Category: News
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Delaware Kitchen Remodeling Ideas from Montchanin Builders
For ardent foliage hunters, autumn in Delaware ranks among the best in the Northeast for sheer fall spectacle. But by November, the days are shorter, the leaves have all but dropped, and Thanksgiving in the Brandywine Valley region marks the beginning of winter. The first Thanksgiving, a three day feast, was a coming together of […]
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Philly’s Top 5 Historic Attractions
Colonial estates, Independence Hall, fascinating museums and a nearly 200-year-old penitentiary: The City of Brotherly Love features some of our nation’s most notable historic landmarks. Philadelphia is widely considered the birthplace of America – the city where our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Today’s historic Philadelphia offers insight into our country’s early history, […]
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Top Trends in Kitchen Remodeling
The time-tested real estate maxim that kitchens and bathrooms are what sell houses really has proved true for countless home buyers and sellers. This is because these rooms, particularly the kitchen, play such a pivotal role in most people’s everyday lives, and when they are designed thoughtfully and functionally, the results can be remarkable. If […]
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Basement Remodeling Trends for 2014
For many homeowners considering a total renovation, the basement is frequently last on a long laundry list of remodels. But as many Delaware families know, the basement – once converted into a comfortable, functional and livable space – is one of the most popular rooms for chill-out time, a movie night, or a play space […]
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Delaware Bathroom Renovation: Five Leading Trends
There was a time when bathroom design was an afterthought compared to the renovation of more public areas of one’s home, like the living or dining rooms. In today’s world, however, many homeowners are beginning to see the bathroom as a place of private refuge, not just for “washing up,” but for quiet and reflection, […]
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Philly’s Tempting Culinary Scene a Boon for Delaware Foodies
Esteemed food writers say that Philadelphia is at the helm of another American revolution with the birth of one of the most cutting-edge restaurant scenes in the nation. Featuring an assortment of indie pubs, intimate bistros and sophisticated eateries, the City of Brotherly Love tempts foodies with much more than savory cheese steaks. With so […]
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Delaware Home Builders in Demand in Extremely Active Real Estate Market
A sharp uptick in the price of a single family home as compared to twelve months ago and very brisk home buyer activity highlighted the 2014 second quarter home sales statistics as reported by the Sussex County Association of Realtors. The numbers are right in line with the upward trend in the strengthening Delaware real […]
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U.S. Housing Recovery Continues; DE Custom Homes More Affordable Than Ever
Thanks to a strengthened economy, increasing income levels and stabilized interest rates, America’s housing recovery continues at a steady clip. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, residential home purchases jumped 4.9 percent this past May, marking the largest monthly sales gain in nearly three years. As a wider selection of housing choices […]
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Montchanin Builders Provide Quality Home Renovations in Delaware
Renovating your home can boost the value and overall enjoyment of your home for many years to come. While some Delaware homeowners may choose to renovate in order to sell their property quickly, others simply want to maximize their investment by updating living areas or adding space for that ever-growing family. Whatever your motivations for a […]
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Bring the Delaware Culinary Trail Home to Your Kitchen
Delaware is an inviting place to live for its foods as well as its beaches. Foodies intent on savoring new frontiers in all things delectable and adventurous for the palette have good reason to visit—and stay, thanks to the wonders of the Delaware Culinary Trail. The trail features 24 iconic Delaware restaurants, 8 in each region of […]
