Tag Archives: retirement

I found the perfect home…But am I ready to purchase?

By Lynn Cattafi, in All Communities

Many homeowners who are absolutely loving their Schell Brothers home today had this exact reaction when they first found the community and floor plan of their dreams. They weren’t all quite “ready” when the opportunity presented itself. So, how did they do it? How did they overcome the obstacles to make their dream a reality? […]

Investing in a Second Home for Retirement

By Ali Gilliam, in All Communities

  So you’ve been eyeing up that coveted beach home for several years now, but you’re still not convinced it’s the right time. Or, you’ve given retirement some thought, but don’t feel like you’re ready to take the plunge for another 5-10 years. You want to plan ahead, but you’re also trying to focus on […]

Get to Know Independence!

By Ali Gilliam, in Independence

Year-round activities that include yoga, water aerobics, game nights, happy hours, and billiard tournaments; an on-site Activities Director with a full social calendar; indoor and outdoor pools; and a 24,000 sq.ft. clubhouse with a ballroom, bar, and lounge…what’s not to love about life at Independence?! The 55+ active adult community, located in Millsboro, Delaware, features […]

Get to Know Truitt Homestead!

By Ali Gilliam, in All Communities

Just a half-mile from Downtown Rehoboth Beach, the location of Truitt Homestead really can’t be beat, with some of the area’s best dining and shopping (not to mention the beach and boardwalk) just a short car ride or bike ride away. Closer to home, there’s a lineup of amenities that suit every interest. But that’s […]

Planning for Your Retirement Dream Home

By Ali Gilliam, in All Communities

Pre-planning As difficult as it can be to think too far into the future about your big retirement move (or to even begin to think about the daunting task of packing!), the reality is pre-planning is the first, and perhaps the most important, step on the path to your retirement dream home. Like all good plans, the […]

Retiring in Delaware: Discovering Delaware’s Active Lifestyle

By Ali Gilliam, in All Communities

Retiring in Delaware – Discovering Delaware’s Active Lifestyle For those of you not familiar with the 1st State, you might be thinking, ‘retiring in Delaware’, what the heck am I going to do when I opt for retiring in Delaware!? Dela…WHERE?? The answer is…plenty!! Between the outdoor adventures that await, the active communities to discover, […]

Retire in Delaware: Best Retirement Locations

By Ali Gilliam, in All Communities

Retire in Delaware: Finding the Best Retirement Locations Summer never ends at the beach, and neither does the good life, which is why year after year, retirees choose Delaware. When you retire in Delaware, you secure more than just a slice of the pie, you get the whole thing! It truly is the best of […]

Deciding When You’re ‘Ready’ to Buy a New Home

By Lynn Cattafi, in All Communities

“We found the perfect home…but we are just not ready yet.” This is a very common reaction. Many people that are happily enjoying their new Schell Brothers home today had this exact reaction when they realized they had found the floor plan and community of their dreams and that it could all be possible. Not […]

Local’s Corner: Spencer for Hire

By Adam Pettengell, in All Communities

Another common question I get asked from homeowners is whom do I recommend to help them move from their home/storage to their amazing, new, Schell Brothers home.  Well, we’ve hopefully used him for the last time BUT we’ve done a few moves in the local area and can honestly say that Spencer For Hire have been amazing […]

Why My Parents Chose to Retire to Delaware

By Gary Desch, in All Communities

Some people think when you retire you have to move all the way to the Carolinas or even Florida to get the tax benefits. Not anymore.  Just ask my parents who made the move from Maryland to Delaware, ranked the #1 state to retire.  They love it and haven’t looked back. My parents wanted to […]