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Happy Holidays from the Team at Active Adults Realty! If you're thinking about a new home under your Christmas tree this year, our Featured Homes showcase three 55+ properties from Kent, Sussex and New Castle County, respectively. We are also proud to have been featured in October's Delaware Beach Life and in the Cape Gazette. To read these articles, Click Here.
 In this issue, we hope you can support the Food Bank of Delaware's Holiday Food Drives. You can read about New Year Eve parties and events and ring in the New Year in true Delaware style.
We also offer Sussex County Chefs Favorite Brunch Recipes. Find 10 tips to winterize your home and how easy it is to master a holiday table setting.
And finally, we welcome new agent Bryan Powers to the Active Adults Realty Team. Have a Happy New Year and remember no matter which Agent you work with or where you're looking to move in the state of Delaware, let us help-it's what we do. And remember, you will always have the backing of my business partner/husband, Bill and our Office Manager, Judy Robinson.
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Kent County
55+ Champion's Club
236 Bay Hill Road, Magnolia
4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2400+ Sq. Ft.
Why mess with new construction? This beautiful Callaway Model in Champion's Club at Jonathan's Landing must be seen to be to appreciated. No longer being built, this home has 2400+ sq. ft. and plenty of room for all the grandkids.
Enjoy the beautiful custom kitchen with stunning granite island and custom painting throughout. In addition to $19K in builder options, the owners spent another $24K in improvements and upgrades. Washer, dryer, blinds & window treatments are also included.
Sussex County
50+ Village of Cinderberry
46 Frankenberry Lane, Georgetown
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | Just Listed!
This 3 bedrooms, 2 bath ranch with a 2 car garage is located in the beautiful 50+ maintenance-free community, the Village of Cinderberry. Enjoy outdoor space in screened porch and cookouts on 10x33' patio.
This unique floorplan has an amazing kitchen with granite, a breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances has matching cabinets and granite in laundry room and includes upgraded Berber carpet and customs shades.
New Castle County
55+ Spring Arbor
310 Obelisk Lane, Middletown
2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,575 Sq. Ft.
This is a great opportunity to buy in the premiere Active Adult Community Spring Arbor in Middletown.
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath single story has a 2 car garage; is built on conditioned crawl space; and is a blank canvas ready for you to make your own!
Just 25 minutes to New Jersey, you'll enjoy the 55+ lifestyle in this 1575 sq. ft. end-unit carriage house close to your family and friends!
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Non-Profit Spotlight
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Food Bank Of Delaware Holiday Food Drives
The Food Bank of Delaware hopes to make the holiday season bright for families in need this year. The Food Bank of Delaware asks the public's assistance in making sure that no Delawarean goes without a holiday meal this season.
In addition to hosting food drives, fundraisers are also a helpful way to collect much-needed funds to purchase food. Bank of America's Give A Meal campaign is an easy way to help support hunger-relief efforts in the First State. For every $1 donated, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will give $2 more. Donations can be made at www.bankofamerica.com/give.
Click Here for the list of food as well as Drop Off Locations throughout Delaware.
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Building A Stress-free Delaware Life
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Gather 'Round and Master Your Holiday Table!
It's really easy. Do you really need an escargot fork or a tiny glass devoted to sherry? Wanna see three awesome videos on how to fold napkins? This www.PureWow.com, makes your life a little easier with a ten-step guide to setting a festive holiday table.
- Stick to One Appetizer
- Serve a Signature Punch
- Make Room for Mingling
- Think Beyond The Poinsettia
- Refresh The Traditional Themes
- Mind Your Manners
- Go light on the scented candles
- Perfect the Napkin Fold
- Play with height on your Table
- Keep It Simple
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Save Money... Winterize!
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 Home Improvement Tips
Home-owners, we would like to share with you 10 relatively easy winter home improvements that you can make that will save you money during the winter months. Click Here for the details.
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Featured Team Member
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 Bryan Powers
We are pleased to announce that Bryan Powers has joined the Active Adults Realty Team!
Bryan is a U.S. Air Force Veteran, was born in Baltimore, MD and became interested in real estate starting at the very early age of 9 when he was his mother's study partner for her real estate exam.
Although he's not a "Boomer"-yet, we feel he will provide Baby Boomers with the most personalized service available in the Delaware real estate marketplace. Read More about Bryan.
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GOT QUESTIONS: We Have Answers
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How do you choose a REALTOR� when you live out of State?
No matter where you decide to relocate, there are scores of REALTORS� to choose from, but how do you choose a one when you live in another state and you're looking to move to a place where you know no one? Let me count the ways:
- Search out a REALTOR�
- Check Social Media Links
- Look for Credentials
- Check for Specialization
- Visit their Website
- Read their Blog
- Ask Questions
Click Here to read how you can narrow the search. If you don't see the answer, email us.
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TRENDING: RE News and Briefs
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12 Month Home Prices-Increase!
 Gail Alm, Mortgage Planning Specialist at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.
to take a look at the chart to see if you really want to wait another day before buying."
Click Here to find out the national home price average; what states have had the largest home price increases and where Delaware sits in the stats. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like A Housing Recovery!  The weather outside may be frightful, but the housing market looks so delightful!
Buyers: Click Here to read what you can do to take advantage of the positive momentum and critical economic lending indicators pointing to even more growth ahead.
Reality Check: 65 is the new 45!
 What makes this relevant in the world of real estate?
As our population ages, we will see more and more organizations dedicating their marketing efforts toward the "senior" demographic.
Reality check - not all seniors are the same. Just as with any label, we run the risk of putting people into a category when they may or may not actually belong there.
Despite the label of "senior," there are 3 distinct types of moves you may encounter as a real estate professional-involving seniors, but they aren't based necessarily on age.
Click Here to learn the three primary types of moves seniors make.
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Living LOCAL
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Statewide New Year Eve Celebrations
Spending your first New Year in Delaware? Are you looking to start a New Year's Eve Tradition with your family and friends in the First State?
Well, we may be a small state but we're big on Celebration!
New Year's Eve Parties
Click Here to take a look at over 2 dozen New Year's Eve Parties and Events happening in all three counties.There's plenty to choose from depending on where you are and what you like to do. Visit our blog for details and the links to a spectacular Delaware New Year!
New Year's Day Brunch
Recipes for A Successful Sussex County Brunch
Bring in the New Year in Delaware style by serving up a fabulous New Year's Day Brunch with recipes from some of Delaware's finest chefs.
Kick off the new year with brunch and the festive flavors of these recipes from Local Chefs!
Our Chef-inspired recipes include the Strawberry Mixxmosa, Ahi Tuna Poke, Hangover Seafood Cocktail, Apple, Carrot And Walnut Salad, Creme Brulee French Toast , Pork Belly Breakfast Hash With Fried Egg, Chestnut Bread Pudding, Parmesan Grits and Pecan Pie Bread Pudding courtesy of Bethany Blues, The Blue Moon, Food by Design, Hobo's, Just In Thyme Restaurant, MIXX, Papa Grandes, Kris Etze, Nage Restaurant and Root Gourmet. Click Here to get the Recipes.
 We also offer an easy "how-to" for setting up the perfect Bloody Mary and Juice Bar for your guests. Click Here.
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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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