For Sale: 3BR/2.5BA Townhouse in Wilmington, DE, $220,000

For Sale: 3BR/2.5BA Townhouse in Wilmington, DE, $220,000

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Open House Sunday 1 to 3pm 144 Council Circle, Newark, DE

For Sale: 3BR/1.5BA Townhouse in Newark, DE, $160,000
Come and join me at my Open House on Sunday from 1 to 3pm.

144 Council Circle, Newark, DE.

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Free National Park Weekend

Free National Park Weekend

The national park service is allowing 100 parks across the country to host Free National Park Weekends during summer of 2009. There are only 2 weekends left to take advantage of this awesome opportunity. These are the dates where the entrance fee is FREE:

July 18^th – 19^th - this weekend

August 15^th – 16^th

Check out this website for the listings of the parks near you and some special offers some parks have along with the free weekend. http://www.nps.gov/FINDAPARK/FEEFREEPARKS.HTM

This link is so you can search for the participating park by state.

http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm

If you are planning a vacation in August what a great thing to plan around especially for those parks out west! For those in Delaware, yes I know there are no national parks in our state but if you click on our state it lists parks very near to us that are great day trip parks to see. So take your family and friends to see some great outdoor places this summer.

Eco-Friendly Advantages Around the Home

Did you know that the following are considered green practices and eco-friendly advantages for your home? I received this information from a great Home Inspector that is also going green with their business practices. I hope you enjoy and let me know if you are interested in learning more. If you already have one of these items, you are on the cutting edge, keep it up!

• SEER 13. Homes that have the newer furnaces are not only more efficient, they'll be easier to repair in the years to come as old furnace parts become scarce.
• Copper roofing. Not only is this a luxury item, it's also good for the environment. It can last for over 100 years and copper is always recycled, unlike shorter-lived composition roofs.
• Water-conserving toilets. Not only do these preserve resources, they also reduce water bills. Low-flow, dual-flush, and pressure-assist toilets all have environmental and financial advantages.
• Solar orientation. Homes built to take advantage of cooling winds, or to diminish the impact of searing heat, bring natural energy advantages. A home that's shaded by deciduous trees has a positive impact, shading the house in summer and allowing the sun to shine through in the cold winter months.
• Renewable and recycled wood. Utilizing fast-growing bamboo for counters or floors, helps preserve the forests of more traditional hardwoods. The same goes for recycled wood or cabinets from old barns, houses, or other structures.
• Native plants. Using plants indigenous to an area mean they'll be more adapted to local pests and environmental conditions. This translates into less use of pesticides and lower water bills from watering.
• Solar power. This is one of the more obvious green home features, but it's worthwhile to find out how much these panels can affect your heating bills.

Thanks to Cheryl Myers from AmeriSpec Home Inspections for this information.

She can be contacted at 302-996-0405 for inspections. www.amerispec.net/Home.aspx?LNU=40219