Category: Sussex County

Weekend Update: March 8th-10th

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Check out this list of local events for something fun to do this weekend!

Friday, March 8th – Lewes Lunch & Learn
Lewes Lunch & Learns are hosted by the Lewes Historical Society at the Midway School House #178 on the Lewes Historic Complex (110 Shipcarpenter Street) at noon for 20-30 minutes, followed by a question and answer period.  The second event is this Friday from 12pm-1pm.  Carl Hunt will present “Five Centuries of Information Technology, The First Town of the First State at the Cutting Edge.”  Audience members are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch, and the Lewes Historical Society will provide soft drinks.  For more information call 302-645-7670.

Friday, March 8th – Mid-Atlantic Wine & Food Festival
The Mid-Atlantic Wine & Food Festival is taking place all weekend (it started today, actually!) all over the state.  There are 44 events in all, supporting the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and eight other arts organizations throughout Delaware.  One, local event is Bourbon + Bacon: South from 5pm-7pm on Friday at local favorite, Nage (19730 Coastal Highway) in Rehoboth Beach.  To purchase tickets to this or any other of the festival events and support the Rehoboth Beach Film Society check out this link.

Saturday, March 9th – Big Fish Grill Cooking Class
Cooking classes at this local favorite include hands-on participation, a meet & greet with the chef, wine and cheese tasting, wine pairing, and several courses of instruction.  Doors open at 9:45 and classes are from 10am-1pm.  Pre-registration is required.  For more information or to register check out this link.

Saturday, March 9th – Rehoboth Art League Young at Art Exhibition
The Rehoboth Art League (12 Dodds Lane) will display artwork from students in both public and private local schools.  The opening reception is from 10am-1pm this Saturday and the show runs through March 23rd.  Support young, local artists and check it out!

Sunday, March 10th – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Irish Eyes Pub & Bar will host the Annual Milton St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Sunday in downtown Milton.  The parade kicks off at 2pm.  This year there is also a Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Milton Chamber prior to the race.  Registration begins at 11am and the race starts at noon.  For more information call 302-684-8889.

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.

March 6, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Xun Zi:  “I once tried thinking for an entire day, but I found it less valuable than one moment of study.”  (Fred)  “Study is invaluable but thinking is how discoveries are made, without which progress is stagnant.”

Fred’s pick of the Day is MLS # 599941-$274,900.  Here is a move-in ready Colonial in Milton, DE with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, in 2721 sq. ft. on .29 acre, it has a huge master suite with 2 walk-in closets and a soaking tub in the Master Bath + a full basement.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comMarch 6, 2013

March 5, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Zebullon Pike:  “Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one nation.”  (Fred)  “Congress has divided us now it’s time to follow Mr. Pike’s advice.”

Fred’s Pick of the day is MLS # 599513-$239,000.  A unique brick Rancher with 3 BR, 2 BA on 3 acres with a 3 car detached garage, wood burning fireplace, and a full basement.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comMarch 5, 2013

Eat at Bethany Blues, Support the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park

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If you read this blog at all it is no secret that I am a fan of Cape Henlopen State Park!  The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park is a private, non-profit organization that supports many activities of the park including the Borrow-A-Bike program, monthly trail days, park beautification, playground equipment, and the osprey camera just to name a few.  Support the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park by eating at Bethany Blues TONIGHT!!!  Print this coupon, take it to Bethany Blues (18385 Coastal Highway in Lewes) tonight, enjoy dinner, and a percentage of your total will be donated to the Friends of Cape Henlopen.

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.

March 4, 2013

Today’s food for thought comes from John Mauldin’s Column:  “Will Americans be discouraged by low interest rate returns and save less, or will they save more to reach lifetime goals? I believe the latter, which is one more reason why I expect the household saving rate to climb back to double digits. At the same time, low interest returns in conjunction with distrust of stocks and previous huge losses on owner-occupied houses are forcing many vastly-undersaved postwar babies to work well beyond their expected retirements.”  (Fred)  “This is an unintended consequence to zero interest rate.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 601306-$169,950.  A Contemporary in Ellendale, DE with 4 BR, 3BA on 1.5 acres with new carpet, hardwood floors, and a new HVAC please call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  http://www.fredsporch.com.March 4, 2013

Spotlight on the Lewes Tulip Festival

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The popular Lewes Tulip Festival will be held Thursday, April 11th-Saturday, April 13th this year.  Photos for the official photo contest are currently being accepted at the Fisher-Martin House (120 Kings Hwy) in Lewes from 10am-4pm weekdays until March 25th.  Categories for this year’s contest are Lewes architecture, Lewes landscapes, Quintessential Lewes, Tulips, Lewes Food, and Lewes Pets.  The cost is $5 per submission and there is a maximum of 5 submissions per photographer.  A grand prize of $100 will be awarded at the close of the festival.  For more information check out this full list of rules and details.  Be sure to get your entries in, and stay tuned for more information on the Tulip Festival as it approaches!

