One of the most important conversations we have with clients who are searching for new homes focuses on both the types of architectural features they love and how they really want to spend their leisure time.
Nights at the theatre or days on the beach? Pickleball or golf? Container gardening or an acre of vegetable gardens and grass?
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The years I spent in the U.S. Air Force were some of the best and most interesting of my life. They also built experiences that help me connect with so many folks who are moving to Delaware following careers in the military. I think most of us follow current events like those taking place in Ukraine and other areas where there are conflicts [...]
Its no secret that Bill and I are fans of historic architecture since the sign for Active Adults Realty is prominently displayed in the front yard of our 1920s Second Street craftsman home in Lewes. We love the sturdy brick exterior and the quaint interior thats airy and [...]
Whether youve lived in the Delaware coastal region for a long time or have recently moved here, you might find yourself adapting one of Charles Dickens most famous lines as you sit in traffic watching beautiful farmland transformed into more housing, thinking . . [...]
First was the decision in the early 1980s to turn away the development of a massive coal port that would have moved more than 6 tons of the nasty stuff through town every [...]
Last week I wrote the first of three posts describing why the charming town of Lewes thats so popular today could have become a very different place. That post, revealing how we almost got stuck with a coal plant at [...]
In recent weeks weve written about some of the most interesting places in historic Lewes, which continues to be one of Delawares most desirable places to live and visit. Yet the town you see today could have been very different, if not for some remarkable feats by its residents and business [...]
A few weeks ago I wrote about several things you have to do if you want to hop on a plane for international travel. But there are also many day and weekend destinations that you can reach with a one-or-two-hour drive from your house near the beach. One getaway thats especially scenic and fun is a [...]
Last week I described three of my favorite places in historic Lewes: the campus of the Lewes Historical Society, Shipcarpenter Square, and the Ryves Holt House, which is the oldest residential dwelling still standing in Delaware. This week Im continuing the Tour of Attractions in Downtown Historic [...]
Last week we wrote about a few things to consider if youre interested in buying a home in the Lewes Historic District. But since the area is a wonderful place to visit regardless of where you live wed like to highlight attractions that everyone seems to enjoy.