New Castle County, DE Real Estate News

Fannie Mae just released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a single number. Therefore, the HPSI reflects consumers’ cu... 08/12/2019

DELAWARE EVENTS First Saturday in the First State free programs are offered Saturday, August 3. Sites are open 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except Woodburn, Hall House and the Kent County Courthouse. From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Join the Biggs Museum of American Art for their "Biggs Kids: Science in Action" prog... 08/02/2019

After many years of neglect, the Forwood School has met a sad fate, the bulldozer. The land had been donated by Forwood ancestors for a school in 1799. It was believed to be the oldest extant building in the original 13 states that had been used for a school. This strikes me as such a sad sign th... 07/30/2019

Appoquinimink School DistrictBest Elementary Schools1. Bunker Hill Elementary SchoolBunker Hill Elementary School is an excellent school option situated west of the city center of Meridian, Idaho. The school is in a private complex alongside Appoquinimink High School, which is a safe location for... 07/05/2019

Happy July 4 2019!  (Something a little different from the Delaware Museum of Natural History) Relax and enjoy the day with family and friends. Have a great one! David HenkeLong & Foster Real Estate, IncDevon PA / Wilmington DEOffice:610-225-7400 / Direct:610-618-0808www.DelawarePAHomes.com    07/04/2019

DELAWARE EVENTS Let Freedom Ring Ceremony-This annual July 4 event will take place this year at the New Castle Presbyterian Church, 25 E. 2nd St., New Castle.  Each year over 100,000 Americans participate all over the country. The guest speaker will be Syl Woodford, who will speak on Black Loyali... 06/30/2019

DELAWARE EVENTSDover-First Saturday free programs on June 1  are open 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except Woodburn, Hall House and the Kent County Courthouse. From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Join the Biggs Museum of American Art for their "Biggs Kids: Kazoos" program and make and decorate your own musical instrumen... 05/30/2019

 Looking out of my kitchen window this morning, I was pleased to see my new Vivienne Clematis has bloomed. I love the large purple flowers, especially since my other Clematis turned out to have tiny purple blooms.   My hot red/orange poppies needed some brassy neighbors, and I think Vivienne is g... 05/21/2019

Located on the Delaware River and founded in 1651 by the Dutch as a military fort, New Castle bounced from being part of the Netherlands, Sweden, and England during the 17th Century. (the Delaware River seen from Battery Park) In the 18th and 19th Centuries, wharves and merchants lined the shores... 05/20/2019

 So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you through the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to your potential buyers.There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is access, followe... 05/07/2019

There are many reasons why a homeowner decides to sell their house and move. The latest Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors asked recent home sellers to share their reason for moving. The younger the respondents, the more likely their top response centered around... 05/01/2019

DELAWARE EVENTS  The Antiques Market at Silver Hill in historic Milford on Saturday, May 4 from 9 am to 3 pm on the lawn of the Parson Thorne Mansion 501 NW Front St.  Dealers from Delaware and Maryland are selling antiques, vintage and collectibles!  The Milford Garden Club will hold their annua... 04/29/2019

Today was the 15th annual sheep shearing day and herb sale at historic Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm in Wilmington, Delaware.  I had not been to the Mill in many years, and was anxious to meet the sheep and the people who volunteer to staff the complex.  The first mill at Greenbank was report... 04/27/2019

In home loan vocabulary, a Pre-Approved is different than Pre-Qualified! If you are ready to buy, get a pre-approval. Most agents will not show you houses unless you have a pre-approved letter issued from a lending institution or a proof of funds letter from a bank. One of the easy ways to get th... 04/19/2019

  It's been about 4 years since I planted my Flowering Quince ("Double Take Orange Storm") and a Spirea bush in the back of my yard. Every year I inspect it after the Spirea (photo) next to it blooms. I had loved the combination of 2 plants in Winterthur's Sundial Garden, and hoped to get a simil... 04/18/2019

New Castle County DE Market Snapshot - Residential PropertiesLUXURY REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE1ST QUARTER 2019Letitia Stevenson, REALTOR® - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Data Source: Multiple Listing Service (MLS) o... 04/05/2019

New Castle County DE Market Snapshot - Residential PropertiesREAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE1ST QUARTER 2019Letitia Stevenson, REALTOR® - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Data Source: Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or publi... 04/05/2019

DELAWARE EVENTS At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4,   “The Constitutional Convention and Ratification” will be the subject of New Castle Court House Museum historical interpreter Nicole Worthley. She will explore the debates, compromises and writing of the U.S. Constitution during the Constitution... 03/31/2019

 Thank goodness for the Balkans and China for propagating my favorite late winter-early spring flowering plants, the Hellebores.   Some people call them winter roses, Christmas Roses, or Lenten Roses, but they are not members of the rose family. I can't remember exactly when I first saw them, but... 03/27/2019

  The spring housing market is off to the races! The inventory of homes for sale is increasing, buyers are out in force, and interest rates have remained low, peaking the interest of buyers andsellers previously on the fence about making a move. New research from realtor.com shows that the first ... 03/27/2019