Blog
-
How to Check Out a Neighborhood While Sheltering in Place
Like all industries, the housing and real estate market is making adjustments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Delaware’s shelter-in-place orders may have disrupted many businesses deemed ‘non-essential,’ but sheltering in place doesn’t mean your search for a new home has stalled indefinitely. On the contrary, there are plenty of ways to scope out a […]
-
6 Moving Essentials: Everything You Need for Moving Day
Moving into a new home is one of those milestone occasions – one that you will remember for the rest of your life. Amid the excitement, chaos, and last-minute tasks, it’s easy to overlook some necessities, or accidentally pack away practical items that you’ll want handy. Essential Items for Moving Day Preparation and planning are […]
-
The 3 Surprising Things Homeowners Really Want
If you’re in the market for a new home, you likely have a very specific wish list of amenities and features that you can’t do without. How do your preferences stack up with those of other homebuyers? See what the latest research says about the unexpected home features that buyers are craving. A generously proportioned […]
-
How to Buy a Condo: A Step-by-Step Guide
There are numerous benefits of condo living, including affordability, less maintenance, appreciation of the value of your home, and proximity to schools, shopping and easy access to major thoroughfares. Living in a condo building also provides a sense of community with one’s neighbors, particularly if you choose a property within a beautifully designed, master-planned community […]
-
How to Get the Most Out of Virtual Home Tours
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of life—from how people work to how they purchase new homes. While in-person open houses may be on pause, the real estate market is still extremely active with virtual home tours. Get comprehensive tours of the best homes for sale in your area while you “shelter in […]
-
4 Benefits of an Open-Floor-Plan Home
An open floor plan features the seamless transition between two or more traditional-use rooms, such as the kitchen and living room, with no partitioning walls. Since the 1990s, the open floor plan concept has been popular among homebuyers, with good reason. The communal living space provided by this layout supports smoother traffic flow and a […]
-
Why Buying a Condo May Be Your Smartest Investment Yet
Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth, you’ll love the flexibility, freedom, and affordability of condo ownership. Here are some of the top reasons why buying a condo is a great long-term financial investment. Condos are an affordable option for home buyers Luxury condos are often more affordable than you might think. This […]
-
Get Your Spring Cleaning Done Early: Here’s How to Start
Some spring cleaning projects may require warmer weather, but you can easily tackle many of the tasks on your list while the days are still chilly and shorter. Take the time now to check these tasks off your spring cleaning list and spend the first days of warm weather outside enjoying the sunshine. Surface clean […]
-
5 Reasons to Buy Your Dream Home This Year
Everyone deserves a home they can be proud of, but for a lot of people, the thought of buying their “dream home” seems out of reach. Is it possible to find something that ticks all the right boxes without stretching your finances too thin? Absolutely, and there are a few good reasons that 2020 may […]
-
Winter is the New Spring for the Home Shopping Season
For quite a long time, spring has been the traditional time for prospective home buyers to begin searching for their ideal home. It seems only natural for people to prefer driving around looking at homes for sale during sunny, warm weather compared to the chill of winter. However, realtors have noticed a significant uptick in […]
