Sussex County Real Estate Matters – Affecting Seaford, Georgetown, Lauel, Milton, Delmar, Bridgevil
Today’s food for thought is from Millard Fillmore: “May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not.â€Â (Fred) “Today the people have thrown the country under the bus; we need that divine help now.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 602961- From $585K to 549K. A lovely open concept home in Bethany Beach DE, which has 5 BR, 3BA and a sunroom overlooking a Golf Course. Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983 www.fredsporch.com. 
Today’s food for thought is from Miyamato Musashi: “Do nothing which is of no use.â€Â (Fred) “Only do things that have value.â€
Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 601981-From $129,900 to 124,900. A Delmar DE, doublewide that has 3 BR, 2 BA, in 1568 Sq. Ft. on a 1.06 Acre lot. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com  
Today’s food for thought is from Benjamin Franklin: “To lengthen life, lessen thy meals.â€Â (Fred) “A man of many talents, old Ben hits the nail on the head again.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 602860-From $129,000 to $120,000. A rancher in Georgetown DE, which has 2 BR, 1 BA on .35 acre, which boasts hardwood floors, built-in /corner cabinets, arched doorways, and a corner lot. Please call me to see this home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com  
Today’s food for thought is from Benjamin Franklin: “He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.â€Â (Fred) “Everyone needs money, but not all issues can be resolved with it and sometimes it can be a detriment.â€
Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 599553-From $129,900 to $119,900. A nice in-town Townhome in Georgetown DE has been reduced, that has 2 BR, 2 BA and a sun porch. Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this townhome. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Benjamin Franklin: “He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.â€Â (Fred) “Excuses never solve problems or contribute anything; however, they are sometimes valid.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601345-From $239,900 to $229,900. A Colonial in Frankford, DE which has 3 BR, 2.5 BA in 1800 sq. ft. in the subdivision of Clearwater, 2 miles from the Beach. The community has an outdoor pool and tennis courts. The home has large rooms, a gas fireplace and a Gazebo. Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Benjamin Franklin: “At 20 years of age the will rules; at 30 the wit; and at 40 the judgment.â€Â (Fred) “And I hope at 60 wisdom reigns supreme.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 600146-From $239,900 to $234,900. A lovely rancher near Trap Pond State Park that has 3 BR, 2.5 BA, in 2100 sq. ft. on 1.03 acres. The home features a huge kitchen, sunroom, fixed attic stairs, an irrigation system and an above ground pool. Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Henry David Thoreau: “It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak, and another to here.â€Â (Fred) “Let us hope that the one who hears is impartial.â€
Fred’s Pick of the day is MLS # 600277-From $189,900 to $178,500. A nice Rancher in Millsboro DE that has 3 BR, 2.5 BA in 2100 sq. ft. on .68 acre that boasts a 2.5 car garage with workshop and a tank less water heater. Call me @ 302 258-6983 to see this home. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Harry Banks: “If at first you do succeed – try to hide your astonishment!  (Fred) “Sometimes we do win!â€
Fred’s Pick of the day is MLS #597762-From 609,900 to $604,900. A horse friendly estate in Frankfort, DE has 4 BR, 4 BA, in 3800 sq. ft. on 14 acres has just been reduces. There is also a 40’ x 50’ pole barn with stables and guest quarters, an in-ground pool, pond and a 2 car garage. Call me @ 302 258-6983 to see this estate. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Giordano Bruno: “With luck on your side, you can do without brains.â€Â (Fred) “I would rather have brains and make my own luck.â€
Fred’s pick of the Day is MLS # 597364-From $115,000 to $99,000. Here is a modified single wide trailer in Lewes, DE with NO lot rent. The trailer has 3 BR, 2.5 BA, in 1052 sq. ft. on .26 acre, with a detached garage and separate work shop and a wraparound deck. Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
After you’ve found your dream home comes the scary part… inspection! Home inspections are meant to educate the buyer about the home they are interested in and ultimately give them piece of mind about the decision they make. Inspections are scary because they are not intended to uncover every nitty gritty detail about the house, so even a home that passes inspection with flying colors still might have an issue that was undetected.  Home inspectors are not always able to pinpoint specific problems, but they are trained to examine the details of a home and determine if there might be any serious underlying issues. At the very least, a home inspector should be able to suggest that you get the expert opinion of a plumber, electrician, or other specialized contractor if they feel there might be a problem. When the home you love is being inspected, you should keep in mind that there are many problems that are fairly easy and cost efficient to take care of – these types of issues can even be bargaining chips in your negotiations with the seller. There are several key problems, however, that can be a matter of safety.  If your inspector reports any of the following issues, you definitely want to keep in mind that these can be very costly and time consuming to fix. Here are the issues that might cause you to reconsider the house, or at least reconsider how much you are willing to pay for it, considering you will most likely have costly repairs to make:
In addition to finding out whether or not the home is plagued with any big problems like these, you should also be sure to find out how old the roof is, how old the furnace and water heater are and the condition they are in, whether or not the routine maintenance of the house appears to have been kept up, and whether or not the home’s exterior has proper drainage, which is especially important if the home has a basement.
