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Upward sales trend continues in local real estate

July 19, 2017

Data released by the Sussex County Association of Realtors continues to indicate a strong local real estate market in southern Delaware for the first half of 2017. These positive sales figures compiled by the trade association show sustained growth across all segments of the market in the county. The data is the latest in a string of positive reports for SCAOR, which has now reported years of strong figures pertaining to Sussex County's real estate industry.

"This quarter was especially positive, as Sussex County is buoyed by a large number of summertime visitors and buying activity in the second homeowner market," said Brigit Taylor, 2017 SCAOR president. "But this month-over-month increase is important to note as it indicates a continuing interest in our area as a resort destination. Our proximity to the coast is definitely one of our strongest selling points, and one that has served us very well for many years."

Single-family home sales for the months of April, May and June rose in 2017, with 1,473 properties being sold during the quarter. This brings the number of property sales this calendar year to 2,510, which represents more than $841 million in year-to-date sales.

With a 42 percent increase in total units sold over last quarter, home sales continue to rise. The average home in Sussex County in 2017 is selling for more than $335,000.

Also, Sussex County's commercial real estate market continues to thrive in 2017, with a 19 percent increase in total units sold in this quarter over the first quarter of 2017, and a 40 percent increase in average price over the same quarter last year. That's over $10 million in commercial sales volume in this quarter alone.

"Our lower tax rates continue to draw people here to Sussex County, and I believe that will continue," said Taylor. "Our numbers are up, and I think a big reason for that is because residents of other states continue to see Delaware real estate as a strong investment.”

For more information, go to www.scaor.com.

 

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