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Holiday Events in Bethany Beach

If you're interested in Bethany Beach Real Estate and are curious about which Winter/Holiday Festivities are available, look no further!  Whether you're looking to settle Downtown or in surrounding areas, there are plenty of exciting Holiday traditions and festivities along the Southern Delaware Coast.

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Bethany Beach homeowners and businesses are just a few days away from discovering this year’s winner of the Bethany Beach Coastal Christmas Showdown!   The showdown is all about who has the most festive holiday decorations in Bethany Beach, and in this past month, homeowners and businesses have been working on their best display of Holiday lights and décor!  There is still time to take the trolley into

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Credit to: Chris Flood, Cape Gazette


Now a decade into the rebirth of shellfish aquaculture in Delaware’s Inland Bays, the program is still struggling to take hold. Topping the list of reasons why is that watermen do not have access to a commercial dock, said Delaware Aquaculture Association President Mark Casey.

Infrastructure is the biggest barrier, said Casey, and a good commercial dock on the west side of Rehoboth Bay is what the industry needs. A dock would save aquaculturists time and money because there would be less time motoring to leases, he said.

Casey’s comments were made to a room full of industry professionals and people interested in the industry’s success during a symposium Oct. 24. Hosted by the Delaware

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In the Town of Bethany Beach, there are occasional pipe failures due to the considerable sections of the sewer system that are several decades old.  Starting at the beginning of October, work was started to make much needed repairs for the Town's sewer system!

 

'The 18-inch sanitary trunk line running beneath Pennsylvania Avenue from Central Avenue to the southern Town limits is currently in a distressed condition. This trunk line exhibits a tension crack along the top inside surface. At multiple locations the cracks extend through the pipe and these cracks allow ground water to enter the pipe at a large flow rate, bringing with it the surrounding soil. This condition, if left unattended has the potential to cause a sinkhole in the roadway due to a

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Credit to Kirstyn Clark, WBOC

With just two weeks left for residents to make comment, officials in the Town of Fenwick Island are asking for a final wave of support to thrust the proposed dredging plans into existence.  The dredging will take place in the Northern and Southern channels of the Little Assawoman Bay. 

Fenwick Island Coastline
The Leslie Kopp Group

Through the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Fenwick Isle Town officials have filed for several permits.  After filing for said permits, each branch had requested comments and criticism from residents in the community.  The town is now currently in the third and endmost Round of Public Notifications related to DNREC.  It supports the

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Credit to: Chris Flood, Cape Gazette

A wind power station proposed just east of Ocean City, MD (that could come ashore at 3R’s Beach in Delaware Seashore State Park in South Bethany Beach, Delaware) took a step forward recently when the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a draft environmental impact statement.

BOEM announced on Sept. 29 that the environmental impact statement regarding US Wind’s construction and operations plan had been published Friday, Oct. 6. This notice has opened a 45-day public comment period that will end at 11:59 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20.

The environmental impact statement was made available online to the public prior to it being published. The nearly 600-page document states that all potential impacts that

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The Start of it all

In the year 1965 on an island close to Seattle, WA, three vacationing fathers were faced with the ultimate Holiday challenge: bored children. With not a whole lot to do, it was up to the fathers to keep the kids entertained.

So the three dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum – decided it was time to get innovative. They used the items at their disposal, including an old badminton court, some ping pong paddles, and a perforated plastic ball, and invented a new game for the kids to enjoy. What started as an elementary attempt to keep their children happy, has grown into what we all now know as Pickleball. From that modest start, the game has gradually evolved into a sport with official rules and significantly better

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Are you ready to sell your property in the beautiful coastal town of Bethany Beach?  Selling a property can be complex or even overwhelming, but with the right Realtor, knowledge and strategy you can make it a successful and rewarding experience. This read will provide top tips for selling your property in Bethany Beach.

 


 

Choose The Right Real Estate Agent

Selecting the right real estate agent to represent you will be one of your most crucial decisions.  It is imperative to work with an agent with extensive experience and comprehension of the Bethany Beach area as well as the real estate market, specifically experience in selling properties similar to yours.  They should provide an impressive listing history, positive client

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For most of the year, we have communicated that resales have slowed some in Bayside when compared to the same time period last year and this trend continued in August with 5 sales versus 7 during the same month in 2022.

Bayside Real Estate Market Update
As the chart illustrates, sales in Bayside are down 11% year-to-date while the continuation of limited inventory has kept the median sales price stable. Properties tend to sell in just under 3 weeks with 20 days being the median amount of time to go under contract. There is no question that sales would be much higher if there was more inventory and we would classify the market as firm.      

On a personal note, September is a special month for me. This month marks 34 years since starting a career in real estate at the beach. I am

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For well over a year, we have been reporting that monthly sales are down when compared to the same time period last year. This trend finally broke in August!   During the month, 28 properties went under contract vs. 24 in August of 2022. Meanwhile, inventory is still deficient with only 36 properties for sale versus 61 at this same time last year.

ethany-Fenwick Real Estate Market Update

As the chart illustrates, total sales in the Bethany-Fenwick market are down 27% year-to-date while the median sales price is up 10%. Properties tend to sell in just under 2 weeks with 12 days being the median amount of time to go under contract.

On a personal note, September is a special month for me. This month marks 34 years since starting a career in real estate at the beach. I am extremely

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Bethany Beach, Delaware, is a hidden gem nestled along the breathtaking Delaware coastline. With its pristine beaches, charming community, and an array of amenities and attractions, it's plain to see why properties in Bethany Beach are highly sought after. 

 



If you are considering investing in a Bethany Beach property, you'll be pleased to know that there are several activities in the area that can significantly boost property value. 

Recreational Activities Abound

Bethany Beach’s pristine beaches are the main attraction that draws people in. The soft sand, gentle waves, and warm sunshine create the perfect setting for relaxation and recreation. Owning a property just steps away from the beach is a dream come true for many, making it

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