We are pleased to welcome Ingrid Kollist, REALTOR to the Team at Active Adults Realty in Lewes.

Ingrid Kollist, a New York native, moved to Lewes, Delaware in 2015 after a 30-year career with the U.S. Department of State which took her to Helsinki, Tallinn, Stockholm, Berlin and Tel Aviv. She also spent many years in the Washington DC area, [...]

We're ready to buy. What happens if the Appraisal Comes in Low?

Morale can really take a dive when the appraisal comes in low. Unfortunately, this happens more often that youd expect because buyers will bid higher than the property value to secure the house of their dreams. Saving while securing the deal can require some creative thinking, [...]

According to a recent survey conducted by ClosingCorp, over half of all buyers are surprised by the closing costs required to obtain their mortgage. Are you?

After surveying 1,000 first-time and repeat homebuyers, the results revealed that 17% of homebuyers were surprised that closing costs were required at all, while another 35% were [...]

Perhaps you are nearing retirement age, over age 65 and still working, or you simply want to understand how Medicare works. Read on to learn more about each part of Medicare from [...]

Our Featured Boomers are Tom and Jackie Stapleton of Bridgeville.

Tom and Jackie Stapleton hit the ground running after relocating to Southern Delaware from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Tom, a professor who retired from teaching after 35 years in the public schools and local universities, and Jackie, who spent 30 years in social services, [...]

Everyone always talks about where they are going to retire to, but I always like to know,

Where are you retiring from?

What do I learn? A lot about where they are ORIGINALLY from and what is motivating them to make a change.

In the past few days, we have had clients come in from San Francisco, Denver and Helena, Montana! Now that is quite a [...]

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs. And do they know if it's good time to buy real [...]

Moving to a new area and building a new home in a strange place, where do you start? Which type of builder do you need? We have them all - Production Builders, Semi-Custom Builders and Custom Home [...]

Spring is closer than you think. No matter what the groundhog said today, you have less time than you think to get your home on the market before the busy spring season.

Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their homes on the market as buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. However, the next six [...]

Theres a popular saying that goes like this: Home is where your heart is. That saying rings true for many who have found their home a safe haven and a place to cherish, convene with family and friends, raise children, cook meals, rest, retire and celebrate. Are you protecting all that makes your house, your [...]