August 11, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Honore de Balzac: “Towns find it as hard as houses of business to rise again from ruin.” (Fred) “Our small towns must strive to diversify their economies.”

For the next few days I am going to feature a series of 4 BR homes that I have listed. It is not often that so many 4 BR homes are available in a variety of price ranges. Home # 4:

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 612031-From 129,000 to $119,000. A Seaford DE country rancher with 4 BR, 1.5 Bath home in 1742 sq. ft. on .41 acres that boasts a sitting room in the master suite, a large eat-in kitchen, a great room with fireplace, a fenced back yard with storage shed complete this offering. A lot of house for the money!August 11, 2014

August 6, 2014

Today’s Food for thought is from Honore de Balzac: “There is no such thing as a great talent without great will power.” (Fred) “Will Power is a great asset if one cares to use it.”

For the next few days I am going to feature a series of 4 BR homes that I have listed. It is not often that so many 4 BR homes are available in a variety of price ranges. Home # 2:

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 608361- only $249,000. An Ellendale DE Rancher with 4 BR, 2 BA, home in 2250 sq. ft. on 6.64 acres that boasts a Jacuzzi in the master bath, a custom tiles shower, a formal dining room with a tray ceiling and inlayed floor, two rear decks, eat-in kitchen, fireplace, great room, and a bridge over a Koi pond brings you to the front door.August 6, 2014

July 7, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Gustave Flaubert: “I love good sense above all, perhaps because I have none.” (Fred) “Good sense and common sense are a good thing to have, it beats being clueless.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 612319 – From $165,900 to $149,900. A Dagsboro DE Rancher with 3 BR, 2 BR on .29 acre has been reduced to bargain territory. A nice starter or retirement home with a carport, rear deck and storage shed.July 7, 2014

June 16, 2014

Yesterday was Father’s Day. Being a father is one of the greatest parts of our lives. Today however, many men walk away from their responsibility as a father and let the mothers and the state raise their child. This has to STOP!!

Today’s food for thought is from Grover Cleveland: “The lesson should be constantly enforced that though the people support the Government, Government should not support the people.” (Fred) “The Government did not bring you into this world, so why should it support you.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 612658-From $193,921 to $188,900. A Seaford DE 4 BR, 2 BA home in 1880 sq. ft. on .51 acres that boasts a gas FP, updated kitchen and baths and skylights. Please call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.June 16,2014

May 27, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Napoleon Bonaparte: “A man will fight harder for his interests than for his rights.” (Fred) “If his rights are in place then his interests must be close at hand.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS#612768-From $154,900 to 149,000. A Seaford DE bank owned home in need of renovation, which has 4 BR, 2BA in 2100 sq, ft. on 2.18 acres has been reduced. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.May 27, 2014

April 22, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Miguel de Cervantes:  “Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret, nor observes a promise.”  (Fred)  “Moderation must be established for each individual, just make sure you know yours.”

Today’s BARGAIN from Fredsporch.com is MLS #609314-From $449,000 to $430,000.  A large Lewes De Rancher with 4 BR, 2.5 BA on .52 acre which has an open concept and upgraded kitchen.  Please call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.April 22, 2014

March 4, 2014

It’ only 18 degrees this morning.

Today’s Thoughts are from Epictetus: If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.”  (Fred)  “I am not sure that being thought foolish and stupid is great for your self-esteem.”

Today’s Bargain from Fredsporch.com is MLS # 605801-From $369,900 to $359,900.   A Seaford DE rancher with 3 BR, 1.5 BA in 2008 sq. ft. on 3.63 acres is available.  A second 3 BR, 1BA Home is included for this price.  This could be an in-law home.  Call me to see this home @ 258-6983.March 4, 2014

March 3, 2014

It’s Snowing Again!!!

Today’s food for thought is from Epictetus:  “If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother.”  (Fred)  “I agree, however no one should get carte blanche especially if drugs are involved.”

Today’s Bargain from fredsporch.com. is MLS # 609611-From $179,000 to 169,000.  A large Bank Owned property in Harbeson DE with 5 BR, 2.5 BA in 2194 sq. ft. on 2.5 acres that boasts a fireplace, a large deck, and large master suite.  The Home is sold AS IS.  Call me to see this house @302 258-6983.March 3, 2014

February 19, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Plato:  “Better a little which is well done, than a great deal imperfectly.”  (Fred)  “There is that word little again; I hope it is just behind a lot.”

February 19, 2013Today’s Bargain from www.fredsporch.com is MLS #581988-From $265,000 to $249,000.  A Seaford DE Rancher in Rivers End that has 3BR, 2 BA in 2161 sq. ft. on a large lot that features  Double Sided FP, a fantastic Master Suite and a large rear Deck.  Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.

February 17, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Plato:  “As the builders say, the larger stones do not lie well without the lesser.”  (Fred)  “Society needs all of its parts to be strong.”

 

Today’s Bargain from www.fredsporch.com is MLS #609104-From $199,500 to $159,900.  A Selbyville DE Short Sale that has 2 BR, 1 BA, in 1480 sq. ft. on 1.03 acre is a perfect retirement home.  The home has a FP, work shop, an above ground pool with privacy fence.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.February 17, 2014

February 5, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Plato:  “The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”  (Fred)  “I wonder how “little” would be defined by a word wizard like Bill Clinton?”

