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Groundbreaking at Wolfe Pointe
Groundbreaking at the Peninsula
Groundbreaking – the beginning of an exciting build process.
The Henlopen Model by Schell Brothers at Lewes Landing
Created on June 3, 2010 using FlipShare.
The Newest Revere Model
Recorded on June 3, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.
The Newest Hancock Model
Recorded on June 3, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Echelon Custom Homes of Delaware Wins Acclaim at Regal Awards
Echelon Custom Homes & designer Matt Adler featured in Gordon & Associates Outlook Spring 2010 issue. click on the link to read the full issue G & A Spring 2010
Father/Daugher Camping Trip to CHSP
Lance and I took our daughters (Morgan, Lily and Shelby) camping in the Cape Henlopen State Park last weekend. I must say that it could have been one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had with my Daughter, Morgan. The weather was perfect, chef Lance made an amazing dinner, and the girls weren’t “scared”…success on [...]
Delaware Home Builder – Schell Brothers Dominates Regal Awards
On Friday, May 7th, the Delaware Association of Homebuilders held the 18th annual Regal Awards ceremony to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of its builder and associate partners. Billed as the “Black and White Gala”, the elegant event honored the best Delaware home builders for achievements in marketing, advertising, architectural design, interior merchandising, project management, and [...]
Delaware Home Builder – Schell Brothers Dominates Regal Awards
On Friday, May 7th, the Delaware Association of Homebuilders held the 18th annual Regal Awards ceremony to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of its builder and associate partners. Billed as the “Black and White Gala”, the elegant event honored the best Delaware home builders for achievements in marketing, advertising, architectural design, interior merchandising, project management, and [...]
A Tribute To Dad
2nd ANNUAL WALT WAGAMON GOLF CLASSIC The 2nd Annual Walt Wagamon Golf Classic to benefit The Wellness Community – Delaware will be held on Monday, May 24, 2010 at the exclusive Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Golfers will enjoy a challenging course, a wonderful cocktail celebration and have the opportunity to bid on fabulous prizes. Golfers [...]
Heritage Creek Drive-by in Nov
Schell Brothers Milton Delaware single family homes with basements this is the community in November.
New Place
My wife and I (also our new baby girl) just moved into a new place a couple of weeks ago. I had forgotten how big of a job moving really was. When we turn the keys over to a new client I often forget how difficult it is to get all of our accumulated stuff [...]
I’m going to be a Personal Trainer
Wow, what a long and exhausting weekend up in Philadelphia, but well worth it!! I am officially a Personal Trainer through AFAA, whoohoooo! This has always been a passion of mine working with individuals through Exercise Science, and finally- I’m making it a reality! Wish me luck
Revere Showcase Home.AVI
The Revere Showcase home- Beaitiful home & homesite at a beautiful price!
Echelon Interiors Featured in Professional Builder
By Pat Curry, Contributing Editor March 1, 2010 Professional Builder Every year, NAHB’s National Sales and Marketing Council recognizes creativity, excellence and innovation across several disciplines, including advertising, marketing, model merchandising and design. The awards, known simply as The Nationals, are the most prestigious honor in the business. As much as we wish we could [...]
Green Roof
Green Roof February 21, 2010 – 4:24 pm We are really excited to install one of the first residential green roofs in Sussex County and maybe Delaware. Three separate green roofs on this one house will create a great natural space as well as save energy and conserve water. The integrated rain water collection system will recycle rain [...]
Independence Homeowners
Ed and Nancy Hawpe - Independence Homeowners talk about their experience with Schell Brothers-
Schell Brothers Commercial
Schell Brothers Commercial - We love what we do and it shows!
Delaware Homebuilder, Schell Brothers, Wins Unprecedented Seven National Awards
The National Association of Homebuilders recently held its prestigious annual event in Las Vegas, titled “A Night of Recognition”. The exclusive affair honored the best of the best homebuilders across the country and, as usual, some of the smartest design and marketing minds were in attendance, hailing from places like New York and California. These [...]
New Homeowner at The Vineyards at Nassau Valley!
