December 2014 – Cooper Realty Associates

December 31, 2014

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Today’s food for thought is from Jonathan Swift: “A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart.” (Fred) “Money is to be used to pay your physical debts not your moral debts.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 615186 – at $289,000. A Secluded 5 BR, 3 BA home in 2300 sq. ft. on 2.14 acres is available. Two bathrooms, the kitchen and living room have been remodeled. This home is a MUST SEE! Also there is a $5K closing cost incentive with an acceptable offer.

December 30, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Wanamaker: Courtesy is the one coin you can never have too much of or be stingy with.” (Fred) “Courtesy, Respect, and Civility have lost their glimmer in today’s society to its detriment.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 612031 – From $119,300 to $119,000. A 4 BR, 1.5 BA Rancher with 1752 sq. ft. on .41 acres has been reduced. The home features an eat-in kitchen, a wood burning fire place, a master suite with a large sitting area, a fenced rear yard a 2 storage sheds round out this property.

December 29, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Wanamaker: “It’s easy to work for somebody else; all you have to do is show up.” (Fred) “You might want to add value to your time.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 619135 – From $77,000 to $67,000. “Love the look feel of a quaint village.” This 11 room Victorian is for you. Bethel, a 19^th century shipbuilding community is nestled on the Broad Creek just outside of Laurel, DE.

Also, the July 2014 average home value in Bethel is $218,220… so our $67,000, plus about $150,00 renovation budget would bring you in at $217,000.

December 26, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from John Wanamaker: “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I don’t know which half.” (Fred) “I feel that most of my advertising budget is wasted, but you must be seen.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 617631 – From $310,000 to $300,000. A Selbyville DE, Coastal Contemporary with 4 BR, 3.5 BA in Arrington Woods has been reduced. The home has a good rental history, first and second floor Master Suites, 2 Guest rooms, a sleeping loft, Sunroom, Barbecue Patio, and a deck off the Master Suite.

December 24, 2014

Merry Christmas to All!!

Today’s food for thought is from John Tyler: “I can never consent to being dictated to.” (Fred) “I am with Tyler on this one.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 618934- From 799,000 to $749,999. A Reboboth Beach DE Rancher with 3 BR, 2 BA in 2070 sq. ft. has been reduced 50K. The house has a large 3 season room and is close to the Beach and Boardwalk.

December 23, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Stuart Mill: “I am not aware that any community has a right to force another to be civilized.” (Fred) “There is no right, but it is done all the time.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 618488 – $155,000 to $142,500. A Millsboro DE, Fannie Mae, Cape Cod with 4 BR, 3 BA in 1680 sq. ft. on .69 acre has been reduced. The home features a rear deck and a large storage building.

December 22, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Quincy Adams: “The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.” (Fred) “Today we are ripping the principles of Christianity from those of civil government—for no reason.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 617772 – From $119,900 to $107,500. A Millsboro DE Cape Cod with 3 BR, 2 BA in 1723 sq. ft. in .33 acres has been reduced. The home has hardwood under the carpets, an eat-in kitchen, a wood burning fire place, a 1^st floor master bedroom but needs some TLC.

December 19, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from John Quincy Adams: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” (Fred) “Be careful here, because leaders come in all varieties.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 618820 – From $479,900 to $459,000. A Lewes DE Contemporary with 4 BR, 3.5 BA, in 3150 sq. ft. on .25 acre has been reduced. The home has an oversized Master Suite, an open floor plan, a breakfast nook, a sunroom, formal DR, 2 decks and a fenced rear yard.

December 17, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Quincy Adams: “America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy.” (Fred) “If John Quincy were alive today he might have to change his opinion about monsters like ISIS.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 616104 – From $240,000 to $237,500. A Milford DE Waterfront Colonial with 3 BR, 2.5 BA, in 2182 sq. ft. on .19 acres has been reduced. The main living area is upstairs with awesome pond views, a gas fireplace and a large kitchen.

December 16, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from John Quincy Adams: “Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.” (Fred) “There are times when you must vote your principles even when you are alone, because there are many who won’t.”

Today’s BARGIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 614481 – From $975,000 to $925,000. A Rehoboth Beach DE Cottage with 4 BR, 2 BA on .12 acre that has a $30,900 rental income, a front screened porch a fenced back yard and is close to everything at the beach has been reduced.

December 12, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Locke: “What worries you, masters you.” (Fred) “I think worry or fear can easily control one.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 613501- From $205,900 to $199,900. A Laurel DE Rancher with 3 BR, 2 BA, in 1600 sq. ft. on .75 acre which boasts an irrigation system, heated garage, split floor plan and an expansive back deck has just been reduced.

December 12, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from John Marshall: “To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.” (Fred) “I am not sure that listening alone without some discourse can influence much.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 618016 – From $985,000 to $945,000. A North Bethany Beach DE, Contemporary with 4 BR, 2.5 BA on .12 acre that has a screened-in porch, an outside shower, and a deck.

December 10, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Locke: “I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.” (Fred) “Actions usually have been thought out in business but in love not necessarily.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 613668 – $274,900 to $249,500. A Milton DE, Fannie Mae, Cape Cod with 4 BR, 3.5 BA on 1.75 acre which boasts HW Floors, a screen-in porch and a gas fireplace.

December 8, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from John Henry Patterson: “An executive is a person who always decides sometimes he decides correctly, but he always decides.” (Fred) “People are made executives because they act, and removed when they act wrongly.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 61773-From $169,900 to $159,900. A Seaford DE, Rancher with 3 BR, 2 BA, in 1440 sq. ft. on .73 acre that boasts a rear screen-in porch.

December 8, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Hancock: “The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.” (Fred) “If you get respect from others in business, influence comes naturally.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 614400-From $164,000 to 159,900. A Seaford DE, Cape Cod with 4 BR, 2 BA in 1800 sq. ft. on .57 acres has been reduced. The home has a 1^st floor Master, HW Flooring, Cedar Closet, Full Basement, a drive-thru attached garage and a detached garage.

December 5, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from John Calvin: “I consider looseness with words no less a defect than looseness of the bowels.” (Fred) “Diarrhea of the mouth is more dangerous than of the bowel.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 616845 – $103,950 to $74,900. A Seaford DE (Bank Owned) Colonial with 4 BR, 1.5 BA in 1545 sq. ft. on .47 acre that is being sold “As IS”.

November 3, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Adams: “There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.” (Fred) “It is a shame that public education seems to do neither.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 617746 – From $849,500 to $829,500. A Lewes DE Contemporary with 4 BR, 4.5 BA on .46 acre which has a Stone FP, a granite and SS Kitchen, a 1^st floor Master Suite, a 3 car garage, a screened porch, a paver patio and a finished Basement.

December 2, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Adams: “Arms in the hands of citizens may be used at individual discretion…in private self-defense.” (Fred) “Arms in the home come with a responsibility for their safe storage and education on their proper usage.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 617931 – From $439,900 to $419,900. A Rehoboth Beach DE Rancher with 4 BR, 3.5 BA on .41 acres which boasts a deck off the Sunroom with fire pit and a detached screened room with Hottub and a large Master Suite.