Yesterday I had a request from a buyer to see a property in a tiny town on the Delaware Bay.  Woodland Beach was known prior to 1878 for amusements and frolicking at the beach. Then a tidal wave knocked out 35 miles of waterfront towns.  Today, Woodland Beach is known for fishing and crabbing. One of the yearlong residents has been feeding these ducks for so long that they have their own road warning. The long drive there from nearby Smyrna is lined with flat farmland. The closer you get to Woodland, the road becomes more like a causeway with tidal waters on either side. Due to recent rains, the water comes almost up to the roadway and there are signs warning not to continue if the yellow light is flashing a flooding warning.  But yesterday, the roads were clear and a pleasant drive ens... 04/16/2022

It was a perfect day for the annual Market Fair on the Green in front of Delaware's original "Old State House" in Dover. Built in 1791, this was where the Legislature once met in the State Capital.  We began in the State House, where a very serious performance was about to take place with costumed actors in the courtroom portraying Dr. Sykes and Dr. Tilton who shushed me into place in their "waiting room" full of patients. Dr. Tilton brought up "patients" and volunteers to portray makers and mixers of cure elixirs. Unfortunately, the drug turned out to have been stretched out with lead, and the patient got even sicker.  Outside there was a rosier scene on the sun-dappled green.  A musical duo serenaded with tunes from the British Isles.  A bit of cacophony ensued when a dulcimer played ... 11/07/2021

Happy Easter! Happy Easter! Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Enjoy!David HenkeLong & Foster Real Estate Inc – Devon, PA/Wilmington, DEOffice: 610-225-7400/Direct: 610-618-0808http://www.DelawarePAHomes.com 04/04/2021

 DELAWARE EVENTS First Saturday in the First State events:  February 1, 10:30 a.m. at the Delaware Public Archives, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. N. Dover DE 19901 . Dr. Donald Blakey will talk about  1953, when  Dr. Jerome H. Holland became President of Delaware State College.  This program is free to the public and no reservation is required unless otherwise noted. For more information contact Tom Summers (302) 744-5047 or email thomas.summers@delaware.gov . Weather--should this program be cancelled due to weather, it will be announced on  archives.delaware.gov . Other Sites are open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., except Woodburn, Hall House, and the Kent County Courthouse (Photo). Through a Barber’s Eyes: Sampson Darling 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Visit to learn more about this free African- America... 01/31/2020

DELAWARE EVENTSFriday, November 1, 2019, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. come to the many galleries and spaces open for the First Friday Art Loop all free events. Tour the Delaware History Museum at 505 North Market St., then explore entertainment and restaurants that inspire a vibrant city!  Then, on Saturday, November 2 from 1-3 p.m., hear a talk on The Quaker Indian Boarding Schools (photo) at the Museum. Please click here to register for this free talk. On Street parking is free on Saturdays.  First Saturday in the First State will include an 18th Century Market Fair on November 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on The Green in Dover.  It will explore an era when The Green served as the focal point of life in Dover, presenting the goods, wares, and political attitudes of the 1700's.  The activities wi... 10/31/2019

It all started when I was doing some yard cleanup today and noticed that my holly tree was full of berries, for the first time in ages. I always thought the birds got there before I did, which is probably part of the reason. Another thing is that although it's been cold, it hasn't been sub-freezing yet, so the birds probably still have the bugs and whatever other living things they feast on in abundance. Then I remembered 2 holly related stories in Delaware lore. The other day, robin brown, who posts photos from the State Archives, posted a photo and story about holly in Delaware on Facebook:  Back in the days before plastic, when real holly was the mainstay of holiday decorations, Delawareans could make quite a bit of money by selling wreaths and boughs. And they didn’t even have to ha... 12/13/2018

Yesterday I visited Woodburn, the Delaware Governor's residence in the State Capital, Dover. This home, built c. 1798 by Charles Hillyard III, is one of the finest Middle Period Georgian houses in Delaware.   Decorated for the holidays by a "friends of" group, a guide explained the history of the house to the group of visitors who walked in during the First Saturdays in the First State program, when the residence is open to the public.  There are many lovely antiques and silver pieces in the house, and the dining room was set up with punch and some very yummy homemade cookies. I come here when I get the chance, and it was nice to see the old place again. Governor and Mrs. Carney are not in residence very often, as they have a home in Wilmington. 12/02/2018

