Tag: Laurel

August 11, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Honore de Balzac: “Towns find it as hard as houses of business to rise again from ruin.” (Fred) “Our small towns must strive to diversify their economies.”

For the next few days I am going to feature a series of 4 BR homes that I have listed. It is not often that so many 4 BR homes are available in a variety of price ranges. Home # 4:

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 612031-From 129,000 to $119,000. A Seaford DE country rancher with 4 BR, 1.5 Bath home in 1742 sq. ft. on .41 acres that boasts a sitting room in the master suite, a large eat-in kitchen, a great room with fireplace, a fenced back yard with storage shed complete this offering. A lot of house for the money!August 11, 2014

August 5, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Honore de Balzac: “The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love only one.” (Fred) “Loving more than one is serving the devil.”

For the next few days I am going to feature a series of 4 BR homes that I have listed. It is not often that so many 4 BR homes are available in a variety of price ranges. Home # 1:

Today’s BARGAIN FROM FREDSPORCH.COM IS MLS # 615186-only $295,000. A Laurel, DE, Contemporary with 4 BR, 3BA, in 2300 sq. ft. on 2.15 acres that boasts updated kitchen and baths, HW floors, wood stove, fireplace, walk-in attic storage, 3 season room, large deck, fire pit, 2 car garage and a tank-less HW system and the home borders Trap Pond State Park.August 5, 2015

February 11, 2014

Today’s food for thought is from Plato:  “A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers:  (Fred) “Tell that to a bean counter or a pollster.”

Today’s Bargain from www.fredsporch.com is MLS # 602535-From $329,900 to $284,900.  A large Contemporary in Laurel, DE with 4 BR, 3 BA, in 3600 sq. ft. on .49 acre, is now available. The home has a 3 car garage, geothermal HVAC, an upstairs Master with 2 walk-in closets and a Deck.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home.

February 11, 2014

July 30, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Mark Twain:  “A lie can travel around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.”  (Fred)  “The internet has made this quote more timely, too many people don’t take the time to evaluate the facts before they issue sound bites.”

Fred’s pick of the day is MLS # 604856-From $194,900 to $179,000.  A country rancher in Laurel, DE with 3 BR, 2 BA, in 2250 sq. ft. on an acre which boasts large rooms, a large fenced back yard with a barn, and SS appliances.  Call me at 302 258-6983 to see this home.  www.fredsporch.comJuly 30, 2013

July 4th Plans in Sussex

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Unbelievably, it’s already July!  With the celebration of Independence Day later this week I thought I would spend some time highlighting a few of the best options for celebrating July 4th in Sussex County.  Here are a couple of fun options for the family:

Old Fashioned 4th of July in Lewes:  On the Fourth of July enjoy old fashioned children’s games and activities begin at 9am on 2nd Street.  The decorated boat parade on the canal begins at 2pm and the “Infamous Doo-Dah Parade” begins around 5pm across from BeeBe Medical Center just off of Savannah Road – jump right in and join the fun!  Lewes’ Old Fashioned 4th of July is sponsored by the City of Lewes, the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Lightship Overfalls.

Small Town Charm in Laurel:  Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 6th with small-town charm in Laurel.  Events begin at 11am with the annual parade.  Other highlights include old fashioned family games at noon, a hot dog eating contest at 1:30pm, and fireworks over the lake at 9:15pm.  There will be events, food, and vendors all day long.

Celebrate Cruise Style: Make reservations on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry for the spectacular fireworks cruise on the Delaware Bay on Wednesday, July 3rd.  The cruise departs Lewes at 7:15pm.  Make reservations online or call 800-643-3779.

I’ll be back tomorrow with more great options for celebrating our nation’s independence in Sussex County.

If you’re 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.

December 3, 2012

“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.”  Plato  “The rest of us are in the middle, but we probably all talk too much.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 600146-$249,900.  This ranch home in Laurel, DE very close to Trap Pond State Park has just come on the market and is priced to sell.  The home has 3 BR, 2 BA, in 2100 sq. ft. on a little more than an acre.  The home boasts a large eat-in kitchen, a large sunroom, and an office, a walk up attic for storage, an irrigated yard with great landscaping and an above ground pool.  Call me @ 302 258-6983 to see this gem.

 

Area Events for the 4th of July!

Wednesday is the 4th of July and there are so many great ways to celebrate in and around Sussex County! Here are a few suggestions:

Rehoboth Beach Fireworks
Last year more than 80,000 people participated in this popular event! The spectacular fireworks display is set to begin around 9:15, but could begin as early as 8pm if the weather is threatening. Rain date is Thursday, July 5th. For more information call 302-227-2772. Remember that the beach and boardwalk will be packed, so arrive early!

Wednesday is the 4th of July and there are so many great ways to celebrate in and around Sussex County!  Here are a few suggestions:

Rehoboth Beach Fireworks
Last year more than 80,000 people participated in this popular event!  The spectacular fireworks display is set to begin around 9:15, but could begin as early as 8pm if the weather is threatening.  Rain date is Thursday, July 5th.  For more information call 302-227-2772.  Remember that the beach and boardwalk will be packed, so arrive early!

