Sussex County Real Estate Matters – Affecting Seaford, Georgetown, Lauel, Milton, Delmar, Bridgevil
Today’s food for though is from Josh Billings: “Money will buy a pretty good dog, but won’t buy the wag of his tail.â€Â (Fred) “Money cannot buy loyalty, friendship, or Love.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #603545-From $95,000 to $85,000. A Laurel DE home with 4 BR, 2 BA in 2400 sq. ft., on .87 acre, has been renovated. Call me to see this home @ 302 245-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from John Billings: “Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but dreadful uneasy to take.â€Â (Fred) “The old saying: Do what I say not what I do.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601654-From $334,900 to $325,000. Here is a Lewes DE Colonial with 3 BR, 2.5 BA in 2600 sq. ft. on .69 acre. This home is 8 years young and has most of modern upgrades. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from John Kirkland: “If hard work were such a wonderful thing, surely the rich would have kept it all to themselves.â€Â (Fred) “There is hard work and smart work, successful people work smart.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 607185-from $145,000 to $127,600. Here is a Milton DE HUD home. The home has 3 BR, 2 BA and id sold AS-IS. A cash buyer is needed. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Jonathan Swift: “Blessed is he who expects nothing; for he shall never be disappointed.â€Â (Fred) “However, everyone expects something therefore, everyone experiences disappointment.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 608274-From $225,000 to $210,000. Here is a Milford, De home with 3 BR, 2 BA in 1485 sq. ft. on .47 acres. This home has a split and open floor plan. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
The Buttery is a great restaurant right in the midst of Historic Lewes. The Buttery serves lunch and dinner and is well known for their Sunday brunch service! The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming, and the food is creative, flavorful, and delicious! The food can be pricey, but is also well worth it. The Buttery is the perfect place for a relaxed Sunday brunch with family, and is equally great for a lovely dinner or just about any special occasion! The Buttery also hosts their own special events.  Locals love The Buttery and after just one visit it’s not hard to see why. You should definitely check it out!
Thinking of buying of selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.
Today’s food for thought is from Henry Fielding: “Wine is a turncoat; first a friend and then an enemy.â€Â (Fred) “Wine-First Pleasure later Pain if abused.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #608361-$275,000. Here is a 4 BR, 2BA home with 2250 sq. ft. on 6.64 acres in Ellendale, DE. The home has a deck off the Dining Room and the Master BR. The entrance is from a bridge and deck over a Koi Pond. The home has been totally renovated. Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home.  www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Henry George: “Man is the only animal whose desires increase as they are fed; the only animal that is never satisfied.â€Â (Fred) “It is distinguishing trait but it could and probably will be his undoing in the end.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #608362-$118,000. Here is a cute Bungalow in Blades, DE. This small home has 4BR, 1BA in 1400 sq. ft. on 49’ x 76’ lot. The home was totally remodeled two years ago and has a view of the Nanticoke River. Call me to see this lovely home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: “All things come around to him who will but wait.â€Â (Fred) “All things come around to him who positions himself correctly and has the ability to wait for the right moment.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #605916-From $743,000 to $699,000. This Milford DE home has 3BR, 3.5 BA in 3568 sq. ft. on 2.03 acres. The home has 400’ of Pond Front, teak flooring, stone countertops, and a heated pool. Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Rehoboth Ale House (15 Wilmington Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach is a great, low-key bar with friendly service, decent food, and over a hundred beers available. If you’re looking for a sports bar with a welcoming atmosphere, look no further. Ale House also features barside games and trivia and live entertainment on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. A full and reasonably priced menu is served every day beginning at 11am and each day of the week features a different special.  Try the Rehoboth Ale House for decent food and good service in a laid-back atmosphere.
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.
Today’s food for thought is from Benjamin Disraeli: “How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.â€Â (Fred) “Criticism shouted the loudest can over shadow what is correct.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS# 606321-From $549,900 to $450,000. Here is a house in Slaughter Beach, DE that has 2 BR, 2 BA and is on a double lot. If you want both Delaware Bay and Prime Hook Refuse views, this is for you. 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 hear.â€Â (Fred) “The art of listening is a disappearing talent.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #597948-From $325,000 to $289,900. Here is a Millsboro, DE, Class C home with 4 BR, 2 BA, in 1790 sq. ft. on 23.05 acres. The property also has two other outbuildings. Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home. www.fredsporch.com
If you’re looking for something fun or different to do this weekend, check out these local options:
Saturday, October 19th: Delmarva’s Best Ghost Stories
With Halloween just around the corner, head to Wilmington University (41 Rehoboth Ave) in Rehoboth Beach to beef up your repertoire. This workshop includes ghost stories from Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Stories include Bigg Lizz, Patty Cannon, the haunted governor’s mansion, Fort Delaware, phantoms at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry and more. Cost is $25 and you must be preregistered to attend. The workshop runs from 11am-noon. Call 302-227-6295 to register.
