Sussex County Real Estate Matters – Affecting Seaford, Georgetown, Lauel, Milton, Delmar, Bridgevil
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
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out these local events:
Saturday, April 6th – Family Gathering Annual Spring Concert
The Rainbow Chorale will play their annual Spring Concert at the Epworth United Methodist Church (19285 Holland Glade Road) in Rehoboth Beach from 4pm-7pm this weekend. This year will feature music from Elton John, Sister Sledge, Bobby McFerrin, Randy Newman, & Billy Joel. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door and children 12 and under are free.
Saturday, April 6th-Sunday, April 7th – Commemoration of the War of 1812
Join the Lewes Historical Society in commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 with events all weekend long. Events begin Saturday at 12:30 with the Guns of Fort McHenry at Cape Henlopen State Park until 2:30, also from 12:30-5pm there will be special War of 1812 presentations at St. Peter’s Church Hall on Mulberry Street in Lewes. Additionally, the travling exhibit “War of 1812: A Nation Forged By War†will be at the Ellegood House at the Lewes Historical Society Complex (110 Shipcarpenter Street in Lewes) all weekend and through Labor Day. On Sunday, from 10am-3pm the Fort McHenry Guard will be at the Lewes Historical Society Complex (110 Shipcarpenter Street) in Lewes, demonstrating musket drill. Their Fife & Drum Corps will perform as well. There will be events for the whole family at this time, and events will continue throughout the afternoon. All of these events are free and open to the public. For more information check out this link.
Sunday, April 7th – Beach Bridal Show
If you or someone you know is planning a wedding, head to the Nassau Valley Vineyards (32165 Winery Way) in Lewes for the annual Beach Bridal Show co-hosted by Delaware Today and Delaware Bride Magazine. The show runs from noon-3:30pm and features live entertainment, a wedding trends fashion show, delicious hors d’oeuvres, top of the line wedding professionals, and awesome door prizes. Cost is $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Contact 302-504-1364 for more information or to purchase advance tickets.
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 Edward Gibbon: “Our work is the presentation of our capabilities.â€Â (Fred) “This is true except when the Peter Principle is reached.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 573662-$1,800,000. A just reduced Waterfront Mansion in Lewes, DE which has 6 BR, 3 BA, 2 ½ BA, in 5500 sq. ft. on .74 acre which includes a 100’ pier with a 30’ “T†at the end and a boat lift, a 20×40 heated pool, 4 fireplaces, a 12 zone irrigation system, a Wolf range and a Sub-Zero refrig. Plus all floors are oak or tile. Call me to see this elegant home at 302 258-6982. www.fredsporch.com
With tomorrow being Easter Sunday, enjoy Easter Sunrise Service on the beach! There will be a Community Sunrise Service at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand at 6:30am and another on the beach at Lewes at 6:30am. And if you missed the Egg Hunt fun around town today, enjoy Easter brunch at the Rusty Rudder (113 Dickinson St.) in Dewey Beach followed by a free Egg Hunt at 2pm. Happy Easter!
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Â Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you — 302-644-2266!
This weekend is Easter weekend, and there are several great events going on in and around the area:
Friday, March 29th:Â 45th Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival
This fun, family event takes place on the Cape Henlopen State Park Parade Grounds from 10am-3pm Friday. There is no entry fee to compete and competitions take place in three age groups. Children (12 and under), Teens (13-17), and Adults (18 and up). Each category presents awards for store-bought and home-made. There are special class awards for Open Individual Ballet and Individual Precision, as well as awards for most senior flyer, youngest flyer, flyer furthest from home, smallest kite, and largest kite. The Highest Kite Competition is open to everyone and takes place around 12:15pm. There is no fee to watch, although entrance fees to Cape Henlopen do apply. Competition begins at 10am, and there will be several vendors on site selling kites and supplies for those who wish to compete but do not have the necessary equipment. Registration begins at 9am. The Child and Teen competitions are in the morning, followed by the Highest Kite at 12:15 and then adult, individual ballet and individual precision competitions in the afternoon.
Friday, March 29th-Saturday, March 30th: Delaware Music Festival
Rusty Rudder (113 Dickinson Street) in Dewey Beach brings back its annual Delaware Music Festival this weekend. Over the course of two evenings there will be 25 different bands on 4 different stages. The event is free, but for ages 21 and up only. Concerts start at 9pm Friday and 6pm Saturday. For more information call 302-227-3888.
