Author: avets

April 15, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Elbert Hubbard:  “A man is not paid for having a head and hands, but for using them.”  (Fred)  “Who would have thought this is true in our, you owe me society.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #595005-$299,950 to $259,900.  Here is a large Colonial in Bridgeville, DE with 4 BR, 2 BA, in 2920 sq. ft. on 2 48 acres that boasts a huge master (12’ x 29’), a 3 bay detached garage (40’x 60’) and a brick fireplace.  Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.comApril 15, 2013

Gay Marriage

April 12, 2013.

I think it is time to weigh in on same sex marriage.

I am against the minority changing the definition of a word that has meant the same thing for centuries.  I took out my trusty Webster’s New Students Dictionary circa 1974, and the definition of marriage is as follows:  1a : the state of being married  b :  the mutual relationship of husband and wife : WEDLOCK c : the institution whereby a man and a woman are joined in a special social and legal relationship for the purposes of making a home and raising a family  2:  an act of marrying;  esp : the wedding ceremony and attendant festivities or formalities 3 : an intimate or close union.

However, Gay Advocates are God’s creatures and deserve the same legal rights that married couples have.  A Civil Union which seems to be the term of choice, is all right by me.  It just seems that the rush to establish this type of legal relationship will have many unintended consequences.

We have had several centuries of case law on marriages and divorces.  We have little or none for same sex unions and the dissolution of the same.  Will same sex couples have the right to adopt children?  There will be instances where children will be involved from a previous relationship.  Who gets custody in the event of dissolution of the union?  Who has to pay child support?  Who is the mother or father?  Can a father have a union with his son?  Can a mother have a union with her daughter?

I believe that to rush into a Civil Union or whatever term is chosen (anything except marriage) until some of these questions are answered by legislation is foolish.  Let us not create huge problems because we are in haste or because the minority sees an opening for their agenda.

Fred Sponseller

April 10, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Edmund Barton:  “It is the duty of the State to educate, and the right of the people to demand education.”  (Fred)  “Today the State provides a lousy education, therefore we the people must demand more, and it is not only money, the whole system is in crisis.”

Fred’s Pick of the day is MLS #596753-$329,000.  A Milton DE home with 4 BR, 3.5 BA, in 2400 sq. ft. has many upgrades including; SS appliances, granite, a screened porch, and a paver patio.  Please call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.com

April 9, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Edmond About:  “Marriage, in life, is like a dual in the midst of a battle.”  (Fred)  “I am not sure dual is the correct word, maybe a collaboration.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #602199-$216,900.  A Selbyville DE interior Townhome in Bayside that has 4 BR, 3.5 BA in 1980 sq. ft. that boasts first and second floor covered porches, and open floor plan and a gas fireplace.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comApril 9, 2013

April 5, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Edward Coke:  “Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.”  (Fred)  “The market always sets the price and the market is always in perpetual motion.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 602200-$349,000.  A charming Ocean Block Condo in Dewey Beach, DE which has 2 BR, 1 BA and has Ocean Views.  Call me to see this beach house at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comApril 5, 2013

April 3, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Edward Gibbon:  “Our work is the presentation of our capabilities.”  (Fred)  “This is true except when the Peter Principle is reached.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 573662-$1,800,000.  A just reduced Waterfront Mansion in Lewes, DE which has 6 BR, 3 BA, 2 ½ BA, in 5500 sq. ft. on .74 acre which includes a 100’ pier with a 30’ “T” at the end and a boat lift, a 20×40 heated pool, 4 fireplaces, a 12 zone irrigation system, a Wolf range and a Sub-Zero refrig. Plus all floors are oak or tile.  Call me to see this elegant home at 302 258-6982.  www.fredsporch.comApril 3, 2013

April 2, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Edward Gibbon:  “I am indeed rich, since my income is superior to my expenses, and my expense is equal to my wishes.”  (Fred)  “Mr. Gibbon knows what is enough, a most enviable position.”

Fred’s Pick of the day is MLS # 600470-$449,900.  A stately waterfront Colonial in Seaford, DE which has 4BR, 3.5 BA, in 4100 sq. ft. on 1.65 acres, which includes these goodies, a 4KW solar electric array, a heated salt water pool and a screened back porch.  Please call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.com April 2, 2013

April 1, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Florence Nightingale:  “I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse.”  (Fred)  “It is always best to lead by example and hold others to your standards.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 653003-$13,300.  Here is a great top level townhome trailer that features awesome views of the city landfill, 1 BR, and outside BA, a great kitchen with a new Coleman Stove, and a college refrigerator.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this gem!    April FoolsApril 1, 2013

March 29, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Francis Bacon:  “A bachelor’s life is fine at breakfast, a flat lunch, and a miserable dinner.”  (Fred)  “This quote is a thumbs up for marriage.”

