Now that Spring is in full bloom and marching toward summer, it’s a great time for celebrating your garden, Delaware’s wonderful public parks, and the phenomenon that’s having a huge impact on many lives: [...]
On Saturday, May 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the town of Old New Castle will hold an event to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of A Day in Old New Castle, https://www.historicnewcastle.com/, one of the state’s earliest commemoration of historic preservation. On that day in 1925 local residents, business owners and visitors showed their love [...]
After one of the coldest winters in recent memory, we’re finally seeing the temps hitting 50-plus and early buds that will be in solid bloom by the end of this month. For a lot of us, that’s sparking the desire to get outside for long hikes, bike rides, swims, pickleball matches and other fun things to do when you’ve got an active [...]
One of the most important aspects of Active Adults’ success in serving home buyers and sellers in is our deep knowledge of Delaware. We can easily describe the benefits of living in each of our three counties – New Castle, Kent and Sussex. We’re adept at explaining how our very low property tax rates impact affordability, choice and [...]
Delaware is full of kind-hearted people who go out of their way to make life better for others. I see this again and again down here in Sussex County, where volunteer organizations do wonderful things to help aging seniors stay in their homes [...]
From the top of New Castle to the bottom of Sussex, our entire state has been transformed into a winter wonderland over the past few days. And with temperatures forecasted to stay just above freezing on the warmest days in the next week, we know the snow won’t disappear any time [...]
Today’s post is time-sensitive for two reasons: One, we have a big election coming up on November 5th, and if you’re new to Delaware you might have questions about who represents your district and need some additional info from the Cape Gazette’s Election Guide before casting your vote. Two, we’re in the midst of one of the most spectacular autumns I can remember, and the paper’s [...]
Do you ever dream of owning a beautiful home near one of our many waterways? While it might be top-of-mind more often during the warm months when so many flock to our many ocean and bay communities, your search can be a lot more pleasurable on autumn days with picture-perfect weather and smaller [...]
Plan Your Fall Getaway to Chincoteague
I want to do more posts about day trips and weekend getaways since there are so many wonderful destinations in Delaware and the adjoining states. Places you can drive to in two hours or less, with charming accommodations, wonderful restaurants, quaint shops and scenic wonders. This week I’m focusing [...]
Lewes is the Place for Homes and History on September 21st and 22nd
Surprise! I love houses, new and old, and am always enthusiastic about learning about the latest home and lifestyle technologies, decorating and landscaping options. In other words, all of the things that turn our houses into beloved [...]