Real Estate Guide

Real Estate GuideCumberland Times-News www.times-news.com APRIL 2, 2016

FALL INTO YOUR HOME TO-DO LIST - 2 • THE SIMPLE DIY TRICK TO ELIMINATE PESKY FLOOR SQUEAKS - 5SCAN FOR

MOBILE VERSION

Ability Real Estate Services

Appalachian Realty

Carter & Roque Real Estate

Century 21 Potomac West

Coldwell Banker Home Town Realty

Coldwell Banker Professional Real Estate Services

The American Real Estate Co.

The Goodfellow Agency

Keller Williams Premier Realty

Lifetime Dreams Real Estate Services

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc.

Perry Wellington Realty

The Mike Haywood Group

Twigg Realty Inc.

United Country White Home Team L.L.C

White Dove Real Estate Sales and Consulting

1 Front Cover

(BPT) – You’ve waited all winter for the chance to trans-form your lawn from that drab, frozen tundra into the lush, green oasis you know it can be. But this transforma-tion doesn’t happen overnight, and you can’t expect Mother Nature to take care of every-thing herself. Getting your dream yard is going to require

a little work on your part, but the rewards are worth the efforts and as you’ll see, even the smallest changes can have a big impact. Follow each of the five simple tips below and you’ll be enjoying your yard all season long.

* Water more heavily, less often. When it comes to water-ing your lawn, less is more, provided you’re talking about watering frequency and not water amount. Instead of sev-eral light sprinklings, give your lawn one thorough water-ing (about an inch a week) and you’ll ensure more of the water is absorbed by your lawn instead of being lost to evapo-ration.

* Cut right, cut smart. When it comes to lawn care, hav-ing the right mower makes all the difference. Husqvarna lawn mowers with high per-formance cutting decks will give superior cut quality and performance and most are capable of bagging, mulch-ing or straight discharge. If your lawn is rough or hilly, a self-propelled drive system can take the work out of mow-ing. Some models now even have capability of four-wheel drive to further reduce effort.

* Trim back overgrown trees and bushes. The most beau-tiful yard in the world can be quickly overshadowed - lit-erally and figuratively - by unkempt trees and bushes. How far you trim back your trees and bushes is a matter of preference, but any dead

branches should be removed. After that, make sure you trim uniformly and clean up when you’re done to finish that pol-ished look.

* Take the time to aerate. One of the most effective ways to support new grass growth is to aerate your lawn. Using a mechanical or manual aerator, you can punch small holes in the soil, allowing much-need-ed water, air and nutrients to make it down to the root struc-ture, supporting future grass development and long-term yard health.

* Get motivated to mulch. Regular mulching reduces weeds while promoting the health and growth of your lawn by returning needed nutrients back to the soil. In addition, because mulch clippings are comprised of 85 percent water and just 5 percent nitrogen, leaving them on your lawn can satisfy as much as 25 percent of your fertilizer needs. So the next time you feel the need to bag, opt to mulch instead.

After months of winter weather, you’re ready to relax on your beautiful green lawn once again, and getting there is easier than you think. Apply the tips above and you’ll be able to create the yard that’s perfect for everything you have planned for the season. For more tips on improving your lawn and to learn more about Husqvarna mowers and dealer locations, visit www.Husqvarna.com/us.

5 things you can do to improve the look of your yard today

2 Cumberland Times-News Real Estate Guide, April 2, 2016

by Marty O’Toole, Broker

REAL ESTATEUPDATE

FULL HOUSE HELPS SELL

301-777-3232

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS:

111 S. George St., Cumb., MD

To Subscribe To The

Call: 301-722-4608

Visit us on Facebook - Coldwell Banker Professional Real Estate Services

www.cbwmd.com131 N. Centre Street,

Cumberland, MD 21502

301-777-3380

FIRST LISTINGS

OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY APRIL 2

PRICE REDUCTIONS LAND

11:001:00

305 DORN AVE.,CUMBERLAND$116,000

Two bedroom rancher w/electric fireplace in large living room, nice

equipped kitchen, dining room, two full baths, two family rooms, Metal roof, Munchkin Energy Star Heat System,C/A, deck and garage.Directions: From Maryland Ave., make Left on Williams. Follow Williams to Dorn to property on right.

Call Nancy Boggs 301-268-7473

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY APRIL 31:003:00

509 NEMACOLIN AVE.,CUMBERLAND$279,000

Large family home on half-acre corner lot. Family room with

fireplace, sun room off family room, ideal for entertaining, full unfinished basement, lends a lot of potential for additional space, two-car garage.Directions: I-68 West to Seton Dr, left of Longwood Ave, right on Nemacolin, home on right.