February 5, 2014

Today’s Bargain from fredsporch.com is MLS # 601837-From $249,900 to $239,000.  A Georgetown DE, 4 year old Cape Cod with 3 BR, 2 BA, in 2352 sq. ft. on 1.11 acres has been reduced to Bargain status.  The second floor is partially finished with room for another BR and BA.  Call me to see this Bargain at 302 258-6983.

February 3, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Plato:  “Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.”  (Fred)  “Ignorance always has an opinion and maybe two.”

February 3, 2014

Today’s Bargain from fredsporch.com is MLS # 592050-From $154,900 to $140,000.  A Seaford DE “Short Sale” Bargain with 4 BR, 2 BA, in 1855 sq. ft. on .96 acre that borders State of Delaware Woodlands is now available.  The home has a brick fireplace with a pellet stove in the LR and taxes are $610.00/yr.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this Bargain.

January 20, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from Albert Pike:  “A man should live with his superiors as he does with his fire:  not too near, lest he burn; nor too far off, lest he freeze.”  (Fred)  “We always gravitate toward our own comfort zone:  sometimes greatness commands us to leave that zone.”

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Fred’s (The Bargain Man) pick of the day is MLS #600296-From $79,000 to $60,000.  Here is a Seaford, DE Rancher under Guardianship of the Court-Sold AS IS.  The home has 3 BR, 1 BA, in 1100 sq. ft. on .22 acre.  The neighborhood averages about 135K.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comJanuary 20, 2014

January 14, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from Adam Smith:  “On the road from the City of Skepticism, I had to pass through the Valley of Ambiguity.”  (Fred)  “Ambiguity confuses everyone, it is an instrument of those who seek control.”

Fred’s (The Bargain Man) pick of the day is MLS # 608822-From $233,425 to $220,000.  A Georgetown DE Cape Cod with 3 BR, 2 BA in 1900 sq. ft. on .41 acres (Double Lot) which has a gas FP, large family room, a 1 car detached garage, patio and a fenced yard.  Call me to see this bargain at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.com

January 14, 2014

January 13, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from Abraham Lincoln:  “America will never be destroyed from the outside.  If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroy ourselves.”  (Fred)  “With time comes change, but our core values MUST be maintained or we will go the way of Rome or any other great society in years past.”

Fred’s (The Bargain Man) pick of the day is MLS # 607655-From $179,000 to $169,000.  A Greenwood DE Class C Home with 4 BR, 2 BA in 1456 sq. ft. on 5 acres that boasts, new flooring, new Appliances, new roof and a 24’x 24’ garage with a 2nd floor.  Call me @ 302 258-6983 to see this Bargain.  www.fredsporch.comJanuary 13, 2014

December 13, 2013

Today’ food for thought is from Fred Sponseller:  “Another year in the can.  Now we can make resolutions for 2014.  Just keep one—do better!”

Fred’s last pick of the year is MLS # 609640-$109,900.  Fall in Love with the Price, and when you see the Home you will ask where to sign.  It is rare to find; this combination of an Outstanding Home at an Affordable Price.  With 3 BR, 2 BA, in 1456 sq. ft. situated on a double lot (.34 acres) this home fills in all the must have items.  The major upgrades (Roof, HVAC, Paint) make this home essentially free of major repairs for many years to come.  Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comLiving RM-1

December 23, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Henry Adams:  “All experience is an arch, to build upon.  (Fred)  “If we don’t learn from our experiences our building blocks will be unsuitable.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 609127-From $168,000 to $159,900.  A Seaford Rancher which is bank owned property, Sold AS IS, which has 3 BR, 2BA, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen with Corian Countertops, a Family Rm, a 3 Season Rm all in 1744 sq. ft. on .5 acre.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 23, 2013

December 17, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Harriet Tubman:  “Every great dream begins with a dreamer.”  (Fred)  “Dreamers with persistence usually become successful.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 607123-From $129,900 to $124,900.  An in-town Georgetown, DE Rancher that is a Short Sale is waiting for a new owner.  This home will provide plenty of work for that DYI guy or gal.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 17, 2013

December 11, 2013

December 11, 2013Today’s food for thought is from Harry Banks:  If at first you do succeed – try to hide your astonishment.”  (Fred)  “I love being astonished.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #605935-From $382,000 to $381,000.  A Lewes DE rancher with 3 BR, 2 BA in 2100 sq. ft. on 3.34 acres is available.  The home has just been updated with new paint, plumbing fixtures, appliances, countertops and hardwood flooring.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.com

December 13, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Grover Cleveland:  “The lesson should be constantly enforced that though the people support the Government, Government should not support the people.”  (Fred)  “Too bad that the people found out that they can vote themselves benefits which are overloading the ship of state and will cause it to sink.”

 

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 607185-From $127,600 to $108,750.  A HUD property in Milton, DE which has 3 BR, 2 BA and is SOLD AS IS, has been reduced again.  Call me to view this home @ 302 258-6983.  wwwfredsporch.comDecember 2, 2013