Youve dreamed about this day for years. Some days the only thing that kept you going was the thought that one day you would finally be able to retire at the beach. Well here you are, youre free to do whatever you want and living at the beach in Coastal Delaware. Now [...]
Should I stay in this big house that I have lived in forever, with so many memories of good times with family and friends? Sometimes I can almost hear the arguments going on in my clients heads, weighing the plusses and minuses of making a move as they plan for retirement. Should I stay where I am despite the high taxes and downsize to a [...]
All Boomers want to live in a new age-restricted, Active Adult Community (AAC), with a huge clubhouse, an Activities Director, etc. NOT!
If you listen to the big builders at an NAHB Conference or the 50+ Housing Council, thats what they will tell you. They have done the research, they say, and they are building new communities designed to [...]
When the going gets tough, the tough buy assets and Real Estate is one of your best assets. People might go bankrupt, companies can go out of business, but real estate is always a solid investment. Its not a short term investment, but over the long term, real estate will generally pay you a solid return on investment. The price of a home [...]
Before Active Adult communities, what did people do when they retired? Some went fishing or discovered artistic talents and began painting. Others indulged a passion for gardening or relaxed with a good [...]
If the only reason you are thinking of a move islowertaxes, think again.Over the years of raising a family andadvancing careers, taxes that go up every few years are overlooked. But,as we get ready for retirement or a change in career, concern about cost of livingmoves up the list. All of a sudden, the idea of moving away from the [...]
Are lower taxes enough of a reason to relocate? Maybe not, but it can be the main motivating factor for many Boomers who are preparing for retirement. If you live in New Jersey, a state with one of the highest sales taxes or New York, one of the 5 least tax-friendly states, Delaware is worth a look. Delaware ranks a low 47th when [...]
Last year the woodworking shop opened at the Heritage Shores Club. Im told it has every imaginable tool so we should expect to see some wonderful pieces on display at residents homes. To help hone their skills, Del Tech is offering a wood carving class at the clubhouse for Heritage Shores residents [...]
Have you ever noticed that sometimes you play the best golf on the best golf courses? When The Peninsula first opened and they hosted a group of Realtors for a golf outing, I played some of the best golf I had played in years. We love it that we have clients that have bought vacation or retirement homes at The Peninsula because sometimes [...]
Active Adult communities are not for everyone. For some, the idea of living in a town where you can walk to shops, restaurants, the public library and more might be more appealing. In towns like Milton, there are some great opportunities in this market and there is something for everyone. You have town water and town sewer, with an existing [...]
