bear real estate: Who's been hiding this secret? School Question Answered!
- 06/03/09 01:17 PM
Have you ever been in a situation where you are asking or answering questions about a school or school district? The answers are all in one website! www.SchoolMatters.com is a great website to find information on schools. You can even compare and contrast information from one school to another by selecting multiple schools. You can find information on percentage of students at grade level for math and English and even find student to teacher ratios. If you are not sure where to move but like an area, you can look for schools within 5, 10, 15, or 20 miles of your preferred destination … (3 comments)
bear real estate: Earth Day Contribution - Stop those junk catalogues! And its FREE
- 04/22/09 04:45 AM
Ok, so I am a bit of a tree hugger... and I need to do something on Earth Day to help save the planet. Anyone out there looking to do something to help out, but doesn't have the time? Stopping junk mail catalogs is a huge way to help! Over 19 billion catalogues are mailed in the United States alone. That means every man, woman, and child is slated to receive 63 of their very own glossy cataloges this year. They are all filled with clothes, furniture, and things they never knew they needed until it showed up at the door printed … (6 comments)
bear real estate: Declining home prices turning Renters into Buyers!
- 04/20/09 11:17 AM
With declining markets in most areas along with landlords on fixed mortgages, renting is becoming more expensive than owning your own home. Some municipalities realize the benefit of ownership and are chipping in contributions making it more affordable to own. As an example, the City of Newark, Delaware is currently running a program to benefit anyone buying a home in their municipality. They are offering a low interest loan that can be used toward the down payment or closing costs. You can find this program here. Your Federal Government is even giving first time home buyers an $8,000 tax credit, that is not a … (3 comments)
bear real estate: 1st Quarter Residental Housing Market Update March Numbers are IN!
- 04/17/09 01:16 AM
Getting the facts about your local market is a part of being a responsible home owner. It is just as important as checking on your 401k, IRA, or money market accounts. For most home owners, their home is the biggest investment they will make and being informed is the best way to protect your investment.
This information is from March '09 in New Castle County, Delaware and reflects information for single family homes for last month.
In the first quarter of this year 761 homes have settled compared to 983 in the first quarter of last year. The median price of … (0 comments)
bear real estate: Feeling the Credit Crunch? - 3 Ways to build your Credit!
- 04/08/09 01:40 AM
As the credit market continues to flat-line and shrink, consumers are finding it harder and harder to obtain loans. Only consumers with the best credit are eligible for lending programs that give them the opportunity to own their home or buy the things they need. Here are three good ways to improve and strengthen your credit score. 1) Get your payments in the mail ON TIME! Believe me, lenders look to see if you pay your bills on time, they want to know if the money being lent to you will come back in full and on time. 2) Establish a variety … (0 comments)
bear real estate: Bear Delaware House Value Trends
- 04/07/09 01:55 AM
Think house values in Bear aren't worth taking a look at? Think again. Bear Delaware is located around the intersection of rt. 40 and rt. 7 and is designated by zip codes 19701 and 19702. Only an 18 minute drive from downtown Wilmington, Bear is a commuters delight. It offers fantastic shopping and quiet communities for residents and visitors. There are currently 218 homes for sale in Bear, Delaware. Bear is also a great place for first time home buyers. 32 homes are priced to sell and are available for under $175,000. There are many buyer assistance programs available.
If … (0 comments)
bear real estate: Planning on Building a Deck this year?
- 04/04/09 01:28 PM
Great! You will be adding equity and improving the overall enjoyment of your home. There are a few things you should consider before you start digging holes. First, adding a deck will not double the value of your home, but it will add over all equity to your home. You can expect to recover 90%-110% of your overall investment in the project.
There is a second thing you must be aware of... that is the code. What kind of code am I talking about? Local building codes of course! Attached is a link to the New Castle County Code … (0 comments)
bear real estate: It's a great time to enjoy Bear Delaware Here is your state parks link
- 04/02/09 04:33 AM
Good Morning, The sun is starting to break through the clouds and fog in Bear Delaware. A great place to enjoy the beautiful weather is our very own State Park, Lums Pond. Lums Pond State Park is built around the largest freshwater pond in Delaware. The park features excellent fishing, sports facilities, hiking trails and more on its 1790 acres on the north side of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.
Follow this link to get directions, maps, and activities. It is a beautiful time to enjoy Bear Delaware! Love this state park? Find a home here. … (0 comments)
Have you ever been in a situation where you are asking or answering questions about a school or school district? The answers are all in one website!
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