We need our legislature to approve a "move in" tax for anyone moving here from out of state to help pay for the infrastructure needed for these types of developments. The constant stream of people moving here from New York, New Jersey, PA, and Maryland has gotten to the point it's ruining the quality of life for the rest of us. I came here in 1994 courtesy of the USAF and decided to stay when I retried because of the decent cost of living and overall quality of life, and the growth we've experienced since then has gotten to the point where something has to give. RT 1 turns into a parking lot every weekend, and it's not just in the summer any more. Sick of it.
I mean we already have some of the highest closing costs in the country. I think county & state spending could be evaluated on how they spend the money they get. It could be better budgeted to go towards infrastructure improvements instead of some of the other items they spend on
That's kind of mean spirited. You came from somewhere else. Why shouldn't others be able as well? If they do new communities they should be small. or smaller than 850 homes in one area.
They need to make your idea retroactive to 1994! 🤣🤣🤣 little hypocritical, don’t you think? Be thankful you live in a desirable area. Everything changes.
@@exhausted.dad.here- I"m not being hypocritical at all. I didn't come here because I particularly wanted to, I came here because the USAF told me I had to. There were at least a dozen other bases I'd have rather gone too, but you don't get a choice in the matter. They give you a list of places where they have manning slots to fill, and Dover was where they sent me. I made the decision to retire from the USAF in 1999 and decided to stay here. I've lived and worked here for 30 years paying taxes, contributing to society in a positive way. Just because these people want to escape the massive taxes in these surrounding states doesn't mean they should just come here and enjoy what I've been paying for half my life. You want to come here because it's "better" than where you came from so be it, but it should cost you something as nothing in life is free.
We just bought it the Vineyards 2yrs ago. This is a very bad thing in my opinion. It's going to lower the value of our investment. The whole reason was to invest and use the Condo till we retire in 5 yrs. Who wants a condo in an area so congested? NOT ME. I think Lewes sold out on It's ppl. for money!
Either way, I know money trumps everything and that is completely what this is about. They should think about the residents, traffic and the whole infrastructure. Clearly, they are not doing that.
I guess it's kinda hypocritical that if you moved here 2 years ago as an "investment" yet you're complaining about more people moving in and hurting your "investment". Wow. If it was ok for you, why not everyone else who wants to enjoy what you got??? If you moved from inside Delaware to your condo, I agree with you 100%
You guys already have 4% transfer tax, which is the most expensive tax when settling the house in DE. What more do you want?
Charm is gone !
We need our legislature to approve a "move in" tax for anyone moving here from out of state to help pay for the infrastructure needed for these types of developments. The constant stream of people moving here from New York, New Jersey, PA, and Maryland has gotten to the point it's ruining the quality of life for the rest of us. I came here in 1994 courtesy of the USAF and decided to stay when I retried because of the decent cost of living and overall quality of life, and the growth we've experienced since then has gotten to the point where something has to give. RT 1 turns into a parking lot every weekend, and it's not just in the summer any more. Sick of it.
I mean we already have some of the highest closing costs in the country. I think county & state spending could be evaluated on how they spend the money they get. It could be better budgeted to go towards infrastructure improvements instead of some of the other items they spend on
That's kind of mean spirited. You came from somewhere else. Why shouldn't others be able as well? If they do new communities they should be small. or smaller than 850 homes in one area.
They need to make your idea retroactive to 1994! 🤣🤣🤣 little hypocritical, don’t you think? Be thankful you live in a desirable area. Everything changes.
@@exhausted.dad.here- I"m not being hypocritical at all. I didn't come here because I particularly wanted to, I came here because the USAF told me I had to. There were at least a dozen other bases I'd have rather gone too, but you don't get a choice in the matter. They give you a list of places where they have manning slots to fill, and Dover was where they sent me. I made the decision to retire from the USAF in 1999 and decided to stay here. I've lived and worked here for 30 years paying taxes, contributing to society in a positive way. Just because these people want to escape the massive taxes in these surrounding states doesn't mean they should just come here and enjoy what I've been paying for half my life. You want to come here because it's "better" than where you came from so be it, but it should cost you something as nothing in life is free.
It did cost us something and a lot! 4% transfer tax on a home plus 4% on the value on all vehicles moving here. My goodness that’s enough!
850 unaffordable homes and apartments.
There is a number of the apartments that have been approved for affordable housing
We just bought it the Vineyards 2yrs ago. This is a very bad thing in my opinion. It's going to lower the value of our investment. The whole reason was to invest and use the Condo till we retire in 5 yrs. Who wants a condo in an area so congested? NOT ME. I think Lewes sold out on It's ppl. for money!
Technically this would be Sussex County & not Lewes - so it would be the county council that voted it through
Either way, I know money trumps everything and that is completely what this is about. They should think about the residents, traffic and the whole infrastructure. Clearly, they are not doing that.
I guess it's kinda hypocritical that if you moved here 2 years ago as an "investment" yet you're complaining about more people moving in and hurting your "investment". Wow. If it was ok for you, why not everyone else who wants to enjoy what you got??? If you moved from inside Delaware to your condo, I agree with you 100%