What’s new at Coastal Delaware’s Active Adult Communities for 2009? How have they weathered the “Terrible Three”, the past three years of the worst real estate market ever? They’ve done pretty well, thank you very much. Here’s a quick update -

Bay Crossing - new models feature a 1600 sq. ft. single level home that’s just right for the two of you and it’s located in Lewes!

Heritage Shores - new models coming this Spring and there’s an opportunity to buy one of the existing models if you move quickly. Give me a call or email Kathy for details!

Independence – More homes going up every week and lots of activities at Independence Hall. Tina has the calendar full and the residents are having a blast in the pool, on the dance floor and in the fitness center.

Nassau Grove - Phase II is now open and select lots have been released. The clubhouse is buzzing with activity and plans for Casino Night coming up on March 14th! Want an invite? Email Kathy for an invitation.

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What’s it like to live at Heritage Shores? I have been actively involved with buyers and sellers in the community since 2005, before the Clubhouse or any of the model homes were even built. Since then, I have seen the community take shape and the golf course open to rave reviews. Still many of agents from the beach resorts have never been to Heritage Shores. The only part of Sussex County they know is that narrow section along the coast and the only homes they want to list or sell are those with price tags in the $Millions.

Some of the most interesting opportunities and developments taking place in Coastal Delaware are not limited to the traditional resort towns of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Fenwick Island or Bethany. Now all of Sussex County has become involved in meeting the needs of people living all around us. Our newest residents didn’t move here because of the beach, though many like to know it’s only a short drive away. Though we are still the vacation home Mecca for our neighbors from the DC Metropolitan Area, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland, they are being joined by Boomers from New York and New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and the Eastern Shore.

In my database alone, the inquiries about retiring to Delaware are coming from as far away as Florida and Illinois, from Texas and the UK, but most are coming from the nearby states in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Let’s hear from some of the newcomers that are now living at Heritage Shores. I asked one of my clients, Jean, who moved here in 2007 from White Plains, NY, what she likes about her new home. She commented “I cannot believe how lucky I am to have Heritage Shores as a place to retire to.  You don’t have to play golf to have a wonderful, fulfilling life here.  I have made many new friends and am busier now than I was before I moved here.”

One couple that has lived here for over two years now commented on how quiet it is. ”It’s wonderful to see the new birds that have followed us to Heritage Shores, and they are multiplying each year!  We have seen many more bluebirds, yellow and green finches, mockingbirds, sparrows, robins, and a few chickadees and cardinals. We have our resident blue herons and white egrets that fly from pond to pond to grace us all with their presence.  As our trees grow, so does the bird population which enhances this already serene lifestyle.”

In a community like Heritage Shores, it’s all there for you and you can choose your lifestyle – busy or serene or both! For more, be sure to visit RetireToHeritageShores.com!