This 4-partseries will help buyers set and maintain realistic expectations aboutthe homethey are purchasing. Part 3 will cover Home Inspections and New Construction.

Part 3. Home Inspections and New Construction

What inspections will occur when you are buying a new construction home? That may depend on the builder and their policies and [...]

How do you find a professional real estate agent, the right agent for you?

Real estate is a life-long profession for some and a second or third career for many of us.

When the market is hot, new firms pop up everywhere, and new agent classes are booked solid. Some are new local firms, while others are behemoths determined to take [...]

To some of you, it does. In both Northern and Southern/Coastal Delaware, we have some excellent 55+ active adult communities to show you.

Northern Delaware - Middletown area

• Four Seasons at Baymont Farms new construction in great Middletown location
• Four Seasons Silver Maple
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Active Adults Realty announced it has been acquired by Bill and Christine Davis, My Beach Agent owners, effective April 5.

We couldnt be happier that Bill and Christine are the new owners of the company we started 12 years ago, said Kathy Sperl-Bell, associate broker and founder at Active Adults Realty. I can retire knowing that they have [...]

Its time for the April 2021 Market Update. Get the latest information on the Delaware real estate market with Kathy Sperl-Bell and new Active Adults owner and Associate Broker, Christine [...]

How to become the successful buyer next time

Bidding wars have become the norm in the 2021 real estate market, and there is no immediate end in sight. So, what can you do to improve your chances?

Ready means that you have all the pieces in place and can complete an offer at a moments notice.

Think outside the box, strategize with your agent. Your agent will know what comps have been selling for and how [...]

Learn why so many active adults are choosing to move to Delaware with Active Adults REALTOR, Elliot Welan and Active Adults Realty Broker, Kathy Sperl-Bell as they explore why they were both drawn to [...]

This 4-part series will help buyers set and maintain realistic expectations about the home they are purchasing.  Part 2 will cover questions about building code.

Building Code, Quality of Construction & Home Inspection - Part 2

Part 2. Does That Meet the Building Code?

This [...]

Real estate transactions can become contentious over things like furniture. Don't let this happen to you! Work with a trusted REALTOR to protect your interests in the sale of your home

Is the home a primary residence?

If youre selling a vacation home or an investment property, it is customary to sell them furnished. Some even [...]

Home prices have been rising since the end of the big recession. In Delaware, we were building and opening Active Adults Realty during the worst of that market, but every year since has been better for both buyers and sellers. 

But in 2021, demand is outstripping supply, and some headlines are asking, Are we in a bubble? Prices are [...]