Call Seth Loar 301-876-0676 orColdwell Banker 301-777-3380

FEATURED LISTING

14810 FROG HOLLOW RD SE, OLDTOWN$229,900

Wow! Donít miss out on this unique property. 4.85 acres featuring 2 single family detached move in ready homes. Main house built in 2005 features 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Second home built in 2009 has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Second home ideal for in-laws or rental income.

Call Dawn Stahlman 301-697-6982

1111 CHERRYWOOD AVE, CUMBERLAND

$449,900Coldwell Banker

301-777-3380

830 FOREBACK ROAD OFF RT 46FORT ASHBY, WV

$269,900Call Roger Brown

301-707-9024

82 LAVALE CT,LAVALE

$134,900Call Dawn Stahlman

301-697-6982

611 OLDTOWN RD,CUMBERLAND

$125,000Call David Riddle

301-697-1658

11615 HICKORY AVE,CUMBERLAND

$124,999Call Kathy Myers

301-707-1858

136 SPRING ST,FROSTBURG

$199,000Call Sue Brewer

301-707-3740

496 WILLIAMS ST,CUMBERLAND

$174,900Call Bobbie Kirkwood

240-727-5165

15610-15612WESTWOOD RD SW,

CRESAPTOWN$129,900

Coldwell Banker301-777-3380

FIRST LISTINGS MULTI-FAMILY FIRST LISTINGSLAND

JOHN WAGNER RD,OLDTOWN

$89,900Call David Riddle

301-697-1658

11401 OAK TREERIDGE RD SE, CUMBERLAND

$180,000Call Dawn Stahlman

301-697-6982

PRICE REDUCTIONS

305 DORN AVE.,CUMBERLAND

$116,000Call Nancy Boggs

301-268-7473

920 KENT AVE,CUMBERLAND

$104,900Call Coldwell Banker

301-777-3380

PRICEREDUCTIONS

13810 BLUEJAY DR SW,CRESAPTOWN

$64,900Call Roger Brown

301-707-9024

E. WILSON RD, OLDTOWNAgricultural Land

Call Bob Keech 301-707-4765

$178,300Lot 1 ~ 71.32 acres

$251,175Lot 6 ~ 100.47 acres

$564,650Parcel 5 ~ 225.86 acres

(MS) — Improved practic-es in the construction indus-try today reflect the greening of building codes across North America. This proactivity is highlighted by advancements in window daylighting, insula-

tion, air infiltration, and new wall-building materials. How-ever, many say that our eco-re-sponsibility can do even better than this.

Why not choose methods and materials, for instance, that

are even more energy efficient than the minimum demand-ed by building codes? If you want lowered energy consump-tion, more conservation and increased property value, be sure to choose a builder who has a demonstratable record in eco-responsibility.

“A huge step forward is to replace the traditional wood framing of your house with what we call ICFs, insulated concrete forms,” says Keven Rector at Nudura, a leading name in this technology. “If, for instance, you build the enve-lope of your house with con-crete instead of wood, the ener-gy required to heat and cool it will be significantly reduced, a plus for the environment, and along with reduced energy bills, a plus for you.”

Severe storm resilienceThe compact ICFs (nudu-

ra.com) are delivered to the construction site, where each form interlocks with the next to quickly assemble one strong monolithic wall.

“Our advanced design com-bines two panels of thick (EPS) foam with the structur-al strength and thermal mass of concrete,” Rector explains. “The resulting envelope imme-diately gives your house hur-ricane wind-resistance up to 250 miles per hour. Concrete walls also deliver an ener-gy efficiency rating as high as R-50 (compared to an aver-age R-20 in wood structures), saving you up to 50 percent on utility bills. With the concrete option, countless trees remain untouched, and with lowered energy consumption and less tapping of natural resourc-es every day, imagine over the years how much of a contribu-tion your house will make to recapturing a sustainable envi-ronment.”

As importantly, he says, a home built with this concrete system is also fire resistant and sound resistant, and is far less prone to mold, cold spots and drafts.

“Builders receive workplace benefits too,” Rector points out. “ICF construction assures the adherence to building codes, it takes up less shipping space, requires less manpow-er at the site, and the assem-bly is faster than wood fram-ing. Time-strapped builders and eager homeowners benefit equally from this efficiency.”

If you want your builder to use ICFs, be sure to discuss it early in the plans.


