By Jeff Adolph LGBT Retirement The Open Circle Community is for residents over the age of 55 years, and offers LGBT men and women quality homes, a fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and other leisure activities and events. In addition to this, the community has an on-site health facility, housekeeping and home maintenance, 24-hr security, and a cafe and catering facilities. To find out more about Open Circle please visit http://www.opencirclecommunities.com
Source: Open Circle (2009) ; available online at http://opencirclecommunities.com
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Situated in Milton, Delaware - approximately 20 minutes away from Rehoboth Beach, is a gay and lesbian retirement community that contains beautiful homes, and a harmonious lifestyle.
Homes within the community range from between 850 to 1750 square feet, and include the latest technology and modern fixtures and fittings. Prices range from $200K to $400K, and condos are either attached or single units, with 1,2 and 3 bedroom floor plan available.
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October 16, 2008
LGBT Zipcodes -- City Seeking Redevelopment Plan -- Delaware
By Jeff Adolph
Redevelopment Plans With an already well-developed Northside, the city of Wilmington's planners and residents are now working together to develop what many are referring to as the 'Southside'. Evidentially city planners are keen to see the project move forth despite the sluggish real estate market. "We see it as sort of the land of opportunity," said Kaye Graybeal, the development services director for the city. The city planning authority is looking at ways to change zoning, relax height restrictions and address water, sewer and roads in the area. In addition to this, city planning are also looking at encouraging re-development so that the stigma of the area is changed, and it becomes a place to call home rather than one to avoid. Source: Gannon, Patrick (2008) City Seeks Input for Plan to Redevelop Southside; available online at http://www.starnewsonline.com Wilmington - Delaware, one of GayRealEstate USA's gayest zip-codes is about to have its southern side redeveloped.
At a public forum concerning the Southern area, held recently, some 50 residents attended and provided valuable insight into the regions strengths and weaknesses. The most favorable strengths were a diverse population, sense of community and many historic homes that were near 'major routes'. Whereas, weakness included homelessness, crime and poor lighting, as well as the condition of the roads.
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October 06, 2008
LGBT Zipcodes -- Solving New Ordinance Problems -- Delaware
By Jeff Adolph
New Development
Wilmington - Delaware, one of GayRealEstate USA's gayest zip-codes, is experiencing difficulties after the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) changed impact fee payment.
The main problem is attributed to an ordinance that demands that impact fees are now paid up-front on extension of service applications in a development. In comparison, the old policy allowed builders to pay this fee when a building permit was issued.
This up-front payment change to policy brings with it significant financial burden to builders and new-rate payers. So much so, that the Wilmington-Cape Fear Builders Association gets a plethora of calls, weekly, that are directly related to the problem.
'"We have both residential and commercial developers and builders who are impacted by the change," Said Tyler Newman, government affairs director for the Business Alliance for a Sound Economy, a public policy advocacy group.'
Organizations involved in the matter are hoping to find a resolution that resolves the impact fee issue and several other water and sewer system problems, in order for new development to flow smoother in the future.
Source: Little, Ken (2008) Utility Co. Working Ordinance Solutions; available online at www.wilmingtonbiz.net
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February 26, 2008
Around the Nation: Residential Real Estate Update - Delaware
By Jeff Adolph
State-by-state
Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and on the Atlantic Coast, Delaware has a state total population of 843,524 and is ranked as America's 45th largest state.
The economy of this state consists of industrial and agricultural products with banking, automotive manufacturing, education and state government being the largest employers.
Delaware's income tax is bracketed with six levels and these range from 2.2%-5.95%. While the state does not tax consumers sales tax it does impose a business sales tax, and businesses and occupational licenses are taxed at .096%-1.92%. On average Delaware homeowners pay around $250 per $50,000 of home value in property tax, annually.
New Castle
The median home price in this region is $200,000 with buyers getting 95-100% of their asking price. Typically, homes are on the market for 30-60 days and there are currently more buyers than sellers.
The market trend in this area is decreasing with prices down by 5%. First home buyers are representing the greatest activity with them purchasing townhouses.