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.

March 1, 2013

Well the Sequester cuts are going into effect today.  Now the Administration (who agreed to these cuts) can stop playing Chicken Little. If their Department Heads cannot cut 2+% from their current budget and still do their jobs-they should lose their jobs.

Today’s food for thought is from Giordano Bruno:  “With luck on your side, you can do without brains.”  (Fred)  “Please give me some luck, so I can rest my brains.”

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 599663-$221,000.  A Townhome in Plantations East, Lewes, DE has 3 BR, 2 BA, an open floor plan, Vaulted Ceilings, Bamboo Flooring and is in a gated community.  Fees are only $2408/yr.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comMarch 1, 2013

Weekend Update: March 1st-3rd

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This weekend is one of the most delicious weekends in town!  Plus there are some other events going on as well…

Saturday, March 2nd: The Jasper String Quartet
The Jasper String Quartet performs as part of the Coastal Concert Series this Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church (129 W. Fourth Street) in Lewes.  This critically acclaimed group is the winner of various awards and will be concentrating on the works of Bartok and Schubert.  For more information or to purchase tickets, check out this link.

Saturday, March 2nd: 23rd Annual Chocolate Festival
Chocolate lovers will unite at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center from 11:30am-3:30pm on Saturday for a day of decadent desserts and family fun!  Admission is only $2 (free for children under 5) and tastes are 50 cents each.  Delicious!

Of course the heart of the chocolate festival is the baking contest, which is open to anyone who wishes to enter.  The categories are restaurants, bakery, professional/chef, amateur, showpiece, children under 12 & showpiece for children under 12.  Each category has the 7 subcategories of cookies, cheesecake, brownies, candy, pies, cake, and most unusual.  There are prizes and it’s not too late to enter.  All you have to do is bring your entry or entries and this entry form to the Convention Hall between 7am-8:30am the day of the contest.

Have fun and enjoy the amazing treats!

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.

February 27, 2013

Today’s Food for thought is from Giuseppe Mazzini:  “Slumber not in the tents of your fathers.  The world is advancing.”  (Fred)  “The future is never the same as the past; they just look alike to the next generation.”

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 600786-$179,900.  A spacious Cape Cod in Bridgeville, DE with 3 BR, 2 BA, in 2050 sq. ft. on .20 acre, and has a wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, and a 2 car garage.  Call me @ 302 258-6983 to see this home.  February 27, 2013

February 26, 2013

Today’s Food for thought is from George Washington:  “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.”  (Fred)  “Intimacy is best kept to those very few you would die for.”

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 600655-$419,900.  A Millsboro, DE Contemporary with 4 BR, 3.5 BA in 3500 sq. ft. on .5 acre which is on the 11th Fairway of a Golf Club and has a Stone Fireplace, an eat-in Kitchen with Granite, a Theater Room with 6 reclining seats, Geothermal Heat and Tankless Hot Water.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this lovely home.  www.fredsporch.comFebruary 26, 2013

February 25, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from George Washington:  “It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.”  (Fred)  “Excuses can be tiresome and cause rolling of the eyes.”

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 598039-$209,000.  A Modular Home in Millsboro, DE has 3 BR, 2 BA in 1344 sq. ft. on 3.19 acres with a covered rear deck, fenced area for children or pets, a double carport and 2 large outbuildings.  Call me @ 302 258-6983 to see this home.  www.fredsporch.comFebruary 25, 2013

Spotlight on El Dorado Restaurant in Rehoboth

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El Dorado Restaurant (18766 John J Williams Hwy) in Rehoboth specializes in fresh, made-to-order, Baja style fish tacos.  They are open from 11am-9pm Monday-Saturday and receive rave reviews for both their food and service.  The atmosphere is super casual, but you can’t beat the freshness!  Everything is made to order and you can fix up your choices exactly how you’d like with the complimentary salsa bar.  Although they’re famous for their fish tacos, all other varieties are delicious too, as are the burritos!  If Mexican food is your thing, definitely check out El Dorado!

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.

February 22, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from George Washington:  “Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.”  (Fred)  “When is enough, enough?”