Licensed Salespersons:Barb Linthicum......................................................301-707-7845Rick Linthicum.......................................................301-707-9277Andy Linthicum......................................................301-876-3518Susan Cook............................................................304-790-9293Laura Lea...............................................................301-707-3917Debbie McCarty......................................................304-790-3225Don Fansler............................................................301-268-3686Patsy Koontz..........................................................304-813-5645

Gary W. Cessna, Brokerwww.LDRES.com

21 Sold Team WayShort Gap, WV

304-738-4070 • 240-580-2122

1104 MICHIGAN AVENUE,CUMBERLAND

AL9523484

$68,000

13424 CHATELAINE DRIVE,CUMBERLAND

AL8699974 $125,000

2220 KNOBLEY ROAD, SHORT GAP

1 ACRE

MI8613170 $152,900

554 WINIFRED ROAD, CUMBERLAND

AL9605619 $119,900

203 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE,KEYSER

1.23 ACRES

MI9611086 $169,900

1005 FRANKFORT HIGHWAY,RIDGELEY

Duplex

MI9609155 $54,900

19197 FOXTALE LANE, FLINTSTONE43+ ACRES

AL9603389 $449,900

HOSTESS: PATSY KOONTZOLDTOWN ROAD; TURN ONTO UTAH

AVENUE AND RIGHT ONTO MICHIGAN AVENUE. HOUSE WILL BE ON LEFT.

Office: 304-788-8100Tim Brinkman, Broker: 301-707-0616

Mark Manges: 240-362-6670Jake VanMeter: 304-813-5445Bob Summers: 304-788-4045

Licensed in MD and WV

Immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA home on 15 acres in gated community. Features stone fireplace, huge master with twin walk-in closets and en suite, finished basement family room. Just 2 miles to river access.

Walking Distance To WMHS. Very Well maintained and spacious 4 BR home with recent updates including siding and metal roof. Cozy fireplace, covered porch, two car garage/workshop combo and full basement.

Build your home guided by eco-responsibility

(BPT) - Spring is in the air, and that means tackling home improvement projects you’ve been putting off all winter long. As you plan for these proj-ects over the warmer months, include steps to improve your family’s home environment, both inside and outside. Your house will be a better, more comfortable place to live.

Conserve water. Help pre-serve this precious resource by replacing any leaky indoor faucets in your kitchen, laun-dry and bathroom. Also, think about replacing your shower-head with a low-flow model. Outdoors, check the water-ing hose faucet for leaks and replace it if needed. And when mowing the lawn, epa.gov rec-ommends setting the blades 2 to 3 inches high because the longer grass shades the soil, improving moisture retention and helping the grass survive drought and tolerate insect damage.

Reduce indoor pollutants. Improve your home’s indoor air quality. EPA studies indi-cate indoor air may be 25 times, and occasionally more than 100 times, more polluted than outdoor air. A whole-house air cleaner, such as Trane CleanEffects, can remove up to 99.98 percent of airborne par-ticles and allergens from the filtered air, such as dust, pol-len, bacteria, pet dander, mold spores and smoke.

Seal air leaks. Keep cool air in and hot air out by seal-ing leaks and adding insula-tion. Areas to check for repairs include the attic, garage and unfinished basement. Throughout the house, ensure that all cooling and heating vents and registers meet the floors, walls and ceilings and are well sealed.

Keep cool more efficiently. Upgrading your cooling system to a more efficient one can save home energy consumption, helping to save you money. For example, a TruComfort Vari-able Speed Air Conditioner is one of the industry’s most effi-cient systems, delivering pre-cise cooling by running at the exact speed needed to keep a home constantly comfortable. This allows the compressor, outdoor fan and indoor fan to vary operating speed as the temperature outside changes, slowing down or speeding up in

small increments rather than turning completely off and on.

Shield windows from the hot sun. Seasonal heat comes indoors from windows, too, so close draperies and shades, or install them in rooms that don’t already have them. Outside, create some natural shade near the windows by planting a tree, tall bushes or adding awnings on the sunniest side of the house.

Control indoor tempera-tures. Ensure a more com-fortable home environment by adding a programmable HVAC control. Trane’s programma-ble smart controls are easy to use and, when paired with the Nexia smart home system, let you remotely monitor and con-trol indoor temperatures, so you can adjust your system to be more efficient based on your family’s schedule.

Cumberland Times-News Real Estate Guide, April 2, 2016 5

69 Greene Street,Cumberland, MD 21502

(301) 722-9292Serving

MD, PA, WV

Woodlawn Ave RawlingsReduced Price - $165,000

*Built in 1997*1664 sq ft*3 Bedrooms*2 Full, 1 Half Bath

*1 Car Garage*Rear Deck*Improved Bsmt*Near Golf Course

REALTOR® - Licensed in Maryland and West Virginia111 S. George St.Cumberland, MD

CELL 240-580-0379BUSINESS (301) 777-3232MARTY O’TOOLE, BROKERTo View The Virtual Tour of All of my Listings Go to www.paradym.com

Resting On 19.85 +/- Acres. Minutes From Green Ridge State Forest, C & O Canal & Paw Paw Tunnel. Excellent Hunting, Small Pond, Lots Of Woods, County Road Frontage, 4 Br, 2 Full Bath. Large Home For Possible Entertaining. 24 X 36 Block Garage W/ 13’ Ceiling Height & 11 + Ft Garage Door. This Type Of Property Is Rare And Will Not Be Around Long. Can Also Be Purchased With Additional 21.65 +/- Acres.

