Baby Boomers

Should I Get a Mortgage in Retirement?

With the increasing debt facing many Boomers today, it may be wise to consider other options besides a mortgage in retirement.

Is getting a mortgage in retirement the best idea for you? Delaware real estate broker, Kathy Sperl-Bell of Active Adults Realty discusses the realities of mortgage debt for today's Boomers and the options they [...]

Sell Your Home Now and Buy in Delaware While the Time Is Right

Now is that rare time when you can sell your home and buy anew home and win on both ends.

Where do our buyers come from? More every year are moving here to Delaware from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and even more are planning to do so when they retire.

When the housing market crashed in 2007/2008, plans changed. People planning for [...]

What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit and How Can They be a Benefit to Boomers?

Having an Accessory Dwelling Unit can be a great option for Boomers who wish to Age in Place

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is legally part of the same property as the main home and cannot be bought or sold separately. You may know them as granny flats, in-law suites, laneway houses, backyard cottages, basement apartments or even tiny [...]

How Delaware Boomers Care For Aging Parents

Boomers and their parents are living longer. Delaware has much to offer those caring for aging parents and wanting to retire to this state.

Are you ready to retire but youre still caring for aging parents? We hear this from many of our Baby Boomer clients. So many of us are caring for one or more parent and hesitate to move to our desired [...]

Lower Delaware Taxes Attract Retirees from Surrounding High Tax States

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 [...]

Consumer Alert: Beware of Scammers Targeting Delaware Active Adults

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 [...]

What Are My Healthcare Options in Delaware?

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 [...]

Should I Sell My Home Before I Retire?

Considering selling your home before retirement? It is best to plan ahead.

As a REALTOR at Active Adults Realty, we deal with many clients who are getting ready to retire. When the time comes, do you know what your next step is going to be? If you are planning to relocate when you retire, [...]

Kathy's New Year Resolution

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This year I have made a resolution to bring you more relevant information to help you in the buying and selling process. Watch the video above to find out more.

Are you looking for more info about retiring, moving to Delaware and buying a new home? I want to hear from you! The goal [...]

News Journal Interviews Clients of Active Adults Realty

The News Journal Kent County Reporter, Jerry Smith, contacted me while he was researching the growth in the population of both retirees and soon to be retired people in Kent County. We could verify a lot of his research and we suggested he talk with Jack and Virginia Cotterman. They selected Dover to be on the East Coast, closer to their [...]

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