team webster emagazine jan 2011

JANUARY 2011

TeamWebstere agazine

W P A T T E R S O N - S C H W A R T Z R E A L E S T A T E

TeamWebsterReal Estate Services & Marketing

Bill WebsterRealtorCRS, GRI, ABR, SFR, e-Pro

Andy JennisonRealtor

Jay WebsterRealtorAccredited Home Stager

7234 Lancaster PikeHockessin, DE 19707

302-234-5255 Direct

302-367-5285 Text

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On the cover:Lucy and Charlene, Children & Families First: The Elder Buddy

Program Connecting Elders with Friendly Visitors.

Their 125 years of caring story on page 4.

2010 was a year of real estate contrasts. Many consumers took advantage of historic buying opportunities and there was gradual stabilization of sales and prices in the marketplace, however, other challenges across the nation have led some to question the value of home ownership for families, communities, and the country.

A new study released recently by Fannie Mae still finds most Americans strongly aspire to own a home and to maintain homeownership, despite ongoing turmoil in the housing market. A substantial majority of homeowners (89%), as well as nearly half of renters (44%) believe they would be better off owning their homes, given their current financial situations.

For almost a decade now, every time we talk about real estate we immediately address the financial aspect of it. We don’t talk about the “true” value of a home but instead about the price of the house. In a recent Patterson-Schwartz blog post, Steve Harney states that 2011 will be the “Year a House Again Becomes a Home”… I sure hope he’s right and I am sure many of you feel the same. Here’s to a successful and prosperous 2011!

I hope you enjoy the magazine. Cheers!

Jay Webster

Jay


LANDENBERG 6 Bullock RoadFranklin TownshipLAND FOR SALE, POLE BARN, 3.89 ACRES

PRICE: $125,000

Build your dream home on this beautiful 3.89 acre property in picturesque Chester County, PA with easy access to Philadelphia, downtown Newark and Wilmington, DE. You’ll be inspired to create your own lush oasis where friends, family, pets and even horses can all enjoy this charming country setting.

lOpen and wooded areas including a creeklPerc tested and approved in 2005lCurrently set up for horses with pastures and pole barn

lYou don’t have to be a horse lover to appreciate this property

For more information:www.psre.com/1626

Land For Sale.

Children & Families First helps families develop solutions to meet challenges and embrace opportunities.Children & Families First helps families develop solutions to meet challenges and embrace opportunities.


The year was 1884. Democrat Grover Cleveland was elected president . . . Construction began on Chicago’s first skyscraper (only 10 stories) . . . Susan B. Anthony argued for a Constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote . . . Ringling Brothers Circus premiered . . . Dr. John Harvey Kellogg patented “flaked cereal” . . . Alaska became a U.S. territory . . .

The U. S. was struggling with the lingering effects of the Panic of 1873, an economic downturn that rivaled the country’s recent recession. However, those struggles produced at least one positive result: the growth of charitable organizations. Locally, three organizations – The Friends Benevolent Society, The Provident Society, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society -- combined to form the Associated Charities of Wilmington. Their purpose: “To insure that all who have fallen into distress…shall be wisely helped to regain self-support, and those who are involuntarily in need of support shall be promptly relieved.”

From that tiny acorn sprouted a giant oak. Through various mergers with other charitable organizations over the past 127

years, that oak has become Children & Families First – a non-profit social services agency whose branches have touched every corner of Delaware, improving the lives of those in need.

Throughout the First State, Children & Families First (CFF) fulfills its mission to help families develop solutions to meet challenges and embrace opportunities. The agency offers services to help individuals across their lifespan, such as foster care, adoption, home based counseling, programs to prevent teen pregnancy, a residential treatment center for teens, programs that work with at risk pregnant women to ensure healthy babies, parent and provider education, work place services, advocacy for quality early care and education, and elder services. CFF is a partner agency of the United Way of Delaware, and is accredited by the Council of Accreditation (COA). Services are provided in offices, located in all three Delaware counties, as well as in homes, schools and other community locations. CFF employs approximately 200 staff, and serves more than 35,000 people each year. Services are child-centered and family-

believes that “failure is not an option.” In 2010, one of his teachers recognized his potential and nominated him for a spot at the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, one of the nation’s top programs in pre-medical education for high school students. Bryan joined peers from across the country at the 10-day forum, learning from renowned speakers, discussing pertinent topics with fellow students, and viewing live surgeries at some of the top medical centers. Bryan’s trip was made possible by generous financial assistance from a variety of sources, including CFF’s own Children’s Special Fund. The Children’s Special Fund, supported by a number of local funders, allows CFF to meet special needs of the children the agency serves, and provide opportunities that would not otherwise be available to them.