This Beautiful Home Has Had A New Roof, Siding, Kitchen, Baths And Most Flooring And Heat System All Re-done In The Past 5 Years. Resting On An Acre Lot With Mountain Views The Home Features A Rec Room, 2 1/2 Baths, Large 36 Ft Deck, Detached Carport, Large Garage, Circular Driveway And Much More. Hurry On This One Today.

21.65 +/- Acres Mostly Wooded. Property Road Fronts On 2 Sides. Excellent Hunting Area. Close To Green Ridge State Forest, C&O Canal, Potomac River & Paw Paw Tunnel. Property Backs To Federal Owned Land. Possible Camp Sites Or Would Make A Nice Place To Build Your Dream Home. Can Be Purchased With 18107 Malcolm Rd With Home, Garage, & Additional 19.85 +/- Acres.

This Is Close To Constitution Park & Public Pool. School Just Around The Corner. Close To Wmhs & Allegany College. Easy Access To Downtown. Newer Kitchen, Nice Size Rooms, 50 X 100 Lot. Priced Below Assessed Value. Own This One Cheaper Than Rent.

Nice 1 Acre Building Lot Close To WMHS & Allegany College & Close To I-68. Time To Build Your Dream Home. Buyer To Verify Water, Sewer & Septic Availability.

If You Are Looking For The “Wow Factor” You Have Just Found It. This Makeover Home Will Take Your Breath Away. Kitchen Features Custom Made Cabinets w/granite & Oak Counter Tops. Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room W/ Oak Floors, Upscale Lighting & Electric 200 Amp, A MBDRM On The 2nd Level With Jetted Tub & Separate Shower. 3rd Floor Is A Master Retreat w/Full Bath & Dormers Facing North, South, East & West.

Family Owned Home For Over 43 Years. This Nice Brick Cape Style Home Sits On A Corner Lot With Nice Mtn. & City Views From The Deck, Kitchen & Living Room. Home Features 2 Full Baths, 3 Bdrms, C/a, Living Room With Gas FP, Deck Plus Side Porch, Lower Level Basement Could Be Excellent Game/Rec Room Area. Almost No Yard Care Needed. Located Close To Schools. A Great Buy.

Beautiful Cape Style Home With Nice Mtn. Views. Large Main Level MBDRM w/Full Bath & Large Walk In Closet, Hardwood Flooring In Living Room, 2 Fp’s, Large Ceramic Tile Kitchen w/ Beautiful Cabinets & Corian Counter Tops. Upper Level Features 2 Bdrms Plus An Office Or Sitting Room. 2 Car Garage, Double Lot For A Total Of 200 X 200 Or 0.46 Acre Lot. Newer Hi Efficient Lennox Furnace & C/a. Nice Home, Nice Price.

Stunning Rancher With Over 3,000 Sq. Ft. Of Living Area Plus 3,000 +/- Bsmt Area That Could Be Finished. Gorgeous Wood Floors & Ceiling, 32’ Of Kitchen Counter Space, Beautiful Mtn. Views, 2 Car Garage Under Home Plus Detached 3 Car Garage w/ Partially Heated Floors. Roof, Siding & Heat System Replaced In The Past 4 Years. All Resting On A Very Private 30.86 +/- Acres. One Of A Kind. Built In 2003.

“The Seafood Shack” Located In Bel Air Has Just Been Reduced To $99,900. This Business Offers A Variety Of Fresh Seafood, Sandwiches, Crab, Ribs And Wings. Also Included Is The New Crispy Cajun Chicken, Unique To Our Area. Business Includes All Equipment, Coolers, Fryers, Pavilion Great For Festivals And Gatherings, All Inventory. Business For Sale Only, No Real Property Conveys. Located At 15706 Mcmullen Hwy.

Extremely Nice 5 Bdrm Home Located In LaVale. Many Features Not Found In Most Homes. 3 1/2 Baths, Large Great Room w/Gas FP, Beautiful Sun/florida Room Off The Lower Level Rec Room, Large Office/library Area, MBDRM Suite w/Sitting Area Opens To Private Deck. Home Has Been Made Handicap Accessible. A Second Kitchen On The Second Floor Is Great For Company. Large Garage. Situated On Just Under 1/2 Acre.

River Front Property That Is Truly Affordable. Great For Year Round Living. Carport, Garage, Full Basement, Central Air, Nice Size Rooms And Priced Sooo Well.

