Ways you can you move into a new construction home before the summer.

Delaware REALTOR, Kathy Sperl-Bell of Active Adults Realty explains the options you have to buy new construction without having to wait too long to move in.

If you want to buy a new construction home in Delaware, the wait-times to move in can be 1-2 years we hear. A way [...]

When it comes to a new construction home, the #1 home buyers mistake is not using a REALTOR.

Many homebuyers think they can save money by not using a real estate agent and, instead, they buy directly from the builders sales agent. This is a myth, and one that can lead to costly [...]

Is it a good idea to buy a new home this time of year?

Many of our real estate clients want to know if the fall is a good time of year to buy a new home in Delaware. So many of our buyer clients are moving to Delaware from somewhere else, it is a question we hear often.

The answer can often depend on your life cycle stage. When people are [...]

We represent our Buyer Clients, not you. That is the job of a Buyer Agent. Even more important, according to the laws of Delaware: Open Letter to New Home Builders

Brokers and REALTORs have a duty of confidentiality to all parties from the moment of their first contact.

So we are actually prohibited from sharing some information with you and advise our clients that it is not in their best interest to tell [...]

New construction homes in communities with lots of amenities have become a popular choice for retiring Baby Boomers in Delaware.

The biggest challenge we face is to help our clients understand the true cost of that new home in different communities.

You should see my spreadsheet with all the columns and rows to help my team of agents help [...]

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 [...]

What I mean is, you cant trade houses like you trade base ball cards.

If you buy a new home and change your mind in a year or even two or three, it could be a very costly experience.

Think ahead about Selling when you are Buying

I cannot say this enough. When you are buying a new home, especially new construction, think carefully about what [...]

I am an avid CNBC watcher but not as much as I used to be. They have gone from reporting hard news to advocating for their own positions and favorite companies. If you only evaluated companies based on their stock performance or the comments of a CNBC on air personality, would you end up with the best [...]

A new home today is likely to be in a new home community where one or two builders have joined forces with a developer in a particular location with a plan to build 100, 1000 or more homes over a period of years. Sometimes called a planned community or an active adult community, it may also include a clubhouse, amenities like pools and [...]

What a beautiful day to buy a new home in Bayfront at Rehoboth. Welcome Lorraine!