Hear first hand what Jane is saying about the community at The Vineyards at Nassau Valley and her recent purchase in building 3E!
It's a wonderful time!
Pictoral evidence of how fun it is to work for this Delaware home builder.


It's the most wonderful time...
... to love your job. I won't pretend that working in this industry is always roses and sunshine. Let's be honest; we've been beaten up over the past few years. But I will say this - I worked for a national company whose focus centered on profit margins, especially when the market turned. I joined the Schell team when the market was down, and yet, the focus is so much healthier. We concentrate on our customers' happiness. We want their customer experience to truly be different. We actually want them to be moved to tears by our workmanship and personal touches. And we also focus on each other, on being a company that works hard and plays hard. It's a good feeling. And if I'm going to continue to sell new homes and work for a Delaware home builder, I'm glad and proud that it's with Schell Brothers.
Going for the Gold!
Schell Brothers Receives Unprecedented Seven National Awards December 4, 2009 - 9:41 am
Schell Brothers, a leading Delaware home builder based in Rehoboth Beach, has received seven national awards, presented for excellence in the home building industry in 2009. The company won an unparalleled five "Nationals Awards" from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) in addition to two "Best in American Living Awards", sponsored by NAHB and Professional Builder Magazine. The Nationals Awards, which are the most esteemed honors associated with the building industry, pay tribute to superior new home sales and marketing, and home design achievements. Builders across the country compete for the coveted national honors from the NAHB, emphasizing the level of accomplishment by Schell Brothers in Delaware. Nationals winners are the exclusive finalists for the ultimate Gold Awards which will be announced at the Builder's Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 19, 2010. The Best in American Living Awards will be distributed at a press conference during the Builder's Show, honoring Schell Brothers and other builders who have provided the most inspiring and innovative residential designs in the country.
Schell Brothers' five Nationals Awards span a variety of categories ranging from home design to model merchandising, with two of the honors recognizing the achievements of the company's prestigious affiliate known as Echelon Custom Homes. Awards were presented to Schell Brothers/Echelon Custom Homes in the following categories:
- Best "On the Boards" Single Family Detached Home for The Milton model by Schell Brothers at Heritage Creek, designed by Rebecca Fluharty
- Best Product Design for a Custom Home: Robinson Residence by Echelon Custom Homes
- Best Interior Merchandising for a Model Priced Under $500,000: Schell Brothers/Echelon Interiors for The Mariner model at the Retreat at Love Creek, merchandised by Echelon Interiors
- Best Website for a Builder: Echelon Custom Homes, developed by Ivana Biela, Jeremy Bell and Mike Brown
- Best Clubhouse: Independence Hall by Schell Brothers at Independence, Pat Mulligan, Project Manager
The 2009 Best in American Living Awards are recognized as the pinnacle of achievement in residential design. Schell Brothers received Best in American Living Awards in the following two categories:
- Gold Award: Best Single-Family Detached Home 1,801 to 2,400 sq. ft. for the Madison model by Schell Brothers at Heritage Creek, designed by Chris Schell
- Silver Award: Interior Design in Best Community Facility 151 Units and over, Merchandised by Echelon Interiors
First Snow of the Year...
...actually bypassed the Delaware beaches. We had a few flurries, which was still fun to see, but no accumulation. On the bright side (literally - today is very sunny), the nicer weather today hopefully will allow all of the local holiday parades to take place.
At Schell Brothers, we're definitely in the holiday spirit. In fact, Chris Schell challenged his entire sales team to decorate their model homes for the holidays. The winning team not only received a gift card to the local shopping outlets, but also (and most importantly) bragging rights. I'm pleased to announce that the Indy team was victorious!! I'm also not too proud to admit that we may have won because of our strategic decor, even more so than the festive fittings. Check out the picture below to see precisely what I mean....
Schell Brothers Receives Unprecedented Seven National Awards
Schell Brothers, a leading Delaware home builder based in Rehoboth Beach, has received seven national awards, presented for excellence in the home building industry in 2009. The company won an unparalleled five “Nationals Awards” from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) in addition to two “Best in American Living Awards”, sponsored by NAHB and Professional [...]