NEW LISTING

FEATURE

JUST LISTED

NEW LISTING

JUST LISTEDJUST LISTED

JUST LISTED HOTNEW PRICE!

HOTNEW PRICE!

HOTNEW PRICE!

JUST LISTED

HOTNEW PRICE!

6 ways to give your home a breath of fresh air

BY: SCOTT MCGILLIVRAY

(MS) – Americans contin-ue to fuel remodeling spend-ing across the country, driv-en by upward growth in real estate prices and the ris-ing cost to trade up to a larg-er home. Basement renova-tions are expected to be a hot trend in 2016, as buyers look to maximize available living space rather than move, and as young buyers look to offset the cost of homeownership with potential income suites.

While finishing a base-ment can be a great alterna-tive to moving –– especially if you love your neighborhood — there are some challenges homeowners must be aware of when tackling below-grade liv-

ing spaces. Choosing the right products is vital to the comfort, safety and function of your new living area. Look for products that help to maximize energy efficiency and protect against moisture, fire and noise.

Here are the top points to consider to ensure a successful basement renovation.

Waterproof it. Check the inte-rior foundation and floors to make sure there are no exist-ing moisture issues, water damage or mold problems. Address any primary mois-ture issues before finishing the space. Examine grading to ensure water runs away from your foundation.

Insulation is key. Insulation plays a critical role in mak-ing your basement feel com-

fortable, while keeping it safe and dry. For the best results, install a rigid board insulation, like Roxul ComfortBoard IS, against the concrete founda-tion before you stud the wall. The board is mechanically fas-tened or adhered to the con-crete foundation wall, which prevents thermal bridging through the studs, providing better thermal performance. Finish with a moisture-resis-tant and dimensionally stable insulation between the studs, like R14 Comfortbatt, to pro-tect against common basement issues such as mold, mildew and rot.

Choose a functional design. Draw out plans, carefully tak-ing into consideration any low ceilings or small windows. Try to incorporate structural fea-tures, such as attractive wood beams, into your design. Keep the space as open as possible. Select lighting that provides a bright, airy feel.

Don’t forget to soundproof it. Soundproofing is the ultimate solution to maximize your basement’s quiet and privacy. Whether your newfound space will function as a home the-atre, music room, home office or playroom, it will benefit from quality acoustic insulation, like Roxul Safe ‘n’ Sound. Not only is it highly effective, but it’s also easy to install.

Consider fire safety. Since many basements are now being renovated as income suites, fire protection is also a vital consideration. Whenever possible, select building mate-rials with a high fire-resistance rating and look for products that will not off-gas or contrib-ute to toxic smoke in the event of a fire. Include additional exits in your renovation plan and educate yourself on your local fire code.

Before you start your renova-tion, be sure to check with your municipality to secure the right permits and to ensure that you’re complying with local bylaws and building codes. Finishing a basement can be a smart renovation, if done prop-erly, adding to a home’s value, increasing its function and pro-viding greater enjoyment or income potential.


LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE INC.®138 Baltimore Street, Suite 100 Cumberland, MD 21502

301-722-4700 • 1-800-531-9425Search all listings at www.lnf.com

SAT11-12:30

MON8:30-10:30

10109 STANLEY DRIVE, LAVALE$254,900

Stone, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, In-ground Heated Pool, Cathedral Ceilings, Skylite, 12.87 acres, 2-Car Garage, Master Suite.

Host: Bud Willetts 301-697-8790

40 MEMORIAL AVE, CUMBERLAND$133,000

Charming rancher, covered front and back porch, large fenced in yard. Original Hardwood floors, gas fireplace in living room. Basement is partially finished.

Connie LePrevost 240-727-8276

13813 MAPLE TREE LANE, CRESAPTOWN$135,000

Remodeled 3 BR, 2 BA farmhouse with beautiful custom kitchen and plenty of outdoor entertaining space. 100% financing available!

Cindy Barron 240-727-8480

17610 BALTIMORE PIKE, FLINTSTONE$324,777

Million $ views of Rocky Gap State Park from Magnificent 3 BR, Split level w/multi-level decks, kitchen w/conn. Laundry, master bath, 20x20 barn, incl. 1.15 acre 2nd Lot w/perk/survey.

Melanie Pratt Dimaio 301-268-7295

735 NATIONAL HWY, LAVALE$189,456

Nice rancher w/remodeled oak kitchen, formal dining room, hardwood/carpet, lower family room w/FP, HVAC, fenced yard, in-ground pool, 2 storage sheds

John Macy 301-501-0763

511 PRINCETON ST, CUMBERLAND$79,500

Great four BR Cape Cod, central AC, large unfin. freshly painted lower, oak floors, new flooring in kitchen-dining room, FP, 2nd attached wooded lot, private setting.

