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5 Reasons to Sell Before Spring

Spring is closer than you think. No matter what the groundhog said today, you have less time than you think to get your home on the market before the busy spring season.

Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their homes on the market as buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. However, the next six [...]

The Fed Raised Rates: What Does that Mean?

You may have heard that the Federal Reserve raised rates...

But what does that mean if you are looking to buy a home in the near future?

Many in the housing industry have predicted that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the policy-making arm of the Federal Reserve, would vote to raise the federal fund's target rate at their December [...]

Sangria: 2016's Best Summer Thirst Quencher

2016's Best Summer Thirst Quencher starts with its humble roots in Spain. Sangria has grown to become a popular, refreshing party drink around the world. In the United States, Sangria was first tasted at the 1964 World's Fair in New York. The Spanish World area served this fruity wine punch to its visitors, and history was [...]

FREE How-to Clinics on June 18

Free How-to Clinics

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and longtime national partner Lowes are hosting FREE how-to clinics for women volunteers as part of the ninth annual National Women Build. Habitats Women Build project empowers women across the country to impact the global housing crisis and help low-income families build strength, [...]

How to Qualify for a Lower Interest Rate

Did You Know... If Just One Of You Apply You Could Qualify for a Lower Rate!

Ken Harney, at The Nation's Housing posed this question: When you and a spouse or partner apply together for a home loan, could you be leaving money on the table by paying too high an interest rate?

His answer: "New research from the Federal Reserve suggests the [...]

ACTIVE ADULTS DELAWARE � Since 2006

Our independent brokerage was recently featured in Milestones, a Special Publication of the Cape Gazette.

As a featured business in this special section, the article titled, ACTIVE ADULTS DELAWARE Since 2006, talks about our boutique brokerage's unique approach to selling real estate. We are very happy to post the following article and links [...]

Active Adults Realty Receives 2015 All Star Award

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All Star Brokerage Recognized for Achievements Using Online Marketing Tools to Drive Success

LEWES, Delaware - Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker and Bill Bell, Associate Broker at Active Adults Realty owners are pleased to have been named a 2015 All Star Award winner by Constant Contact, Inc. This annual award recognizes the most successful 10% of [...]

Delaware's Real Estate Taxes are the 4th Lowest-Again!

Delaware has the nations 4th-lowest real estate property tax rate, according to a recent report from WalletHub.

Aiding Delaware is the lack of vehicle property taxes seen in other states. The rankings were as follows.

  • Real-Estate Property Tax Rank*: 4th
  • Vehicle Property Tax Rank*: 1st
  • Real-Estate Tax on Median State House Value: $1,231
  • Real-Estate Tax on Median U.S. House Value:
  • [...]
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