Last week we offered some advice about various annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees that tend to do well across Delaware, but since it’s still too cold to do much planting I’m thinking about another ritual that comes around this time of year: Spring Decluttering. I always get a good feeling from decluttering because it makes […]
It isn’t officially Springtime according to the calendar, but all over Delaware you can see cherry blossoms budding and daffodils and other perennials poking up from their winter hiding places. It’s a fine sight for those of us who love gardening – or at least love the way our gardens look once the hard work […]
It’s about three months before beach season, when millions travel to Lewes, Rehoboth and Bethany for fun in the sun and all of the associated pleasures of our coast. Yet hardly a day goes by when we don’t hear about people discovering other wonderful places throughout our beautiful state. The latest comes from a travel […]
With so many gray days, February can be only a little less fun than March, a very long month typically filled with rain and wind and cold temperatures we’re all tired of. Fortunately if you live in one of the many new neighborhoods being built all over Delaware you still have access to social activities […]
Owning a short-term rental can be a tempting idea, but there are some challenges you might face instead of selling it. Any Rental Comes with Responsibilities Successfully owning and renting a house takes work. Think through your ability to make that commitment, especially if you plan to use a platform that advertises your rental listing. […]
You can certainly call yourself an “active senior” if you’re out playing pickleball or swimming laps or walking the trails around one of the many 55+ communities spotlighted on our website. But if you’re anything like Bill and me you also need a good amount of mental stimulation, interesting conversation, and the certainty that you’re […]
Most of the joy we get from our Active Adults Realty blog comes from spotlighting so many wonderful features of a Delaware lifestyle. That means all kinds of posts about our fantastic farm-to-table food culture, our vast recreational opportunities, especially those involving interaction with nature, and of course our beautiful neighborhoods. This post fits the […]
This week’s blog post addresses a way for people aged 65 and over who occupy their primary residence in Delaware to lower their tax bill. I’m happy to discuss it in the context of important new legislation, and as a reminder of how comparatively advantageous it is to be a resident of Delaware. The basic […]
Last week I spotlighted the tremendous presence Beebe Healthcare has in Sussex County. I noted its popularity, evidenced by more than 200 letters written to The Cape Gazette by happy patients and their families over the past few years. I also offered an answer to one of the most frequent questions Active Adults agents get […]
If you’ve recently moved to southern Delaware you might be looking forward to lots of time at the beach, hanging out at the beautiful pool and pickleball courts in your new neighborhood, or just getting to know neighbors who’ve likewise come to appreciate our very low taxes and vibrant collection of fine homes and condos. […]
