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Do you ever wonder what states people are moving to? What relocation destinations are the American favorites? Did you know that for the 4th year in a row states in the Northeast have seen a high concentration of "outbound" relocation activity?Check out the U.S. map on our Blog. Delaware being the only "balanced" state in the Mid-Atlantic Region, sees a high influx of buyers hailing from the NE Corridor (NY/NJ/CT/PA), as well as buyers coming from Maryland and Washington, DC. In addition to escaping high property taxes, find out what else is on the typical Boomers' Relocation Short List.
 
Despite low home inventories, existing Home Sales are rebounding! Home sales in December were 14.7% higher than those in November, marking the largest month-over-month increase ever recorded with Inventory Levels still below historic norms. Learn more about the market here.   
There's always something to do in Delaware. Check out our Calendar of Events.
This article reveals what you actually need to get a Mortgage based on Fannie Mae's recent study, "What do consumers know about the Mortgage Qualification Criteria?" No surprise, "Americans are misinformed about what is required to qualify for a mortgage when purchasing a home." Read more from the study here. 
 Delaware's Top 10 Museums  Do you love museums of all kinds? Are you a person who attends art receptions and frequents other public places with cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest? Well, you're in luck, our state is well represented with places to educate the masses and too revel in the arts."The museums of Delaware tell the stories of us all, and of the entire nation," says a post by Delaware's tourism Office on Delaware's Top 10 Museums. Learn more and link to a complete List of Delaware Museums on here our Blog.
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Sussex County/Coastal Delaware Community Updates  
The County Basics: Sussex County boasts nationally-known beaches, water recreation, galleries, restaurants and more. Our agents are familiar with the area and the variety of housing options in the resort towns of Rehoboth Beach  and Lewes . You'll also find wonderful homes and communities in towns further inland including Milton , Georgetown , Millsboro , Bridgeville  and to the south in Fenwick Island  and Bethany Beach . 
INDEPENDENCE | 55+ | MILLSBORO  Solar Powered on a Premium Lot with a Pond View
 
 
"Independence" with Upgrades on a Premium Wooded Lot BAY CROSSING | 55+ | LEWES
BAYFRONT AT REHOBOTH | LEWESREDUCED to $340,000 - 34742 Maritime Way   3 Bedrooms/3 Baths 
 Lewes, East of Route 1 with Room for Entertaining 
 Beautiful Community Beach with Bay Access and More  VILLAGE OF CINDERBERRY | 50+ | GEORGETOWN 
$200,000 - PENDING - 9 Huckleberry Drive   2 Bedrooms/2 Baths
 Best Priced Carriage House in the Community! 
Nature Lovers Home on a Large Wooded Cul de Sac
 
 
Perfect Year-round Retreat with Lovely Sunroom$225,000 - 7 Huckleberry Drive   2 Bedrooms/2 Baths
 
 
Elegant Touches and Pond Views from the Patio
 
 
Stone Fireplace, Custom Accents and Curb Appeal! WAGAMON'S WEST SHORE | MILTON 
$319,900 - 107 Carriage Drive    3 Bedrooms/2 Full Baths /2 Half BathsOversized Garage, Large Rec Room, Craft Rooms and Finished Basement
   HERITAGE SHORES | 55+ | GOLF | BRIDGEVILLE
 
$269,000 - 69 Whistling Duck  3 Bedrooms/2 Baths
Why Wait to Build... Check Out this Home Just Built in 2014!$269,000- 109 Whistling Duck   2 Bedrooms/2 Baths
 
 Perfect for Easy Living with and Open-concept, Light-filled Floorplan! $265,000 - 58 Whistling Duck    2 Bedrooms/2 Baths Watch them Tee-Off from This Energy-Star Rated Home Tasteful Home - Designed for Easy Living!   
Beautiful 3-Season Room and Paver Patio with Retractable Awning   
Popular Floorplan and a Gorgeous Golf Course. What a Life!    Elegant Resort Living with Massive Gourmet Kitchen
 
 Country Club Life and Luxury at Its Finest WHARTONS BLUFF | MILLSBORO
 Stay Active in This Southern DE Waterfront Community
 VILLAGES AT RED MILL POND | LEWES
 
 Kayakers Delight on a Huge Corner Lot!
 $369,000 - JUST LISTED - 16492 Greenspring Avenue   3 Bedrooms/2 Baths
 Beach House with Beaded Siding, Natural Grey Stone and Shutters    OTHER NEWS | QUICK DELIVERY HOMES COASTAL CLUB | LEWES
 
 BISHOP'S LANDING | MILLVILLEVilla homes at Coastal Club  are an incredible value in this new amenity-rich Lewes Neighborhood, including on a deal on Villa #63!
  Now if a single family home is more your speed, ask about the stunning 3,200 SQ FT, 4-bedroom, 3-bath Bornquist Home-of-the-Month. Don't wait, it comes with an incredible incentive package! Call 302-424-1890 today or email us for more information and quick delivery home availability.   
 
