Delaware Beach Real Estate Blog - May, 2022

Bethany Beach Market Remains Firm through April

Posted by Leslie Kopp on May 10th, 2022

Happy Spring!  As we look back on the first 4 months of the year, there was some slowdown in total sales, but the beach real estate market remains firm as we continue to experience very limited inventory amidst rising interest rates.      

A positive piece of news for real estate that we are watching closely is the Delaware legislation recently introduced that would reduce the transfer tax by 1%, effective for transactions recorded after July 1, 2022.  This would bring the total tax back to 3% vs. 4%.  Typically, this expense is split between the buyer and seller at closing.  While not yet in effect, we are encouraged that this bill will be passed and we will keep you informed.      

If you would like to discuss the market in more detail, please…

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North Bethany Market Remains Firm through April

Posted by Leslie Kopp on May 9th, 2022

Happy Spring!  As we look back on the first 4 months of the year, there was some slowdown in total sales, but the beach real estate market remains firm as we continue to experience very limited inventory amidst rising interest rates.  

   
A positive piece of news for real estate that we are watching closely is the Delaware legislation recently introduced that would reduce the transfer tax by 1%, effective for transactions recorded after July 1, 2022.  This would bring the total tax back to 3% vs. 4%.  Typically, this expense is split between the buyer and seller at closing.  While not yet in effect, we are encouraged that this bill will be passed and we will keep you informed.      

If you would like to discuss the market in more detail, please…

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Bethany Beach Dinker-Irvin Museum Open

Posted by Leslie Kopp on May 6th, 2022

Source: https://www.townofbethanybeach.com

The Bethany Beach Dinker-Irvin Museum is now officially open to the public.  As one of the few remaining original Bethany Beach cottages and listed on the United States Registry of Historic Places in 2018, the beautifully restored home is now converted to a museum offering visitors meaningful insight into the town's early history.

For more information, please click here.

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