Lewes Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale Friday April 30th, 2010

What: Lewes Merchants Spring Sidewalk Sale
Where: Downtown Commercial District
When: Friday April 30th, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Delmarva Birding Weekend

Birders Take Note!

Delmarva Birding Weekend, sponsored by DLITE (Delmarva Low-Impact Touring Experiences) is April 22nd-25th, 2010.  Bird Counting, Paddling, Walking, Hiking, Drinking, etc.  

Go here for more info. http://delmarva-almanac.com/index.php/contrib/birdingweekenddates

Lewes Tulip Festival April 23rd and 24th, 2010

Mark your calendars for April 23rd and 24th, 2010  and join us at the inaugural Lewes Tulip Festival.

Planned Activities include:
Tiptoe to the Tulips Trolley Tour
Historic Preservation Awards
Photo Contest
Delft Exhibits
Plein Air Artists
Bonnet Stroll Contest
Workshops on Historic Preservation Sustainability, Photography, the
History of Tulips

For more information, contact the Lewes Chamber of Commerce at
302-645-8073 or 877-465-3937

Why Retire in Maryland? Retire to Delaware!

I’m posting a press release below that I just sent out to the local papers about my upcoming “Retire to Delaware” workshops. It’s pretty self-explanatory. I’m trying to “think out of the box” where real estate marketing is concerned. If we get a positive response, we’ll probably take our “Retire to Delaware” show on the road to other major cities in the region….and who knows -perhaps we will even be “Coming Soon to a Town Near You.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. April 16, 2009. In a creative bid to attract buyers to Sussex County, Delaware, Lee Ann Wilkinson of Prudential Gallo REALTORS® will host a series of workshops in the Washington Metropolitan Area entitled, “Retire to Sussex County”.

“Many people do not realize that the tax structure in Maryland is far more expensive than in Sussex County, Delaware, so I decided to host a few seminars (or “workshops” as we’re calling them) in order to promote the many advantages of retiring to Sussex County, Delaware.

“For example, a $1.2 million dollar home in Bethesda, Md. costs a property owner approximately $12,000 in property taxes per year. That same house in the Rehoboth or Lewes area would cost the tax payer only $2000 per year under current tax rates. For people who are starting to think about budgeting for retirement, these figures are real eye-openers.”

Tom McGlone of the McGlone Lusco Financial Advisory Group of Lewes, will also be present at the workshop as a guest speaker on financial matters related to retirement and relocation to the beach.

The goal of the workshops is to convey to interested citizens the significant financial advantage of calling Sussex County home in retirement and to provide attendees the opportunity to have their questions answered about the financial advantages by an experienced financial advisor. Lee Ann will also speak to the tremendous quality of life that Sussex County has to offer retirees.

The first of these workshops will be held Wednesday April 29th at 6 PM in Rockville, Md and the second on Wednesday May 13th at 6 PM in Potomac, Maryland. Anyone planning to attend either of these workshops, should RSVP to the Lee Ann Wilkinson Group at 302-645-6664 or 888-770-6664.

PRESS CONTACTS:
Lee Ann Wilkinson, The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group of Prudential Gallo REALTORS® 16698 Kings Way, Suite A, Lewes, Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 645-6664.
Email: Leeann@prugallo.com. www.LewesRealEstate.com.

Tom McGlone, McGlone Lusco Financial Advisory Group of Lewes, Delaware. www.investcreatively.com
Phone: (302) 644-4431.
Email: tmcglone@wachoviafinet.com

Open Houses in Lewes and Rehoboth Easter Weekend

16748 Kalmar Street

The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group invites you to attend our Open Houses on Friday and Saturday in Lewes and Rehoboth.

