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Sold Properties in January 2017
Home Sales in Southern Delaware
Land Sales in Southern Delaware
* Info. from the Sussex County Association of Realtors MLS
Monthly Trivia
Market Activity for January:
As of the end of January, there were a total of 2,079 homes on the market, a decrease of 3% from the previous month’s end inventory of 2,133. Â This represents a 10-month’s supply of inventory, with a current absorption rate of 204 homes sold per month thus far in 2017.
Closed Sales
For the first month of 2017, sales of single-family homes in Sussex County are up over last year, with 204 homes sold compared to 178 for the first month of 2016. Â The areas with the largest increase were Western Sussex County, up 13% and the Milford Area, up 13%. Â The areas with the largest decrease are the Lewes-Rehoboth Area, down 13% and the Georgetown Area, down 13% from last year to date.
Clutter-Free Countertops
Today’s kitchens are filled with all kinds of gastronomical gadgets, but if you want to show your kitchen to its fullest advantage, here are five ways to keep clutter down:
Store unused equipment. Which appliances do you use the most? Chances are they’re not vegetable curlers or pasta makers. Store those appliances somewhere else, such as a butler’s pantry, food pantry or the garage.
Build an appliance garage. Many cabinetmakers offer an appliance garage that can be closed when not in use. You can also customize an appliance garage to extend the length of the counter.
Update appliances. If you need a microwave, get one that’s also a convection oven. Commercial-grade mixers have attachments that can make pasta and knead bread. The newest coffee machines can make tea, hot chocolate and all kinds of coffee shop specialty brews.
Mount what you can. Under cabinet mounting is easy to install. Paper towel racks, electric can openers, and task lighting can all be mounted under the cabinets to free up counter space. Throw out smelly dishrags and sponges, and store fresh cleaning aids in caddies under the sink.
Invest in organizers. Corner cabinets can be better utilized with swing out organizers. Drawers on rollers allow better access to all your storage. One charging station should serve multiple devices. Try installing one in the hall or utility room.
Once your kitchen is better organized, you’ll find it easier to prepare for showings and buyers will have an easier time seeing the kitchen’s best features.
