July 22, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from David Hume: “Men often act knowingly against their own interests.” (Fred) “Are these men being noble or just stupid? As PT Barnum said: “There is one born every minute.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 613426-From $499,000 to $475,000. A Dagsboro DE Cape Cod with 3 BR, 2.5 BA in 2339 sq. ft. on .62 acres which overlooks Vines Creek and boasts a first floor Master Suite, a 3 Seasons Room and a rear deck.July 22, 2014

July 16, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Delphine de Girardin: “Good taste is the modesty of the mind; that is why it cannot be imitated or acquired.” (Fred) “Yes, just like the guys on Duck Dynasty.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 613044-From $500,000 to $489,900. An Ocean View, DE Colonial with 5 BR, 3 BA, in 3676 sq. ft. on .20 acre that features a 2 story family room with a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, a gourmet kitchen, Screened Porch, and a large deck.July 16,2014

July 15, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from David Strauss: “The world is ultimately is what we say it is.” (Fred) “An infinite number of people can see the moon an call it whatever they please, but it is still the moon.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 602605-From $374,900 to $239,500. A Frankford DE, Contemporary with 3 BR, 2.5 BA, in 2300 sq. ft. has been reduced. The home has boasts a large workshop and exercise room on the first floor. The home is surrounded by wetlands and water and nearby Camp Barnes has nature trails and a boat ramp.July 15, 2014

July 9, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Gustave Flaubert: “Our ignorance of history causes us to slander our own times.” (Fred) “I you think today is bad, there were many times in the past that were worse.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 613384 – From $646,000 to $599,000. A Lewes DE Coastal Colonial with 5 BR, 2 BA, in 3200 sq. ft. on .16 acre is approaching Bargain Territory. The home id one block from the Lewes beach, has a detached garage, is beautifully landscaped with great rental potential.July 9, 2014

July 8, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Gustave Flaubert: “One can be the master of what one does, but never of what one feels.” (Fred) “Feelings are who we really are, and most of them are not revealed to the public.”

 

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 613418 – From $495,000 to $465,000. A Harbeson DE Colonial with 4 BR, 4.5 BA in 5736 sq. ft. on .38 acre is now a Buy. This huge home features a 1st floor Master Suite, an open floor plan, and a finished walk out basement, a 3 car garage, a deck and patio, just check out the great room-Wow.July 8, 2014

July 2, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from John Adams: “Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.” (Fred) “People who call a spade, a rose and yell at the top of their lungs, are trying to deceive us all.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 603288 – From $520,000 to $500,000. An Ocean View DE Colonial with 5 BR, 3 BA, in 2800 sq. ft. on .16 acre which boasts HW Floors, gas FP, a 1st floor Master Suite, and a maintenance free Hardi-Plank exterior.July 2, 2014

July 1, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Johann Kaspar Lavater: “The public seldom forgive twice.” (Fred) “Many of our current politicians don’t believe this.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 601930 – From $475,000 to $450,000. Here is a Bethany Beach DE Contemporary with 4 BR, 2.5 BA on .17 Acre (Canal View) which has an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, a gas FP, a 1st floor Master Suite and a three season room. The community offers a shuttle to the beach.July 1, 2014

June 23, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Gustave Flaubert: Success is a consequence and must not be a goal.” (Fred) “Hard and smart work in our niche will bring success.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 612233 – From $349,900 to $339,900. A Milton DE Craftsman Style Home with 3 BR, 2 BA in 2355 sq. ft. on .13 acre which has a full basement, a Screened-in Porch, an open floor plan, HW floors, and granite and SS in the kitchen. E-mail me to see this home at fred@fredsporch.com.June 23, 2014

June 10, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Giordano Bruno: “With luck on your side, you can do without brains.” (Fred) “Unfortunately luck will not always be with you but your brains or lack thereof will be.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 611778 – From $325,900 to $299,000. A New Millsboro DE home with 4 BR, 2.5 BA 0n .19 acres boasts SS and granite kitchen, a Screened-In Porch, a front balcony has been reduced. The community offers a golf course, clubhouse, pool, and two fitness centers. Please call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.June 10, 2014