Lewes Old Fashioned 4th of July and Do-Dah Parade
Head down to Second Street in Lewes for old fashioned games and other activities beginning at 9am.  There is also a decorated boat parade on the canal that begins at 2pm.  Then, from 5pm-7pm join in (or watch!) the Infamous Lewes Doo-Dah Parade!  With no need to register or plan ahead, you can just jump in any time to become part of this fun, family activity!

Bethany Beach 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
Gather in downtown Bethany beginning at noon for festive day of fun!  Activities include a horseshoe throwing contest, blueberry pie eating contest, live music, fireworks, and more.  For more information call 302-539-8011.

Laurel’s 18th Annual July 4th Celebration
Activities include a cornhole tournament (winners receive $100!), parade, talent show, and live music at the  bandstand in Market Square Park.  For more information, contact Jamie Smith at 302-875-2277.

Have a safe & happy 4th of July!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266!

Spotlight on Georgia House (Various Locations)

Georgia House is a family restaurant well loved by locals. The original Georgia House is in Millsboro (119 Main Street), but there are also locations in Selbyville, Milford, and Laurel, so chances are you’re close to one of them!

Georgia House is a family restaurant well loved by locals.  The original Georgia House is in Millsboro (119 Main Street), but there are also locations in Selbyville, Milford, and Laurel, so chances are you’re close to one of them!  Serving classic home-style favorites such as delicious fried chicken, finger-lickings ribs, and their much-lauded meatloaf, even the pickiest eaters are bound to find something that pleases them at Georgia House.  Their famous cream of crab soup is a must… it is what put them on the culinary map after all!  All in all, if you’re looking for something new and different, you might want to skip Georgia House, but if you’re looking for a classic, home cooked meal that is sure to be delicious, Georgia House is the perfect place.

As a bonus, kids eat free on Tuesday nights and they also offer a rewards card that includes a free dessert on your birthday, $10 off on your anniversary, and a $10 gift certificate for every 250 points earned, plus a few more great perks!

All locations are closed on Mondays, but Tuesday-Saturday it’s a great place to eat!

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 – 302-856-6434.

Spotlight on Trap Pond in Laurel, Delaware

Recently named one of the top 100 Best Bass Lakes by Bassmaster, Trap Pond in Laurel, Delaware is highly ranked by visitors time after time again. It has been called beautiful, enchanting, glorious, amazing, and many other adjectives that indicate that it is a little piece of heaven on earth! One visitor said that Trap Pond had the “bet kayaking and the most wildlife in Delaware” and many people who visit can’t wait to come back!

Recently named one of the top 100 Best Bass Lakes by Bassmaster, Trap Pond in Laurel, Delaware is highly ranked by visitors time after time again.  It has been called beautiful, enchanting, glorious, amazing, and many other adjectives that indicate that it is a little piece of heaven on earth!  One visitor said that Trap Pond had the “bet kayaking and the most wildlife in Delaware” and many people who visit can’t wait to come back!

In addition to taking part in some of the nation’s best bass fishing, visitors to Trap Pond can also hike, bike, and picnic.  Canoes, kayaks, surfbikes, and paddleboats are all available to rent if you’d like to enjoy life on the water, and if it’s the fishing you’re after you can enjoy angling for pickerel, crappie and bluegill in addition to largemouth bass.  In the summer they even offer guided pontoon boat tours!  Many visitors to Trap Pond rave about the campground – you can bring in your own equipment or rent a cabin or yurt!  And of course, like most Delaware State Parks, there are nature programs for all ages available to participate in.  Trap Pond is even offering summer day camps for kids ages 8-12.

If you’re looking to escape from the real world for a few hours, or even a few days, Trap Pond is the destination you’re looking for!  And if you’re just after some great bass fishing, Bassmaster says you can’t go wrong!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Laurel or the surrounding areas?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-629-6693!

Summer Camps for Kids, Part 2

Now that it’s mid-April, if there are kids in your life that need/want to go to summer camp, you shouldn’t wait much longer to register. Spots at the best camps fill up quickly! Here are a few other great area camps I came across while researching for last week’s 5 Great Summer Camps at the Beach post. Check them out and get registered!

Now that it’s mid-April, if there are kids in your life that need/want to go to summer camp, you shouldn’t wait much longer to register.  Spots at the best camps fill up quickly!  Here are a few other great area camps I came across while researching for last week’s 5 Great Summer Camps at the Beach post.  Check them out and get registered!

Music School of DE in Milford
With branches in Milford and Wilmington, the Music School of Delaware offers several summer programs for children of all ages and even adults!

Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown
Del Tech is not just for adults.  This college also offers camps for kids from ages 5-15 on all of its campuses.  Summer sessions run from June 18th-August 17th and there is a wide variety to choose from.  There are sessions for academics, art, career exploration, culinary arts, enrichment, the environment, science, sports & fitness, and technology.  No matter what your kids are interested there is sure to be a program to interest them, everything from “Learn How to Draw Superheroes” to “Renewable Energy Camp” to “Create Your Own Video Game” and a ton of other options!  Cost depends on the type of camp and whether you choose half day or full day sessions.  You can even mix and match camps to create a full summer of fun!  Scholarships are available.

