South Bethany Values Surge in 2021, Inventory Shortages

Happy New Year, we hope you and your family had a safe and healthy holiday season!

As we look back on 2021, you might recall that we predicted another strong year following a record shattering 2020. This proved to be true! The continuation of shrinking inventory and strong demand created a competitive market for buyers like we have never experienced. These conditions sent real estate values surging in 2021 and it remains an incredible time to be a seller! In fact, buyer demand continues to be high and there is only 1 property for sale in South Bethany versus 4 at this time last year and 11 at the close of 2019!

In 2021, we were fortunate to participate in 48% of sales in South Bethany, representing the buyer, seller or both parties. Properties…

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Happy Holidays from The Leslie Kopp Group!

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Beach Homes Sold Just in Time for the Holidays!

It has been a busy week!  These beautiful beach homes settled just in time for the holidays and we are grateful to have worked with these buyers and/or sellers. 

If you are considering a sale or looking to purchase, please give us a call.

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The Leslie Kopp Group hosted the Wags, Witches & Warlocks Halloween Festival

Our group hosted The Wags, Witches and Warlocks Halloween Festival in Bethany Beach on Saturday, October 30, 2021.  Families and pets participated in a day of fun which has raised more than $15,000 so far this year for the Brandywine Valley SPCA!   Funds raised will go towards a new state-of-the-art campus and ICU hospital for pets in Delaware.

Take a look at a few photos below to see highlights of this year's event. It is always a very special day and we are extremely grateful to our event sponsors and to the town businesses that support the festival.  We hope that you will join us next year! 

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Bethany-Fenwick Property Values Continue to Rise in 2021

For 18 months, we have shared with you that the real estate market has been exceptional at the beach and as the graph illustrates, both single family homes and condo/townhome properties continue to appreciate significantly in value! We expect the continuation of high buyer demand and extremely low inventory which will keep upward pressure on prices well into 2022. If you are considering a purchase or sale, please strategize with us to ensure the very best results in this market!   

During this time of Thanksgiving, we are grateful to you for your continued trust and wish you and your loved ones a safe, healthy and joyful holiday!

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Exceptional Market Continues through 3rd Quarter in Bethany-Fenwick Area

As we reflect on the first three quarters of 2021, the momentum that started in 2020 with a surge in buyer demand carried well into 2021 and the outlook continues to be very strong for property owners!

In a typical year, we would expect some slow down as we head into the “off-season”, but there is nothing typical about this market. In fact, September sales outpaced August as 39 properties went under contract in Sept. versus 34 in August. Properties continue to sell very quickly (many within just a couple of days) and multiple offers continue to be the norm.  As of October 1, there were just 38 single family and condo/townhomes for sale in the Bethany-Fenwick area versus 43 at this time last year and 218 in 2019!

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Wags, Witches & Warlocks Halloween Parade Set for Saturday, October 30th

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Prices Rise More than 30% in Bethany-Fenwick Area

Labor Day weekend has come and gone, signaling the unofficial end of another season at the beach and the Summer of 2021 is certainly one that we will not soon forget! 

Buyer demand in the Bethany-Fenwick area was as strong as we have ever experienced, multiple offers with very few (if any) contingencies were the norm, and there was the least amount of inventory ever available for sale in our multiple list service which goes back to 2005.  Year-over-year prices are up more than 30% for both single family homes and condo/townhome property types and new listings are selling in less than 1 week as the median days on market is just 6 days.

We have experienced some price resistance from buyers in recent weeks which is something we will continue to…

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Inventory Shortages Continue in the Bethany-Fenwick Area

For more than a year now, we have shared with you that the beach real estate market has been extremely strong for sellers with limited inventory leading to rising prices. This trend has continued and as of August 1, there were 35 properties for sale in the Bethany-Fenwick area versus 101 at this time last year.

In the month of July, 37 properties went under contract (versus 67 in July of 2020). During the month, 38 new properties were listed for sale (versus 59 new listings in July of 2020). There continues to be pent up buyer demand as inventory cannot keep pace and many properties are selling within just a few short days! 

As we look toward the fall and winter months, we anticipate a rise in new listings and there is no way to predict how…

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EXTREME DEMAND & SHARP RISE IN VALUES - SOUTH BETHANY REAL ESTATE

So far in 2021, the market has proven to be extremely competitive for Buyers as inventory remains deficient and demand is extremely high.  Prices are rising sharply and multiple offers are the norm. There has never been a better time to be a Seller!  

In recent months, sale prices have reached levels that match and in some cases exceed values of comparable sales during the 2005/2006 boom.  The median sale price of properties sold to-date in 2021 is up 32% over 2019 for the Bethany-Fenwick market as a whole.  Prices to-date are up 82% in South Bethany compared to 2019.  This is inflated due to a few high dollar sales early in the year, but the trend is none-the-less very impressive.  It is hard to predict how long this market will last, but we do…

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