Moving to Delaware isn’t just about finding a new house—it’s about choosing a new lifestyle. Whether you are coming from a large family home in North Jersey or a brownstone in Philadelphia, the move can feel [...]
By: Broker Bill
If you’ve been out touring homes recently, you’ve likely noticed a shift in how we get started. For some, being asked to sign a Written Buyer Agreement before seeing a single property can feel like a "big step."
But here at Active Adults Delaware, we believe in doing things by the book. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on why this "formality" is actually your greatest protection in today's market. We call it the [...]
By: Broker Bill
If you live in the Mid-Atlantic or the Tri-State area, you’ve likely felt the "tax squeeze." Whether it’s the annual property tax shock in New Jersey, the "piggyback" local taxes in Maryland, or the multi-layered city and state taxes in New [...]
Every once in a while I write a post that’s focused on our essential business – helping people find their dream homes. The topic is top-of-mind right now because the days are rapidly getting longer, reminding us that Spring is just a few weeks away. This year, like every year, that means more homes will be for sale among Delaware’s most [...]
As longtime Delaware residents, we sometimes just assume people who are considering moving here already understand all of the reasons why it’s a great place to live and own a business. And last week we got another great reminder with this [...]
Thanks to all of our friends and clients for a wonderful year in 2025. Our entire team is a little house-crazy because we know how great people feel when they find the perfect home in one of Delaware’s many diverse communities. As you’ll see at [...]
Are you getting ready to sell your home? You’ve cleaned, staged, and prepped—BUT before you list, take one last walk-through with a buyer’s eye. It's the smallest details that can make a really big difference. Here are three pretty common turnoffs that could send buyers [...]
As a result we have tremendous flooding in low-lying areas, with long stretches of roads either closed or significantly limited in the amount of traffic they’ll accommodate. On days like this it’s fairly easy for us to convince homebuyers to get the facts about flood insurance because these familiar places are literally underwater.
How's the real estate market? Hi, this is Kathy Sperl-Bell at Active Adults Realty in Delaware and it's the end of December, the end of 2018. So it's a good time to ask question. How's the real estate market? Well, in Delaware at least, 2018 was another very good year and [...]
Broker/Owner Kathy Sperl-Bell invites Pete Green from US Bank Home Mortgage to explain mortgage recasting. Watch to see why Mortgage Recasting could help retirees make a smooth transition when selling thier current home a moving into their retirement [...]