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In this issue: We welcome Robert "Bob" Greason to the Active Adults Realty Team. Well-known in the industry as a knowledgeable, "hands-on" professional, Bob who relocated from Westchester County, New York in 2012, will be a welcome addition to the Team. He is an accomplished sales professional with a stellar reputation and will provide our Boomers Buyers very personalized service in the search for a retirement place in Delaware.
Trending today... Boomers moving to amenity-rich communities with others of like mind. Ask The Broker answers the question, "Why a new home wins almost every time!"
Check out this edition's Featured Listings and Live LOCAL with our Favorite November Events. Relocating? Get in on the 4 Week Countdown to a Successful Move from Delaware Moving and Storage in our Relocation Resources. In our Non-profit Spotlight, we feature Food Drives and the good work done by the Food Bank of Delaware. Remember, our Website and our Blog are loaded with tons of useful data, some real estate related and some just about helping people to learn about living in Delaware. Enjoy!
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SUSSEX COUNTY:
Bayfront at Rehoboth
23097 Narrows Lane, Lewes
4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 3200 Sq. Ft.
Not needing a 55+ community? Would you rather launch a kayak and enjoy a private community beach, clubhouse, swimming pool, walking trails and Rehoboth Bay access?
This gorgeous home has an open floor plan with a 1st floor owners' suite, flex room and a bonus room over the garage. Add solar panels for low energy bills and this property is a real deal.
The Neighborhood sits on wooded acres overlooking Rehoboth Bay. The HOA Fee includes lawn maintenance, snow & trash removal and access to the amenities including a private beach with a kayak launch, walking trails, a pool, pool house, playground and a clubhouse.
Call 302-424-1890 for a showing.
SUSSEX COUNTY:
55+ Heritage Shores
111 Emilys Pintail Drive, Bridgeville
3 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2400 Sq. Ft.
MLS #702120 | $300,000
If a relaxing day of golf followed by a cocktail and dinner at the Clubhouse is your idea of retirement, then this a picture is worth a 1,000 words.
Now take a look at this beautiful Bridgebranch model, tastefully designed for easy living. There's 3 bedrooms and baths, a large living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, den, an open kitchen, sunroom, screened porch and 2 car garage.
The Neighborhood is loaded with amenities including the 18 Hole Arthur Hills Championship Golf Course, the clubhouse, indoor/outdoor pools, tennis, bocce and pickle ball courts, putting greens, a fitness center with a dance and aerobics studio and more.
KENT COUNTY:
55+ Longacre Village
 37 Redkist Lane, Dover
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2100 Sq. Ft.
MLS #704735 | $349,900
Never mow your lawn or shovel snow again! This is a great opportunity to own the only detached ranch remaining in this amenity-rich 55+ neighborhood.
Entertain family and friends in the formal dining room, set up casually in the large breakfast nook or even on the huge screened-in porch. Your guests can watch as you prepare meals in the gourmet kitchen from the extra large breakfast bar.
Got stuff? Bring it on...there's a full unfinished basement and additional storage in the garage.
The Neighborhood
is an upscale, active adult community not far from Dover, the State Capitol. Bring your friends to the full service community clubhouse and large outdoor pool all in a recreational setting off Route 13 and Route 1.
Call 302-424-1890 for Showing.
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Relocation Resources
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The 4 Week Plan to A Successful Move!
Relocating to Delaware? This 4 Week Countdown to a Successful Move Plan provides a detailed schedule of what needs to be done, week by week up to your Move-in Day, including your plan to be at your current home when your driver arrives and to stay throughout the loading of your shipment. (If you are not able to be there, make sure you have a person designated to oversee the process.) Utilizing these helpful tips and keeping up with the moving schedule offered by Delaware Moving and Storage will save you money and relieve stress, too. Click Here to read more and get prepared or click the link to Download The 4 Week Countdown to a Successful Move.
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Featured Team Member
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Bob Greason
Having relocated from Westchester County, NY with his wife Georgette in 2012, Bob is known in the industry as a knowledgeable, "hands-on" professional. Bob brings his Delaware real estate experience and a successful career in the title insurance industry to the table at Active Adults Realty.
"Having been in the industry my entire professional life, it was a natural transition to become a licensed real estate agent when we relocated to Delaware. My decision to join the Team at Active Adults Realty was really a simple one. This Brokerage has carved out a niche in the boutique brokerage world, working with Boomers and Beyond moving into Delaware. This philosophy simply separates them from the larger brokerages and franchises in the area and offers Buyers the kind of specialized service delivered by an educated agent who knows the locale and knows what it's like to relocate." Continue reading about Bob.
