Delaware Valley Real Estate - OnPoint with Letitia Stevenson

304 Charleston Dr Wilmington DE 19808 (SOLD)

Limestone Hills (Elsemer/Newark/Pike Creek)

Main Features:

Status: SOLD (60 DOM) 

 List Price: $382,500

MLS Number: 5876690

 Type: Single Family Home | Sq Ft: 2,550

Bedrooms: 4 | Full Baths: 2 | Half Baths: 1

Municipality: Elsemer/Newark/Pike Creek

Descritiption:

Do spacious, lovely, updated & well maintained describe your next home? If so, then "This is the One." Formal living and dining rooms for special occasions and many other choices for casual get togethers. , i.e. family room w/fireplace that opens onto 16' x 20' screen room w/vaulted ceiling, 16' x 24' deck (both newly constructed), patio, fenced rear yard and a 23' x 23' beautifully finished bonus room w/4 double door closets. Check out the updated powder room w/marble topped vanity and fixtures and the main bathroom's granite countertop, double sinks, new vanity and fixtures. The first floor laundry and nearby office are only steps from the large, eat-in kitchen which has a conventional and a convection oven. If you need creative space requiring the use of hand tools then the finished 12' x 12' workroom (complete w/laminate floor) on the lower level is ready and waiting. Roof was resurfaced in '03, AC replaced '07, heat pump 2000 and furnace motor '08. Immediate occupancy is available!

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Listed by - Broker: Prudential Fox & Roach REALTORS® - Greenville

200 Cherry Blossom Pl Hockessin DE 19707 (SOLD)

Westwoods (Hockessin/Greenville/Centerville)

Main Features:

Status: SOLD

List Price: $454,900

MLS Number: 5744884

Type: Single Family Home | Sq Ft: 3,100

Bedrooms: 4 | Full Baths: 3 | Half Baths: 1

Municipality: Hockssn/ Greenvl/ Centrvl

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Descritiption :

Elegant curb appeal describes this 2-story colonial with a 2-car turned garage. The grand scale of the master suite provides for quiet relaxation and the sunken master bath is meant to be shared - separate shower,privy closet, dual sinks and a large soaking tub. The main floor is perfect for casual or formal living with separate living and dining rooms, an office and powder room at the front of the house, and an expansive family room with gas fireplace in the rear overlooking a sunroom and 2-tier deck. A second gas fireplace in the spacious finished full basement only adds to the fun waiting in the game room with wet bar, mirrored exercise area, full bath and a large craft/office that includes the office furniture. Click Here for More Details.

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Listed by - Broker: Prudential Fox & Roach REALTORS® - Greenville

341 Rockmeade Dr Wilmington DE 19810 (SOLD)

Ballymeade (Brandywine/North Wilmington)

Main Features:

Status: SOLD

List Price: $338,500

MLS Number: 5761451

Type: Townhome | Sq Ft: 2,075

Bedrooms: 3 | Full Baths: 2 | Half Baths: 2

Municipality: Brandywine

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Description:

Beautiful 3BR/2. 2BA open floor plan, end-unit w/granite counters in the upgraded eat-in kitchen, security system, hardwood floors, rear deck & fenced yard. Master bedroom features a walk-in closet, tray ceiling, large bath w/separate shower, soaking tub & dual vanities. Second level washer and dryer make light work of laundry. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath w/tub complete the second floor. The spacious lower level media room is nicely finished and has a second powder room. Click here for More Details.

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Listed by - Broker: Prudential Fox & Roach REALTORS® - Greenville

15^th ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY 2010 (Fox & Roach Charities)

Fox & Roach Charities, the charitable arm of Prudential Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, has designated Thursday, October 7, 2010 as Community Service Day.  Each year the company has a Community Service Day where we close our offices for one day, enabling hundreds of Prudential Fox & Roach and Trident sales associates and employees to go into their communities to lend a helping hand.

My office, the Greenville Home Marketing Center, has nearly 100 real estate professionals and this year many of us will be lending a helping hand to the Friendship House, a non-profit organization who is "... committed to making a difference in the lives of homeless people of New Castle County, Delaware." We will be assisting Friendship House with sorting and folding donated clothing at the Clothing Bank of Delaware. We will also help out with yard clean up, tree trimming, painting of exterior rails, etc. at the Ashford, Patterson and Mark Palmer Houses - transitional housing for women.