Saturday, October 19th: Herbal Soap Making from Scratch
You can learn the secrets of handcrafted soap in this introductory course. The class includes hands on demonstrations and instruction about ingredients, safety, and more. Attendees will take home their own freshly made soap to cure and cut at home. This class will take place at “The Soap Fairy†in Milford Delaware and is sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach campus of Wilmington University. Cost is $50 per person and includes all materials. The class runs from 1pm-3pm and you must pre-register. Call 302-227-6295 to register, and be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty.
Saturday, October 19th: Wine, Cheese, and Beer Tasting
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park will host their 8th annual Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting at the Officer’s Club in Cape Henlopen from 4pm-6pm. Admission is $20 in advance or $24 at the door. You can purchase tickets (which also cover your entrance to the park) at the park office or the Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, October 19th: Haunted Southern Delaware Tour
Another great way to prepare for Halloween, the Sussex Heritage Tour Series will explore the topic of “Haunted Southern Delaware†this weekend. The tour runs from 4pm-10:30pm and begin and end at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal in Lewes. Stops on this tour include the Cannonball House in Lewes, haunted hotels, Unknown Sailors Graveyard and more. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance. Dinner is included in the price. You can claim one of the limited spaces by calling the Lewes Historical Society at 302-645-7670 ext. 10.
Saturday, October 19th: Orion String Quartet
If classical music is more your style, Coastal Concerts presents the Orion String Quartet at 7pm on Saturday night. The concert takes place at Bethel United Methodist Church (Fourth & Market Streets) in Lewes. Tickets are $30 to see one of America’s top chamber ensembles perform.
Sunday, October 20th: Birding Field Trip
Birding guides will lead a Birding Field Trip from 8am-noon at the Prime Hook National Wild Life Refuge. Come prepared for any weather and learn about the bird species that frequent the refuge in fall. Bring your binoculars, field guide and a spotting scope if you have one. Materials will be available to borrow if you don’t have your own. Trips are free and open to everyone. Call 302-684-8419 if you have any questions.
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.
The 24th annual Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival will take place next weekend, October 17th-20th on five stages throughout Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. This years venues include The Performing Arts Theater at Cape Henlopen High School, the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, the Epworth Church, and the Delaware Distilling Company. Many local restaurants and bars will also offer live entertainment in conjunction with the festival. There are over twenty featured artists including Marion Meadows, Matt Marshak, Four80 East, Steve Cole and many more. Ticket prices vary, but $1 from every ticket purchase will be donated to support the Breast and Prostate Cancer health initiative at Beebe Medical Center. For more information, including ticket information, a full list of artists, or a full schedule of events, check out www.rehobothjazz.com.
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.
If you’re looking for something fun or different to do this weekend, check out these local events:
All Weekend: The 51st Annual Rehoboth Christmas Shop
All Saints Church in Rehoboth will host their annual Christmas Shop this weekend at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The sale runs from 10am-6pm on Friday and Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. There will be many different crafters and vendors present to get a good start or even finish all of your holiday shopping. Call 302-227-7202 for more information.
Friday, October 11th-Saturday, October 12th: The Apple-Scrapple Festival
This huge festival takes place every year in Bridgeville. It begins at 4pm Friday and runs until Saturday evening. Friday night festivities include live music, food court, carnival, and more. Saturday kicks off at 7am with an “all you can eat†scrapple breakfast until 11am. The festival opens at 9am and the day includes a car show, craft show, children’s area, antique crafting demonstrations, live music, the Scrapple Chunkin’ Contest and more. The festival ends at 10:30pm on Saturday. For more information, check out www.applescrapple.com.
Friday, October 11th: A Taste for Art of Southern Delaware
The 4th annual “Taste for Art of Southern Delaware†will take place from 6pm-9pm at the Clubhouse at Baywood Greens in Long Neck. Guests will mingle among featured works from area artists and artisans while sampling creative dishes from gourmet restaurants across southern Delaware. 25% of all sales will benefit Children & Families First.
Friday, October 11th: Coastal Storms Workshop
This workshop will be hosted at Wilmington University (41 Rehoboth Ave) in Rehoboth Beach and will run from 2pm-4pm. The cost is $25 per participant, and the workshop will include discussion on notable storms that have affected Sussex County as well as general information on storm impacts to property, infrastructure and natural resources, community sustainability and resilience, and measures that individuals can take to prepare for storms. You must pre-register for this lecture. You can register by calling 302-227-6295.
Saturday, October 12th: Bethany Beach Sidewalk Sale
The businesses of downtown Bethany Beach will participate in the annual fall sidewalk sale this weekend. Each business keeps its own hours, so be sure to check with your favorite if you’re looking for something specific.
