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716 PHILLIPS HILL DRIVE, MILLSBORO • $515,000 5 bed/3 bath home in Phillips Hill Estates. Front porch, beautiful hardwood floors throughout. LR has a stone floor to ceiling fireplace, & theatre media. Breakfast bar and adjoining EIK. Sliding glass door to the large deck, patio with outdoor brick fireplace and fenced 1.74 acre yard. The updated kitchen with granite countertops, vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, large, beautiful windows & more. 1st floor Primary bed/bath ensuite. 2 additional bdrms and 2nd full bath on the 1st floor. Laundry room with door to 2-car garage. 2 bdrms, 1/2 bath on 2nd floor w/ huge bonus room with skylights & built-ins. Call Stephanie. Text RBHPJWG to 52187

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hen you look around your home and then compare it to a design magazine, you may be wondering what exactly is that unique element that makes the rooms on those pages look so appealing. The answer? Character. Homes whose design have character built in seem so naturally attractive, but finding the elements of character isn’t always obvious. Adding some character-building charm to your home can be done easily with some simple projects around the house.

START AT THE ENTRANCE One of the first areas to build character in your home is where it makes its first impression. Your foyer is a perfect place to add dimension and interest, because the room is small and even small changes will be noticeable. Give the room top-to-bottom appeal by adding a unique treatment on the ceiling. Start with crown molding to define your foyer, and then fill in the ceiling area with a vibrant color that takes its cue from the entry rug. This is a terrific way to create a room that’s layered in interest from the floor to the ceiling.

GO NATURAL Natural elements bring a sense of charm to any room. A quick way to add a touch of elegance is to install marble threshold breaks. Often found in pricey hotel rooms, a marble threshold makes a simple statement that’s both natural and stylish. Use these at any transition areas, such as from the bathroom to the bedroom, or where wood changes to tile floors or carpet. Another easy change is with a wicker or natural lighting fixture. These add all kinds of texture and character – something all designers love – and make fast decorating swaps that are inexpensive to boot. A textured rug in a natural fiber like sisal adds character and dimension.

TRIM, PLEASE Like molding in the foyer, trim can dress up any room in the house. If you have windows without trim, simple casement molding will instantly spruce them up. The same is true of bland bathroom mirrors. Look at the many online DIY projects for trimming out bland builder bathroom mirrors. Your bathroom will look much better, and stylish. Simple trim added to flat doors and cabinet doors also adds elegance and interest quickly and inexpensively.

MIX AND MATCH MATERIALS Lots of new construction today uses salvaged brick because of the character antique bricks add to a project. A simpler way is to use faux brick panels. These can be added to a wall behind a sofa or a bed to give your space a big texture bump while building in loads of character. In the kitchen, add brick panels for a quick backsplash with interest. Pressed tin is another terrific way to make a character-building statement. These tin tiles are fast and easy to cut, install and can be put on the ceiling, on a backsplash or under chair rail trim for wainscot treatment with texture. ©2022 Kathryn Weber. Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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hen it comes to painting tools, if it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is. There’s really no substitute for quality painting tools, adequate preparation and careful work.

end of the roller. You shouldn’t be able to close that opening,” says Manfredini. “Ace and Shur-Line both make quality roller covers. Mini paint roller frames are also convenient for working around small spaces.”

“One of the easiest things to remember about paint tools is that you get what you pay for,” says Lou Manfredini, a home expert for Ace Hardware. “The biggest mistake I see homeowners make is that they buy cheap tools that don’t give them good results, or they buy cheap paint – then they end up with a poor finished product.”

Cloth dropcloths: “Sure, it’s a little more expensive to buy canvas, but if you’re going to take on a painting job, you’ll have these for the rest of your life,” says Manfredini. “Get the 4-foot-wide runner length to use near the walls.”

Here are some of Manfredini’s favorite must-have paint products for a flawless finish. Wall cleaner: You want to work with a clean surface, since a dirty wall could prevent the paint from adhering or cause the paint to bubble. “I like to use a classic cleaner, Spic and Span, with a little bit of water and a sponge to get any surface dirt off the walls before I paint,” says Manfredini. Painter’s tape: While purchasing a quality painter’s tape like 3M or FrogTape is important, it’s more about how you apply it. Once it’s on the wall, run a damp rag over the edge to create a seal. Pay attention to the release dates, or when the tape needs to come off by; it varies from 15 to 30 days. Brushes: A 2 1/2-inch angled brush was made for painting trim and cutting in. Look for quality brands like Wooster, Purdy and Benjamin Moore. Rollers: A standard 9-inch roller with a synthetic core and 3/8-inch nap is a classic. “Test the core: Take your thumb and index finger and push down on each side on the

Paintbrush cleaner: It ensures that painting newbies get their quality brushes completely clean for future use. Clear plastic bucket: It’s easier to pour paint into these containers than to work from a quart or gallon. Roller trays: Instead of metal, buy a heavy-duty plastic tray. They’re rigid, but when you go to clean them, the latex paint doesn’t stick and comes right off. Roller extension pole: An extendable 2-foot roller extension should work in most spaces, but keep the height of your ceiling in mind when shopping for supplies. Sturdy ladder: A standard 6-foot aluminum or fiberglass ladder that fits your weight specifications (don’t forget that you need to add on approximately how much you’ll be carrying up it) is a good investment piece. Touch-up tool: For quick paint touch-ups around the house, invest in the Shur-Line Touch Up Painter, available at hardware stores. “If your walls take a lot of abuse, this little gadget holds extra paint for easy touch ups,” says Manfredini.

