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MESSAGE FROM LESLIE
SOME IMPROVEMENT
Year-on year sales comparisons continued to show some improvement in July and August. Twenty-two single family homes went under contract in the two months this year compared to only sixteen a year earlier, an increase of 38%. Total dollar value, however, rose only 27% which is probably reflective of the continued price weakness we have seen for some time. The average sale price dropped 7% to 1.3 million.
The improvement, however, is not likely to have any positive effect on pricing at the moment. New properties coming on the market this year were up close to 50%, more than offsetting the increase in new contracts.
Activity remains generally positive and I am still somewhat encouraged about our fall market. The good news is that potential buyers are making offers. Of some concern is that many of these offers are extremely low, on already reduced prices. While we have seen some sellers this summer that needed to sell and willing to accept low offers, they were in the minority.
Leslie
NEW LISTINGS
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29 Hall Avenue, The Chancellery
Dewey Beach
$2,270,000
Truly one of a kind location with unobstructed Ocean views to the South across State Park Lands and panoramic vistas of Rehoboth Bay. Located in one of the finest communities on the Delaware Shore, this large parcel ( 89 X 125) is a rare find.
Click to view: 29 Hall Fact Sheet
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6 Beach Quarters
Fenwick Island
$699,000
This absolutely pristine Ocean Block town home has been lovingly cared for and is being sold completely furnished with sophisticated decorator coordinated accessories and furniture. Located in the middle of the block, steps to the Ocean, this unique 4 BR, 3.5 BA home, with hardwood floors, has an additional custom bedroom on the top floor.
Click to view: Beach Quarters Fact Sheet | Beach Quarters Virtual Tour
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PRICE CHANGES
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35 Alicia Court, Breakwater Beach
North Bethany
Was $1,795.000 NOW $1,695,000
This large 6 Bedroom, 5 Bath Ocean block home, situated in a prominent gated community, offers a wonderful floor plan with plenty of indoor and outdoor living space. With wide tree laden vistas, magnificent bay views and an extra upstairs living space, this proven rental offers the epitome of beach living.
Click to view: Alicia Fact Sheet | Alicia Virtual Tour
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309 W. 1st Street
South Bethany
Was $1,350,000 NOW $1,245,000
Extraordinary water views of Jefferson Creek from this lovely upscale 4 BR plus den, 3.5 BA home with dock. Finished with stunning architectural details, this home is in a unique and irresistible location with water views from almost every window.
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408 Bayfront Drive, Quillen's Point
Ocean View, DE
Was $539,000 NOW $499,000
$100,000 under appraised value.
Located in a waterfront community with boating access, this extensively remodeled impressive 4 BR, 3BA home offers intimate spaces along with a grand great room perfect for entertaining. Comm. Tennis and room for a pool.
Click to view: 408 Bayfront Fact Sheet | Virtual Tour
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
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