May 2016 Historic Homes Newsletter Have Fun with History in Delaware and Pennsylvania this month!You are invited to a free symposium on current research dealing with African American communities in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and neighboring regions during the Era of Conflict and Resistance,1800-1865, and Beyond.  This symposium is an opportunity to bring together researchers and writers to discuss and share research findings, research questions and puzzles, research methods and their effectiveness, and, potentially, to build collaborations. Sponsored by the Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) Saturday, May 21, 2016, 9:30 am—4:00 pm at the Mary Dod Brown Chapel at Lincoln University, 1570 Baltimore Pike, Chester County, Pennsylvania 19352. Attendance at the symposium is free.  ... 04/29/2016

Information provided courtesy of Suzanne and Chris Rumsey, Rumsey Home Team, Patterson-Schwartz Real EstateHomes for Sale in Wilmington DE 19804 between $200,000 and $300,000. Are you looking for homes in Wilmington, DE 19804 between $200,000 and $300,000?  There are currently 29 properties available in this price range.  This includes single family homes, condos, townhouses, and twins.   Search Wilmington DE 19804 homes for sale between  $200,000 and $300,000.If you would like a private showing, please contact Suzanne (Click Here) or Chris (Click Here) or call us at 302-722-6690.Below is a sample of what is on the market today. Search Wilmington DE 19804 homes for sale between $100,000 and $200,000Search Wilmington DE 19804 homes for sale between $200,000 and $300,000Search Wilmington ... 04/29/2016

Information provided courtesy of Suzanne and Chris Rumsey, Rumsey Home Team, Patterson-Schwartz Real EstateHomes for Sale in Wilmington DE 19808 between $200,000 and $300,000. Are you looking for homes in Wilmington, DE 19808 between $200,000 and $300,000?  There are currently 55 properties available in this price range.  This includes single family homes, condos, townhouses, and twins.   Search Wilmington DE 19808 homes for sale between  $200,000 and $300,000.If you would like a private showing, please contact Suzanne (Click Here) or Chris (Click Here) or call us at 302-722-6690.Below is a sample of what is on the market today. Search Wilmington DE 19808 homes for sale between $100,000 and $200,000Search Wilmington DE 19808 homes for sale between $200,000 and $300,000Search Wilmington ... 04/28/2016

Information provided courtesy of Suzanne and Chris Rumsey, Rumsey Home Team, Patterson-Schwartz Real EstateHomes for Sale in Wilmington DE 19801 between $200,000 and $300,000. Are you looking for homes in Wilmington, DE 19801 between $200,000 and $300,000?  There are currently 16 properties available in this price range.  This includes single family homes, condos, townhouses, and twins.   Search Wilmington DE 19801 homes for sale between  $200,000 and $300,000.If you would like a private showing, please contact Suzanne (Click Here) or Chris (Click Here) or call us at 302-722-6690.Below is a sample of what is on the market today. Search Wilmington DE 19801 homes for sale between $100,000 and $200,000Search Wilmington DE 19801 homes for sale between $200,000 and $300,000Search Wilmington ... 04/22/2016

Real Estate Market Update for Wilmington, DE (March 2016)Real estate market data for Wilmington, DE provided by Suzanne and Chris Rumsey of Rumsey Home Team, Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate. New Castle County experienced a 9.2% increase in the number of sold homes through March 2016 compared to same time period in 2015 and a 1.5% increase in the median price of sold homes, from $204,500 to $207,500. The number of homes that went under contract through March 2016 increased 2.2% from 2015.  Wilmington, DE experienced a 22.1% increase in the number of sold homes through Mach 2016 compared to same time period in 2015 and a 6.7% increase in the median price of sold homes, from $112,000 to $119,500. The number of homes that went under contract through March 2016 increased 22.1% from 2015. The ... 04/10/2016

Historic Homes E-Newsletter  March 2016 National Women’s History Month events are among 20 special programs at the museums of the State of Delaware by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. All programs are free and open to the public. Highlights of the month include “From Prima Donnas to Divas: A Victor Creation,” a program that examines the talented female vocalists of the Victor Talking Machine Company and how they paved the way for the divas of today, accompanied by 78-rpm recordings of those artists. Programs will take place on Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m., 2 and 3 p.m. in the 2nd floor gallery (entry via staircase; no elevator) of the Johnson Victrola Museum located at 375 S. New St. in Dover. Throughout the month, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Humm... 02/29/2016

 Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred  Presents:  Looking Ahead: Significant Development Projects In Brandywine Hundred  For More Information, Contact:  Jaynine Warner of CCOBH (Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred) at 302-250-3126 or jaynine.warner@farmersinsurance.com           The Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred is pleased to announce its upcoming Public Program:  “Looking Ahead:  Significant Development Projects in Brandywine Hundred.”  The purpose of the program is to continue the dialogue and discussion with the public regarding land use and development in its Brandywine Hundred and the impacts on residents. Leading the discussion will be the General Manager of the New Castle County Department of Land Use, George Haggerty.      ... 02/24/2016

Settled since 1609 by voyagers from England and claimed by the Crown since then, Bermuda is a mix of cultures still retaining the distinctive touch of the British Empire.  Although friends advised me to wait until warmer weather, I was ready for a trip to this island 995 miles from the shores of South Carolina. (left, Royal Dockyard) It was interesting to me that the limestone blocks from which the buildings and walls on either side of many roads resemble the “tabby” from which many buildings in Savannah Georgia are built. They contain bits of coral and it turns out that Bermuda is the northernmost limit for coral growth. And yes, I spent time studying the information presented  in the natural history museums of the island!Speaking of native materials, I got to stay in an inn built in t... 02/05/2016

February 2016 Historic Homes E-Newsletter “Preservation 50—‘Preserving African-American History in Delaware: People, Places and Events’ ” Saturday, February 6, 1pm – 3pm the Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE. A panel discussion exploring the latest research and findings on African-American history in Delaware by local historians. Presented in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. First Saturday in the First State program. Museum open 9 –4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5054. Reminder: tickets available now for Bootlegger's Bash  February 20, 2016, New Castle Historical Society Annual Winter Fundraiser at The Arsenal. $85  Purchase tickets here. Historic Sugartown will hold a Cabin Fever Saturday on February 6, 2016 ... 02/01/2016

Four foot drifts? No problem!  I did get out a bit during the blizzard yesterday and cleared about a yard horizontally and maybe 18” deep, but the wind was blowing and it was still snowing. Seeing my neighbors across the street and next door out this morning shoveling their sidewalks and driveways brought me out again. As a native Chicagoan, I relish the thought of shoveling snow, at least for a while. But as parts of my driveway were over 4’ deep in drifts and the “shovel by layers” technique was necessary (at least for me, since the whole lifting 4’ of snow was too heavy) it was slow going. Then I noticed my neighbors had their 20-ish son shoveling with abandon and about to reach my property line. A short conversation brought him over the line and working on my driveway. To me the wor... 01/24/2016

The good news for South Graylyn Crest is that overall crime in New Castle County is down 22.2 percent.  Homicides in New Castle County over the three year period fell 13.2 percent and shootings/shots fired complaints dropped 29.4 and 28.1 percent, respectively.  The Property Crime Initiative also helped drive down burglaries, thefts and vehicle thefts by 32.9 percent, 23.9 percent and 11.2 percent, respectively.  The following charts also show how every significant targeted crime has decreased notably since Targeted Analytical Policing began.  “As we continue using TAPS and re-enforcing its success, we constantly see the need to directly attack the heroin problem,” New Castle Police Colonel Elmer Setting reported.  In South Graylyn Crest, vehicle theft (most often from unlocked cars) is... 01/12/2016

January 2016 Historic Homes E Newsletter  The New Castle Historical Society asks you to “Save the date” for February 20, their annual Winter Fundraiser, “Roaring 20’s Bootlegger’s Bash”.The Delaware Humanities Forum programs for January include: January 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Elsmere Library, All Over This Land, American Regional folk music with Saul Broudy. January 14, Remembering Nights at the Drive-In with Ed Okonowicz at Atonement Methodist Church, Claymont at 1 p.m., and Martin Luther King Jr. with James Newton at the Claymont Library at 6 p.m.     Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy J. Holland, at the Library of Congress, in Washington, D.C., will speak on  the book he edited, "Magna Carta: Muse & Mentor" at a meeting of the Lewes Historical Society on Friday January 15, 2016. whic... 12/31/2015

Outside of Wilmington, Delaware is a rural Gothic home called Rockwood. The mansion was built between 1851-1854 for Joseph Shipley, a merchant banker originally from Wilmington. The Mansion was Shipley's retirement home. Shipley spent most of his life in Liverpool, England where he became wealthy. Rockwood Mansion was inspired by Wyncote, Joseph Shipley's English country house designed by George Williams. Shipley had Williams design Rockwood Mansion, though he had never seen the site. Joseph Shipley moved his entire household from England bringing his favorite dog and horse (Toby and Branker), as well as gardener Robert Shaw and housekeeper.  Now run as a museum by New Castle County, Rockwood has had its ups and downs. A friend and I volunteered to help with holiday decorations several ... 12/28/2015

