Rehoboth Beach Real Estate Blog - Relocating

The Many Reasons to Retire in Coastal Delaware

Posted by Bill Mann on March 23rd, 2013

As you near the end of a long and profitable employment, you should be looking forward to enjoying the fruits of your labor in retirement. But where you retire makes a huge difference in how much is left for you to enjoy.

That’s why you owe it to yourself to look at Coastal Delaware, which has a tax system structured with “NO,” as in:

• NO sales tax
• NO personal property tax
• NO inheritance tax, just for starters.

Tom Brokaw Reports that Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is one of the top retirement destinations in the country not only because of its retiree-friendly economics, but because of the natural beauty of the coast and abundant entertainment: “The beaches feature dolphins throughout the summer months, a mile-long boardwalk and more than 70…

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Packing Tips For Moving Into Your New Rehoboth Beach Home

Posted by Bill Mann on February 27th, 2013

Moving everything in your house to your new Rehoboth Beach home can be an overwhelming task. You never realize how much stuff you actually own until you try to fit it all into boxes and move it somewhere new.

Tackle the move head-on like a pro football team ... with a game plan (moving checklist). When you are packing up your things to relocate, here are some helpful tips to make your moving experience much easier:

Start Packing In Advance 

You don't have to wait until the day before you move to start packing everything in your house! As soon as you find out that you are moving, you can start packing the items you don’t often use, such as your seasonal decorations, photo albums and family keepsakes.

If you pack a few items per week, you’ll have…

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Tips On Moving To A Rehoboth Beach Home During Miserable Weather

Posted by Bill Mann on February 27th, 2013

Ideally, when you are moving to a new Rehoboth Beach home, you will want to do it on a pleasant and sunny day which makes everything much easier.

However, if you are moving in the winter, or an unexpected deluge shows up on your pre-arranged moving day, it can really dampen your enthusiasm and throw a wrench into your plans. It can also make you worry about your possessions being damaged as you move them into your new home.

Don't worry; it's still possible to move your possessions in the rain, snow or cold. All you need is a little bit of technique, forethought and planning.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you are moving on a day with terrible weather:

Dress For Success

Make sure everyone in the family is dressed warmly. You will be…

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Help Your Pets Adjust To Your New Home

Posted by Bill Mann on January 11th, 2013

Moving to a new home can be a difficult transition for everyone in the family, including the furry, four-legged members. Dogs and cats develop a strong bond with their environment so when they are relocated from their territory it can cause them stress.

Here are some tips to ease your pets' transition to a new home:

Keep Your Mood Calm
Pets are very tuned-in to your emotions and will sense your mood. If you are stressed throughout the moving process, your cat or dog will pick up on this and it will make him anxious. Try to remain calm and give your pet plenty of attention and reassurance during the process of moving.

Transporting Your Pet
A few weeks before the move, introduce your pet to his pet carrier so that he becomes familiar with it. It will…

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