Finding the right community in Delaware. |
Greetings!
It feels like Spring! With temperatures this week in the 50s and 60s, the bike trails are busy, and dogs are enjoying their longer walks.
In this issue, we’re introducing a new series on an important topic – Building Code, Quality of Construction, and the Home Inspection. The purpose of this 4-part series is to help you, the buyers, set and maintain realistic expectations about the home they are purchasing. For many of you, buying a new home doesn’t happen every day or every year. We often have buyer clients purchasing a home at retirement for the first time in 10 years or more. For a few, it has been more like 30 or 40 years!
As usual, we have a few community updates, an article on how location can affect the home’s price, and a fun video with Bob Greason, REALTOR, on how he chose Delaware.
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Sincerely,
Kathy Sperl-Bell
Associate Broker/Owner
302-424-1890
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The Same House Costs a Lot More or Less |
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We know the cost per square foot for a house, but what about the cost per mile?
As you travel from western Sussex County toward the beaches, how much more will you spend on the same home, by the same builder, on a similar lot?
Based on location, the same house can cost as much as $75,000 or $100,000 more. Here’s why:
- The community is closer to the Delaware Beaches
- The developer and the builder are not the same company
- The developer bought the land recently (or a long time ago)
- This particular lot cost the builder more
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We Moved To Delaware, Here's Why |
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With Active Adults Agent Bob Greason
Learn why so many active adults are choosing to move to Delaware with Active Adults REALTOR, Bob Greason, and Active Adults Realty Associate Broker, Kathy Sperl-Bell as they explore why they were both drawn to move to Delaware.
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3BR | 2BA | $310,000
Opportunity is knocking! Less than 2 miles to the Bethany Beach boardwalk. Short walk to the Bethany Beach trolley stop just over the canal. Very low HOA. This would make a wonderful getaway. Updated kitchen and large bedrooms. Deck and shed are perfect for entertaining and storing away beach gear.
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34181 Spring Brook,
Red Mill Pond, Lewes, DE
4BR | 3BA | $620,000
Pride of ownership is evident from the moment you drive up to this meticulously maintained home. As you walk through the front door you are met with wonderful designer details as you move throughout the house. Sellers have spent over $150,000 in upgrades. Hardwood floors span the entire main floor with commercial grade luxury vinyl plank throughout the upstairs.
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If you blink, this opportunity will be gone. Oyster Cove offers luxury villa homes in Lewes, DE. A rare opportunity, this small enclave of 24 homes is a few miles from the best that Lewes has to offer. Hop onto the Georgetown/Lewes Trail and bike to the beach or connect to the extensive trail network. Enjoy living within proximity to the beach and ample recreational opportunities for everyone. Contact your Active Adults Realty agent today if this sounds like the place for you.
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There’s nothing not to love about Hearthstone Manor, located just outside of beautiful Milford, Delaware. The homes are spacious and beautiful, the landscaping is scenic and natural, and neighbors quickly become friends.
Downtown Milford waits only minutes away, and beautiful beaches are just a ten-minute drive. Hearthstone Manor is building new homes again. Right across from the fabulous BayHealth campus, this is a great location in Southern Delaware. With base model pricing in the high $200s, this neighborhood is also affordable.
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The Villages at Red Mill Pond is located on one of the largest freshwater lakes in Delaware - Red Mill Pond. Residents enjoy water access with a gazebo and kayak/boat launch. Take a walk through the neighborhood and enjoy the Community Center with an Outdoor Pool. This is a prime location, right off Route 9, minutes from the charm and culture Historic Lewes has to offer. Villages at Red Mill Pond will be releasing a new phase this Spring for delivery in 2022; the homes are selling as quickly as they are released.
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Building Code, Quality of Construction & Home Inspection – Part 1 |
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This 4-part series will help buyers set and maintain realistic expectations about the home they are purchasing. Part 1 will cover the home inspection process. |
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Part 1. The Home Inspection Process
Part of the process of purchasing a home is the home inspection. The home inspection is for the benefit of the buyer, and it is a buyer expense. The purpose of the home inspection is to discover any defects in the home. The inspection will also allow the buyer to become familiar with all aspects of their new home and learn about items they will want to pay attention to in the future. I call it the “get acquainted with your home” portion of the inspection. These are not major defects that the seller will have to address, but they are things that may require maintenance or be nearing their end-of-life.
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