Sussex Family YMCA Day Camps
The YMCA is known for its quality childcare, and their outdoor summer camps offer fun for kids from ages 2.5-15 years old.  Camps at the Sussex Family YMCA in Rehoboth Beach run in one week sessions from May 29-August 24 with each week offering a different, age appropriate theme.  Older kids even get to walk to the beach!  There are also separate sports camps.  Cost ranges from $98-$180 depending on the age of the child and the theme of the camp.  Financial assistance is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Trap Pond State Park Camp in Laurel
Trap Pond State Park offers 4 different “Discovery Camp” sessions from  July 16-August 10.  These week long camp sessions are geared for ages 8-12 and run from 9am-4pm each day.  Activities include hiking, biking, games, fishing, boating, nature study, and crafts.  Cost is $160 per week.

Looking to buy or sell a home in Southern Delaware?  Give Cooper Realty Associates a call and put us to work for you – 302-629-6693!

March 27, 2012

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 59145.  This restored Colonial has 4BR, 2BA, and a nice in town location.  The asking price is only $110,000.00.  Call me if you want to see it at 302 258-6983.  Fred

Today’s food for thought is from Baltasar Gracian:  “Be content to act, and leave the talking to others.”  “Usually how things get done, however talking uncovers unforeseen problems.”  Fred

BUYERS, HURRY UP……4.1% RATE ON A 30-YEAR FIXED MORTGAGE!!

Mortgage rates continued to hold their ground this week, as housing market indicators showed consumer confidence is soft, housing prices are flat and new home sales rose from their very low levels, Freddie Mac’s chief economist said on Thursday.

By Amy Hoak, MarketWatch

Mortgage rates continued to hold their ground this week, as housing market indicators showed consumer confidence is soft, housing prices are flat and new home sales rose from their very low levels, Freddie Mac’s chief economist said on Thursday.

READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE  Then, call Cooper Realty Associates to help you find your new home!  We have lots and lots of bargains in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Milton, Seaford,  Georgetown, Laurel and all over Sussex County and Kent County Delaware.  Whether you are looking for single-family, new construction, condo/townhomes, beach front property, farms, or commercial real estate, we have what you are looking for.  We also have an inventory of short sales and foreclosures in Delaware.  Give us a call and let the “Aggressive Professionals” go to work for you!

Seaford office – 302 629-6693/Georgetown office – 302 856-6434/Lewes office – 302 644-2266

Just Like New 4 Bedroom Home in Millsboro, DE!

Additional benefits of living in Stonewater Creek are full access to the clubhouse, exercise equipment, tennis courts, and swimming pool/jacuzzi. That’s like having a free membership to the YMCA without having to do all of the driving!

 FABULOUS HOME IN STONEWATER CREEK!
You really should check out this great house I found for sale in Longneck!  Well, the mailing address is actually Millsboro, but it’s a short drive on Beaver Dam Road to get to Five Points, Lewes, or northbound Route 1.  It’s less than 5 minutes away from Baywood Golf Course on Route 24 and the Peninsula Golf Course and Country Club in Millsboro.  It’s also very easy to hop on Route 24 and drive west toward Laurel, Seaford, or even Salisbury.  This house is in the great development of Stonewater Creek!  It’s fantastic!  It is much larger than it appears, with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a 2-car garage, a relaxing front porch, and a flagstone patio out back.  There is a custom-built shed and swing set, as well as flower gardens designed with PA fieldstone.  There is irrigation tied to a well to help maintain a beautiful landscape.  The house is only four years old and has been kept in great condition.  Additional benefits of living in Stonewater Creek are full access to the clubhouse, exercise equipment, tennis courts, and swimming pool/jacuzzi.  That’s like having a free membership to the YMCA without having to do all of the driving!  And it that’s not enough excitement for you, there’s even more….this house is being sold mostly furnished for only $269,900!  That is a steal!  I could go on and on about this house!  I absolutely love it!  Oh, did I happen to mention that it’s my house that’s for sale?  Well, as much as I have loved living there, there is a season for everything, and it is my time to move on.  It will be a bittersweet goodbye.  But, I will be very happy for the next owner who gets to enjoy living there!

Author~ Diane Archino

Do you like bowling? So do I. Try Laurel, Delaware’s new bowling alley.

Do you like bowling? Well, I do and recently I had the chance to find out it’s still a lot of fun. Especially if you haven’t bowled in a while. There are a lot of towns in Delaware that have bowling lanes. There is one in Millsboro, Delaware, Milford, Delaware and Seaford, Delaware, but we decided to try a brand new one. Bryan’s Bowling Center in Laurel, Delaware next to the Laurel Post Office. They were having their 1st year anniversary. I didn’t do all that bad either! Minimal gutter balls and a couple of strikes, what more could you want? Not bad for not having bowled in 37 years. I think I’ll get together some friends and do it again. Be sure to check out the lanes in local towns near you and go have some fun.