THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER

I was showing property to buyers when I commented on "The Last Rose of Summer".  My buyer said she thought the saying was "The Last ROWS of Summer", referring to the sailing Capital of Annapolis.

It proves over and over that it's "all in the interpretation"

However, this weather reminds me that this IS the Last Rose of Summer ...Welcome to Winter in CH

IS CONDO LIVING FOR YOU?

Before you decide if you want to live in a condo, do your homework and find out what it's going to be like for you.  Some love the "lock and leave" concept of having a community with all the amenities, no yard work, easy living, but there are rules, restrictions, some of which might not work for ALL.  Make sure you work with an agent who is familiar with the by-laws, that you have all rules and regulations to read before you make that final decision, and the best thing to do is walk the community and ask random people their thoughts.

I was a real estate paralegal and have sold condos for many years.  Better to know before hand that this is not the life you would like than to move in and find out it's not for you.

Christmas in Annapolis

Christmas in Annapolis is an extremely festive and lively time of year. The decorations and lights are up and down every street and on all marinas and boats. Like all towns, it's bright and colorful, but here we also have the history, the Naval Academy and the Bay which makes the town so appealing to those of us who live here ... and so fascinating for the crowds who come from great distances to visit. The churches are filled, the music is everywhere, fireworks fill the night skies and boats sail by aglow with decorations. It's just so very alive ... just one of the many reasons this town has become such a wonderful and popular place to live.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !!!

Fall in the Harbour

Fall in The Harbour is my favorite season. It's peaceful and quiet, and allows me to spend my spare time walking on the beach collecting beach glass with my two granddaughters. The full moon at night is just spectacular, casting a silvery glow over the bay. It's a reflective time of year as we begin preparing for the holiday season.

Light Parade

Last night Annapolis had its 24th Annual Lights Parade on Spa Creek. It was brisk outside, but 30,000 people came to watch over 50 boats participate. They watched from City Dock, Spa Creek Bridge, Annapolis Yacht Club, Fleet Reserve and side streets to see the glittering boats pass by during the two-hour extravaganza.

The City is festively dressed with trees, lights and ribbons, and downtown is just bustling with activity. We had one Midnight-Madness shopping night, and another one is planned for next week. The stores offer a variety of refrehments, and people obviously love shopping in this warm welcoming "days of old" kind of neighborhood.

Living in a Historic Town is always a wonderful place to visit, but it is at this time of year that those of us who live here realize how grateful we should be to live on the Bay in this wonderful Historic Town and be able to enjoy it every day of the year.
Happy Holidays to All!

Winter in Annapolis

This is the time of year that locals can walk the streets of a "very quiet" town. Restaurants no longer require reservations, and many even offer specials to locals, sidewalks are far from crowded, seeing familiar faces downtown is common and life just moves slower because we are missing our largest support group -- the tourists. The weather is not always cooperative, but enjoying this town without the traffic is something many locals take advantage of, knowing spring will bring the warm temperatures and the crowds that will remain until next winter.

Spring in The Harbour

Spring has arrived in Chesapeake Harbour ... the absolutely most beautiful season we have ... pictures are of view from my deck and one of downtown...and while you are sitting on your deck enjoying the sailing races and great views, our landscaping crew is hard at work behind the scenes.