Lower-Tax State Delaware Enables Citizens Laidback Lifestyles Away from Higher Tax Living

A lot of newcomers to Sussex County, Delaware, are coming here from the high-tax states of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. These area transplants are fleeing the hustle and bustle seeking a more relaxed way of living and experiences. These [...]

Fulfilling Retirement Dream with a New Construction Home Build

It seems like only yesterday when Steve and Margie Tucker moved into their new home at Wagamons West Shore in Milton, Delaware. Actually, it was February 2015, about 6 months after they sold their home in New Jersey and relocated to Delaware. The Tuckers decided new construction [...]

Know very specific differences between and manufactured homes and modular homes.

Do you know the difference between Manufactured and Modular homes? What about Mobile homes? To clear up the common misconceptions about these types of homes, Delaware Real Estate Broker, Kathy Sperl-Bell invites Bill Bell to explain the differences between [...]

Understanding how scammers are focusing on those across Delaware will keep you safe and protected.

The other day I had lunch with a friend and while we were talking the conversation shifted to the increase of scams focused on active adults we know. My friend shared how she regularly reviews piles of mail sent to her 75-year-old father with [...]

Discovering what healthcare options in Delaware are available, is an important factor to consider for those relocating at retirement.

Healthcare is an extremely important topic, especially to those that are approaching retirement. When deciding on where you want to retire, knowing what nearby hospitals and healthcare facilities that are [...]

Before buying your retirement home know how short-term rentals are handled in your community.

We have seen situations where the homeowners did not pay attention to the rules and ran into trouble. You want to ensure you know and comply with your community rules on short-term [...]

Lewes, Delaware, March 8, 2018 Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker/Owner, Active Adults Realty is proud to announce that all 15 agents have now earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of [...]

Be wary of what you find on Google and depend on your Active Adults Realty agent to teach you the real definition of a Condo.

Today's Ask the Broker question is, "Whats the difference between a condo and a townhouse?"

This question comes in many different forms but it usually starts with, I am interested in looking at condominiums in [...]

Understanding how the 2018 capital gains tax changes may impact your real estate decisions for the coming year.

When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your capital gainthe difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling a home (or a second home) but there are some special [...]

In this week's Ask The Broker, we clear up the confusion about Leased Land Communities.

Real Estate Broker, Kathy Sperl-Bell of Active Adults Realty in Delaware, tackles questions about how land leases work in Delaware. It is a question we hear often and Kathy clears up the confusion many have about land leases, where you own the home but [...]