A small contribution can make a big difference! I'm looking forward to participating! Check back here for updates and photos of the day's events!

Home Buyers: Everything You Need Under One Umbrella!

Home buyers have access to everything they need under one umbrella. Broker/Agent representation. Mortgage financing. Settlement services. Homeowners Insurance. All are yours under the Prudential Fox & Roach/Trident Group corporate umbrella.

Larry Flick, Chairman and CEO of Fox & Roach/Trident, sat down with Brian Wildermuth, President and Co-Founder of SharperAgent, at the Prudential Real Estate Sales Conference held earlier this year in Austin, Texas to talk about the real estate company's success in building value added services through six operating businesses: Prudential Fox and Roach, REALTORS® (real estate service), Trident Mortgage (mortgage financing), Trident Land Transfer (settlement services), Trident Insurance, Asset Management and Relocation Services. Other topics discussed include: Giving back to the community through Fox & Roach Charities, Social Media & Gen-Y impact on the real estate market, market forecasts and more.

Prudential Fox & Roach/Trident Group... helping clients locate, finance, settle and insure the homes of their dreams. Contact me for more information or if you have any questions. And, if you're planning on buying or selling a home, request a no-obligation buyer consultation or home marketing assessments today!

Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe (September 3 - 18, 2010): Enjoy performing artists from Philly and around the world!  The Somers Team shares their picks!

Courtesy of Letitia Stevenson| Prudential Fox & Roach, REALTORS | www.recoachhomes.com

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Letitia Stevenson - Putting Your Best Interest Ahead of the Transaction!

"...  If you want a Realtor that believes in putting your best interest ahead of the transaction, you should definitely consider Letitia Stevenson, I am sure you will be glad you did, just as I was"     

~ T. Robinson (Delaware)

Today, I received the below testimonial from a client I recently assisted with buying a home. This really touched me because getting the sale to a successful completion in such a difficult situation was truly challenging. I credit the success of this sale in part due to the fact that I educated my client about the home buying process, as well as his options - empowering him to make informed decisions throughout the transaction. As a result, he was quite prepared when dealing with the tough negotiations, and ultimately he got both the deal and the home that he wanted. It's truly rewarding.  

"When I began to become curious with purchasing a home, I knew I was ill-equipped to make such a major purchase without the assistance of a highly qualified and skilled real estate professional.  I received recommendations from a few friends and family members, however when I asked for some in-depth background about the recommendations, I felt they were given as a favor to the person and not necessarily the best choice for my transaction.  I began researching the internet for information on home buying and came across a well written blog by Letitia Stevenson.  I set up an initial consultation with Letitia and became a client the same day. 

During the process of touring homes and the home searching process, Letitia was very thorough and concerned.  She put me ahead of the transaction and I was assured she had my best interest at hand.  Letitia believes in the total process of matching the homebuyer with the home of their choice.  She reminds me of a well qualified attorney that is fighting for a good outcome for her client. Letitia made the process from home shopping to home ownership a smooth transition.  If you want a real estate professional that believes in putting your best interest ahead of the transaction, you should definitely consider Letitia Stevenson, I am sure you will be glad you did, just as I was."    ~ T. Robinson (Delaware)

TR, Thank you so very much for your wonderful testimonial. Once again, Congratulations on Your New Home! May all the good things of life move right with you to your new home... bringing you joy, happiness, good times, and fond memories, too.  Your RE Agent for Life, Letitia

Delaware Flood Zones (New Castle County): Is Your Property in the Zone?

If you are buying a home in New Castle County Delaware have you considered the potential for future flood damage to the property?

Each mortgage company obtains a flood zone determination prior to the closing of a loan to determine if the property is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). If the flood zone determination indicates that your property is at risk of damage or loss by flooding, federal law mandates (for federally regulated lenders or federally backed mortgages) that mortgage lenders require flood insurance on the property.

Is Your Property in the Zone?

Find out if a property is located in a flood zone area before purchasing your next home in New Castle County, Delaware: 

1. Go to the NCC ParcelView site and locate the property (Enter "Street Number" and "Street Name").
2. Click on the "View Map" Link to go to NCC eParcelViewer site.
3. Click "+" next to yellow "Natural Features" folder on the right to expand list.
4. Click in the box next to the words "FEMA Flood Zones" to turn on the flood zone layer. A Zone of "A" or "X" will be displayed.

