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Hooray, it's Memorial Day Weekend! Summer has arrived, the (grand) kids are out of school, the farms are gearing up for the strawberry crop and Delaware's Beaches are open for business. Scroll down to see some of our favorite June Beach Events. Our congratulations go out to the town of Lewes for being selected as one of Country Living Magazine's "Most Charming Beach Towns in America!" Does living in a charming beach town sound like your idea of retirement living? What about a home for waterlovers or a Northern Delaware address close to your family and friends in NJ, NY or PA? If it does, we can answer all of your questions about life at the beaches and beyond-just ask!
In this issue, Buyers: let's talk about internet privacy and what to think about when selecting your new home's options. Sellers, learn that a Home Inspection is not a vendetta against you! We have many New Listings and our Featured Listings are all located in active adult communities in Delaware. Call today and celebrate your Independence by the end of summer! We also spotlight the Milton Garden Club's 16th Annual Gardens and Home Tour, and introduce you to our Agent Al Willis. Remember, the Active Adults Realty Team is 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!
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Sussex County
55+ Independence
23734 Samuel Adams Circle, Millsboro
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2440 Sq. Ft.
NOW: $440,000 | MLS #617618
There's great curb appeal and top quality upgrades in this like-new Revere home in the 55+ Independence neighborhood. Natural maple hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen, expanded living areas, sunroom and screen porch leading to an absolutely stunning paver patio and pergola. The home is situated on a premium lot, professional landscaped, and offers a finished Bonus Room above the garage and it's ready.
Sussex County
50+ Village of Cinderberry
25 Dewberry Drive, Georgetown
2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1662 Sq. Ft.
This home in the Village of Cinderberry has it all... 2 bedrooms, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage with workshop in a private setting on a Cul-de-sac. You'll love the upgraded Kitchen's Stainless-steel Appliances, Corian counters and both recessed and pendent lighting. The home is tastefully decorated with crown molding and ceiling fans every room, a cozy gas Fireplace, double Sunroom, Screened Porch, Patio and gorgeous pines view. The exterior maintenance included in the HOA.
Kent County
55+ Champion's Club at Jonathan's Landing  236 Bay Hill Road, Magnolia
4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | $227,500
You must see this beautiful Callaway model to appreciate the value in this home. No longer being built at Champions Club, this home has 2400+ sq. ft. and plenty of room for all the grandkids. Beautiful custom Kitchen with a stunning granite island. Custom painting throughout. Washer & Dryer included. Blinds & window treatments included. In addition to $19,000 in builder options the owners spent another $24K on improvements and upgrades. Why mess with new construction; this home has it all and it is done and ready to move in.
Listing Details, Visual Tour, Email
Call 302-424-1890 for Showing
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Non-Profit Spotlight
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Milton Garden Club's 16th Annual Gardens and Homes Tour
 On Saturday, July 11 from 9am-3pm, rain or shine, Milton will be in full bloom with flowers all around town, at the 16th Annual Milton Garden Club's Gardens and Homes Tour. According to MGC President, Nancy Trask, "This year's tour includes 8 private gardens and one home, featuring the grand gardens of Red Mill Pond and Overbrook Shores, as well as established gardens within the town of Milton. Also included is the Museum at the Milton Historical Society, Milton Memorial Park and Gardens, and a "pit stop" porch and garden. The gardens offer something for everyone. We also will have numerous special events in the gardens, ranging from artists painting and displaying their work, flower arranging, wood carving demonstrations, and sales of garden decorative items."
The Group started with the maintenance of three gardens, growing to ten gardens and over 50 urns and planters. Established in 1998, this group of volunteers dedicated to the beautification of the town through horticulture, hosts two major fundraisers; the Annual Gardens and Homes Tour and the Holly Fest in December. Several Active Adults Realty clients are members of the Milton Garden Club, including current President Nancy Trask and Sue Welan, wife of team member Elliot Welan.
Advance tickets to the 16th Annual Gardens and Homes Tour are $15, $20 on Tour Day and will be held - rain or shine.
Tour Day tickets can be purchased at the Milton Garden Club Booth in front of Milton Historical Society Museum, 210 Union Street in Milton. For Gardens and House Tour ticket outlets and other Milton Garden Club events and information, continue reading →
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Featured Team Member
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 AL Willis
Al Willis, a decorated Viet Nam veteran, comes to our team after thirty years managing facilities and commercial real estate for Washington based defense contractors.
