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Big Chill Beach Club helps clean up the beach

Credit to: Coastal Point

Volunteers gathered for an hour to walk the beach and parking lot at the Delaware Seashore State Park, assisting in the collection of unwanted trash left behind. In total, they had more than 150 volunteers spend a Monday morning picking up trash that had been left behind.

Since 2022, Big Chill Beach Club has organized a total of 26 beach clean-ups, bringing together community volunteers of all ages to protect and preserve the Delaware coastline. At each clean-up volunteers have collected buckets full of trash and debris, including plastic, aluminum cans, food wrappers, cigarette butts, fishing lines and more. Each of the items left behind poses a serious threat to local ecosystems, representatives said.

“As a beachfront…

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Indian River Inlet project getting $10M in federal funding

Credit to: Coastal Point

U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), chair of the Environment & Public Works Committee in the Senate, announced on Thursday, Sept 19, that he has secured $10 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the beach replenishment project north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge, which has seen two dune breaches this year that cut off access to the bridge.

“I am glad to work with our state and federal partners to help secure this funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said Carper. “Maintenance of the north and south shores of the inlet is a critical component of the storm management systems that protect State Route 1 and the bridge from extreme weather and other impacts of climate change. This…

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Chief Little Owl, Bethany Beach's Whispering Giant

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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Strawberry Season, Our Local Farmers & More

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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Spring Market Firm in Bethany-Fenwick Area, Inventory on the Rise

Hello Spring! Last month, we shared that after many years of deficient inventory, we began to see properties coming on the market more frequently. As we start the month of May, this trend continues as inventory in the Bethany-Fenwick market is up 58% when compared to the same time last year.

The beach real estate market remains firm. As the chart illustrates, sales activity is up 14% so far this year when compared to the first 4 months of 2023 and sales volume is up 19%.  Meanwhile, prices are stable.     

The busy Summer season is just around the corner, if we can offer you any real estate guidance, please don't hesitate to reach out!    

(302) 541-5207

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes properties in Bethany Beach, North…

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The Leslie Kopp Group Recognized Among Top Teams in Nation

The Leslie Kopp Group of Long & Foster Real Estate has been named as one of the top real estate teams in the nation. The Bethany Beach, Delaware-based team ranked No. 182 nationwide out of 1.3 million agents nationwide by its 2018 sales volume, according to the annual REAL Trends’ The Thousand list.

Kopp, who has specialized in the sale of coastal properties since 1989, attributes her team’s success to always putting her clients’ interests first, which results in many referrals from previous transactions. “Our group is honored to be recognized as one of the top real estate groups in the country, and we’ve worked hard to achieve this level of success,” said Kopp. “This ranking shows that our group handles every transaction with excellent customer…

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Moving to the beach - could it help improve your mental health?

Colby from The Washington Post shares why there is research backing the notion that living near the water (aka at the beach) can improve mental health.

You are not alone if your dreams of retirement include views of the water, your favorite beach chair and weekly trips to the sand and surf. That feeling of relaxation, fun and overall happiness that coastal life can bring is now backed by research as a contributing factor to improved mental health. Research from Michigan State University shows that people who lived near the water reported less psychological distress than the people that lived without water views. In this and other studies, it was found that while nature of the green variety (think forest or park) can be more desirable than urban areas,…

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Retiring in Delaware – What are the Advantages?

If you are thinking of retiring soon and are wondering if Delaware might be right for you, let us share some insight from Jane Meggitt of ZACKS, an investment research firm, the  that might be helpful in your decision.

Delaware offers multiple tax benefits for those reaching retirement age. While some of a retiree’s pension and 401K is subject to federal tax and state tax, anyone over the age of 60 is allowed a $12,500 exclusion for pensions or eligible retirement income. Property tax is considered low compared to many other states and if you are a 65 or older homeowner, you qualify for a tax credit of up to $400 on your primary Delaware residence. Also, Delaware does not have Sales Tax, a benefit that those of any age can benefit from.

With a…

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