INDEPENDENCE | 55+ | MILLSBORO"Life is Short... Buy a Beach House" in Bishop's Landing  where you canchoose from an ocean villa, beach villa or a single-family home. Right now, only a few Bayard Lots remain with huge savings on quick delivery homes, while they last! Offering an award-winning Clubhouse, an Olympic-size swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball court, jogging/biking trails, community beach shuttle and community dog parks, you'll be less than 4 miles to Bethany Beach and close to championship golf.Call for inventory availability at 302-424-1890 or email us  for today. 
   
 Schell Brothers Update: the builder has discontinued the Mariner, the Fenwick and the Revere model homes in Independence.  Wow... the Revere was always one of their most popular model homes and the Mariner was introduced as a result of combining the best features of the Hancock and the Revere models. Check out the Mariner's Floorplan  and if you like what you see, we have a Mariner resale  available. Coming Soon: we'll be listing aHancock model with a large screen porch, 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Need to know more? Call 302-424-1890 or Email Us  about other resale values in 55+ INDY. WHARTON'S BLUFF | WATERFRONT COMMUNITY | MILLSBORO
 Only 6 townhomes with spacious floorplans, designer finishes  and waterviews remain in this private retreat on the Indian River. If this neighborhood peeks your interest, we have a Resale right now with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths that's been recently reduced. Call to schedule a community tour, Email Us or call 302-424-1890 and see for yourself why so many choose to call Wharton's Bluff home.
 VILLAGES AT RED MILL POND | LEWES
 
 
According to our agent Donna Beck, there's a ton of spring specials are going in The Villages at Red Mill Pond including a number of quick delivery homes. New homes will  coming online every month through the summer. If you're ready to buy in this hot, hot  neighborhood, call 302-424-1890 now or Email Us for more information!
 
ON OUR RADAR | Neighborhoods to Watch!  
TheMeadows of Beaver Creek in Milton featuring pondfront and tree-lined homesites. And the Ocean View Beach Club a couple of dozen of quick delivery homes  are ready for immediate occupation and you'll be located close to Bethany Beach.  Call 302-424-1890 or Email Us  for the skinny on these neighborhoods.  | 
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Kent County/Central Delaware Community Updates  
CHAMPION'S CLUB | 55+ | MAGNOLIA  
Huge Home, Better than New with 1700+ SQ FT of Space! SPRING MEADOW | 55+ | SMYRNA  $265,000 - PENDING - 293 Sorrell Circle   2 Bedrooms/2 Baths A Rare Find in this SOLD-OUT Community!LONGACRE VILLAGE | 55+ | DOVER
 
 A Great Opportunity for a Conveniently-Located Single Story Home!NOBLES POND | 55+ | DOVER
 
 $329,000 - PENDING - 62 Guard House Lane   4 Bedrooms/3 Baths 1st Floor Living with Room for Family and Guests  
 OTHER NEWS | QUICK DELIVERY HOMES  VILLAGE OF EASTRIDGE | 55+ | SMYRNA
The Village of Eastridge has incentives that will blow you away! Ask us about basement credit and Free kitchen granite. Many new quick delivery homes, some on beautiful premium lots backing to open space and trees, are under construction and will be available from summer through fall 2016. Just in, there are brand new discounts for Buyers who are veterans, policmen, firefighters, nurses or paramedics!Also base model prices in this community are increasing April 1st, so if you have been hedging on buying in this community, this would be a great time to call 302-424-1890 or Email Us about the no-risk lot hold at the Village of Eastridge.
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New Castle County/Northern Delaware Community Updates
 
The County Basics: New Castle County, our Northern-most county, is located mid-way between Washington, D.C. and New York City. Also known as "the Corporate Capital," Delaware has a liberal tax structure and business-friendly corporation law. Wilmington is Delaware's largest city and Middletown is the fastest growing area being home to several new and popular 55+ active adult communities. If proximity to your family and friends in NJ, NY and PA and easy access to shopping, medical care and entertainment factors are important to your retirement, then Northern DE and in particular Middletown is worth your attention. 
 
 FOUR SEASONS At SILVER MAPLE | 55+ | MIDDLETOWN$375,000 - JUST LISTED - 904 River Birch Circle   3 Bedrooms/2 Baths
 
 It's Great To Be The First! Check Out This Never Lived-in Home!    
QUICK DELIVERY HOMES 
FOUR SEASONS AT SILVER MAPLE | 55+ | MIDDLETOWNFour Seasons at Silver Maple
  Update: There areonly a couple of dozen of homesites remaining in the "last phase of building this 55+ community." Right now there is an Ambassador Model Home is being offered at $449,900. And there's a Magnolia Builder's Model home going at a great price that will include all of the furniture and art in the home. Call or Email Bill for the expected delivery time. if you are serious about being close to family in NJ/NY and PA, then this Northern Delaware Neighborhood could be the perfect place for you! Questions, call at 302-424-1890 or Email Us  to discuss your current situation.   
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