Zone "A" (An area inundated by 100 year flooding) requires flood insurance and Zone "X" (An area outside the 100- and 500-year floodplains ) does not require flood insurance although flood insurance is available in most areas. The mortgage company has the final say on whether the property requires flood insurance or not.

For more information regarding Flood Zones, contact the Engineering Section at New Castle County Department of Land Use at 302.395.5400.

Additional Flood Zone Resources: 

1. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S (FEMA)
2. FEMA FLOOD MAP SERVICE CENTER
3. ASSOCIATION OF STATE FLOODPLAIN MANAGERS
4. DELAWARE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FLOOD INFORMATION
5. DELAWARE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) WATERSHED SURVEYS AND PLANNING

If you have any real estate questions, please contact me. Whether buying, selling, or just curious to learn more, I'm here to assist you.

SUSSEX COUNTY DELAWARE DOG LICENSE

Delaware requires that all dogs age six (6) months or older must be licensed within the county in which they reside. Licenses must be purchased by March 1^st, expire on December 31^st and are valid statewide. Service dogs (i.e., seeing eye, lead or guide dogs) are exempt from the licensing fee, but are still required to be licensed. 

DOG LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

  All dogs 6 months of age or older as of January 1^st in a given calendar year must be licensed within Sussex County before March 1^st. If the dog turns 6 months on or after March 1st, the pet owner must license the dog at that time for the current calendar year.

  A current rabies vaccination certificate signed or stamped by a veterinarian, including vaccination and expiration dates, is required to get a license. One, two or three year licenses may be purchased, contingent on county and the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. Your pet's rabies vaccination should be valid at least through March 1st of the year in which the license expires.

WHERE TO GET LICENSE:

• Online: Register for Sussex County Delaware Dog License Online!
• In Person: Stop by Constable's Office (Office 249), 2 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
• By Mail: Mail in application with licensing fee, a copy of your dog's current rabies vaccination certificate, and (proof of spay/neuter (if applicable) to: Sussex County Dog Licensing Office, PO Box 589, Georgetown, DE 19947. Download Sussex County Delaware Dog License Application.

LICENSING FEE (As of this Post): 

MORE INFORMATION:

Need more information or have questions regarding dog licensing, please use below resources:

Sussex County SPCA | 302.855.7380

This post is for informational purposes only and should be verified by the county where Delaware Dog Licenses are administered and issued. Please contact Sussex County for current information or if you have any questions regarding Delaware Dog Licensing.

Picture in this post is of Lucy Cheng (Courtesy of Dan Pinder). Lucy lives in New Castle County.

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KENT COUNTY DELAWARE DOG LICENSE

Delaware requires that all dogs age six (6) months or older must be licensed within the county in which they reside. Licenses must be purchased by March 1^st, expire on December 31^st and are valid statewide. Service dogs (i.e., seeing eye, lead or guide dogs) are exempt from the licensing fee, but are still required to be licensed.

DOG LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

  All dogs 6 months of age or older as of January 1^st in a given calendar year must be licensed within Kent County before March 1^st. If the dog turns 6 months on or after March 1st, the pet owner must license the dog at that time for the current calendar year.

  A current rabies vaccination certificate signed or stamped by a veterinarian, including vaccination and expiration dates, is required to get a license. One, two or three year licenses may be purchased, contingent on county and the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. Your pet's rabies vaccination should be valid at least through March 1st of the year in which the license expires.

WHERE TO GET LICENSE:

• Online: Register for Kent County Delaware Dog License Online!
• In Person: Stop by one of the following locations: Kent County SPCA, various veterinarian's offices, PetSmart, Concord Pets, Tractor Supply, and Southern States (Kent County locations only)
• By Mail: Mail in application with licensing fee, a copy of your dog's current rabies vaccination certificate, and (proof of spay/neuter (if applicable) to: KCSPCA Dog Licensing, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934. Download Kent County Delaware Dog License Application.

LICENSING FEE (As of this Post):

MORE INFORMATION:

Need more information or have questions regarding dog licensing, please use below resources:

Kent County SPCA  |  302. 698.3006 | 888.352.7722  |  licenses@kcspca.org

This post is for informational purposes only and should be verified by the county where Delaware Dog Licenses are administered and issued. Please contact Kent County for current information or if you have any questions regarding Delaware Dog Licensing.

Picture in this post is of Lucy Cheng (Courtesy of Dan Pinder). Lucy lives in New Castle County.

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