Credit: Coastal Point

If you’re building a new home, it’s strongly recommended that you schedule both a pre-drywall inspection and a pre-settlement (final) inspection. A pre-drywall inspection gives homeowners the opportunity to have the structural components, as well as the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, thoroughly evaluated before the walls are closed up.

Catching concerns at this stage allows issues or code violations to be identified and corrected early in the construction process—often saving significant time and money on future repairs. It also helps ensure that critical systems are properly installed and accessible, contributing to the home’s overall safety, performance, and long-term quality.

The pre-settlement inspection

Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, real estate sales in Bayside were noticeably stronger compared to 2024. Early in the year, we experienced some buyer hesitation amid political uncertainty, but sales picked up during the 2nd quarter of the year and stayed strong through December.

Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! We are grateful for your confidence and trust, and we wish you good health and much happiness in 2026!  It is never too early to have a conversation or to begin preparing for a purchase or a sale of real estate, we are here to help! Please call our Bayside Expert:

Kiki Hargrove
(302) 569-2959

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes resale properties sold in Bayside. May

Happy New Year!  As we reflect on 2025, you might recall that throughout most of the year, real estate sales in Bear Trap held firm. Limited inventory kept values high, even as there was some buyer hesitation early in the year amid political uncertainty.

In 2025, properties in Bear Trap that were listed with our group went under contract significantly faster, on average (4 days vs. 38) and our and our sellers achieved an average sale-to-list price of 98%. We are grateful for your continued confidence and trust, and we wish you good health and much happiness in 2026!

Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! It is never too early to have a conversation or to begin preparing for a purchase or a sale of real

Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, real estate sales in Ocean View were very steady compared to 2024. Early in the year, we experienced some buyer hesitation amid political uncertainty, but sales picked up substantially during the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the year and stayed firm in the 4th quarter.

In 2025, properties in Ocean View that were listed with our group went under contract significantly faster, on average (11 days vs. 54) and our sellers achieved an average sale-to-list price of 99%. We are grateful for your continued confidence and trust, and we wish you good health and much happiness in 2026!

Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! It is never too early to have a conversation or to begin

Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, real estate sales in Sea Colony were slower compared to 2024. Early in the year, we experienced some buyer hesitation amid political uncertainty, but sales picked up during the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the year before slowing again in the 4th quarter.

Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! In 2025, we were fortunate to participate in 35% of sales in Sea Colony, representing the buyer, seller or both parties. Properties listed with our group went under contract faster on average (50 days vs. 77) and our sellers achieved an average sale-to-list price of 96%. We are grateful for your continued confidence and trust, and we wish you good health and much happiness in 2026!

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Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, real estate sales in Fenwick Island stayed firm when compared to 2024. Buyer activity was especially strong early in the year before slowing some the second half of the year, mainly due to very limited inventory of single-family homes.

In 2025, we were fortunate to participate in 38% of sales in the Bethany-Fenwick market. Properties listed with our group went under contract faster on average (30 days vs. 53) and our sellers achieved an average sale-to-list price of 98%. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! We are grateful for your continued confidence and trust, and we wish you good health and much happiness in 2026!

It is never too early to have a conversation or

Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, real estate sales in South Bethany were stronger compared to 2024. Early in the year, we experienced some buyer hesitation amid political uncertainty, but sales picked up substantially during the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the year and remained firm in the 4th quarter. 

In 2025, we were fortunate to participate in 42% of sales in South Bethany, representing the buyer, seller or both parties. Properties in South Bethany that were listed with our group went under contract faster on average (35 days vs. 55) and our sellers achieved an average sale-to-list price of 98%. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! We are grateful for your continued confidence and trust, and we wish

Credit to: Coast TV, Kevin Zipay

DELMARVA - Repairs are scheduled to begin Monday on two coastal bridges, a move that could disrupt travel for commuters and motorists heading to Ocean City and Fenwick Island, officials said.

The Route 50 bridge into Ocean City will undergo a full lane closure from Jan. 20 through Feb. 3, with intermittent single-lane closures before and after that timeframe. Crews will replace the bridge’s nose lock assembly and repair floor beams, work that requires the moveable span to remain in the raised position. Officials said the repairs are essential to maintaining the 84-year-old structure.

For Ocean City resident Kristin Friedman, a typical five-minute trip could stretch beyond 40 minutes when using the designated

Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, real estate sales in Bethany Beach were stronger compared to 2024. Early in the year, we experienced some buyer hesitation amid political uncertainty, but sales picked up substantially during the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the year before slowing again in the 4th quarter. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! 

In 2025, we were fortunate to participate in 34% of sales in Bethany Beach, representing the buyer, seller or both parties. Properties listed with our group in Bethany Beach went under contract faster on average (33 days vs. 53) and our sellers achieved an average sale-to-list price of 98%. We are grateful for your continued confidence and trust, and we wish you good

Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, real estate sales in North Bethany were slower compared to 2024. Early in the year, we experienced some buyer hesitation amid political uncertainty, but sales picked up notably during the 2nd quarter before slowing some the second half of the year due to limited inventory of single-family homes. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! 

In 2025, we were fortunate to participate in 52% of North Bethany sales, representing the buyer, seller or both parties. Properties listed with our group went under contract faster on average (21 days versus 46 days for the rest of the market), and our sellers achieved a   higher sale-to-list price ratio (100% compared to 97%). We are