What Elements Make A Neighborhood Great?

If you asked an urban planner, a geographer or an architect to pinpoint an area that has the elements to make a neighborhood great, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware should pop right into their heads. Why does Rehoboth Beach stand out among the rest? Simply because the City of Rehoboth Beach offers its residents the three main fundamentals to awesome living…location, elements and people.

You can enjoy the small town feel of Rehoboth Beach while still being within close proximity to the bustling cities of New York, Washington DC and Philadelphia. To add to its location appeal, Rehoboth Beach has a sparkling and tranquil oceanfront that offers spectacular scenic beauty. The state of Delaware also has amazingly low property taxes that save their homeowners thousands of dollars each year. It is the perfect locality for families and individuals alike!

The next aspect that creates a great neighborhood is its elements. To put an area on the map, it has to encourage interaction. Rehoboth Beach oceanfront features a mile-long boardwalk, a variety of parks and public plazas that encourage people to mingle together and enjoy each other's company. There are theaters and galleries to browse, restaurants and cafes to visit and festivals to attend. Attractions for the kids include pizza parlors, bumper cars and a water park. Rehoboth Beach has it all!

As for the last element that puts an area on the map, founder and president of the Project for Public Places validates that it is people who create the next big place. The residents of Rehoboth Beach verify what a vital role they play due to their incredible sense of community. They truly care about their city and demonstrate their passion by involving themselves in its growth, maintenance and culture.

People really do attract people. So, if you are looking for an area that offers the three basic elements to a great neighborhood for you and your family, look no further. Come to Rehoboth Beach…you'll be glad you did!

With so much to see and do in Rehoboth, and with the most favorable real estate climate we've had in years, now is the perfect time to make the move. If you are ready to buy or sell real estate on Rehoboth Beach or the surrounding area, please contact Dustin & Mariya Oldfather, The Oldfather Group - Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's Internation Realty at 302.249.5899 or 302.227.6767 x 211.