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GOT QUESTIONS? Ask the Broker!
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"Why Do New Homes Win Almost Every Time?"
Answer:
Decorated by experts with every upgrade and option available, the new home makes prospective boomer buyers smile.
They open that door and fall in love with possibilities. It's no wonder why new homes win almost every time!
Even the sophisticated buyer who has bought and sold multiple homes, renovated several and knows how to look beyond d�cor is not immune to the inherent marketing and appeal of a beautifully furnished model home. It won't look like that when they move in, but that is what sold them. No different than going to a fashion show where a tall, thin gorgeous model looks smashing in that dress you just have to have. Will it look that good on you? It will probably look wonderful on you but it will never look as good as it did with the whole package that model represents. Continue reading
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TRENDING:
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Boomers Are Transitioning to Amenity-rich Communities!
"Boomers beginning the transition to retirement" seems to be the hot topic in all the news media lately. Based on reports on trends in the real estate industry, Bernice Ross wrote about "the huge number of boomers who are getting rid of their large family homes and beginning the transition into more manageable homes in communities filled with amenities and people of like minds." She goes on to say, "What has been surprising is that most of our baby boomer friends are either going through the same process or considering it soon."
Of course, Active Adults Realty have been focused on this market for years, 12 Years to be exact, so it did not come as a surprise to us! In thinking about all of our Boomer Buyers and what their choices are today in Coastal Delaware, the kind of community Bernice was specifically talking about is perhaps best represented here at Heritage Shores, the 18 hole Arthur Hills Golf Course, with plenty of activities...a fitness facility, indoor and outdoor pools, concerts on-site, a bevy of local events, a full restaurant, pub, tennis, bocce, pickle ball courts. Continue Reading
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Living LOCAL!
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Our Favorite November Events
NOV 8-14 Wilmington Beer Week
Wilmington Beer Week focuses on Delaware's respected homegrown breweries including Dogfish Head, 16 Mile, Twin Lakes and Dominion and also highlights some of the most prominent craft breweries in the region, including Yards, Victory, Tr�egs, Brooklyn and Heavy Seas. Enjoy discounts throughout the week and access to special tastings with a Beer Lover and Beer Geek pass. Read more at www.wilmingtonbeerweek.com
NOV 14 Economic Empowerment Symposium for Women
8:30am-2:30pm at the Resurrection Center at 3301 Market Street in Wilmington. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women-Delaware are sponsoring its 3rd Annual FREE Economic Empowerment Symposium for Women. The goal is to provide multi-generational women with information that will educate, engage, and energize them as they strive to take charge of their financial lives. Read more at https://www.facebook.com/akazetaomega
NOV 20 Winter Beer Pairing Dinners at the CMLF Terminals
5:30- 8:30pm. Back by popular demand, Winter Beer Pairing Dinners are back at both terminals (DE and NJ) from November through April 2016.
Fine food specially prepared by the Cape May-Lewes Ferry chefs will be perfectly paired with local craft brews. Choose one or all of the breweries and head to the Lewes terminal on 11/20-Dogfishhead, 12/18- 16 Mile, 1/15 Mispillion River, 2/19 3rd Wave, 3/11 Crooked Hammock and 4/8 Fordham & Dominion
Your ticket for a night of fun includes beer, food, tax and tip. Click for the Schedule and Reservations or call 800-643-3779.
NOV 29 Afternoon Tea at Winterthur
3pm at the Winterthur Visitor's Center, enjoy a buffet of tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and other snacks. Reservations required, or call 302-888-4826.
To Find More Delaware Events, Regional Calendars, Bandstand Schedules & More
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Non-Profit Spotlight: The Food Bank of Delaware Fills 2,500 Thanksgiving Meal Boxes
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Help make the holiday season bright for Delaware families in need. The Food Bank of Delaware, the hunger-relief organization, asks for the community's assistance in collecting food items and monetary donations in order to create 2,500 Thanksgiving meal boxes for families in need.
To help fill the boxes, the Food Bank of Delaware is asking for the public's assistance in making sure that no Delawarean goes without a holiday meal this season.
Food for the Thanksgiving boxes must be received by Friday, November 13. Food received after that time will be distributed to the Food Bank's network of Hunger-Relief Program Partners. For a list of local food drive drop-off locations, 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 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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