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The Sussex County Association of REALTORS® (SCAOR) released 1st quarter sales numbers last week that show a continuously strengthening real estate market in Delaware’s southernmost county. Stronger than even 2012, the data is the latest in a series of strong reports.

“For the past several quarters, we know that our local markets here in Sussex County were being driven by enticing buying opportunities, which were caused by burgeoning inventories,” says Bob McVey, 2013 president of SCAOR. “But what we’re seeing now is shrinking inventories, but strengthening home prices and home sales due to an increased optimism nationwide in regards to the American economy. The Federal Reserve keeping interest rates low is obviously helping as well, as buyers can get a

There are plenty of reasons for living in the Rehoboth Beach area, great communities, scenery and the beautiful ocean to name a few. There are also some wonderful annual events to look forward to:

February – Lewes Polar Bear Plunge

What better way to wash away those winter blues than a dunk in the frigid Atlantic Ocean with all of your friends and neighbors?  The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge is a "cool" experience raising funds for Special Olympics Delaware. Held the 1st Sunday in February, this chilling event has raised over $5.5 million in the past 20 years.

March/April – Delaware Music Festival

This music festival features bands from across Delaware, and has four stages running concurrently for two nights. Come for the music in outdoor tented

If you own a home in Rehoboth Beach, you are probably beginning to think about rental season. With it now being April, renters will start to come usually in June and rotate through for the summer. Now is the time to prepare your house so you can have happy renters all summer long. Happy renters are recurring renters, which is always a good thing. Sure, you will have to do cleanings throughout the summer, but the bigger projects should be done now while you have time. And so it won’t take away from your summer plans! Below are some ideas of what to run through, update, clean and prepare before rental season is upon us:

• Clean those areas that usually get missed during routine cleanings. These things include curtains, corners of rooms and edges of

The City of Rehoboth Beach began its history in the late 19th Century when in 1872, a religious group purchased 414 acres for the purpose of a Beach Camp meeting grounds. When the founders purchased the land, they also set up a boardwalk, hotel, tent houses and a post office. The official name became “Rehoboth Beach Association” in 1879. Soon after, the original activities of the religious group were discontinued, but the community that had formed around the camp thrived.

Throughout the early 1900’s, the community grew. In 1903, the town elected its first mayor, and amenities including fire and police protection, telephone service, water and a gas system soon followed. In 1937, the name was changed to the City of Rehoboth Beach.

Today, the City of

Planning a family reunion can be a lot of fun. However, if some family members live on the other side of the country or the globe it could get a little tricky, so pre-planning and working with a REALTOR® can make finding the perfect spot easy and your family reunion one you’ll all remember for a long time.

If you have been given the task of finding the perfect vacation rental home, the first thing you have to do is think about the time of year you will be having the reunion. If it is a wintertime reunion perhaps you want to consider heading to the mountains for some skiing, skating and other winter sports. If the reunion will take place during the warmer months, consider going to the beach.

If the decision has been made to have the reunion during

Summer vacationers should book vacation rentals in Rehoboth Beach early this year due to Superstorm Sandy’s devastation to the Jersey Shore. Carol Everhart, president and CEO of the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce reported a drastic increase in reservations for summer vacation rentals this year in an interview with WBOC TV16.

“While we don't like to capitalize on the misgivings of others, we were very fortunate to have survived Superstorm Sandy relatively undamaged at Rehoboth and Dewey Beach,” remarked our very own rental division manager, Joseph Cascio, to the Cape Gazette.

Why Vacation in Rehoboth Beach?

Our beautiful white sandy beach, mile-long boardwalk, tons of family fun adventures, activities, attractions, sports, parks,

So you've decided to visit Rehoboth Beach, but the thought of staying in an expensive or inexpensive, but inconvenient, hotel just seems impractical. If you're traveling in a group or with children, privacy and comfort is sure to be of the utmost importance to you. You want to be able to relax in a cozy environment at a convenient location.

The ideal vacation rental is your home away from home. Here are some tips for planning your coastal getaway with vacation rentals in Rehoboth Beach:

1. Search vacation rentals in the Rehoboth Beach area by visiting www.RehobothBeachVacationRentals.com
2. Review locations, photos, and check availability. Make sure to pick the vacation rental that is tailored to your family's needs. For example, whether you're best

As you near the end of a long and profitable employment, you should be looking forward to enjoying the fruits of your labor in retirement. But where you retire makes a huge difference in how much is left for you to enjoy.

That’s why you owe it to yourself to look at Coastal Delaware, which has a tax system structured with “NO,” as in:

• NO sales tax
• NO personal property tax
• NO inheritance tax, just for starters.

Tom Brokaw Reports that Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is one of the top retirement destinations in the country not only because of its retiree-friendly economics, but because of the natural beauty of the coast and abundant entertainment: “The beaches feature dolphins throughout the summer months, a mile-long boardwalk and more than

Whether you are moving to a new house with children or you are buying your first Lewes home with the intention of raising future little ones there, many factors will come into play when making your decision.

You will want to find a house with the right size and layout, that has a suitable number of bedrooms and bathrooms, is in an excellent neighborhood and has all of the local amenities your family will need.

Here are three important factors to consider during your new home search:

Location

• Is it close to a school that your kids want to attend when they are old enough? Lewes is located within the Cape Henlopen School District. Delaware's enrollment choice program makes it possible