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15 Worst States to Live in During Retirement

Kiplinger rated all 50 states based on quantifiable factors that are important to many retirees, and posted

"The 15 Worst States to Live In During Retirement"

The rankings penalized states with high living expensesespecially taxes and health care costsand rewarded states with relatively prosperous populations of residents age 65 and up. They [...]

Why Do Americans Move?

Why Do Americans Consider Moving to Another State? Americans move for many reasons.

  • In a recent Harris Poll, Americans listed "change in climate/weather" as their top reason for wanting to relocate.
  • 41% would move for a better job opportunity.
  • Being closer to loved ones filled out 3 of the top 6 reasons why Americans move.

Check out the Top 6 Reasons Americans move on the graphic [...]

7 Things to Know About Living in an Age-Restricted Community

"House hunting for active-adult living can be a whole new ball game," says Devon Thorsby, the Real Estate editor at U.S. News and World Report.

Devon recently contacted me and we talked about what you need to know about living in an Age-Restricted Community.

The resulting article appeared online at U.S. News and World Report on April 7, [...]

Welcome to our new mobile-friendly website

Update: Watch Our Tutorial. We make it easy to navigate Delaware Real Estate!

ActiveAdultsDelaware.com - this website - has been online since May of 2006! Meet our new mobile-friendly website at www.ActiveAdultsRealty.com!

I was just an individual REALTOR at the time, but I realized that I had to find a niche to be successful in real estate [...]

Ingrid Kollist Joins The Active Adults Realty Team

We are pleased to welcome Ingrid Kollist, REALTOR to the Team at Active Adults Realty in Lewes.

Ingrid Kollist, a New York native, moved to Lewes, Delaware in 2015 after a 30-year career with the U.S. Department of State which took her to Helsinki, Tallinn, Stockholm, Berlin and Tel Aviv. She also spent many years in the Washington DC area, [...]

The Appraisal Came in Low - Is it the end of the deal?

We're ready to buy. What happens if the Appraisal Comes in Low?

Morale can really take a dive when the appraisal comes in low. Unfortunately, this happens more often that youd expect because buyers will bid higher than the property value to secure the house of their dreams. Saving while securing the deal can require some creative thinking, [...]

Meet The Stapletons: Our Featured Boomers

Our Featured Boomers are Tom and Jackie Stapleton of Bridgeville.

Tom and Jackie Stapleton hit the ground running after relocating to Southern Delaware from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Tom, a professor who retired from teaching after 35 years in the public schools and local universities, and Jackie, who spent 30 years in social services, [...]

Is it a good time to buy real estate?

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs. And do they know if it's good time to buy real [...]

Bravo to Our 5th Year and 2016s Top Producers

As we celebrate 5 years as a Delaware Real Estate Brokerage, we are also proud to acknowledge our Shining Star Award Winners and 2016s Top Producers.

The Active Adults Realty Annual Shining Star Awards recognize the exceptional work in real estate and client service provided by members of the Active Adults Realty Team.

We feel it is very important to recognize our Agents/REALTORS for their achievements in the local real estate market, says [...]

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