Melanie Pratt Dimaio 301-268-7295

583 DENNISON HOLLOW ROAD, FORT ASHBY$279,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, 4.53 Acres, Hardwood, Custom Kitchen, Wraparound Deck, Jacuzzi, Metal Roof, Heat Pump, Central Air, Garage.

Bud Willetts 301-697-8790

523 CUMBERLAND STREET, CUMBERLAND$284,000

Beautifully restored colonial w/amazing features you must see, In-law suite on top level, new kitchen, wood floors, off street parking.

Travis Shroyer 301-268-2534

How to ensure a successful basement remodel

(BPT) - Before you take that next breath, do you know what’s in the air in your home? Sure there’s oxygen and carbon diox-ide - that much you know - but it’s the things you don’t know about that should concern you.

A quick test of your indoor air quality can unearth the presence of several, unwant-ed contaminants in your air, including volatile organic com-pounds (VOCs) like formalde-hyde, allergens like dust mites, as well as mold and other par-ticulates. This is the materi-al you’re unknowingly breath-ing in every day, and continued exposure to it can lead to future health concerns.

So what can you do about the quality of your air? Do you have to just breathe it in and deal with it? Hardly. You can dramat-ically improve the air quality in your home, and doing so is eas-ier than you thought. Start by implementing these five tips.

* Keep the floors clean. Many of the particulates and aller-gens found in your home’s air are kicked up from the floor as people or pets move about. Dil-igently cleaning the floors is a good way to minimize this con-cern. So whether your tool of choice is a vacuum, a mop or a broom, focus on the floors and your family will benefit.

* Build a wall against form-aldehyde. If you’re like most people, you spend about 90 per-cent of your time indoors and that choice exposes you to a greater risk of inhaling formal-dehyde and getting sick. Most

people associate formaldehyde with laboratories and mortuar-ies but there are actually many sources of the chemical in the average home including glue, particle board, plywood, paper product coatings and other household chemicals. Fortu-nately, you don’t have to suffer this drop in air quality, there are solutions to clean your air and remove formaldehyde. AirRe-new with M2Tech uses an inno-vative patent pending technolo-gy to actively clean your home’s air. This advanced drywall cap-tures and transforms formal-dehyde into inert compounds, and never re-emits them into the air, preserving your air quality. “Not only is it mold-re-sistant, it actually absorbs vol-atile organic compounds for up to 75 years,” said contractor and home improvement expert Mike Holmes. “This isn’t just about doing the basement; this should be the whole house.”

* Service the furnace. Is your home’s furnace running opti-mally? If it’s not, it could be jeopardizing the quality of your air. Your furnace should be ser-viced annually by a trained technician to make sure it’s

running properly. After that, it’s up to you to make sure the furnace filter is replaced every month. Set the first day of the month as your day to change your filter and you’ll never for-get.

* Circulate fresh air. This may not be doable on the coldest days of winter but during the other three seasons, try to have the windows open as much as possible. Even an hour or two of fresh air breezing through your home can dramatically improve your indoor air quality.

* Don’t smoke. Among its many other negatives, nicotine use is the leading cause of lung cancer. If you’re a smoker, the deterioration of your home’s air quality is just one more rea-son to quit. Start your quit plan today and you’ll be breathing easier indoors and out.

Your home is your castle and you should feel safe and comfortable whenever you’re there so follow the tips above to improve the air quality in your home. And once you do, take a deep breath, you’ve earned it.

To learn more about AirRe-new with M2Tech, visit Certain-Teed.com/CleanTheAir.

Cumberland Times-News Real Estate Guide, April 2, 2016 7

The Goodfellow Agency5 East Main StreetFrostburg, MD 21532301-689-8857 or [email protected]

QUALIFIED BUYERS + YOUR HOME = SOLD!!MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE,

ONE HOME AT A TIME!

MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE,ONE HOME AT A TIME!

