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Are you Escaping from high taxes or other negative aspects of where you currently live? Or have you been waiting for retirement so you could finally relocate and move to the beach in Delaware? We welcome both types of Boomer Buyer clients and honestly we have something for everyone in Delaware. We're Armed and ready with the latest information and just need to know what you are looking for. Remember, successful retirement depends on what you retire to, not from!
In this issue, If you're thinking it's time to make your move, our Featured Homes Showcase three 55+ properties that can be yours by Summer!
We share our 2015's Delaware Housing forecast, give you a heads up on successful Downpayment Strategies, define the difference between a Mortgage Pre-qualification and Pre-approval, and for you Sellers, read the top 6 Mistakes that slow up a sale.
We Live LOCAL with Delaware County news and share information on a unique horse-riding program helping people with cancer. And finally, we welcome new agent Jeannie Mack to the Active Adults Realty Team.
Springing ahead... 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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Sussex County
55+ Independence
OPEN HOUSE: SAT. MAR. 21, 11-2pm
23594 Thomas Paine Drive, Millsboro
4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2685 Sq. Ft.
This Mariner Model in Independence, with a beautiful pond view, has an open floor plan, plenty of upgrades and low maintenance landscaping.
Relax in the beautiful Master Bedroom, cook dinner in gourmet Kitchen with Island and Breakfast Area and entertain in the Great Room with gas Fireplace. Energy-efficient with your own Solar Power system, Dual Fuel HVAC with 16 Seer A/C, Rinnai tankless water heater and conditioned crawl space, this home will save you money.
Sussex County
55+ Heritage Shores
69 Emily's Pintail Drive, Bridgeville
3 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2300 Sq. Ft.
This lovely Bridgebranch model in Heritage Shores has a private backyard, hardwood floors and eat-in kit with island. Upstairs, find a large 3rd bedroom with sitting room/office, full bath and finished storage room-that has AC but no heat. The 3-season room leads to a nice paver patio with automatic retractable awning.
New Castle County
55+ Spring Arbor 33 Lattice Lane, Middletown
2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | $227,500
DELMLS #620291 | TREND MLS #6520142
This is a great opportunity to buy in the premiere Active Adult Community, Spring Arbor in Middletown. Just 25 minutes from New Jersey, enjoy the 55+ lifestyle in this "like-new" Villa with a stone surround Courtyard.
Inside, the home features extra-large rooms with hardwood, tile and carpet. An expanded and an upgraded Sunroom, a walk-up, floored Attic. Outside, you're minutes away from town and walking distance to shopping, medical services and entertainment.
Listing Details, Visual Tour, Email
Call 302-424-1890 for Showing
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Non-Profit Spotlight
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8th Annual Pink Horse Shoe Gala
People with cancer are finding an escape from the rigors of treatment through a horse-riding program in Chester County, PA. 
Horse Power for Life's goal is to help families living with cancer focus on their minds, bodies, and souls, rather than the disease while learning about horses in an atmosphere of professionalism, teamwork and fun.
Horse Power for Life will host its 8th Annual Pink Horse Shoe Gala on Saturday, April 18th at the Radisson in King of Prussia, PA.
Our Agent, Debbie Shearer has been a supporter of this organization's goals and mission, and has donated a hand-made dog bed for the last four years for the Gala's Silent Auction. Gala Attendees will be treated to hors d'oeuvres, dinner food stations, four hours of premium open bar, music, dancing, a silent auction and raffle baskets. The Horse Power for Life Website.
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Featured Team Member
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 Jeannie Mack
We are pleased to welcome Jeannie Mack to the Active Adults Team!
Jeannie Mack comes to Active Adults Realty having worked for years on the builder's side in the real estate industry. She is also an experienced REALTOR� and Buyer's Agent. Known for her local area and neighborhood knowledge, Jeannie has helped many clients find their new home.
"I love meeting new people and working with them as a Buyers' Agent," says Mack. "Knowing Kathy and Bill over the years, I chose Active Adults Realty brokerage to be part of an experienced and focused Team that would allow me the opportunity to help more people find their Delaware Dream."
Although she's not a baby boomer or semi-retired, Jeannie understands the requirements of the boomer generation and her clients will benefit from her reputation for thoroughness, honesty and excellence. We are very happy to have her on board. Read More about Jeannie.
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GOT QUESTIONS: We Have Answers
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2015 Housing Market Forecast
My email box was full of economists forecasts for the 2015 housing market.
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TRENDING: RE News and Briefs
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Downpayment Saving Strategies
What are your saving strategies for a Down Payment? Saving for a home can take time.
Among recent home buyers find out, "How long did they take to save for a down payment? What was the typical Downpayment for these Buyers? What sacrifices do Buyers often make on their path to Homeownership. Continue Reading →
Mortgage: Pre-Approval VS Pre-Qualification?
Before the crash, it used to be easy. You called a loan officer, told them what you made and what you owed and BAM! - they sent you a Pre-Qualification Letter.
 Then came the CRASH! Now a Pre-Qualification is no longer sufficient and most mortgage companies will not even issue one. What did the regulators do? Buyers, what do you need to do to be ready? Continue Reading →
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Sellers: Top 6 Mistakes
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Top 6 Home Seller Mistakes
Of the Top Mistakes, most Are ultimately in the hands of the Sellers. The report confirmed that there are certain things a Seller should avoid if they are trying to get their home sold for the best price in the least amount of time.
The Top 6 Seller Mistakes are:
#6. Sellers Unwilling to Negotiate
#5. Not Making Repairs Before Listing
#4. Unpleasant Odors in the House
#3. Cluttered Space
#2. Showing Availability
#1. An Overpriced Home
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Living LOCAL
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Who Needs Whole Foods When There's Bounty in Every County!
What's better than a Whole Foods down the street? The Locals' say, "shopping Delaware's fabulous Farmers Markets!"
A quick look at the DE Department of Agriculture's Buy Local Guide: Farmers Markets and you'll see why being "Delaware-grown" is growing the State's Agri-business. Delaware has a market on almost any day of the week from Spring into the Fall. The Historic Lewes Farmers Market, one of my favorites takes place every Saturday morning in the heart of Lewes. During the summer from May 9th until September 26th, you will find 35 vendors on the grounds of the Historical Society Complex. Continue Reading →
Milton CHEER Center Opens
According to Ken Bock, MPA, CHEER Deputy Director, "It's no secret that Sussex County is the place to be for baby boomers. Generations of retirees and lifelong residents have been swelling Sussex County's population for decades."
That was CHEER's challenge in the Milton area until the new 6,600 square foot facility, located on Route 16, east of Milton.
This new center will offer a wide variety of programs, services and activities during the day and also be available for local community groups and events in evenings and weekends. Read the March Schedule of Events and Menu or visit CHEERDE for more.
Middletown's Retail is Blooming!
Are looking to move to an area convenient to the Northeast Corridor of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York?
Middletown is growing and it's popularity is evident with our Boomer Clients looking to take advantage of Delaware's prime location to their family and friends in NJ/PA/NY, the many 55+ neighborhood options, low Delaware taxes and more. Continue Reading →
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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 FREE email newsletter and/or our Locals NOW!, our FREE email publication featuring local news and events.
Sincerely,
Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker-Owner
Active Adults Realty
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