Address:
MILLSBORO, DE 19966
MLS ID# 552925
$269,900
3 Bed, 2 Bath
2,000 Sq. Ft.
Single Family Property, Subdivision: SHERWOOD FOREST, County: SUSSEX, Year Built: 2002, Waterfront property, Garage, Central air conditioning, Fireplace(s), Den
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Property Features
Single Family Property
Status: Active
County: SUSSEX
Subdivision: SHERWOOD FOREST
Year Built: 2002
3 total bedroom(s)
2 total bath(s)
2 total full bath(s)
Approximately 2000 sq. ft.
Style: Contemporary, Ranch
Den
Fireplace(s)
Garage
Heating features: Gas
Central air conditioning
Interior features: Carpet, Clothes dryer, Clothes washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Fireplace(s), Microwave, Range and oven, Security feats, Vinyl flrs
Exterior features: Deck, Fenced, Porch, Waterfront property
Waterfront property
Approximate lot is 46X158
Located on a cul-de-sac
School District: Indian River
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11360 Eagle Run, Wind Dancer, Lincoln, DE 19960
Address:
LINCOLN, DE 19960
MLS ID# 555574
$362,710
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath
2,140 Sq. Ft.
0.75 Acres
Single Family Property, Subdivision: WIND DANCER, County: SUSSEX, Approximately 0.75 acre(s), Year Built: 2007, Waterfront property, Garage, Central air conditioning, Basement, Dining room, Den, Laundry room
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Property Features
Single Family Property
Status: Active
County: SUSSEX
Subdivision: WIND DANCER
Year Built: 2007
3 total bedroom(s)
2.5 total bath(s)
2 total full bath(s)
1 total half bath(s)
Approximately 2140 sq. ft.
Style: Ranch
Master bedroom
Living room
Dining room
Family room
Kitchen
Den
Basement
Laundry room
Master bedroom is 17x15.7
Living room is 22x15
Dining room is 14x12
Family room is 22x15.4
Kitchen is 12.8x11
Garage
Heating features: Gas
Central air conditioning
Interior features: Basement, Breakfast area, Cable TV avail., Carpet, Eat-in kitchen, Formal dining rm, Great rm, Laundry rm/area, Microwave, Vinyl flrs, Washer/dryer hookups, Wood flrs
Exterior features: Deck, Porch, Waterfront property
Waterfront property
Approximate lot is 131X244
Corner lot
Approximately 0.75 acre(s)
Lot size is between 1/2 and 1 acre
School District: Cape Henlopen
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LINCOLN, DE 19960
MLS ID# 555574
$362,710
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath
2,140 Sq. Ft.
0.75 Acres
Single Family Property, Subdivision: WIND DANCER, County: SUSSEX, Approximately 0.75 acre(s), Year Built: 2007, Waterfront property, Garage, Central air conditioning, Basement, Dining room, Den, Laundry room
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Property Features
Single Family Property
Status: Active
County: SUSSEX
Subdivision: WIND DANCER
Year Built: 2007
3 total bedroom(s)
2.5 total bath(s)
2 total full bath(s)
1 total half bath(s)
Approximately 2140 sq. ft.
