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Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your [oyster] garden grow? Why Oysters? Oysters are the Chesapeake Bay’s natural filter. Along with trapping food and nutrients in their gills, they also catch suspended sediments and chemicals that are in the water. Just one acre of oysters can filter over 140 million gallons of water per hour and remove 3,000 lbs ...
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Every agent has seen it before: a client walks through the front door into a home and is all of a sudden completely disengaged. You can see it on their face and in their body language — your client is NOT buying this home. This can be even more frustrating when you know the home fulfills all of their ...
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If you’re an avid fisher (or wish to become one), you have come to the right place. The Chesapeake Bay has a rich offering of sport and recreational fishing opportunities. Some of the most popular species to look out for include drum, sea bass, rockfish, flounder, spot, speckled trout, croaker, and bluefish. Like most places, you cannot simply head ...
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So you want to buy a new home, but you also need to sell your house, and you don’t want to move twice… or settle for a home that you’re not crazy about. We understand. Where to Start We get this spiel all of the time, and I promise — we really do understand. As the market continues to ...
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Visiting the Chesapeake Bay and not trying any seafood is like going to a burger joint and ordering grilled kale — you’re missing out! Because there are so many different areas to visit, it can be difficult to figure out where to go in each county to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve been taste testing the ...
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The ultimate appeal of any property is that it is unique. From the design of the house itself, to the size, shape and topography of the lot upon which it rests, no two homes are the same. And while in urban lots tend to be more similar, we find the opposite to be true in the Bay region. Know ...
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Led by cousins Ryan and Travis Croxton, Rappahannock Oyster Company set out in 2001 to resurrect the native Bay oyster just after the Chesapeake had recorded its lowest oyster harvest in history. Their family’s century-old oyster leases were about to expire with the state, and they had to make a game-time decision. Ryan and Travis chose to renew the ...
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In real estate, almost every conversation centers around price. And although the price of a property does carry significant weight, remember that it is only one piece of the pie when making a good deal. There are numerous other factors that can turn a good deal into a really great one. Deciding Between Price or Terms There are two ...
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For many pet owners, going on vacation isn’t the same without bringing along your furry companion. Whether you enjoy running wildlife trails, doing some window shopping, or simply relaxing on a dock together, the Chesapeake Bay region has plenty of pawfect activities for both you and Fido (or Spot, or Mr. Snuggles, or Dr. Perfect!) If you plan to ...
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So you want to know how to find the greatest deals on the market? Follow our lead... Use All of the Tools Arguably the greatest feature MLS offers is the power to combine search fields. And in the hands of an experienced agent, the results are pretty remarkable. It’s like giving an artist the best set of supplies or ...
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