Credit to: Coastal Point

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and Discover Bank announced a significant milestone in their long-standing partnership to expand homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate-income residents across the state. Over the past decade, the collaborative lending program has provided more than $500 million in mortgage financing to 2,780 first-time homebuyers with household incomes at or below 80 percent of the area median income.

Complementing the more than $500 million in mortgages originated, the program generated more than $5 million in additional subsidies. The subsidies enabled DSHA to offer mortgages with consistently below-market interest rates, furthering affordable homeownership prospects for Delaware…

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One of the most memorable landmarks in the Town of Bethany Beach has to be the towering sculpture known as Chief Little Owl.  What is not so commonly known, is that artist Peter Wolf Toth has created over 70 statues in the US, Canada and Europe, all to honor the indigenous peoples of North America. Toth's project named "Trail of Whispering Giants" began in the 1970s, and at his studio in Edgewater, FL, he carves small wooden statues to support himself and to create more Whispering Giants that honor indigenous peoples that suffered injustice.


Whispering Giant Chief Little Owl of Bethany Beach, DE in the 70s

Each sculpture is made from a single piece of wood and is hand-chiseled, with no use of power tools.  The only exception to this rule is the first…

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The Leslie Kopp Group is once again the Presenting Sponsor of the Annual Beach & Bay Cottage Tour, and we look forward to seeing what the 32nd tour has to offer! This event is a perfect time to head to Bethany Beach and explore what sets the quiet resorts apart from other beach towns.  Participants will have the opportunity to experience the tour both in-person as well as virtually, learning about the architects, builders, designers, and more that helped make these properties so special.


Photo courtesy of Beach & Bay Cottage Tour

Virtual Only tickets will cost only $35, and purchasers will virtually view each of the 10 homes on the tour from the comfort of their own home. When you purchase a ticket at the cost of $50, the Combo Ticket, you are…

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We have enjoyed seeing so many of you enjoying your summer at Bear Trap Dunes over the last few weeks! During the month of May, just 1 property went under contract in Bear Trap. This compares to 1 at the same time last year and 2 in May of 2022. While the continuation of low inventory in Bear Trap has kept values elevate, there is vulnerability in the market.

If you have any questions about the market in general or any specific property, please call our Bear Trap Expert:

Gail Phelan (302) 233-4909

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We are happy to be seeing so many of you enjoying the first bit of summer at the beach during the last few weeks! During the month of May, 3 properties went under contract in the community of Bayside.   This compares to 4 properties at the same time last year, and 4 in May of 2022. There is some softening of values, particularly for single family homes where we have seen a notable rise in inventory (13 properties for sale vs. 6 at this time in 2023).

If you have any questions about the market or any specific property, please call our Bayside Experts:

Kiki Hargrove (302) 569-2959 
Wayne Lyons (302) 858-7347

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We are happy to be seeing so many of you enjoying the first bit of summer at the beach during the last few weeks! During the month of May, 5 units went under contract in Sea Colony. This compares to 3 units in the same month last year, and 7 units in May of 2022. There is some softening of values, particularly for condos on the East where we have seen a notable rise in inventory (16 properties for sale vs. 6 at this time in 2023).

If you have any questions about the market or a specific property, please call our Sea Colony Experts:

Gail Phelan (302) 233-4909 

Chris Housman (302) 853-0192

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We are happy to be seeing so many of you enjoying the first bit of summer at the beach during the last few weeks! During the month of May, 35 properties went under contract in the town of Ocean View.  This compares to 30 properties at the same time last year, and 17 properties in May of 2022. Overall, values are stable in Ocean View to-date when compared to last year.  Inventory is up just slightly with 87 properties currently listed for sale versus 77 at this time last year.

If you have any questions about the market in general or any specific property, please give us a call:

(302) 541-5207

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Bethany Fenwick Property Values

We are happy to be seeing so many of you enjoying the first bit of summer at the beach during the last few weeks! During the month of May, 20 properties went under contract in the Bethany-Fenwick area.  20 properties were also under contract at this time in 2023, and 21 in May of 2022. We have noticed some softening of values, particularly in the single family home market.

If you have any questions about the market in general or and specific property, please give us a call.

Leslie Kopp
(302) 541-5207        
Christi Arndt
(302) 245-5223              

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local DE produce

We are in the midst of strawberry season, and it's another reminder of why living in Coastal Delaware, specifically during the summer months, is so special! With many local and nearby farms that offer delicious local produce, family-friendly activities, and hand-made goods, there are so many ways to celebrate the season of summer and all that it brings. Whether you attend your local Farmers' Market, or head out directly to a farm for pick your own and some shopping, you're sure to enjoy yourself as well as a good-for-you & tasty treat.  The available local produce ranges from giant ears of sweet summer corn, to peaches so juicy you'll want to hop in the ocean to clean off.  Below you can find information regarding participating 'pick your own' produce…

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Bayside Market Update

Hello Spring! Last month, we shared with you that after many years of deficient inventory, we were starting to see properties coming on the market more frequently. As we start the month of May, inventory in Bayside is up 33% when compared to the same time last year and inventory in the greater Fenwick-Selbyville area is up 42%.

In your community of Bayside, the real estate market remains strong for Sellers! As the chart illustrates, sales activity through April was up 53% with 29 properties going under contract so far this year! Sales volume is up 50% and the median sale price is up 10% year-over-year. Properties are selling more slowly with 30 days as the median days-to-contract so far this year vs. 14 days last year.   

As always, if we can…

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