Small victories in the era of big growth in the coastal region
Mike Berger
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There seems to be a certain inevitability to growth in the region. But a recent newspaper poll revealed that almost 70% of their coastal readers were not happy with the “booming real estate market.” Duh!
Growth is all around us. Outlet Liquors now claims to be “the 3rd largest liquor store in the nation.” Jumbo home loans up to $2 million are available for the purchase of primary, second and investment homes. And the addition to Cape Henlopen High School is costing $16 million.
Admittedly, this latter sum seems insignificant when compared to Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady’s annual salary of $25 million. It’ll be interesting to see which ages better.
$1 7 million glass house in Maryland divides the internet scsuntimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from scsuntimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A fun way to live in nature? Or a privacy nightmare?
The listing for a $1.7 million glass house on the banks of Maryland s Gunpowder River has polarized internet commenters and inspired plenty of jokes.
Instead of walls, the house has grids of square window panes. It s topped with a bright red roof and includes a brick silo that holds a spiral staircase.
Automated window shades can lower in just about any part of the house to offer privacy. Still, some observers find the home s see-through exterior a little weird. Those who live in glass houses . get dressed in the basement, one woman wrote on Twitter.