4 Hilltop Drive, FrostburgAL8551325

$210,000John Braskey: 301-268-0728

NewPrice

427 Crestview Drive, FrostburgAL9609575

$289,900Cindy Diamond: 240-362-2263

232 Old Schoolhouse Road, FrostburgGA8654731

$188,000Lynn Fike: 301-707-1766

301 Baltimore Avenue, CumberlandAL8769312

$185,000Pam Terry: 301-697-1442

46 Misty Lane, FrostburgGA8667863

$154,900Susan Knisley: 301-707-5776

New

131 Mount Pleasant Street, FrostburgAL9573514

$145,500Tina Llewellyn: 240-362-4111

305 Baltimore Avenue, CumberlandAL8769042

$130,000Pam Terry: 301-697-1442

19701 Thomas Hill Road, MidlandAL8720822

$129,900Jim Diamond: 240-362-2266

82 Broadway Street, FrostburgAL9600094

$155,000Tina Llewellyn: 240-362-4111

201 Bowery Street Ext., FrostburgAL8273834

$118,000Lynn Fike: 301-707-1766

11 South Grant Street, FrostburgAL8719866

$35,000Jim Diamond: 240-362-2266

14705 Weitzell Blvd, Cresaptown6 Acres

$59,900Susan Knisley: 301-707-5776

Arrowhead Trail, Cumberland.69 Acre lot

$51,900Susan Knisley: 301-707-5776

38 Eagles Point Drive, Grantsville4 Acres

$35,000Pam Terry: 301-697-1442

11115 Upper Georges Creek Rd, FrostburgAL9611336

$179,500Cindy Diamond: 240-362-2263

New

ADAM CONRAD, BROKER • 217 WASHINGTON STREET • CALL 240-979-4660

4.5% COMMISSION • FULL SERVICENo Gimmicks! • No Hidden Costs!

Grant Money for Closing Costs Now Available! Call for Details.

16214 HARWOODLovely contemporary in woodsy, quiet neighborhood. 4 BR (2 on main 2 on upper floor), 3 full BA.

$319,000

361 VALLEY VIEW, KEYSER/NEW CREEKMany updates await the new owner of this 3 BR rancher. Great beginnings start here!

$139,900

137 MARY STREET What a charming cottage! New upgrades. 3 BR, 2 full BA.

$129,900

723 FAYETTE STREETA little bungalow to call your own! 2 BR, 1 BA. Live cheaper than rent!

$75,000

1047 BRADDOCKLovely traditional home with 3 BR, lots of beautiful woodwork and fabulous kitchen!

$174,900

CASH VALLEY RD.Rural living yet close to LaVale services. 3 BR, 1.5 BA. Enjoy the tranquility!

$125,000

GLENMORE STREET4 BR (2 on main level), lower level family rm with fireplace. Home is ideal to spread your wings! Owner motivated.

$119,900

NEWKUT ROADSpectacular views and plenty of privacy. Needs someone to finish with their own special touches! 30 +/- Acres.

$249,900

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

Free Consultation Buyers & Sellers

REALTOR®

“A Nation of

Sheep will get a

Government of

Wolves”

5 ways to improve the air quality in your home

VOTED FAVORITEREAL ESTATE AGENCYIN 2011, 2012, 2013,

2014 AND 2015Marty O’Toole, Broker

EVENINGS & WEEKENDS

Terry McKenzie...................240-580-0472Mary Middleton..................301-777-0473Stacey Nichols, GRI...........301-777-3669Marty O’Toole, GRI, Broker 301-777-8561

Ron Horn..............................301-777-0025Dennis Murray....................240-580-0379Joe Brewer..........................301-697-3734Cindy Bridges, GRI..............301-876-5452Tom Kurek...........................301-876-0600

111 S. George Street, Cumberland, MD.

301-777-3232 • 1-800-521-2193Visit us on the Internet at: http://www.century21.com

POTOMAC WEST

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

FEATURED LISTINGS

3 BR, 2 BA, BEAUTIFUL CATHEDRAL CEILINGS! A MUST

SEE (AL8543881)

LONACONING

3-4 BR, 2 BA, REC RM W/FP, NICE FAM RM, FENCED IN REAR YARD

(AL9548538)

BEL AIR

3 BR, 1.5 BA, NICE YARD,2 CAR GARAGE

(AL8510098)

251 SHAW ST

4 BR, 1 BA, UPDATED FURNACE, NICE FRONT PORCH, MOTIVATED

SELLER (AL9513322)

CUMBERLAND

4 BR, 2.5 BA, LOTS OF LIVING SPACE,FOUR SEASONS RM, UPDATED KIT (AL8769038)

BEL AIR

3 BR, 3 BA, 2300 SQ FT OFLIVING SPACE!(AL8490989)

WEST SIDE

SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX,ONE SIDE TOTALLY RENOVATED

(AL9555389)

31X28 DETACHED GARAGE, 4 SPACES OR LIV SPACE, PLUS A BRICK

RANCHER (MI9591613)

3 BR, 2 BA, HW FLRS, NICE LOWER LEVEL REC RM, 1.4 +/- AC

(AL8674390)

OLDTOWN

3 BR, 1 BA, NEW LAMINATEDFLRS & CARPET

(AL8217246)

111 CHESTNUT ST

5 BR, 3.5 BA, MANY RECENT UPGRADES, PRISTINE IN-GROUND

POOL (MI8714355)

