Issue No.76November 2013
In This Issue
Homes of the Month
Top Mistakes Home Buyers Make
Featured Team Member
3rd QTR Home Sales... Still Rising!
Fall For All Filmbuffs
55+ Community Event
Non-Profit Spotlight
November Event Calendar
Greetings!
This year has flown by. When you read the article on Real Estate Sales this year in Sussex County you'll understand why. Our Team is growing to keep up with this steady stream of newcomers to Delaware and each month I have introduced you to another team member. This month, meet my husband and partner Bill Bell. Without Bill, Active Adults Realty would not be possible. As an Independent Broker, having a great team is critical and I am very proud of my team. No matter which Agent you work with or where in Delaware, you will always have the backing of Bill, me and our Office Manager, Judy.
Featured Homes of the Month

Just Listed: Single Family in Lewes 

34935 Ensign Crest, Bay Crossing 

Lewes, DE 19958

3 BRs, 3 BAs, 2800 Sq. Ft.  

$400,000   MLS # 608187

Best value in the Lewes area. The Harbor Model by Pulte offers an open floor plan with Owners Suite, 2nd Bedroom and an office on the 1st floor, as well as, a formal Living and Dining room, Family Room, gourmet Eat-in Kitchen and Sunroom. 2nd floor with 3rd Bedroom and full bath plus large loft. The right upgrades at the right price. Click for the Visual Tour 
Click on the photo for more information on this listing or call 302-424-1890 for a showing.

Single Family in Baywoods Greens

32502 Haskell Drive, Long Neck, DE 19966

4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, 3000 Sq. Ft.

$325,000 | MLS# 607794

Over the Top Elegance will be yours in this well-appointed home that showcases the Kitchen's Granite Counter Tops and Formal Dining Room. The comfortable Living Room with gas fireplace, cozy Loft Area are perfect for reading and just relaxing. Picture it... sitting on the screened porch enjoying the evenings with your family & friends. There's plenty of space for all! Click for the Visual Tour.

Click on the photo for more information on this listing or call 302-424-1890 for a showing.
Top 6 Mistakes Home Buyers Make

Top Six Mistakes Buyers Make When Choosing New Construction Options

Choosing options today for possible resale tomorrow is one perk of buying new. These forward-thinking selections can mean years of enjoyment and accommodating your family and its changes, while making it easier to sell in the future.

     Adding a well thought-out family or great room or other functional space can be a smart investment and one that does a

dd to the value of your home. Other upgrades and renovations allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell. "Homeowners, be careful how you choose to spend your money, if you are expecting the investment to pay off when reselling you home."  Read More.  

 

Featured Team Member

Bill Bell

REALTOR�, CAPS

Bill was born in Washington, DC, spent his early years in Baltimore but lived in Delaware most of his life. He has worked in the hospitality industry and construction. Bill started his own construction company around the time Kathy and Bill met in 2000 and he became a "Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist". Today Bill primarily spends his time as a REALTOR, but his experience with Gotcha Covered, their construction company is a benefit to all of our real estate clients.

Breaking News

Sussex County Real Estate Sales Continue to Rise  

The 3rd Quarter Homes Sales Report with data compiled by the Sussex County Association of REALTORS was released to the media last week showing that our real estate market in Sussex County is continuing to gain strength and momentum, as we begin to look toward 2014.

 

Now closing in on $900 million in sales for 2013, real estate in southern Delaware is leading the economic recovery in the state, just as it did in years past. 

     Three bedroom home sales accounted for the largest segment with 1,668 sales compared to 471 two bedroom and 746 four bedroom homes. The average sell price... Read More.

Annual Film For All

Rehoboth Beach

Independent Film Festival 

November 6-10 | Movies at Midway, Lewes

 

The award winning Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival is a five-day Festival showcasing some of the best American and international films including features, documentaries, and shorts. Film enthusiasts enjoy the convenience of seeing all the films at one, multi-screen location.

     The Festival also offers informative seminars, opportunities to converse with celebrity guests, as well as special events including Children's Cinema Corner for elementary school-aged children. Click for  Movie Schedule.  

55+ Community Event

 Brews & Bites Fall Festival  

at Independence, Millsboro

October 27 | 12pm - 4pm

Many of our you have been interested in Independence (Delaware's Premier Active Adult Community) in Millsboro. This event may be the perfectly casual way to check out this 55+ community while enjoying beer tastings from 3rd Wave Brewing Company, Dogfish and 16 Mile with BBQ goodies catered by Bethany Blues. Play beer pong, billiards, tour new homesites/floorplans while the DJ spins and be sure to say, "Hello" to any members of AAR Team you may run into at the first annual Fall Festival at Independence, in Millsboro.  

You must be 21 or older. ID will be required.

GPS it... 23767 Samual Adams Circle, Millsboro, DE 19966. 

Non-profit Spotlight

 Punkin Chunkin...They're Gonna Hurl!

November 1-3 | Bridgeville, DE   

World Championship Punkin Chunkin (WCPC) is the annual event held the first full weekend after Halloween in Sussex County, Delaware.

     Entertainment features amusement rides, food vendors, fireworks, live concerts, a pumpkin cooking contest, a chili cook-off, the Miss Punkin Chunkin Pageant, etc.
     The World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association (WCPCA) is a trademark nonprofit that raises money for scholarships, as well as organizations that benefit youth and the local community. More Info.
November Event Calendar

Places To Be Seen

Nov 1-3: World Championship Punkin Chunkin


Ten thousand people per day are turning 65. Boomers are just beginning to retire, and Coastal Delaware is the sweet spot in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic Region. Active Adults Realty is totally focused on providing real estate services to Baby Boomers.

 

Sincerely,

 

Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker-Owner
Active Adults Realty

 

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