carolyn roland: The 25th Clifford Brown Jazz Fest Begins Today in Wilmington - 06/19/13 08:28 AM
Tonight is the first of four days of the 25th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware.
This picture is from the 2012 Festival (Steve Wilson group with Strings). I have been attending this great gathering from the beginning, when it was held on the riverfront behind the Hercules Building, and when Brown’s widow attended.
This year they have shortened it from Monday to Saturday to Wednesday to Saturday. With a new mayor in office, it will be interesting to see if the City will take that money they saved by shortening the Festival and … (0 comments)
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carolyn roland: May 2013 Prices Rise in New Castle County - 06/15/13 01:51 PM
Comparing prices from April 2013, we can see that median prices have risen in New Castle County, Delaware. While the April median was $187,500, it was $193,275 in May.
While residential inventory in April was 2278, the following month it went up to 2374. For single family detached homes, inventory grew from 1353 to 1421.
So there have been some ups and downs, but the good news for sellers was that the prices are moving up.
Looking for older homes for sale in Wilmington, Delaware? Contact Carolyn Roland
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carolyn roland: Williamsburg Style Gardens and Historic Home Open House Sunday - 06/07/13 02:14 PM
When Colonial style homes became popular in the early twentieth century, the late 18th century Henry Webster house sat by itself on the southern edge of Brandywine Hundred The house had belonged to a mill owner whose mill was on the Shellpot Creek, less than a block away from the present house. In the Brandywine tradition, this historic home for sale is stone, with 18" thick walls (approx.) and deep window sills. Re-imagined in the Colonial Revival Style, it was given a new floor plan by well known Wilmington architect George Pope in the 1930's when Brandywine Hills was created and … (2 comments)
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carolyn roland: Friends of Goodstay Gardens Celebrate 20th Anniversary - 05/23/13 08:02 AM
Last night, at an "Evening in the Garden" the Friends of Goodstay Gardens in Wilmington celebrated 20 years of being faithful stewards of this Wilmington area garden gem. The peonies and irises were in full bloom, so this festive evening with a silent auction and heirloom plant sale brought out members of the original steering committee (including ardent conservationist Sidney Craven) and supporters from all over the Wilmington area.
Located at the corner of Pennsylvania and Greenhill Avenues next to the U of DE Goodstay Center (an historic stone building) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, the gardens … (2 comments)
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carolyn roland: Delaware's March Figures Reflect Cool Weather, Attitudes, My Gas Bill - 04/08/13 07:34 AM
Above is the market report for New Castle County for March, 2013. As you can see, listings are down from a year ago, as are closed sales, with March sales and pending sales dropping to about 10% below last year at the same time.
So here's my experiment. My house is heated with gas, so I went online and looked at energy usage for March 2012 vs. March 2013. In 2012, I used 91 cubic feet, and in 2013, 177 cubic feet. Almost double!
My conclusion? And what does my gas bill have to do with the real estate … (0 comments)
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carolyn roland: Preservation of Slate Roofs - Hints from the National Park Service - 04/03/13 03:12 PM
Slate is one of the most aesthetically pleasing and durable of all roofing materials. It is indicative at once of the awesome powers of nature which have formed it and the expertise and skill of the craftsman in handshaping and laying it on the roof. Installed properly, slate roofs require relatively little maintenance and will last 60 to 125 years or longer depending on the type of slate employed, roof configuration, and the geographical location of the property. Some slates have been known to last over 200 years. Found on virtually every class of structure, slate roofs are perhaps most often … (0 comments)
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carolyn roland: Latest Survey Says "Real Estate Is Back"-East Coast Says Not Quite - 03/12/13 01:46 PM
Active Rain members say "Real estate is back," but East Coast figures lag. Yes, folks, that's us on the Right Coast (the muddy colored patch on the U.S. map below).
Data provided by ActiveRain, the #1 social community for real estate professionals.
Now, let's look at New Castle County, Delaware, year to date 2013.
