Blog :: 2017

News Journal Interviews Clients of Active Adults Realty

The News Journal Kent County Reporter, Jerry Smith, contacted me while he was researching the growth in the population of both retirees and soon to be retired people in Kent County. We could verify a lot of his research and we suggested he talk with Jack and Virginia Cotterman. They selected Dover to be on the East Coast, closer to their [...]

How to Be Cautious and Protect yourself from Real Estate Fraud

Real Estate Involves Sensitive Information: Learn how to secure your Real Estate Transactions

There is so much business conducted online and via email these days. It is more and more important that you be very selective about those you do business with. Your REALTOR, your mortgage company and loan officer, and the Attorney who will handle [...]

What is it like Living Single and Retired in Delaware?

Is there a Delaware Lifestyle for Single Folks?

When I moved to Delaware in 2000, I was single; in fact, I had been single for 30 years! Despite the fact that I have now been married for almost 15 years, I still identify with single women. Over these years in real estate, I have had the privilege of working with many single women, and even a [...]

5 Skills & Hobbies Seniors Can Learn to Do Online Right Now

Active Adults and Seniors can Stay Young at Heart & Healthy with Hobbies.

This is something we hear often and today our guest blogger, Karen Weeks, shares 5 skills and hobbies that you can learn to do with ease.

The more we learn, the better our brains hold up. This isnt anecdotal - its proven science. Seniors that stay active - physically [...]

Still Time to Enjoy Holiday Events Around Delaware

The Delaware Christmas season is even more special when accompanied by family and friends at a local holiday event.

Illuminated displays, festive lights, holiday greenery, and decorations galore all signal the signs of the holidays and opportunities for making special memories with family and friends. Delaware has much to offer when it [...]

Delaware Ranks #10 for Net Migration of those 60+

Retirement Relocation: Where are Boomers heading for retirement?

Do you subscribe to Where to Retire Magazine? I find their articles, backed by thorough research, to be some of the best out there. AARP also publishes some great data, but I find that Where to Retire has a good grasp on what younger retirees are looking for and thinking [...]

Meet the Lottos - Our Featured Boomers

Meet our Featured Boomers in Delaware John and Elaine Lotto

Meet John and Elaine Lotto of Lewes, Delaware - Our Featured Boomers

John and Elaine Lotto relocated to Delaware in June 2017 from Rochester, New York. They moved into the community of Senators in Lewes, DE. John and Elaine also considered moving to the greater Philadelphia area before settling on Delaware for the location of their new [...]

Is a Resale Home a Better Value in Delaware?

Buying a Resale Home vs New Construction

When we first opened our doors, many of the out-of-state buyers that came to Delaware for the first time just wanted to look at new construction, certain that a new home was always better. Sometimes, they refused to look at any existing homes, even in a community they fell in love with. Recently, [...]

Make Downsizing Less Stressful With a Move Manager

Is your dream house becoming a nightmare? Downsizing may be in your future.

Perhaps your dream house is feeling like more work than pleasure? Maybe you are wondering if less is, truly, more? Smaller spaces take less time to maintain and cost less money to run. Sounds great, you say, but when am I going to find the time or energy to start [...]

Support Local Communities Through Shop Small Saturday

Shop Small Saturday is a day dedicated to patronizing community-based businesses that have a positive impact right where you live.

In 2010 American Express founded Shop Small: Small Business Saturday. This cause helps support local economies and promotes vibrant, diverse communities. It happens each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, [...]

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