Author: avets

November 9, 2012

“The fewer the words, the better the prayer.”  Martin Luther  “Brevity is usually the better course of action.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 598005-$112,500.  A great starter or retirement home in Laurel, DE, this home has 3 BR, 1 BA, 1350 sq. ft. with a new furnace and appliances.  Please call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.

November 7, 2012

“A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband.”  Mencius  “I am sure that this true in certain circumstances, but not in the government we just elected.  (Fred)

 

Fred’s pick of the Day is MLS # 596287-$330,000.  Here is nice home in White Pine Harbor, Millville, DE on a double lot.  The home has 3 BR, 2BA a fireplace and wood burning stove all in 2000 sq. ft.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.

November 6, 2012

In politics… never retreat, never retract… never admit a mistake.”  Napoleon Bonaparte “It is unfortunate that our Congress has this emblazoned in their creed.”  (Fred)

 

Today is Election Day.  This is a very important election.  Your duty as a citizen is to VOTE–many lives were given so that you can VOTE.  Only if you VOTE can you complain about the outcome.  On a Partisan note—vote the incumbents out—they have done nothing for us and think only of themselves, it is time to start anew!

November 5, 2012

“Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret, nor observes a promise.”  Miguel de Cervantes  “Nothing in excess, is for the ages.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 599167-$289,000.  A 3657 sq. ft. Cape Cod on .98 acre in Prestigious Rivers End, Seaford, DE, the home boasts 3 master suites, a 4 car garage with HVAC and a workshop.  Call me @ 302 258-6093 to see this home.

November 3, 2012

“Don’t speak evil of someone if you don’t know for certain, and if you do know ask yourself, why am I telling it?”  Johann Kaspar Lavater “I am not for protecting criminals, but slander has no place in our society.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 593017-$39,900.  Here is an Estate sale of a 2 BR, 1 BA bungalow that is priced to sell, in Laurel, DE.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.

November 2, 2012

“I quote others only in order to better express myself.”  Michel de Montaigne  “There is nothing new under the sun, only things expressed better or waiting to be discovered.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 598475-$629,900.  This 5 year old Grand Estate in Selbyville, DE has 4 BR, 3.5 BA in 3961 sq. ft.  The home backs up to the i8th green of the Jack Nicklaus Golf Course at Bayside.  Call me @ 302 258-6983 to see this home.

October 31, 2012

“Enjoy your own life without comparing it to one of another.”  Marquis de Condorcet  “Envy should not enter into your life, make it what you will.”  (Fred)

 

Happy Halloween!  I talked to my son last night in Marlton, NJ, and when I asked if the grandkids would be out trick or treating tonight.   He said that the Marlton Police Dept. cancelled Halloween until Friday 11/02/2012.  I did not know that the Marlton Police Dept. had the power to cancel Halloween!  I guess that Hurricane Sandy had something to do with it.  Anyway have fun and be safe to the rest of the country tonight.

Sandy Update, 3 PM, 10/30/12.

October 30, 2012

Today we will update you on Sandy in Laurel, DE.  We were very very lucky to not have lost power.  We had no large trees down on the property, but many are waterlogged.  More heavy winds might change that.  The small stream behind our home is now a small lake but still away from the house.  Fred

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October 29, 2012-9AM

Good will is the only asset that the competition cannot undersell or destroy.”  Marshall Field  “Good will is like your reputation, only you can build or destroy it.”

(Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick today is Sandy.  Today most of us sit home and watch the storm as it nears.  The picture attached is the stream behind our home.  It is up about 9” from the start of the rain on Sunday picture taken at 9AM.  We will take another look later.

October 26, 2012

Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living.  The world owes you nothing. It was here first.”  Mark Twain “My how things have changed since Mr. Clements

was with us.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 598674-264,900.  This very large Laurel, DE Colonial built in 2007 is a Fannie Mae Homepath bargain.  The home has 4 BR, 2.5 BA,  3000 sq. ft., Hardwood floors, granite, a 2 car attached and a 3 car detached garages.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.

October 24, 2012

“He never chooses an opinion; he just wears whatever happens to be in style.”  Leo Tolstoy “This sounds like our political leaders; problem solving has become a lost art.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 590990-$189,000.  A historic Seaford DE Colonial that has modern amenities including hardwood floors, updated kitchen and first floor master, in-ground pool and a garage with a workshop. Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home.

October 23, 2012

“The production of too many useful things results in too many useless people.”  Karl Marx “Everyone needs a purpose, find it.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 595091-$574,900.  Here is an Ocean View, DE Contemporary with 4 BR, 3.5 BA in 3612 sq. ft. boasting HW floors, granite kitchen, 1st floor Master Suite, wet bar, outside oasis with fire pit and hot tub.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.

October 22, 2012

“Without doubt, machinery has greatly increased the number of well-to-do idlers.”  Karl Marx “Technology has increase spare time therefore, we need to be entertained.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 579899-$999,000.  This is an Ocean Front townhome in Fenwick Island, DE, with 4 BR, 4 BA, in 2046 sq. ft. that has been recently renovated.  Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.

October 20, 2012

“It’s easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top.”  Henry Ward Beecher “Ambition is always going to the top, and we all know what comes downhill.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 593306-$529,000.  A large Contemporary in Lewes, DE with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, a morning room, a large Master suite, backyard with pool, pool house, and beautiful landscaping is ready for you.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.

October 19, 2012

“I am confirmed in my division of human energies.  Ambitious people climb, but faithful people build.”  Julia Ward Howe “Would you rather be on the ladder of ambition or the solid footing of a built platform.  Thank goodness for diversity.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 597086-$229,000.  A large cape cod with 4 BR, 3 BA, granite countertops, hardwood floors and 2 Master Suites one on the first floor and one on the second floor, all in 2486 sq. ft.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.

October 17, 2012

“I never could be a partisan leader – a man of one idea.”  Joshua Chamberlain  “Partisan politics often become focused on only one idea; this is bad for the art of compromise, or God forbid a totally new idea.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 597760-$154,900.  Here is a modular home on .75 acres, with 3 BR, 2 BA, a garage and a screened porch.  Taxes are only $972.00.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.

October 16, 2012

“Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt, not swallowed.”  Josh Billings  “Flattery can serve too many purposes to be taken as the gospel.”  (Fred)

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 597970.  This home in the Glade, Rehoboth Beach, DE, boasts 3 BR, 2.5 BA, hardwood floors, new kitchen with granite countertops, A Florida Room, 2nd floor Master Suite and an inverted floor plan.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.