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

Happy New Year!  As we reflect on 2024, you might recall that throughout most of the year, real estate sales in Bayside were comparable to 2023. Inventory shortages kept values high, even as interest rates increased heading into the Summer season, and sales remained steady from January through September. Buyer activity slowed considerably in the Fall, as anticipated, with the election and Holiday Season. 

We are optimistic and enthusiastic about the market in the year ahead!  If you are considering a purchase or sale of Bayside real estate, it is never too early to have a conversation or to begin preparations.

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

Happy New Year!  As we reflect on 2024, you might recall that throughout most of the year, real estate sales in Bear Trap and Ocean View were comparable to 2023. Limited inventory kept values high, even as interest rates increased heading into the Summer season, and sales remained steady from January through October. Buyer activity slowed considerably in November and December, as anticipated, with the election and Holiday Season. 

We are optimistic and enthusiastic about the market in the year head!  If you are considering a purchase or sale of Bear Trap real estate, it is never too early to have a conversation or to

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

Happy New Year!  As we reflect on 2024, you might recall that throughout most of the year, real estate sales in Sea Colony were much stronger when compared to 2023. Even as interest rates increased heading into the Summer season, inventory shortages kept values appreciating and sales remained high from January through October. Buyer activity slowed considerably in November and December, as anticipated, with the election and Holiday Season.

We are optimistic and enthusiastic about the Delaware beach markets in the year ahead!  If you are considering a purchase or sale of Sea Colony real estate, it is never too early to

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

Happy New Year!  As we reflect on 2024, you might recall that throughout most of the year, real estate sales in Ocean View were comparable to 2023. Limited inventory kept values high, even as interest rates increased heading into the Summer season and sales remained steady from January through September. Buyer activity slowed considerably in the Fall, as anticipated, with the election and Holiday Season. 

We are optimistic and enthusiastic about the market in the year ahead! If you are considering a purchase or sale of Ocean View real estate, it is never too early to have a conversation or to begin preparations. We

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

Happy New Year!  As we reflect on 2024, you might recall that throughout most of the year, real estate sales in Fenwick Island were much stronger when compared to 2023. Even as interest rates increased heading into the Summer season, inventory shortages kept values appreciating and sales remained high from January through October. Buyer activity slowed in November and December, as anticipated, with the election and Holiday Season.  

 We are optimistic and enthusiastic about the Delaware beach markets in the year ahead!  If you are considering a purchase or sale of Fenwick Island real estate, it is never too early

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

Happy New Year!  As we reflect on 2024, you might recall that throughout most of the year, the real estate market was robust in South Bethany. Inventory shortages kept total sales down, but values appreciated considerably, even as interest rates increased heading into the Summer season. Buyer activity slowed considerably in the fall, which was anticipated given the election and the fact that there was essentially no inventory available for buyers. 

We are optimistic and enthusiastic about the Delaware beach market in the year ahead!  If you are considering a purchase or sale of South Bethany real estate, it is

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

Happy New Year!  As we reflect on 2024, you might recall that throughout most of the year, real estate sales in North Bethany were much stronger when compared to 2023. Even as interest rates increased heading into the Summer season, inventory shortages kept values appreciating and sales remained high from January through October. Buyer activity slowed considerably in November and December, as anticipated, with the election and Holiday Season. 

We are optimistic and enthusiastic about the Delaware beach markets in the year ahead!  If you are considering a purchase or sale of North Bethany real estate,

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

Happy New Year!  As we reflect on 2024, you might recall that throughout most of the year, real estate sales in Bethany Beach were much stronger when compared to 2023. Even as interest rates increased heading into the Summer season, inventory shortages kept values appreciating and sales remained high from January through October. Buyer activity slowed considerably in November and December, as anticipated, with the election and Holiday Season. 

We are optimistic and enthusiastic about the Delaware beach markets in the year ahead!  If you are considering a purchase or

Credit to: Construction Dive, Emma Penrod

• The Department of the Interior on Tuesday approved the construction and operations plan, or COP, for the 2-GW Maryland Offshore Wind Project, clinching the final federal permit developer US Wind needs from the department to begin construction.

• The permit clears the way for the construction of more than a hundred wind turbines off the shore of Maryland and Delaware, and will help build the U.S. offshore wind supply chain, according to the Oceantic Network, a trade association that represents the offshore wind industry.

• The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management this week also issued a Record of Decision finalizing a list of environmental measures expected to

Most Recent Update:

The proposed 3% tax on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of Sussex County was defeated during the County Council public hearing and meeting on Tuesday, December 10th 2024.  This win reflects the collective effort of the Sussex County Association of Realtors and its members, who worked diligently to highlight the potential negative impacts of the ordinance on homeowners, renters, and the local economy.

A short-term rental tax has been proposed in Sussex County, Delaware. Please take a look at the information below if this might affect your beach property or to learn more.  

Sussex County has entered an ordinance that will add a 3% rental tax to any short-term rental that is in an unincorporated area.