Delaware Beach Real Estate Blog - May, 2026

2026 Farmers Market Schedule

It is one of our favorite times of the year as the Farmers Markets in Coastal Sussex County are in full swing!  See below for the full schedule from Fenwick Island all the way to Lewes.

Bethany Beach Farmers' Market

Sundays, 8 am - 12 pm, May 31 - September 6

The Bethany market is vibrant, friendly, interactive, educational, and enjoyable to buyers as well as sellers located across the street from the PNC Bank in downtown Bethany Beach.

The Farmers' Market at Sea Colony 

Wednesdays, 8am - 12pm, May 27th -  September 2

33546 Market Pl, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Fenwick Island Farmers' Market

Fridays, 8 am - 12pm, May 29 - September 4

Parking Lot of The Station, 1406 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944

Rehoboth Beach…

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DNREC to Remove Baker’s Channel Markers in Inland Bays

Credit to: Cape Gazette, Chris Flood

Credit to: Cape Gazette

As part of an ongoing effort to repair and install channel markers throughout the Inland Bays, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced it will remove the floating channel markers from Baker’s Channel and will not replace them.

According to Josh Lippert, administrator of DNREC’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section, more than half of the channel’s floating markers were lost during this winter’s storms. Many of the remaining markers were also pushed off station and no longer accurately indicate safe navigation routes, creating potential hazards for boaters.

Baker’s Channel connects Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay along the eastern…

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Fenwick Island Approves Surf Bagel Overflow Parking

Credit to: Coastal Point, Kerin Magill

Surf Bagel Fenwick Island

Surf Bagel has received approval from the Fenwick Island Town Council to move forward with an overflow parking lot across Essex Street from its Coastal Highway location, following concerns over traffic and parking issues during the shop’s first summer season in town.

The approval comes after the council adopted a new ordinance allowing businesses to apply for temporary parking lots for up to one year. Town officials and Surf Bagel management acknowledged that the business, which opened in winter 2025, experienced significant parking-related traffic problems last summer as customers circled nearby streets searching for spaces.

“They would continue to do laps until they…

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Slower Spring Real Estate Market in Bear Trap

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes resale properties sold in Bayside. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

Happy Spring! Looking at the first four months of the year, the Bear Trap Dunes real estate market has shown some slowdown compared to 2025—but there are important trends for property owners and buyer to keep in mind.

As the chart illustrates, both the number of sales and sales volume in dollars are down year-to-date. Inventory has increased 36% compared to the same time last year and pace has slowed with most properties are taking about a month to go under contract. The market is shifting toward a more balanced environment which means strategy, pricing, and timing are more important than ever.…

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Slower Spring Real Estate Market in Ocean View

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes properties sold in Ocean View. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

Happy Spring! Looking at the first four months of the year, the Ocean View real estate market has shown a modest slowdown compared to 2025—but there are important trends for property owners and buyers to keep in mind.

As the chart illustrates, both the number of sales and sales volume in dollars are down year-to-date. Inventory has increased 4% compared to the same time last year and pace has slowed slightly with most properties taking about 20 days to go under contract. The market is shifting toward a more balanced environment which means strategy, pricing, and timing are more important than ever. With the…

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Slower Spring Real Estate Market in Bayside

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes properties sold in Bayside. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

Happy Spring! Looking at the first four months of the year, the Bayside real estate market has shown a significant slowdown compared to 2025—but there are important trends for property owners and buyers to keep in mind. 

As the chart illustrates, both the number of sales and sales volume in dollars are down year-to-date. Inventory is down 9% compared to the same time last year, and properties are staying on the market longer, with 20 days as the median days-to-contract. The market is shifting toward a more balanced environment which means strategy, pricing, and timing are more important than ever. With the…

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Slower Spring Real Estate Market in Sea Colony

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS.  Includes properties sold in Sea Colony. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

Happy Spring! Looking at the first four months of the year, the Sea Colony real estate market has shown a nice uptick in sales compared to 2025—but there are important trends for property owners and buyers to keep in mind.

Property sales are up 19% year-over-year while overall sales volume is down 13%. Properties that are priced and positioned well are selling quickly—averaging just 10 days to contract, compared to 23 days last year. Inventory remains limited, especially on the West. Well prepared and properly priced homes are attracting strong attention, although buyers are approaching decisions more…

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Slower Spring Real Estate Market in North Bethany

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS.  Includes properties sold in North Bethany. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

Happy Spring! Looking at the first four months of the year, the North Bethany real estate market has shown a significant slowdown compared to 2025—but there are important trends for property owners and buyers to keep in mind.

While sales volume is down, homes that are priced and positioned well are selling quickly—averaging just 9 days to contract, compared to 45 days last year. With inventory remaining limited, serious buyers are still active, but they are more selective than in recent years.

This makes preparation, pricing, and timing more important than ever. With the busy summer…

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Slower Spring Real Estate Market in Fenwick Island

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS and tax records. Includes properties in Fenwick Island. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

Happy Spring! Looking at the first four months of the year, the Fenwick Island real estate market has shown some slowdown compared to 2025—but there are important trends for property owners and buyers to keep in mind.

While the number of sales is down 38% and overall volume has decreased 12%,home values have seen a significant increase, with median sale prices up 92% year-over-year. Higher-end homes in prime locations closest to the beach —are continuing to sell quickly. In areas further from the beach, the market is shifting toward a more balanced environment. In all cases, strategy,…

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Dog Restrictions for Beaches Coming Up!

Credit to: Coast TV, Torie Seagraves

It's almost that time of year when our beaches become more densely populated and our furry friends must remain off the sand and boardwalk.  See below for the pet restrictions for Bethany Beach and surrounding areas!

BETHANY BEACH

• Dogs must be leashed and curbed at all times in Bethany Beach
• Dogs are prohibited on the beach and boardwalk from May 15 to Sept 30

SOUTH BETHANY

• No pets or other animals are permitted from May 15 to Oct 15

FENWICK ISLAND

• No pets or other animals are permitted on the beach at anytime between May 1 and Sept 30

DEWEY BEACH

• From the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the Sunday following Labor Day, dogs are only permitted on the beach…

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