Today is Good Friday, lest we forget, today is the day that God’s only Son died for us!

March 27, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Francis Bacon:  “Hope is a good breakfast, but is a bad supper.”  (Fred)  “If you hope for a good dinner and it is dinnertime, your hope is in vain, replace hope with action and maybe the outcome will be a good dinner.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 590683-$198,500.  A new home in Seaford DE, has 3 BR, 2 BA, in 1620 sq. ft. on .68 acre that boasts an open/split floor plan with vaulted ceilings.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home.March 27, 2013

March 26, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Albert Einstein:  “If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.”  (Fred)  “If that is true we are in real trouble.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 599099-$169,900.  A Millsboro DE brick rancher with 3 BR, 1.5 Bath in 1256 sq. ft. that boast an in-town location, partial fencing, a patio, storage shed, an eat-in kitchen, and a wood burning fireplace.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.March 26, 2013

March 25, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Albert Einstein:  “Two things are infinite:  the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.”  (Fred)  “I just can’t understand how it is alright to spend what you don’t have and not think there will be consequences.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601367-$149,500.  A Rancher in Laurel DE with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, in 1800 sq. ft. in .33 acre and has an updated kitchen and new paint.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.March 25, 2013

March 22, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Albert Einstein:  “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales.  If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”  (Fred)  “Fairy tales can be kind of gruesome but usually have happy endings after some trials and tribulations.”

Fred’s pick of the Day is MLS # 602139-$129,900.  A charming Bridgeville, DE Colonial which has 3 BR, 1 BA, in 1300 sq. ft. on .29 acre, with a wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors throughout.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.March 22, 2013

March 20, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Cicero, 55 BC:  “The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome become bankrupt.  People must learn to work instead of living on public assistance.”  (Fred)  “There is nothing new under the sun, history repeats itself, and the definition of an idiot (doing things the same way and expecting different results), all come into play here.  We have done it again!

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 600007-$124,000.  This is a Fannie Mae property in Georgetown DE, with 6 BR, 4BA, in 4710 sq. ft. on 5 acres, that has just been reduced.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.March 20, 2013

March 19, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from William Shakespeare:  “We know what we are, but not what we may be.”  (Fred)  “Opportunity can change the course of one’s life in unexpected ways.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601769-$999,000.  Here is a waterfront home in Dagsboro DE with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, in 4016 sq. ft. on 1.09 acres, that boasts an open floor plan with water views throughout, a Chef’s Kitchen, hardwoods, large sunroom, and a pier with a boat lift.  Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.March 19, 2013

March 18, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from William Shakespeare:  “This above all:  to thine own self be true.”  (Fred)  “If you don’t love yourself, you can’t love another.”

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 601881-$549,000.  A Beach Front Cottage on Slaughter Beach, DE that has 3 BR, 2.5 BA in 1864 sq. ft. on .29 acre.  The home is furnished with a wraparound deck, and a fireplace.  Call me to see this cottage at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comMarch 18, 2012

March 15, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from William Shakespeare:  “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.”  (Fred)  “Your mind knows true love, your eyes know lust, and together they know a winner.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601193-$399,000.  Here is an end unit Townhome in Bethany Beach, DE with 3 BR, 2.5 BA that overlooks the wetlands and is only ¾ mile from the Boardwalk and Beach.  The community has a pool, tennis, a kayak/canoe launch and a fishing pier.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comMarch 15, 2013

March 13, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from William Shakespeare:  “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.”  (Fred)  “Love all that will let you, be careful whom you trust, and don’t burn bridges.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 590608-$279,000.  Here is a Milton, DE rancher with 3 BR, 2 BA on 2.02 acres.  The home has new carpet and a sunroom off the living room.  Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comMarch 13, 2013

March 12, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Xenophon:  “Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.”  (Fred)  “The early bird does not always get the worm.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601533-$274,900.  A 3 story home on Broadkill Beach, Milton DE with 3 BR, 2BA, in 1568 sq. ft. on .17 acre.  The home has an outside shower, a 2 zone HVAC, an open concept and is only 2 blocks to Delaware Bay.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comMarch 12, 2013

March 11, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Xun Zi:  “The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.”  (Fred)  “Backbones are pliable or rigid as circumstances dictate and so should we, but don’t lose sight of the prize.”

Fred’s pick of the Day is MLS # 600226-$89,900.  The price was just raised $900.00 on this small 2 BR, 1.5 BA Bungalow in Oak Orchard, DE.  The home has been redone and the lot rent is $2780/yr.  An alternative to trailer living.  Call me @ 302 259-6983 to see this home. March 11, 2013