As the year winds down, the holiday lights twinkle, and the scent of gingerbread fills the air, it’s safe to say we've reached the "home stretch" of 2025!

This December, we're putting a bow on a truly remarkable year in real estate. Whether you "decked the halls" of a brand-new home, successfully sold your property to move on to your next adventure, or simply watched the market with interest, it's been a busy and dynamic twelve months.

For those of you still hoping to find a "holly jolly" closing before the ball drops, this isn't the time to put your search on ice! Highly motivated buyers and sellers are taking advantage of this low-inventory holiday season.

We're here to make sure your final real estate wishes of the year come true.

Real Estate in the News

Why Some Homes Sell Quickly - And Others Don't Sell At All

There are more homes for sale today, but that doesn't have to work against you...

Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters

Local Happenings

December 5th - 14th

Holiday Performances

at the Weinberg Center for the Arts

The Weinberg Center, a historic venue, hosts a series of highly-attended, multi-weekend holiday productions, including The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol!

December 6, 13, and 20

December Saturdays in Downtown Frederick

See Downtown Frederick's streets filled with festive activities, including fire pits for warming up and roasting marshmallows, live musicians and carolers, holiday window displays, and special promotions at over 200 locally-owned shops.

through December 23

Downtown

Holiday Market

Check out this beloved local tradition for holiday shopping! It features dozens of pop-up tents with a rotating lineup of local small businesses, artists, and crafters, plus live music and seasonal treats like hot chocolate and mini-donuts.

through December 29

Winter City Lights

An immersive, outdoor holiday experience featuring a mile-long walking trail with over a million twinkling lights, a 52-foot programmable Christmas tree show, an eight-lane snow tubing hill, and a holiday village with bonfires, s'mores, and concessions. This is a massive, highly-rated light spectacular.

through January 4

Winter Walk

of Lights

A beautiful, light display at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. This half-mile walking trail features hundreds of thousands of lights, choreographed light displays, nature-themed light sculptures of butterflies and flowers, concluding with a gazebo and lake reflection view.

through February

Sailing Through the Winter Solstice

A spectacular display of over a dozen boats, gaff-rigged ketches, and pirate ships, all illuminated with thousands of lights and set afloat on Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick.

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Home Exterior Mistakes That Designers Want You To Quit Making

Avoid these common design mishaps to help your home look its best.

Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens

How to Make Sure Your Sale Crosses the Finish Line

If there was one simple step that could help you make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn't you want to know about it?

Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters

Best Places to Retire in the U.S. 2026

The best places to retire ranking can help you decide where to spend your golden years.

Courtesy of U.S. News

Take a Look Back at 25 Years of Design Trends

These were the hottest trends each year since 2000. How many did you try?

Courtesy of HGTV