Blog :: 08-2015

Don't Report Us As SPAM, You Requested This Info!

Today was a bad day. We have spent years researching and gathering information to share with prospective clients.

Our website www.activeadultsdelaware.com has lots and lots of useful data on so many topics, some real estate related and some to help people learn about living in Delaware.

We also give people opportunities to request additional [...]

Boutique Brokerages are changing the face of Real Estate

Kathy Sperl-Bell and Bill Bell

When I read this recent article in Inman Select, the first thing I noticed is that all of the boutique brokerages they referenced were started by women or a husband/wife team.

SAN FRANCISCO Boutique real estate brokerages march to the beat of their own drum and theyre on fire.

Their popularity is fueled, in part, by the passion of their owners, who cultivate unique brands, cultures and business

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UPDATE: Delaware Food Truck Road Trips

Food Truck Update: And the Trucks keep on rolling After a successful September opening with hundreds of people rolling in for the festivity, Epworth United Methodist Church will continue Food Truck Fridays at the Epworth United Methodist Church on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.The next Food Truck Friday is on October 9 from 4-7pm. [...]

A Walk through Rehoboth Beach Main Street

Editor's Note: Gail Alm shared this post about Rehoboth Beach and its Main Street Program. I think it's worth the share as well.

Emily Wallrath Schmidt posted the main street post of the week about Rehoboth Beach. Titled, "A Walk through Rehoboth Beach Main Street," Wallrath Schmidt, Associate Manager of Communication and Developement, [...]

We get hundreds of inquiries every month

Remember that phrase Letterman used Letters, we get letters, we get lots and lots of letters letteeeeers!

Well, in this Internet age, we get hundreds of inquiries and emails every day, lots of them. In real estate terms they are called Leads. Actually, in any business, inquiries are called leads and the idea is to turn those leads into [...]

Ask The Broker: REALTORS and New Construction

Kathy Sperl-Bell and Bill Bell

We want to buy new construction. Do we need a REALTOR?

Absolutely YES. The REALTOR you need is a good Buyer Agent that knows the area, knows the builders and can help you evaluate which one will be right for you. Local knowledge is so important and a REALTOR is required by law and our Code of Ethics to disclose any material facts that may impact your purchase [...]