*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

*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

*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

*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,

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

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

Happy Spring! Looking at the first four months of the year, the South Bethany 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.

Homes are still going under contract at a steady pace. While inventory has risen considerably, it is important to point out that there are no properties currently for sale

East of Route 1 in South Bethany. In areas further from the beach, the market is shifting toward a more balanced environment. In all cases, strategy, pricing, and timing are more important than ever. With the

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

Happy Spring!Looking at the first four months of the year, the Bethany Beach 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. 

Homes are still going under contract at a steady pace, and in some cases we continue to see multiple offers—especially for properties East of Route 1 in downtown Bethany.In areas further from the beach, the market is shifting toward a more balanced environment. In all cases, strategy, pricing, and timing are more important than ever. With the busy summer season right around the corner,

Credit to: Coastal Point, Susan Canfora

Third-grade students at Lord Baltimore Elementary School combined fun and learning during a Bike Safety Rodeo hosted by the Ocean View Police Department on April 16.

Organized in partnership with DelDOT, the event began with a classroom presentation led by OVPD Sgt. Rhys Bradshaw. He taught students key bicycle safety basics, including the importance of wearing properly fitted helmets.

Bradshaw introduced the “ABCs” of bike safety—checking air, brakes and chain—and reviewed essential rules of the road for young riders.

Students then put their knowledge into action during the rodeo, navigating a skills course designed to assess both their understanding of safety and their riding abilities. DelDOT

Credit to: Coastal Point, Susan Canfora

Bethany Beach’s colorful median flowers have become “a real crowd-pleaser,” Mayor Ron Calef said during this week’s Town Council meeting, expressing appreciation for Public Works staff and their “spectacular tulips and displays.”

Calef noted that both residents and visitors have been stopping to admire and photograph the displays, calling the response “incredible.” He also thanked Public Works employees for preparing the town for the busy summer season by powerwashing the bandstand and refurbishing boardwalk benches. Additional support is expected from DNREC workers, who are assisting with dune crossover maintenance and reconstruction.

As Bethany Beach gears up for the influx of summer visitors, the

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

During the first quarter of 2026, real estate sales in Bayside were softer compared to the same period last year. A total of 13 properties went under contract during the quarter, down 28% from 18 last year. The graph above illustrates historic inventory levels on April 1 of each year, along with the median sale price of properties sold in the first quarter. As we head into April, inventory is relatively flat compared to last year and we have seen a rise in median sale price for all property types. On average, properties are going under contract in 64 days versus 43 days last year. It is an excellent time to