May 16, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Millard Fillmore: “It is not strange… to mistake change for progress.” (Fred) “Change for change’s sake does not always produce progress, but often confusion.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM is MLS #611697-From 269,000 to $259,000. An almost new home in Milford DE with 4 BR, 2.5 BA on .59 acre is now available. The home has an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen and vaulted ceilings. Call me at 302 258-6983.May 16, 2014

April 29, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Miguel de Cervantes:  “Forewarned and forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory.”  (Fred)  “One should also prepare for Plan B or C.”

Today’s BARGAIN from Fredsporch.com is MLS #604313-From $475,000 to $469,900.  An Executive Home in Seaford, DE with 5 BR, 4 BA, in 4770 sq. ft. in 1.177 acre which has an open floor plan, a first floor bedroom and a huge bonus room.  E-mail me to see this home at fred@fredsporch.com .April 29,2014

April 15, 2014

Happy Tax Day!

Today’s food for thought is from Michel de Montaigne:  “Wit is a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not how to use it discreetly.”  (Fred)  “Wit is a double edged sword, it can cut both ways and not always equally.”

April 8, 2014Today’s BARGAIN from fredsporch.com is MLS #610937-From $749,900 to $699,999.  A Dagsboro DE Contemporary with 3 BR, 2.5 BA, in 2178 sq. ft. on .32 acre, which is on the Indian River Bay and boasts an open floor plan.  The Master suite overlooks the Bay and the home has many upgrades.  Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.

March 28, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Epictetus: “The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going” (Fred) “Knowing where one is going puts you way ahead of the pack.”

 

Today’s BARGAIN from fredporch.com is MLS # 608974-From $385,000 to $374,500.  A Selbyville DE Contemporary with 3 BR, 2.5 BA in 2340 sq. ft. on .18 acre boasts an open floor plan, front deck, rear screened porch with a pond view and only 3 miles to Fenwick Island Beaches.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.March 28, 2014

March 12, 2012

Today’s food for thought is from Epictetus:  “Make the best use of what you can and roll with the punches for the rest.” (Fred) “But always control in a positive way, negativity does not produce the best results.”

Today’s Bargain from fredsporch.com is MLS #610024-From $575,000 to $550,000.  A “On the Lake” Millsboro DE Rancher with 3 BR, 2 BA in 2258 sq. ft. on .46 acre offers high ceilings, a wonderful kitchen with cherry cabinets and siltstone CT, a luxurious master suite with lake views.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.March 11, 2014

February 25, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Plato:  “He was a wise man who invented beer.”  (Fred)  “A still wiser man knows how to handle beer.”

Today’s Bargain from www.fredsporch.com is MLS #606561-From $999,995 to $964,000.  A Bethany Beach, DE Estate with 4 BR and 4 BA.  The estate has a private owners retreat and an indoor pool.  The estate is a short walk to the Ocean.  Call me to see the Estate at 302 258-6983.February 25, 2014

February 24, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Plato:  “For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories.”  (Fred)  “Know thyself and you will go far.”

Today’s Bargain from www.fredsporch.com is MLS #607576-From $119,900 to $109,900.  A home in Laurel DE with 3 BR, 1 BA in 1736 sq. ft. that has a roughed 2nd bathroom, a fenced back yard with a large storage shed.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.February 24,2014

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.

January 7, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from Abigail Adams:  “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.”  (Fred)  “Learning is a lifelong task which should not be ignored.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 608020-From $125,000 to $115,000.  A quaint cottage across the street from the Indian River in Oak Orchard DE, which has 3 BR, 1.5 BA on a 50’ x 180’ lot.  You can use it for a permanent or vacation home.  Call me to see this home @ 302-258-6983.  www.fredsporch.com.January 7, 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 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