February looks a little dismal, doesn't it? Prices up .3%, but January helped bring year to date prices to 9%. I did see some houses go for about 10% more than they were going for a year ago in January, but things have cooled off … (2 comments)
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carolyn roland: The March Bank at Winterthur and Koi Fry - 03/09/13 03:31 PM
Winterthur Museum and Gardens opened March 1, and today was my first visit this year. Of course, the March Bank is a must-see this time of year. The hillside is covered with dainty snowdrops with their nodding white blooms and the winter aconite sporting its ruffle-like collar and cheery yellow flowers. Among this sea of bulbs, we find patches of adonis with ferny foliage and yellow flossoms. Signs of life are all around, from the Canada Geese on the ponds to the koi fry which have recently hatched. Children are playing in the witches’ hut in the Enchanted Woods, and … (0 comments)
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carolyn roland: Philadelphia Flower Show Is Truly "Brilliant" - 03/06/13 06:04 AM
Had it all figured out--get the tickets ahead of time at a local store to save $5, print out a list of parking garages in Philadelphia from the Flower Show website to find the best price, and it all worked out!
The theme of this year's Philadelphia Flower Show was "Brilliant!" with a definite British edge, welcoming all with a floral rendition of the gates at Buckingham Palace.
There were a few "dark" spots, starting with the Jack the Ripper theme (top) with dead roses hanging down, and several references to rain and fog. But then cottages and flowers were … (4 comments)
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carolyn roland: March 2013 Historic Homes E Newsletter - 02/28/13 06:22 PM
Lower Merion Conservancy and Saint Joseph's University present "Preserving the Nature of Streams and Structures", Thursday, March 7, 2013 Saint Joseph's University Campus Campion Student Center. FREE, Registration requested. To learn more about the day's program and register, visit www.sju.edu/stormwater. Historic Preservation sessions will focus on developing incentives for historic preservation. Fort Mifflin on the Delaware and Mrs. Boice’s Historie Academie present: "Soldier’s Fare: Foodways During the American War for Independence" at Fort Mifflin Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The $70 registration fee includes a resource packet including handouts for each speaker, light breakfast, lunch featuring period-inspired dishes, … (2 comments)
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carolyn roland: Market Report for New Castle County, January 2013 - 02/11/13 12:29 PM
As you can see from the chart below, listing inventory for the first month of 2013 in New Castle County, Delaware was down by one third from the same period one year ago, reflecting the reluctance of sellers to jump in the listing pool until they perceive prices as rising. The good news is that the median sales price is up almost 15% over the same time last year. Average days on the market were down almost 12% during this period, indicating the general improvement in market conditions.
But from my experience with potential sellers, some are still holding unrealistic ideas … (0 comments)
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carolyn roland: January 2013 Historic Homes E News - 01/02/13 04:43 PM
On Saturdays, February 9 and 23 and March 9, full-day workshops in Open Hearth Cooking will be held at the George Read II House in Old New Castle. Prepare an everyday meal or tea while learning about the history and traditions of “tea”.Working in the historic kitchen of the Read House, you will be provided with recipes, hands-on instructions, cooking equipment, and the techniques of the 19th century. Sign up for class.
Open through February 3, 2013 “100 Years of Picturing the Nation’s Business: Photographs from the Collection of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.” Hagley … (4 comments)
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carolyn roland: Early Delaware Historic Home a Rare Survival in Suburban-like Setting - 12/19/12 08:06 AM
For a slice of Delaware history, consider the historic Henry Webster House at 4311 Marlowe Road, Wilmington, Delaware.
This 4 bedroom, 2 bath stone home was built for Henry Webster and his Swedish wife, Sarah Stedham, between 1760-70, calculating by his wedding in 1755 at Old Swede's Church in Wilmington, and the basement joists, which are made of trees, an early construction method, not milled lumber.
