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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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Pricing >Competitive Pricing
You have seen it all over the years--interest rates rise and fall, sales prices escalate and decline. No matter what phase the market is in, it is always important to price your home in your area competitively. How can you price your home with confidence?
The first step is to contact a professional real estate agent for a comparative market analysis. The agent will look at recent sales of comparable homes in your area and give you information about other properties that are currently on the market. By comparing the size, location and condition of your home to the competition, your agent can help you determine how much to ask for your home. Even in an active market, an inflated price may frighten prospective buyers away. A house that is over-priced can take additional weeks or months to sell, and the final sale price may even be lower than if the sellers had started out more realistically. The price is based on market conditions, comparable sales, and your agents years of experience in the marketplace.
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What famous American sign was originally erected as a real estate ad?
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The Hollywood sign, built in 1923, was conceived as a real estate ad that originally read, "Hollywoodland." |
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