Newark
This area is similar to New Castle with prices down by 5%, however this region has an increasing market trend with homes in all prices in good supply.While first time buyers represent the area of greatest activity there are also many people looking to up-size or downsize their property.
Sellers are realizing 95-100% of their asking price and the median home price in this area is around $225,000.
LGBT Real Estate Facts: There are approximately 1,868 same-sex couples residing in Delaware making it the 47th gayest state. The zip codes with the highest population of same-sex couples are 19971 Rehoboth Bay, 19720 New Castle, 19702 Newark and 19805 Wilmington. -- gaydemographics.com
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July 20, 2007
Have Your Say On the LGBT Political Front - August 19th 2007
By Jeff Adolph
LGBT Politics
In a national first, the Democrats are challenging the Republicans by staging a debate that is dedicated to the LGBT community and will answer many of the issues facing Lesbians, Gays, Bi-sexual's and the Transgendered across the nation.
The leading candidates for the Democratic nomination for presidency will actively involve themselves in this debate on August the 9th, which is being telecast by LOGO, a gay cable network. Alternatively, you may view proceedings on http://www.logoonline.com/ if you are unable to access the network.
Participants in the debate will include Hilary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards (pictured above), with the moderators being singer Melissa Etheridge and Joe Solmonese, Human Rights Campaign's president.
If you would like to actively participate by lodging questions for the candidates to answer you may do so by logging on to LOGOonline.com as well as on HRC.org.
Source: Demorcrats to Hold Gay Debate (2007) available online at www.wweek.com
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June 23, 2006
AARP Magazine's Top 5 Retirement Cities
By Jeff Adolph
Retirement Localities
Resort living on an annual basis within close proximity of loved ones is what many are seeking later in life, in a community that offers them a lifestyle to be enjoyed rather than just accommodate them in their twighlight years.
'Florida and Arizona are nice, but it's so far away, said a retiree, 'people aren't willing to move so far away anymore...'
AARP magazine have tried to make finding the best retirement location for you a little easier by researching a plethora of localities and then offering you the findings. These were based on 'weather conditions, recreational opportunities, access to health care and transportation, and the costs associated with living, and buying in the region.
As the article in the July/August edition of AARP stated, 'we hired a team of researchers to come up with the cheapest states to live in as a retiree, based on income, property, and sales taxes.'
Rehoboth Beach was amongst the top 5, which includes the notorious CAMP Rehoboth, an organisation devoted to bringing the gay and heterosexual community together in a unified existence by embracing diversity and love wholeheartedly.
As the mission statement declares, 'CAMP Rehoboth was founded in 1991 to help foster understanding among and within various 'groups,' to nurture the growth of Rehoboth Beach, and build bonds with its related communities. CAMP Rehoboth continues to grow in many directions, and has become an important part of the Rehoboth community...not only the gay and lesbian community, but the whole community as well.'
Temperatures: The average temperature range is between 41 and 68 °F, with approximately 96 sunny days annually.
Benefits: residents enjoy super-low property taxes, no tax on food, goods and entertainment, with taxpayers 60 and older enjoying a $12,500 investment and pension income exclusion. The area has beautiful coastal areas and boardwalks, with over 50 restaurants and exclusive boutiques.
Housing Costs: $40,000 - $1.5 million
Cities within 3 hours Drive: Philadelphia and Washington D.C
As a local resident stated, 'Where else would I be able to know the mayor, the chief of police, and be able to be on the beach so much? In Washington there were a lot of things to do, and I did a few. In Rehoboth there are not so many things to do—and we do them all.'
The other top retirement cities that are listed are:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Saint George, Utah
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
Retirement is all about enjoying a quality of life and creating a lifestyle that suits your needs, and budget, and Rehoboth Beach may just be a suitable location to soak up the sunshine as your hair fades to gray...
Sources: CAMP Rehoboth (2006) available online at http://www.camprehoboth.com/
Mahoney, S (2006) Dream Towns available online at http://www.aarpmagazine.org/lifestyle/dream_towns.html/page=3
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