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Posted on 12/29/2020

How to Forever Change Your Home's Lighting for the Better

Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay In most homes, the base lighting is drab and dull, often doing little to light up your life. Thankfully, it is quite easy to transform the lighting in your home and create the perfect atmosphere for your everyday activities. All you have to do is follow these four tips and watch as...

DIY

Lighting

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Posted on 12/23/2020

Middletown, DE Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view Middletown, DE blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 12/22/2020

Regular Home Maintenance Can Reduce Costly Repairs

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay As a homeowner, it is important to complete preventative home maintenance on a regular schedule. Home maintenance is necessary because it ensures potential problems are identified before they become costly repairs. Not every issue will be caught ahead of time, here are a few common examples of home maintenance issues that could...

Home Maintenance

Home Repair

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Posted on 12/15/2020

How to Get a Leg Up on the Home Selling Competition

Selling a house may prove to be difficult, particularly for those who are competing against dozens of rival sellers in the same city or town. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to gain a competitive advantage over rivals in a fierce housing market. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you get...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 12/08/2020

Choosing the Right Team for Your First-Time Home Purchase

Photo by StockEU via Shutterstock Purchasing a home for the first time is often a daunting task. There are many things to know and a plethora of conflicting advice. If you’re new to real estate and the home-buying process, keeping these tips in mind can help make the path to homeownership smoother. Pick the Right Person Choosing a...

Buyers Agent

First Time Buyer

Posted on 12/01/2020

Step-Up Basis and Real Estate

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Suppose you’ve inherited your parents’ longtime home. Suppose they paid $100,000 for it, and it’s now worth $300,000. Had they sold it while it was in their possession, they would have avoided paying capital gains tax due to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Now that it’s yours, has that tax avoidance...

Real Estate Taxes

Personal Finance

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Posted on 11/24/2020

Tips for Higher-end Home Renovation

Image by Alex Qian from Pexels Even higher-end homes need renovation after so many years. Fashions go out of style and things get worn out. If money is not an object and the sky is the limit, you can do beautiful things with a remodel. However, if you are remodeling because you are ready to sell your home,...

Renovations

Home Remodel

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Posted on 11/17/2020

Why Should You Shop Around for a Smart Home Gadget?

There are many state-of-the-art smart home devices at your disposal. At the same time, there is no shortage of vendors that sell smart home devices in cities and towns nationwide. Ultimately, it is a good idea to shop around for a smart home device. If you evaluate a variety of smart home device vendors, you can boost the likelihood...

Smart Home Technology

Smart Home Devices

Posted on 12/12/2020

2615 Pecksniff Road, Wilmingon, DE 19808 is now new to the market!

Welcome to this gorgeous home in Sherwood Park II! This is a turnkey property, just ready for you to move right in. Boasting one of the largest lots in the community, the exterior landscaping in both front and rear yards give this property wonderful curb appeal, plus a tranquil oasis to spend time relaxing and entertaining al fresco. On those cooler evenings you can move inside to the beautiful 3 season room and still enjoy the view of the beautiful landscaping! The interior of this great home is equally inviting, there are hardwood floors throughout, with the exception of the family room and hallway where you will find ceramic wood plank...

Real Estate

Wilmingon

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Posted on 12/08/2020

7 Rambo Drive, New Castle, DE 19720 is now new to the market!

Perfect ranch home in Rambleton Acres. This cosy ranch is so inviting as soon as you walk through the door. The living space is welcoming and has ample room for your sectional or sofa and chair, there is a dining area to the left and this leads nicely to the completely renovated kitchen with gas cooking, and white shaker cabinets which makes this space bright and airy. The laundry area is conveniently situated off the kitchen. Slding doors lead out to the spacious deck and big, completely fenced backyard with a couple of trees for the perfect amount of shade on those hot summer days. Back inside the property, you will find all three...

Real Estate

New Castle

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Posted on 11/30/2020

Another Property Sold - 232 Riveredge Drive, New Castle, DE 19720

Real Estate

New Castle

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Posted on 11/17/2020

46 Castle Run Drive, Bear, DE 19701 is now new to the market!

Welcome to 46 Castle Run Drive in the extremely desirable community of Kings Croft. This wonderful home boasts hardwood floors throughout the entire second floor plus hardwood staircase, a beautifully tiled kitchen, entry way and laundry and new carpet in the living/dining room. Absolutely turnkey, nothing to do but move right in! The bathrooms have all been updated and the beautifully renovated kitchen will have you finding excuses to cook just to spend time in there! The kitchen leads to the cosy family room with brick fireplace and then out to the private, fully fenced backyard and deck, great for entertaining in those summer months!...

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