Saturday, October 12th: Artisan Festival
The Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company will host their annual craft and artisan festival at the station (215 Hollywood Street in Bethany Beach) with over 45 artists on hand. Breakfast, lunch, and baked goods will also be available for purchase. Admission is free and all proceeds benefit the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. The festival runs from 9am-3pm.
Saturday, October 12th: Fall Festival at The Cove
The Cove Bar & Grill is celebrating fall with a fall festival at the restaurant (31806 Lakeview Drive) in Selbyville. The festival runs from 1pm-4pm and will include fall foods, horse drawn hayrides, live music, pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, and more. Cost is $15 for adults and $6 for kids. Kids under the age of 5 are free. Call 302-436-3200 for more information.
Saturday, October 12th: Sussex County Heritage Tour – Slavery & the Civil War
This all day tour will center on the title “Where North Meets South: Slavery & the Civil War.â€Â The tour will begin at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal in Lewes at 9:30am and conclude in the same location at 4pm. Stops include Middle Point Mason/Dixon Monument in Delmar, the Confederate Memorial in Georgetown, the Governor Ross Mansion and slave quarters in Seaford and many more places. Tickets must be purchased in advance. They are $40 and include a meal. You can reserve your spot by calling the Lewes Historical Society at 302-645-7670 ex. 10. Space is limited.
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.
Nicola Pizza (8 N First St) in Rehoboth has been serving up their famous Nic-O-Boli and delicious pizza in Rehoboth since 1971. The family owned operation still serves up a natural homemade product that is well loved by both locals and tourists who have made it a tradition. Nicola Pizza also gives back to the community in the form of fundraisers and will ship their famous homemade spaghetti sauce and Nic-O-Boli by the case anywhere in the US. Even if you’re a local with another favorite pizza joint, you really should make it a point to try Nicola at least once and see what all the fuss is about!
Thinking of buying or selling home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.
Mixx (26 Baltimore Ave) in Rehoboth Beach has received a lot of attention from the time it joined the local restaurant scene several years ago. Mixx serves up what they refer to as “American Fusion†cuisine and an extensive wine and martini menu as well. With nightly specials including $8 burgers and half-priced martinis on Wednesdays and buy one get one free large entrees on Thursdays, the adventurous menu and good service make Mixx a good restaurant to add to your Rehoboth Beach rotation.
Thinking of buying or selling home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.
Today’s food for thought is from Henry David Thoreau: “Be not simply good; be good for something.â€Â (Fred) “Being good for something makes life an adventure.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 599078-From $1,025,000 to an approved Short Sale of $950,000. A Lewes Home and a Canal front lot with a boat house and 3 floating docks. The main home has 4 BR and 2BA. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Fins Fish House and Raw bar (243 Rehoboth Ave) in Rehoboth Beach is one of the top rated restaurants in Rehoboth. Serving an impressive variety of fresh oysters, daily fish options, and seafood entrees, you really can’t go wrong no matter what you order. Fins prides themselves on pairing delicious, fresh food with craft brews and select wines. With a friendly atmosphere, good service and great food, Fins has definitely earned its top spot among Rehoboth Beach eateries.
Thinking of buying or selling home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out one of these local events:
Thursday, September 19th: Local History Tour
Hop on the Jolly Trolley in Rehoboth Beach for a local history tour. The tour begins at the Anna Hazzard House at 17 Christian Street in downtown Rehoboth. Tickets are $10 per person, and you must call ahead to reserve a spot. Contact 302-227-7310 if you want to reserve your spot.
Friday, September 20th: “Fun Friday†Oktoberfest
This event will take place from 4-6:30pm on Market Street between Front and Second in Lewes. There will be Bavarian-style dancers, a German Oompah band, local restaurants will feature German cuisine, and more.
Saturday, September 21st: Millsboro Country Festival Car Show
The Millsboro County Festival Car, Truck, and Bike Show will take place from 8am-3:30pm on Monroe Street in Millsboro. Judging is at noon with awards at 2pm. If you’d like to register a vehicle, it’s $15 and you can register the day of.
Saturday, September 21st: Millsboro Country Festival
This festival will take place all day on Main Street in Millsboro. The car, truck & tractor parade will begin at 10am. The day will also include rides, music, games, crafts, children’s activities, bed races, and more. For more information call the Millsboro Chamber of Commerce at 302-934-6777.
Sunday, September 22nd:Â Farmer & Foodie Festival
This fourth annual festival will take place at The Circle and the Brick Hotel Property in Georgetown from noon-4pm. Admission is free for all and the day includes children’s activities, hay rides, a pig roast, live entertainment, and more.
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.
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.â€Â (Fred) “It is a sin to not use the talent you have-let us hope it is a good talent.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #602035-From $90,000 to $75,000. Here is a Laurel DE, vintage home with 4 BR, 2BA in 2767 sq. ft. on a city lot. This home needs updating and is sold AS IS. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com