Category: Real Estate

August 20, 2014

Today is my parents wedding anniversary, I miss them!

Today’s food for thought is from Horatio Seymour: “The merit of our Constitution was, not that it promotes democracy, but checks it.” (Fred) “So true, but all branches seem to avoid taking actions to enforce the document!”

Today’s BARGAN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS #614449-From $172,750 to $165,000. An Ellendale DE, Cape with 4 BR, 2 BA in 1560 sq. ft. on 1.32 acres is ready for a new owner. The home has new windows, roof, heat pump/central AC and has 2 decks.August 20, 2014

August 19, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Horatio Nelson: “Desperate affairs require desperate measures.” (Fred) “A gamble is still a gamble, better a plan well thought out.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS #615239-From $165,000 to $154,900. A Dagsboro DE rancher with 3 BR, 2 BA in 1336 sq. ft. on .30 acre, that boasts replacement windows, a large 3 season room and private boat access to the Indian River.August 19, 2014

August 18, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Horatio Nelson: “First gain the victory and then make the best use of it you can.” (Fred) “Victory is often squandered, because no advance planning was done.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS #615302-From $140,900 to $130,000. A Millsboro, DE, Class C Rancher with 4 BR, 2 BA, in 2128 sq. ft. on .77 acre boasts a kitchen island, a fireplace, and a storage shed.August 18, 2014

August 15, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Horatio Nelson: “Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon.” (Fred) “This is just for enemies but you might want to interrupt a friend headed down the wrong path.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS #615868 From $579,000 to $519,000. A Lewes DE Contemporary with 4 BR, 3.5 BA, in 3100 sq. ft. on .46 acre that boasts HW and tile flooring throughout, a Gourmet Kitchen, FP, Formal Dining Rm, Sunroom, and garage.August 15, 2014

August 13, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Horatio Nelson: “Time is everything; five minutes makes the difference between victory and defeat.” (Fred) “We all have squandered time; let us hope not to do it at critical time.”

Today’s BARAGIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # – From $169,000 to $159,000. A Milton DE Colonial with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, that sits on three lots. This is a Home Path home that has an attached 2 car garage, a detached 1 car garage, a side deck, and a fireplace. Beside the lack of landscaping, I wonder what else is wrong here.August 13, 2014

August 12, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Horace Porter: “A mugwamp is a person educated beyond his intellect.” (Fred) “Don’t we all know a few mugwamps?”

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 # 5:

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS #615857 – $99,500. An in town Laurel, DE, Historic Queen Anne Revival Victorian which has 4 BR, 1.5 BA is now on the market. The home has a LR, Large Den, A Formal Dining Room, an Eat-in Kitchen, and two porches, a detached 1 car garage, storage shed, fenced rear yard, and a nice office upstairs.August 12, 2014

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 7, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Honore de Balzac: “Those who spend too fast never grow rich.” (Fred) “Rich in material things is different than rich in self-esteem.”

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 # 3:

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 609368 FROM $165,000 TO $158,000. Here is a Laurel DE, Rancher with 4 BR, 2 BA, on .48 acre that has an open/split floor plan, a rear patio, a detached 2 car garage and a potting shed.August 8, 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

August 5, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Honore de Balzac: “The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love only one.” (Fred) “Loving more than one is serving the devil.”

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 # 1:

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 615186-only $295,000. A Laurel, DE, Contemporary with 4 BR, 3BA, in 2300 sq. ft. on 2.15 acres that boasts updated kitchen and baths, HW floors, wood stove, fireplace, walk-in attic storage, 3 season room, large deck, fire pit, 2 car garage and a tank-less HW system and the home borders Trap Pond State Park.August 5, 2015

August 1, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Desiderius Erasmus: A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit.” (Fred) “So true!”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 614967-$from $339,000 to $323,000. A Rehoboth Beach DE Townhouse with 1 BR, 1 BA and only 1 block to the beach. The unit has a full kitchen, an upstairs deck and off street parking.August 1, 2014

July 30, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Democritus: “The wrongdoer is more unfortunate than the man wronged.” (Fred) “In these days of character assassination, the wrongdoer is sometimes never discovered.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 608717-From $899,000 to $849,000. A Lewes Beach DE 2 BR, 1 BA home on an almost 9000 sq. ft. lot is being sold AS IS. This is all about LOCATION.July 30, 2014

July 29, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Democritus: “Our sins are more easily remembered than our good deeds.” (Fred)   “Isn’t that always the way.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 614950-From $645,000 to $625,000. A Canal Front Selbyville DE Contemporary with 3 BR, 2 BA on .23 acre that boast a Bar/Recreation Rm with a wine cooler, a 10,000 lb. capacity boat lift and new fencing.July 29, 2014

July 28, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Democritus: “It is better to destroy one’s own errors than those of others.” (Fred) “Repairing your own damage is exceedingly noble.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 605979-From $635,000 to $595,000. A Delmar, DE Victorian Home with 5 BR, 4BA, in 5000 sq. ft. on 10+acres has been reduced. The grounds include a large pond with dock, beautiful gardens, a 40’x100’ warehouse, and a 12’x16’ hen house.July 28, 2014

July 25, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Democritus: “Good means not merely not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.” (Fred) “This is what separates the boys from the men, with the boys having a better shot at this.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 612133-From $89,000 to $77,000. A Georgetown DE, Modified single wide trailer, which has 2 BR, 1 BA on 1.08 acre and the taxes are only $296/yr. The home needs plenty of TLC.July 25, 2014

July 23, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from David Hume: “What a peculiar privilege has this little agitation of the brain which we call thought.” (Fred) “It is a good thing-thought. Thought must be nurtured by education and experience.”

 

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 609784-From $3,348,000 to $2,995,000. A Rehoboth Beach DE Craftsman Carriage House with 5 BR, 4.5 BA, in 5593 sq. ft. on .65 acres and only 2 blocks to the beach. This is a home to drool over, very nicely done. E-mail me for more info or to make an offer at: fred@fredsporch.com.July 23, 2014

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 21, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from David Hume: “Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous, those in philosophy only ridiculous.” (Fred) “The people who cherry pick a religion or philosophy to further their own ends are the most dangerous people in the world.”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 614715-From $175,000 to $140,000. Here is a Milford DE (in-town) Cape with 4 BR, 2 BA in 1400 sq. ft. on .14 acres that boasts a living room dining room combination and French doors to the rear deck.July 21, 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 14, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from David Ricardo: “Gold, on the contrary, though of little use compared with air and water, will exchange for a great quantity of other goods.” (Fred) “Can you imagine if air and water were commodities like gold? Only man could make that happen!”

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 614418 – From $349,000 to $339,000. A Millsboro DE, Contemporary with 4 BR, 3 BA, in 2774 sq. ft. on .18 acre that boasts Golf Course and Pond Views, an unfinished basement and 2 flat screen TV’s.July 14, 2014