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

The summer season is underway, and we’ve enjoyed seeing so many homeowners and visitors return to the area over the past few weeks!

While the number of properties sold is down slightly compared to this time last year, the Sea Colony real estate market continues to benefit from limited inventory. Active listings are down 37% from a year ago, with just 12 properties currently on the market. Sea Colony West has been particularly active, with sales increasing 63% compared to last year.

With the busy summer season upon us and inventory remaining scarce, it is an excellent time for sellers & buyers to take advantage of

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

The summer season is underway, and we’ve enjoyed seeing so many homeowners and visitors return to the area over the past few weeks!

While the number of properties sold is down 26% and overall sales volume is down 9% compared to last year, the Bethany-Fenwick real estate market is showing signs of strength. Additionally, inventory remains limited, with just 65 active listings currently on the market. This activity has proven to be a great time to list or purchase a property.

Homes are taking slightly longer to go under contract than they were a year

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

The summer season is underway, and we’ve enjoyed seeing so many homeowners and visitors return to the area over the past few weeks!

While the number of properties sold is down 26% and overall sales volume is down 9% compared to last year, the Bethany-Fenwick real estate market is showing signs of strength. Additionally, inventory remains limited, with just 65 active listings currently on the market. This activity has proven to be a great time to list or purchase a property.

Homes are taking slightly longer to go under contract than they were a year

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

The summer season is underway, and we’ve enjoyed seeing so many homeowners and visitors return to the area over the past few weeks!

While overall sales volume is down compared to last year, the Bayside market continues to show signs of strength. Single-family home prices have increased 48% year over year, reaching a median sales price of $1.33 million, while condo and townhome prices have remained stable. Inventory remains relatively limited, with just 28 active listings currently on the market.

With the summer and golf season bringing increased traffic to the community, now is an excellent time for sellers

Get ready to look to the sky in Ocean City!  The 2026 Air Dot Show is set to soar over the beach on June 13–14, bringing two days of high-speed thrills, precision flying, and unforgettable family entertainment to Maryland’s favorite summer destination.

This year’s event is expected to feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with a lineup of military and civilian aviation performers that will transform the skies above the Atlantic Ocean into a spectacular aerial stage. Visitors can watch jaw-dropping maneuvers from the beach, boardwalk, designated ares on the water, or designated viewing areas while enjoying the excitement of one of the East Coast’s premier air shows.

Beyond the breathtaking performances, the Air Dot Show delivers a

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

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

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

*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.

*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