According to recent USPS data, Delaware is a top 10 state that people are moving to. This influx is due to job creation, an affordable cost of living, appealing taxes, a good quality of life, and more. Learn how each county is addressing housing needs and what plans they have on the horizon. Join us on October 5 >
HOUSING SHORTAGE TRACKER
PHILADELPHIA-CAMDEN-WILMINGTON, PA-NJ-DE-MD
The Housing Shortage Tracker by the National Association of REALTORS® computes how many new permits are issued for every new job in 174 metropolitan areas. Based on the historical average, one permit is issued for every two new jobs. However that is not the case for many metropolitan areas. View the tool >
FAST FACT: A new single-family unit permit is issued for every 12 new jobs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area.
6,710
Permits (single-family units)
24,303
permits (total units)
81,900
new jobs
DIVERSE SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
DIAMOND STATE HOME LOANS
“The battle for veteran homeownership—one handshake and smile at a time.” The VA loan program is designed as a benefit to help veterans purchase a new home at favorable rates. Despite this, veterans face increased challenges acquiring a home as perceptions in the real estate community blur the lines on how VA loans work. Darren Corder, president and owner of Diamond State Home Loans, has made it his mission to bridge the gap between understanding the full scope of the VA loan program and helping veterans secure the homes that they deserve. Read more >
DSCC PODCAST
RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AWARD
The Conversations with Kelly podcast recently received a 3rd place award from the National Federation of Press Women's 2023 Communications Contest. Check out the podcast >
Keep an eye out for season three coming this fall!
President's Message
For many families, today is "back to school day" as students, faculty, and administrative staff’s kickoff the new school year. For us, that means we are organizing our Delaware Principal for a Day program, and you are invited to participate this October 16-20!
Statewide, there are slightly more than 11,000 high school seniors this year. In nine short months, many of those graduates will hit the marketplace looking for employment. Read more >
