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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As longtime Delaware residents, we sometimes just assume people who are considering moving here already understand all of the reasons why it’s a great place to live and own a business. And last week we got another great reminder with this [...]
Thanks to all of our friends and clients for a wonderful year in 2025. Our entire team is a little house-crazy because we know how great people feel when they find the perfect home in one of Delaware’s many diverse communities. As you’ll see at [...]
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 [...]