A Leap of Faith
Hear the story of Lynn Blaney's Leap of Faith when she decided to move to Delaware from New Jersey and chose Independence by Schell Brothers as her new home.
Independence Homeowners talk about their Schell Brothers experience
Hear what Bob and Liz Scanell are saying about Schell Brothers and their building experience at Independence.
Beach Run
A typical photo shoot turns into a not so typical Dune Run at Cape Henlopen State Park.
Homebuyer at The Vineyards at Nassau Valley
Jay Marlin - A Homebuyer at The Vineayards at Nassau Valley walks his home for the first time under dry wall.
Moving and Shaking with Schell Brothers
In the interim since I last wrote, there's been a lot of exciting activity at Schell Brothers. Due to our company growth, we've opened up several new home communities. With growth comes change, and I'm now the community sales manager at Independence, the premier active adult community in Delaware. Leaving the Vineyards has been bittersweet; I love the concept of the community, and I always find it hard to say "so long" to my loyal customers. But I am thrilled to be a part of the Indy family. We've already had great success! In the month and a half that our new team has been here, we've sold 7 homes - and counting!
With the dust settling, I'll make sure to update my blog more regularly. I can't wait to share some of the Indy magic with all of you!
Autumn at the Delaware Beaches
It may be too late in the season to take a dip in the waves or catch a tan on the sand, but the Delaware Beaches still boast plenty of activities throughout the autumn months. Here are my top ten favorite things about fall in coastal Delaware: 10. This time of year I am lured [...]
Happy Homeowners
We held our first pre-drywall orientations at The Vineyards this weekend. With our first building well underway, the Schell Brothers team thought this would be the perfect opportunity for our current homeowners to walk through their homes while they're still in framing. They re-visted their selections, fine-tuned any electrical needs, and most importantly, expressed their deep appreciation for the quality of the construction.
As a new home salesperson, this is what it's all about. Making people happy, having them fall in love with your product while enjoying the experience.
That is the Schell difference.
Live Like a Local: Blueberry Picking!
by Barbara Dean One of my favorite things to do in June is pick local blueberries. Here in Sussex County, Delaware, there is a large blueberry farm near Dagsboro where you can go to pick your own berries. The fields are open 7 days a week. Here are some tips from a local: Wear a [...]
Even the rain can't put a damper...
...on the activity at the Vineyards! Today is our block party, where the businesses along Nassau Commons Blvd joined together to raise awareness for our companies and, most importantly, to raise funds for a great cause: The Food Bank of Delaware. The sunshine has not stuck around as we hoped, but we're still pleased to see the positive response from the local community.
Although we've had rainy days fairly often this season, construction is still well underway. I get more and more excited about this community everytime I pass our first building (which happens twice a day!). The aesthetics - and with that, the attention to detail - are unparalleled in this area. I'm thrilled to be a part of the Schell Brothers team and can't wait for the Vineyards lifestyle to fully take shape.
Personalizing Your New Home
by Erika Fields Selecting the options for your new home, though exciting, can sometimes be a daunting experience. You may feel overwhelmed by the numerous options from which to select, or nervous about the finality of selecting items for a house which will be your home for many years. In order to make the process [...]
Great blog from our friends at Eastern Shore Housing
Here’s an excerpt from a new blog over at Eastern Shore Housing: Thanks to Twitter and Schell Brothers (@SchellBrothers) we learned this week that Delaware is officially the best place to retire. Kiplinger’s Magazine researched the total tax burden — income taxes, property taxes and sales taxes — for a typical retired couple in each [...]
Delaware for you!
As the waves of life carry you to new adventures, you’ll find that Delaware is the place for you. Whether you’re just starting out, or looking forward to retirement, we have choices to fit your lifestyle. We know you have big plans for the next phase of your life and we invite you to choose [...]
A little perspective...
