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Greetings!
Spring is around the corner and our Team at Active Adults Realty is busy acclimating new clients looking to move to Delaware. In the news, I am pleased to announce that
January 2014 Home Sales at $61,418,158
were up 31% over January of 2013 in Sussex County!
Single family homes were up 27% over the same period last year. Condos and Townhomes were up 42% over the prior January. Sales from 2012 to 2013 in January were flat a year ago so this is a big improvement. Read Gail Alm's (Fairway Independent Mortgage) commentary and the rest of the article here. Finally, meet our Team Member, Elliot Welan. 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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Baywood Greens
32502 Haskell Drive, Long Neck, 19966
4 Bedrooms | .5 Baths | 300 Sq. Ft.
REDUCED to $300,000 | MLS #607794
Over the top and elegantly-appointed, this 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom home in Baywood, showcases the Kitchen and its Granite countertops, Open First Floor with Dining area and comfortable Living Room with gas Fireplace and cozy Bonus Room to read or just relax. Screened-in porch is the place enjoy the evenings with family and friends, there's plenty of room for all!
Click Here for more information on this listing. Click Here to watch the Visual Tour or call 302-424-1890 for a showing.
Creek's End
302 Pintail Drive, Millsboro 19966
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths
$285,000 | MLS #610363
Great space and Affordable, this furnished 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rancher is for sale in Creeks End, a waterfront community in the Long Neck area. Entertain on the large screened-in porch, the Marina and boat ramp on Guinea Creek gives access to Rehoboth Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, so bring your
boat!
Click Here for more information on this listing. Click Here for the Visual Tour or call 302-424-1890 for a showing,
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Non-Profit Spotlight
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Habitat Is Calling All Golfers!
9th Annual Walt Jones Memorial Golf Outing Set for May 16th
Georgetown, DE- On May 16, our local habitat for humanity will benefit from the 9th Annual Walt Jones Memorial Golf Tournament at Midway par 3 course in Lewes. Don't miss out on the Earlie Birdie Special, visit the HFH website for the details.
 Anyway you "slice it", Habitat for Humanity wins as a benefactor of the golf tournament at Midway Par 3 & Driving Range located at 34578 Pinnacle Rd. in Lewes.
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Featured Team Member
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Elliot Welan
REALTOR�
Born in Brooklyn, Elliot grew up in Spring Valley, New York. He relocated to Maryland then returned to New York to get a degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University. A career opportunity sent Elliot into retail for 33 years with the Hecht Company, where he held various positions including Buyer of Men's Sportswear, Branch Merchandise Manager and Branch Director of Operations. "We were fortunate, my wife Sue's window treatment business, The Blind Spot, gave her the flexibility to work while raising our two kids, who are both graduates of VA Tech." Jennifer, an events coordinator for the American Banking Association, lives with her husband in Arlington, Virginia. Justin is a Marine Captain pilot and lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and three children.
Elliot began his career in new home sales as a Community Sales Manager for Brookfield Homes, where he focused on 55 and better communities, estate homes and custom homes. "I joined K Hovnanian Homes in 2011 working with new home buyers in Virginia and in Delaware, then joined the Team at Active Adults Realty as a licensed Delaware REALTOR� in December 2013 .
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Trending Now
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This map/report confirms what we at Active Adults Realty and the Director of the Delaware Economic Development Office, Alan Levin have known all along, "Delaware is the best place to live, work and play, and do it all for less money."
The Tax Map offers information on a range of taxes-including income tax, sales tax, gas tax, and taxes on alcohol and tobacco. To Read The Full Article and compare state taxes, Click Here.
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HOA 2.0
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Does my HOA own the clubhouse?
By Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker
 In a previous article, we talked about why it is important to Read the HOA documents before you sign a contract to purchase a new home. This article went over HOA or Condo documents and what is covered by law. While we maintain a detailed spreadsheet on almost every community in Delaware, especially the ones that are still selling to-be-built homes where there is a clubhouse and other amenities and services, the question always comes up - What exactly is covered by the HOA or Condo fee?
- Use of all of covered amenities which could include: Access to the clubhouse
- Outdoor and/or indoor pool if they exist
- Walking or biking trails if they exist
- Tennis courts if they exist
- Golf if it is a private course.
In other words, there will be a detailed list of the covered amenities. Now, who owns the clubhouse? To find out, and continue reading the rest of the article, click here.
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Living LOCAL
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Top 5 Ways to Do-DE
For such a small state, Delaware's got a big reputation for having a lot going on. The Top 5 Areas of Exploration are below.
1. PARKS AND BEACHES
2. STATE-WIDE TRAILS
3. TAX-FREE SHOPPING
4. ANNUAL FESTIVALS
5. ARTS AND EDUCATION
To view some of our favorite places and links, Click Here. This far from a complete list of Things-to-Do, but it's a great start to your Delaware Bucket List.
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Learning LOCAL:
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Boomer Home Buying Success Tips
If you're considering retiring or relocating soon, an article in Forbes offers insight into how Boomers can navigate the current real estate market." The article goes on to say, "There's no single strategy that works for everybody-these days, retirement can mean very different things for different people. But no matter where you fall on the spectrum, one thing's for certain: Buying what will likely be your last home is nothing like buying your first." We liked these...
Top 10 Rules for Boomer Home Buying Success
- Acclimate before you relocate.
- Get to know the neighborhood and its characters.
- Check out the medical care.
Click Here to read the rest of the article and to see a list of area hospitals.
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Ten thousand people per day are turning 65 and Baby Boomers are just beginning to retire. Remember, Delaware is the sweet spot in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic Region ripe for new residents and 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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