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Community Update
April
May 2011
 

In This Issue
Four Seasons - New
Longacre Village Clubhouse
Gimme Schellter!
Hidden Fees
Will they build it?
Featured Article
New KHovnanian Community!
The Jasmine Model

Four Seasons at Silver Maple is now Selling in Middletown!

 

The Jasmine Model shown to the left, one of the most popular homes in other KHovnanian communities like Nassau Grove is one of the homes to be built at Silver Maple. We have met with the community staff and we have all the details. We look forward to introducing you to the possibilities at this new community in the northern part of the state. In Delaware, we say that Middletown is "below the canal", but it is very convenient to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley with so much to do on a year round basis.

We will be adding more information to our web site but if you can't wait just give Bill a call at 302-542-2747 or Email Bill. He just visited the community and picked up a few packets.


Longacre Village Clubhouse
Site of Longacre Clubhouse

Sound the horns! Construction is scheduled to begin on the new clubhouse at Longacre Village. Jason asked me to tell all of our clients that it is being built right near this gorgeous pond that you pass on your way to the model homes.

 

Also wanted you to know that there are some excellent values right now at Longacre Village. There is one home RIGHT NOW - a great inventory home (The Hadley) that was $290,000 and they are discounting it to 224,900 when you use their mortgage company or pay cash. Give me a call and we'll bring you up to date!

Give me Schellter!
Indy Clubhouse

Independence Hall at the popular Schell Brothers community of Independence will be the site of

EXPO SURE

Saturday, June 18th

10 am to 3 pm.


Schellter™ 

Advanced Building Science is the smart technology developed by Schell Brothers to provide you with the ultimate high performance home.

The Schellter™ guarantee is a commitment to providing a healthier, more comfortable living environment that will impact your life for years to come.

 

We recommend you come learn why there is more to energy efficient homes than Energy Star. Email Kathy if you would like to be registered and join us at this event. Bill has been talking about this level of building science for years and we are thrilled that Schell Brothers has made this investment in the future for our clients. 

Hidden Fees

You know about the monthly HOA fees, but there may be others. 

 

We all know that an active adult community with a pool and a Fitness Center will have a monthly fee. The larger the clubhouse and the more amenities included, the larger the fee - but not always. What affects the fee can depend on the size of the community as well as the location. Here are some other cost drivers:

  • An Indoor Pool
  • Exterior Maintenance like lawn cutting, mulching and snow removal
  • A large ballroom and multiple game rooms

In general, a 6,000 square foot clubhouse and outdoor pool will mean a smaller fee that the community with a 20,000 square foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center and an indoor pool.

 

But, there may be other fees as well. We have the facts about each community.  

Will they build that clubhouse?
That is a concern and it is worth research before buying into a new community. Trust is difficult today and we have all heard horror stories about the ones that did not go well.
As your Buyers Agent, we will make sure we inform you about known problems in any community you are interested in. If there are lawsuits against the builder or the developer, we will make sure you know the details before you make a purchase decision. This is just one reason why it is so important that you work with a Buyers Agent who has your back.
Delaware will aggressively pursue any builder or developer that does not provide what is promised.

 

We hope you have found this month's update useful. Remember you can always email Kathy

or reach her by phone at 302-542-1203.



Sincerely,

KathyandBill2011
Kathy and Bill
Active Adults Delaware Team
RE/MAX Associates
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