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Oct 20, 2009
Bay Colony
Inventory in Bay Colony is mostly unchanged-always seems to be around 15 - 20 single family homes on the market! There are currently 17 active listings that range in price from $324,900 - $1,450,000, with an average list price of $695.000. There have been 4 settlements of single family homes year-to-date (compared to 0 in 2008) with 2 additional home sales pending as of today. Sales to date are:
29703 Sawmill Drive $415,000 (Listed for $479,000)
29751 Colony Drive $350,000 (Listed for $399,000)
29701 Colony Drive $450,000 (Listed for $529,900)
34329 Indian River Drive $645,000 (listed for $699,999)
Lot sales are not brisk; with only one sale in 2009 which was Lot 19 Log Court for $100,000 (Listed for $120,000)
There are two homes currently pending sale, they are:
34397 Indian River Drive listed for $749,000
29368 Colony Drive listed for $569,000
For a complete listing of the houses currently on the market in Bay Colony, please email me at allison@allisonstine.com
Inventory in Bay Colony is mostly unchanged-always seems to be around 15 - 20 single family homes on the market! There are currently 17 active listings that range in price from $324,900 - $1,450,000, with an average list price of $695.000. There have been 4 settlements of single family homes year-to-date (compared to 0 in 2008) with 2 additional home sales pending as of today. Sales to date are:
29703 Sawmill Drive $415,000 (Listed for $479,000)
29751 Colony Drive $350,000 (Listed for $399,000)
29701 Colony Drive $450,000 (Listed for $529,900)
34329 Indian River Drive $645,000 (listed for $699,999)
Lot sales are not brisk; with only one sale in 2009 which was Lot 19 Log Court for $100,000 (Listed for $120,000)
There are two homes currently pending sale, they are:
34397 Indian River Drive listed for $749,000
29368 Colony Drive listed for $569,000
For a complete listing of the houses currently on the market in Bay Colony, please email me at allison@allisonstine.com
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May 15, 2009
Alan Levin, director of the Delaware Economic Development Office, joined members of Rehoboth Beach Main Street to celebrate the organization’s receipt of the Great American Main Street Award today. The award, which recognizes exemplary downtowns and commercial districts, is a prestigious honor for Rehoboth and a mark of distinction for the town’s local businesses.
Once a seasonal resort community best known as the “Nation’s Summer Capital” because of its popularity among Washington politicians and their staff, Rehoboth Beach is today a “Year ‘Round Beach Town,” with events and businesses that attract residents and visitors throughout the year.
“I am proud to acknowledge and celebrate the many achievements of Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s staff and volunteers who have propelled this town to receive pre-eminent national recognition as a Great American Main Street winner,” said DEDO Director Alan Levin.
The Great American Main Street Award is based on criteria ranging from the amount of active public and private sector involvement in the town to the quality of its long-term achievements. The award takes into account a town’s commitment to historic preservation, its ability to successfully foster small businesses development, and its evolving track record of successful commercial district revitalization. It also considers the level of community support a town receives for its revitalization efforts as well as the economic impact of those efforts. A comprehensive program, with activity in all four points of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Four-Point Approach® to commercial district revitalization, is a key factor in determining the Great American Main Street Award winner.
Main Street of Rehoboth Beach has established deep roots in the community and the state. By encouraging small businesses to embrace the four-point approach which includes design, economic restructuring, promotion and organization, Rehoboth’s Main Street has developed a strong foundation on which to base its growth.
Once a seasonal resort community best known as the “Nation’s Summer Capital” because of its popularity among Washington politicians and their staff, Rehoboth Beach is today a “Year ‘Round Beach Town,” with events and businesses that attract residents and visitors throughout the year.
“I am proud to acknowledge and celebrate the many achievements of Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s staff and volunteers who have propelled this town to receive pre-eminent national recognition as a Great American Main Street winner,” said DEDO Director Alan Levin.
The Great American Main Street Award is based on criteria ranging from the amount of active public and private sector involvement in the town to the quality of its long-term achievements. The award takes into account a town’s commitment to historic preservation, its ability to successfully foster small businesses development, and its evolving track record of successful commercial district revitalization. It also considers the level of community support a town receives for its revitalization efforts as well as the economic impact of those efforts. A comprehensive program, with activity in all four points of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Four-Point Approach® to commercial district revitalization, is a key factor in determining the Great American Main Street Award winner.
Main Street of Rehoboth Beach has established deep roots in the community and the state. By encouraging small businesses to embrace the four-point approach which includes design, economic restructuring, promotion and organization, Rehoboth’s Main Street has developed a strong foundation on which to base its growth.
