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Eco-friendly Kitchen Features That Won’t Break the Bank

Eco-friendly Kitchen Features That Won’t Break the Bank Eco-friendly features are all the rage today as homeowners commit to living greener lives. But for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, where do you begin? For many, the answer is the kitchen. The central hub of the home, the kitchen offers a perfect foundation for … Continue reading Eco-friendly Kitchen Features That Won’t Break the Bank

Wet Rooms – Why they may be the Perfect Solution . . .

The Inside Scoop on Wet Rooms It’s official: Wet rooms are a rising trend in luxury bathroom design. For years, they’ve been used as a solution when space was limited, but this style is increasingly being seen in high-end homes for many reasons. Before we dive into them, however, you might be asking yourself, “What … Continue reading Wet Rooms – Why they may be the Perfect Solution . . .

October 2019 Mortgage Update

October Real Estate Mortgage Roundup Freddie Mac’s results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that “The outlook for a favorable resolution to the trade dispute between the U.S. and China is still unclear, introducing some volatility into financial markets and the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield. Mortgage rates are following suit but are at near historic … Continue reading October 2019 Mortgage Update

Real Estate Market Activity for October 2019

Current Market Conditions For Sussex County, DE (as of 10/31/2019—based on sales of single-family homes) Total Single Family Homes on the Market as of 10/31/2019:  1,805 DOWN 4% from last month Inventory Breakdown:     Resale Homes—66%   New Const.—34% ~~~~~ Total Single Family Homes Sold Current Year:   3,396 Total Single Family Homes Sold Previous Year:   3,201 % … Continue reading Real Estate Market Activity for October 2019

Real Estate Investing . . .

How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing Whether you’re looking to go all-in and become a landlord or dabble from a distance through a REIT, real estate investing offers many advantages over stocks and bonds, such as only having to pay a portion of the investment up front in the form of the down … Continue reading Real Estate Investing . . .

Actually “Live” at the Beach and Save Money???

*Click Here for Details on Homes Pictured Above* If you’ve not explored the Beach areas of Southern Delaware then You are Truly Missing Out . . . Sussex County and its’ coastal towns of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island have been recognized so often earning awards such as “2nd Happiest Town”, … Continue reading Actually “Live” at the Beach and Save Money???

August Mortgage Rate Update

August Real Estate Roundup Freddie Mac’s results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that “The drop in mortgage rates continues to stimulate the real estate market and the economy. Home purchase demand is up five percent from a year ago and has noticeably strengthened since the early summer months, while refinances surged to their highest … Continue reading August Mortgage Rate Update

Current Real Estate Market Conditions – July 2019

The statistics referenced here and in the attached chart are based on single family homes derived from the Bright Multiple Listing Service. Active Listings/Current Inventory As of the end of July, there were a total of 1,966 homes on the market, a decrease of 5% from the previous month’s end inventory of 2,060.  This represents a … Continue reading Current Real Estate Market Conditions – July 2019

What to Do If Your Yard Floods When It Rains

  If rainwater collects in your yard, you can wind up with large pools that can damage the landscaping and flood your basement. If your yard has repeatedly flooded after rainstorms, you have a serious drainage problem that needs to be addressed to avoid costly damage. How to Control Localized Flooding Sometimes a yard floods … Continue reading What to Do If Your Yard Floods When It Rains

Bike Paths Lift Home Values

Bicycle-friendly amenities are contributing to a surge in property values in communities across the globe, marshaled by developments in urban centers and suburban outposts that accommodate “active” transportation. Click link for map of the Rehoboth Lewes Bike Path – which is continuing to grow! http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/parks/Information/Documents/GordonsPond/4-13/Region%20Map.pdf “Today, bike trails, bike lanes, bike-share systems, and other forms of active … Continue reading Bike Paths Lift Home Values

Mortgage Rate Update

Mortgage Rate Update . . . Freddie Mac’s results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that “Mortgage rates continued to hover near three-year lows and purchase application demand has responded, rising steadily over the last two months to the highest year-over-year change since the fall of 2017. While the improvement has yet to impact home … Continue reading Mortgage Rate Update

Ready for a day off the beach?

Ready for a day off the beach? Explore the shady trails and quiet waters of the Inland Bays. Three shallow bays—Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay and Little Assawoman – lie behind a narrow spit of land in sight and sound of the Atlantic Ocean on the Delaware coast. The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays … Continue reading Ready for a day off the beach?