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 596516-$189,900.  Here is a 2011 Rancher in Deep Creek, Seaford, DE which has 3 BR, 2 BA, in 1552 sq. ft. on .50 acre with a shed.  Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.comFebruary 22, 2013

February 21, 2013

Today’s Food for thought is from George Washington:  “To err is natural; to rectify is glory.”  (Fred)  “Act, and if wrong amended your action but act.”

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 601493-$85,000.  Here is a HUD Rancher in the town limits of Seaford, DE which has 3 BR, 1.5 BA in 1428 sq. ft. with a metal roof and replacement windows.  Sold AS IS for appraised value.  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.com  February 21, 2013

February 19, 2013

Today’s Food for thought is from George Washington:  “If freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”  (Fred)  “Another problem is when the press is led to the slaughter by their blind following of left or right addenda; we do not get the facts today-just the ones to prove a point of view.  What happened to reporting the facts and letting us decide the truth for ourselves?”

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 600357-$599,900.  An Ocean View, DE Waterfront Contemporary with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, a sunroom, numerous upgrades and a floating boat dock on Whites Creek (tidal wetlands).  Call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.

February 18, 2013

Happy President’s Day

Today’s Food for thought is from George Washington:  Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.”  (Fred)  “Do drone strikes and surveillance come to mind?”

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 599030-$569,000.  A Dagsboro, DE Contemporary with 3 BR, 2.5 BA on .71 acres, a stunning kitchen, 2 fireplaces, a multi-level Patio, and backs up to Vines Creek (tidal wetlands) with great views of local wildlife.  Call me @ 302 258-6893 to see this home.February 18, 2013

Spotlight on Crabby Dick’s in Rehoboth

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Crabby Dick’s offers up casual dining with great service along Route 1 in Rehoboth (18831 Coastal Highway).  The cuisine is classic American, including steaks, burgers and salads along side pasta and seafood dishes.  There are specials for under $6 several nights a week.  Crabby Dick’s is a great bet for a good meal in Rehoboth both in season and out.  Whether you are a local or just visiting it’s a must try.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates – 302-644-2266.

5 Off Season Activities to Enjoy

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Off season at the beach can be very relaxing.  If you’re looking for something to do in the Lewes/Rehoboth Beach area, check out the following activities:

1.  See a movie.  Check out Movies at Midway for a popular feature film, or check out rehobothfilm.com for a more artsy choice and schedule of events.

2.  Visit an Art Gallery.  Lewes and Rehoboth are both brimming with art galleries and many of them are open during the off season.  They are definitely worth a look.

3.  Visit Cape Henlopen State Park.  I know I keep going on and on about Cape Henlopen, but it’s seriously worth a visit!  Visit my previous post for more info.

4.  Shopping.  Route 1 through Rehoboth Beach is brimming with outlets that are much more pleasant to shop at when they aren’t filled with beach-going tourists.

5.  Walk on the beach or boardwalk.  Walking on the beach in the winter, when it is all yours to enjoy alone, is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon.  If walking on the sand doesn’t thrill you, you can stroll the Rehoboth Boardwalk instead.  The view is equally lovely.

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.

February 15, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Remy de Gourmont:  “Women still remember the first kiss after men have forgotten the last.”  (Fred)  “Once the moment is savored, move on for that next moment.”

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 590233-$186,000.  A duplex in the Village of Cinderberry (55 +) Georgetown, DE has 2 BR, 2 BA in 1425 sq. ft. a formal model with lots of upgrades, a 1 car garage, Florida Room and patio.  Call me @ 302 358-6983 to see this home.

 

February 15, 2013

Weekend Update: February 15th-17th

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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check it out:

All Weekend – “The Mousetrap” at Clear Space Theatre
Check out Clear Space Theatre’s rendition of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” all weekend long (and until the end of the month!)  “The Mousetrap” is a murder mystery with a crazy ending that you won’t see coming!  For more information or to purchase tickets check out this link.

Friday, February 15th – Market Street Studios Gallery Opening Party
Enjoy the opening party at Market Street Studios Gallery in Lewes, followed by gallery sales all weekend.  The gallery is located at 328 West Market Street in Lewes.  For more information call 302-645-9030.

Saturday, February 16th – Merchants’ Attic & Public Garage Sale
Delaware’s annual largest indoor garage sale will be held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall (229 Rehoboth Ave) this Saturday.  Hours are 9:30am-1:30pm and the event is free, although donations are welcome.  There are tons of vendors – all the space is sold out, so it’s definitely worth checking out!

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.