About Kent County, DE

Kent County Delaware is following the trend set in previous months in this real estate market report for January, 2012. Listings were up 24%, while pending sales were up almost 83% over the same period in 2011.

As in the previous month, median sales prices continued to stay around 15% lower than the figures from a year ago. Total inventory is down 10% and average days on the market are down around 5%.

So if you were hoping that your Kent County, Delaware home has a good chance of selling now, the answer is a conditional "yes." If you are willing and able to accept 15% less than your property may have brought a year ago, and if your property is priced well compared to others of similar location, size, and condition, your real estate efforts will be successful and you will be able to move on with the next phase of your life.

The tax-friendly State of Delaware may not be a traditional retirement destination however it offers wonderful active adult communities for those wanting to spend their retirement years close to family and friends in Delaware. Champions Club at Jonathans Landing is a quaint 55+ community in the town of Magnolia. This small-scale community is planned for 326 single-family homes upon completion and offers a nice collection of amenities.

Those who call Magnolia home enjoy its historic charm and relaxing lifestyle. It offers everyday conveniences just minutes from Champions Club including shops, restaurants, hospitals and more. The nearby towns of Wilmington and Brandywine Valley are each unique destinations in their own right with one-of-a-kind art galleries and antique markets. The Kent County area offers beautiful beaches and relaxing parks as well as museums, theaters, entertainment venues and golf courses, one of which is located adjacent to the community.

Champions Club at Jonathans Landing opened in 2007 and is being built by The McKee Group. Today interested home buyers can select from new construction or resale homes priced from the low $200’s to the high $200’s.There are eight floor plans to choose from ranging in size from 1,594 to 2,060 square feet. All of the range-style homes feature two bedrooms, two baths and a two-car garage with popular optional features including sunrooms, screened porches and lofts.

Amenities at this intimate-sized Delaware active adult community offer plenty of options for residents to discover new interests or perfect favorite pastimes. The community clubhouse features a fitness center, game room, conference room, demonstration kitchen, billiard tables and lounge area. Outdoors is a swimming pool, tennis courts, bocce ball courts and walking trails. There is also a playground for visiting grand children. Residents of this tight-knit community get together on a regular basis in clubs catering to interests such as bocce ball, billiards, movies, reading, canasta, knitting and more.

Attractive homes, low real estate taxes and nice amenities make this community very appealing to Delaware retirees.

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Longacre Village is an attractive 55+ community within easy walking distance to everyday conveniences such as the public library and local restaurants. An easy drive from home takes residents to either scenic beaches or the bustling cities of New York and Philadelphia. Longacre Village in Dover, Delaware is ideally situated with the best of both worlds easily accessible. Whether you enjoy the beauty and recreation of the great outdoors or the excitement of the big city, you’ll have plenty of options at Longacre Village.

With plans for just 250 homes, Longacre Village is a small-scale 55+ community offering attractively priced homes from the high $100’s to the high $200’s. The community opened in 2006 and today interested home buyers can select from new construction or well-cared for resale homes. Four different home-builders offer a wide variety of single-story style homes including traditional single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes. Sizes range from 1,400 to over 3,000 square feet with some of the homes offering optional second-story loft spaces.

Most of the homes at Longacre Village will be built by K. Hovnanian. The floor plans feature between two and four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms with extra features such as covered front porches. Homeowners enjoy low-maintenance living with grass cutting, snow removal and trash removal all included in the monthly homeowner association dues.

Tree-lined streets and charming sidewalks pave the way through this charming Delaware active adult community. Sparkling ponds dot the community landscape and homes are situated on sites overlooking scenic woods and ponds. Residents enjoy a nicely equipped clubhouse with plenty of amenities to encourage a fun, social lifestyle. There are two hobby rooms perfect for club meetings or card games, a fitness center plus a resort-style outdoor swimming pool. There is a spacious patio with an outdoor grilling area and a bar/lounge area perfect for meeting up with friends for an evening under the stars.

Longacre Village offers a wonderful value with beautifully designed homes and a wonderful collection of amenities, all from the high $100’s.

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Beatlemania Now is performing at Harrington Raceway and Casino in Harrington Delaware on Saturday, January 28, 2012.

Show times are 7:00 and 9:30PM. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Gift Shop in the Casino.

The New York Daily Times calls this show, "Extraordinary." The concert captures the mood of the 60s and 70s and features increditble renditions of the Beatles' classics.

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will be performing at The Harrington Raceway and Casino on May 26, 2012 at 7:30PM. The show was originally scheduled for August 2011 but was cancelled due to inclimate weather.

Tickets went on sale January 18 at www.harringtonraceway.com. Tickets are also available by calling 800-514-3829 or at the gift shop in the casino. Prices are $26, $41, $51 and $76.

The show will coincide with a salute to the USO and Armed Forces with festivities May 25-27. Opening for Jeff Foxworthy is Reno Collier.