Should I Buy a Car Before Or After I Relocate To Delaware?
You may want to think twice before buying your car prior to moving unless you like paying more in taxes. Is it a good idea to buy a new car before you relocate to Delaware from another state? In this...
View ArticleDelaware Dining Scene – Update on Delaware’s Culinary Coast
The Growing Delaware Dining Scene: Coastal Delaware offers great seafood restaurants plus numerous choices for eclectic dining experiences. When I first moved to Coastal Delaware from the D.C....
View ArticleDo I Need a Home Inspection When I Buy My Delaware Home?
Home Inspections are meant to find major defects that you may not be immediately apparent or that Sellers may not know of. You may think you will save money by forgoing the home inspection during the...
View ArticleA Roundup of Beach Bandstand and Summer Concerts in Delaware
When the sun begins to set it’s a signal the summer beach concerts, movies, and bonfires up and down Delaware beaches are ready to start. A highlight of summer is attending the free beach bandstand...
View ArticleAre There Any Educational Opportunities If I Retire In Delaware?
Boomers take advantage of the numerous educational opportunities avaialable to them throughout Delaware Some Boomers are looking to try new things after retirement. What about taking college classes?...
View ArticleExciting Developments in New Construction Communities Coming To Delaware
Many Delaware new construction communities are popping up in 2018 and Active Adults Realty is your source to find out more! How will you choose? If new construction is your dream, what’s the best way...
View ArticleDo I Need a Home Inspection When I Buy My Delaware Home – Part 2
Home Buyers should definitely consider getting home inspections and be aware of your rights and responsibilities you have in the process. In Part 2 of this installment, we continue the conversation...
View ArticleConsider The Resale Value When You Buy That Home For Retirement
Before buying your retirement home consider its resale value because often times retirees will buy and sell multiple homes after retirement. You’re thinking “What!?! I’m retired and this is the last...
View ArticleWhere Can I Play Pickleball in Delaware? | Ask The Broker
Pickleball is all the rage in Delaware and Active Adults love to play! Pickleball is all the rage with Boomers across America, and especially here in Delaware. In this week’s Ask The Broker video,...
View ArticleWhat Are The Top 10 Delaware Active Adult Communities?
A host of new communities are coming to market in 2018 and that creates a buzz and a wave of new inquiries about relocating to Delaware. There is always a lot of excitement when a new community is...
View ArticleWhy Do I Need a REALTOR When I Buy a New Construction Home?
You should always have someone looking out for YOUR best interests when buying a new construction home, not just the builders. If you want to buy a new construction home, wouldn’t you want someone on...
View ArticleMeet Kathy Sperl-Bell & Bill Bell – Our Featured Boomers
Meet our Featured Boomers, Active Adults Realty Broker and Owners Kathy Sperl-Bell and Bill Bell! This month, I thought I would introduce ourselves to you. In our Profiles, you can learn a little about...
View ArticleWhat is an Accessory Dwelling Unit and How Can They be a Benefit to Boomers?
Having an Accessory Dwelling Unit can be a great option for Boomers who wish to Age in Place An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is legally part of the same property as the main home and cannot be bought...
View ArticleAre You Sure You Don’t Need the Help of a Local Real Estate Expert?
Wouldn’t you like to avoid any regrets when buying your home for retirement? Then reach out to a local real estate expert from the start! Kathy Sperl-Bell of Active Adults Realty in Delaware reminds...
View ArticleExamining Utility Costs: Is Water More Expensive in Delaware?
The age and condition of the infrastructure usually drive the cost of water in Delaware and there are a few ways you can save. Is water more expensive in Delaware than in other states? That depends on...
View ArticleDo People Relocate When They Retire?
When People relocate at retirement, it can have an economic impact on states they migrate into and out of. Where are retirees moving? Many people are making Delaware their choice! Relocating at...
View ArticleDo you know what to expect of your REALTOR®?
It’s important to set the expectations for working with your REALTOR® and understand your agent’s obligations. One of the first questions many sellers ask when interviewing Listing Agents is “Do you...
View ArticleWhat are the Differences in Closing Costs Between New Homes and Resale Homes?
Are there differences in closing costs between new homes and resales? Kathy Sperl-Bell, of Active Adults Realty in Delaware, discusses the different fees that make up the closing costs when you buy a...
View ArticleSell Your Home Now and Buy in Delaware While the Time Is Right
Now is that rare time when you can sell your home and buy a new home and win on both ends. Where do our buyers come from? More every year are moving here to Delaware from New York, New Jersey and...
View ArticleWhat is Dual Agency? | Ask The Broker
Clearing up confusion on agency relationships. especially about Dual Agency in Delaware. When you buy a home, be very aware of who represents you when in a real estate transaction. Is Dual Agency even...
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