Bryan’s social worker at CFF attributes his accomplishments not only to his own will power, but to the strong supportive network in his life. She says that the Bryan’s foster parents create a close-knit family environment that encourages academic and athletic achievement as well as conflict-solving skills among the boys in their home.

ElderBuddy Program: Connecting Elders with Friendly Visitors Since its launch in 2003 with generous support from AstraZeneca, the ElderBuddy program has been matching corporate and community volunteers with elderly people in need of companionship. ElderBuddy volunteers make a commitment to

visit their elderly friends a couple times a month and maintain an ongoing relationship with them. The “buddies” enjoy a wide variety of activities together, such as meals, cultural events, movies, books, music, games and more, but each friendship is unique and develops in its own way. A recent grant from Bank of America has helped Children & Families First expand the ElderBuddy program into Sussex County.

Children & Families First helps families develop solutions to meet challenges and embrace opportunities.Children & Families First helps families develop solutions to meet challenges and embrace opportunities.


focused, forming a comprehensive continuum of quality social, educational and mental health services. Program Spotlights:

Nurse-Family Partnership:Healthy Moms andHealthy Babies In early 2010, thanks to broad-based funding sup-port, including a federal grant and significant local resources, CFF launched

the Nurse-Family Partner-ship (NFP) in Delaware. NFP is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based home visiting program that serves low-income first-time pregnant women. NFP has been demonstrated to have an incredible range of positive outcomes – everything from improved birth outcomes to reduced child abuse and neglect, as well as long-term impacts like reduced criminal involvement for both the child and the mom.

Home visits consist of a mixture of health care (blood pressure checks, weigh-ins), education (such as modules on how to stay healthy during pregnancy), hands-on training using lifelike baby dolls, and fun activities. One nurse explains that unlike more clinical nursing jobs, with NFP, “You get to apply your nursing skills and your life skills and experiences. You see growth immediately.”

Foster Care & Adoption:Uniting Children with Loving Families

Since 1916, Children & Families First has provided foster care and adoption services, in order to provide safe, secure, and nurturing homes for children who have been separated from the care of their biological families. Each of these children has an important tale to tell. Here is the story of just one: Bryan, age 16.

For the past three years, Bryan has lived with CFF foster parents John and Michelle along with four other foster teens he calls his brothers. Despite the changes and uncertainties in his life as a child, Bryan is an A-student and star athlete who has developed a quiet resiliency. He is a determined young man who

For more information about

Children & Families Firstplease visit us at www.cffde.org or call (302) 658-5177


HOCKESSIN 23 Arthur DriveWellington Hills 4 BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS, 2-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $350,000

Perfect for the home owner that demands light, space and privacy with formal/informal living spaces. Back yard is a wonderful place to rest or entertain. Secluded location in the heart of Hockessin. Sought after feeder pattern of North Star, HB and AI duPont.

lUpdated maple kitchen, tile floor and backsplash, pantryl Family room, brick hearth fireplace, sliders to patiolHardwoods throughout, slate foyer, first floor laundrylOutside access basement, lots of storage, all appliances


KENNETT SQUARE 603 Millers HillPennsylvanniaLAND FOR SALE, 2 LOTS, 13+ ACRES

PRICE: $1,500,000

Exceptional location in the heart of Kennett Square with all the advantage and convenience for clients and employees alike. There is a home on the property being sold “as-is”. The terrain is sloping and rolling hills. Home is 92 years old with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath.

lZoned Business Park bordering the Exelon complexlBusiness Park was established to provide opportunities for a wide range of complementary business, office and medical uses which are suited to a campus-like environment

Land For Sale.

For more information:www.psre.com/9685SOLD


NEWARK 434 New London RoadFairfield Crest 4 BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS

PRICE: $249,900

Beautiful and spacious split-level home in the desirable community of Fairfield Crest. Numerous updates plus pride of ownership make this home move-in ready and a tremendous value. Convenient to community pool, downtown Newark, UD and White Clay Creek.

lRemodeled kitchen and two bathrooms, screened-in decklNewer roof, tilt-in replacement windows, vinyl sidinglHardwood and ceramic tile floors, all appliances, FiOS

lEnormous bonus room, partial basement, fenced back yard

NEWARK 266 Flagstone DriveGray Acres3 BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS, ONE-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $269,000

You will fall in love with this immaculate and charming home. Formal and casual living spaces perfect for entertaining. Tastefully decorated in neutral colors throughout. Absolute move-in ready. Convenient location for commuting, shopping or entertainment.

l Gourmet eat-in kitchen, center island, stainless applianceslOpen floor plan, family room with gas fireplace, ceiling fansl French doors, large deck, partially fenced yard, full basementlMaster suite with jetted tub, separate shower, walk-in closet

