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STOP! Try Delaware first, before you retire to the Carolinas
Who is moving to Delaware? That’s simple – retirees. We see two groups of retirees from the Mid Atlantic and Northeastern States Those that move to Delaware when they first retire, and Those that move...
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Home Improvements That Pay Off When Selling Your Home
Not all home remodeling projects are created equal – especially when you’re trying to get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes time to sell your property. So before you spend thousands of...
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SUMMER 2014 Community Update from Active Adults Realty
It’s summer in Delaware, and according to a recent USA Today article, existing home sales increased for the 2nd straight month – their strongest rate since the fall. It’s no wonder why we are all so...
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I made my last move to Delaware, Why ?
When I ask a client, where are you from? More times than I can count, my response is, “I lived there too, but I made my last move to Delaware. Let me tell you why. After being fortunate to have lived...
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Change is still in the air in Delaware real estate
One of my absolute favorite expressions is “Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose”, loosely translated to mean – “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” in Delaware real estate!...
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NO NEW HOMES at Independence for 12 to 15 months!
No New Homes… How can that happen? What happens now? Here we are in August of 2014 and we learn that no new homes can be delivered for another 12 – 15 months at Independence, one of the most popular...
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Home Buyers, Bigger is Better!
The sluggish housing market over the last several years did not have an impact on Americans’ desire for bigger and fancier homes, according to a recent report from USA Today. Size Matters-Bigger is...
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Independence 2nd QTR Review – 2014 is going strong!
My Independence 2nd QTR Review shows, as predicted, the remaining lots in the first half of Independence have been selling quickly. Dust is still flying but the heavy trucks are moving into the next...
View ArticleOur Annual Client Appreciation Party…A Big Success!
We had such a great group of our real estate clients at our Annual Client Appreciation Party on August 17. Four of our clients participated in the Art Show and Sale And helped us raise over $1,000 for...
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US Home Sales Outperform Experts’ Predictions
It’s always a good sign on the national housing market when US Home Sales outperform experts predictions! And that’s exactly what happened recently when the latest market activity report was released...
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What’s Up with Your Docs?
Help us find a good doctors, practices, specialists or labs by sharing your knowledge base with other new Delaware residents. As the old saying goes, “word of mouth is the best form of advertising,”...
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The Potential Pitfalls of DIY Estate Planning
When asked about the potential pitfalls of DIY Estate Planning… Cheap and easy but is it better than nothing?” Michael Loftus, Managing Director at Loftus Wealth Strategies in Millville, Delaware,...
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Compare Historic Interest Rates By Decade
Ghosts of Historic Interest Rates Past… as the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” In this case, the picture below courtesy of Gail Alm, Mortgage Planning Specialist shows thousands of...
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Buyers, Are You Ready To Bundle?
I asked Gail Alm at Fairway Independent Mortgage in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware to comment on a question Buyers often ask, “Can I bundle closing costs into my mortgage?” So, are you ready to bundle?...
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DE Fall Foliage Drives and Farmers Markets
Day-tripper Alert: DE Fall Foliage Drives and Fresh Farm Markets are Fabulous! Our state’s Byways are perfect for Fall Foliage Drives to our fabulous Farmers Markets. Being an agricultural state,...
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Report: Big Homes Are a Hot Trend on the National Real Estate Market
Big homes are a big deal on the national housing market, according to a recent article in USA Today. Evidently, a growing number of home buyers are looking for larger homes to accommodate their every...
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What will a new home cost in a 55+ community in Delaware?
How much will a new home cost? What will the taxes be? Will I have public water and sewer? These and other questions are important to ask and evaluate when you are buying a retirement home in another...
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Never judge a builder by its stock performance
I am an avid CNBC watcher but not as much as I used to be. They have gone from reporting hard news to advocating for their own positions and favorite companies. If you only evaluated companies based on...
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Delaware Tops Kiplinger’s Most tax-Friendly State List!
It’s been no secret that Delaware is one of the most tax friendly states for retirees. In an recent article on Yahoo Finance, Kiplinger’s Sandra Block lists the top 10 most tax-friendly states in the...
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US Real Estate Market Sees 6-Year Home Sales High
We’re breaking records on the U.S. housing market! Evidently, during the month of August, national home sales reached their highest levels in more than six years, according to a recent report from the...
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