Al took Rookie of the Year from both Active Adults Realty and Schell Brothers in 2013. While last year, (2014) his first full year as a REALTOR�, he tripled his sales over 2013 and once again received the Shining Star Closer Award for 2014.
Al has been with Active Adults Realty since obtaining his real estate license in the spring of 2013.
The Shining Star Awards recognize the exceptional work and service provided by members of the Active Adults Realty Team. We feel it is important to single out our agents/REALTORS� for their achievements including a superb job done by Al. Read More about Al.
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GOT QUESTIONS: We Have Answers
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Buyers, Guard Your Privacy!
Did you know that on our website, you can Search All Homes for Sale in Delaware; find DE Town and Neighborhood Information including Delaware's top 55+ communities; find Things-to-Do and Buyers and Sellers information and you won't have to give us your name, a phone or cell number or email address? Do you think Online Anonymity is priceless? We do. Continue Reading →
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TRENDING: BUYER's ALERT
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Home Resales: The Real Opportunity!
We often hear builders and their sales people refer to "resale homes" as "used homes" and say, "Why buy a used home, when you can have a new one?" But don't you wonder if they ever stop to think, "that used home" is more than likely a home that "they" (that very Builder) just built a few years ago in the same Community, no less!
Many people today look for a new home and sometimes real bargains get overlooked! Don't be one of those Buyers. Shop smart. Resale homes have some very distinct advantages and you should not just dismiss them just because of all of the builder's marketing hype; including suggesting that the earlier homes "they built" are no longer considered comparable after just a few years of gentle ownership. Continue Reading →
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Real Estate Market News
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Think ahead. Buying a Home Real is not a Kids' Game
Real Estate is a long term investment. You can't trade one house for another one -like baseball cards.
Not thinking ahead when you're buying a new home could be a very costly experience if change your mind in a year or even two or three. When you are buying a new home, especially new construction, think carefully about what you need and what you want. Ask yourself, if something happened in a few years and you had to turn around and sell, are you making choices someone else will like? Continue Reading →
A Home Inspection is not a Vendetta!
It is not a "Honey Do" list, directing a Seller to make their home like new. A Home Inspection will uncover Major Defects and Safety Issues, and help to ready your home for a faster sale. Unfortunately, your home may not be new so pricing your home right will also help. But even when a home is priced right, some Buyers and some Buyers Agents do not understand the purpose of a Home Inspection. Read it clearly stated in our Standard Agreement of Sale... Continue Reading →
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Living LOCAL - Annual Beach Events Signal A Sign of Summer
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JUN 7-12 10th Annual Rehoboth Beach Restaurant Week
Over six days, enjoy special menus in Rehoboth restaurants during the 10th Annual Rehoboth Breach Restaurant Week. Enjoy 3 course meals prepared by our local chefs for $25, $35 or $45 per person. Continue reading for this year's participating restaurants.
E xperience the food you've always wanted to try continue reading →
JUN 12-13 Dogfish 4th Annual Analog-A-Go-Go
Enjoy a weekend of Vinyl & Beer at the 4th Annual Analog-A-Go-Go. Back and better than ever, taste carefully crafted cask beers while listening to some analog music and perusing a handful of East Coast vinyl collectors ready to sell, swap and barter. You'll also find food, artists and vendors at Dogfish Head's Milton Brewery. There's free live music each night from 10pm as well. Continue Reading →
JUN 14 Brewgrass Festival!
Milford mixes craft beer with bluegrass music on June 14 at its new Brewgrass Festival at Bicentennial Park in Milford from noon to 6pm.
Over 10 breweries will participate including Dogfish Head, Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company of Dover, and the new Blue Earl Brewing in Smyrna. Continue Reading →
JUN 19-20 25th Annual Lewes Garden Tour
The 25th annual Lewes Garden Tour will return on Saturday, June 20 from 10am-4pm. This year, a new event, "A Garden Party" will take place on the Green at Shipcarpenter Square on Friday night, June 19 from 5 - 7pm. Tickets to the Garden Party include a ticket to the Garden Tour on the following day. 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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