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In New Castle County, Delaware:
Wilmington, Greenville, Newark, Hockessin, Middletown, New Castle, Townsend, Odessa, Bear and Claymont.
In Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania:
Chadds Ford, Unionville, Kennett Square, Oxford, Avondale, Lincoln University, Landenberg and West Grove. In Cecil County, Maryland:
Elkton, North East, Chesapeake City and Rising Sun
New Castle County, Delaware
New Castle County is situated at the mid-point of the New York City – Washington, D.C. I-95 and Amtrak corridor offering unparalleled access to our nation's centers of finance and government. With a population of more than half a million people, New Castle County offers a high quality living environment and reasonable costs.
As your local Realtor specializing in New Castle County property, we look forward to finding just the right real estate investment for you.
Hockessin
One of the fastest growing areas in Delaware, Hockessin is an unincorporated  community and census-designated town in New Castle County. Pronounced "HOE-kessin", the place name may be derived from the Lenape word "hòkèsa" meaning "pieces of bark", or from a misspelling of "occasion" as pronounced by the Quakers who settled in the area originally.
As of the census of 2000, there were:
• 12,902 people, 4,464 households, and 3,731 families residing in the community.
• In 2005 the estimated median household income was $114,000, up from $100,844 in 2000).
• In 2005 the estimated median house/condo value was $402,800 (up from $250,800 in 2000.)
Very close to Hockessin is the Ashland Nature Center with more than 600 acres of forests, field and marshes, boasting nature trails and habitat exhibits.
covered Bridge near Ashland Nature Center
Middletown
Recent annexations of land have stimulated Middletown which is now one of the fastest growing places in Delaware. Surrounding the town itself are many affluent housing developments that are considered to be part of Middletown. Residents say that the growth of the town rests primarily on these new developments that attract a notable number of higher-income families relocating from Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York City.
• Middletown is home to the Peach Festival, an annual summer tradition that attracts thousands of visitors each August.
• The1989 movie Dead Poets Society was filmed almost entirely on the grounds at St. Andrew's School in Middletown. The Two Cathedrals episode of The West Wing was partly filmed at the same school.
• Enjoy one of the must play golf courses in the mid-Atlantic: Frog Hollow Golf Club and visit the Back Creek Golf Club, Delaware's #1 public golf course.
• Visit the Middletown area Chamber of Commerce.
New Castle
Step back in time and experience the charm and beauty of colonial New Castle. Walk the cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic sites of this riverfront community.  Founded in 1651, Historic New Castle is full of intriguing living history, wonderful architecture, and natural beauty.
Unlike many historic communities, New Castle is a residential town where people live and work. Each house reflects the individuality of its past and present owners. Because New Castle has been named a National Landmark Historic Area, all renovations and restorations are carefully supervised.
This small, picturesque village allows vacations, as well as business travelers, a refreshing respite from the pressures of daily life. Whether you are enjoying the  beaches, the Brandywine Valley, or other treasures of Delaware, be sure to include New Castle in your itinerary.
Further information on New Castle's Museums, Accommodations, Antique and Specialty Shops and Events may be found at the following links:
City of New Castle: http://www.newcastlecity.net/
Visitors Bureau of Historic New Castle: http://www.visitnewcastle.com/about.html
An acronym for the area in lower New Castle County, Delaware is MOT: Middletown, Odessa and Townsend. Known in the 18th-century as Cantwell’s Bridge, Odessa played a vital role in commercial life along the Delaware River as a busy grain shipping port. The community was named after the city in Russia known as a wheat-shipping port. Today, you can stroll along tree-lined streets and admire examples of 18th and 19th century architecture. Chief among these are the five properties that make up the Historic Houses of Odessa. Four of these homes are owned by the Winterthur Museum): * Wilson-Warner House was built in 1769
* The Collins-Sharp House dates to 1700
* The Corbit-Sharp House built in 1772-74 is an example of mid-Georgian architecture .
* The Brick Hotel, built in 1822, offered accommodations to merchants, ship captains, and visitors.
* The Bank was built in 1853 as the First National Bank of Odessa and served the Odessa community as a bank until 2000. Estimated population in July 2005: 322
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Making An Offer >Good Faith Deposits
After many months of searching, you have found your ideal house. You are a little older and a little wiser now, so you want to give the impression that you are serious without appearing to be too eager. What should you do? In the marketplace, "money talks."
There is no absolute rule about how much "good-faith" deposit you should put down--but it is a tool to make your point with the seller. The typical $1,000 will hold many homes for you, except in larger-home markets where it may be critical for you to show that you are an especially serious and able buyer. You don't want to make a deposit that is too large in case there is a problem getting your money back, but if your offer is substantially below the asking price, a larger deposit--$5,000 or $10,000--might influence the seller.
If you make a low deposit with your offer, be sure to provide for an increased deposit when the offer is accepted or upon removal of the contingencies.
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