If you are thinking of relocating or buying that second home at the beach, what are you waiting for?

With mortgage rates at record lows, home prices seemingly tailor made for buyers and motivated sellers looking to close before winter creeps in, now is the perfect time to purchase your new home.

Why not hit the beach this fall and make your summer dreams come true!!!

See you at the beach,

Lee Ann

Did you know Kathy Lee owns a home in Rehoboth? She has always frequented the area, especially since she grew up here. Her co-host, Hoda, also has a family summer home here.

Recently the two women visited and brought along their show! Check out the video here. Pretty cool having mini-celebrities here, huh?!

-Lee Ann

We're having an open house Saturday, July 30th from 12-3pm at the wonderful waterfront home: 33 White Oak Road in the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club.

I hope to see you there! Need directions? Please don't hesitate to call (302) 645-6664.

-Lee Ann

We're hosting an open house in The Peninsula. An award winning, high-end community in Millsboro, Delaware.

This event will be held August 6, 2011 from 12-3pm with a meet and greet from 3-4pm. A flyer with details of the event may be viewed here.

Hope to see you there!

-Lee Ann

WOW! The NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) has rated Rehoboth and Dewey Beach as two of the top cleanest beach water sites in the country! This is an amazing honor, especially wonderful since only four beaches nationwide earned the honor.

Consideration for the award is based on five factors: water quality in 2010; water quality overall for the past 3 years; frequency of testing; issuing advisories and posting closings (if needed).

The locals take a great deal of care to keep the beaches safe, clean and fun. In fact, Prudential Gallo holds an annual beach-cleanup day, where this past May I rolled up my sleeves, along with members of The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group, to do our part. It's a rewarding experience.

And the news gets better! For 3 consecutive years, we’ve had the cleanest beach water in the US. The EPA reports on beaches nationwide. Find out all about your beach here. The Natural Resources Defense Council’s website provides a quick look at Americas most popular beaches and their five-factor ratings.  The ‘Best and Worst Beach Water Quality’ article can be found here.

So, as we (quickly) approach the 4^th of July, I wish your family nothing but fun in the sun on Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.

All the best,

Lee Ann

 

** Happy 4th of July! **

Well, the Fourth of July is nearly upon us. Can you believe how fast its come? Seems just like yesterday we were all wishing the snow would stop! There are some great activities coming up for you and the family this 4th.

 

July 2: Sidewalk Art and Artisan show at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, starting at 9am.

July 4: Old-fashioned 4th of July Children's activities on Second Street, starting at 9am.

July 4: Lewes Boat Parade on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, starts at 2pm.

July 4: Lewes Doo-Dah parade in the late afternoon. (route: Kings Hwy to Second St, to Market St and up Savannah)

July 4: Rehoboth Beach Fireworks. Sit beach-side and enjoy the great show! Fireworks will be launched approximately 9:15 and last for 45 mins. Afterward, a concert by the US Navy Country Current band will be held at the bandstand.

Stay safe, wear sunscreen and have a wonderful 4th of July!

-Lee Ann

(Note: Fireworks are illegal in the State of DE and officers will be out enforcing the law. Please leave the fireworks to the professionals and don't risk fines, arrest or injury.)

Welcome Summer

Well, Memorial Day has passed and our little town is in full-swing.  Today, May 31^st, happens to be the first day of 'Lewes' Summer Concert Series;’ an outdoor concert each week. Check out the line-up for both Rehoboth and Lewes' concerts here. Enjoy, be safe and have fun! I'm sure I'll see you around town :)

Lee Ann

Don't make plans for Sat, April 23, 2011!

We will be holding 6 open houses' in Lewes, DE from 12-3pm that day. Bring your friends, bring your family....

4 Delmar Avenue

412 Mulberry

320 Pilottown Road

114 Coleman Avenue

431 Kings Highway

4 Dunes Terrace

Need directions or more information? Call anytime (302) 645-6664

Enjoy this great recipe I found!

Come visit our Art Show!

As yet another way to bring real estate buyers and sellers together, the Lee Ann Wilkinson Group of Prudential Gallo Realtors has incorporated Microsoft’s Tag in its advertising, among other places, that will direct users to various related websites.

