Blog :: 11-2018

Tax Changes for Out-of-State Residents You Should Know

Those with a 2nd home in Delaware may be affected by these Income Tax changes.

Changes are coming in January 2019 that may affect you when you sell a 2ndhome in Delaware but live in another state.

Estimated Income Tax will be collected at settlement

Lets say you purchased a second home in Delaware but your primary residence is in New Jersey [...]

What Is The Best Time To Buy My Retirement Home?

Deciding what is the right timing to buy your home for retirement has its challenges

Finding the right timing to buy your home for retirement has its challenges. Delaware real estate Broker, Kathy Sperl-Bell of Active Adults Realty discusses the options for timing your retirement home purchase and the issues some home buyers face when [...]

What Should I Do If The Community I Want To Live In Is Almost Sold Out?

The new home community you love may be almost sold out, so consider your options carefully

Not quite ready to make your move but see that your dream community is nearly sold out? Here are some things you should consider when it comes to a new home purchase that may happen earlier than you [...]

Keep Your Home Sale From Falling Apart - Understanding Common Contingencies

Getting From Pending to Sold: Understanding the contingencies that may affect the sale of your home

Selling a home can be overwhelming. But it can become even more complicated and expensive if you think your home is sold but then it falls through. If you're thinking about selling your home, find out what you can do to keep your sale from [...]

How Do I Choose The Right Listing Agent? | Ask The Broker

What are the important factors for selecting the right listing agent to sell your home?

When you are ready to sell your home, it is best to get in touch with a local expert who knows your neighborhood and local area well. Broker/Owner Kathy Sperl-Bell explains what makes a great listing agent and how to find the right real estate agent to [...]

Delaware Community Update for November 2018

The time is now to get in on the latest Delaware New Home Communities

Wherever you go in many parts of Delaware, youll see signs of new home communities with heavy equipment moving dirt. Drive back in a few weeks, and model homes are dotting the landscape but so often they all look alike. As REALTORS, we always take note of these new [...]

How Do I Avoid Information Overload? | Ask The Broker

Don't let information overload harm your ability to make good decisions and be careful about where you look online!

Active Adults Realty Broker/Owner Kathy Sperl-Bell discusses the best sources of information when buying a home and how you can avoid information overload.

Help! I have information overload. Hi, this is Kathy Sperl-Bell at [...]

Delaware Still Ranks as One of the Most Tax-Friendly States

Delaware being one of the most tax-friendly states is great news for retirees looking to make their home here!

Going back to January 2009, when I wrote Low Taxes not enough to move to Delaware, followed in September 2011, by Delaware more than lower taxes, I have always tried to provide information on Delaware taxes in context. Given our [...]