September 20, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 59 Coastal Association of Realtors award winners Julie Sadler, Community Service Award Winner, Pam Wadler, Realtor of the Year, and Bill Martin, 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, are pictured at the CAR awards banquet at Captain’s Galley. . . Business & Real Estate News FROM PAGE 58 Utility Bills To Go Up BERLIN – The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) this week authorized Delmarva Power to increase delivery rates for its Maryland customers. The change will add 3.6 percent to monthly residential bills. A typical bill for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month would increase by approximately $5.09, moving the average monthly bill from $140.22 to $145.31, or approximately 16 cents more per day. The bill impact on commercial and industrial customers would vary according to usage. The approval of the $14.98 million revenue increase is less than the company’s request for $22.57 million. “While we believe the entire amount of our rate increase request was fully reasonable, the PSC’s decision reflects an effort to balance SEE PAGE 60 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 301 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Ben Dawson 410-603-2205 BenDawson@beachin.net www.makaicondos.com ✛5✯✦✲✰5 ✘✲¤✗✷✱✩5✵✶q • Easy to sea • Crab Cove #24 32nd Street 3 Level End Unit Townhouse on the Canal with water views from every window. New flooring, newer appliances, new roof, maintenance free decking, deep water boat slip, pool and so much more! $295,000 REDUCED REDUCED MIRABELLA Ocean view 1BR/1BA, steps to the beach. Convenient to shops and restaurants. Storage locker. Private balcony with ocean view. Very nicely furnished with newer upgrades. The price is right and the location is great. Won’t last long. $129,900 Convention Center Villas #306 39th Street Super Clean Ocean Block Large Efficiency with bay views from your front balcony and a peek of the ocean from the back deck. $103,900 RUNAWAY BAY Very tastefully furnished and decorated direct bay front home. 21’ 2004 Hurricane with 150HP motor and trailer (133 hours) conveys with sale. New appliances. Deep water pier with boat lift, over water crab/fishing deck, 2 tennis courts, pool. 3BR/2.5BA plus oversized den that could be 4BR. $629,900 This almost new bay front building has it all! Located next to the Convention Center just 1 block to beach. OCEAN AND BAYVIEWS AVAILABLE! Low condo fees include all amenities: Indoor tropical pool, fitness center, sauna, billiards room, children’s arcade, activity room, TV lounge, sun deck, secured entry, storage locker, and so much more. Makai Mac Shane Park #U1 32nd Street Located on quiet street, this clean 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath unit has newer appliances, and even a fireplace. Enjoy a water view from upstairs bedroom. Close to beach, shopping, restaurants, and OC night life! Perfect starter home or investment property. $179,900 Very Nicely Maintained 2BR/2BA. Sold Fully Furnished. From $269,900 Tiburon #8B North Ocean Road Pride of ownership shows in this well maintained large 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath unit. Newer appliances within past 5 years. Berber carpeting, paint, toilets and ac replaced within past 7 years. Large balcony overlooks courtyard. Pool and tennis. Walking distance of beach, restaurants, and shopping. $179,900 Studio with a View, Beautifully Furnished and Ready for You! $135,000 Selling ocean city and beyond! Leslie Smith REALTOR®, SRS, SFR LICENSED IN MD & DE Direct: 410-251-8688 http://markf.com/leslie-smith