For more information: www.psre.com/1086 SOLD


OXFORD, PA 122 Mcberty CourtPreserve at Elk Ridge 4 BEDROOMS, 3.1 BATHS, 3-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $490,000

This stunning 5,219 sq/ft Wilkinson-built home is a showcase of features to please every generation. Offering integrated formal, casual, leisure and retreat spaces for grand entertaining, intimate gatherings on 2.38 acres that even includes a pond.

lTwo-story family room, stone fireplace, back stairwaylEat-in kitchen, 42” cherry cabinets, granite, island, reading loftlBreakfast bar, tile backsplash, GE Profile appliances, decklMaster retreat, fireplace, luxury bath, walk-in closet, sitting room

lStudy, hardwoods, recessed lights, finished walk-out basement

For more information: www.psre.com/1158



WEST GROVE 237 Kelton RoadPennsylvannia4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, 3-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $199,000

Charming farmhouse with panoramic views of rolling pastures. A country winding road leads you to this affordable and appealing home. Fully renovated and updated with the feeling of yesteryear with wonderful doors and vintage hardware.

l Large eat-in country kitchen with an enclosed patiol Formal living and dining rooms, covered porch with swingl Root cellar perfect wine cellar, walk-up attic with electricitylDetached 3-car garage with electricity, insulated and side door

NEWARK 9 Ann Marie CourtChapman Woods3 BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS, ONE CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $210,000

Premium end unit. Beautifully maintained and move-in ready. Abundant living space with contemporary updates. On a quiet cul-de-sac with guest parking and community playground. Convenient for commuting, shopping and entertainment.

lOpen floor plan, lower family room with back yard accesslProfessional gas range, island w/seating, maple cabinetslNew hardwood floors/carpet, large deck, lots of storage

lSkylights, vaulted ceiling, recessed lights, crown molding



KENNETT SQUARE 122 Spottswood Ln.Marlbrooke 4 BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS, 2-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $374,900

Delightfully secluded, generously proportioned and surrounded by open and wooded 2.3 acres, this wonderful country style home offers a quiet and relaxed lifestyle designed for easy indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Unionville-Chadds Ford school district.

lWrap around porch, Trek deck, retractable awning, shedlLarge eat-in kitchen, stainless appliances, butler’s pantrylCasual living room, stone fireplace, formal dining roomlHuge basement, lots of storage, third floor guest suite


NEWARK 52 Kenmar DriveBrookside Park 3 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH

PRICE: $139,900

Embraced by peaceful flower gardens, this spacious ranch boasts a delightful mixture of indoor and outdoor living. Whether a first-time home buyer or downsizing, this home is brimming with potential to update or simply move in, relax and enjoy.

lFormal living room, separate family room, eat-in kitchenlNewer roof, boiler and carpet, picture windows, tile bathlThree season room, shed, tree-lined back yard, all applianceslClose to downtown Newark, UD, major roads and bus routes



NEWARK 210 Walker WayHunt at Louviers4 BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS, 2-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $400,000

Blending traditional appeal with modern comforts, this spacious home is rich in character and enhanced for today’s living. Open floor plan extends to a private two-tier deck and tree-lined back yard. A quiet community just minutes from downtown Newark and Hockessin.

lUpdated kitchen, center island/pantry, newer hardwoods/carpet

lSun-filled windows, masonry fireplace, private office, tiled baths

lMain floor laundry/mudroom, security system, all appliances

lCity of Newark amenities, full basement, water treatment system

SOLD


SOLD

NEWARK 1 E. Galloway CourtAbbottsford3 BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS

PRICE: $210,000

Spacious and beautiful end-unit presents light filled interiors, clean design and comfortable everyday living or entertaining. Charming appeal with a fenced back yard, mature trees and wonderful plantings. Convenient and centralized location.

lOpen living/dining room, fire place, eat-in kitchen lFrench doors to back deck and fenced rear yardlFinished basement, laundry, large master suitelHuge closets, all appliances

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OXFORD, PA 126 Mcberty CourtPreserve at Elk Ridge4 BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS, 2-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $475,000

Wilkingson built home is nicely situated on over one acre on a cul-de-sac with almost 3,725 sq. ft. of living space. Open flow from inside to outside, including beautiful paver patio, quality finishes and wonderful inclusions are ready to enjoy now.

lGourmet cherry kitchen, granite, stainless, island with seatinglOpen floor plan, huge center foyer, family room with fireplacelMaster bedroom suite, trey ceiling, double closets, sitting rooml Walk-out basement features 9’ ceilings, plumbing for bathroom


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PIKE CREEK 3107 Videre DriveSkyline Ridge 4 BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS, 2-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $400,000