Style: Ranch
Master bedroom
Living room
Dining room
Family room
Kitchen
Den
Basement
Laundry room
Master bedroom is 17x15.7
Living room is 22x15
Dining room is 14x12
Family room is 22x15.4
Kitchen is 12.8x11
Garage
Heating features: Gas
Central air conditioning
Interior features: Basement, Breakfast area, Cable TV avail., Carpet, Eat-in kitchen, Formal dining rm, Great rm, Laundry rm/area, Microwave, Vinyl flrs, Washer/dryer hookups, Wood flrs
Exterior features: Deck, Porch, Waterfront property
Waterfront property
Approximate lot is 131X244
Corner lot
Approximately 0.75 acre(s)
Lot size is between 1/2 and 1 acre
School District: Cape Henlopen
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110 Beaver Dam Reach, Woods at Seaside, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Address:
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
MLS ID# 541250
$589,900
5 Bed, 4.5 Bath
Single Family Property, Subdivision: WOODS AT SEASIDE, County: SUSSEX, Year Built: 2004, Waterfront property, Garage, Dining room, Den, Office, Laundry room
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Property Features
Single Family Property
Status: Active
County: SUSSEX
Subdivision: WOODS AT SEASIDE
Year Built: 2004
5 total bedroom(s)
4.5 total bath(s)
4 total full bath(s)
1 total half bath(s)
Style: Cape Cod
Dining room
Family room
Den
Office
Laundry room
Garage
Interior features: Cable TV avail., Carpet, Clothes dryer, Clothes washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Formal dining rm, Laundry rm/area, Microwave, Range and oven, Tile flrs, Vinyl flrs, Wood flrs
Exterior features: Clear lot, Patio, Porch, Public sewer srvc, Waterfront property
Waterfront property
Approximate lot is 83X100
School District: Cape Henlopen
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REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
MLS ID# 541250
$589,900
5 Bed, 4.5 Bath
Single Family Property, Subdivision: WOODS AT SEASIDE, County: SUSSEX, Year Built: 2004, Waterfront property, Garage, Dining room, Den, Office, Laundry room
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Property Features
Single Family Property
Status: Active
County: SUSSEX
Subdivision: WOODS AT SEASIDE
Year Built: 2004
5 total bedroom(s)
4.5 total bath(s)
4 total full bath(s)
1 total half bath(s)
Style: Cape Cod
Dining room
Family room
Den
Office
Laundry room
Garage
Interior features: Cable TV avail., Carpet, Clothes dryer, Clothes washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Formal dining rm, Laundry rm/area, Microwave, Range and oven, Tile flrs, Vinyl flrs, Wood flrs
Exterior features: Clear lot, Patio, Porch, Public sewer srvc, Waterfront property
Waterfront property
Approximate lot is 83X100
School District: Cape Henlopen
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20560 Annondell Drive, Hart's Landing, Lewes, DE 19958
Address:
LEWES, DE 19958
MLS ID# 555153
$485,580
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath
2,400 Sq. Ft.
0.25 Acres
Single Family Property, Subdivision: HARTS LANDING, County: SUSSEX, Approximately 0.25 acre(s), Year Built: 2008, Garage, Central air conditioning, Fireplace(s)
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Property Features
Single Family Property
Status: Active
County: SUSSEX
Subdivision: HARTS LANDING
Year Built: 2008
3 total bedroom(s)
2.5 total bath(s)
2 total full bath(s)
1 total half bath(s)
Approximately 2400 sq. ft.
Style: Contemporary
Fireplace(s)
Garage
Heating features: Gas
Central air conditioning
Interior features: Breakfast area, Breakfast bar, Carpet, Dishwasher, Disposal, Fireplace(s), Kitchen isle, Microwave, Range and oven, Refrigerator, Security feats, Tile flrs
Exterior features: Irrigation well, Porch
Approximate lot is 66X159
Approximately 0.25 acre(s)
Lot size is less than 1/2 acre
School District: Cape Henlopen
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LEWES, DE 19958
MLS ID# 555153
$485,580
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath
2,400 Sq. Ft.
0.25 Acres
Single Family Property, Subdivision: HARTS LANDING, County: SUSSEX, Approximately 0.25 acre(s), Year Built: 2008, Garage, Central air conditioning, Fireplace(s)
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Property Features
Single Family Property
Status: Active
County: SUSSEX
Subdivision: HARTS LANDING
Year Built: 2008
3 total bedroom(s)
2.5 total bath(s)
2 total full bath(s)
1 total half bath(s)
Approximately 2400 sq. ft.
Style: Contemporary
Fireplace(s)
Garage
Heating features: Gas
Central air conditioning
Interior features: Breakfast area, Breakfast bar, Carpet, Dishwasher, Disposal, Fireplace(s), Kitchen isle, Microwave, Range and oven, Refrigerator, Security feats, Tile flrs
Exterior features: Irrigation well, Porch
Approximate lot is 66X159
Approximately 0.25 acre(s)
Lot size is less than 1/2 acre
School District: Cape Henlopen
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420 Cedar Street, Milton, DE 19968
Address:
MILTON, DE 19968
MLS ID# 556091
$269,900
4 Bed, 3 Bath
2,100 Sq. Ft.
