September marks the beginning of Hurricane Season for many parts of the U.S., including Delaware, and if you live alongside the ocean or our inland bays and creeks you might face greater risks of flooding. But living inland, surrounded by woods, marshes and roads, doesn’t mean you’re not also at risk because flooding can happen for other [...]
If you visit the Communities link https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/ at the Active Adults Web site you’ll see several dozen neighborhoods through Delaware offering a range of features. Some are comprised primarily of homes and perhaps a pool. Others have more amenities – with pickleball courts, club houses and walking trails [...]
Last week I posted some smart insider tips for perfect days at the beaches along Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2025/06/09/check-out-these-insider-tips-on-how-to-have-the-perfect-beach-day/. I spotlighted some different types of beaches, including those along the bay that are better if [...]
Now that Spring is in full bloom and marching toward summer, it’s a great time for celebrating your garden, Delaware’s wonderful public parks, and the phenomenon that’s having a huge impact on many lives: [...]
On Saturday, May 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the town of Old New Castle will hold an event to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of A Day in Old New Castle, https://www.historicnewcastle.com/, one of the state’s earliest commemoration of historic preservation. On that day in 1925 local residents, business owners and visitors showed their love [...]
If you moved to Delaware when you reached “active adult” status it might have been for our peaceful beaches, abundant natural spaces (including our pristine parks https://www.destateparks.com/) or the opportunity to live in a beautiful home in an amenity-rich community https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/featured-areas/.
But you might have [...]
After one of the coldest winters in recent memory, we’re finally seeing the temps hitting 50-plus and early buds that will be in solid bloom by the end of this month. For a lot of us, that’s sparking the desire to get outside for long hikes, bike rides, swims, pickleball matches and other fun things to do when you’ve got an active [...]
One of the most important aspects of Active Adults’ success in serving home buyers and sellers in is our deep knowledge of Delaware. We can easily describe the benefits of living in each of our three counties – New Castle, Kent and Sussex. We’re adept at explaining how our very low property tax rates impact affordability, choice and [...]
It’s finally happening – a $100 million construction project that will fulfill a grand vision for Wilmington’s east-side waterfront as a premier place for living, working and recreation. Whether you already live in New Castle County or are considering a home in the area [...]
Do you ever dream of owning a beautiful home near one of our many waterways? While it might be top-of-mind more often during the warm months when so many flock to our many ocean and bay communities, your search can be a lot more pleasurable on autumn days with picture-perfect weather and smaller [...]