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The Joys of Spring & Summer Delaware Living
When the warm weather comes, Delaware has a coming out party like no other state in the Union. Blessed with such spectacular natural beauty that Thomas Jefferson called it “a jewel among states,” Delaware shows off its best features in spring and summer — gorgeous beaches along a 28-mile coastline, stunning national parks, winding river […]
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Wilmington DE Tax-Free Shopping Getaway
Delaware is one of just five states offering tax-free shopping, along with Alaska, New Hampshire, Montana and Oregon. That means shoppers visiting from nearby Pennsylvania and Maryland can save 6% on all purchases. For New Yorkers just 2.5 hours away in Manhattan, the savings is even greater – close to 9%! That percentage can really […]
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New Construction Homes Near Philadelphia are Minutes from Springtime Excitement
“Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the Inhabitants thereof”. So read the words around the rim of the Liberty Bell which, along with our flag, are America’s two most enduring symbols of personal freedom. The Liberty Bell now receives 1.5 million visitors per year in the Liberty Bell Center, one block from its former […]
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Top 5 Places to Move in Delaware
With national headlines proclaiming Delaware as a trending hotspot for millennials and retirees alike, the question on homebuyers’ minds is not “why Delaware?” but “where in Delaware can I get the best value for my money?” So why is everyone flocking to the First State to live, work and play? First of all, the financial […]
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“Donut Dogs” Just One Upcoming Wilmington Riverfront Highlight
Plan on viewing Wilmington-area condos for sale this spring? Why not also check out the April 16th home opener for the Wilmington Blue Rocks Minor League Baseball team and taste the stadium’s new Krispy Kreme Doughnut hotdog? If you’re in the market for something sweet and salty, you’ll definitely want to check out this twist […]
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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 […]