Category: Retirement

March 14, 2014

Today’s food for thought is unknown:  “Of all the animals in creation, man is the only one who ears without being hungry, drinks without being thirsty, and talks without something to say.” (Fred) “Man is the most curious of critters.”

Today’s Bargain from fredsporch.com is MLS #610528-From $270,000 to $259,500.  A Milton DE Contemporary (former model home) with 3 BR, 3 BA, in 2555 sq. ft. on .27 acre has an open floor plan, HW floors, and a large 30’ x 14’ deck.  Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.March 14, 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

March 7, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Epictetus:  “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”  (Fred)  “How you deal with adversity defines your character.”

Today’ Bargain from Fredsporch.com is MLS # 609611-From 224,900 to $199,900.  A Millville DE Townhome with 3 BR, 2.5 BA in 2294 sq. ft. is now available.  This is a Fannie Mae property that is sold AS IS.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this Townhome.March 7, 2014

March 5, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Epictetus:  “If you wish to be a writer, write.”  (Fred)  “If you wish to do or be something, just do it.  If you fail try again or change directions but do something.”

Today’s Bargain from Fredsporch.com is MLS # 608132-From $475,000 to $460,000.  A Lewes DE Contemporary with 4 BR, 3.5 BA in 3160 sq. ft. on .22 acre, that has a first floor Master Suite with luxury bath, a stone fireplace, a large deck and an irrigation system.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home.March 5, 2014

February 17, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Plato:  “As the builders say, the larger stones do not lie well without the lesser.”  (Fred)  “Society needs all of its parts to be strong.”

 

Today’s Bargain from www.fredsporch.com is MLS #609104-From $199,500 to $159,900.  A Selbyville DE Short Sale that has 2 BR, 1 BA, in 1480 sq. ft. on 1.03 acre is a perfect retirement home.  The home has a FP, work shop, an above ground pool with privacy fence.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.February 17, 2014

February 12, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Plato:  “All the gold which is under or upon the earth is not enough to give in exchange for virtue.”  (Fred)  “Philosophers are not very good realists.”

Today’s Bargain from www.fredsporch.com is MLS # 587645-From $565,000 to $450,000.  A lovely Colonial in Seaford DE has 3 BR, 1.5 BA; in 2400 sq. ft. on the Nanticoke River is Available.  The home boasts a full basement, large deck, a 3 season room and a fireplace.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.February 12, 2014

February 3, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Plato:  “Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.”  (Fred)  “Ignorance always has an opinion and maybe two.”

February 3, 2014

Today’s Bargain from fredsporch.com is MLS # 592050-From $154,900 to $140,000.  A Seaford DE “Short Sale” Bargain with 4 BR, 2 BA, in 1855 sq. ft. on .96 acre that borders State of Delaware Woodlands is now available.  The home has a brick fireplace with a pellet stove in the LR and taxes are $610.00/yr.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this Bargain.

January 29, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from Alexander the Great:  “I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.”  (Fred)  “I am afraid of any army, they tend to be used.”

And it snowed again!

January 29, 2014

Fred’s (The Bargain Man) pick of the day is MLS #593627-From $589,000 to $560,000.  Here is a Dewey Beach DE home with 4 BR, 2 BA, and only 1 block to the Beach.  The home is sold furnished and has a brick FP, a Huge Family Room with a wet bar, vaulted ceilings and a great rental history.  Call me @ 302 258-6983 to see this home.  fredsporch.com

January 27, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Alexander Hamilton:  “Man is reasoning rather than a reasonable animal.”  (Fred)  “The human condition is unpredictable.”

Fred’s (The Bargain Man) pick of the Day is MLS #598168-From $249,000 to $237,000. A Millville DE Contemporary with 3 BR, 2 BA, built in 1999 has been reduced to Bargain Territory.  The home is located in a gated, Golf Course Community.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.  fredsporch.comJanuary 27,2014

January 17, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Adam Smith:  “The robot is going to lose.  Not by much.  But when the final score is tallied, flesh and blood is going to beat the damn monster.”  (Fred)  “We are approaching this conflict,  my money is on us, as it should be.”

Fred’s (The Bargain Man) pick of the day is MLS # 609321-From $164,900 to $139,900.  A Millsboro DE Freddie Mac End Unit Town Home with 3 BR, 3.5 BA in 1800 sq. ft. that has new paint, carpet, and the third floor has a BA and could be a 4th BR.  Call me to see this Bargain at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comJanuary 17, 2014

January 14, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from Adam Smith:  “On the road from the City of Skepticism, I had to pass through the Valley of Ambiguity.”  (Fred)  “Ambiguity confuses everyone, it is an instrument of those who seek control.”

