This week I’m spotlighting Tower Hill https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/tower-hill/, a wonderful new neighborhood east of Route 1 that’s being built by the Carl Freeman Companies to exist in harmony with nature. In March the neighborhood was honored with the 2024 Developer Award by the Sussex Conservation District because of its environmentally brilliant design. In particular the award noted:

Are you a new resident of Delaware, or thinking about making the move? If so, here’s a list of fun facts that’ll help you feel like more of a local once you get the key to your new [...]

Whether you’re drawn to communities that have been specifically developed for people who are 55 and over, or are still raising your kids, here are some details from our list of the “Top 10” Active Adult Communities. 

While we also have to pay transfer taxes that are typically divided between the buyer and seller, this is a one-time charge. Click here to learn some of the reasons why our taxes are so low, and how that drives our robust economy https://www.choosedelaware.com/press-releases/delaware-has-one-of-lowest-tax-burdens-in-us/.

This week I’m spotlighting a major force in New Castle County – the Newark Senior Center https://newarkseniorcenter.com/. The organization is celebrating its 50^th Anniversary, and offers the following services for members who pay $33 a year or $300 for a lifetime membership:

As a result we have tremendous flooding in low-lying areas, with long stretches of roads either closed or significantly limited in the amount of traffic they’ll accommodate. On days like this it’s fairly easy for us to convince homebuyers to get the facts about flood insurance because these familiar places are literally underwater.

As described below, The Lodge at Truitt Homestead https://truittlodge.com/ offers a similar opportunity. It’s located in Rehoboth near King’s Creek and the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. The best way to describe the feeling I get when perusing the Web site is that I’m looking at a brochure for a luxury cruise with fine accommodations, great food, and a wide range of social, recreational and educational activities, all of which are summed up in this fun video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZePM4XcXoB0.

It's hard to believe that I have been living in Delaware for nearly 25 years. My first visit here was way back in 1991, and by 1999, I made the decision to make this place my permanent home. The main reason behind my move was for a fresh start. I was looking for new opportunities and a change of scenery. Delaware seemed like the perfect place for that.  Before that, I've lived in a few different places like Pennsylvania, The Netherlands, New Mexico, South Korea, and Maryland.

Cape Henlopen is front and center of my radar since we live about a mile away and we take our dog for a long walk there just about every single day.  But regardless of where you live you’re never too far from other parks and nature preserves that are likewise protected. Even better, the Delaware State Parks Web site https://destateparks.com/ spotlights an astounding array of experiences you can enjoy – from paranormal adventures to Autumn-specific nature and cultural events to the perfect camp site or gathering place. Here are a few especially cool ones.

Buying a new construction home can be an exciting experience. From being the very first owner to customizing your home's features, there are a lot of benefits. However, it can also be a bit overwhelming to navigate the complexities of buying a home that's under construction.