As part of the team-oriented culture at Schell Brothers, we provide a weekly, electronic update of sales activity. One of my co-workers included the thoughts below, and it made me stop and think just how grateful I am to work in this industry and, especially, to work for this builder.
"We do what we do because we love forging relationships with customers and providing the dream of owning a Schell Brothers home. We love the challenges we see and embrace the solutions. I come to work happy and thankful every day to work with such an awesome team." - D.Kauffman, Breakwater
I hope this applies to all of you, as well, and that you're able to find some positive perspective as the market continues to correct itself.
Good luck out there!
Spring Schellebration a huge success
Many thanks to all of you who toured our communities in person and on-line during the Schellebration weekend! The event was a blast – over 20 dogs were pampered at our dog grooming station at Breakwater, and an equal number of cars were shiny clean after a visit to the car wash at The Woodlands! [...]
The Marina at Pepper's Creek The Easton
This is a tour of our Easton Model that is located at the Marina at Pepper's Creek. This home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. It comes standard with an unfinished basement. The Marina itself is a small waterfront community...
The Marina at Pepper's Creek The Scarborough
This is a tour of our Scarborough Model that is located at the Marina at Pepper's Creek. This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. It comes standard with an unfinished basement. The Marina itself is a small waterfront community...
The Marina At Pepper's Creek The Chesapeake
This is a tour of our Chesapeake Model that is located at the Marina at Pepper's Creek. This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. It comes standard with an unfinished basement. The Marina itself is a small waterfront community...
Woodlands of Pepper's Creek
The Woodlands of Pepper's Creek is a community made up of 48 twimhomes. These creekside homes are surrounded by forest and the town park, giving it a very secluded and private feel just off the Main St. of Dagsboro, Delaware....
Words of Widsom (Part II)
Sometimes when I'm in a rut -professionally or personally - I find comfort and direction in inspirational quotes. Certainly the words of our President at Schell Brothers, Chris Schell, have continued to motivate me in today's housing market and general economy. I recently came across the following thoughts from other sources, and since I found value in them, I thought I'd pass them along:
"The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all." -Jawaharlal Nehru
"Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration." -Thomas Edison
"Go to where the puck is going, not where it is." -Wayne Gretzky
Energize in 2009
People often ask me why Schell Brothers is different, why I left one of the best-known national builders to work for a local company.
The difference is our culture. It's in the way we work hard and play hard together. It's in the way Chris Schell inspires us with endless optimism, motivational thoughts and tools, and it's in the financial knowledge that he bestows upon us.
Our company hosted a Realtor Expo this week: Energize in 2009. Not only did Chris present an economic update before a slew of attendees, but he also shared tactics he personally uses for staying motivated, for staying positive, and ultimately, for building and maintaining happiness. In addition, one of my colleagues at Pepper's Creektold a powerful story, in which his army experience in Iraq taught him that if he could laugh with friends - even in the worst situations - he knew he'd be ok. And, finally, we brought in a local Realtor, who, after struggling with his weight for many years, is now an Ironman athlete. He shared his success secrets for how he lost - and continues to control - his weight, how he experienced an "aha" moment, where he knew his life had to change.
That was me. I needed an "aha" moment at my previous job, and it came when I was introduced to Schell Brothers. It was then that I fully realized that homebuilding (even for the big guys in charge) can be about more than profit shares. That it's about putting smiles on peoples' faces, both customers and employees.
Being part of the Schell team has renewed my love for this industry and has completed energized me for the good things to come in 2009 and beyond, especially at The Vineyards.
In parting, I'll leave you with another quote from Chris Schell...
"Your achievements, unlike the stock market, are highly correlated with your expectations of your achievements."

The Beach in February with Schell Brothers & The Vineyards
Jamie Hudson, the Community Sales Manager at the Vineyards at Nassau Valley, greets you from Cape Henlopen State Park with a special guest star. Learn more about The Vineyards lifestyle at http://www.vineyardslewes.com.
Energize in 2009: Dan Kauffman
Dan Kauffman, Community Sales Manager at Pepper's Creek and Army veteran, shares a story from his time in Iraq. Dan shared this story during Energize in 2009, a realtor expo hosted by Schell Brothers on February 12, 2009. Learn more...
