billie chubb: Delaware's Not First Anymore...
- 09/10/08 07:49 AM
Not first in the contest of cheapest gas prices in the nation that is... According to AAA MidAtlantic our neighbor to the east edged us out for the title of the lowest average gas price in the country. The average gallon of gas in New Jersey is now $3.421 per gallon compared to $3.445 in Delaware for Regular. Delaware's gas prices remain about 20 cents below the nation's average. You can fill up at $3.27 per gallon at a Gulf gas station in Dover, Delaware! Well this news isn't great (because it is still expensive), every penny helps. Delaware's Cheapest … (0 comments)
billie chubb: August 2008 Existing Home Sales Report for New Castle County
- 09/10/08 07:00 AM
Technically summer is not officially over, but in the real estate industry...This is fall and one of the hottest times of the year. It is always good to know how the market is performing and today I am going to provide you with the August Existing Homes sales numbers for New Castle County, Delaware. Now remember these statistics are of a very narrow period of time and should not be foreseen as a trend, it is for informative purposes only. All figures are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed and are sourced from TREND MLS. In August of 2007 we saw … (0 comments)
billie chubb: The Next Governor of Delaware…
- 09/10/08 04:34 AM
VS. The first state has narrowed it down to two... The fight for the Governor office is now down to the State Treasurer Jack Markell for the Democrat Party and former Superior Court judge Bill Lee for the Republican Party. This primary turnout was a record shattering turnout with nearly 103,000 people voting. In yesterdays primary Jack markell defeated Lt. Governor John Carney Jr. with 51.2% voting for Markell and 48.8% for Carney. The Democrat primary results are considered to be major upset as Lt. Governor Carney was favored to win. Former Superior Court judge bill Lee defeated Mike … (1 comments)
billie chubb: AIG Continues to LOVE Delaware!!!
- 09/09/08 03:53 PM
Everyone knows American Life Insurance, one of the countries largest insurance firms as "AIG". Even with the economy beginning to slow, companies are still finding that Delaware is the best and most competitive place to do business. On September 5th, 2008 AIG and Commonwealth Group, the owner of the building announced the leasing of over 38,000 square feet at 405 North King Street, Wilmington, Delaware. This Class A+ office space is in Wilmington's Lower Market Design District. The building is adjacent to the court house, three blocks from Wilmington's Amtrak station and the revived Riverfront.
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billie chubb: Bobcats in a FORECLOSURE
- 09/05/08 07:23 AM
I guess foreclosures aren't that bad for this family of Bobcats. A family of Bobcats have taken over a foreclosed home in California. I have yet to hear of anything other then termites taking over a Foreclosure in Delaware. Just wanted to share a funny story of a rather bleak situation. Read the article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/laland/2008/09/bobcats-on-a-ba.html - - - - - - - Billie Chubb Chubb Realty Group www.billiechubb.com 302-478-6425 "Born Here, Raised Here, Top Realtor Here."
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billie chubb: Brandywine Town Center - The Final Chapter
- 08/27/08 03:36 AM
If you live in North Wilmington, Delaware then you know where to find the Brandywine Town Center. There are soon to be some minor changes to the configuration of the shopping complex. The deed is going to be amended to allow the current owners, Acadia Realty Trust to lease about 6,000 square feet of empty space beneath the large glass dome. Acadia will also be allowed to build a 45,000 square foot detached building on the site. Other future changes to the site will include: • The commuter park-and-ride lot near a day care at the back of the complex … (0 comments)
billie chubb: Delaware SAT scores ARE GOING UP!!!
- 08/27/08 02:59 AM
The golden rule in real estate is location, location, location. One of the most important factors in the location equation are the local public schools. It is always good to see Delaware's SAT scores improve on a year over year basis. The College Board has realeased statistics that show that the combined average score is now 1487 which is now only 24 points lower then the national average. Delaware seniors saw a two point increase in both the Reading Portion and Math Portion of the exam as they rose to 499 and 498 respectively. The average writing score improved by 4 … (0 comments)
billie chubb: What to LOOK for in a Agent when Selling Your Home...
- 08/26/08 09:15 AM
It use to be that choosing a listing agent was a pretty easy task. Choosing a real estate agent has never been as important as New Castle County, Delaware inventory levels have swelled to historic highs and home pricing has become a lot more competitive. This decision should NOT be based on: The fact they charge the lowest commission as discounted service most likely leads to disappointing service. Ask what their marketing plan entails as discounted service normally leads to less marketing! A friend of a friend knows the person and has "heard" they sell a lot of real estate. Ask … (0 comments)
billie chubb: 6 Year Anniversary of My Husbands Death
- 08/26/08 06:37 AM
It was 6 years ago today that my husband passed away while over in New Jersey helping my son with his Produce Company. He passed away of an Enlarged Heart on August 26, 2002. We were married for 30 years and had been together for 35 since we were 15 years old...High school sweet hearts at Mount Pleasant High School. We started our first business venture in College. It was a local produce company called Billie n' Steve's Produce located on Silverside Road in Wilmington, Delaware. In 1997 we created the Chubb Realty Group and began working real estate together. He … (4 comments)
billie chubb: Denzel Washington & Wesley Snipes in DELAWARE!
- 08/20/08 01:52 AM
Wesley Snipes really isn't in jail, because he was spotted at the Rusty Rutter on Saturday night!!! Both Wesley Snipes and Denzel Washington were being hosted by Butch Lewis who has a home in Bethany Beach. Reports say that this was a quick trip to discuss a possible political fundraiser in Delaware and to prepare for a funeral for friend Isaac Hayes. … (0 comments)
billie chubb: Housing Starts Tumble... What it means to you!
- 08/19/08 05:08 AM
The news is out and home building projects started for single family homes in July fell 11 percent to the lowest annual rate in more than 17 years, while building permits tumbled 17.7 percent nationwide. So what does this mean for someone who lives in Delaware? Well if you live in the northern part of the state that has a mature housing market, then not much. The raw land around Wilmington, Delaware has already been developed and therefore building permits and housing starts don't really play a significant factor in the housing market. However, this news may affect those who live … (0 comments)
billie chubb: Foreclosure or Short Sale - What's Your Best Option
- 08/18/08 05:12 AM
There really isn't an easy answer to this question as each person's circumstances are different. The first question to ask is why you can't afford your home anymore. Is it because of an adjustable rate that has reset, economic hardships like the loss of a job or did you bite off more then you can chew and buy a house that was really out of your price range. If you are having hardships due to a rate reset, then run to the phone and call your mortgage company the second you are done reading this posting. The more a mortgage company is able … (0 comments)
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