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CUSTOM-BUILT CONTEMPORARY 4-BR, 3-BATH HOME on 25-acres! Lovely 4-BR, 3-BA home. Exquisite custom open kitchen w/ 6-stool brkfast bar. Wood floors milled from the trees on the property. Vaulted great rm w/ woodstove insert in f/p. Oversized 2- car attached garage, Large pole barn, much more! $650,000 Call Team Martinez Text RBHPBKW to 52187 for more info.

ELLENDALE - Peace and Quiet! Totally updated 4-BR, 3-BA, 1.5story ranch home on 1.5-acres. LR access to spacious side deck. FamRm and DR are ideal. Spacious, updated kitchen. New septic system, and much more! Less than 10-miles from Delaware Beaches! $280,000 Call Team Martinez MLS: DESU2010762 Text RBHLMDT to 52187 for more info.

HIDDEN ACRES! Beautiful 3-BR, 2.5-BA contemporary home in this lovely Dover community. Kept in great condition by original owners! Hardwood floors, open floor plan, spacious modern eat-in kitchen, LR, DR and family rm. Private owner's suite. Much, much more! $310,000 Call Team Martinez Text RBHMLRH to 52187 for more info.

OUTSTANDING NEW CONSTRUCTION! Greenwood, DE MLS: DESU2010660 Beautiful 4-bdrm, 3.5-bath home by custom builder. Stylish design is loaded with innovative features. Gorgeous 2.23 acre lot. Two primary bedrooms, each with an en suite private bath. $515,000 Contact Brandon Hohrein 302-677-0020. Text RBHLBYP to 52187 for more info.

17.9 ACRES within city limits of Harrington. Keep in agriculture, or capitalize on development opportunity. We have been in contact with the City of Harrington Planning office to ensure that this property can be zoned to suit you. Contact Brandon Hohrein. $699,500 Text RBHFYQY to 52187 for more info.

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Kent County’s Premier 55+ Active Lifestyle Community with Five Star Amenities! Enjoy the view! This beautifully maintained 3BR, 2 bath home nestled at the ponds edge offers an open concept living/dining/ kitchen with breakfast bar, vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace adjoining a lovely three season sun room and patio, plus a one car garage all adjacent to the gazebo, pond and walking paths. $165,000 www.12McElvee.com Text RBHPMBK to 52187 This lovely home features 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, vaulted ceilings throughout, formal living & dining rooms plus a comfortable family room adjoining an ample well-appointed kitchen and cozy breakfast room, rich cherry cabinets, pantry, and all appliances included. On-suite bath with large walk-in shower, plenty of storage, and a one garage. $155,000 www.HairgroveLane.com Text RBHPBPQ to 52187 This thoughtfully updated 2 Bedroom, 2 bath home features new HVAC, new roof with solar panels for a very energy efficient home! Spacious kitchen w/plenty of storage, counter space, and breakfast nook, vaulted ceilings, new flooring, open, airy front porch and one car garage nestled along one of the many paved walking paths. $147,500 www.18Nock.com Text RBHPGMY to 52187 This handsome Churchill model home offers 2 comfortable bedrooms with large closets plus a handy den or guest room, 2 full baths including on-suite with soaking tub & walk-in shower, living room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace, formal dining room, plus an eat-in kitchen with center island and all appliances included. $150,000 www.44Coomb.com Text RBHPMBT to 52187

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HEATHERFIELD EAST! Don't let this one slip away! This 3 BR, 2.5 BA duplex is ready for new owners! This home is complete with a coat of fresh paint a new HVAC system and a new roof. Just minutes from town and local schools. $227,000 MLS:DEKT2006702 Call Kim 302-632-8629. Text RBHMWLY to 52187

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4 MUST-KNOW TIPS FOR HOMEBUYERS As we ended 2021, the U.S. was short between 5.5 million and 6.8 million housing units, according to the National Association of Realtors. That includes single-family detached homes, townhomes, condos and rentals, of all stripes and price points. With the Federal Reserve’s recent announcement that it will raise the federal funds rate three times in 2022, that means mortgage interest rates are likely to rise above the current historic lows. What does it mean for you? There will continue to be a shortage of homes to buy and they’re going to be even less affordable than they are now. What can you do if buying a home is on your bucket list?

Know what you can afford. The problem with viewing beautiful homes for sale online or on television, is that it shapes what you want in a home. You can imagine yourself sitting on a beautiful white couch in front of a roaring fireplace, your marble-topped kitchen island in the background. There’s nothing wrong with that vision, other than you may not be able to afford it. And, with interest rates likely rising in 2022, it’s more important than ever to know exactly what you can afford to spend on your dream home. Start with the four key components of affordability: How much you have saved for a down payment; how much your household earns; what debt you carry; and, your credit score. Your credit score will directly affect the interest rate on the loan, which has a multiplier effect on how much you can borrow. Your debt service (how much you pay each month) will be subtracted from the total amount you can spend on your mortgage, taxes and homeowners insurance. Once you have a handle on these four components, it’s time to get preapproved for your loan.