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May 6, 2009
A press release to major media outlets was sent Saturday, May 2, announcing the latest rankings from TennisResortsOnline (http://tennisresortsonline.com/trofiles/Categories.cfm). In addition to its new position as No. 13 in the world, Sea Colony's Tennis Center earned additional high awards -- No. 1 for Junior Programs, No. 3 for Best Instruction and Programs, and No. 4 for Children's Programs.
The full announcement follows:
SEA COLONY RANKED NO. 13 IN THE WORLD BY TENNISRESORTSONLINE.COM
Delaware beach and tennis resort community also listed in the Top 10 among Tennis Magazine's "50 Best U.S. Tennis Resorts" - including #5 for instruction
Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Delaware - May 2, 2009 - Located just south of Bethany Beach, Delaware, Sea Colony - known as "The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community" - continued its climb among the elite tennis resorts in the world, according to Tennis Resorts Online's 2009 rankings, released on May 1.
Ranked No.16 last year, the seaside resort community climbed three places this year to No. 13 in the world. This global recognition follows numerous local, regional and national honors earned by the resort community and its tennis staff. Posted on TennisResortsOnline.com, published by former Tennis Magazine editor Roger Cox, the annual rankings are determined by vacationers, who were asked to evaluate resorts and camps in 16 categories, from the quality of the tennis programs to lodging.
With 34 tennis courts, including four indoor and 14 Har-Tru clay, and 25 teaching professionals, Sea Colony Tennis, under Tennis Director Dr. Dave Marshall, offers a wide range of camps, clinics and private instruction to tennis players of all ages and skill levels.
Supported by the Sea Colony homeowners, the tennis program has produced state and national champions, elite juniors and top collegiate tennis players, while earning kudos from state and regional tennis organizations.
In October 2008, Tennis Magazine honored the resort community in the Top 10 among its "50 Best U.S. Tennis Resorts," including ranking Sea Colony No. 5 for instruction.
The full announcement follows:
SEA COLONY RANKED NO. 13 IN THE WORLD BY TENNISRESORTSONLINE.COM
Delaware beach and tennis resort community also listed in the Top 10 among Tennis Magazine's "50 Best U.S. Tennis Resorts" - including #5 for instruction
Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Delaware - May 2, 2009 - Located just south of Bethany Beach, Delaware, Sea Colony - known as "The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community" - continued its climb among the elite tennis resorts in the world, according to Tennis Resorts Online's 2009 rankings, released on May 1.
Ranked No.16 last year, the seaside resort community climbed three places this year to No. 13 in the world. This global recognition follows numerous local, regional and national honors earned by the resort community and its tennis staff. Posted on TennisResortsOnline.com, published by former Tennis Magazine editor Roger Cox, the annual rankings are determined by vacationers, who were asked to evaluate resorts and camps in 16 categories, from the quality of the tennis programs to lodging.
With 34 tennis courts, including four indoor and 14 Har-Tru clay, and 25 teaching professionals, Sea Colony Tennis, under Tennis Director Dr. Dave Marshall, offers a wide range of camps, clinics and private instruction to tennis players of all ages and skill levels.
Supported by the Sea Colony homeowners, the tennis program has produced state and national champions, elite juniors and top collegiate tennis players, while earning kudos from state and regional tennis organizations.
In October 2008, Tennis Magazine honored the resort community in the Top 10 among its "50 Best U.S. Tennis Resorts," including ranking Sea Colony No. 5 for instruction.
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Mar 11, 2009
Welcome to my first online quarterly update for three of my favorite communities. Many of you have received my postcards in the past. I will continue to send updates that way too, but for those of you who are looking for more information than what will fit on a 4 x 5 card, here it is. If you know of anyone else who may be interested in these quarterly updates, please tell them to drop me a line at allison@allisonstine.com. I want you to know that I value your privacy, and I will not use your email addresses for any other purpose than to keep you up to date with the community. If you do not wish to receive this information, just send me an email. If you want more up to the minute information of what is happening in local real estate, you can follow me on Twitter (twitter.com/allisonstine).
Cripple Creek/Fairway Villas
There is a small selection of townhomes currently on the market. There is a bayview 4 bedroom, 3 story end unit on Carnoustie for $399,900, a 2 bedroom, 2 story end unit on Cripple Creek Drive for $260,000 and an interior 3 bedroom, 3 story, bayview for $450,000. You will be happy to learn that the Bailey's townhome on Carnoustie was settled last week for $250,000. That was a great buy. The new neighbors, Bill and Donna Saddler will be using the property as a second home and they plan to join the club. Some of your other neighbors have expressed interest in selling too, so if you know someone who would like a golf villa, have them give me a call.
