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Sold Properties in March 2017
Home Sales in Southern Delaware
Land Sales in Southern Delaware
- Rehoboth / Dewey
- In-Town Rehoboth*
- Lewes
- Milton
- Millsboro
- Bethany
- West Bethany
- Southern Sussex
* Info. from the Sussex County Association of Realtors MLS
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Monthly Trivia
Market Activity for March:
As of the end of March, there were a total of 2,147 homes on the market, an increase of 2% from the previous month’s end inventory of 2,105. Â This represents a 9-month’s supply of inventory, with a current absorption rate of 232 homes sold per month thus far in 2017.
Closed Sales
For the first 3-months of 2017, sales of single-family homes in Sussex County are up 24% over last year, with 695 homes sold compared to 562 for the first three months of 2016. Â The areas with the largest increase were the Dagsboro Area, up 48% and the Bethany Area, up 42%. Â The areas with the largest decrease are the Milton Area, down 33% and the Georgetown Area, down 6% from last year to date.
Five Tips to Beautify the Bath
Updating a tired-looking bathroom is a great way to increase a home’s resale. The fixes don’t need to be costly or labor intensive:
Beautify: Add decorative glass, stone tile or accents to make a bathroom stand out. Extra-wide wall tiles are popular and wood cabinets can be embellished with carved wooden inlays.
Lighting: Add more lighting options around the room to reduce shadows and glare. Mood lighting around the tub area is also very popular.
Bath/Shower: A new tub and a spa-like atmosphere can do wonders for a bathroom. Adding a massage element to the showerhead will appeal to buyers.
Update Fixtures: Changing the fixtures in a bathroom can add a great deal. From cabinet handles to faucets, the addition of brushed nickel or other metals is always a huge hit. And if space permits, add a second sink.
Think Green: Install fixtures that save water. A low-flow showerhead, low-flow faucet aerator and a dual-flush toilet can save thousands of gallons of water. Energy-efficient windows is another easy option.
A renovated bathroom offers an intimate, contemporary feel and is one of the things people will remember about a home.