Real Estate

Middletown, Delaware – September 16, 2026 -- Homebuilder Schell Brothers is opening four signature model homes at its Monarch community for a first-ever Parade of Homes, with all proceeds from ticketed events going to local charities.

Four floor plans open across three Saturdays in September

The Bridgeport, The Cassidy, The Chesapeake and The Shearwater will be open to guests on September 12, 19 and 26, each from 1 to 5 p.m. Visitors can tour all four homes at each event to see different interior designs and layouts.

Each Saturday pairs a theme with a different cause

The September 12 event, Dine & Design, features local food and benefits the Delaware Restaurant Foundation. Monarch Soundcheck on September 19 offers live music and supports the Gibby & Everett Foundation. The series closes September 26 with Pours for Nemours, featuring Schell Brothers' Tipsy Blokes beer and spirits, raising funds for Nemours Children's Hospital.

Reading, Pa. – September 16, 2026 -- Homeowners refinancing a mortgage should expect a new title search as a standard part of the process, even if they've owned their property for years, according to insights published by HelloNation featuring Gina Curran of Stewart Abstract of Berks County.

A new loan means lenders require fresh proof of ownership

Because refinancing involves issuing an entirely new loan, lenders require updated title information to confirm a property's current legal status before closing. A refinance title search reviews the latest public records to verify current ownership, checking for changes involving spouses, inherited interests, or other transfers that may have occurred since the original purchase.