There is also a small selection of single family homes available. The best buy is Anne and Terry Sheehan's home on Turnberry Drive for $499,000. They invested quite a bit of money in that house over the past few years. A few of the recent improvements include granite countertops, a gas fireplace in the living room, the addition of a four season sun room with retractable awning, the installation of an irrigation system, new landscaping and landscape lighting, just to name a few.
Many of you have asked about the spec house next to the Sherwins on Turnberry Drive. That property is still for sale. The listing agent tell me that it was taken off the market for a refinance, but will be re-listed shortly. The Sellers would also consider a rental. The most recent listing price was $689,000.
Other single family homes on the market include:
29373 Turnberry Drive $925,000/34956 Royal Troon $599,900/34962 Royal Troon $949,000/Lot 13 Turnberry Drive (to be built) $569,000
There are 5 lots available in the neighborhood too. Maybe you know someone who wants to build their dream home?
The last sale in Cripple Creek was LISTED by ME and sold by another Broker. It was the Beam Spec House on Royal Troon. What a beautiful home. It was sold for $665,000 in July, 2008. For those of you who don't know Mark, he is a terrific builder. He built my home on Muirfield and two other homes for my family over the years. He also built Ed and Nancy Adams home and he is in the process of building the custom home next to the Leary's on Royal Troon. Recognize the siding?
Have you been in the club recently to see the new renovations? They look amazing!
The Greens at Indian River
I took a ride through the Greens the other day and was admiring a few of the new driveways with the stamped concrete; they look really nice.
There are 4 single family homes on the market in the Greens right now and a handful of lots. I currently have the Barnes residence listed for sale on Westchester Court. That is a beautiful home with really amazing views of the lagoon and the golf course; you can see all the way down to the Bay. Have you seen his landscaping? Beautiful. The house is listed for sale for $675,000. There are two master bedroom suites on the first floor, isn't that nice?
In addition, there are three other homes on the market; they are:
103 Cypress Point $350,000/7 Windward Way $419,900/321 Fairway Lane $399,00
Lot prices are in the range of $145,000 - $249,900
The last house to sell in the Greens was LISTED by LONG AND FOSTER and SOLD by ME. It was the home at 13 Windward Way and it sold for $500,000 in November, 2007.
Bay Colony
There are currently 19 homes for sale in Bay Colony, which may sound like a lot, but it's not. There always seems to be 19 homes on the market, even in better times. What's changed is that there are 3 direct bayfront homes on the market! I used to have a long list of people who wanted a bayfront home in Bay Colony, we will get there again!
I have a great listing on Indian River Drive, check out the virtual tour and photos on my website. What a gorgeous place and really nice views of the Bay. The Movellan's home is meticulous inside and out. I remember when they built that house at the same time I was building mine in Cripple Creek; I always admired it!
There are many lots for sale and some boat slips, too. If you would like a complete list, email me. It's a rather lengthy list-22 strong! The average lot listing price is about $195,000 and boat slips average about $41,000.
The most recent sale was LISTED by ME and SOLD by LONG AND FOSTER. It was located on Colony Drive and was sold for $350,000. What a buy! That home settled on February 28th, 2009.
So, there you have it. My first quarterly update on my new and improved web site. I am always available to discuss real estate matters, just call my cell 302-381-5565-Always On and Always Connected- or feel free to utilize our online chat feature on the new site.
Allison
(Please note that these statistics are accurate as of the date of posting which is March 11, 2009)
Cripple Creek/Fairway Villas
There is a small selection of townhomes currently on the market. There is a bayview 4 bedroom, 3 story end unit on Carnoustie for $399,900, a 2 bedroom, 2 story end unit on Cripple Creek Drive for $260,000 and an interior 3 bedroom, 3 story, bayview for $450,000. You will be happy to learn that the Bailey's townhome on Carnoustie was settled last week for $250,000. That was a great buy. The new neighbors, Bill and Donna Saddler will be using the property as a second home and they plan to join the club. Some of your other neighbors have expressed interest in selling too, so if you know someone who would like a golf villa, have them give me a call.
There is also a small selection of single family homes available. The best buy is Anne and Terry Sheehan's home on Turnberry Drive for $499,000. They invested quite a bit of money in that house over the past few years. A few of the recent improvements include granite countertops, a gas fireplace in the living room, the addition of a four season sun room with retractable awning, the installation of an irrigation system, new landscaping and landscape lighting, just to name a few.
Many of you have asked about the spec house next to the Sherwins on Turnberry Drive. That property is still for sale. The listing agent tell me that it was taken off the market for a refinance, but will be re-listed shortly. The Sellers would also consider a rental. The most recent listing price was $689,000.
