What Is There To Do In The Off-Season At The Beach In Delaware?
Summer may be over, but there is still plenty to do in the off-season at the beach! In this week’s Ask The Broker video, Kathy highlights all of the fun festivals and fundraisers happening around...
View ArticleMeet Jim & Judy Marshall – Our Featured Boomers
Enjoying Life in Ocean View– Meet Featured Boomers Jim & Judy What’s it like to retire and move from your home of more than 35 years in a place where you had spent most of your adult life? It’s an...
View ArticleWhat is An Age-Targeted Community?
It’s easy to find a Coastal Delaware community with all the amenities you want after retirement. Broker/Owner Kathy Sperl-Bell discusses Age-Targeted and Age-Restricted communities and the popular...
View ArticleFall Festivals Happening Around Delaware
Come, delight in the many fall festivals happening around Delaware. The Fall season brings a bounty of festivals taking place around the Delaware region. Festivals of all sorts are held up and down the...
View ArticleWhat Property Disclosures Will I See When Buying a Home in Delaware?
What Property Disclosures are Required in Delaware? How different are the property disclosures in Delaware from other states? Broker/Owner Kathy Sperl-Bell discusses the very important property...
View ArticleThe Best Coastal Delaware Active Adult Communities
Looking for the best Coastal Delaware Active Adult communities? There is no denying the perks of Active Adult living—from amazing amenities to fantastic social clubs and get-togethers. And living in...
View ArticleWill I Have To Pay Capital Gains Tax When I Sell My Home?
When it comes to your primary residence or a 2nd home, there are certain requirements that must be met to avoid Captial Gains. Delaware real estate broker, Kathy Sperl-Bell of Active Adults Realty...
View ArticleCamping Across Delaware State Parks on the Increase
Following the $11 million state-invested modernized improvements and renovations to Delaware State Parks, RV and tent campers are turning out in higher numbers year-round. So where do visiting guests...
View ArticleWhat is An Annual Property Review? | Ask The Broker
Annual Property Review: The proactive way to maintain your home and budget for large home expenses Broker/Owner Kathy Sperl-Bell welcomes her friend Robert Axselle of AmeriSpec Inspection Services to...
View ArticleAge-Targeted Community Living Works for the Active Adult Lifestyle
Age-targeted community living appeals to those wanting an active adult lifestyle without the restrictions of an age-restricted community. Active Adult Communities are developed for a diverse range of...
View ArticleIs It Too Early To Plan For My Retirement? | Ask The Broker
When is the right time to plan for retirement? It’s never too early to start planning for your future! Planning for your future is essential to ensuring a happy existence in your home for retirement....
View ArticleDelaware Still Ranks as One of the Most Tax-Friendly States
Delaware being one of the most tax-friendly states is great news for retirees looking to make their home here! Going back to January 2009, when I wrote “Low Taxes not enough to move to Delaware”,...
View ArticleHow Do I Avoid Information Overload? | Ask The Broker
Don’t let information overload harm your ability to make good decisions and be careful about where you look online! Active Adults Realty Broker/Owner Kathy Sperl-Bell discusses the best sources of...
View ArticleDelaware Community Update for November 2018
The time is now to get in on the latest Delaware New Home Communities Wherever you go in many parts of Delaware, you’ll see signs of new home communities with heavy equipment moving dirt. Drive back in...
View ArticleHow Do I Choose The Right Listing Agent? | Ask The Broker
What are the important factors for selecting the right listing agent to sell your home? When you are ready to sell your home, it is best to get in touch with a local expert who knows your neighborhood...
View ArticleKeep Your Home Sale From Falling Apart – Understanding Common Contingencies
Getting From Pending to Sold: Understanding the contingencies that may affect the sale of your home Selling a home can be overwhelming. But it can become even more complicated and expensive if you...
View ArticleWhat Should I Do If The Community I Want To Live In Is Almost Sold Out?
The new home community you love may be almost sold out, so consider your options carefully Not quite ready to make your move but see that your dream community is nearly sold out? Here are some things...
View ArticleWhat Is The Best Time To Buy My Retirement Home?
Deciding what is the right timing to buy your home for retirement has its challenges Finding the right timing to buy your home for retirement has its challenges. Delaware real estate Broker, Kathy...
View ArticleCapital Gains Tax Changes for Out-of-State Residents You Should Know
Those with a 2nd home in Delaware may be affected by these Capital Gains changes. Changes are coming in January 2019 that may affect you when you sell a 2ndhome in Delaware but live in another state....
View ArticleDo You Recommend Buying an Extended Delivery Home?
You may need to think twice before entering into a contract with a builder for an Extended Delivery Home. Is an extended delivery home really the best option for you when you buy your home for...
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