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Navigate Your Way to your Delaware Dream Home

Every few months I step away from my posts about how to make the most of your Delaware lifestyle to focus on the various ways our website helps you navigate your way to the homes and communities best suited for that lifestyle. This week I’m spotlighting three of the most important resources:

 

OUR BUYERS GUIDE

This guide is free and easy to access HERE. Right up front you’ll learn – or be reminded – that we don’t have a sales tax, which makes a big difference when it comes time to furnish and landscape your new home. You’ll also learn that your Social Security benefits are exempt from income taxes and that residents 60 and older can exclude up to $12,500 of investment and pension income at tax time.

 

You’ll also read about the benefits of having us represent you as a buyer’s agent since:

  • We often have crucial information about buyer incentives that aren’t always advertised by builders
  • We spend time with you to learn about your specific needs and wants, and can then tap our extensive knowledge of all of Delaware’s communities to help you save time and avoid frustration in your home search
  • You don’t pay more to have us represent you since agent commissions are usually paid by the seller or builder, but you can count on our knowledge and skills to help you strike the right price and terms for a purchase that’s favorable to you.
  • This is especially important because we’re adept at spotting hidden fees and helping you consider resale value (in contrast to builder sales agents who tend to focus mostly on the sale at hand)
  • If we represent you in the purchase of a home that’s in the process of being built, we can keep an eye on its progress, accompanying you for site visits, or taking notes and photographs if you don’t live in the area yet
  • We’ll also provide clear insights on lenders suited to your needs, and be available for support at every stage of financing and through closing and beyond.

 

The guide also answers frequently asked questions about property taxes, school taxes, income taxes and auto taxes for Delaware residents and points to consider if you’re a retired military servicemember.

 

OUR SNAPSHOTS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMMUNITIES

Are you tired of mowing grass, trimming shrubs, and shoveling snow? If so, you can use our website to learn about communities where virtually all lawn maintenance is covered by HOAs. You can also learn about communities that are an easy drive to our bay and ocean beaches . . . or within easy reach of Wilmington’s vibrant arts and culture scene . . . communities where you can stroll among historic sites . . . places where you can play club-level or championship golf . . . neighborhoods that are prime places for enjoying nature and much more.

 

You can visit those neighborhoods based on the towns were they’re located . . . or zero-in on neighborhoods where every home is brand new and, in many cases, customizable to your needs, homes with clubhouses and pools, and those with first floor master bedroom and/or in-law suites.

 

OUR EXTENSIVE LIST OF HOMES ON THE MARKET RIGHT NOW

We’ve invested greatly and wisely in our search functions to enable you to learn about individual homes that are on the market in:

 

 

At the end of the day, finding your dream home in Delaware should be an exciting journey, not a stressful chore. That is why we have designed our website and services to do the heavy lifting for you—whether you are just beginning to explore our state's tax advantages, narrowing down low-maintenance 55+ communities, or casually browsing current home listings from the comfort of your couch. Whenever you are ready to take that next step, turn a wish list into a reality, or simply ask a few questions, our team is right here to offer expert guidance every step of the way. If you found these digital tools helpful, please pass this guide along to a friend or neighbor who might also be planning their next chapter in the First State!

From all of us here at Active Adults Realty, stay well, friends.