How the reduction of itemized deductions may impact income tax and refunds for those living in the state of Delaware.

Losing itemized tax deductions

The full impact of recent changes to income tax deductions is starting to become apparent, even in Delaware where traditionally residents enjoy lower state taxes. I spoke to a friend the other [...]

When homebuyers across Delaware begin their home research, they want to see all of the available options. In many instances, the results will include both new build construction and existing [...]

Wow, closing costs are high in Delaware until you understand the comparisons.

Are the closing costs in Delaware truly higher? Are they comparing apples to apples?

Lets define closing costs but also talk about other costs and fees incurred when you buy a new home.

Wow, closing costs are high in Delaware, one of our clients recently [...]

Are there any homes for sale in a Delaware 55+ community for less than $150K?

The answer is yes but not very many. Most homes in this price range are manufactured homes found in parks or communities in which you do not own the land. Instead of an HOA, where you purchase a lot/home package, the land in these communities is owned by the [...]

Mortgage Recasting can help lower mortgage payments and can be a great option for retirees.

Broker/Owner Kathy Sperl-Bell invites Pete Green from US Bank Home Mortgage to explain mortgage recasting. Watch to see why Mortgage Recasting could help retirees make a smooth transition when selling thier current home a moving into their retirement [...]

Try out our newly designed Home Search page to find your dream home for retirement in Delaware.

Hi, this is Kathy Sperl-Bell at Active Adults Realty in Delaware, and today I want to show you just how easy it is to search for your next home and learn all about Delaware in the [...]

The time is now to get in on the latest Delaware New Home Communities

Wherever you go in many parts of Delaware, youll see signs of new home communities with heavy equipment moving dirt. Drive back in a few weeks, and model homes are dotting the landscape but so often they all look alike. As REALTORS, we always take note of these new [...]

Don't let information overload harm your ability to make good decisions and be careful about where you look online!

Active Adults Realty Broker/Owner Kathy Sperl-Bell discusses the best sources of information when buying a home and how you can avoid information overload.

Help! I have information overload. Hi, this is Kathy Sperl-Bell at [...]

The good newsis, interest rates HAVE NOT skyrocketed.

This guest post comes to us from our friend, Pete Green, Branch Manager at Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group.

With the onset of strong home sales, housing starts, higher import price, and other key economic factors, not to mention Federal Reserve rate increases, experts pegged 30-year rates to [...]

Is a cash offer best? How the home purchase is financed is not the only way to make sure your offer is most attractive to home sellers.

Is a home seller more willing to accept a cash offer over a one with a mortgage? Not always. Kathy Sperl-Bell of Active Adults Realty in Delaware explains that a "complete offer" is what makes a great offer [...]