FRIDAY’S OPEN HOUSES OPEN 2-4 PM

Drop in to the beautiful community of Breakwater (off Gills Neck Road in Lewes, DE) on Friday, April 10 - after enjoying the Lewes Kite Festival at Cape Henlopen State Park. Two fantastic homes are open for you to view from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.:

1)   16748 E. Kalmar Street: Model home designed to please even the most discriminating buyer. Every detail has been considered in this home in Breakwater, just a few minutes from Historic Lewes and the beach. Surround yourself with well-crafted luxury every day: gourmet kitchen; dreamy master suite with balcony that overlooks two-story great room; formal dining room and living room for entertaining friends and family; and quiet study as your own personal refuge. The full basement is ready for finishing. 3-car garage, screened porch, wraparound porch, all situated on a corner landscaped lot. Enjoy the community’s outdoor pool and playground. Move up to a luxurious lifestyle at a below-replacement cost.

For directions, click here

35187 Pilotboat Drive

2)     35187 Pilotboat Drive: Model perfection! Check off every item on your wish list with this townhouse in beautiful Breakwater. Enjoy this end-unit’s 3 levels of living space to include a partially finished basement, gourmet kitchen, 2 master suites, great room with vaulted ceilings, balcony, and multiple decks too! Located just minutes to the beach and downtown Lewes, this new community provides jog/walk path, outdoor pool, and playground. Entertain effortlessly in this well-designed home at the beach! $549,000.

For directions, click here

  SATURDAY’S HOUSES OPEN 12-3 PM

The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group invites you to attend our Open Houses on Saturday, April 11 from noon to 3 p.m.

46 Henlopen Avenue

46 Henlopen Avenue, The Pines, Rehoboth Beach: This house could be America’s best investment! Exclusive, in-town, 4BR, 3.5BA residence being sold below cost. PLUS – the seller is guaranteeing $60,000 in rental income for the summer of 2009! Your investment will begin to pay you back immediately. Stunning new construction, top-of-the-line amenities, historic architecture, and priceless North Rehoboth location only 1.5 blocks to the beach. Unbelievably priced at $1,795,000. Stop by for a tour of this beautiful home.    For directions, click here.

36279 Tarpon Drive

36279 Tarpon Drive, Wolfe Pointe, Lewes: The best of the best! This one-of-a-kind Coastal Pacific Northwest home will live up to even the highest expectations. Enjoy the environmentally friendly features like a four-zone geothermal heating and cooling system, plus all the upgrades imaginable. Perfectly situated on a 1.1-acre, partially wooded lot backing to a tidal creek. Enjoy 3-car garage, in the exclusive pool-and-tennis community of Wolfe Pointe. Bike to beach and downtown Lewes. Enjoy the luxury of living in a well-thought-out, beautifully located home. $1,595,000.   For directions, click here.

 

1 Ship Carpenter Square

1 Shipcarpenter Square, Historic Lewes: Historic appeal meets modern convenience on Shipcarpenter Square. Original structure is from 1820, cleverly renovated to feature gourmet kitchen featuring a commercial stove, wood-burning fireplace, bright sunroom, wide plank hardwood floors, and front and back staircases. You’ll enjoy the rare find of a historic home with large rooms and ample closet space. Mature landscaping provides shade and privacy. Become part of the premier community in Lewes for $975,000.     For directions, click here.

321 W. Third Street, Historic Lewes.   A Fabulous 18th Century Home with flawless 20th century renovations and

addition by Ron Coffin. This home is on the Cornerstone of the Lewes Historic District and the start of the walking tour. Begining with the the exterior landscaping with multiple gathering areas, shaded pergola and outdoor cooking area and extending to the interior with a master suite complete with large master bath,  fireplace and private balcony, you will notice the care and thoughtfulness in the smallest details of this renovation and design. One of the many charms of this  house is that the classic architecture is combined with a modern and contemporary feel inside. Traversing from the front yard and entranceway, into the foyer and onto the gourmet eat-in kitchen there will be no doubt you’ve moved forward several centuries. A must-see on your tour of Historic Lewes. $1,150,000

April 10 – Great Delaware Kite Festival

Fun for the whole family!  Grab your kite and come out to Cape Henlopen State Park for a day of kite-flying competitions for young and old, or just come and watch others make their kites soar and sometimes even dance!  Enjoy some yummy food from the vendors and maybe pick up a little treat for you and your children from the concession stands.  Rumor has it that a big white bunny may just make an appearance laden with all kinds of treats!  Kite flying begans at 10 a.m. and runs into the afternoon.