U.S. Home Prices on the Rise
Home prices continue to climb on the national housing market, according to the most recent reports. Real estate data specialist RealtyTrac recently revealed that property prices across the country are...
View ArticleShould you have the Builder finish the basement?
When was the last time you had a new home built? Was it a custom home built to your exact specifications by a small local builder? Or, did you purchase a new home from a production builder in a new...
View ArticleNeighborhoods in Coastal Delaware
Not everyone wants a “new neighborhood” with a large clubhouse and HOA fees. We have some wonderful neighborhoods in Coastal Delaware that have been popular for many years. From communities like the...
View ArticleDon’t let the IRS take your IRA
The term “stretch IRA” has become a popular way to refer to an IRA (either traditional or Roth) with provisions that make it easier to “stretch out” the time that funds can stay in your IRA after your...
View ArticleMy retirement home is my reward for working hard
Curb Appeal is something we all understand. When you pull up in front of a home do you smile? Does it make you want to see what it looks like inside? Or, do you scratch it off your list before you even...
View ArticleNational Housing Market Becoming Increasingly Balanced
The housing market is on the mend and is not as grossly out of whack as it has been in years past, according to a recent USA Today article. Evidently, housing markets across the country are reporting...
View ArticleActive Adults Realty Clients Live, Life, Local
Active Adults Realty & Clients Live, Life, Local. And Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Benefits LEWES, Delaware – In August, Kathy Sperl-Bell and Bill Bell, REALTORS® and owners of Active Adults...
View ArticleTop Ten Fall Things to do at the Beach in Delaware
Lewes Artists’ Studio Tour on September 21st, 2013 from 10 – 4. Maps available at the Visitors Center. Octoberfest on First Friday in Lewes, September 20th, 4 – 6:30 pm Fall Lewes Farmers’ Market at...
View ArticleHotels and Motels we recommend in Coastal Delaware
We are always asked “Where should we stay when we come to Coastal Delaware?” If you want to get a feel for what it is like to live here, I always do recommend you spend a few days and take time to see...
View ArticleThe #1 Reason Why You Should List Your Home Now!
If you’re a current home owner who is wondering whether to enter the market, we’re here to tell you that now is a great time to do so! Here’s the top reason why home owners should list their home right...
View ArticleOctober-November Calendar of Events
October- November Calendar of Events Oct 25-27 Sea Witch Festival Nov 1-3 World Championship Punkin Chunkin Nov 2 Holiday Fair Fine Craft Show Nov 2 26th Annual Beebe Ball Nov 6-10 Rehoboth Beach...
View ArticleDelaware Ranks No.1 in Tax-friendliness Report
According to Doug Rainey, “In its first ranking of tax climate the consumer newsletter and online publisher put Delaware on top of the list. The state typically finishes higher, due to the lack of a...
View ArticleSupport The Food Bank of Delaware Holiday Food Drive
Charity Spotlight: FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE Help make the holiday season bright for families in need this year. The Food Bank of Delaware is asking for the public’s assistance in...
View ArticleUS Foreclosures Drop to Lowest Levels in 7 Years
Here’s another sign that the tide has turned on the national real estate market: US homes entering the foreclosure process fell to their lowest levels in 7 years during the 3rd quarter of 2013. This is...
View ArticleA Buyer’s Purchasing Power
Commentary By Gail Alm at Fairway Independent Mortgage One of the things I can always count on when talking with someone about real estate and financing it they will always ask me, “What do you think...
View ArticleNovember’s Featured Boomers:
Meet Bob and Jayne Holmes “Locals Now!” recently interviewed Bob and Jayne Holmes who moved to Lewes in May 2012 for our Featured Boomer column. The Holmes’ relocated from Cape Neddick, Maine after...
View ArticleLocal Chefs Share Their Love for Thanksgiving
First Thanksgiving In Your New Home? What if you could serve a culinary buffet with dishes from the area’s top chefs, how great would that be? Well, be thankful that you can, thanks to these popular...
View ArticleU.S. Home Prices On the Rise in Most Cities
Great news for interested home sellers throughout the country: The price for single-family homes has increased in 88 percent of the country’s cities! That’s according to third quarter data recently...
View ArticleBest time to retire in 2014?
When is the best time to sell my home? What about the best time to buy a retirement home? As a REALTOR, I get these questions all the time. But now I am hearing questions about the best time to retire!...
View ArticleA View from The Point at Bayside in Coastal Delaware
Today was a beautiful Fall Day in Coastal Delaware. When I checked my calendar and found a few free hours, I decided to take a drive to Bayside near Fenwick Island, Delaware. There is a lot happening...
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