BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY — Worcester County
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Since 1983, Embrace Home Loans has been helping homebuyers and homeowners get the financing they need to buy a new home, refinance an existing mortgage or consolidate high-interest debt. Customer satisfaction is always their highest priority, which is reinforced by its 4.9-star Google rating. Branch manager Jason Cook leads the Ocean City/Rehoboth Beach area team of 13 highly trained industry professionals,

BEST FRIED CHICKEN — Sussex County
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It’s a family recipe that’s tried and true, been passed down from one generation to the next and has produced more than a half-century of success. And yet, there are just a few simple, but vital, ingredients the Hockers infuse to each person’s shopping experience at their independent,

Best HVAC Company — Wicomico County
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A factory-trained team of technicians who are dedicated to learning in an ever-changing industry is why customers depend on Coastal Comfort. “Our team of professionals is customer-service-focused, designing home-comfort systems to meet the needs of our customers,” said Lacey Coleman, the Salisbury-based company’s CEO. 
That’s why “Evolve” is one of the company values — along with integrity,

BEST POWER-WASHING COMPANY — Wicomico County
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Delmarva Power Wash was started more than 30 years ago, and today, the company has grown into a team of 15 dedicated employees, some of whom have worked beside Bill Clarke for 27 years. Known for outstanding customer service and word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients, they focus on washing residential homes,