Focus on Delaware

This is just the right time of year to visit Delaware if horseshoe crabs are your thing.  They can be viewed in extreme numbers all up and down the shores of the state.  These creatures can go a year without eating and have remained basically the same since the days of the dinosaur. 

Delaware was named after the Delaware Indians, but ironically, the name is not Indian in origin.  The tribe was named after the Delaware River which was named after Sir Thomas West, aka Lord De Le Warr.  Sir Thomas was governor of the Virginia colony.

The state is the second smallest state physically but is 6^th in population density.  It is divided into 3 counties.  The southern two have been historically agricultural.  Current ag outputs consist of poultry, nursery stock, dairy products and corn. The northern county has been more tied to industrial endeavors especially around the DuPont family industries who founded one of the world’s largest chemical companies.  The state is second in number of civilian scientists and engineers as a percentage of the workforce and number of patents issued to companies or individuals per 1,000 workers.  Current industrial outputs consist of paper products, chemical products, rubber and plastic.  The state’s economy generally outperforms the national economy of the U.S.    The largest employers are government, education, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, banking, and farming, especially chicken farming.  Dover Air Force Base is one of the largest Air Force bases in the country.  Further the state garners about one-fifth of its state revenue due to the number of corporations formed there.  Over 50% of US publicly-traded corps.,  and 60% of the Fortune 500 companies are registered there.  Part of the reason is that Delaware has one of the few Courts of Chancery in the nation, which has jurisdiction over equity cases many relating to mergers and acquisitions.  The Court has developed a reputation for concise opinions concerning corporate law which generally grant broad discretion to corporate boards of directors and officers.  In addition, the state law gives great flexibility to corporations to manage their affairs.  Therefore, Delaware is considered to have the most business-friendly legal system in the U.S.

The state is on a level plain.  The highest part of the state is barely 450 feet above sea level.  The northern part of the state is full of rolling hills while the southern part is flat with sandy and sometimes swampy ground.  The climate is very much moderated by the ocean.  The southern portion of the state has a somewhat milder climate and longer growing season than the northern portion.  All parts of the state have relatively hot and humid summers.

The five largest ancestries are African-American (19%), Irish (17%), German (14%), English (12%), and Italian (9%).  Religiously, the state is 20% Methodist, 19% Baptist, 9% Catholic and 4% Lutheran.  Almost 17% of residents claim no religion.

Historically, the Republican Party has had an immense influence on Delaware’s politics, due in large part to the influence of the DuPont family.  However, in more recent years, the Democratic Party has had the plurality of registered voters.  In fact, the Democrats have won the last four gubernatorial elections and hold seven of the 9 statewide elected offices. 

Recreationally, the state is interesting in that it has no places designated as national parks, battlefields, etc.  It also has no in-state professional sports teams.  Those facts, in part, led the state to be playfully mocked in “Wayne’s World” as a state with no vacation destinations.  However, that isn’t true.  Rehoboth Beach bills itself as “The Nation’s Summer Capital” due to the number of return summer vacationers.  The state draws thousands of tourists to its charming, unaffected towns, its artistic appeal and tax-free shopping.  Popular sports include horse racing and NASCAR.

Delaware’s personal income tax system consists of six brackets with a top rate of 5.95% which kicks in at $60,000/yr.  The corporate tax is a flat 8.7%.  The state does not levy a sales or general use tax.  Property taxes are collected at the local level only.

Delaware has many beautiful active adult living communities.  Be sure to check out “Independence” our Featured Delaware Property below.  As always, we welcome your suggestions and comments.

Dee Chandler
Editor

Independence Our Delaware Showcase Community

Independence, Delaware's premier 55+ community, is located on Route 5 in Millsboro – just 15 minutes  from the beach resort towns of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. The community features single family homes with first-floor owner's suites. Homes are designed and presented by award winning builder Schell Brothers, starting in the $200's.  Community amenities include a 24,000 square foot clubhouse with  indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, saunas, fitness room, billiards/card room, bar/lounge, ballroom, putting green, bocce ball court, volleyball court and more!

