Category: Living in Delaware
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Five Real Estate Trends Worth Watching in 2015
Real estate experts say this year’s spring selling season portends another active year for home buyers and sellers across the nation. The housing market continues to heat up, particularly in Wilmington, Delaware, where denizens are taking advantage of low mortgage rates and the built-in luxuries of living in a master-planned community. Meticulously developed by seasoned […]
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Memorial Day Weekend Happenings Around Wilmington
Tax-free shopping, picturesque state parks, fantastic wineries, and proximity to varied cultural and historic attractions are just some of the many reasons people adore Delaware living. The state is brimming with unique discoveries at every turn, whether you’re a nature lover, sports fanatic or history buff. As the heart and soul of New Castle County, […]
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Top 5 Spring Day Trips in Delaware
Thomas Jefferson once called Delaware a “jewel” among the states for its strategic location on the Eastern seaboard. “The Diamond State,” as it’s nicknamed, is situated just a quick day trip from neighboring metros like Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City, Washington D.C. and Atlantic City. Whether it’s tax-free shopping, enjoying the arts, outdoor recreation or […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
