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Great Post Joe! Planning and preparation is the key to being a great investor! Thjese 5 tips can help an investor succeed in the real estate business. Just because you see a great deal doesn't mean there isn't a better deal out there.  If you are a new investor and you are interested in getting s...

Great Post! This is a great tip for the sellers!!! Some buyers just want something new even though the home doesn't needs it. When someone wants to look at an 18 year old house they are gonna look at a 18 year old house. Personally, if a buyer wants a new house, then look at a new house. Thanks f...

As a first-time buyer, consider hiring an exclusive buyer's agent who who will protect your interests and help guide and find homes that are in your search criteria. A real estate agent can access market information that is not immediately available to the public. Such information is the selling ...

Ellendale, DE has a  population 342 and is located on Routes 113 and 16 on a major route to the Delaware beaches. Ellendale is about halfway between Milford and Georgetown and was founded in the early 1800s. Ellendale was incorporated in 1905, it was first settled near the Morris Tavern Crossroad...

Ocean View, DE has a population of 1,006 and that will double within the next decade. Ocean View is developing the Bear Trap golf course and developments that will include of 700 plus homes on the southwest side of the community. Ocean View is fast and booming town next to the resort town Bethany...

Frankford, DE is located on Route 113 and has a population of 667. Frankford was founded in 1808 and incorporated in 1937. The town was named Frankford Village in 1848 upon the acquisition of a post office. The establishment of the Pennsylvania Railroad brought a hotel, commercial establishments ...

Bridgeville, DE has a population of 1,436 located by Route 13 and Route 404. Bridgeville was settled in 1684 as Attawattacoquin on land from Charles Calvert III, Lord Baron of Baltimore. It was named Bridge Branch before officially becoming Bridgeville in 1871. The town was incorporated in 1938. ...

Dagsboro, DE was incorporated in the early 1900s. Dagsboro is a quiet town and has a population of 437 and is right in the middle of the beach traffic on Route 26. The town, in the Indian River School District, was founded in 1747 and has been known as Blackfoot Town, Dagsbury and Dagsborough. Da...

Today is November 30, can we all list 30 things we are thankful for? I hope so, even the small things make big impacts in our lives each and everyday.  God - Always there when you need someone to talk to Loving Parents - Love and Support Significant Other - Love, support and that extra push Famil...

Milton, DE is located at the head of the Broadkill River and has a population 1,597. Milton was first settled in 1672 by English Colonists and the town was known by various names until 1807, when it was named after John Milton, a famous English Poet.  Milton's history of shipbuilding remain a ver...