Wilmington Delaware Senior Downsizing & Estate Clean Out Delaware Junk Removal not only removes unwanted items from homes in the New Castle County Delaware area but we also offer a variety of services for senior citizens who are downsizing.Many of our clients who are downsizing are faced with the task of sorting through 20-30 years worth of items.  This can be overwhelming to say the least.   We can assist you in looking for important documents and family treasures that you will want to take with you when you move.  We do work with local charities and auctioneers to help you offset the cost of our services. Other tasks to consider when downsizing along with removing the items from the home are home maintenance after the move, repairs and cosmetic changes, real estate agents, home stager... 12/25/2015

December 2015 Historic Homes E Newsletter  First Saturday in the First State programs on December 5 include: “Quill Pen Writing and 18th Century Transcription.” Write a fancy letter the old-fashioned way with a quill pen while also learning how to translate historic documents. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-744-5054. “Handmade for the Holidays.” Seasonal program in which visitors can learn to create and decorate cards through the art of paper quilling and stenciling, and write a personal note with a quill pen. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-739-3277.  “Tour Zwaanendael Museum.” Enjoy the museum’s festive holiday décor. Event held in conjunction with the Lewes Historical... 11/30/2015

November 2015 Historic Homes E-Newsletter The Annual Meeting of the Delaware Historical Society will be held on November 5, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. The business meeting and program, "Inside the Delaware Historical Society's Transformation,"  will be followed by a members' reception,  at which time the new Gift Shop area will be dedicated to former Delaware Historical Society Executive Director, Dr. Barbara E. Benson. RSVP to membership@dehistory.org .   The 52nd Annual Delaware Antiques Show is coming to the Chase Center at the Riverfront in Wilmington Nov. 6-7.  Presented by Winterthur and Wilmington Trust, hours are Friday, November 6: 11:00 am–7:00 pm (Thomas Jayne lecture at 10:00 am), Saturday, November 7: 11:00 am–6:00 pm, and Sunday, November 8: 11:00 am–5:00 pm. A word to the wise: fo... 11/01/2015

The latest market report is in, and it is telling us that sellers have gained confidence since last year, proving this by 7% more homes being placed on the market. And they are happy they have done so, since there have been 18% more closed sales over the same period in 2014.  Not only that, but median sales prices are up about 7%. September really proved good for days on the market, with almost 14% less days on the market over the previous September. What this is telling us is that if buyers see a house they like, they are not hesitating to write an offer. I can see this in my own business, having received an offer on one of my listings a week ago after 22 days on the market. Inventory is indeed moving, with September to September comparisons down over 9%.  So it's a story we are happy ... 10/12/2015

October 2015 Historic Homes E Newsletter Saturday, October 3, 2015 is  the 75th annual Chester County Day tour of homes to benefit The Women’s Auxiliary of the Chester County Hospital. This tour of homes and some public buildings will take place in the West Chester area this year. I always attend the preview slide show the night before at either the West Chester Historic Courthouse at 6 & 7:30 p.m. or Longwood Gardens at 6 & 7 p.m. You can buy tickets there or at the Chester County Historical Society, $40 each. For more information, contact Women’s Auxiliary to The Chester County Hospital or drop me an email.  Sugartown at Sundown Lantern Tours will be offered on October 16-17 in  Historic Sugartown with a spooky fall flair from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $8.00 Adults, $6.00 Children (10 & under... 09/30/2015

September 2015 Historic Homes E NewsletterShugart’s Sunday is happening in Historic Sugartown PA starting at 2 p.m. on September 13. In 1804, Eli Shugart opened a tavern to serve weary travelers. Though he only stayed two years, the village became known as “Shugart’s Town.” He must have thrown a great party!  Beneath the amazing backdrop of Historic Sugartown’s General Store and Worrall House, Shugart’s Sunday will feature a festive afternoon with live local bluegrass and mouth-watering barbecue. The day offers down-home family fun with an afternoon full of music, food and family activities at the beautifully restored village corner. Sugartown is at 690 Sugartown Road, at the corners of Spring & Boot Roads in Malvern PA. (picture courtesy Historic Sugartown) The Philly Freedom 5K run on... 08/31/2015

Beautiful Renovation Overview Maps Photos Features Description Contact us for pricing Townhouse Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,300 sqftYear Built: 1954 Location 521 East 35th StreetWilmington, DE 19802USA Christopher Pataki RE/MAX Associates(302) 562-0628patakirealestate@yahoo.comhttp://come2DE.com       Listed by: Re/Max Associates Our recent listingsBeautiful Renovation in New Castle Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 08/25/2015