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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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Market Activity for June:
As of the end of June, there were a total of 2,230 homes on the market, a decrease of 0% from the previous month’s end inventory of 2,227. This represents a 8-month’s supply of inventory, with a current absorption rate of 279 homes sold per month thus far in 2017.
Closed Sales
For the first 6-months of 2017, sales of single-family homes in Sussex County are up 23% over last year, with 1,673 homes sold compared to 1,363 for the first six months of 2016. The areas with the largest increase were the Milford Area, up 42% and the Angola/Long Neck Area, up 33%. The area with the largest decrease is the Milton Area, down 10% from last year to date.
Best Front Door Curb Appeal
When buyers pull up to the curb in front of your home, you want them to feel intrigued and excited to come inside. What says “Welcome!” more than a fabulous front door?
The front door should be a beacon, with a clear uncluttered pathway that leads up to the steps or the porch. Trim away overhanging bushes or creeping grass that crowds the walkway. Plant fresh flowers and shrubs in an attractive curve pointing toward the entry.
For safety reasons, the front door should be easily identifiable from the street and accessible without navigating around furniture or potted plants. Replace porch light bulbs, and clean light fixtures of dirt and bugs.
Whether you repair, replace or repaint your front door, an upgrade should be at the top of your to-do list. Choose a paint or stain color that complements the exterior of your home. Red is the color of hospitality, like “rolling out the red carpet.” Bright colors are cheerful choices while deeper colors tend to be more elegant. Greenery, Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year works well in all seasons.
Update the hardware on and around your door including a new peephole, door handle, doorbell, house numbers, and entry lights. Replace worn weather-stripping and seals on glass inserts. Fill in nail holes and scratches with wood filler before painting.
Stage the area around the front door with a new doormat and color-coordinated cushions on chairs or porch swings.
Make a great first impression (and possibly a sale!) with a clean, attractive entrance.
