During the first quarter of the year, we continued to experience high buyer demand as we navigate historically low inventory.

As the chart illustrates, total sales were down 9% when compared to the first quarter of last year while sales volume was down 17%. The chart shows some slowing in the pace of sales with the average days-to-contract at 54 days. However, there was a noticeable increase in the pace of sales during the month of March as 4 properties went under contract in Bear Trap and the average days-to-contract was 17 days. 

If you are considering a sale or purchase, our Bear Trap Expert, Gail Phelan, has experience and market knowledge that is unmatched.   Please give her a call (302) 541-5207.

*Data was derived from the Sussex

During the first quarter of the year, we continued to experience high buyer demand as we navigate historically low inventory .

As the chart illustrates, total sales were down 4% through the first quarter when compared to 2022 and sales volume was flat. The chart shows some slowing in the pace of sales as the average was 44 days-to-contract versus 15 days last year. The median sale price of single family homes in the first quarter was $1,300,000 vs. $910,000 in 2022 and for condo/townhome properties, $650,000 vs. $640,000.

If you are considering a sale or purchase, the experience and market knowledge of Wayne Lyons (302) 858-7347 and Kiki Hargrove (302) 569-2959 is unmatched. Please give them a call!

*Data was derived from the Sussex County

During the first quarter of the year, we continued to experience high buyer demand as we navigate historically low inventory.

As the chart illustrates, total sales are down 30% when compared to last year while sales volume is down 26%. The chart shows some slowing in the pace of sales with the average days-to-contract at about 2 months, however, there was a noticeable increase in the pace of sales during the month of March. Property values were up 4% through the first quarter when compared to last year with the median sale price at $533K vs. $509K in 2022.

If you are considering a sale or purchase, our experience and market knowledge is unmatched. Please give us a call (302) 541-5207.

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes

During the first quarter of the year, we continued to experience a strong Seller’s market in Sea Colony as buyer demand remained high and we continued to navigate low inventory.

As the chart illustrates, total sales were down 7% when compared to last year while sales volume was down 23%. The chart shows some slowing in the pace of sales with the average days-to-contract at 24, however, there was a noticeable increase in the pace of sales during the month of March. Property values were up when compared to last year with the median sale price on the East at $1,160,000 vs. $884,000 in 2022 and on the West $587,500 vs $545,000.

We had the fortunate opportunity to participate in 36% of the property sales in Sea Colony during the first quarter,

During the first quarter of the year, we continued to experience a strong Seller’s market in the Bethany-Fenwick area as buyer demand remained high and we continued to navigate low inventory.

As the chart illustrates, total sales were down 41% when compared to last year while sales volume was down 48%. The chart shows some slowing in the pace of sales with the average days-to-contract at 42.  However, there was a noticeable increase in the pace of sales during the month of March. Property values are up 2% when compared to last year as the median sale price to-date is $870K vs. $850K in 2022. The upcoming summer season is a strong motivating factor for buyers to be more aggressive this time of the year and multiple offers are once again more

During the first quarter of the year, we continued to experience a strong Seller’s market in the Bethany-Fenwick area as buyer demand remained high and we continued to navigate low inventory. 

As the chart illustrates, total sales were down 41% when compared to last year while sales volume was down 48%. The chart shows some slowing in the pace of sales with the average days-to-contract at 42.  However, there was a noticeable increase in the pace of sales during the month of March. Property values are up 2% when compared to last year as the median sale price to-date is $870K vs. $850K in 2022. The upcoming summer season is a strong motivating factor for buyers to be more aggressive this time of the year and multiple offers are once again more