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Our Feature Community Four Seasons Charlottesville,  VA

Extravagant club house with a full time Activities Director.  Cyber café, fitness center, card tables, billiards room, library, sports TV area, bocce and croquet lawns, tennis courts, lake, gated entrance, indoor and outdoor pools and spa, putting green, five miles of paved walking trails, and more.  Nearby shopping.

For helpful information on Charlottesville and the surrounding areas, please visit my web site www.findhomesincharlottesville.com.
 

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Reverie on the Ashley, Charleston SC

Reverie on the Ashley Offers Discovery Visit Tours of the Only Private Marina Condos in Charleston, SC

Reverie on the Ashley, Charleston’s only private waterfront condo and marina community, is offering Discovery Visits this spring. Packages include preferred pricing at the elegant Charleston Place hotel (as low as $179.00 a night), complimentary dinner at McCrady’s Restaurant, a complimentary carriage ride through downtown and a private tour of Reverie on the Ashley.

Charleston, South Carolina – April 6, 2009

Reverie on the Ashley, a waterfront condo community in Charleston, is hosting exclusive Discovery Visits this spring, offering prospective buyers the opportunity to tour the community and experience the lifestyle of Charleston for as little as $179.00 a night. Buyers can enjoy the full experience of life in one of America’s most beloved cities, recently named #2 in Condé Nast’s “Top 10 Travel Destinations” and the #4 “Best City in America” by Travel+Leisure Magazine.

Reverie on the Ashley offers the only private marina condos in Charleston, South Carolina. Just ten miles from downtown, Reverie rests on 32 acres of wooded waterfront real estate, featuring luxury riverfront condos with spacious interiors, high ceilings and large windows throughout. Every single residence at Reverie boasts a unique view of the Ashley, from private rooftop terraces or tiled patio balconies that all overlook the preserved wetlands and river.

Residents enjoy exclusive access to a private marina on the Ashley River, riverside pool and gazebo, scenic boardwalk and walking trails that wind through 22 acres of preserved forest and marsh. The private marina features 40 deepwater boat slips along one of the widest points in the river, offering access to downtown, Charleston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.

This spring, Reverie on the Ashley is hosting Discovery Visits for prospective buyers. The Discovery Visit package includes preferred pricing at the award-winning Charleston Place hotel and resort. Stay in the heart of downtown Charleston with rates as low as $179 a night Sunday through Thursday, and $279 a night Friday and Saturdays. The Discovery Visit package also includes a complimentary dinner for two at the world-famous McCrady’s Restaurant (up to $100) and a complimentary carriage ride through downtown.

During their visit, prospects will receive a private real estate tour of Reverie on the Ashley, with an opportunity to preview the deepwater marina, riverfront pool and boardwalk, and the last 8 residences left in Reverie’s latest release.

“Spring is the perfect time of year to visit Charleston and see the incredible beauty of this setting,” said Chuck Dennis, Director of Sales at Reverie on the Ashley. “With preferred pricing at one of Charleston’s most luxurious hotels, complimentary dinner and even a romantic carriage ride through downtown, this is truly worry-free living in one of America’s top destination cities. And with only 8 condos remaining in Charleston’s only waterfront marina condo community, we may not be hosting these visits for long.”

Request a brochure and reserve schedule your Discovery Visit today at www.reverieontheashley.com/discoveryvisit.

About Reverie on the Ashley

Surrounded by hundreds of live oaks, marshland and a preserved natural habitat, Reverie on the Ashley is a community of 88 luxury waterfront condominium homes situated on the Ashley River in North Charleston. It is conveniently located 15 minutes from downtown Charleston – and even less by boat. The North Charleston Performing Arts Center, the Charleston International Airport, and a brand new shopping district are just moments away. Reverie is one-quarter mile off of I-526 at exit 14, Leeds Avenue.
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