Author: avets

January 6, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from Aaron Burr:  “The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business.”  (Fred) “By all means make your business a pleasure, we always do better if work is a pleasure.”

Fred’s pick of the Day is MLS # 608362-From $119,000 to $109,000.  A cute 4 BR, 1BA Bungalow in Blades has been reduced.  This home is 1400 sq. ft. large and is perfect for first time home buyers or retirees.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comJanuary 6, 2014

January 3, 2014

The first thought for the day 2014 is from James Madison:  Philosophy is common sense with big words.”  (Fred)  “Philosophy uses large words in an effort to confuse us in our efforts to solve insolvable questions.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 608719-From $275,000 to $268,000.  A Seaford DE, Rancher with 4 BR, 2 BA, in 2100 sq. ft. on 1.67 acres is available.  The home boasts new windows, new Master Bath, fireplace and a rear screened-in porch.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6893.  www.fredsporch.comJanuary 3, 2013

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 30, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Henry David Thoreau:  “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”  (Fred)  “Smart hard work is the foundation of success.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 606872-From $724,900 to $649,000.  A Coastal Colonial in Dagsboro, DE which has 5 BR, 4.5 BA in 3196 sq. ft. on .22 acres is available.  The home features a wrap-around 2nd floor porch, and a custom floor plan.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 20, 2013

December 24, 2013

Today as our families gather to celebrate, remember why we have this Holiday and the Spirit that comes with it.  Let us pray and the children have a ball with their presents.

Peace on Earth and Good will to All!!

Today’s food for today is from Henry David Thoreau:  “Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”  (Fred)  “I agree!”DSC04351

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 20, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Fred Sponseller:  “The hardest things in life are to find the right mate, to use your talents to their upmost potential, and to know what is enough.”  (Fred)  “I have been blessed with the right mate for 42 years (Happy Anniversary Donna), have used my talents well, and have enough to be happy.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 608611-From $1,879,000 to $1,789,000.  A Bethany Beach DE waterfront home that has a 3 boat slip, boat and jet ski lift, in-ground heated pool and hot tub, 2 master suites and 3 BR with an en suite, gourmet kitchen, 2 living areas and an elevator.  Call me to see this grand home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 20, 2013

December 18, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Henri Frederic Amiel:  “Work while you have the light.  You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.”  (Fred)  “To not use the talent given you is a great travesty.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 609155-From $289,000 to $275,000.  A Milton DE Colonial with 3 BR, 2.5 BA, in 2400 sq. ft. on .12 acre is now available.  Built in 2008 this home has been maintained in a as new condition.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 18, 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 16, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Harriet Tubman:  “I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.”  (Fred)  “They are many types of slavery, only the obvious are illegal.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 607863-From $135,000 to $121,500.  A Bethel DE Farm House is going to Auction 12/22/2013.  The home has 3 BR, 2 BA, on .79 acre, a new kitchen, updated BR’s, living room and dining room and one bath that needs rehab.  A 5% buyer’s Premium will apply.  Call me to see this diamond in the rough at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 16, 2013

December 13, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Hector Hugh Munro:  It’s no use growing older if you only learn new ways of misbehaving yourself.”  (Fred)  “Is this only the bad die young?”

December 13, 2013Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 606867-From $699,900 to $649,900.  A charming 1900’s Colonial in downtown Lewes, DE which has 3 BR, 3 BA on .12 acres is available.  The home has HW floors, exposed beams, open kitchen with island, a gas fireplace, a master suite with a sitting room, and a patio with pool and waterfall.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this gem.   www.fredsporch.com

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 10, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Gustave Flaubert:  “Nothing is more humiliating than to see idiots succeed in enterprises we have failed in.”  (Fred)  “Our failures should be our lessons learned and idiots have the lord to protect them-don’t be jealous.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 605410-From $339,000 to $319,000.  A Contemporary 4 BR, 2.5 BA home in Ocean View, DE has been reduced.  The home is in excellent shape and is only 2 miles to the Ocean.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 10, 2013

December 9, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Gustave Flaubert:  “I love good sense above all, perhaps because I have none.”  (Fred)  “Good sense keeps us grounded, but don’t let it stop dreaming.”

 

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 607854-From $127,900 to $124,900.  A newer home in Delmar, DE with 3 BR, 2 BA that has SS appliances, new flooring, countertops and a first floor Master Suite is now available.  Call me  at 302 258-6983 to see this home.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 9, 2013

December 6, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Gustave Flaubert:  Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.”  (Fred)  “Trade violence for aggressive and I agree.”

 

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 605156-From $287,500 to $258,000.  Here is a Townhome in Bethany Beach, DE that has 3 BR, and 2.5 BA.  The perfect vacation spot, you can walk to the beach and it has a good rental history.  fred@fredsporch.comDecember 6, 2013

December 4, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Guillaume Apollinaire:  “Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.”  (Fred)  “The most difficult thing is to realize what happiness is to you and not to over pursue.”

 

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 608284-From $849,000 to $829,000.  A Millsboro DE Coastal Contemporary home with 5 BR, 5 BA, 2 ½ BA, in 4636 sq. ft. on .12 acre in the Peninsula is available.  The home has 3 levels with an elevator, all the BR’s are Master Suites and there are porches everywhere.  This is a Golf Community.  Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 4, 2013

December 3, 2013

December 3, 2013Today’s food for thought is from Grover Cleveland:  “The ship of Democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those aboard.  (Fred)  “Our downfall will come from within, Government cannot nor should it become your Parents.”

 

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601674-From $649,900 to $599,900.  A waterfront home in Millsboro, DE which has 4 BR, 3.5 BA in 2900 sq. ft. on .68 acres is available.  The home has two Master Suites and a multi-slip  dock.  Call me to see this lovely home at 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

November 11, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Charles Dickens:  “If there were no bad people, there would be no good lawyers.”  (Fred)  “If that is the only justification for lawyers then get rid of them both.”

 

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #606303-From $199,900 to $188,000.  This home just north of Laurel, DE, is a New Quality Built Home with 3 BR, 2 BA, in 1800 sq. ft. on 1.21 acres.  This home has an Open Floor Plan and is ready NOW!  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comNovember 29, 2013

November 27, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!  Please stay home and celebrate this great Family Holiday and if you must do your shopping on Black Friday, not Thanksgiving.

Today’s food for thought is from Charles Dickens:  “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen six, result happiness.”  (Fred)  “Living within ones means created contentment.”

 

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #603930-$339,500.  Here is a Milton, DE home in Slaughter Beach with 3 BR, 2.5 BA with views of Delaware Bay.  The home boasts a Fire Place, corian counters, rinnai Hot Water, a wraparound porch and an enclosed sunroom.  Call me to see me this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comNovember 27, 2013