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 [...]
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 [...]
Are you getting ready to sell your home? You’ve cleaned, staged, and prepped—BUT before you list, take one last walk-through with a buyer’s eye. It's the smallest details that can make a really big difference. Here are three pretty common turnoffs that could send buyers [...]
Lewes is the Place for Homes and History on September 21st and 22nd
Surprise! I love houses, new and old, and am always enthusiastic about learning about the latest home and lifestyle technologies, decorating and landscaping options. In other words, all of the things that turn our houses into beloved [...]
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.
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If you’re looking for an Independent Living option https://mooringsatlewes.org/independent-living/, you can enjoy a spacious home with minimal maintenance and access to a wide range of amenities, including a fitness center, dog park, library, performance hall and fine dining at the Boathouse Bistro and the Chart House. The dining option may be especially appealing if you don’t feel like cooking even though you have a full kitchen in your home.
A lot of us spend a lot of time thinking about how we’ll transition from living in our wonderful Delaware single family homes and condos to places that will give us a lot more joy as we age. It’s inevitable, in fact, for that sprawling green lawn to lose some of its appeal when we get tired of pushing the mower . . .
While everyone on the Active Adults Realty® team is deeply committed to being top-notch real estate professionals, they also bring fascinating life experiences to their work.
If You’re Ready to Buy, Know Before You Go
One of the most useful resources for folks moving to Delaware from other states is our Buyer’s Guide https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/buyers/. It offers a mix of the fun stuff, including the “Explore the Area” link that spotlights interesting aspects of virtually every town from Wilmington up north to Fenwick Island down south. As you explore each you’ll learn which are the best for beach and outdoor enthusiasts, which offer the most cultural attractions, and more.