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Why Summer is the Best Time to Make Your Move With Wilkinson Homes
May 29, 2025
When it comes to moving into a new home, timing is everything. Whether you’re simply moving one town over or relocating to a new state, choosing the right season to pack up can make all of the difference. At Wilkinson Homes, we’ve helped countless homeowners find the perfect place to call home, and summer is truly one of the best times of the year to make your move.
Sunshine and Smooth Transitions
One of the most obvious, and most appreciated, benefits of moving in the summer is the weather. You won’t have any icy roads, sleet or snow to worry about, and having longer daylight hours gives you more time to pack, load and unload without feeling rushed.
In Delaware and the surrounding areas, summer also offers consistently mild mornings and sunny afternoons—perfect for house hunting, scheduling inspections or settling into your new neighborhood with a backyard barbeque.
School’s Out—and So is Stress
For families with school-aged children, summer presents the perfect opportunity to transition from one home—and potentially one school district—to another without disrupting their education. There’s no scrambling to enroll mid-semester or worrying about catching up with missed coursework. Moving over summer break allows your kids to start fresh at the beginning of the school—new house, new room, new friends, and a clean slate. It also gives them time to adjust and feel at home before the academic year begins.
A Busy Season for Buying and Selling
The real estate market typically heats up with the summer sun, and with more homes on the market and more buyers actively searching, you may have more flexibility in selling your current home and transitioning smoothly into a new one. It’s also a great time to explore model homes and new construction communities while everything is in full swing.
If you’re planning to list your home, summer curb appeal is also at its peak. Lush landscaping, blooming flowers and a sunlit exterior can make a strong impression on potential buyers.
Summer Schedules = More Flexibility
Between vacation days, long weekends and school break, summer tends to offer more flexibility for planning a move. Whether you need a few extra days to get settled or want to coordinate the move while family or friends are available to help, the summer calendar often works in your favor. Plus, local moving companies and services typically ramp up staffing for the summer season, which can make scheduling and logistics more convenient.
Settle into a New Community
Summer is a season of neighborhood activity—block parties, kids playing outside, community events and local farmers markets are all in full swing. That makes it easier to meet your neighbors, explore your surroundings and start feeling at home faster. Whichever new home community in Delaware you’re moving to, the energy of summer makes it the ideal time to get settled in and build connections.
Available Now: Quick Move-In Homes
If you’re looking to make your move this summer, we have a variety of beautiful quick move-in homes available throughout our Delaware communities, designed with comfort, style and modern living in mind.
- 61 Petal Park Place, Dover, DE: This new home in Dover is in our Noble’s Pond community and features our Alyssum floor plan with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,504 square feet of living space.
- 41 Kinsale Place, Dover, DE: Our second home in Noble’s Pond features our Larkspur floor plan with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,800 square feet of living space.
- 126 Fairmont Lane, Dover, DE: Our last home in Noble’s Pond also features our Larkspur floor plan with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,820 square feet of living space.
- 196 Elm Crest Lane, Felton, DE: This new home in Felton is in our Weatherstone Crossing community and features our Woodcrest floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,180 square feet of living space.
- 104 Leahy Drive, Newark, DE: Within our Briarcreek North community, this new home in Newark features The Murray floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,829 square feet of living space.
- 102 Leahy Drive, Newark, DE: Our second quick move-in home in Briarcreek North features The Reid floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3,047 square feet of living space.
These homes are ready when you are—so you can settle in just in time to enjoy the rest of the summer season. Whether you’re seeking a spacious layout for your growing family or a thoughtfully designed single-level plan, there’s something waiting for you at Wilkinson Homes.
