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Greetings!
Wow it's almost February and our Team at Active Adults Realty is actively keeping up with a steady stream of new clients looking to move to Delaware. Helping them make that choice is our Top Ten List of Reasons to move to our Sweet Spot in the Heart of the Mid-Atlantic. My series on New Construction-Part 2 discusses the costs of custom building brought to you by questions Buyers ask me as an Independent Broker. ( Click Here To Read Part 1) We'll tell you what you need to know about HOA documents and their importance to you as you buy into a Delaware neighborhood. In our Non-profit Spotlight, our local Habitat for Humanity organization benefits from a golf clinic and your golf swing can benefit, too. Finally, we congratulate Team Member, Debbie Shearer on completion of her SRES designation! As always, I am very proud of my team. No matter which Agent you work with or where you're looking in Delaware to live your life "LOCAL" (Living Our Casual Active Lives), you will always have the backing of my business partner/husband, Bill and our Office Manager, Judy Robinson. |
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Village of Cinderberry 
11 Huckleberry, Georgetown, 19947
2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1388 Sq. Ft.
$195,000 | MLS #609829
11 Huckleberry Drive is in great condition and in a nice location on a treed lot within community in the Village Of Cinderberry in Georgetown. This home has many extras; sunroom, patio, whole house humidifier and electronic air cleaner, fireplace and more. The 50+ community has a clubhouse, exercise room, indoor pool and multi-purpose room. All exterior maintenance included. Click for the Visual Tour. Click on the photo for more information on this listing or call 302-424-1890 for a showing.
Village of Cinderberry
7 Elderberry Street, Georgetown 19947
2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1403 Sq. Ft.
$189,000 | MLS #607505
7 Elderberry Street is located in the Village of Cinderberry in Georgetown, Delaware. This well maintained unit has a unique floor plan that is open to the living room, dining and kitchen with a sunroom and patio that are great for entertaining guests. Community Amenities include Community Center, Exercise Room, Indoor Pool, Lawn Care, All Exterior maintenance included. Enjoy Life, Live & Relax for $189,000. Click for the Visual Tour.
Click on the photo for more information on this listing or call 302-424-1890 for a showing,
Bay Crossing 
34935 Ensign Crest, Lewes 19958
3 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2800 Sq. Ft.
$400,000 | MLS # 608187
This home, 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 formal Living and Dining Rooms, Family Room, gourmet Eat-in Kitchen and Sunroom. 2nd floor has 3rd Bedroom with full bath plus large Loft... now offered with 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.
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Non-Profit Spotlight
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Habitat Announces Winter Events
Walt Jones Memorial Project
Indoor Winter Golf Clinic February 1st
The Walt Jones Memorial Project announces their second annual INDOOR Winter Golf Clinic on Saturday, February 1st to benefit Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. Sessions will be from 9-11 am and 12-2pm at the Delmarva Christian High School in Georgetown. This is a great day out with a family member or group of friends to brush up on your golf skills and learn new ones!
This year they've arranged for 6 local Pros. Attendance is limited to 40 players in each session. Sessions will focus on pitching, putting, and driving and is open to beginners, semi pros, men, women, and youth! A raffle will be held with prizes from local pro-shops. To view the event PDF, To View the Clinic Details, Click Here or visit the Habitat website.
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Featured Team Member
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Debbie Shearer
REALTOR�
We are happy to congratulate Debbie Shearer, REALTOR�, who has successfully completed the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation Course. For most senior adults, the homes that they live in are their largest asset and account for most of their net worth.
Completion of the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES�) Designation Course is an essential step for REALTORS� in understanding the distinct real estate goals, concerns, and needs of seniors today. "By completing this course, Debbie now knows the differences in senior housing options, from age-restricted communities to aging-in-place design concepts to alternative assisted living situations," said Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker.
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Trending Now
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Is it more expensive to build a Custom Home in Delaware?
Part 2 in a Series By Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker
To Read Part 1, Click Here.
You might think it is more expensive to build a custom home in Delaware but that is not necessarily so. If you built a new home 20 or 30 years ago, you probably worked with a local builder and built a custom home.
Custom doesn't mean fancy or more expensive but it does mean that the builder will accommodate your specific wants and needs in the final plan. The actual price will reflect your choices and the concept of a base model price depends on the builder and the market they are trying to serve.
Advert ised Price
With a custom builder, advertising tends to focus on the quality of construction and the design of their homes. Pricing may be quoted in ranges or you may be shown similar homes that were built and how much they sold for and what was included. To Read The Full Article, Click Here.
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HOA 101
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Why you should read those HOA documents
By Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker
In Delaware, every community that charges more than $500 a year in an HOA fee or a Condo fee is required to produce very detailed documentation. By law this stack of documents must be given to you for your review and acceptance. If you are buying an existing home, the seller is required to pay for a complete, current set of documents and deliver them to you or your agent. If you do not receive these documents prior to agreeing to purchase the home, the seller is still obligated to provide them to you and give you 5 days to review and accept them. If you object to anything contained in them you may nullify the contract and receive a full refund of all monies you have paid into escrow.
What if you are buying a new home?
The builder/developer is now the seller and is required to provide you with the same complete documentation for your approval and acceptance. The documents can be delivered electronically, on a CD or in hard copy but however and whenever you receive them, you still have those 5 days to read, review and accept them. No response is generally interpreted to mean "I Accept".
What's in these HOA documents?
Lots of important data is in these pages and pages of documentation. So don't let your eyes glaze over. READ THEM. You will find: Declaration and Amendments, Bylaws, Code of Regulations and... To Read The Full Article, Click Here.
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Living LOCAL
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Top Ten Things you should know before buying a home in Delaware
1. The Cleanest U.S. Beaches
The National Resources Defense Council gave Rehoboth and Dewey Beaches, 5-star ratings for water quality, a designation the state's most popular beaches have earned for the past four years. Read more here.
One of the really great things about Southern Delaware is the dining scene. There are so many options and the choices are endless. Read more here.
Delaware offers more than 10,000 acres of state parkland, including a 3,300-acre park in New Castle County. Read more here.
4. The Small Wonder
Drive 4 hours to 80% of the population...
Delaware is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, as well as by New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
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For Rent: Immediate Occupacy
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Ten thousand people per day are turning 65. Boomers are just beginning to retire, and Delaware is the sweet spot in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic Region ripe for new residents. Active Adults Realty is totally focused on providing real estate services to Baby Boomers. If you, or if you know some one who could benefit from our expertise, please forward this newsletter to them, so they can started on the path to retirement in Delaware by Subscribing to Boomers and Beyond at the Beach/Off-season at the Beach, our monthly email newsletter and/or our Locals NOW! email publication featuring local news and events.
Sincerely,
Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker-Owner
Active Adults Realty
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