Other single family homes on the market include:
29373 Turnberry Drive $925,000/34956 Royal Troon $599,900/34962 Royal Troon $949,000/Lot 13 Turnberry Drive (to be built) $569,000
There are 5 lots available in the neighborhood too. Maybe you know someone who wants to build their dream home?
The last sale in Cripple Creek was LISTED by ME and sold by another Broker. It was the Beam Spec House on Royal Troon. What a beautiful home. It was sold for $665,000 in July, 2008. For those of you who don't know Mark, he is a terrific builder. He built my home on Muirfield and two other homes for my family over the years. He also built Ed and Nancy Adams home and he is in the process of building the custom home next to the Leary's on Royal Troon. Recognize the siding?
Have you been in the club recently to see the new renovations? They look amazing!
The Greens at Indian River
I took a ride through the Greens the other day and was admiring a few of the new driveways with the stamped concrete; they look really nice.
There are 4 single family homes on the market in the Greens right now and a handful of lots. I currently have the Barnes residence listed for sale on Westchester Court. That is a beautiful home with really amazing views of the lagoon and the golf course; you can see all the way down to the Bay. Have you seen his landscaping? Beautiful. The house is listed for sale for $675,000. There are two master bedroom suites on the first floor, isn't that nice?
In addition, there are three other homes on the market; they are:
103 Cypress Point $350,000/7 Windward Way $419,900/321 Fairway Lane $399,00
Lot prices are in the range of $145,000 - $249,900
The last house to sell in the Greens was LISTED by LONG AND FOSTER and SOLD by ME. It was the home at 13 Windward Way and it sold for $500,000 in November, 2007.
Bay Colony
There are currently 19 homes for sale in Bay Colony, which may sound like a lot, but it's not. There always seems to be 19 homes on the market, even in better times. What's changed is that there are 3 direct bayfront homes on the market! I used to have a long list of people who wanted a bayfront home in Bay Colony, we will get there again!
I have a great listing on Indian River Drive, check out the virtual tour and photos on my website. What a gorgeous place and really nice views of the Bay. The Movellan's home is meticulous inside and out. I remember when they built that house at the same time I was building mine in Cripple Creek; I always admired it!
There are many lots for sale and some boat slips, too. If you would like a complete list, email me. It's a rather lengthy list-22 strong! The average lot listing price is about $195,000 and boat slips average about $41,000.
The most recent sale was LISTED by ME and SOLD by LONG AND FOSTER. It was located on Colony Drive and was sold for $350,000. What a buy! That home settled on February 28th, 2009.
So, there you have it. My first quarterly update on my new and improved web site. I am always available to discuss real estate matters, just call my cell 302-381-5565-Always On and Always Connected- or feel free to utilize our online chat feature on the new site.
Allison
(Please note that these statistics are accurate as of the date of posting which is March 11, 2009)
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Feb 23, 2009
There are over one million REALTORS in business today. So if you want to find that one-in-a-million REALTOR, start with the over 37,000 who hold the Certified Residential Specialist Designation. CRS is the symbol of excellence in residential real estate and members have proven they have the experience, training and commitment to be among the best in their profession.
I earned my CRS designation in 2007. Among the courses I completed was a Wealth Building course which focused on investment properties analysis and Listings Presentations. The Listings course was the best educational seminar that I have ever attended in any profession. Additionally, I was able to submit proof of at least $25 million in real estate transactions in the previous 5 years and was awarded credit for having earned the ePRO certification.
I was just reviewing the course catalog for 2009 and I am considering the Ninja Selling course or another that teaches attendees to be more skilled in negotiating. I was hoping for an exotic location, but I think I will stay close to home for this one!
If you know of anyone who needs the services of a Realtor, call me and I will find a local CRS to assist them, too. As always, if I can be of service to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I earned my CRS designation in 2007. Among the courses I completed was a Wealth Building course which focused on investment properties analysis and Listings Presentations. The Listings course was the best educational seminar that I have ever attended in any profession. Additionally, I was able to submit proof of at least $25 million in real estate transactions in the previous 5 years and was awarded credit for having earned the ePRO certification.
I was just reviewing the course catalog for 2009 and I am considering the Ninja Selling course or another that teaches attendees to be more skilled in negotiating. I was hoping for an exotic location, but I think I will stay close to home for this one!
If you know of anyone who needs the services of a Realtor, call me and I will find a local CRS to assist them, too. As always, if I can be of service to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Sep 27, 2008
If you are like me, you are scratching your head and trying to make sense of this whole bailout situation. It seems to me that things are moving so fast, it make me wonder who will REALLY benefit from this unprecedented action. So I took to the Internet in an effort to figure it out, and here is an article that I found to be particularly helpful. Tell me what you think...
http://www.realtor.org/research/commentary_700_billion
http://www.realtor.org/research/commentary_700_billion
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