Be Friends with Schell Brothers and the Vineyards - On Facebook!
At Schell Brothers, we get you. We know that 55 is the new 25 and that 25 (real or "felt") means that you're online. That's why you now can find us on Facebook. Be our "friend" and receive updates about...
Welcome to Independence Hall!
Enjoy the tour of our Independence Hall Clubhouse at our 55 and better Independence Community. We are the premier Schell Brothers Community located in coastal Delaware just minutes from the beach!
The Next Generation of Networking...
It started as a fun way to stay in touch with high school friends when I moved 7 hours away for college. It became an even more fun way to tease my friends by posting (more often than not) embarrassing photos of them from our college nights. Now it's a fun and engaging way to network, both socially and professionally.
What is it? You guessed it. Facebook.
Check out my profile for more information about me, about the Vineyards, and most importantly, about life at Schell Brothers.
Can't wait to be "friends!"
Words of Wisdom
Chris Schell, our fearless leader at Schell Brothers, shared some inspirational thoughts with the company this week. I'm passing them along now in hope that they inspire others.
One's success or failure in anything is determined largely by confidence. Fortunately, confidence can be earned through hard work and the acquisition of skill and knowledge.
To Learn is Honorable, To Discover is Divine, For without Discovery, there would be nothing to Learn
Knowledge is highly under-rated.
Congrats, Steeler Fans!
Well, another Superbowl has come and gone. I'd like to congratulate all the Pittsburgh fans (including my own mother) on their victory and give a friendly warning: Next year it will be the other PA team!
It's interesting how diverse the fan base is in Sussex County, DE. We are a melting pot of fans, relocating from nearby metropolitan areas (Philly, DC, Baltimore, New York, New Jersey... you name it). With Delaware's unparalled property taxes, it's no wonder we see more and more people moving here from those areas to take advantage of our low cost of living. At the very least, the geographic diversity of our residents keeps football season exciting!
Wine Tasting 101
Wine Tasting - The Basics
The point of wine tasting is simply to find wines that you will thoroughly enjoy. There's no right and wrong when it comes to wine tasting. That said, here are some basic tips that will help you evaluate a new wine to see if it suits your taste.
•1. Start with a clear wine glass. The rim of the glass should bend inwards to help funnel aromas to the nose, and allow you to swirl without spilling.
•2. Now pour a little wine into your glass. An inch or less is best. If you are tasting several wines, begin with the lightest (sparkling wines, roses, then light whites followed by full-bodied whites) and progress to the heaviest (light reds to more full-bodied reds followed by dessert wines). This will help keep your taste buds more sensitive so you can better appreciate each wine in the series. A sip of water between wines can also help preserve your palate.
•1. Notice the color of the wine. It often helps to hold the glass up to light or hold it against a white background, like a white napkin. The color can give you a clue as to the age of the wine. White wines generally gain color as they age. Red wines lose color. That is, young red wines are more red or burgundy while older wines tend to show a hint of tawny brown around the rim. Regardless of age, the colors of wine are just fun to see, ranging from pale yellow-green to ruby red to brick red-brown.
•2. Swirl the wine a couple of times by moving the glass in a circular motion.Holding the glass by its stem, instead of the bowl, allows you to swirl more easily. Swirling is done to aerate the wine and release vapors, evaporating from the sides of the glass, for you to smell.
•3. Then put your nose right over the rim of the wine glass and breathe in. Take note of the wine's aromas and bouquet (more details below).
Take a sip, letting the wine spread across the tongue from front to back and side to side before swallowing. Notice the flavors and acidity of the wine
Video Shoot
TK takes a spill running down the dunes at Cape Henlopen State Park.
Indy Hall Halloween Party
Homeowners from Independence, Delaware's Premier Active Adult Community, celebrate the 1st Annual Halloween Party at Independence Hall in Millsboro, DE.

