Saturday, March 30th:Â First Annual Lewes Egg Hunt
Bring the whole family to Canalfront Park for Lewes’ 1st annual egg hunt! The Easter Bunny will be there and thousands of eggs will be hidden. In the event of rain, the hunt will take place indoors at the park building. This event is recommended for children 10 and under. Children must have a ticket to take place, and tickets are limited. Cost is $5 for one ticket or $10 for 2 or more children in the same family. To purchase tickets, go to lewescanalfrontpark.org.
Saturday, March 30th: 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Georgetown
The annual Georgetown Egg Hunt is held at the Marvel Carriage Museum from 11am-1pm. Admission is free and includes crafts, food, face painting, moon bounce, train rides, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. The egg hunt starts at noon. For more information call 302-856-1544.
Saturday, March 30th: 5th Annual Alley Oop Egg Scoop
This year, Alley Oop Skim will host three separate egg hunts in Dewey Beach at New Orleans Street. Ages 5 and under will hunt at 10am, ages 6-8 at 11am, and ages 9-11 at noon. Children must be registered, and a $1 admission fee is due at check in. To register call 302-227-7087.
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 Albert Einstein: “If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.â€Â (Fred) “If that is true we are in real trouble.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 599099-$169,900. A Millsboro DE brick rancher with 3 BR, 1.5 Bath in 1256 sq. ft. that boast an in-town location, partial fencing, a patio, storage shed, an eat-in kitchen, and a wood burning fireplace. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.
Today’s food for thought is from Albert Einstein: “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.â€Â (Fred) “I just can’t understand how it is alright to spend what you don’t have and not think there will be consequences.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601367-$149,500. A Rancher in Laurel DE with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, in 1800 sq. ft. in .33 acre and has an updated kitchen and new paint. Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.
Jakes Seafood House has two locations (29 Baltimore Ave. & 19178 Coastal Hwy) in Rehoboth. Jake’s serves a variety of succulent and delicious seafood. Their lemon-butter scallops, steamed clams, whole Maine lobster, and salmon all come highly recommended, but their crab cakes are legendary! Jake’s began as a family restaurant as one of Baltimore’s first seafood houses and grew to the Rehoboth Beach area over 25 years ago. Both locations are still family owned and operated and run by the high, family standards that have been a part of Jake’s from the beginning. This means that all the food is prepared fresh daily and made to order. If you love seafood, Jake’s is definitely worth checking out, even in the off season!
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 Albert Einstein: “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.â€Â (Fred) “Fairy tales can be kind of gruesome but usually have happy endings after some trials and tribulations.â€
Fred’s pick of the Day is MLS # 602139-$129,900. A charming Bridgeville, DE Colonial which has 3 BR, 1 BA, in 1300 sq. ft. on .29 acre, with a wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors throughout. Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.
Saturday, March 23rd: Children’s Easter Party
The American Legion Post 17 in Lewes is hosting an Easter Party for all children 10 and younger. There will be eggs, games, and refreshments from noon until 2pm.
Saturday, March 23rd: Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will perform at Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church (81 Central Ave at the corner of Rt 26) in Ocean View. For more information call 888-846-8600.
Saturday, March 23rd:Â Battery 519 Lantern Tour
Tour the gun battery in Cape Henlopen State Park by lantern light and learn how soldiers defended the Atlantic coast during World War II. Tour begins at 5:30 and is for ages 10 and above only. $5 per person. For more information contact Cape Henlopen State Park.
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 Cicero, 55 BC: “The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome become bankrupt. People must learn to work instead of living on public assistance.â€Â (Fred) “There is nothing new under the sun, history repeats itself, and the definition of an idiot (doing things the same way and expecting different results), all come into play here. We have done it again!
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 600007-$124,000. This is a Fannie Mae property in Georgetown DE, with 6 BR, 4BA, in 4710 sq. ft. on 5 acres, that has just been reduced. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.
Today’s food for thought is from William Shakespeare: “We know what we are, but not what we may be.â€Â (Fred) “Opportunity can change the course of one’s life in unexpected ways.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601769-$999,000. Here is a waterfront home in Dagsboro DE with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, in 4016 sq. ft. on 1.09 acres, that boasts an open floor plan with water views throughout, a Chef’s Kitchen, hardwoods, large sunroom, and a pier with a boat lift. Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983.
