Delaware Real Estate

What Town Is That Delaware Community Located In?

Delaware Real Estate Broker, Kathy Sperl-Bell shares some insight into actual Delaware community locations and their mailing addresses.

We often get questions about mailing addresses and why they have a town name that seems so far away from the community a home buyer is looking into. The reason why this is might surprise you and yet it is a [...]

January 2018 Tax Changes: What Delaware Homeowners Need to Know

Learn four ways the January 1, 2018Delaware tax changes may impact your federal and state taxes.

First, let me state I am a Real Estate Broker, not a tax or financial expert. I do, however, want to bring to your attention certain tax changes that might affect you if you live in Delaware. The good news: recent changes will affect you far [...]

What does Dual Agency mean when it comes to Real Estate?

Who does Your Delaware REALTOR Represent in a Real Estate Transaction?

Sometimes situations come up where the real estate agent may be representing both the buyer and the seller, this is called Dual Agency. Is this even legal? What should you know as someone buying or selling a home in this [...]

The SALT Deduction - How Changes Will Affect Homeowners In Delaware

Changes to the SALT Deductions - How will Delaware homeowners be impacted?

In today's Ask The Broker video, I discuss the recent changes in the tax law regarding SALT (State and Local Tax Deductions) and what kind of impact it will have on Delaware homeowners and those in the Mid-Atlantic [...]

The First Step in Your Delaware Home Search is Elimination

Active Adults Realty agents help buyers narrow their Delaware home search

One of our real estate agents, AlWillis, told me that his first meeting with prospective buyers is more about elimination than it is about consideration. So, I asked him what he meant by [...]

Is a Resale Home a Better Value in Delaware?

Buying a Resale Home vs New Construction

When we first opened our doors, many of the out-of-state buyers that came to Delaware for the first time just wanted to look at new construction, certain that a new home was always better. Sometimes, they refused to look at any existing homes, even in a community they fell in love with. Recently, [...]

Delaware is More Than Lower Property Taxes

There are more costs than property taxes and sales taxes; other costs are important and healthcare is a priority.

I couldnt have said it better myself and I often do remind our buyer clients that lower taxes alone are not a good enough reason to relocate at our age.

Lets talk cost of living

I am not originally from Delaware and I have lived [...]

Meet the Cloonans - Our Featured Boomers

Meet Jack and Linda Cloonan, of Millsboro, DE - Our Featured Boomers.

Jack and Linda Cloonan relocated to Delaware in July 2017, from Scarborough,Maine, where Linda was the Office Manager of a Pediatric Dental practice, and Jack, an FBI Agent and Crisis Managment Consultant. Together, they chose to move to the community of [...]

8 Reasons to Use a REALTOR� When Buying New Construction

When it comes to a new construction home, the #1 home buyers mistake is not using a REALTOR.

Many homebuyers think they can save money by not using a real estate agent and, instead, they buy directly from the builders sales agent. This is a myth, and one that can lead to costly [...]

Do Solar Panels Sell Homes in Delaware?

If you have installedsolar panels, will it help you sell your home faster and for more money?

Many homeowners question if installing solar panels will increase their home's value and cause it to sell faster. If you own the solar system, then the answer is a resounding YES. But if you have a leased solar system, the answer could be YES or it [...]

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