Get preapproved for your mortgage. When you get preapproved, your lender agrees in writing to fund your loan, provided the home you choose appraises out in value. Getting preapproved allows you to know precisely how much mortgage you can carry because the lender will take into account your debt payments, income and credit score. Once you have this number, you’ll add the amount you have available for a down payment to come up with the approximate purchase price. (Don’t forget to set aside the few months of cash reserves the lender will require.) One thing to remember is that a preapproval letter is not the same thing as getting prequalified for your loan. A true preapproval letter from a lender means a lender has reviewed your credit, undertaken a review of your file and decided they will fund your loan. A prequalification letter is when a lender lets you know that, based on the unverified information

the lender has from you, the lender believes you are qualified for a certain loan amount. Some lenders will give you a preapproval letter, but it includes so many qualifications, it really doesn’t amount to a true preapproval.)

Decide what tradeoffs you’re willing to make. Of course, you won’t be able to afford everything on your wish list. So, make two lists: everything you want in a home and everything you can’t live without. In her book, “100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask,” Ilyce calls this the “Reality Check.” Building these two lists will help you understand what tradeoffs you’re willing to make in order to get most of what you want. Think through these lists carefully, because each choice and the prioritization you afford it, has real-world consequences. In the book, Ilyce recounts how we traded off a parking space for a wood-burning fireplace – and what a mistake that was when we got our first car.

Get smart about the process. Put together your homebuying team, including an experienced traditional real estate agent or exclusive buyer agent, professional home inspector, mortgage lender, if you’re buying investment property, tax expert, and a real estate attorney, where real estate attorneys are customarily used. All of these professionals should willingly and kindly share their knowledge and expertise. If not, find someone else. Given that almost all residential real estate markets will stay tilted toward sellers for the foreseeable future, you’ll need to be as smart as you can in order to find a home you can love. To that end, be sure to educate yourself: Read, ask questions, and challenge your own assumptions. And remember, the homes you tour probably won’t look as good as the ones you see on TV, so don’t be discouraged. Once you close on a home, you can spend the rest of your life redecorating it to your heart’s content.

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6 GREAT BATHROOM TRENDS TO TRY Bathrooms aren’t just utilitarian spaces anymore; they’re becoming personalized, spa-like retreats. If you’re ready to hit refresh on your bathroom, these eight ideas will inspire you to turn this everyday space into a calming sanctuary. 1. ACCENT WALLS

4. NATURAL TONES AND TEXTURES

Homeowners and designers are increasingly using accent walls to amp up interest in the bathroom. These can be used to liven up a neutral palette or help draw focus to a show-stopping feature, such as a soaking tub or custom vanity.

As homeowners seek to create a calming space, subtle natural hues are on the rise. In addition, natural materials like wood and marble blend beautifully with a wide range of color palettes. Whether you prefer a minimalist Scandinavian look, a rustic farmhouse vibe or a traditional feel, natural tones and textures work well with a variety of design styles. To help modernize the space, incorporate a small dose of black to ground the look.

If you decide to add an accent wall to your bathroom, carefully choose which wall to showcase. Look to the features around or on the wall to help you decide. If you’re still not sure which wall is best, select the one most visible from the doorway. 2. FREESTANDING VANITIES Personalization continues to be a top priority for homeowners, and freestanding vanities (with their furniture-like appeal) present a great opportunity to add a custom look. Plus, freestanding vanities generally offer the same design and storage options as built-ins, but at a less expensive price point. Updating your vanity is one of the quickest ways to change the look of your bathroom without undertaking an entire remodel. To customize your freestanding vanity even further, swap out the hardware with pulls in your favorite metallic finish, then accessorize the countertop with a pretty tray or vase. 3. BLACK ACCENTS Though hardware and faucet finishes are one way to try this trend, you can also go with deep-hued vanities, black accent walls and even plumbing fixtures. Used sparingly, black accents can provide a pop of contrast in a traditional white bathroom. When applied liberally, black accents help foster a glamorous vibe.

5. DOUBLE VANITIES As the average house size increases, bigger master bathrooms mean more opportunities to incorporate convenient design elements like double vanities. Although double sinks can reduce the amount of usable counter space, many manufacturers are now addressing that issue with creative storage solutions. Vanities outfitted with power outlets, full-extension drawers and custom holders for grooming tools can help minimize clutter and make the most of limited space. Side-by-side vanities are another stylish choice with numerous customization options. 6. LARGE SHOWERS When space allows, homeowners are ditching the shower-bath combo and opting for a walk-in shower and equally luxurious tub. A larger shower area presents ample opportunity for introducing customization and spa-like extras. Add an element of luxury with built-in storage niches or a teak bench lined with pampering products. ©2022 Meredith Corporation. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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