Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, real estate sales in Bayside were noticeably stronger compared to 2024. Early in the year, we experienced some buyer hesitation amid political uncertainty, but sales picked up during the 2nd quarter of the year and stayed strong through December.

Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! We are grateful for your confidence and trust, and we wish you good health and much happiness in 2026!  It is never too early to have a conversation or to begin preparing for a purchase or a sale of real estate, we are here to help! Please call our Bayside Expert:

Kiki Hargrove
(302) 569-2959

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes resale properties sold in Bayside. May

Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, real estate sales in Fenwick Island stayed firm when compared to 2024. Buyer activity was especially strong early in the year before slowing some the second half of the year, mainly due to very limited inventory of single-family homes.

In 2025, we were fortunate to participate in 38% of sales in the Bethany-Fenwick market. Properties listed with our group went under contract faster on average (30 days vs. 53) and our sellers achieved an average sale-to-list price of 98%. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! We are grateful for your continued confidence and trust, and we wish you good health and much happiness in 2026!

It is never too early to have a conversation or

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

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

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.

Last month, we reported that the beach real estate market was active in August. Unfortunately, this momentum did not continue into September. During the month, 26 properties in the Bethany-Fenwick area went under contract. This is down 19% when compared to 31 sales in September of last year.

As the chart illustrates, through the first 3 quarters of the year, the market has been strong for all property types at the beach. Prices and inventory are both relatively stable while total sales are up. If you are exploring your options as a buyer or seller, we always welcome a conversation.

Leslie Kopp                         Christi Arndt                                                                                     
(302) 541-5207               

Credit to: Delaware Public Media, Joe Irizarry

Work begins soon to replace the Fenwick Island Bridge.  The nearly 70-year-old bridge is the fifth most deficient bridge in the state according to DelDOT.  The main issue is the bridge pylons - which are in the water - eroding over time.

It’s a multi-phase project building half of the new bridge to shift traffic to that while tearing down the old half and replacing that.  The bridge will always be open with some single-lane closures possible at night or overnight.

"It's going to be a lengthy project because of the way that we're doing, it's really a try and minimize traffic impacts as much as possible. And, ultimately what we're going to end up with is just a modern and wider bridge,

September is our favorite time of the year to live at the beach. We hope you have a chance to be here to enjoy the cooler temperatures, light traffic, and warm ocean breezes! This is also a special month for me personally, as it marks 36 years since starting a career in real estate at the beach. I am extremely grateful to have earned the trust of so many of you over the years and together with Christi Arndt, Wayne Lyons, and the group, we will continue to offer the highest level of guidance and expertise in real estate well into the future!

The real estate market for Fenwick has remained strong when compared to last year. During the month of August, 3 properties went under contract in Fenwick, compared to 4 during the same month last year. As the

September is our favorite time of the year to live at the beach. We hope you have a chance to be here to enjoy the cooler temperatures, light traffic, and warm ocean breezes! This is also a special month for me personally, as it marks 36 years since starting a career in real estate at the beach. I am extremely grateful to have earned the trust of so many of you over the years and together with Christi Arndt and the group, we will continue to offer the highest level of guidance and expertise in real estate well into the future!

The real estate market for Bayside remained active in August. During the month, 9 properties went under contract in your community. This compares to 5 during the same month last year. As the chart illustrates, sales

Credit to: Coastal Point | Kerin Magill

Photo courtesy of: Lighthousefriends.com

A gathering to honor a family long associated with the Fenwick Island Lighthouse last week turned into a celebration of a major announcement: that the original keeper’s house, long privately owned, has been purchased by the state of Delaware.

The sale was announced Friday, Aug. 1, during the dedication of a plaque in the second keeper’s house associated with the historic lighthouse to its former caretakers, Oliver and Rachel Cropper.

Suzanne Savery, director of the state’s Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, said the house, built in 1868, as well as some surrounding property, was sold to the state for $3.9 million. The house has long been owned by members