Dianne Platt, Team Platt Realty's Blog

Posted on 01/26/2021
Buying "Subject-to" Real Estate - What You Should Know
Image by Ricarda Mölck from Pixabay If you've heard people talk about "subject-to" real estate, you might be curious what that means and if it would be a good investment for you. Briefly, "subject-to" real estate means you're buying the property but the loan on that property stays in the name of the existing seller. You're making your...
Buying A Home
Home Buyers
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Posted on 01/23/2021
Middletown, DE Real Estate Market Update
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Posted on 01/19/2021
Home Buying Journey: Start with Your Loan
Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via Pixabay If you’re in the market to purchase a home, it can be a confusing process. Interest rates, types of loans and what may apply to you can all sound like a foreign language. It’s always best to have some background knowledge before going to see a mortgage broker to make sure you’re...
Mortgage
Mortgage
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Posted on 01/12/2021
Joyful Homeownership
Photo by Andy Dean Photography via Shutterstock The phrase “the joys of homeownership” is a staple in most households. But sometimes, you think you hear a snicker behind the smile. Now that you’re finally ready to become an owner, you might be wondering if that term is truthful or sarcastic. The answer is “Both.” How can it be...
Maintenance
Maintenance
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Posted on 01/05/2021
Painted Brick: What It Could Mean for Curb Appeal
Photo by Karsten Bergmann via Pixabay Take a tour through the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium or Holland, and you’ll see beautiful historic homes with painted brick exteriors. Wander down streets of hundreds-of-years-old houses, and the most memorable ones are those with painted brick exteriors. But if your brick is in perfect condition, why would you paint it? Odd-Colored...
Home Decor
Home Improvement
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Posted on 12/29/2020
How to Forever Change Your Home's Lighting for the Better
Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay In most homes, the base lighting is drab and dull, often doing little to light up your life. Thankfully, it is quite easy to transform the lighting in your home and create the perfect atmosphere for your everyday activities. All you have to do is follow these four tips and watch as...
DIY
Lighting
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Posted on 12/23/2020
Middletown, DE Real Estate Market Update
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Posted on 12/22/2020
Regular Home Maintenance Can Reduce Costly Repairs
Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay As a homeowner, it is important to complete preventative home maintenance on a regular schedule. Home maintenance is necessary because it ensures potential problems are identified before they become costly repairs. Not every issue will be caught ahead of time, here are a few common examples of home maintenance issues that could...
Home Maintenance
Home Repair
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Posted on 12/15/2020
How to Get a Leg Up on the Home Selling Competition
Selling a house may prove to be difficult, particularly for those who are competing against dozens of rival sellers in the same city or town. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to gain a competitive advantage over rivals in a fierce housing market. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you get...
Tips On Selling
Selling Your Home
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Posted on 12/12/2020
2615 Pecksniff Road, Wilmingon, DE 19808 is now new to the market!
Welcome to this gorgeous home in Sherwood Park II! This is a turnkey property, just ready for you to move right in. Boasting one of the largest lots in the community, the exterior landscaping in both front and rear yards give this property wonderful curb appeal, plus a tranquil oasis to spend time relaxing and entertaining al fresco. On those cooler evenings you can move inside to the beautiful 3 season room and still enjoy the view of the beautiful landscaping! The interior of this great home is equally inviting, there are hardwood floors throughout, with the exception of the family room and hallway where you will find ceramic wood plank...
Real Estate
Wilmingon
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Posted on 12/08/2020
7 Rambo Drive, New Castle, DE 19720 is now new to the market!
Perfect ranch home in Rambleton Acres. This cosy ranch is so inviting as soon as you walk through the door. The living space is welcoming and has ample room for your sectional or sofa and chair, there is a dining area to the left and this leads nicely to the completely renovated kitchen with gas cooking, and white shaker cabinets which makes this space bright and airy. The laundry area is conveniently situated off the kitchen. Slding doors lead out to the spacious deck and big, completely fenced backyard with a couple of trees for the perfect amount of shade on those hot summer days. Back inside the property, you will find all three...
Real Estate
New Castle
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