Fred’s (The Bargain Man) pick of the day is MLS # 608822-From $233,425 to $220,000.  A Georgetown DE Cape Cod with 3 BR, 2 BA in 1900 sq. ft. on .41 acres (Double Lot) which has a gas FP, large family room, a 1 car detached garage, patio and a fenced yard.  Call me to see this bargain at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.com

January 14, 2014

January 10, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from Abraham Lincoln:  “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”  (Fred)  “If Old Abe could see his Party today, it is worse than in his day.”

Fred’s (The Bargain Man) Pick of the day is MLS # 606066-From $499,900 to $454,000.  A Bethany Beach De, Townhome with 3 BR, 2.5 BA has been reduced.  The community has Tennis, Swimming, Walking Trails, Lake Privileges, and Security.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comJanuary 10, 2014

January 6, 2014

Today’s words of wisdom are from Aaron Burr:  “The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business.”  (Fred) “By all means make your business a pleasure, we always do better if work is a pleasure.”

Fred’s pick of the Day is MLS # 608362-From $119,000 to $109,000.  A cute 4 BR, 1BA Bungalow in Blades has been reduced.  This home is 1400 sq. ft. large and is perfect for first time home buyers or retirees.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comJanuary 6, 2014

December 20, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Fred Sponseller:  “The hardest things in life are to find the right mate, to use your talents to their upmost potential, and to know what is enough.”  (Fred)  “I have been blessed with the right mate for 42 years (Happy Anniversary Donna), have used my talents well, and have enough to be happy.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 608611-From $1,879,000 to $1,789,000.  A Bethany Beach DE waterfront home that has a 3 boat slip, boat and jet ski lift, in-ground heated pool and hot tub, 2 master suites and 3 BR with an en suite, gourmet kitchen, 2 living areas and an elevator.  Call me to see this grand home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 20, 2013

December 18, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Henri Frederic Amiel:  “Work while you have the light.  You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.”  (Fred)  “To not use the talent given you is a great travesty.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 609155-From $289,000 to $275,000.  A Milton DE Colonial with 3 BR, 2.5 BA, in 2400 sq. ft. on .12 acre is now available.  Built in 2008 this home has been maintained in a as new condition.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comDecember 18, 2013

December 11, 2013

December 11, 2013Today’s food for thought is from Harry Banks:  If at first you do succeed – try to hide your astonishment.”  (Fred)  “I love being astonished.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #605935-From $382,000 to $381,000.  A Lewes DE rancher with 3 BR, 2 BA in 2100 sq. ft. on 3.34 acres is available.  The home has just been updated with new paint, plumbing fixtures, appliances, countertops and hardwood flooring.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.com

December 6, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Gustave Flaubert:  Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.”  (Fred)  “Trade violence for aggressive and I agree.”

 

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 605156-From $287,500 to $258,000.  Here is a Townhome in Bethany Beach, DE that has 3 BR, and 2.5 BA.  The perfect vacation spot, you can walk to the beach and it has a good rental history.  fred@fredsporch.comDecember 6, 2013

November 11, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Charles Dickens:  “If there were no bad people, there would be no good lawyers.”  (Fred)  “If that is the only justification for lawyers then get rid of them both.”

 

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #606303-From $199,900 to $188,000.  This home just north of Laurel, DE, is a New Quality Built Home with 3 BR, 2 BA, in 1800 sq. ft. on 1.21 acres.  This home has an Open Floor Plan and is ready NOW!  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comNovember 29, 2013

November 25, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Calvin Coolidge:  “Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence.  Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.  Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.  Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.  Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.  The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”  (Fred)  “I dislike absolutes, however persistence does trump most other venues for good or bad.”

November 25, 2013

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #-$125,000.  This is a charming Rancher with 3 BR, 1BA in 1100 sq. ft. on 2.36 acres outside of Seaford, DE.  This charming starter or retirement home needs some updating but has original HW floors and a nicely landscaped yard.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.  wwfredsporch.com

November 8, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Buddha:  “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”  (Fred)  “Anger is an instantaneous reaction most times caused by misunderstood motives, count to ten.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 606355-From $548,000 to $538,000.  A Gorgeous Brick Colonial in Rehoboth Beach, DE that has 4 BR, 2.5 BA in 3300 sq. ft. on .28 acres.  The home has 2 FP, HW Floors, Granite/SS Kitchen and a private fenced yard.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6893.  www.fredsporch.comNovember 8, 2013