55+ Communities (Wilmington, Smyrna: house, rent, travel)

[JoycieM]

I am glad to help out when I can, Charley. You have done much in the way of research which has helped us greatly. I do believe that Delaware is the place for us. Now, we will wait until all of the parts come together in the place we are meant to be.

I am wondering about the news concerning the housing prices across the nation. Seems like a good time to buy but I wonder if manufactured homes in communities such as Southern and Wild Meadows are affected by the crunch. I guess I will have to watch the resale market in those two places ( mostly Wild Meadows ) to find out!!

Off to watch more football. Yah Steelers!

Joycie

[elizamary]

Originally Posted by JoycieM

The community is just getting started. There are residents but we did not see any at all. The staff was very nice and did tell us that some people have purchased homes as a " second home." Penn State fans are certainly diehard. ( I am a fan as well, so I mean no disrespect. ) The clubhouse has yet to be started, although we were told that ground is to be broken soon and it should be finished by spring.

Take care, everyone.
Joycie

Thanks Joycie,
Even though we are settled in SM, I wondered about Nittany Glen. We never did get up to visit and I just wondered. But after your report, I know I am where I'm supposed to be.
We couldn't of been able to afford it either.
Besides, 300 homes is kinda large. Even though SM is not filled up it will only have 94 homes.
Sort of like up close and personal.
And,
Yep..........Taxes are a biggie. Not only is there a huge differenece in the taxes between DE and Pa, you have to figure everything always increases.

I saw your other post on Dover Downs. Sorry I dont' have a clue what they pay but now I am wondering too.
Now that things have calmed down, visitors have been and the excitment is just about over
I am thinking of looking for a part time possibly seasonal job. Hopefully after the summer of 2008. I want another pool summer with no interruptions

I started my application for the state. I found out it has to be done on line. Boy, it is hard. Not like applications years ago with simple stuff.
You have to be creative and explain as though you are a rocket scientist to impress.
I mean, I went to high school and that is it. I am taking 2 courses this fall but one is electrical and the other plumbing. Yeah, I want to learn how to fix my own and not pay $80 for someone else to walk in my house and tell me I have a problem.

Now I will be watching the post for dover downs jobs.
There is another casino in Harrington called Slots.

have a great day

[elizamary]

Originally Posted by CMTAD

Joycie,

Thank you for an excellent report. You may have just removed State College from our list. A one-year lease agreement is ridiculous. The taxes are also not "Delaware" level taxes.
My first gut reaction tells me that State College has just fallen off my list.
So my friends, it looks like you're going to continue to be stuck with me.

Glad to have you in DE Charley You have to figure, these prices are the prices for now. The will go up.
I know we liked Barclay Farms 2 years ago and were thinking about that place.
But by the time we got there, it was out of our price range.
Then,
We stumbled on SM.

[elizamary]

Originally Posted by peeweeaz

Eliza,

Amtrak in Wilmington is on 100 S. French St., between S. Market and S. Walnut Streets, just across the Christiana River. I sent you a map from MapQuest. Hope it helps!

Hi Peewee,
We will venture out this afternoon for a trial run. If you dont' see me on line after today, then know that we are problably lost somewhere

[peeweeaz]

Elizamary,
Ain't you the one.... Learning how to fix stuff! - a woman after my own heart (lol). I've been trying to get my wife to learn how to do small stuff to save her money if I pass before she does (actuarilly, I should). But, she still can't tell the difference between a pair of pliers and a screw driver (lol). A lot of homeowner stuff can be done by the home owner. Call in the big guns when you try and go beyond your abilities. Also, your knowledge about SM is so thorough and with your bubbly personality, maybe you could work for SM? Just a thought.

JocyieM,

I've been to Dover Downs many times as a customer and have stayed in the hotel attached to the casino. Both the casino and the hotel are nice. I worked here in AZ at a Native American casino and one thing I noticed is they don't discriminate because of age. When I was playing at Dover I also noticed some old timers like me working there. So, getting a job there after retirement might not be too difficult.

Bob

[JoycieM]

Thanks, Bob!!! Have a great day!

Joycie

[Charley]

Originally Posted by peeweeaz

A lot of homeowner stuff can be done by the home owner.

I always said that with a pair of pliers, a phillips-head screw driver, a can of WD-40 and a roll of duct tape, there's almost nothing you can't fix!

Charley

[rockky]

Eliza, I posted this on another thread. I thought I'd move it over here in case you didn't see it. Hope it helps...or at least gives you a perspective of the area.

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OK...eliza....try this....

Up 95...get off at Exit 6 just beyond the Blue Rocks Stadium...near the outlets....at end of ramp, turn right on to Maryland Ave.

Go to Rt. 48, Martin Luther King Blvd. .....take a right on to MLK Blvd.

Go straight...it will take you to the station.

Hope that gets you closer if you look at a map.

Here's a pic and other info:

Wilmington Station (Delaware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

[terry parson]

Originally Posted by dbt803

What is the age restriction of children staying/visiting at Southern Meadow or other communities? My husband is retired and I have 4 years before I can retire but we are starting to explore cities and states. We live in New York and want to move south. I am also concrned about taxation on pensions. Delaware keeps coming up as a place to retire to. Any info would be helpful.
I like the idea of not having to maintain the outside!

I believe it is 18. I also like Souther Meadows.... Do you know if there is going to be any new contruction coming to Southern Delaware?

[terry parson]

Also, I am new to this site. How dow I post a question?