This is Part 4 of what has now evolved into a five-part series where Rocky Mackintosh has been researching recent real estate acquisitions and construction projects undertaken by Frederick County Government. Its workforce housing plans at Bank Court raise new questions about communication, due diligence, and good governance. It often happens that when a new...
This is Part 3 of a five-part series where Rocky Mackintosh has been researching recent real estate acquisitions and construction projects undertaken by Frederick County Government. Frederick County’s growing real estate investments in the Westview area raise questions about land use, affordable housing, and long-term planning. In Part 2 of this series, I examined Frederick...
This is Part 2 of a five-part series where Rocky Mackintosh has been researching recent real estate acquisitions and construction projects undertaken by Frederick County Government. This article focuses on a possible multi-million-dollar acquisition that could close within a matter of months. About a month ago, I joined a number of my friends as we...
In this Part 1 of a five-part series, Rocky Mackintosh takes an in-depth examination of Frederick County Government’s real estate planning, acquisition, and construction decisions. An existing office building can look like an attractive opportunity for local government. Purchase it below replacement cost, adapt it to public needs, consolidate services, and save taxpayers money. But...
Commercial leasing activity in Frederick County turned in a strong third quarter of 2026, with 741,391 square feet leased in 38 transactions, according to CoStar data. But, as is often the case with quarterly statistics, the headline number doesn’t tell the whole story. One transaction accounted for more than half of all the space leased...
FREDERICK, MD — Mackintosh Realtors has announced that MacRo, Ltd. and its founder, Earl “Rocky” Mackintosh, are joining Mackintosh Commercial, bringing together two Frederick real estate organizations with common family roots and a real estate history spanning more than a century. For brothers Jim and Buzz Mackintosh, the combination represents more than an expansion of...
Frederick County’s commercial real estate market continued its strong momentum during the second quarter of 2026, with 42 land and commercial transactions totaling nearly $145 million. Total sales reached $144.6 million, surpassing the approximately $103 million recorded during the first quarter and reflecting continued confidence across a remarkably diverse range of property types. Unlike markets...
This is the third in a series of AI CORNER articles by Rocky Mackintosh that expand on the future of artificial intelligence and the impact that it will have on all aspects of life in Frederick County, Maryland and beyond. When people talk about data centers, the conversation often focuses on buildings, power lines, or...
Each winter, Carroll Creek transforms into one of Frederick’s most imaginative and community-driven traditions: Sailing Through the Winter Solstice. What began as a whimsical display of lighted boats has grown into a powerful philanthropic engine—one that is now helping bring a transformative new public amenity to Baker Park: Splash PoinT. What Is Splash PoinT?...
Sometimes landlords feel like they are running a concession stand at the local carnival.