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Batter Up! Baseball Has Arrived in Wilmington
No spring in Wilmington is complete without a trip to the ballpark to see our very own minor league baseball team in action. And if you’re a die-hard Wilmington Blue Rocks fan, you can purchase your 6-12 game Blue Rocks Mini Plan – including the option for a “Sunday Funday” plan – right now to […]
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Philadelphia’s Best Festivals & Events Are Just Around The Corner!
Spring is in the air and the warm weather is bringing people out of their homes for fun festivals and area events. Montchanin Builders offers a low-maintenance condo and townhomes in Wilmington, Delaware — just 30 minutes from Philadelphia. Check out these family favorites coming up soon. Philadelphia Wine & Food Festival Who doesn’t love food? The […]
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Spring in Wilmington: Top 3 Botanical Gardens
March 20 is the official start of spring, but most Delaware residents note the beginnings of this season as the landscape begins to erupt in vibrant, colorful blossoms. Wilmington and Brandywine Valley are among the best places on the Eastern Seaboard to enjoy the delightful sights and scents of historic mansions, which are literally brimming with […]
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Create Your Outdoor Space for Barbecue Season
Spring is already underway in Delaware and Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner. With summer fast approaching, now is the time to start thinking about sprucing up your home’s exterior. Outdoor living is one reason why Darley Green, Shipley Road, and The Cedars have become such popular communities in the Wilmington, DE area. […]
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Montchanin Selected As Builder For Whitehall Neighborhood
The Town of Whitehall is a brand new master-planned community north of Middletown on the south bank of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. The parcel of land was first purchased in 1984 by The Welfare Foundation as a legacy project that would greatly enhance the lives of Delaware residents. The first homes are now available – […]
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Spring is the Best Time to Buy a New Home in Delaware
Along with the warmer Wilmington weather comes an influx of calls about our new homes in Delaware. We’re not the only ones experiencing increased activity. According to Realtor.com, about 40 percent of home sales take place from April through July. Homes are available all year round, but many shoppers take advantage of the spring season for several strategic […]
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Picture-Perfect Communities in Delaware
Montchanin Builders is pleased to invite homebuyers to tour our picture-perfect Delaware townhome communities. From single family homes and estates to luxury townhouses and condos, the Montchanin communities have something for everyone. If you’re from out of state and are considering moving to the area, you may be interested to know that Wilmington’s cost of […]
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Hottest New Restaurants in Wilmington, Delaware
Spring signifies “freshness” and “rebirth,” so why not try one of the new restaurants to open in the Wilmington, Delaware dining scene? Residents of the Darley Green community in Wilmington don’t have to wait until the snow melts to experience new culinary delights. For a taste of excellence, check out these area restaurants, all located […]
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Top 4 Reasons to Own Instead of Rent
In 2012, real estate authority Trulia reported that the great American dream of home ownership was poised for a strong comeback following the sub-prime mortgage crisis of 2007-2009. The prediction held true: the housing market grew stronger as Americans found that buying a home was often more affordable than renting one – particularly in major […]
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Philadelphia Named Top Destination by Lonely Planet
For the second year in a row, Philadelphia has been named the “Best in the U.S.” by the largest travel book publisher, Lonely Planet. The coveted spot is on a top 10 list of the “unexpectedly exciting places to see.” The news comes as no surprise to residents of Philly, Wilmington, DE, and other nearby […]