Sussex County Real Estate Matters – Affecting Seaford, Georgetown, Lauel, Milton, Delmar, Bridgevil
Today’s food for thought is from Delphine de Girardin: “Good taste is the modesty of the mind; that is why it cannot be imitated or acquired.†(Fred) “Yes, just like the guys on Duck Dynasty.â€
Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 613044-From $500,000 to $489,900. An Ocean View, DE Colonial with 5 BR, 3 BA, in 3676 sq. ft. on .20 acre that features a 2 story family room with a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, a gourmet kitchen, Screened Porch, and a large deck.
Today’s food for thought is from George Washington: “The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.†(Fred)  “The use of cursing and swearing has gotten out of hand in our time, the proper use of language is becoming a lost art, and is not taught anymore—the excuse is the computer age. Believe it or not there are more than 3 adjectives in the English language.â€
Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS# 608954-From $214,000 to $206,000. A Seaford DE Colonial with 3 BR, 2.5 BA, in 1800 sq. ft. on .83 acre which was built in 1997 and the yearly taxes are only $862.00. Please call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983.
Today’s food for thought is from Miyamoto Musashi: “Do nothing which is of no use.†(Fred) “Sounds like a no brainer, but humans do really dumb things.â€
Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM is MLS#609454-From $740,000 to $699,000. A Dagsboro DE Colonial with 3 BR. 4 BA that boasts 2 two car garages, a master suite with sitting area and wet bar, an elevator, a study, and a pool with bath house. Please call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home.
Today’s food for thought is from Miguel de Cervantes: “Forewarned and forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory.â€Â (Fred) “One should also prepare for Plan B or C.â€
Today’s BARGAIN from Fredsporch.com is MLS #604313-From $475,000 to $469,900. An Executive Home in Seaford, DE with 5 BR, 4 BA, in 4770 sq. ft. in 1.177 acre which has an open floor plan, a first floor bedroom and a huge bonus room. E-mail me to see this home at fred@fredsporch.com .
Today’s food for thought is from Epictetus: “If you wish to be a writer, write.â€Â (Fred) “If you wish to do or be something, just do it. If you fail try again or change directions but do something.â€
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.
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.â€Â (Fred) “Philosophers are not very good realists.â€
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.
Today’s food for thought is from Alexander the Great: “I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians.â€Â (Fred) “Alexander was a young man, if he could see us now!â€
Fred’s (The Bargain Man) pick of the day is MLS #592778-From $298,000 to $289,000. Here is a Seaford DE Colonial with 4 BR, 3 BA, in 2940 sq. ft. on 1.14 acres. The home features a 2 story Foyer, a formal Dining and Living Rooms, a possible 5th bedroom on the first floor and a private rear yard. Call me to see this home-302 258-6983. fredsporch.com.
Today’s food for thought is from Albert Pike: “War is a series of catastrophes which result in victory.â€Â (Fred) “NFL football is a series of catastrophes which result in victory.â€
Fred’s (The Bargain Man) pick of the day is MLS # 607835-From $169,900 to $159,900. Here is a Seaford DE Colonial is a nice neighborhood with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, in 2688 sq. ft. on .65 acres. The home needs some updating but features a double sided fireplace and an unfinished dry basement. Please call me to see this home at 302 258-6983.  www.fredsporch.com
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) “To not use the talent given you is a great travesty.â€
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.com
Today’s food for thought is from Hector Hugh Munro: It’s no use growing older if you only learn new ways of misbehaving yourself.â€Â (Fred) “Is this only the bad die young?â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 606867-From $699,900 to $649,900. A charming 1900’s Colonial in downtown Lewes, DE which has 3 BR, 3 BA on .12 acres is available. The home has HW floors, exposed beams, open kitchen with island, a gas fireplace, a master suite with a sitting room, and a patio with pool and waterfall. Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this gem.  www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Charles Dickens: “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which a man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes of which all men have some.â€Â (Fred) “Learn from yesterday but relish today.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #604552-From $134,900 to $129,900. Here is a totally renovated Colonial in Downtown Laurel, DE, which has 3 BR, 1.5 BA on a 50’x97’ lot. Call me to see this home @ 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Calvin Coolidge: “Economy is the method by which we prepare today to afford the improvements of tomorrow.â€Â (Fred) “Governments pay heed.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #606833-From $274,900 to $259,900. This Milton DE Colonial is 6 years old and has 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-1/2 BA, in 2584 sq. ft. The home has a Rinnai Hot Water system, a screened deck, a patio with fountain, a finished basement with home theatre and a sunroom with a fireplace. Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this gem. www.fredsporch.com
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 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
Today’s food for thought is from Epictetus: “All religions must be tolerated…for everyman must get to heaven in his own way.â€Â (Fred) “Which road we take must be left to us.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #604025-From $5,250,000 to $4,750,000. The “Mon Plaisir†is available for the first time in 63 Years. This 1928 Colonial has 8 BR, 4.5 BA in 5000 sq. ft. on .34 acres. This home has been carefully updated to retain the original character. Call me to see this End of Season Special at 302 258-6983. www.fredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Herbert Spencer: “How often misused words generate misleading thoughts.â€Â (Fred) “Keep ones lack of vocabulary from embarrassing oneself, or keep ones foot out of one’s mouth.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS #601454-From $359,000 to $339,000. A beautiful Colonial in Seaford DE which has 5 BR, 2.5 BA, in 3800 sq. ft. on .75 acre that boasts a first floor Master Bedroom, office, and fitness room, and great landscaping. Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home. wwwfredsporch.com
Today’s food for thought is from Napoleon Bonaparte: “Throw off your worries when you throw off your clothes at night.â€Â (Fred) “You know your worries will be waiting for you in the morning.â€
Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 600889-$425,000 to $420,000. Here is a Millsboro DE Colonial with 4 BR, 3.5 BA in 3190 sq. ft. on .51 acre that has a granite kitchen, a library, a gas fireplace, and an in ground pool. Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home. wwwfredsporch.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 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