Dianne Platt, Team Platt Realty's Blog

Posted on 04/07/2020
Adding Efficiency to an Older Home
Photo by Vivint Solar from Pexels When your pocketbook determines you can’t afford a new, energy-efficient home, you can still satisfy your preferences by upgrading an older house. Try these options for improving energy efficiency in your home. Apply for the FHA’s Energy-Efficient Mortgage program. With an EEM, you can finance an already energy-efficient home or use funds...
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Posted on 03/31/2020
Services to Set Up Before You Move Into Your New House
If you recently bought a house, congratulations! Now, you just need to pack up your belongings, finalize your home purchase and relocate to your new address. You also may want to set up the following services prior to completing your move: 1. Electric What good is a new house that lacks electricity? Fortunately, if you contact the electric company...
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Posted on 03/24/2020
Protect Your Investment: Defending Against Termites
Photo by Binyamin Mellish from Pexels Termites are one of the worst possible nightmares you can face as a homeowner. These common insects can cause major structural damage right under your nose and eventually lead to thousands of dollars in repairs. Because they live in underground nests and inside the foundation of the home, it can be difficult...
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Posted on 03/20/2020
Middletown, DE Real Estate Market Update
Click here to view Middletown, DE blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 03/17/2020
What Defines a Successful Home Search?
A successful home search enables you to discover your dream residence at a budget-friendly price. However, conducting a successful house search may be difficult, particularly for individuals who fail to prepare for the homebuying journey. Lucky for you, there are many things you can do to prevent problems as you search for your ideal home. Now, let's take a...
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Posted on 03/10/2020
How To Make Your Sliding Glass Doors More Secure
You think a lot about ways to keep your family and property safe, but there are so many little things that need to be secured. If your home has sliding glass doors, you may not know how to secure them properly. Read on for steps on how to get your sliding glass doors completely secure. Know The Risks While...
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Posted on 03/20/2020
417 Cavalier Drive, Middletown, DE 19709 now has a new price of $342,500!
Welcome to the desirable community of Lakeside! This beautiful Lakeside home is situated perfectly within the community, with attractive community open space at one end of the road and access to Silver Lake park at the other.Enter into the elegant two story foyer with a view to the right of the spacious formal living and dining room and straight ahead you will find the family room with an abundance of natural light and a fireplace with a cosy gas fire for those cooler evenings. The family room opens up to the spacious kitchen with tiled floor, granite countertops, tiled back splash, 42 inch cabinets and all new stainless appliances. There's...
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Posted on 03/20/2020
2613 Lamper Lane, Wilmington, DE 19808 is now new to the market!
One of the best in Heritage Park, this stunning colonial is the second largest model and has been updated to high standards and lovingly cared for by the present owners. Enter into the foyer to be greeted by beautiful hardwood floors throughout, plus the first floor has also been enriched with crown molding around every doorway which really makes the entrance to each room 'pop'. The family room has a lovely brick surround fireplace as the focal point with wooden mantel, which leads to the kitchen and breakfast room. The updated kitchen will not disappoint, with 42 inch cherry cabinets, large second pantry, granite countertops, tiled...
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Posted on 03/20/2020
135 Edgar Road, Townsend, DE 19734 is now new to the market!
Do not miss the opportunity to own this wonderful 4 bed 2.5 bath colonial in the charming community of Townsend Village. Perfectly situated on Edgar Road, opposite a wooded lot, which the present owner has taken full advantage of by installing a small wooden deck on the front of the home for relaxing and enjoying the view!Upon entering, you are greeted with rich, dark-toned wood plank with french doors to the left. The current owner has used this space as a living room and office, but it could also be used as a living/dining combination. The kitchen area is filled with natural light from the beautiful upgraded sunroom with arched center...
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