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bayside annual median sale price

Last month, we shared with you that real estate sales had been firm through the first 3 quarters of the year for Bayside.  Momentum picked up in October as 6 properties in Bayside went under contract compared to 2 sales in October of 2024. 

After 4 years of rising values for both single family homes and condo/townhome properties, the median sale price for all property types in Bayside dipped some in 2024 and have come down again in 2025. If you are considering buying or selling, we are here to help you navigate the market. Please reach out to our Bayside expert, Kiki Hargrove Cebula.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and the people who make it truly special.   During this season of gratitude, we are especially thankful that so

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bear trap annual median sales price

Last month, we shared with you that real estate sales had been firm through the first 3 quarters of the year for Bear Trap Dunes and Ocean View. This momentum slowed in October as 23 properties in Ocean View went under contract, compared to 17 sales in October of 2024.

There were no new sales in Bear Trap in October, which is consistent with last year. The median sale price for properties in Bear Trap rose 11% while properties in Ocean View as a whole have dipped 4%.   If you are considering buying or selling, we are here to help you navigate the market. Please reach out to our Bear Trap expert, Gail Phelan.  

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and the people who make it truly special.   During this season of gratitude, we are

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Last month, we shared with you that real estate sales had been firm through the first 3 quarters of the year for Ocean View.  The momentum slowed in October as 23 properties in Ocean View went under contract last month compared to 17 sales in October of 2024. 

The median sale price for single family homes has held firm for the 3rd consecutive year.  Meanwhile, the median sale price of condo/townhome properties in Ocean View has risen 6% year over year.  If you are considering buying or selling, we are here to help you navigate the market. Please give our office a call.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and the people who make it truly special.  During this season of gratitude, we are especially thankful that so many of you look

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Last month, we shared that real estate sales had been strong through the first 3 quarters of the year in Sea Colony. Momentum slowed in October, with 4 properties going under contract compared to 10 in October of 2024. The median sale price for East properties has risen for the 9th consecutive year. Meanwhile, after 8 years of increasing values on the West, the median sale price has dipped 3% year over year. If you are considering buying or selling, we are here to help you navigate the market. Please reach out to our Sea Colony experts, Gail Phelan and Chris Housman.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and the people who make it truly special.   During this season of gratitude, we are especially thankful that so many of you look to

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bethany fenwick annual medial sale price update

Last month, we shared with you that real estate sales had slowed in September.  This carried into October as 26 properties in the Bethany-Fenwick area went under contract last month, compared to 36 sales in October of 2024. 

After 7 years of rising values for single family homes, the median sale price has dipped 4% year over year.  Meanwhile, the median sale price of condo/townhome properties is up 7%.  If you are considering buying or selling, we are here to help you navigate the market, please give us a call.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and the people who make it truly special.  During this season of gratitude, we are especially thankful that so many of you look to our group for professional guidance and expertise in

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If you attended this year's Wags, Witches & Warlocks Halloween Festival & Parade to raise funds and awareness for the Brandywine Valley SPCA, you know that it was our best event to date!  Whether you participated in the parade & costume contest, puppy yoga, or both, your contributions are appreciated by the BVSPCA, the Wags Committee, and our community.

Our Puppy Yoga class, hosted by Jake McGough, owner of Atlas Yoga & Healing Arts, was truly one for the books! Tickets were completely sold out, and the adoptable pups were full of energy and love.  Check out some of our favorite photos from this special puppy practice!

Costumes were especially fun and creative this year, so our judges had their work cut out for them.  Those that participate

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Bethany Loop canal project begins
Photo: The Leslie Kopp Group

Construction of a retaining wall for Bethany Beach’s Loop Canal — a $1.5 million project — is under way, with a goal of stabilizing the land strip between Lake Bethany and the Loop Canal on Town property.

The work — which began on Monday, Oct. 27, and will continue through March 1 — is being done “in response to the erosion of the bank on the Loop Canal side and is expected to support stabilization of the bank for many years along with preservation of the bank,” according to information posted on the Town’s website, at www.townofbethanybeach.com.

Mayor Ron Calef this week told the Coastal Point the project is “extremely important” and will “protect the Town-owned land spit

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The 2025 Holiday Season is right around the corner and we have compiled a list of fun-filled activities in Bethany Beach and many surrounding areas!  Whether you are looking for food, drinks, a family-friendly activity, or all of the above, look no further to find Holiday activities that check all of your boxes.  Be sure to check back as we will continue updating this list:

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Credit to: Coastal Point

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced this week that Bayard Road will be closed between Zion Church Road (Route 20) and Old Mill Bridge Road starting on Monday, Oct. 20. The closure will remain in place until Thursday, Nov. 20, weather permitting, for the installation of sewer and water mains, curb work and full boxout of the roadway.

For the closure detour, motorists traveling north on Johnson Road will turn left onto Zion Church Road, turn right onto Wilgus Cemetery Road and arrive at Bayard Road. Motorists traveling south on Bayard Road will turn right onto Wilgus Cemetery Road, turn left onto Zion Church Road and arrive at Bayard Road. Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the

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Last month, we reported that the Bayside real estate market had picked up some in August. Unfortunately, this momentum did not continue into September.  During the month, 3 properties went under contract. This compares to 8 sales during the same month last year.  

Through the first 3 quarters of the year, the market has been firm for sellers of all property types and locations in Bayside. While it is taking a couple days longer for properties to sell, total sales are up for all property types.

If you are exploring your options, we always welcome a conversation. Please call our Bayside Expert:

Kiki Hargrove (302) 569-2959.

 

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