PAGE 10 LIFE.STYLE.HOMES THE DISPATCH Summer Beach Condominiums 3 35TH STREET, OCEAN CITY, MD WWW.SUMMERBEACHOC.COM Housing Inventory On Decline BERLIN – The Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) has good news to report on the housing market. More people are avoiding foreclosure and housing inventory is shrinking. In a comparison report on residential properties between 2012 and yearto-date 2013, the total housing inventory on Delmarva is down by 7 percent. “Low mortgage rates are helping the housing market recover and spurring more people to buy homes,” said CAR Executive Sheila Dodson. “Stable home values make it easier for borrowers to refinance their mortgages or sell their homes if they fall on financial hardships and are unable to make their payments ...” Brandon Brittingham, Realtor for Long & Foster, claims he doesn’t know a single person who has gone to foreclosure in the past four years. “I can say I have helped over 1,000 people avoid having to foreclose on their homes. There are programs that offer loan modifications and short sale opportunities that offer full debt release to help families that find themselves in this situation,” he said CAR member Kaytlyn Senkbeil, a representative from Mortage Network, added, “The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) gives homeowners who owe more than their home is worth an opportunity to refinance.” John Quinn Associate Broker 443-235-9444 johnquinn.oc@gmail.com Diana Whittington Realtor 410-603-5627 dwhit61@mchsi.com Beach Front Property at 35th Street with Ocean Front and Ocean View 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Condos Available for Rent. On-site pool, parking garage (2 spaces per unit), and year-round management office. Walking distance to Beach, Boardwalk, Amusements, Restaurants, and Convention Center. CALL TODAY FOR RESERVATIONS 410-289-0727 Or if it’s time to purchase your own vacation getaway or 2nd home at the beach, be sure to ask about our units for sale! Managed By Sea Gate Sales & Rentals KIM LUCIDO-MCCABE 6200 Coastal Highway Suite 101K, Ocean City, MD 21842 1-800-400-6275 | www.MarkF.com Realtor®, SFR, CRS, Licensed In MD & DE Direct: 443-497-0438 Web: YourIslandRealtor.net Email: yourislandrealtor@comcast.net Toll-Free: 800-954-0234 OCEAN REEF-WEST OCEAN CITY OCEAN CITY - BAYFRONT OC- BAYSIDE CANALFRONT OC- BAYSIDE CANALFRONT REDUCED 9417 LAKE VIEW DRIVE Extraordinary Designers Home. 5BR, 1st floor master. Custom features throughout.Yoga Loft, Huge Office, Elegant Breakfast Room, Open Great Room, Open Dining Room with Bamboo Inset Wainscoting. Backyard is a Paradise Oasis with custom pool, water features, built in seating, Lush Landscaping. $749,000 MLS#482933 OUR PLACE AT THE BEACH 205A 119 OLD LANDING ROAD 2BR/2BA Under $200,000! Enjoy Great Bay Views from Your Screened Porch. Community has Largest Pool in OC and Just 1 Block to Beach. $199,900 MLS#483022 HIDDEN HARBOUR II 223F 12301 JAMAICA AVENUE Very Well Maintained 2nd Floor 1BR/1BA with New HVAC, Water Heater, Paint, Carpet. Building in Great Shape. Deeded Boat Slip, Outdoor Pool, Boardwalk Connecting the Waterfront Community. $179,000 MLS#484227 ISLAND AT HIDDEN HARBOUR 310B 125TH STREET Perfect Condition 2BR/2BA! Tile Floor Throughout Living Area, Lovely Furnishings, High Ceilings, New Awning for Protected Porch, Outdoor Storage, Private West Side Porch for Enjoying Afternoon Sunsets, Deeded Boat Slip, Great Location Next to Northside Park, 2 Large Pools, Tennis, Tot-Lot, Volleyball, Grills. $329,000 MLS#483317 CAPTAIN’S HILL - WEST OCEAN CITY GOLF CLUB SHORES - SOUTH POINT OCEAN REEF-WEST OCEAN CITY 6920 HALL DRIVE 12944 SHOAL DRIVE Much sought after West OC waterfront neighborhood. Beautiful brick front 4BR, 4.5BA with cherry hardwood floors throughout. Newly remodeled kitchen with custom cabinets, granite and Viking stove. Large tiled 3 season gazebo has wonderful views of water and your deeded pier plus 22’ boat and trailer included. Separate entrance leads to huge bonus/playroom room or possible Apartment/5th bedroom. This home has it all. Location, Location, Location! $699,900 MLS# 479896 12516 OCEAN REEF DRIVE Convenient West OC Bayfront Community. 1st floor master with French doors to patio. 2nd floor master suite with tiled master bath. Beautiful hardwood floors and tile throughout, dramatic 18’ high ceilings with super wide crown moldings in living room and office. Open floor plan with circle top French doors. Paver patio with outdoor kitchen. Wine closet. 2 fireplaces. Private fenced backyard, professionally landscaped with beautiful architectural features such as columns and arched walls. Pool membership optional at Mystic Harbour. $639,900 MLS#465054 What a beautiful setting overlooking Bay with private dock and lift. 6BR/4.5BA home was on Sand Castle Home Tour and featured in Metropolitan Magazine. Remodeled Chef's kitchen opens to family room and breakfast area. Formal dining room, living room. All living areas face the bay. 2nd floor Master suite on the water. Office, Lower level living area could be Media room, mother-in-law suite or apartment. Beautiful in-ground pool. This home is a must to see. $759,000 MLS# 484076