This tag is a type of two-dimensional bar code that, when used with a mobile application, allows the user to review websites, receive messages, get access to special deals and more from the advertiser. The particular tag in the weekly Cape Gazette ad sends participates to the group’s real estate search page at lewesrealestate.com.

“It’s fascinating that it’s possible to go from medium to medium via mobile phone,” said Wilkinson. “This tag will connect newspaper readers to our website. Its cutting-edge technology that I think will benefit both buyers and sellers.”

Currently, very few real estate companies in the country have implemented this technology, and this is the first in the area.

Get the tag reader by visiting http://gettag.mobi on your mobile phone. Then test it with the tag below.

For more information about that tag application or general information, call (302) 645-6664. The office is located at 16698 Kings Highway, Suite A, Lewes, DE 19958.

I'm happy to report that I was recently awarded the 5 Star Agent award for overall client satisfaction by Delaware Today magazine! Delaware Today sends out surveys to clients that close during a particular year, in this case 2010, and calculate their anonymous responses. Based on the results they award local agents. I am proud to work with so many wonderful people throughout the community and am thankful to all who responded. I could not do it without you! All the best, Lee Ann

Dear Friends, My family and I have teamed up with Bob Ciprietti at Touch of Italy Salumeria & Pasticceria to form the Prudential Gallo, REALTORS – Touch of Italy Foundation. The foundation was created to benefit worthy organizations in our community. Viva Italia - An Evening with Aprile Millo is our first benefit concert and will take place at the new Cape Henlopen High School Theatre on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Millo and assisting artists will delight the senses, while Touch of Italy and Nourish will appease your appetite with a pre-performance supper. Tickets, priced at $100.00 and $130.00, are on sale now and can be purchased on our website at http://www.operaatthebeach.com Proceeds from Viva Italia will benefit these local organizations:

• Cape Henlopen Education Fund (CHEF)
• CAMP Rehoboth Community Center
• Autism Delaware
• Lewes/Rehoboth Rotary Club Scholarships for the Arts

Sponsorships range from $100 to $3000.00 with attractive incentives at each level. For more detailed sponsorship information click here. If you decide to help us sponsor the event, a portion of your contribution will be tax deductible. If you'd like to be a part of this fabulous night, please contact my sister Tricia Ratner at 302-745-4131. I’m confident that the performance will be a sell-out. Hope to see you all there! -Lee Ann

Lewes and Rehoboth, Delaware are making it onto an increasing number of "best of" lists these days (go back and look at some of my posts for the last few months, you'll see that Lewes, DE made it into both People and Fortune Magazine's " Best of" Lists ). This most recent article includes Rehoboth Beach as one of "America's Best Little Beach Towns". It was posted a online a couple days ago and is in their August Magazine issue. The other East Coast towns mentioned include Chincoteague, VA; Lubec ME; Cape May, NJ; Tybee Island, GA; Ogonquit, ME; Duck, NC; and Santa Rosa, FL Best Beach Towns Article

On May 12th, the Delaware Tourism Office and Cabinet Secretary Alan Levin commemorated National Travel and Tourism Week by unveiling the Delaware Wine and Ale Trail. A Delaware Wine and Ale Trail Coalition was initiated by the Delaware Tourism Office to capitalize on the growing craft brew and wine industries and to collectively promote Delaware’s notable craft brew and wine venues. “Small business is the backbone of the State’s economy, and craft breweries and wineries have a burgeoning presence in the First State,” says Alan Levin, Director, Delaware Economic Development Office. “The spirit of collaboration among tourism and wine-brew coalition partners is a prime example of how organizations are effectively joining forces to develop their business, promote the industry, and enhance the local community.” The Trail encompasses a collection of twelve unique wineries and breweries across the state. Each venue is eager to welcome and educate visitors about the creation and production of Delaware’s distinctive craft brews and award-winning wines. Wine and brew enthusiasts can embark on their journey by retrieving a Trail Map from the Delaware Wine and Ale Trail website at www.visitdelaware.com/wineandale.