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Postcards from Delaware

Every Delaware town has its own personality. Hover over a postcard (or tap “Turn over”) to read its dating profile, then meet the town that steals your heart.

New Castle County

Up north: city energy, college-town fun and room to grow.

Greetings from WDEL WILMINGTON
DEL Wilmington Delaware · New Castle County Turn over »

Wilmington

The city lover

Loves
Riverfront strolls, Trolley Square brunch and a quick train to Philly
Deal-breaker
Needing total peace and quiet
Perfect first date
A Blue Rocks game, then dinner on the Riverfront
Best for
Commuters, condo lovers and foodies
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Greetings from NDEL NEWARK
DEL Newark Delaware · New Castle County Turn over »

Newark

The forever student

Loves
Main Street cafés, White Clay Creek trails and UDairy ice cream
Deal-breaker
Game-day traffic
Perfect first date
A morning hike, then ice cream on campus
Best for
Families, investors and commuters
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Greetings from HDEL HOCKESSIN
DEL Hockessin Delaware · New Castle County Turn over »

Hockessin

The nature lover with great taste

Loves
Big yards, quiet roads and wildflowers at Mt. Cuba Center
Deal-breaker
Wanting lots of listings to choose from (inventory is tight)
Perfect first date
A garden stroll, then a cozy café
Best for
Move-up buyers and families who want space
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Greetings from MDEL MIDDLETOWN
DEL Middletown Delaware · New Castle County Turn over »

Middletown

The go-getter

Loves
New construction, Main Street events and the summer Peach Festival
Deal-breaker
Anyone allergic to HOAs (some communities have them)
Perfect first date
Dinner and a stroll down Main Street
Best for
First-time buyers and growing families
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Greetings from NDEL NEW CASTLE
DEL New Castle Delaware · New Castle County Turn over »

New Castle

The time traveler

Loves
Cobblestone streets, colonial homes and riverside Battery Park
Deal-breaker
Anyone who prefers brand-new everything
Perfect first date
A ghost walk through Old New Castle, then dinner on Delaware Street
Best for
History lovers and anyone who wants character
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Greetings from BDEL BEAR
DEL Bear Delaware · New Castle County Turn over »

Bear

The weekend adventurer

Loves
Kayaking at Lums Pond, easy errands and room for the whole family
Deal-breaker
Wanting to walk everywhere
Perfect first date
A treetop ropes course at Lums Pond, then a picnic by the pond
Best for
Families and value-minded buyers
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Kent County

The middle of the state: history, small towns and great value.

Greetings from DDEL DOVER
DEL Dover Delaware · Kent County Turn over »

Dover

The history buff with a wild side

Loves
The Green, free museums and race weekends at the Monster Mile
Deal-breaker
Race-weekend crowds
Perfect first date
A museum afternoon, then dinner downtown
Best for
Value seekers and military families
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Greetings from SDEL SMYRNA
DEL Smyrna Delaware · Kent County Turn over »

Smyrna

The small-town sweetheart

Loves
Main Street, Helen’s sausage sandwich and Route 1 in both directions
Deal-breaker
Big-city nightlife
Perfect first date
A tasting at Painted Stave Distilling
Best for
Commuters who want small-town charm
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Greetings from MDEL MILFORD
DEL Milford Delaware · Kent County Turn over »

Milford

The river romantic

Loves
The Riverwalk, local craft beer and beaches about a half-hour away
Deal-breaker
Strict county loyalists (Milford sits in two)
Perfect first date
A Riverwalk stroll, then a pint at Mispillion River Brewing
Best for
Retirees, families and beach-adjacent buyers
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Sussex County

Down south: boardwalks, bay sunsets and beach-town living.

Greetings from LDEL LEWES
DEL Lewes Delaware · Sussex County Turn over »

Lewes

The old soul

Loves
Bay sunsets, bike paths and Second Street
Deal-breaker
Nightlife-first plans
Perfect first date
Sunset at Cape Henlopen, then dinner on Second Street
Best for
Full-time residents, retirees and second homes
LDEL To: You Future Lewes local Delaware See homes » Turn back
Greetings from RDEL REHOBOTH
DEL Rehoboth Beach Delaware · Sussex County Turn over »

Rehoboth Beach

The life of the party (with great taste)

Loves
Boardwalk fries, chef-driven restaurants and the Sea Witch Festival
Deal-breaker
Summer crowds and paid parking
Perfect first date
Funland, the boardwalk, then dinner on Rehoboth Avenue
Best for
Second homes and foodies
RDEL To: You Future Rehoboth Beach local Delaware See homes » Turn back
Greetings from BDEL BETHANY
DEL Bethany Beach Delaware · Sussex County Turn over »

Bethany Beach

The family favorite

Loves
Quiet beaches, bandstand concerts and summer movie nights
Deal-breaker
Wild nightlife
Perfect first date
A bandstand concert and ice cream on the boardwalk
Best for
Families and vacation homes
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Profiles are written with love and a wink. Every town has wonderful neighborhoods for all kinds of buyers, so let’s talk about yours.

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