The Freeman Arts Pavilion (formerly known as The Freeman Stage) has announced its' first summer concert scheduled for June 26th!  Globally recognized musician Michael Franti & Spearhead with special guests Trevor Hall & Bombargo will be the first musical performance to kick off a wonderful summer of concerts located in the community of Bayside Resort.  With their 2022 performance being such a hit amongst concert-goers, Franti & Spearhead's Togetherness Tour of 2024 will stop in West Fenwick once again to bring sunshine to the stage.

For all upcoming events and performances at The Freeman Arts Pavilion, click here!

We are just one month into the year and so far, we are experiencing some slowing of buyer activity in Bayside. In January, 4 properties went under contract in your community compared to 6 sales during the same month last year.

During this time of the year, we like to calculate absorption rates to determine whether we are trending in the direction of a buyer’s or seller’s market. We compare the pace of sales over the previous 12 months to calculate how many Months Supply of Inventory is for sale. Generally, a balanced market would have between 6 to 7 months of inventory.  

We remain in a Seller’s Market in Bayside.   If you are looking for a Bayside single family, townhome or condo to call your own intime for the upcoming season, or if you have

We are just one month into the year and so far, we are experiencing good buyer activity in Ocean View and Bear Trap Dunes! In January, 27 properties went under contract in Ocean View, up from 24 sales during the same month last year. In your community of Bear Trap, there were 4 sales, up from 3 last year.      

During this time of the year, we like to calculate absorption rates to determine whether we are trending in the direction of a buyer’s or seller’s market. We compare the pace of sales over the previous 12 months to calculate how many Months Supply of Inventory is for sale. Generally, a balanced market would have between 6 to 7 months of inventory.  

We remain in a Seller’s Market for Bear Trap Dunes and Ocean View Real Estate. If you are

We are just one month into the year and so far, we are experiencing good buyer activity in Ocean View! In January, 27 properties went under contract in Ocean View. This is up compared to 24 sales during the same month last year, even though there is 15% less inventory available.    

During this time of the year, we like to calculate absorption rates to determine whether we are trending in the direction of a buyer’s or seller’s market. We compare the pace of sales over the previous 12 months to calculate how many Months Supply of Inventory is for sale. Generally, a balanced market would have between 6 to 7 months of inventory.  

We remain in a Seller’s Market for Ocean View and Bethany Beach real estate. If you are looking for Ocean View DE homes

We are just one month into the year and so far, we are experiencing good buyer activity at the beach! In January, 6 properties went under contract in Sea Colony. This is up 100%, compared to 3 properties under contract during the same month last year, even as we continue to have very little inventory.  

During this time of the year, we like to calculate absorption rates to determine whether we are trending in the direction of a buyer’s or seller’s market. We compare the pace of sales over the previous 12 months to calculate how many Months Supply of Inventory is for sale. Generally, a balanced market would have between 6 to 7 months of inventory.  

While there has been some growth in inventory on the East, we remain in a Seller’s Market at Sea

We are just one month into the year and so far, we are experiencing good buyer activity at the beach! In January, 19 properties went under contract in the Bethany-Fenwick area. This is up nearly 30%, compared to 15 properties under contract during the same month last year, even as we continue to have deficient inventory in most areas.  

During this time of the year, we like to calculate absorption rates to determine whether we are trending in the direction of a buyer’s or seller’s market. We compare the pace of sales over the previous 12 months to calculate how many months supply of inventory is for sale. Generally, a balanced market would have between 6 to 7 months of inventory.  

As the chart illustrates, we remain in a Seller’s Market for

Stay on top of trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup schedules in and around Bethany Beach. Access the schedules for Bethany Beach (zones 1 & 2), Fenwick Island, and South Bethany by clicking on the links below:

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The Department of Natural Resources is developing counsel for local governments to aid in funding the cost for beach replenishment.   DNREC has stated that as erosion intensifies, the process of beach replenishment, which typically entails extracting sand from deeper offshore areas, may require more frequent repetition in order to restore beaches and safeguard infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings.  Currently, costs are funded by both the state and federal government.  As of now Delaware allocates 1% of the state lodging tax towards replenishment projects. DNREC anticipates a budget of $4.1 million for the 2024 fiscal year, concluding on June 30th. This year, it is anticipated

US Wind has provided the Delaware A.C.T with a package of community benefits regarding the wind turbine projects for Coastal Delaware residents of Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, and South Bethany.  Fenwick Island Mayor Natalie Magdeburger issued a statement in which the Town "declined to be involved with hiring a consultant to negotiate a community benefits package with the wind farm companies."

It is stated in the community benefits that each of the five towns would received $2 million over period of 20 years, which would be paid in $100,000 increments.  Each town would receive $100,00 on the anniversary date for a period of 18 years. In return, towns would have to agree not to take any steps to impede or delay this

Happy New Year!  We hope you and your family had a safe and healthy holiday season.  As we look back on the 2023 real estate market, you might recall that the first few months were much slower when compared to 2021 and 2022. Inventory shortages continued to play a role in the slow down and interest rates rose to their highest level in more than 20 years. There was some rise in activity later in the year and we are hopeful this positive momentum carries into 2024.  

In December, there was good news for the real estate market when the Federal Reserve held their key interest rate steady for the third time and suggested that there could be rate cuts in 2024. This news has us optimistic about the year ahead for real estate in Bear Trap Dunes.  If you