Nestled in Pike Creek atop a beautifully landscaped lot enjoying serene wooded views. This spacious home offers the perfect sanctuary with inviting rooms and stylish updated kitchen and bathrooms. Just minutes to shops, restaurants, schools and parks.

lFormal living/dining rooms, wood floors, family room, fireplacelGourmet cherry/stainless kitchen, tile, granite, Florida roomlMaster suite, his/her closets, marble/tile bath, jetted spa tub

lHuge great room, wood stove, finished basement, back yard deck


NEWARK 97 Dallas AvenueDevon Place4 BEDROOMS, 1.1 BATHS, CAR PORT

PRICE: $229,000

Ideally located with just a back yard stroll to parks and only minutes from downtown Newark and the University of Delaware. Originally owned and well cared for home with established perennial gardens offering a relaxed lifestyle with privacy and convenience.

lHardwood floors, updated efficiency kitchen, screened porchlExpansive back yard, patio, fence, two sheds, all applianceslReplacement windows, maintenance-free exterior, city serviceslBedroom built-ins, mud/laundry room, crawl space/attic storage



BEAR 306 Steller DriveRed Lion Chase4 BEDROOMS, 3.1 BATHS, 3-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $500,000

Seamlessly integrated formal, casual and leisure spaces this home occupies a prime location in the neighborhood with convenient access to clubhouse, shopping and schools. A neighborhood feel with 200 acres of open space.

lDream kitchen, granite, 42” cabinets, huge island with seatinglDesigner tile baths, family room, fireplace, columns, moldingslMagnificent master retreat, main floor laundry, study off foyerlStamped concrete patio, lush gardens, invisible fence

lUnderground sprinkler system, finished lower level, walkout

SOLD


NEWARK 116 Panorama DriveWoodmere4 BEDROOMS, 2.1 BATHS, 1-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $250,000

Simply decorate and create the home of your dreams with this two-story traditional style home with private back yard and small creek. Tranquil location yet close to downtown Newark and UD for endless urban amenities. City of Newark services included.

lGenerous, crisp interiors with formal and casual areaslHardwoods throughout, bonus three season room, patiolRemodeled eat-in kitchen and hall bath, full basementlFirst floor laundry, lots of storage, double wide driveway

For more information:www.psre.com/9711SOLD

NEWCASTLE 24 Morris RoadChelsea Estates 3 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH

PRICE: $159,900

Spacious and fresh, this charming ranch is located in a quiet community and shows pride of ownership throughout. Whether a first-time home buyer or empty nester, this home is brimming with potential to update or simply move in, relax and enjoy.

l Formal living and dining room, family room additionlLaminate floors, newer windows, gutters and slider, shedlAll appliances, partially fenced back yard, drivewaylGreat location for commuting, shopping and entertainment



MIDDLETOWN 300 Jefferson StreetHeart of Middletown 3 BEDROOMS, 1.1 BATHS, ONE-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $159,000

Beautiful, clean only four years young! Everything today’s buyers are seeking is included in this easy-care home. Simply move in, relax and enjoy life. Appoquinimink schools and just moments from historic downtown Middletown. This is a short sale.

lHuge living/family room, dining room. large windows lBright kitchen, oak cabinets with crown moldinglWalk-in closet, ceiling fans, upstairs office nooklDouble driveway, deck with built-in seat, full basement


WILMINGTON 2401 Pennsylvania Ave.The Devon1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, CONDO #308

PRICE: $89,900

From its third floor vantage point, this open floor plan condo captures street views while enjoying an urban lifestyle from its central location in the heart of the city of Wilmington. Move right in and enjoy maintenace-free living.

lEfficiency kitchen with lots of cabinets for added storage

lSpacious bedroom, abundant closet space throughout

lMonthly condo fee ocvers all utilities except the phone

lDoorman, 24-hour security, cafe, restaurant, salon, pool


LANDENBERG 120 Penn Green RoadPennsylvannia

Located on the edge of Landenberg’s Historic Village and only minuetes from downtown Newark and Hockessin sits this expanded ranch on a private setting of ten plus acres of enchanting and beautiful woods plus open acres with idyllic views. Bright and open floor

plan with formal and informal spaces that include billiard room, hobby room, sunroom, skylights, french doors to wrap around deck with fabulous views. The three car garage features a one bedroom in-law/apartment above with separate entrance. The beautiful in-ground swimming pool feels more like a pond in an enchanted forest. This property has been

approved for three lot subdivisions.

4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS, 3-CAR GARAGE

PRICE: $625,000


l Formal living/dining rooms, wrap around deck

lLarge eat-in kitchen, island, skylights, sunroom

l Magnificent master retreat, luxury bath

lTwo wood fireplaces, one gas fireplace

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