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Maximizing Your Equity: Home Improvements That Will Pay Off in 2026

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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 [...]

The March "Sweet Spot": 5 Local Favorites to Visit in Early Spring

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There is a brief, magical window in Sussex County right around late March. The winter chill is finally losing its grip, the first crocuses are peeking through the soil in Zwaanendael Park, and—most importantly—our world-class local restaurants haven't yet reached "2-hour-wait" status. Before the Spring Break crowds arrive and the summer [...]

GET INSPIRED BY LOCAL GARDENS AND GO NATIVE WITH YOUR SPRINGTIME PLANTING

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Two awesome things happened in the past week. We had our first couple of days of warm sunshine (followed by a blustery cold spell) and the Cape Gazette published its Spring 2026 Home & Garden Guide. It’s full of information that will motivate you to get outside and make some magic with your yard, with two features that are especially [...]

Trails Less Traveled

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Love the Junction & Breakwater but tired of the weekend crowds? It’s time to go 'off-map.' From the elevated boardwalks of Gordons Pond to the silent, pine-scented paths of the Great Marsh, we’ve found the three best coastal loops where you can actually hear the birds and less bicycle [...]

NORTHERN DELAWARE IS AN EASY DRIVE TO PENNSYLVANIA GETAWAYS

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Last week, I spotlighted several fun places that make for easy day trip. This week, with more insights from the USA Today Network and our amazing News Journal, I’m looking just over the horizon to Pennsylvania.

 

All of these lovely places are within a few hours drive from Wilmington, and they offer a diverse array of experiences for folks [...]

The First State of Adventure: Spring Day Trips in Delaware

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It’s now easy to see and feel Spring just over the horizon, with more daylight and gradually rising temperatures. A lot of us will spend the early days of the season tending to our gardens and yards, enjoying the evolution of nature, and exercising outside [...]

SPRING IS COMING – AND SO ARE NEW HOME OPPORTUNITIES

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Every once in a while I write a post that’s focused on our essential business – helping people find their dream homes. The topic is top-of-mind right now because the days are rapidly getting longer, reminding us that Spring is just a few weeks away. This year, like every year, that means more homes will be for sale among Delaware’s most [...]

WARM UP WITH THESE HEALTHY AND TASTY SOUPS

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Regardless of how active you are, it’s easy to find yourself drawn indoors during the coldest winter months. Even more so if you’ve got a fire going, a good book or Netflix series, or something wonderful simmering on the stove. Soups are especially nice because they fill your home with wonderful scents, and because they can be tasty and [...]

THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE MAKES LIFE SO MUCH MORE INTERESTING

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Find out how at UD By-the-Sea on May 19th-22nd

Life seems to get better if you’re always learning. Taking the time to explore interesting subjects in greater detail. Traveling away from your home and the common destinations around it. Meeting and spending time with people with whom you have a lot in common – and those who are even more [...]

EXERCISE CAN BEAT BACK PARKINSON'S AND BOOST YOUR MOOD

 

 

Many Active Adults clients are moving to Delaware because there are so many outdoor recreational opportunities on our beaches and our many state parks, and several well-established communities with aquatic centers, walking and biking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, and clubhouses that foster social gatherings.

 

Unfortunately, some of us are facing physical challenges that stem from the progression of [...]

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