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Moran + Murray Real Estate DELAWARE: New Castle County
PA: Chester County, Delaware County Learn more about MORAN + MURRAY at www.moranmurray.com

MORAN + MURRAY of Long & Foster Real Estate is the collaboration Buzz Moran, Brandon Murray, and their respective associates. Our team of top-performing realtors has more than 40 years of real estate experience, working on every facet of residential real estate including:

• First-time and repeat homebuyers
• Home sellers
• Investment properties
• New construction
• Relocations
• Property management
• Land development

We proudly serve New Castle County, Delaware, as well as Chester County and Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

our Home Isn't Necessarily Worth What You Spent on ItThis can be one of the hardest lessons for homeowners preparing to ...
10/13/2026

our Home Isn't Necessarily Worth What You Spent on It

This can be one of the hardest lessons for homeowners preparing to sell:

What you spent on your home isn't necessarily what the market will pay you for it.

A renovation can improve:

• Condition
• Functionality
• Buyer appeal
• Marketability
• Overall perceived value

But a $40,000 renovation doesn't automatically create $40,000 of additional market value.

Real estate value is ultimately influenced by what buyers are willing to pay in the current market.

Before making a major renovation solely because you're planning to sell, consider the property's location, neighborhood, comparable sales, buyer preferences, and likely return on investment.

Renovate with intention—not just emotion.

Long and Foster Real Estate | Moran + Murray Real Estate
3801 Kennett Pike, STE D200
Wilmington, DE 19807
Branch Office: 302-351-5000
Office: 302-652-1300

10/07/2026

When Should You Start Preparing Your Home to Sell?

Earlier than most homeowners think.

Waiting until you're ready to put a “For Sale” sign in the yard can leave you rushing through repairs, cleaning, decluttering, landscaping, and other preparation.

Instead, start with a pre-listing walkthrough.

Ask:

• What repairs should be completed?
• What should be updated?
• What can be removed or simplified?
• What will photograph well?
• What could make a buyer hesitate?
• Where should I spend—and where should I save?

A thoughtful home selling strategy allows you to make decisions intentionally instead of reacting to a deadline.

The best listing preparation starts before the listing.

Long and Foster Real Estate | Moran + Murray Real Estate
3801 Kennett Pike, STE D200
Wilmington, DE 19807
Branch Office: 302-351-5000
Office: 302-652-1300

If you've ever wondered how real estate professionals determine what a home is worth, you've probably heard the term “co...
10/06/2026

If you've ever wondered how real estate professionals determine what a home is worth, you've probably heard the term “comps.”

Comps—or comparable sales—are recently sold properties used to help evaluate the market value of a similar home.

A good comparable isn't simply the house next door.

Real estate professionals consider factors such as:

• Location
• Square footage
• Lot size
• Bedrooms and bathrooms
• Condition
• Renovations
• Property features
• Sale date
• Current competition

This is why two homes that appear similar online can have very different values.

Understanding comparable sales is especially important when determining a listing price for a home in Delaware's competitive real estate market.

Long and Foster Real Estate | Moran + Murray Real Estate
3801 Kennett Pike, STE D200
Wilmington, DE 19807
Branch Office: 302-351-5000
Office: 302-652-1300

Another successful closing and another milestone worth celebrating. Congratulations to our amazing clients and thank you...
10/05/2026

Another successful closing and another milestone worth celebrating. Congratulations to our amazing clients and thank you for trusting MORAN + MURRAY to guide you through the process.

Wishing you all the best in this exciting next chapter!

Long and Foster Real Estate | Moran + Murray Real Estate
3801 Kennett Pike, STE D200
Wilmington, DE 19807
Branch Office: 302-351-5000
Office: 302-652-1300

📚🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎📚Today, we celebrate the teachers who inspire curiosity, encourage growth, and make a las...
10/05/2026

📚🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎📚

Today, we celebrate the teachers who inspire curiosity, encourage growth, and make a lasting difference in the lives of their students.

Thank you to the educators who show up each day with patience, dedication, and a passion for helping others learn and grow. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom and into the communities you help shape. ✨

Here’s to the teachers who make a difference — today and every day!

Long and Foster Real Estate | Moran + Murray Real Estate
3801 Kennett Pike, STE D200
Wilmington, DE 19807
Branch Office: 302-351-5000
Office: 302-652-1300

🍎🍯 Shana Tova!Wishing everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah a meaningful and joyful New Year filled with peace, health, hap...
10/02/2026

🍎🍯 Shana Tova!

Wishing everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah a meaningful and joyful New Year filled with peace, health, happiness, and sweet moments shared with those you love.

May the year ahead bring new beginnings, cherished memories, and many reasons to celebrate. ✨

Long and Foster Real Estate | Moran + Murray Real Estate
3801 Kennett Pike, STE D200
Wilmington, DE 19807
Branch Office: 302-351-5000
Office: 302-652-1300

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month This month, we recognize those affected by breast cancer, honor those we have l...
10/01/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month, we recognize those affected by breast cancer, honor those we have lost, and celebrate the strength of survivors and their families.

It’s also a reminder of the importance of awareness, early detection, and supporting one another. 💗

From all of us at MORAN + MURRAY, we’re proud to stand with our community in raising awareness this October.

Long and Foster Real Estate | Moran + Murray Real Estate
3801 Kennett Pike, STE D200
Wilmington, DE 19807
Branch Office: 302-351-5000
Office: 302-652-1300

09/30/2026

Sometimes it's the smallest details that make a home feel special.

Fresh flowers on the counter.

Open windows on the first warm day.

A favorite candle at the end of the evening.

Fresh sheets.

Music playing while dinner is prepared.

The porch light welcoming you home.

None of these things require a major renovation or a large budget.

They're simply reminders that a home isn't created all at once.

It's built gradually through the details, routines, and moments that make a space feel like your own.

What is one small detail that makes your home feel special?

Long and Foster Real Estate | Moran + Murray Real Estate
3801 Kennett Pike, STE D200
Wilmington, DE 19807
Branch Office: 302-351-5000
Office: 302-652-1300

When calculating your home buying budget, don't stop at the mortgage payment.Homeownership also comes with:• Property ta...
09/29/2026

When calculating your home buying budget, don't stop at the mortgage payment.

Homeownership also comes with:

• Property taxes
• Homeowners insurance
• Utilities
• Maintenance
• Repairs
• HOA fees, when applicable
• Future replacement costs
• Emergency expenses

A home may fit within your lender-approved budget while still being more expensive than you'd comfortably like month to month.

That's why one of the best home buying tips is to determine your comfortable budget, not simply your maximum approval amount.

The goal isn't just to qualify for a house.

It's to enjoy owning it.

Long and Foster Real Estate | Moran + Murray Real Estate
3801 Kennett Pike, STE D200
Wilmington, DE 19807
Branch Office: 302-351-5000
Office: 302-652-1300

Every transaction represents more than a property — it represents goals achieved, new beginnings, and clients who placed...
09/29/2026

Every transaction represents more than a property — it represents goals achieved, new beginnings, and clients who placed their trust in us.

Congratulations to everyone involved in another successful closing!

Long and Foster Real Estate | Moran + Murray Real Estate
3801 Kennett Pike, STE D200
Wilmington, DE 19807
Branch Office: 302-351-5000
Office: 302-652-1300

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2503 Silverside Road
Wilmington, DE
19810

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