Dianne Platt, Team Platt Realty's Blog

Posted on 06/29/2021
Tips for Home Painting
Image by kitzcorner from Shutterstock Don’t underestimate the importance of a fresh coat of paint when it comes to preparing to sell your home. Apart from changing the look of your space, it also adds to the value of your house. Painting can make your home feel brand new and attract the attention of serious buyers. While painting...
Home Improvement
Interior Painting
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Posted on 06/27/2021
Middletown, DE Real Estate Market Update 6/27/2021
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Posted on 06/22/2021
4 Common Environmental Allergens
Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels The number of people who suffer from environmental allergies is astounding. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million people in the country suffer from allergies, and allergies have become one of the leading causes for chronic disease in the country. Environmental allergies are very common, and...
Allergies
Healthy Home
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Posted on 06/15/2021
Best Practices for Waterproofing Your Home
Photo by Martinelle via Pixabay One of the things that people may not think about when buying a house is waterproofing the crawlspace or basement. However, this is one of the biggest home maintenance items to address. You may not think of it because waterproofing is usually done when the house is built. However, it is important to...
Home
Home
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Posted on 06/08/2021
Do Easements Affect My Property Value?
Image by Zach Schorr from Pixabay Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you might discover there is an easement attached to your property. If so, you’re probably wondering how this affects your property values. What is an Easement? In a nutshell, an easement is for one person to have explicit permission to have use of another person’s...
Home Value
Property
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Posted on 06/01/2021
Kick Back in Style: Creating an Umbrella Table for Your Deck
Photo by Jazella via Pixabay An umbrella table provides you with more than just a comfortable place to sit; it adds color and texture to your space, too. You'll need to have an idea of where the table will go, what size umbrella it needs to support and how many people it will need to seat comfortably. You...
DIY
Outdoor Furniture
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Posted on 05/27/2021
Middletown, DE Real Estate Market Update 5/27/2021
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Posted on 05/25/2021
Home Sellers are Staying Put
Image by Mudassar Iqbal from Pixabay Construction of affordable starter homes is failing to keep pace with the number of first-time house hunters. At the same time, more homeowners are resisting the siren song of selling to these potential buyers in order to move up or downsize. It's a trend called "rising tenure length." Owners are staying put....
Home Seller
Housing Market
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Posted on 07/02/2021
714 E Division Street, Dover, DE 19904 is now new to the market!
What a hidden gem! Welcome to 714 E Division Street on almost 3/4/ acre of land and offering so much unique charm. There are hardwood floors throughout the main house which have just been refinished back to their original splendor. As you enter the property from the front porch, you are welcomed into the formal living room which leads through into a formal dining room and then onto the kitchen and den. The olde world charm of this home is apparent in the original doors which have been conserved to keep the originality of this old farmhouse, and the built in shelving which enhances the character of this unique space. On the ground floor there...
Real Estate
Dover
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Posted on 06/25/2021
72 W Worthington Boulevard, Smyrna, DE 19977 is now new to the market!
Don't miss this opportunity to own a 4 bedroom townhome in Worthington. This well-maintained home feels inviting as soon as you step through the door! The main level offers a beautiful and spacious living room and dining room and also a large eat-in kitchen with 42-inch cabinets, stainless steel appliances,(new dishwasher was installed this week!) and a large double pantry. There is a sliding door that leads to a large deck with a beautiful view of trees and farmland beyond. There is also a powder room on this level. Upstairs you will find the owners' suite with an upgraded bathroom including a garden tub, walk-in shower, and separate water...
Real Estate
Smyrna
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