Single Family Property, County: SUSSEX, Year Built: 1957, Waterfront property, Central air conditioning, Basement, Fireplace(s), Den
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Property Features
Single Family Property
Status: Active
County: SUSSEX
Year Built: 1957
4 total bedroom(s)
3 total bath(s)
3 total full bath(s)
Approximately 2100 sq. ft.
Style: Cape Cod
Den
Basement
Fireplace(s)
Central air conditioning
Interior features: Basement, Carpet, Clothes dryer, Clothes washer, Dishwasher, Fireplace(s), Microwave, Range and oven, Tile flrs, Wood flrs
Exterior features: Clear lot, Fenced, Public sewer srvc, Storage/out-building(s), Trees, Waterfront property
Waterfront property
Approximate lot is 105X100
Corner lot
School District: Cape Henlopen
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MILTON, DE 19968
MLS ID# 556091
$269,900
4 Bed, 3 Bath
2,100 Sq. Ft.
Single Family Property, County: SUSSEX, Year Built: 1957, Waterfront property, Central air conditioning, Basement, Fireplace(s), Den
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Property Features
Single Family Property
Status: Active
County: SUSSEX
Year Built: 1957
4 total bedroom(s)
3 total bath(s)
3 total full bath(s)
Approximately 2100 sq. ft.
Style: Cape Cod
Den
Basement
Fireplace(s)
Central air conditioning
Interior features: Basement, Carpet, Clothes dryer, Clothes washer, Dishwasher, Fireplace(s), Microwave, Range and oven, Tile flrs, Wood flrs
Exterior features: Clear lot, Fenced, Public sewer srvc, Storage/out-building(s), Trees, Waterfront property
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Approximate lot is 105X100
Corner lot
School District: Cape Henlopen
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Stimulus Needed to Restore Confidence, Economists Say
MBA (1/11/2008 ) Palaparty, Vijay
The effectiveness of a fiscal stimulus to keep the current weak U.S. economy afloat depends on how timely, targeted and how long it is administered, according to panelists speaking yesterday at The Brookings Institution. The stimulus could ultimately have potential to restore needed confidence in the American public.
“The economy is slow but our forecasts do not lean toward a recession,” said Doug Duncan, chief economist and senior vice president of research and business development at the Mortgage Bankers Association. “The chances of a recession, though, are about 50/50. Quarter-over-quarter, there is negative employment growth in the private sector and that is a warning sign. Housing is central to the slowdown and any stimulus package that addresses the housing sector would certainly help curb the downturn.”
“A fiscal stimulus must be timely because the average recession does not last long and providing stimulus after stimulus could push up inflation. If it is delayed, it will not have a positive effect,” said Douglas Elmendorf, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, author of a briefing paper, If, When, How: A Primer on Fiscal Stimulus. “It is complicated to predict because forecasting economic conditions is difficult and the political process in implementing a stimulus also takes time. Also, affecting both household and business spending behavior requires time. Helping the economy requires policy that can be administered quickly to stimulate the economy.”
Panelists predicted the likelihood of a recession at 50 percent. Troubles in the housing market, escalating oil prices, problems in credit markets and the weakening U.S. dollar paint a bleak picture—conditions that have historically led to recession.
“A combination of factors relating to oil prices and federal fund interest rates have been followed by an economic downturn in history,” said Martin Feldstein, director of the Hamilton Project and professor at Harvard University. “This time it is more than just that. The reasons to worry about the likelihood of a recession are because of the collapse in housing construction and fall of house values and prices—both of which have cut into household wealth and consumer spending. The most difficult to quantify is the changes in financial markets. It’s not just a shortage of liquidity and lack of confidence among financial institutions—they lack confidence in themselves and each other.”
Alternatives proposed in response to the threat of recession include offering personal tax credits, expanding programs such as unemployment insurance and food stamps to those facing extreme economic difficulty and further cutting Federal Reserve interest rates. Some even sugested a payroll tax holiday. Regardless, all agreed that the fiscal size of the stimulus would require at least $100 billion.
A targeted stimulus can maximize potential of helping those most hurt by the economic downturn while also growing the GDP, Elmendorf said. “Programs such as personal tax credits can be implemented quickly and channel to households that spend a good share of what they receive—especially to households that do not have a positive tax situation, providing stimulus when they most need it.”