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Today’s food for thought is from Giuseppe Mazzini: “Slumber not in the tents of your fathers. The world is advancing.â€Â (Fred) “Each generation needs to reinvent itself and move forward, just beware of unintended consequences and read some history; it will save time, money and your mental health.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #599589-From $340,000 to $332,500. A seven year old rancher in Selbyville, DE with 3 BR, 2.5 BA in 2600 sq. ft. on .36 acre that has a sunroom, an open floor plan and hardwood floors. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from George Sand: “Charity degrades those who receive it and hardens those who dispense it.â€Â (Fred) “Things have changed since George’s time, today Charity by the Government is thought of as a right that is owed one, oh where have we gone wrong.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #599035-From $599,000 to $549,000. A canal home in South Bethany, DE with 4 BR, 2.5 BA with a 65’ wide deep water canal in the back yard, plus it will sleep at least 12. Call me to see this Beach Home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com.
Today’s food for thought is from George Savile: “A man who is a master of patience is the master of everything else.â€Â (Fred) “Patience is desirable but procrastination is not and a wise man knows the difference.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 602856-from $209,900 to $204,900. A Seaford, DE rancher with 3 BR, 2BA, in 1932 sq. ft. has just been reduced. The home has granite, SS appliances, a large sun room and a detached garage. Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Elbert Hubbard: “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.â€Â (Fred) “Everyone needs to laugh at life and themselves.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #600580-From $110,000 to $99,900. Here is another Freddie Mac home in Frankfort, DE with 3 BR, 2BA in 2112 sq. ft. on 1.01 acres and is being sold AS IS for cash or a 403k loan only. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Elbert Hubbard: “Where much is expected from an individual, he may rise to the level of events and make the dream come true.â€Â (Fred) “With small expectations it is difficult to excel.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #602259-From $44,900 to $34,900. An older Colonial that has been gutted in Seaford, DE on 1.35 acres, this is a Freddie Mac home for sale AS IS for cash or a 403K loan only. Call me to see this diamond in the rough at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Elbert Hubbard: “The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you.â€Â (Fred) “We all have too few real friends.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #586119-$165,000 to 135,000. Here is a mid- century ranch in Seaford, DE on a large lot that has 3 BR, 1.5 BA on a 235’ x 180’ lot and has a River view, a brick fireplace, crown molding, and wainscoting. Call me to see this home at (302) 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Elbert Hubbard: “A man is not paid for having a head and hands, but for using them.â€Â (Fred) “Who would have thought this is true in our, you owe me society.â€
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.com
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.â€Â (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.â€
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
Today’s food for thought is from Edmond About: “Marriage, in life, is like a dual in the midst of a battle.â€Â (Fred) “I am not sure dual is the correct word, maybe a collaboration.â€
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.com
Today’s food for thought is from Edward Coke: “Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.â€Â (Fred) “The market always sets the price and the market is always in perpetual motion.â€
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.com