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Riverfront Revitalization Raising Wilmington Property Values
Is there still a place for post-industrial powerhouses like Wilmington, Delaware in a new, tech-fueled economy? We sure think so! According to Jake Blumgart writing for Next City, only 26.7 percent of the people living in Wilmington work here as well. Yet, all that may soon change with the many new revitalization projects starting and […]
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Hockessin, the Foodie’s Dream, Just Minutes From Move-In Ready Homes In Delaware
“First we eat. Then we do everything else.” So said M. F. K. Fisher, the preeminent American food writer. Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher may have never visited Hockessin, Delaware, but if she had she would have delighted in this classic off-the-beaten-path foodie’s dream in the gorgeous Brandywine River Valley. Aside from being a charming scenic little town in the […]
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Philadelphia Real Estate Market Booming – Price Points Go Up
All signs are pointing to another banner year for residential real estate in the Philadelphia region, according to a recent report by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach. Low interest rates coupled with an increasingly robust economy means more people are snapping up properties with favorable mortgage terms. Research shows that houses aren’t staying […]
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Millennials Drawn to Wilmington, Delaware to Live, Work and Play
In a trend that is increasingly playing out in medium and large urban centers, many new young professionals are seeking opportunities to work and play within walking distance of their workplaces. These young millennials—born in the 1980’s—are aspiring to a more collaborative life both in their career choices and in their lives away from “work.” […]
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Seven Residential Real Estate Myths Busted
In the realm of real estate, there are many long-held myths about what makes a valuable and smart property investment. We’ve all come believe that “location, location, location” is paramount when purchasing a new townhome or condo, but are these maxims really true? After pouring over years of residential real estate data and numbers, Zillow […]
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Top 5 Places to Drink in Wilmington in 2015
In a state that boasts such nationally-acclaimed microbreweries as Dogfish Head and a serious penchant for fine dining, it’s easy to see why droves of residents are praising the virtues of Delaware living in 2015. Years of revitalization efforts have transformed Wilmington into a vibrant city where the young and young-at-heart choose to live, work and […]
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5 Frequently Asked Questions For Delaware Custom Home Builders
Prospective homeowners often have many questions for Delaware custom home builders. Building a new home to meet the needs of your family is an exciting process, but it’s a bit more involved than simply buying an existing home on the market. Yet, the ability to select different options and upgrades is what makes working with […]
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Valentine’s Day in Wilmington: A Romantic Affair
Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley are home to countless cultural and historic attractions that lure thousands of visitors each and every year. This vibrant region features something for everyone – from Georgian estates to magnificent gardens and world-class museums. Many residents who have since relocated to Wilmington and the Claymont Renaissance District praise the many […]
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Philadelphia Townhome Buyers Swayed By More Than Just Interest Rates
There’s good news for people in the market for Philadelphia townhomes or single family residences: the 30-year fixed mortgage rate shouldn’t break 5 percent this year. However, industry observers say there is more to a home buying decision than the interest rate. “Consumer confidence and perception of the economy as a whole have a greater […]
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Winter Fun on the Wilmington Riverfront
One of the great joys of winter is finding some smooth glistening ice, lacing up the skates, and indulging your Olympic skater fantasies–preferably followed by some hot chocolate with marshmallows. The Horizon Riverfront Rink at Justison Landing Green on the Wilmington riverfront is Delaware’s own Rockefeller Center (except a lot bigger and without the long […]