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Labor Day signals the start of Ocean City’s Second Season — the fall shoulder season that brings beautiful weather, lighter crowds, and off-season discounts on vacation rentals! Between Delmarva Bike Week, Sunfest, Endless Summer Cruisin, and hosted fishing and golf tournaments and Halloween-related events, there’s plenty to do in Ocean City once summer ends. Endless… Read more »

When you think about Ocean City vacation rentals, condos probably come to mind. Although it’s true that most rental units here are condos, we also have a limited number of houses and townhomes. These properties are perfect for extended families traveling together because they’re typically larger than condos and afford more privacy. Channel Buoy 143… Read more »

If you’ve never vacationed in Ocean City or Ocean Pines during the Spring, you’re missing quite a treat. Area towns, businesses, and tourism agencies have worked hard to extend vacation season, and as a result, there’s more reason than ever to book a Spring getaway at the beach. 1. Low Rates and Large Selections Although… Read more »

The Federal Housing Authority is reducing FHA mortgage-insurance rates from .6 percent to .85 percent beginning January 27, 2017. The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development estimates that this quarter-point reduction will save borrowers an average of $500 this year. The reduced costs associated with the loan will also help more credit-worthy borrowers qualify…. Read more »

A relaxing soak in the hot tub is a great way to relax and wind down the day, but hot tubs are not without risk. Use these tips to help keep yourself and your family safe. 1. Avoid alcohol Alcohol is a vasodilator–it causes blood vessels to expand, which results in a dip in blood… Read more »

Ocean City has relatively few single-family homes on the oceanfront, so we’re delighted to offer The Keys, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that combines a vintage beach-cottage vibe with all the comforts, and conveniences and updates you expect in an oceanfront vacation rental. The Keys gives up to eight guests plenty of room to roam, indoors and… Read more »

Browse our large properties to find the perfect vacation rental for your group. The homes described here hold multiple families in one building. Among the benefits of booking a vacation rental instead of a hotel is the extra space you get with the rental. Families appreciate being able to share a single space rather than… Read more »

Vacation rental listing sites such as VRBO and Airbnb offer big selections, but you can save money by booking directly with the broker. Like most real estate brokers and property management companies in the Ocean City/Ocean Pines resort area, Hileman Real Estate advertises its vacation rental properties on some of the mega-sites vacationers use to… Read more »