New Construction

Why Does The Same Home Cost More In Another Community?

When Builders and Developers determine the price for new construction homes, it usually starts with the land.

Have you ever wondered why the exact same home in one community costs more in another community? Broker/Owner Kathy Sperl-Bell explains the factors that affect home prices and the reasons they can vary between [...]

Do You Recommend Buying an Extended Delivery Home?

You may need to think twice before entering into a contract with a builder for an Extended Delivery Home.

Is an extended delivery home really the best option for you when you buy your home for retirement? Delaware real estate broker, Kathy Sperl-Bell of Active Adults Realty explains the current state of extended delivery homes and how you [...]

What Should I Do If The Community I Want To Live In Is Almost Sold Out?

The new home community you love may be almost sold out, so consider your options carefully

Not quite ready to make your move but see that your dream community is nearly sold out? Here are some things you should consider when it comes to a new home purchase that may happen earlier than you [...]

Delaware Community Update for November 2018

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 [...]

Better Plan Now if You Want a New Construction Home in Delaware

When you retire and buy your last home, you want it to be perfect. Why not, you worked hard all these years and now is time for the reward.

Many of you want a new home, one where you can make all the selections and have everything you always wanted. You may have heard, there is a lot of new construction in Delaware, especially in Southern [...]

Dont Build a Deck If You Really Want a Sunroom

If I want a sunroom, why would I build a deck on my new home?

Building a new home can be more expensive than you may have planned for. The last time you built a new home was perhaps 20, 30, or more years ago. Or, you may never have been able to build a new home before now and youre not familiar with the process. And, by the way, each and [...]

8 Reasons to Use a REALTOR� When Buying New Construction

When it comes to a new construction home, the #1 home buyers mistake is not using a REALTOR.

Many homebuyers think they can save money by not using a real estate agent and, instead, they buy directly from the builders sales agent. This is a myth, and one that can lead to costly [...]

Is Year-end a Good Time to Buy a Home in Delaware?

Is it a good idea to buy a new home this time of year?

Many of our real estate clients want to know if the fall is a good time of year to buy a new home in Delaware. So many of our buyer clients are moving to Delaware from somewhere else, it is a question we hear often.

The answer can often depend on your life cycle stage. When people are [...]

10 Things You Must Do Before Buying a New Construction Home

Considering buying new construction? Time to do your homework!

I've spent a lot of time on this blog talking about buying new construction and if it is the right option for you in your retirement. As mentioned in a previous post, 45%-55% of our buyer clients over the past 5 years alone have purchased new construction homes. Recently, I [...]

55+ Truitt Homestead Exclusive Preview Event

Truitt Homestead Exclusive Preview Event

Saturday, June 3 | 12pm to 3pm

A NEW Luxury Independent Living Community in Rehoboth Beach!

Truitt Homestead is a maintenance-free community offering extensive amenities and services catered to those looking for enhanced independent living. Next to Kings Creek and Rehoboth Beach Country Club, its the only new home community in this prime location with pricing from the upper [...]

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