Real Estate

Do Solar Panels Sell Homes in Delaware?

If you have installedsolar panels, will it help you sell your home faster and for more money?

Many homeowners question if installing solar panels will increase their home's value and cause it to sell faster. If you own the solar system, then the answer is a resounding YES. But if you have a leased solar system, the answer could be YES or it [...]

Helping Active Adults Find the Right Retirement Community

Our own Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Debbie Shearer, was featured in the article Is a Retirement Community the Right Option for You? Did you see the Delaware Today article? You can read the full article here.

Shearer, along with the team of REALTORS at Active Adults Realty, has a specialized understanding in serving both buyers [...]

How Will I Know If I Like Living in Delaware?

Thinking of relocating to Delaware, but have questions?

Many people have questions about retiring and moving to a new community, you are not alone. This morning, I got a call asking if it is possible to rent a home in one of Delaware's active adult communities. The caller said, eventually we will want to purchase a retirement home, but how [...]

What do buyers really buy despite what they tell us initially?

A client relocating to Delawaresaid "I want a 3 bed, 2 bath home for $250,000", but actually bought...

We have assisted many clients relocating to Delaware who think they want one thing but end up with something completely different. Its not that we dont listen to you when you tell us what youre looking for or what you must have. But, to be [...]

Should I Encourage My Aging Parents to Relocate to Delaware?

My elderly parents do not want to move

We get quite a few calls from Baby Boomers who want to relocate their aging parents to Delaware. Some are moving here themselves and do not want to leave their parents behind. But, do the parents even want to move? In many cases, they dont want to leave their home of 40 years or [...]

Moving from Area Code 732 to 302 When You Retire

Are you thinking about retiring to Delaware?

Another call from area code 732! On a daily basis, we notice certain trends and this is one of them. When we see another call coming in from area code 732, we already know so much about them. We know, for example, that -

  • The Caller lives in Central Jersey or the northern counties on the Jersey
  • [...]

What's the Difference Between Age Restricted and Age Targeted?

Are All Active Adult Communities Exclusively 55+?

This question is coming up more often from you, our Buyer Clients. You have been reading about 55+ active adult communities for years as you have been planning for your retirement. Now the time has come and you are on our web site or others you found in a Google search and you find the term [...]

When choosing a retirement community, I want age diversity

 

I had to laugh when I read this comment when we asked What other information or topics would you like to learn more about!

More than just old folk communities. As a senior, I want age diversity where I live, not just the aged.

First, thank you to all who took our recent survey. As I often say, the best articles result from your questions, [...]

Should I retire in Delaware or North Carolina?

Deciding whether to relocate and where to retire is one of the biggest decisions you might ever have to make.

In our recent survey, we asked what additional information would be helpful to our prospective buyers. Many of you are planning to relocate but have not yet decided where you want to move. One respondent commented [...]

2 Myths Holding Back Buyers

In Realtor.coms recent article, Home Buyers Top Mortgage Fears: Which One Scares You? they mention that 46% of potential home buyers fear they wont qualify for a mortgage to the point that they dont even try.

Here are the two myths holding back buyers...

Myth #1: I Need a 20% Down Payment

Buyers overestimate the down payment funds needed to qualify for a home loan. According to the [...]

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