Barbara Morales Associates – December 2016 Newsletter

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What Sold – Sold Properties in November 2016


* Stats Include All Sales Posted by All Brokers on the MLS
* Info. from the Sussex County Association of Realtors MLS

Market Activity for November:


As of the end of November, there were a total of 2,238 homes on the market, a decrease of 6% from the previous month’s end inventory of 2,375. This represents a 9-month’s supply of inventory, with a current absorption rate of 244 homes sold per month thus far in 2016.

Closed Sales

For the first 11-months of 2016, sales of single-family homes in Sussex County are up just slightly over last year, with 2,685 homes sold compared to 2,665 for the first 11-months of 2015. The areas with the largest increase were Western Sussex County, up 13% and the Milford Area, up 13%. The areas with the largest decrease are the Lewes-Rehoboth Area, down 13% and the Georgetown Area, down 13% from last year to date.

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All About Wood Floors


Hardwood floors never seem to go out of style – their beauty and durability is appreciated by generation after generation of homeowners. So if you’re planning to install wood floors, you’ll want some basic information in order to choose wisely.

According to Hardwoodinfo.com, hardwoods are “deciduous trees that have broad leaves, produce a fruit or a nut, and generally go dormant in the winter. Popular hardwoods include oak, ash, cherry, and maple.

Softwoods, says the site, are conifers, evergreen and cone-bearing trees including cedar, pine, and redwood. Softwoods are generally used for behind the scenes construction lumber, while the beauty of hardwood grains make them preferable for display purposes, such as in cabinets and flooring.

Sometimes older homes feature pine floors, and cedar is often used to line storage closets, but generally, hardwoods are preferred for high traffic areas like living rooms and dining rooms.

If you’re buying wood floors, you can get them unfinished, and they’ll be sanded, stained and polished on site, or you can buy pre-finished hardwoods. You can also buy engineered hardwood floors, in which several thin layers have been bonded together in planks for easy installation and water resistance.

Caring for hardwoods and softwoods is easy – use only cleansers that are recommended for wood. Keep floors swept often, as dirt, grit and debris carried by shoes can scratch and penetrate the wood. Avoid wearing heels on hardwood floors and put furniture protectors under furniture legs if there is no carpeting.

Monthly Trivia


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A. Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?

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B. Who was the author of A Christmas Carol?

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C. Who was the star of the movie titled White Christmas?

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