Today’s food for thought is from William Shakespeare: “This above all: to thine own self be true.â€Â (Fred) “If you don’t love yourself, you can’t love another.â€
Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 601881-$549,000. A Beach Front Cottage on Slaughter Beach, DE that has 3 BR, 2.5 BA in 1864 sq. ft. on .29 acre. The home is furnished with a wraparound deck, and a fireplace. Call me to see this cottage at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
If breakfast is your thing, then you definitely need to check out Crystal Restaurant (37300 Rehoboth Ave.) in Rehoboth if you haven’t already. Crystal Restaurant is a cozy, no-frills, family establishment that serves their renowned breakfast for unbeatable prices all day long. Their make your own omelet station is a cornucopia of choices, including filet mignon, feta cheese, shrimp, veggies, a variety of cheeses, gyro meat and more. They also have breakfast sandwiches, three kinds of Eggs Benedict, and pancakes that are to die for! In addition to all the breakfast basics they also serve some great sides like home fries, scrapple, and grits as well as delicious mimosas and Bloody Marys. Crystal Restaurant serves lunch and dinner too, with some delicious options, but breakfast – served all day – is definitely the shining star!
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 William Shakespeare: “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.â€Â (Fred) “Your mind knows true love, your eyes know lust, and together they know a winner.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601193-$399,000. Here is an end unit Townhome in Bethany Beach, DE with 3 BR, 2.5 BA that overlooks the wetlands and is only ¾ mile from the Boardwalk and Beach. The community has a pool, tennis, a kayak/canoe launch and a fishing pier. Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Here are some great events in and around Sussex County this weekend. Definitely check some of them out!
Friday, March 15th – Lewes & Milton: A Shared Heritage
The Lewes Historical Society presents this special discussion from 7:30pm-9pm on Friday night. This event will take place at the Lewes Presbyterian Church Hall (133 Kings Highway). Admission is free and reservations are not required. This discussion led by former State Archivist Russ McCabe will delve into the shared agricultural, shipbuilding, and historic heritage of these two towns and their cultures.
Saturday, March 16th – Merchants’ Attic II
Delaware’s largest indoor garage sale is back this Saturday! This event takes place at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall (229 Rehoboth Ave.) and doors open promptly at 9:30am. There is no admission, but donations to benefit the Chamber Event Fund are welcome. The sale is open until 1:30pm. For more information, call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Chamber of Commerce at 302-227-2233 x11.
Saturday, March 16th – Savory Sussex
This week’s Savory Sussex will feature Honey Bee Lake Apiary from Franford, DE. The program runs from 2pm-3pm at the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes.
Saturday, March 16th – Bayhealth’s Annual Family Wellness Expo & Baby Fair
This event takes place from 10am-1pm at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Over 40 Bayhealth departments, non-profit community groups, and other exhibitors will share information on healthy living options for families, seniors, and children. Screens for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, skin cancer, balance, posture and sleep disorders will be available alongside raffles, entertainment, giveaways and other fun activities for the entire family. The 17th Annual Bayhealth Baby Fair will be going on simultaneously, and new and expectant parents can find a wealth of information on a wide range of childcare topics. For more information see www.bayhealth.org.
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 William Shakespeare: “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.â€Â (Fred) “Love all that will let you, be careful whom you trust, and don’t burn bridges.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 590608-$279,000. Here is a Milton, DE rancher with 3 BR, 2 BA on 2.02 acres. The home has new carpet and a sunroom off the living room. Call me to see this gem at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Xun Zi: “The rigid cause themselves to be broken; the pliable cause themselves to be bound.â€Â (Fred) “Backbones are pliable or rigid as circumstances dictate and so should we, but don’t lose sight of the prize.â€
Fred’s pick of the Day is MLS # 600226-$89,900. The price was just raised $900.00 on this small 2 BR, 1.5 BA Bungalow in Oak Orchard, DE. The home has been redone and the lot rent is $2780/yr. An alternative to trailer living. Call me @ 302 259-6983 to see this home. 
If you’re looking for a great fine dining experience, look no further than Eden (23 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth. Eden served dinner Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 5:30pm. Delaware Today has voted Eden “most romantic atmosphere†multiple times.  Self-proclaimed as “bold American food,†Eden serves up all-American favorites with a twist.  During the off season all classic dishes are half-price on Fridays and Wednesdays features half-price bottles of wine and a $30 prix fixe menu. If you’re looking for an elegant dinner or a place to celebrate a special occasion, Eden is definitely the place to try!
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 Zhuangzi: “Those who realize their folly are not true fools.â€Â (Fred) “God keep us from true fools and idiots.â€
Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 601621-$1,295,000. Here is a Rehoboth Beach, DE, Contemporary Beach Condo/Cottage with 4 BR, 5 BA, a first floor master, all high end finishes, furnished, a great rental history and only 1 block from the Ocean. Call me to see this gem at 301 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com