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What on Earth is Pickleball?

By Dan Kauffman, in All Communities

A few years ago one of our customers asked if we would have pickleball courts in our community. “HUH?” That was my internal response as I hadn’t the foggiest idea of what they were talking about. Since that day our sales team has received countless inquiries about these mysterious courts and the game that is ultimately played on them. […]

5 Benefits of Investing in a Model Home Leaseback

By Vicki Wilkins, in All Communities

Ready and eager to buy a home, but due to you’re current circumstances you’re just not ready to move today? That’s perfect! With our model leaseback program you can purchase your home now and we’ll pay you a monthly lease to use it as a showcase home and sales office, typically for 12 months or more. Here […]

Goodbye Florida! Move Here, NOT There

By Grace Hoinowski, in All Communities

Here’s the scenario. You are on the cusp of retirement, sitting in your office with your feet propped up on the desk because, let’s face it, you’ve earned that right. You’re envisioning your soon-to-be carefree lifestyle. You and your spouse constantly talk about moving and starting the next phase of your life together in a […]

Locals Only Rehoboth and ‘The List’

By Adam Pettengell, in All Communities

When I first stumbled upon it, the Locals Only List went by a different name, but whether you’re a local, soon-to-be local, or weekend warrior, you should visit the new localsonlyrehoboth.com website.  Why? ‘The List’ gives you a full breakdown of every restaurant’s drink and food special for every day of the week during the off season. […]

2014 Schell Home Holiday Decorating Contest

By Tim Auman, in All Communities

Thanksgiving is now behind us, which means it’s no longer frowned upon to start decorating the outside of your home for the holidays. Lights, wreaths, candy canes, and electronic reindeer that move their head up and down, these are just a few decorations that you’ll find on lawns and homes around the country. Why, with this many lit […]

Lewes Dragon Boat Festival 2014 [video]

By Grace Hoinowski, in All Communities

The Lewes Dragon Boat Festival has quickly become one of the most exciting and competitive events to hit Lewes, Delaware. During the second weekend in September, Lewes’ Canalfront Park is transformed into a coliseum set for a sport unlike anything you have ever seen before. Teams formulated from some of Southern Delaware’s most prominent businesses […]

4th Annual Help Our Kids RadioThon

By Stephanie Kichline, in All Communities

For the last three years our team at Schell Brothers has sponsored and participated in the Help Our Kids RadioThon hosted by Delmarva Broadcasting to benefit the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Children’s Hospital located in Wilmington, Delaware. At Schell Brothers, we’re always looking for ways to give back to our community. Participating in this annual radiothon for […]

Company Beach Day 2014 [video]

By Tim Auman, in All Communities

Work hard, play hard. You may have seen this written on the back of a shirt or posted online somewhere. It’s something we take to heart here at Schell Brothers, which is why each summer we close up shop and head to the beach for a day of relaxing with friends, enjoying the ocean, eating delicious […]

Lynn is In: Preliminary Loan Approval

By Lynn Cattafi, in All Communities

You’re interested in moving to Delaware and building a new Schell Brothers home. Hooray!  How exciting!! But, where do you start? Let’s start with the Preliminary Loan Approval Part of your Schell Brothers purchase agreement will require you to call me right away for a preliminary loan approval. You have the option to choose any […]

Bras for a Cause 2014 [video]

By Michael Whaley, in All Communities

This year’s Bras for a Cause took glitter and glam to a whole new level! Each year the ladies of Schell Brothers, Echelon, and Clean Energy pick themes for their guys’ costumes. These ladies poured a lot of time into creating the men’s very detailed attire by adding tons of flashy lights, glamorous wigs, and […]