279 FORREST DR

4 BR, 2 BA, NICE CORNER LOT, 0.81 OF AN ACRE, LOW TRAFFIC AREA

(AL8724577)

CUMBERLAND

3 BR, 1.5 BA, NICE CAPE COD, LOTS OF STORAGE

(AL8719336)

CUMBERLAND

3 BR, 3.5 BA, IMMACULATE HOME ON BEAUTIFUL CORNER LOT, LUXURIOUS

OUTSIDE LIVING! (MI9558718)

KEYSER

4 BR, 2 BA, NEW ROOF IN 2014, HW FLS, LOWER LEVEL REC RM

(AL8460809)

CUMBERLAND

3 BR, 2 BA, BEAUTIFUL, BUILT IN 2006, A MUST SEE!

(AL9502832)

LONACONING

NICE HOME - 3 bdrms, 2 baths, updated kit w/lots of cabinets, brand new stove & frig, new carpeting in liv rm, hallway, foyer & bdrm on main level, sunrm w/hot tub, good size bdrms on second level & a full bath w/jetted tub, nice back yard w/privacy fence & above ground pool to enjoy the summer & nice deck area for picnics $79,900 (AL9608335)

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND

17104 ANTIQUE RD.,LONACONING

VERY NICE HOME IN MOVE IN CONDITION - 2 bdrms, 2 baths, very lg fam rm, cozy breakfast nook, walk in closet, laundry on main level, vinyl & laminate flrs (no carpet) private driveway, rear deck, many updates, replacement windows, eligible for 100% finaicning for qualified buyers, HOME NESTLED IN THE TREES IN A VERY PRIVATE, VERY RELAXING LOCATION $97,521 (AL9605878)

HOST: JOE BREWERDIRECTIONS: RT 36 TO LONACONING. LEFT ON UNION ST. BEAR LEFT ON ROBIN ST AT NURSING HOME. LEFT ON JACKSON ST. LEFT ON CHARLESTON ST. LEFT ON SWIMMING DAN ST. LEFT ON ANTIQUE RD. BEAR RIGHT TO HOME AT BOTTOM OF HILL..

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, LOTS OF POSSIBILITIES, ON 4 +/- AC

(AL8015581)

CUMBERLAND

5 + BR, 4.5 BA, C/A, CHERRY KIT & CORIAN COUNTERS, STUNNING

HOME (AL8108601)

CUMBERLAND

4 BR, 2 BA, FRESH INTERIOR PAINT, NICE LOCATION

(AL8627514)

15 WARFIELD PL

3 BR, 2 BA,LOTS OF UPDATES

(AL7874975)

CUMBERLAND

NEWPRICE

8-10 CRESCENT PL

66 MEADOW RD.,FROSTBURG

TOTAL MAKEOVER - 4 bdrms, 3 baths, eat in kit, formal din rm, fp in fam rm, crown molding, HOME IN PRISTINE CONDITION! A MUST SEE! $267,500(AL9553729)DIRECTIONS: BRADDOCK ESTATES, FROSTBURG.

NEW LANDLISTINGNEW LISTING FEATURE

3 BR, 3 BA, ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM BUILT HOME, THE FINEST

MATERIALS, 3.34 +/- AC (AL8637746)

OLDTOWN

S P E C T A C U L A R MOUNTAIN VIEWS IN THE HILLS OF WV - build your dream home, South Branch Potomac River deeded access, just south of Fort Ashby, well & septic on cleared building site w/driveway. 23.18 ACRES, PRICED AT $139,900 (MI9608276)

12:00 - 2:00

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, APRIL 3RD

1:00 - 4:00

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, APRIL 3RD

$499,0

00

$429,0

00

$399,9

00

$284,9

00

$279,0

00

$189

,000

$183,0

00

$159

,000

$169

,000

$159

,000

$149

,000

$147,

900

$119,9

00

$110,0

00

$109

,900

$109

,000

$99,900

$39,99

9

$44,000

$65,000

NEWPRICE

3840 FRANKFORT RD

$199

,900

1:30 - 3:30

1247 BRADDOCK RD.,LAVALE

ELEGANT RANCHER WITH TALL SHADE TREES LOCATED IN A SECLUDED AREA OF LAVALE - 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, many upgrades including the kit, new roof, bathrooms & a 20 x 52 ft rec rm w/fireplace, sitting rm & a lg sun/Florida rm w/moon windows & other exquisite features, 2 car garage, nice front & rear yards $199,000(AL8438126)

HOST: JOE BREWERDIRECTIONS: I-68 W, TAKE VOCKE RD EXIT. BEAR RIGHT AT LIGHT. LOOK FOR SIGN ON RIGHT TO BRADDOCK RD.

NEWPRICE

Real Estate Guide

Documents

Transcript of Real Estate Guide