Dianne Platt, Team Platt Realty's Blog

Posted on 03/03/2020
First-Time Buyers: Foresight Over Hindsight
Photo by GaudiLab via Shutterstock In the rush and excitement to find the perfect home and make it yours, there are some things best learned beforehand rather than through hindsight. Here are some suggestions from first-time homebuyers that would have made the entire process less challenging. Know where you stand. If you plan to buy a home, even...
Budget
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Posted on 02/25/2020
Four DIY Walkways to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal
Photo by Craig Tidball on Unsplash It's probably much easier and less expensive than you realize to improve your home's curb appeal. Simple fixes such as replacing rickety porch railings or giving trim a fresh, bright coat of paint go a long way toward making prospective home buyers smile. And when you create a welcoming pathway, that leads...
House Walkway
Curb Appeal
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Posted on 02/18/2020
How to Transform Your Room and Stay in Budget
Photo by Dominika Roseclay via Pexels Giving your space a much-needed makeover doesn't have to take a lot of time or money. Whether you want to recreate the space for a party, prepare for a sale, or simply make an old room look new, here's a solution for you. Use these tips to completely transform your room in...
Home Decor
Diy
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Posted on 02/11/2020
Mailbox Rules to Remember
Photo by Lee via Pixabay Putting a new mailbox up? Be sure to follow the official guidance from the U.S. Postal Service.® Here are a few rules, tips, and suggestions to make your mail carrier's day a little smoother. Putting Up a New Mailbox USPS-approved mailboxes have Postmaster General (PMG) approval labels. Have your post office approve your...
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Mail Carrier
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Posted on 02/04/2020
How to Make Common Home Cleaners
Photo by Monfocus via Pixabay Homemade cleaning solutions aren't just effective. They're also free of irritating chemicals, gentle on delicate surfaces, and easy on the environment. Here are a few recipes for making your own cleaning solutions. Natural Wood Polish This is a classic mix: In a small cup, mix one part olive oil to one part lemon...
Cleaning
Cleaning
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Posted on 03/03/2020
439 Boxwood Lane, Middletown, DE 19709 is now new to the market!
Welcome to this absolutely delightful ranch home, set in the quiet community of Evergreen Acres on a generous 1.11 acre lot. Located at the back of the community, this great spot is tree lined across the rear, is beautifully landscaped and has a newly installed fence along the length of the driveway. PLUS, this small community offers the added bonus of having no HOA restrictions and plenty of space to store a boat or RV or to build that pole barn that you've always wanted!This wonderful home has been meticulously cared for over the years by its original owners and offers a formal living room, dining room, family room and and eat-in kitchen...
Real Estate
Middletown
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Posted on 02/28/2020
417 Cavalier Drive, Middletown, DE 19709 now has a new price of $349,900!
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...
Real Estate
Middletown
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Posted on 02/08/2020
417 Cavalier Drive, Middletown, DE 19709 is now new to the market!
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...
Real Estate
Middletown
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