Our Story in Delaware
How We Got Here
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We’re two full-time professionals who ended up in Delaware because of work — and then made one of the biggest decisions of our lives: we bought a house.
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The only problem? Neither of us had ever owned one before...
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After years of apartment living, we quickly learned that homeownership comes with a lot more than a mortgage. Between full-time jobs and everyday life, we needed local professionals we could trust to help keep our home clean and well maintained.
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House cleaning was one of our first challenges. Finding a cleaner was easy. Finding someone reliable, who cleaned the way we would and who we felt comfortable welcoming into our home? Not so easy.

That's why we created YourLocalGenie
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We wanted to make the search easier for people like us: busy homeowners who need help but don't have hours to compare companies, read endless reviews, and figure out who to trust.
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We’re also using this little corner of the internet to document what we learn along the way because, oh boy, homeownership has taught us a lot.
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If our trial and error can make someone else's homeownership journey a little easier, we'd call that a win.
Our Delaware Favorites
Our Go-To Restaurants
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Kalbi Asian Bistro (Korean cuisine) on Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington
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Mexican Table (Mexican cuisine) on Lancaster Pike, Hockessin
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Pizza by Elizabeths (American cuisine) on Kennett Pike, Wilmington
Our Go-To Groceries
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Jassen's Market on Kennett Pike, Wilmington
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Young's Oriental Grocery on Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington
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Wegmans on Buckley Mill Road, Wilmington
Our Go-To Parks
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Valley Garden park on Campbell road, Greenville
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Riverfront walkway, South Orange street, Wilmington
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Brandywine Creek state park, Adams Dam road, Wilmington