“The Federal Reserve should cut interest rates but simply lowering the rate may not be enough to bring strength to the economy. Supplementing the economy with money, with a purpose to create jobs and increase GDP, is important. It is about how to get the economy to avoid recession or to have a mild one if it occurs. Policymakers should propose a conditional fiscal stimulus and pass legislation on a specific cut in taxes.” Feldstein said.
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Economy.com, disagreed with Feldstein, saying that a focus on employment as a trigger for fiscal stimulus would be ineffective. “Using unemployment as a trigger is a mistake—it’s a bad measure that could overstate growth significantly, and it can be revised. The difference between a soft economy and recession is confidence. It’s vital that we move forward aggressively.”
Implementing the stimulus in the early stages of a potential recession—at the beginning of an economic downturn—is important. Additionally, a stimulus package could rebuild and restore confidence in the American public—to ease their worries over finances and job loss.
The length of a fiscal stimulus program also affects its potential. Long-term stimulus and policy changes do not have the same effect as short-term ones, Elmendorf said. “The federal budget is out of balance and would be terribly out of balance with a long-term fiscal stimulus. Tax cuts and stimulus can promote spending when the economy needs it. Long-term proposals can also do this, however the expectation of higher future budget deficits could push interest rates up."
Containing current weak areas in the economy could also be an alternative to keeping current conditions in control. For example, providing means for the housing market to regain some kind of footing requires assistance.
“The chances of not getting into a recession depend on containing it. The declining housing crisis and foreclosure problem grew out of subprime but we know that it is not only limited to subprime. There is nothing we can do about the housing surplus or those who over-borrowed. But lenders and community organizations, along with some levels of government, can work together to keep families in their homes and when foreclosures do occur, there should be an orderly transition to get a family back in the house. That is a harder kind of policy than designing a fiscal stimulus,” said Alice Rivlin, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution and former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve. “Everyone should work very hard on containing these specific problems.”
“The question of uncertainty and balancing risk is difficult considering the tremendous amount of political and economic uncertainties,” said Jason Furman, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution and co-author of the report. “Fiscal policy takes a lot of time to implement change and the current economy is unclear. The goal of the stimulus is about helping the economy as a whole—to protect families from risk.”
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The effectiveness of a fiscal stimulus to keep the current weak U.S. economy afloat depends on how timely, targeted and how long it is administered, according to panelists speaking yesterday at The Brookings Institution. The stimulus could ultimately have potential to restore needed confidence in the American public.
“The economy is slow but our forecasts do not lean toward a recession,” said Doug Duncan, chief economist and senior vice president of research and business development at the Mortgage Bankers Association. “The chances of a recession, though, are about 50/50. Quarter-over-quarter, there is negative employment growth in the private sector and that is a warning sign. Housing is central to the slowdown and any stimulus package that addresses the housing sector would certainly help curb the downturn.”
“A fiscal stimulus must be timely because the average recession does not last long and providing stimulus after stimulus could push up inflation. If it is delayed, it will not have a positive effect,” said Douglas Elmendorf, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, author of a briefing paper, If, When, How: A Primer on Fiscal Stimulus. “It is complicated to predict because forecasting economic conditions is difficult and the political process in implementing a stimulus also takes time. Also, affecting both household and business spending behavior requires time. Helping the economy requires policy that can be administered quickly to stimulate the economy.”
Panelists predicted the likelihood of a recession at 50 percent. Troubles in the housing market, escalating oil prices, problems in credit markets and the weakening U.S. dollar paint a bleak picture—conditions that have historically led to recession.
“A combination of factors relating to oil prices and federal fund interest rates have been followed by an economic downturn in history,” said Martin Feldstein, director of the Hamilton Project and professor at Harvard University. “This time it is more than just that. The reasons to worry about the likelihood of a recession are because of the collapse in housing construction and fall of house values and prices—both of which have cut into household wealth and consumer spending. The most difficult to quantify is the changes in financial markets. It’s not just a shortage of liquidity and lack of confidence among financial institutions—they lack confidence in themselves and each other.”
Alternatives proposed in response to the threat of recession include offering personal tax credits, expanding programs such as unemployment insurance and food stamps to those facing extreme economic difficulty and further cutting Federal Reserve interest rates. Some even sugested a payroll tax holiday. Regardless, all agreed that the fiscal size of the stimulus would require at least $100 billion.