Timmons Woods Condos Delaware Market Update August 2018 Active Listings: Total Listings: | Average List Price: $ | Average SQFT: | Average Price Per SQFT: $ | Average Taxes: $ | Average DOM:  In-Contract Listings: Total Listings: | Average List Price: $ | Average SQFT: | Average Price Per SQFT: $ | Average Taxes: $ | Average DOM:  Sold Listings: Total Listings: 0 | Average List Price: $0 | Average SQFT: 0 | Average Price Per SQFT: $0 | Average Taxes: $0 | Average DOM: 0 There are currently homes for sale in Timmons Woods Condos Delaware Ohio. The Average list price for the Timmons Woods Condos Delaware homes is $ and the Average SQFT for the homes in Timmons Woods Condos Delaware is SQFT which comes to an Average of $ per SQFT for Active homes for sale in Timmons Woods Condos Delaware.... 09/01/2018

Magnolia, DE Town Information, and Market ReportReal Estate in Magnolia, DEMagnolia is a town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. The Town of Magnolia claims both Swedish and Dutch heritage. In 1885 the citizens within the Murderkill Hundred founded the town. These founders laid out the boundary of the city, designing it as a circle to represent brotherhood. The community is so small that it is not necessary to have parking garages or other paid parking spots. Magnolia mostly consists of small housing developments such as single-family homes, and the rest is farm land. Several new houses were appraised over the past few years during the housing boom. Properties for sale in Magnolia, DE. Magnolia, DE AmenitiesMagnolia has several prominent historic locations that appear on the Natio... 07/26/2018

Dover, DE Town Information, and Market ReportReal Estate in Dover, DEThe capital of Delaware is the city of Dover. Dover was founded as the court town for newly established Kent County in 1683 by William Penn, the proprietor of the territory generally known as the "Lower Counties on Delaware." Later, in 1717, the city was officially laid out by a special commission of the Delaware General Assembly.Top industries in Dover include agriculture, banking, pharmaceuticals, and government service, with no sales tax. Also, there are several reasons why people might want to consider living in Dover. It makes it easy to find your dream home by filtering home types like single-family homes, townhomes, rent to own homes, multi-family homes, land apartments, and condos.  Properties for sale in Dover... 07/26/2018

Camden, DE Town Information, and Market ReportReal Estate in Camden, DECamden is a town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a total land area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2). Because the town is small, and its even smaller neighbor of Wyoming, the U.S. Postal Service has jointly assigned the towns a single Zip code, 19934, which is designated as the Camden-Wyoming ZIP code. Camden was established in 1783 as a community originally known as Mifflin's Crossroads. The Camden Historic District includes Brecknock, Camden Friends Meeting House, Star Hill AME Church, and Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church - all are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Delaware is the best place to live considerin... 07/15/2018

 It's great to live in Central Delaware, right? It's even better to hear that the Real Estate Market is doing better here than in your northern neighbors in New Castle County, isn't it? (photo home is a sold listing)The good news for buyers in Kent County is that new listings were up almost 9% in May, compared to the same period in 2017.  But, being a competitive market, the median sales prices were up 4% this May. The bad news was that the single family detached home inventory was down 20%. Do you get the sense that some strategizing is necessary? If so, you are correct. Contact Carolyn Roland at strategy central to see how to make the most of your money in 2018! 06/07/2018

Hartly, DE Town Information, and Market ReportReal Estate in Hartly, DEHartly is a town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. The town is recognized as part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Region. The town is known as the least populated municipality in Delaware with only 71 residents registered on the last census. If you are looking for a home far from the city, with friendly neighbors, and large property homes, Hartly may be the place for you. Real Estate in Hartly is mostly ranch-style and single-family homes. Prices vary from the low $100,000 up to $300,000. There is a good variety of real estate opportunities in the area that you can take advantage of. Properties for sale in Hartly, DE. Hartly, DE AmenitiesHartly is a small town with a very small community of residents. Resi... 05/17/2018

Clayton, DE Town Information, and Market ReportReal Estate in Clayton, DEClayton is a small town between Kent and New Castle Counties, Delaware, United States. The town is mostly residential with several neighborhoods and subdivisions. The area is perfect for families looking to live outside the city but still have a relatively short commute to Downtown areas. The community offers a variety of housing options that can fit your budget, from starter homes to properties in the $200,000 range, you can choose a home that suits your needs. Homes in the area are mostly single-family homes, ranch-style houses, and townhouses. Properties for sale in Clayton, DE. Clayton, DE AmenitiesClayton is mostly residential neighborhoods and subdivisions. There are small restaurants and groceries within the... 05/17/2018

