Delaware Beach Real Estate Blog - Leslie Kopp

Spring Market Softer for Sea Colony

Happy Spring! As we look back on the first 4 months of the year, there was some slowing of activity in Sea Colony (especially on the West) when compared to 2024. As the chart illustrates, the number of properties sold was down 23% on the East and 63% on the West when compared to 2024. Sales volume was down 36%. Properties took about 4 weeks longer to sell as the median days to contract was 23 through April, compared to 8 days last year.

The median sale price increased on the East and stayed relatively flat on the West when compared to the same time period last year. While inventory has risen some with 22 properties currently for sale, it is still far below pre-pandemic levels when it was common to have 60 to 70 properties available for sale in Sea…

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Inventory on the Rise, Spring Market Firm in South Bethany

Happy Spring! As we look back on the first 4 months of the year, the real estate market in South Bethany was slower when compared to 2024. As the chart illustrates, sales activity was down 30% when compared to the first 4 months of 2024 and sales volume was down 29%. Properties continued to sell very quickly with 8 days as the median days-to-contract, and inventory remains extremely low in South Bethany with just 4 properties for sale.

Meanwhile, inventory has grown by nearly 50% in the greater Bethany-Fenwick market when compared to last year (84 listings vs.57). It is important to note that we are still far below pre-pandemic levels when it was common to have more than 200 properties available for sale in the Bethany-Fenwick area, and about 20 in…

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Inventory on the Rise, Spring Market Firm in North Bethany

Happy Spring! As we look back on the first 4 months of the year, sales in North Bethany were firm when compared to 2024. However, with 14 properties currently for sale, inventory has nearly tripled in the last year. It is important to note that we are still far below pre-pandemic levels when it was common to have between 30 and 40 properties available for sale in North Bethany.     

As the chart illustrates, sales activity is up 11% so far this year when compared to the first 4 months of 2024 and sales volume down is 4%. Properties are taking longer to sell with 38 days as the median days-to-contract vs. 16 days last year. The median sale price is up 30%. This is reflective of the location and types of properties sold, not necessarily appreciation…

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Inventory on the Rise, Spring Market Strong in Fenwick Island

Happy Spring! As we look back on the first 4 months of the year, sales in Fenwick Island were up significantly when compared to the same time last year. With 17 properties currently for sale, inventory has grown by 31% in the last year. It is important to note that we are still far below pre-pandemic levels when it was common to have more than 40 properties available for sale in Fenwick Island.      

As the chart illustrates, sales activity is up 70% when compared to the first 4 months of 2024, and sales volume is up 24%. Properties are taking twice as long to sell with 38 days as the
median days-to-contract vs. 19 days last year.

If we can offer you any real estate guidance as a buyer or seller in Fenwick Island, please give us a call: (302)…

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Inventory on the Rise, Spring Market Firm in Bethany Beach

Happy Spring! As we look back on the first 4 months of the year, sales remained firm in Bethany Beach when compared to 2024. However, with 49 properties currently for sale, inventory has grown by 36% in the last year. It is important to note that we are still far below pre-pandemic levels when it was common to have more than 150 properties available for sale in the Bethany Beach market.     

As the chart illustrates, sales activity is down 5% so far this year when compared to the first 4 months of 2024, and sales volume is up 4%. Properties are taking a little longer to sell with 12 days as the median days-to-contract vs. 8 days last year.

If we can offer you any real estate guidance as a buyer or seller in Bethany Beach, please give us a call:…

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Freeman Arts Pavilion 2025 Event Schedule

The Freeman Arts Pavilion Event schedule is now available and they are kicking off the first evening of fun with one of their most popular performers: Almost Queen, a Queen tribute band, scheduled for Friday May 30th.  The Freeman Arts Pavilion will hold more than 70 events from May all the way through September, so be sure to check out the variety of performers, comedians, family-friendly acts, cultural celebrations, and more!  See the full schedule of varying performers at the link below:

Freeman Arts Pavilion Event Schedule

Check out some of our favorite performers from past years and their scheduled performance dates for this season!

Michael Franti & The Spearheads: July 16th

311 with Badflower and Sitting on Saturn: June 21st

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Bethany Beach Events 2025

It's that time of year when the Town of Bethany Beach ramps up the fun with endless activities for all ages. Whether you're looking for group exercise, a family-friendly evening, or a fun cultural experience, the Town of Bethany has coordinated many affairs that are sure to pique your interests! Browse events and offerings happening in Downtown Bethany up to the shore, starting in May all the way through December:

10th Anniversary of The Poseidon Festival

The 10th Anniversary of the Bethany Beach Poseidon Festival will be here this Memorial Day Weekend! Check out our Poseidon Festival blog post for more!

Bandstand Performances / Seaside Concert Series

The Seaside Concert Series at the Bandstand will be here before you…

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10th Anniversary of the Bethany Beach Poseidon Festival

Credit to: Town of Bethany Beach

Mark you calendars for the 10th Anniversary of the Bethany Beach Poseidon Festival!

The Poseidon Festival is back in Bethany Beach to celebrate it's 10th Anniversary. The weekend will be a celebration of all things aquatic, live music, pirates, mermaids and so much more! Additionally, event-goers will receive information on preparing for coastal emergencies, all at the gorgeous beach-front location of Bethany.

Caiso Steel Band
Friday, May 23 5:00 – 9:00 pm

The CAISO Steeldrum Band (pronounced ki-e-so) has been playing and entertaining together since 1979. Its seven members, all formerly with the Trinidad & Tobago Steel Band of Washington, DC, have performed previously with well-known groups in Trinidad and…

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19th Annual Seaside Craft Show 2025

Bethany Beach will host its 19th Annual Seaside Craft Show this year! Explore the creations of many ranging from beautiful hand-made jewelry to colorful garden decor! Spend your entire day in Bethany browsing handcrafted merchandise and be delighted by the music of the Joe Baione Trio. Scan the QR code for more on the event, and check out the wide range of art vendors below as well as photos from previous years.

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DE Department of Agriculture reviewing regulations

Credit to: Coastal Point

Coastal Point

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is conducting a review of its regulations and seeking input from the public. DDA is accepting comments and will hold a series of public hearings to meet the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (29 Del C. §10401 et seq.).

Comments on the regulations under review are being accepted through May 30, and they are available at https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title3/index.shtml. Regulations for programs overseen by a commission or board are exempt from the required review. Still, DDA will forward any comments received to the relevant program for consideration, officials said.

The public may provide written or verbal comments at one of three…

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