A targeted stimulus can maximize potential of helping those most hurt by the economic downturn while also growing the GDP, Elmendorf said. “Programs such as personal tax credits can be implemented quickly and channel to households that spend a good share of what they receive—especially to households that do not have a positive tax situation, providing stimulus when they most need it.”
“The Federal Reserve should cut interest rates but simply lowering the rate may not be enough to bring strength to the economy. Supplementing the economy with money, with a purpose to create jobs and increase GDP, is important. It is about how to get the economy to avoid recession or to have a mild one if it occurs. Policymakers should propose a conditional fiscal stimulus and pass legislation on a specific cut in taxes.” Feldstein said.
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Economy.com, disagreed with Feldstein, saying that a focus on employment as a trigger for fiscal stimulus would be ineffective. “Using unemployment as a trigger is a mistake—it’s a bad measure that could overstate growth significantly, and it can be revised. The difference between a soft economy and recession is confidence. It’s vital that we move forward aggressively.”
Implementing the stimulus in the early stages of a potential recession—at the beginning of an economic downturn—is important. Additionally, a stimulus package could rebuild and restore confidence in the American public—to ease their worries over finances and job loss.
The length of a fiscal stimulus program also affects its potential. Long-term stimulus and policy changes do not have the same effect as short-term ones, Elmendorf said. “The federal budget is out of balance and would be terribly out of balance with a long-term fiscal stimulus. Tax cuts and stimulus can promote spending when the economy needs it. Long-term proposals can also do this, however the expectation of higher future budget deficits could push interest rates up."
Containing current weak areas in the economy could also be an alternative to keeping current conditions in control. For example, providing means for the housing market to regain some kind of footing requires assistance.
“The chances of not getting into a recession depend on containing it. The declining housing crisis and foreclosure problem grew out of subprime but we know that it is not only limited to subprime. There is nothing we can do about the housing surplus or those who over-borrowed. But lenders and community organizations, along with some levels of government, can work together to keep families in their homes and when foreclosures do occur, there should be an orderly transition to get a family back in the house. That is a harder kind of policy than designing a fiscal stimulus,” said Alice Rivlin, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution and former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve. “Everyone should work very hard on containing these specific problems.”
“The question of uncertainty and balancing risk is difficult considering the tremendous amount of political and economic uncertainties,” said Jason Furman, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution and co-author of the report. “Fiscal policy takes a lot of time to implement change and the current economy is unclear. The goal of the stimulus is about helping the economy as a whole—to protect families from risk.”
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Securitization Slides, Bundlers Left In Cold Amid Mortgage Mess
Investor's Business Daily (01/11/08) P. A8; Gose, Joe
For most of the past 10 years or so, bundling residential or commercial real estate loans, slicing them into bonds and then selling them to private and institutional investors--a process known as securitization--worked splendidly. Now, thanks to the subprime mortgage mess and other mostly economic factors, investors looking to spend substantially less for loan bundles due to the higher perceived risk are clashing with originators that still want a big payday. Growing troubles that started last summer caused residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) issues to plunge 67 percent from the second to third quarter and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) issues to plummet 69 percent from the third quarter to the fourth. With Capitol Hill lawmakers debating bankruptcy legislation that could give judges the power to essentially rewrite home loans, the future of the securitization market could be in further jeopardy. At the same time, commercial property owners with maturing loans are likely to encounter tougher terms when refinancing in the coming months.
For most of the past 10 years or so, bundling residential or commercial real estate loans, slicing them into bonds and then selling them to private and institutional investors--a process known as securitization--worked splendidly. Now, thanks to the subprime mortgage mess and other mostly economic factors, investors looking to spend substantially less for loan bundles due to the higher perceived risk are clashing with originators that still want a big payday. Growing troubles that started last summer caused residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) issues to plunge 67 percent from the second to third quarter and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) issues to plummet 69 percent from the third quarter to the fourth. With Capitol Hill lawmakers debating bankruptcy legislation that could give judges the power to essentially rewrite home loans, the future of the securitization market could be in further jeopardy. At the same time, commercial property owners with maturing loans are likely to encounter tougher terms when refinancing in the coming months.
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