Smyrna, DE Town Information, and Market ReportReal Estate in Smyrna, DESmyrna is a town between Kent and New Castle counties in Delaware, United States. The town is north of Dover city and just east of Clayton. Smyrna has grown rapidly in the past few years with several Real Estate opportunities currently on the market. There is a wide variety of housing options available to people living in the area. Homes are mostly single-family homes in suburban neighborhoods that have different price ranges depending on the design. Whether you're looking for a newly built home or one that is move-in ready, there is a house for you here. Properties for sale in Smyrna, DE. Smyrna, DE AmenitiesSmyrna has several convenient amenities available to residents in the town. You have easy access to major met... 05/17/2018

Dover Delaware First Time Home Buyer SeminarDover Delaware First Time Home Buyer Seminar on Saturday June 24, 2017 at The Dover Holiday Inn Hotel in Dover, DE from 10:00 AM till Noon. The seminar will cover the whole First Time Home Buyer Process from Start to Finish. We will cover the different mortgage programs available to Delaware First Time Home Buyers such as Delaware FHA Loans, Delaware USDA Rural Housing Loans, Delaware VA Loans, Delaware HomeStyle Renovation Loans, Delaware FHA 203k Loans, and Delaware Conventional Loans. We will also cover the down payment assistance programs that are available in Delaware to help First Time Home Buyers. Everyone who registers and attends the seminar will receive a Free Home Buying Handbook, Free Credit Score Handbook, Free Budgeting Worksheet... 06/08/2017

As part of the  Dover Days programs for May 5th you are invited to see: Revealing the Ridgely Family: Historic Theater The First State Heritage Park and Caesar Rodney High School Stage Crew & Thespians will present 4 historic theater vignettes. The student actors will peel back the layers of time and visitors will find out more about this influential Dover family. Learn about all they have contributed over the last 300 years. This event is a progressive play with a staff member leading the audience from site to site for each of the four 20 minute performances. There will be 2 seating times - 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Meet at the John Bell House on The Green. Seating is limited; call (302) 739-9194 for reservations.   1. It Happened One Night Start your theatrical journey to meet Charles Gre... 05/03/2016

Free Delaware First Time Home Buyer Seminar on Saturday January 10, 2015 at The Dover Holiday Inn Hotel in Dover, DE from 10:00 AM till Noon. The seminar will cover the whole First Time Home Buyer Process from Start to Finish. We will cover the different mortgage programs available to Delaware First Time Home Buyers such as Delaware FHA Loans, Delaware USDA Rural Housing Loans, Delaware VA Loans, Delaware Homepath Loans, Delaware FHA 203k Loans, and Delaware Conventional Loans. We will also cover the down payment assistance programs that are available in Delaware to help First Time Home Buyers. Everyone who registers and attends the seminar will receive a Free Home Buying Handbook, Free Credit Score Handbook, Free Budgeting Worksheet, and be able to get a Free Copy of their Credit Repor... 12/15/2014

Free Delaware First Time Home Buyer Seminar on Saturday August 16, 2014 at The Dover Holiday Inn Hotel in Dover, DE from 10:00 AM till Noon. The seminar will cover the whole First Time Home Buyer Process from Start to Finish. We will cover the different mortgage programs available to Delaware First Time Home Buyers such as Delaware FHA Loans, Delaware USDA Rural Housing Loans, Delaware VA Loans, Delaware Homepath Loans, Delaware FHA 203k Loans, and Delaware Conventional Loans. We will also cover the down payment assistance programs that are available in Delaware to help First Time Home Buyers. Everyone who registers and attends the seminar will receive a Free Home Buying Handbook, Free Credit Score Handbook, Free Budgeting Worksheet, and be able to get a Free Copy of their Credit Report... 07/17/2014

The story of this Historic Delaware Home for Sale is a little out of the ordinary. Little did Thomas Lewis, descendant of Welshman Henry Lewis, know when he built a brick dwelling house in 1772, that 200 years later a Kent County Delaware game warden would buy his house and haul it away, brick by brick. Yet, this is what happened. The home, referred to in an old paper as “Tomahawk,” was reassembled in Hartly, just up the road. Missing windows, doors, and floorboards were replaced with materials from other abandoned homes, the remaining woodwork was restored, and modern amenities were added. The warden added a barn with a large workspace and an apartment on the second floor, as well as a chicken shed and boat shed.The date of construction, 1772, is set into the bricks. A serpentine brick... 06/23/2014