Albert Ranney - Charis Realty Group

09/18/2026

Across the country, the number of data centers has increased drastically in the last decade, and that number is projected to increase even more by the end of the year.

What are your thoughts about data centers in your area?

09/10/2026

July 8th, 1949

Mt. Airy Maryland

"Residents of the municipal corporation evidenced more interest in legalizing movies on Sunday than in any subject of issue ever before presented to local voters for their decision. Never before in the history of the town did as many as 377 persons vote in any single election. By scoring 294 votes for movies on Sundays against 83 opposed." – Community Reporter

Do you remember the first time you went to a movie theatre? What movie was it?

09/03/2026

Family trip after hosting an open house in Knoxville Maryland.

Exploring Harper's Ferry.

"We are as helpless as rats in a cage" - Bolivar Heights

08/22/2026

Damascus Maryland

Hometown Heros

08/20/2026

Baldwin Station - Sykesville Maryland

& the 1831 Labor Riot. Angry men armed with stone hammers.

08/14/2026

Come see me and Jen Ranney this Sunday August the 16th from 12-2 at this open house in Knoxville Maryland. This beautiful home has over 5 acres and includes a six-stall barn with water and electric, feed room, hay storage, three hydrants, a run-in shed, and three professionally fenced pastures ready for horses, cattle, goats, or other livestock.

Knoxville is rich in history and is positioned near the Potomac River and the mountain gap leading toward Harpers Ferry. Its location helped make it important for travel, trade, and later railroad/canal activity. After the open house I will be exploring the area and its historical sites.

Listed for sale at $674900. Welcome to this exceptional 5.05-acre farmette, where country charm, modern comfort, and breathtaking mountain views com...

08/05/2026

The "Builders Nightmare"

Lawlessness, Outlaws, Drunkards, and troubled times

The 1900's in Mt. Airy Maryland

07/27/2026

1903 - Twenty Units

Hagerstown Maryland

Real Estate is more than just selling homes, buying homes and trendy marketing videos.

Real Estate is about investing for the future. Owning investment properties provides steady cash flow all while providing much-needed quality housing for the community.

Some may feel that this opportunity is out of reach.

Many multifamily owners start off with no previous ownership experience. There are fantastic management agent companies that specialize in assisting the first-time multifamily owner run a successful investment property.

This well located multifamily assemblage consists of two adjoining apartment buildings at 220–222 and 224–226 Summit Avenue in downtown Hagerstown....

07/17/2026

The Etchison/Warfield Log House

& Holsey Road

One video of two different historical locations in Damascus Maryland.

07/09/2026

We are a family business!

It was great to have my wife, kids and dog run a booth and sponsor the Damascus Mile.

This year's race was dedicated to "hometown heroes" in Damascus.

All the proceeds are going towards hanging "hometown hero" banners in downtown Damascus that honor local veterans.

I think it is wonderful when towns honor their hometown heroes. It brings a sense of community spirit and pride to the town.