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In the Town of Bethany Beach, there are occasional pipe failures due to the considerable sections of the sewer system that are several decades old.  Starting at the beginning of October, work was started to make much needed repairs for the Town's sewer system!

 

'The 18-inch sanitary trunk line running beneath Pennsylvania Avenue from Central Avenue to the southern Town limits is currently in a distressed condition. This trunk line exhibits a tension crack along the top inside surface. At multiple locations the cracks extend through the pipe and these cracks allow ground water to enter the pipe at a large flow rate, bringing with it the surrounding soil. This condition, if left unattended has the potential to cause a sinkhole in the roadway due to a

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 As we look back at the first 3 quarters of 2023 compared to recent years, the Ocean View real estate market remained firm, even as interest rates rose to levels that we have not experienced in more than 20 years.

The continuation of inventory shortages coupled with pent up buyer demand has kept values stable. Inventory of properties for sale in Ocean View was flat on October 1 when compared to the same day in 2022.

If you are exploring your options as a buyer or seller of Ocean View real estate, we always welcome a conversation. Please message us on the website or give us a call at our real estate office in Ocean View: 302-541-5207.

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As we look back at the first 3 quarters of 2023 compared to recent years, the Bear Trap real estate market slowed considerably. Even as interest rates rose to levels that we have not experienced in more than 20 years, the primary factor that contributed to the slowdown was the continuation of inventory shortages.

Last Fall, we experienced a slight uptick in inventory, but as the chart illustrates, that has not been the case so far this year. Inventory in Bear Trap was down 40% on October 1 of 2023 when compared to the same day in 2022.

History tells us that real estate as a long term investment is very strong and the ability to have immediate use and enjoyment of a home asset is something that we hear often from buyers, especially in today’s

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As we look back at the first 3 quarters of 2023 compared to recent years, the Sea Colony real estate market slowed considerably. Even as interest rates rose to levels that we have not experienced in more than 20 years, we continue to have a shortage of inventory.

Last Fall, we experienced an uptick in inventory, but as the chart illustrates, that has not been the case so far this year.  Inventory in Sea Colony was down 21% on October 1 of 2023 when compared to the same day in 2022.

History tells us that real estate as a long term investment is very strong and the ability to have immediate use and enjoyment of a second home asset is something that we hear often from buyers, especially in today’s environment.  If you are exploring your options as

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As we look back at the first 3 quarters of 2023 compared to recent years, the Bayside real estate market remained firm, even as interest rates rose to levels that we have not experienced in more than 20 years.

The continuation of inventory shortages coupled with pent up buyer demand has kept values stable. Inventory of resale properties in Bayside was down 20% on October 1 when compared to the same day in 2022.

History tells us that real estate as a long term investment is very strong and the ability to have immediate use and enjoyment of a second home asset is something that we hear often from buyers, especially in today’s environment.  If you are exploring your options as a buyer or seller of Bayside real estate, we always welcome a

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Credit to Kirstyn Clark, WBOC

With just two weeks left for residents to make comment, officials in the Town of Fenwick Island are asking for a final wave of support to thrust the proposed dredging plans into existence.  The dredging will take place in the Northern and Southern channels of the Little Assawoman Bay. 

Fenwick Island Coastline
The Leslie Kopp Group

Through the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Fenwick Isle Town officials have filed for several permits.  After filing for said permits, each branch had requested comments and criticism from residents in the community.  The town is now currently in the third and endmost Round of Public Notifications related to DNREC.  It supports the

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As we look back at the first 3 quarters of 2023 compared to recent years, the South Bethany real estate market remained firm, even as interest rates rose to levels that we have not experienced in more than 20 years.

The continuation of inventory shortages coupled with pent up buyer demand has kept values stable. Last Fall, we experienced an uptick in inventory, but as the chart illustrates, that has not been the case so far this year. Inventory in South Bethany was down 36% on October 1 of 2023 when compared to the same day in 2022.

History tells us that real estate as a long term investment is very strong and the ability to have immediate use and enjoyment of a second home asset is something that we hear often from buyers, especially in

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As we look back at the first 3 quarters of 2023 compared to recent years, the North Bethany real estate market slowed considerably. Even as interest rates rose to levels that we have not experienced in more than 20 years, the primary factor that contributed to the slowdown was the continuation of inventory shortages.

Last Fall, we experienced an uptick in inventory, but as the chart illustrates, that has not been the case so far this year. Inventory in North Bethany was down 78% on October 1 of 2023 when compared to the same day in 2022. 

History tells us that real estate as a long term investment is very strong and the ability to have immediate use and enjoyment of a second home asset is something that we hear often from buyers, especially in

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As we look back at the first 3 quarters of 2023 compared to recent years, the Fenwick Island real estate market remained firm, even as interest rates rose to levels that we have not experienced in more than 20 years.

The continuation of inventory shortages coupled with pent up buyer demand has kept values stable. Inventory in Fenwick Island is flat when compared to the same day in 2022.

History tells us that real estate as a long term investment is very strong and the ability to have immediate use and enjoyment of a second home asset is something that we hear often from buyers, especially in today’s environment.  If you are exploring your options as a buyer or seller of Fenwick Island real estate, we always welcome a conversation. Please

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Bethany Beach Market Firm Through Quarter 3

As we look back at the first 3 quarters of 2023 compared to recent years, the Bethany Beach real estate market remained firm, even as interest rates rose to levels that we have not experienced in more than 20 years.

The continuation of inventory shortages coupled with pent up buyer demand has kept values stable. Last Fall, we experienced an uptick in inventory, but as the chart illustrates, that has not been the case so far this year. Inventory in Bethany Beach was down 55% on October 1 of 2023 when compared to the same day in 2022.

History tells us that real estate as a long term investment is very strong and the ability to have immediate use and enjoyment of a second home asset is something that we hear often from buyers, especially in today’s

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