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What Is a Forced Savings Plan and Why Do Homeowners Rave About It?
If you’ve been looking for ways to build up your savings or work toward being able to retire someday, buying a move-in ready home in Delaware may not be the first move that springs to mind. After all, a mortgage will take up a large portion of your earnings. However, taking out a mortgage is […]
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Romantic Fall Getaways Near Wilmington, DE
There’s no need to wait until Valentine’s Day to have a romantic getaway. In Delaware, the fall foliage is simply stunning, and it creates the perfect setting for couples to fall in love with each other all over again. If you’ve purchased a home from Montchanin Builders in one of the planned communities near Wilmington, […]
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6 Powerful Reasons to Own Instead of Rent
Owning a home is a big life step. While renting can be a convenient and relatively commitment-free option for the short-term, don’t ignore these powerful advantages that home ownership has over renting: You Can Do Anything You Want with Your Home Owning rather than renting allows you complete freedom when it comes to your property. […]
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How Do I Know When I Am Ready to Buy a House?
Buying a home is a major decision. Homeownership offers many advantages, like the chance to build equity in your investment over time. Plus, you’ll be able to personalize your home however you wish—something that you can’t do while you’re renting. But is now the right time, and are you ready? First-time homebuyers in the Wilmington, […]
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4 Real Estate Reality TV Show Myths Revealed
If you’re in the market for a new home, you may be getting a lot of inspiration and ideas from the many reality TV shows about buying and fixing up real estate. These programs are undoubtedly a lot of fun to watch, but you may be left with more than a few unrealistic expectations about […]
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Moving to Delaware from Another State? Here’s Your To-Do List
Moving to Delaware or any other new state can be exciting but also challenging. There’s a lot to do if you’re just moving across town, but your to-do list can get intimidatingly long when you are picking up roots and moving to a different part of the country. The good news is that the process […]
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Cool Ways to Beat the Heat in Wilmington DE
Those who live in Delaware have come to expect high temperatures in late summer. Thankfully, there are tons of fun and interesting ways to beat the heat! Interested in buying a home in Wilmington, DE? From water parks and beaches to hip restaurants, craft brews, and great shopping, Wilmington gives you access to all kinds […]
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Best Time to Buy a New Home? Try Late Summer!
Buying a home, for most people, is one of the biggest – and most exciting – investments they will ever make. And when it comes to getting a sweet deal on your dream home, timing is everything. So how do you get the most bang for your buck without making sacrifices? There are many variables […]
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5 Easy Home Staging Tips
If you have outgrown your starter home, or you’re just ready for an upgrade or a new location, you’ll undoubtedly want to get the highest possible price when selling your home. It’s always a good idea to do a thorough evaluation of your home and to perform any recommended repairs. Once your home is in […]
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Amazing Things to Do in Delaware That Are Totally Free
There are a lot of reasons why residents of Delaware love this hidden gem of a state. Buying a new home in Delaware gives you access to all sorts of fun and free things to do, right here in Wilmington and beyond. You can go see a shipwreck from the 18th century—no scuba diving required!—and […]
