and pork, nuts, jams and jellies, honey, baked goods, gourmet foods, handmade crafts and plants. Breakfast and lunch are served. Items include fresh made pancakes, egg sandwiches and hom... 08/23/2013

Civil War Expo and Living History Re-enactment Carroll County, MD   Carroll County is rich in Civil War History.  Just over 20 miles from Westminster to Gettysburg Throughout the county signs stand to mark and remember  events that took place, Union Forces camping in Westminster and Corbit’s Charge. Remembering the events and honoring those who fell is important to our community and our history.   First Call Civil War Expo and Living History Re-enactment 150th commemorative anniversary of the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign here in Carroll County.  The events will take place at the Carroll County Farm Museumon Saturday and Sunday May 4/5, 2013, for the 2013 1st Call Weekend.  The times are Saturday, 10-5, Sunday, 10-4. Tom LeGore will deliver the keynote address. The event is FREE! Activities ... 05/03/2013

Price Trends Sold vs Listed in Westminster MD 21157 April 2013 The median list price for April is $350,000 Area information for community and local schools like this below can be found on our website. You can learn more valuable data and stats about your area. Become a Market Insider today!        Call or email me anytime to discuss how this information can benefit you! I’m just a phone call away! Jeri Herl The Herl Home Dream Team Keller Williams Realty Consultants 800-710-0815 info@HerlHomeDreamTeam.com         04/08/2013

$hort $ale=$avings 4 U in Westminster MD The best deal in town can be yours. Short sales are often well below market price in great showing condition. It's important to work with an agent who is experienced with listing and selling short sale properties to guide you through the process of a successful sale. Here is a sample of currently available short sale listings in Westminster, MD.   search all short sale listings in Westminster FREE at www.BestMarylandProperties.com   If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payments due to a financial hardship in Westminster MD and owe more than your home is worth, we can help! Send a request for a free loan modification kit. If you need to sell to avoid a foreclosure, we have had a 100% success rate with our short sale listings. Call or ... 04/02/2013

  Decorate Your Home For Spring! It is officially the first day of spring and it's time to freshen up the house with spring colors. This is the perfect time to prepare your house and yard for the spring market if you're planning to sell.   We provide home staging tips for all our clients with a comprehensive report for the interior and exterior. Homes that are priced right and staged sell quicker!   Jeri Herl The Herl Home Dream Team Keller Williams Realty Consultants 800-710-0815       03/19/2013

Looking For an Irish Stone Castle? Well, maybe you can put that on your bucket list to visit one day like I have. Wouldn't it be magnificent to have the view in this photo? Or imagine what it was like for those who actually lived there?   Maybe an Irish Pub Will Do For Now! Back in my world of Carroll County, Maryland we do have a stone building in Westminster which opened as a foundry from 1867-1870. There were many different uses for this building up until B's Coffee Shop closed in the 1980's. It stood vacant for may years.   O'Lordans Irish Pub in Westminster Maryland opened it's doors on October 25th 2005. The O'Lordan's name whose lineage can be traced to the owner's grandmother's family. Granda O'Lordan made a living off the sweat of his brow as a stevedore in the old country. Le... 03/16/2013

Price Trends Sold vs Listed in Westminster MD 21157   Find your home value here if you are thinking of selling in Westminster What is my house worth in Westminster MD?   Get listing alerts as the come on the market Search Homes for Sale in Westminster Discover great neighborhoods in Sun Valley, Franklin View, Doves Crest, Chenopodium Acres   I’m just a phone call away!   Jeri Herl   800-710-0815   03/07/2013