We Asked The Broker, "and believe it or not, only 40% of people buy in the neighborhood they initially inquired about!"

This is just one reason why working with a local expert like a REALTOR with Active Adults Realty is so important. You start your search on the Internet, looking for a great place to retire in Delaware, but you really dont [...]

As an AARP member, I read an article in theJAN-FEB 2016 edition of Real Possibilities Magazine, about the first baby boomers are now turning 70! Bill Newcott talks in length in his article titled,

"The Boomers Turn 70: How this generation has influenced us all and how it will change the world again"

Newcott chronicles Kathleen [...]

Many Boomers are asking themselves, "Should I Buy Now or Wait til Next Year?"

In the infograph below, Keeping Current Matters illustrates the financial difference a year would make if you wait to buy a home until 2017. Of course, the graph targets 30 year old buyers, so let's say this could be great information for your kids, [...]

UPDATE 1/28 FED DECISION: Rates left unchanged. The Fed stated that they no longer view risk as balanced and expectations that inflation will rise have been decreased. Future rate hikes to be a slow and steady pace. This is all general good for mortgage rates to remain low until hopefully [...]

Ask The Broker: "Kathy, in Southern Delaware, what Sold in 2015?"

The numbers, according to the Sussex County Association of REALTORS, indicate that

nearly $1.52 billion in southern Delaware real estate changed hands in 2015,

which is a modest 1 percent increase over the previous year. There weremore than 5,000 properties sold during the [...]

Our Agent Debbie Shearer shared this article that appeared online and in the News Journal that is of particular interest to those in the Smyrna-Middletown area and to those who are small craft brew, wine and spirit aficionados and are willing to travel to experience something else cool and local. This recent article by [...]

Winter has arrived! Its time to hunker down with a crock pot of love!

My husband Bill just gifted me with a Crock Pot for Christmas. Yahoo... now I needed to do some research, find recipes and get ready for the crock-pot and slow cooker season.

The Basics

It started way back in the 70's, when the popular and versatile countertop slow [...]

Warm Up This Winter with Liquor.coms Top 10 Hot Winter Drinks Recipes

Even though the nights are getting longer, we are just getting a taste of Winter here in Delaware and its almost a New Year!

If youre a new home owner, welcome to your first Delaware winter! Take this time to cozy up and get to know your new Delaware home. Turn on your [...]

Now that youre living in Delaware and have the kitchen of your dreams, what do you need to stock it like a pro?

Whether you just moved into brand new home or the pre-owned home of your dreams, the Kitchen was a major factor in your home buying decision. No matter what, the Chef will appreciate stocking the space with the most popular [...]

Active Adults Realty owners Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker and Bill Bell, Associate Broker presented the 2015 Shining Star Award Winners at an intimate holiday gathering on December 16^th at Bethany Blues in Lewes. This, the 3^rd Annual Shining Star Award Ceremony, recognizes the exceptional work in real estate and service provided by members of the [...]