The first mill on the Shellpot Creek, built in 1662, was owned by Jouse Andriaesen, called Herring Rocks. It later became part of the William Sellers estate, which is just down the road … (2 comments)
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carolyn roland: October 2012 Historic Homes News - 10/02/12 07:33 AM
Historic Homes News--October, 2012 Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, Delaware's three downtown Dover museums will be presenting "First Saturday in the First State," a monthly series of events sponsored by the First State Heritage Park. Admission for all programs is free and open to the public. At 1 p.m., the Johnson Victrola Museum, located at 375 S. New St., will present a living-history program in which historical interpreter Bill Sparke portrays Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company. In celebration of the 330th anniversary of the landing of William Penn in America, The Old State House, located at 25 … (4 comments)
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carolyn roland: The Historic Homes News for July, 2012 - 07/02/12 04:56 PM
The July 2012 Historic Homes News
Dover, Delaware is having more activities than you can possibly participate in on July 4. From 9-6 Welcome Center galleries open, Historic Dover Scavenger Hunt, State House open, Colonial games for kids at the John Bell House, Legislative Hall open (our Capital building), the Biggs art museum and Johnson Victrola museum open. 2 p.m. - National Bell-Ringing Ceremony. The Old State House on The Green. will join the other 12 original colonies as bells ring at 2 p.m. to celebrate the birth of our nation. and read the Declaration of Independence. As if that isn’t … (0 comments)
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carolyn roland: New London Township's History Goes back to 1600's - 04/15/12 08:27 AM
The London Company (also called the Charter of the Virginia Company of London) was an English joint stock company established by royal charter by James I of England on April 10, 1606 with the purpose of establishing colonial settlements in North America.King Charles II of England had a large loan with William Penn's father, after whose death, King Charles settled by granting Penn a large area west and south of New Jersey on March 4, 1681. Penn called the area Sylvania (Latin for woods), which Charles changed to Pennsylvania in honor of the elder Penn. Perhaps the king was glad … (2 comments)
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carolyn roland: Carolyn Roland's Historic Homes E News for March, 2012 - 03/02/12 07:53 AM
March 5, 1804, Nathan Burrows, a farmer living near John Dickinson’s plantation outside Dover, Delaware wrote, “Tis with regret I acquaint you that your house was burnt down on Saturday last.” With these words, Dickinson discovered that his home had been accidentally destroyed by fire on Saturday, March 3, 1804. Exactly 208 years later, on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Road in Dover, Del., will commemorate the anniversary of the blaze with a program that explores both the details of the fire and Dickinson’s decision to rebuild … (2 comments)
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carolyn roland: Historic Homes News for January 2012 - 01/03/12 10:56 AM
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JANUARY 2012 HISTORIC HOMES E NEWS
Please join the Chester County Pops Orchestra for a performance benefitting the Chester County Historical Society at Fugett Middle School, West Chester, January 9, 2012 at 7 p.m. For info, see http://chescopops.org/players.htm
Candlelight Tour -Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, January 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Celebrate Poe's 203rd birthday with a special candlelight tour of his house, focusing on the famous stories he wrote here in Philadelphia. Free; reservations required. (215) 597-8780. The site is located at 532 N. Seventh St., Philadelphia. See http://www.nps.gov/edal/index.htm
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carolyn roland: Southern Chester County Market Report for October 2011 - 11/29/11 06:43 PM
The year-to date figures on Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania are not exactly good news for home sellers. Although October 2011 showed 55% more closed sales than last year, the pending sales were down 12%, which shows the brakes have definitely been hit.Now that we are in between holidays, only the most serious buyers are looking, so we can hope that they will call their Realtor and start making appointments!
Call Carolyn Roland today to find out all the great opportunities that are our there for home buyers in Southern Chester County and Northern Delaware.
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carolyn roland: Southern Chester County Market Report for September 2011 - 10/18/11 11:30 AM
September was a volatile month in Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania real estate. The number of new listings dropped dramatically, as did closed and pending sales. Although days on the market were up nearly 13% for the year, they dropped just over 2% for September, which is a slight bit of good news. Another bit of good news for the month was that although the median sales price fell almost 5% for the year, in September, the median sales price was up almost 7%.
What this says to me is that this could just be some of the higher priced homes … (0 comments)
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