Moving to Delaware isn’t just about finding a new house—it’s about choosing a new lifestyle. Whether you are coming from a large family home in North Jersey or a brownstone in Philadelphia, the move can feel [...]
While I’ve always appreciated all of the beautiful nature spots in Sussex County, I’m especially grateful for the Rotary Club’s Great Walks & Trails Guide and am going to continue posting about some of the most interesting ways to experience nature down near the beach.
This week I’m spotlighting a very walkabout that’s especially [...]
By: Broker Bill
If you’ve been out touring homes recently, you’ve likely noticed a shift in how we get started. For some, being asked to sign a Written Buyer Agreement before seeing a single property can feel like a "big step."
But here at Active Adults Delaware, we believe in doing things by the book. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on why this "formality" is actually your greatest protection in today's market. We call it the [...]
By: Broker Bill
If you live in the Mid-Atlantic or the Tri-State area, you’ve likely felt the "tax squeeze." Whether it’s the annual property tax shock in New Jersey, the "piggyback" local taxes in Maryland, or the multi-layered city and state taxes in New [...]
Once again, I find myself turning back to the Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden Guide for outstanding ways to update and increase the value of our homes. I am spotlighting two more great subjects: installing outdoor lighting to extend your enjoyment of your home late into the evening, and finding a contractor who can transform your home improvement dreams into [...]
Why your 2026 home improvement decisions deserve careful thought—and how to get the best ROI.
Last week I posted some thoughts to help you plan gardens that are apt to do well in
Delaware’s climate and also spotlighted some upcoming Garden Tours down near the beaches
that will inspire you to make it happen. With special thanks to The Cape Gazette for creating [...]
Every once in a while I write a post that’s focused on our essential business – helping people find their dream homes. The topic is top-of-mind right now because the days are rapidly getting longer, reminding us that Spring is just a few weeks away. This year, like every year, that means more homes will be for sale among Delaware’s most [...]
As longtime Delaware residents, we sometimes just assume people who are considering moving here already understand all of the reasons why it’s a great place to live and own a business. And last week we got another great reminder with this [...]
September marks the beginning of Hurricane Season for many parts of the U.S., including Delaware, and if you live alongside the ocean or our inland bays and creeks you might face greater risks of flooding. But living inland, surrounded by woods, marshes and roads, doesn’t mean you’re not also at risk because flooding can happen for other [...]
If you visit the Communities link https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/ at the Active Adults Web site you’ll see several dozen neighborhoods through Delaware offering a range of features. Some are comprised primarily of homes and perhaps a pool. Others have more amenities – with pickleball courts, club houses and walking trails [...]