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Posted on 07/10/2022

Try These Cold Weather Tips for Keeping Your House Warm

For most homeowners, lower temperatures outside mean a spike in utility bill costs. Gas and electric bills can skyrocket with extra use from HVAC systems and hot water consumption in order to stay comfortable. This can be especially problematic for homes with subpar insulation. Whether you live in a drafty house or you just want to save some...

Cold Weather

Fireplace

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Posted on 06/29/2022

DOVER, DE Real Estate Market Update 6/29/2022

Click here to view DOVER, DE blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/26/2022

Is Your Prayer Plant Blooming? Here's What You Should Know

Prayer plants are popular houseplants because of their vividly colored leaves. Like most tropical plants, it's uncommon for prayer plants to bloom when kept as houseplants. However, given the right conditions, you might still notice the pleasant surprise of flowers on your prayer plant. Here is a basic guide to what you should know about prayer plant blooms:...

Posted on 06/19/2022

Home architecture: Modern houses in Japan

When asked to describe modern houses in Japan, many might struggle to come up with an answer. This is partially because Japanese modern architecture is just as varied and diverse as it is elsewhere in the world, while still maintaining many familiar traditional characteristics. To help you learn more about both traditional and modern Japanese architecture, here is...

Home Architecture

Japanese Architecture

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Posted on 06/12/2022

Small Dining Room Design Ideas

Dining room decor can make a significant difference in your experience of the space. Whether you have an open floor plan dining room extending into the general living space or a formal, secluded room, choosing how to decorate is important. As with any room in the home, it's difficult to work with an especially small space. If you...

Dining Room

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Posted on 06/05/2022

Keep Your Pets Safe and Pollinators Happy With Pentas & These Other Flowering Plants

When planning an outdoor garden, many want to prioritize plants that attract and support local pollinators. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds can add an enjoyable presence to your yard and help your plants and local ecosystem thrive. However, it's also important to protect and support your own animal friends. While many popular flowers and plants are toxic to dogs...

Garden

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Posted on 07/09/2022

24 N Kimmer Lane, Camden Wyoming, DE 19934 is now new to the market!

Welcome to Barclay Farms, Camden's premier 55+ active adult community The Bay Meadow model is one of the largest floor plans and this home was bumped out an additional 2 ft. You enter the home into the formal living room and dining room areas that provide plenty of space for entertaining and hosting special dinners.. The large kitchen has tons of storage and a pass through to the family room. Go through the arched entry to the sunny breakfast room to enjoy your morning coffee. The family room is spacious where you can enjoy family and friends. The sliding glass door leads to a wonderful 6' x 27' covered porch and a 6' x 15 ' patio area. ...

Posted on 07/09/2022

201 Cantwell Drive, Dover, DE 19904 is now new to the market!

Welcome to 201 Cantwell Dr. This 2340 sq ft custom home is available for the first time since it was built. Situated on a corner lot, you're welcomed by a combination open front porch and a 12 x 14 screened porch across the entire front of the home. Enter and to the right is a formal living room/den with double doors leading to the family room. Vaulted ceiling and vinyl tile flooring throughout this space. There is a french door to the screen porch which gives you another entrance. The eat-in kitchen is generously sized with lots of cabinet space recessed lights and a pantry right behind the kitchen in the laundry room. Through the 15...

Posted on 07/06/2022

Video Tour - 201 Cantwell Drive, Dover, DE 19904

Welcome to 201 Cantwell Dr. This 2340 sq ft custom home is available for the first time since it was built. Situated on a corner lot, you're welcomed by a combination open front porch and a 12 x 14 screened porch across the entire front of the home. Enter and to the right is a formal living room/den with double doors leading to the family room. Vaulted ceiling and vinyl tile flooring throughout this space. There is a french door to the screen porch which gives you another entrance. The eat-in kitchen is generously sized with lots of cabinet space recessed lights and a pantry right behind the kitchen in the laundry room. Through the 15...

Posted on 06/29/2022

Video Tour - 221 Mary Anna Drive, Dover, DE 19901

This is the one you have been waiting for! Rarely available and nearly new, this home is sure to impress. From the charming covered front porch, you enter the home where there is luxury vinyl flooring in the dining room, entry hall and great room. Opposite the dining room is the separate guest wing, with two bedrooms and a guest bath. Down the hallway from the entrance you will find a spacious great room with a gas fireplace and an expanse of windows to allow in tons of sunshine. Adjacent to the great room is the breakfast area and generously sized kitchen. Wow! Cabinets with crown moulding, quiet close drawers, pull out shelves,...

Posted on 06/29/2022

221 Mary Anna Drive, Dover, DE 19901 is now new to the market!

This is the one you have been waiting for! Rarely available and nearly new, this home is sure to impress. From the charming covered front porch, you enter the home where there is luxury vinyl flooring in the dining room, entry hall and great room. Opposite the dining room is the separate guest wing, with two bedrooms and a guest bath. Down the hallway from the entrance you will find a spacious great room with a gas fireplace and an expanse of windows to allow in tons of sunshine. Adjacent to the great room is the breakfast area and generously sized kitchen. Wow! Cabinets with crown moulding, quiet close drawers, pull out shelves,...

Posted on 06/27/2022

Another Property Sold - 140 Segraves Circle, Smyrna, DE 19977