Monthly Archives: August 2011

Surviving Hurricane Irene: Images

Most of these images are of Ocean City, MD and a few are of waterfront areas along the bay.  So glad that Irene did minimal damage!  Photos will be added as they are collected.  If you have any you would like to share please email: prucarruthers@gmail.com. Looks like our Salisbury office suffered some damage.  NothingContinue Reading

Feeling Like Your Computer Is Slow?

If you are wondering why your computer may be slow, there are a number of things that can cause sluggishness. Fragmentation is a normal result of using your computer. Files are chopped up and written all over your hard disk and your drive becomes fragmented. Running a disk defragmenter puts them all close together onContinue Reading

Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake In Virginia!

It’s a plane flying low.  No, it’s a large truck driving by.  Wait….is it the air conditioning throwing a fit?  I think it’s an earthquake?!  Everybody get out of the building!  The windows were rattling and the floor was shaking this afternoon in Northern Virginia.  After a hurried escape down three flights of stairs andContinue Reading

The Backyard Oasis

Today’s prospective homebuyers are increasingly interested in a property’s outdoor living space as they are its interior. Savvy agents understand this powerful trend and are staging homes on two fronts – the terrific indoors and the great outdoors.                    The following tips will help ensure that your backyard is as distinctive at your homeContinue Reading

July 2011 Market Watch

Want to know how the real estate market is fairing in your area?  Check out these short market video updates for local areas to include MD, VA, WV, DC and PA. Real Estate Market in Washington DC - July 2011 Pending sales up 17.7% over July 2010 (619 units) Four factors contribute to such a large increaseContinue Reading