It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Chief Little Owl gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Bethany Beach, DE is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“I've been with Always Best Care, Vacaville, about a year and a half and I”
“Here's what I posted on Google and Facebook: Life would have been a lot harder”
“ABC is absolutely amazing! The staff is very caring and very friendly. always go above”
“I couldn’t thank this Company enough for the services my Father had, it’s difficult to”
“The highlights for me is The boss man Bryant Greene, and most of his awesome”
“Kathy McClure is a problem solver. She assisted us on Long Term Care Reimbursement and”
“Nate and Charlene are the best in their field. It has been a pleasure getting”
“Always Best Care Senior Services of Philadelphia abides by the highest standards in the provision”
“Dave and his staff go above and beyond with their care. They all take special”
“Always Best Care Senior Services are a group of compassionate care givers and professionals. Use”
“”
“”
“I appreciate ABC of Bristol. They served me and my friend, Helen, at very difficult”
“I've been with Always Best Care, Vacaville, about a year and a half and I am very pleased with the service. Their Caregivers are very kind and competent helpers. I would recommend this service to anyone and I have recommend this service to several of my friends.”
“Here's what I posted on Google and Facebook: Life would have been a lot harder without Always Best Care in my life, I have COPD and I am on oxygen full time at level 4 so doing daily chores are out question without my caregiver Ricci Anthony who has been taking tremendous care of me for 3 years this August 2022 and I thank God everyday for him. Every time he arrives he immediately says Hi checks in with me to see how I am doing. As well as, every time he departs I thank him for all that he does for me and I tell him I love him Ricci replies in same likeness. Ricci and I are incredible friends, it’s closer to a dad and son relationship. We’re both strong Christian me. As for Chelsea who does Intake and is the Schedules for Always Best Care equally an amazing individual. Don’t let her young age fool you on the contrary she is a powerhouse. She’s highly a professional, she’s industrious, highly intelligent, she’s a great friend and you can always depend on her to be in support for you. Always Best Care is always best care.”
“ABC is absolutely amazing! The staff is very caring and very friendly. always go above and beyond. They have great communication between Clients and Staff.”
“I couldn’t thank this Company enough for the services my Father had, it’s difficult to trust others yet Always Best Care of Philadelphia did it with ease. We happily recommend them to our family and friends. Bryant and Co. truly care as if it was their own family. God Bless and May all your Staff be safe, they are in my prayers.”
“The highlights for me is The boss man Bryant Greene, and most of his awesome staff. Mr. Greene, his brother Al Billz and staff always looked out for me even when I was ill. I love them and Always Best Care to the moon and back!”
“Kathy McClure is a problem solver. She assisted us on Long Term Care Reimbursement and took us thru the process smoothly.”
“Nate and Charlene are the best in their field. It has been a pleasure getting to know you and your company.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services of Philadelphia abides by the highest standards in the provision of in-home care.”
“Dave and his staff go above and beyond with their care. They all take special interest with their clients. Also a very helpful resource in future planning and current ideas. Trust your parents to these people - they will not let you down.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services are a group of compassionate care givers and professionals. Use them for all your personal needs Senior or younger. They get the job done!!!”
“”
“”
“I appreciate ABC of Bristol. They served me and my friend, Helen, at very difficult time. The office staff, social workers, and the aides were professional, caring, and reliable. Donna you are awesome....keep up the great work!!!! I would recommend this service to anyone.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Bethany Beach Central Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bluecoast Seafood Grill Raw Bar Bethany or visit Bethany Beach DinkerIrvin Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
Request More Information
While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Bethany Beach, DE, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Bethany Beach, DE understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Bethany Beach, DE 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Need a vacation? Take a virtual trip to the tropics at Delaware's top tiki bars, which deliver flavorful cocktails and tropical fare.Make the most of your trip to the Delaware beaches by basking in the tropical beachy vibes at these tiki-inspired bars along the coast.A past Best of Delaware winner, Zogg’s is steps from the beach and full of island flair, from the rum bar to the raw bar to the menu, which includes jerk tacos and teriyaki rice bowls. Kick off the season by sipping on classic rum cocktails like Mai Tais and ...
Need a vacation? Take a virtual trip to the tropics at Delaware's top tiki bars, which deliver flavorful cocktails and tropical fare.
Make the most of your trip to the Delaware beaches by basking in the tropical beachy vibes at these tiki-inspired bars along the coast.
A past Best of Delaware winner, Zogg’s is steps from the beach and full of island flair, from the rum bar to the raw bar to the menu, which includes jerk tacos and teriyaki rice bowls. Kick off the season by sipping on classic rum cocktails like Mai Tais and Blue Hawaiians.
1 Wilmington Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 227-7660
View this post on Instagram
Zogg’s sister restaurant continues the Caribbean theme on a larger scale and with a canal-front view. The Key West vibe is complemented by frozen drinks aplenty, along with mules, mojitos, and more. Spend your spring and summer dining on the deck and watching the tour and fishing boats pull up to the dock.
7 Anglers Road, Lewes | 291-2163
Tiki bars, which date back to Trader Vic’s in the 1940s, traditionally embrace South Pacific cultures. Nalu gets it right with its Hawaiian vibe. (Nalu is the Hawaiian word for “wave.”) The open-air surf bar’s island decor includes palm trees, totem poles, murals, and an 11-foot tiger shark that’s suspended from the ceiling. With locations in both Rehoboth and Dewey, this surf-centric tiki bar is a must during a visit to the Delaware beaches.
1308 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach | 227-1449 41 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 278-7960
View this post on Instagram
The fusion food menu at this Rehoboth eatery includes Asian and Latin flavors. Enjoy bites like bao sliders, Korean barbecue ribs, tacos, and burritos. The drink menu is filled with frozen cocktails and specialty sips like the Drunken Monkey, made with spiced rum, coconut rum, fresh-squeezed orange juice, pineapple juice, and bitters.
71 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 493-3387
This bayside location has it all: palm trees, water features, peaked roofs, “Pacific” salads—starring mandarin oranges—and pina coladas.
27344 Bay Road, Millsboro | 945-4500
Big Chill Beach Club opens for the season on April 18. With its sweeping view of the beach at Delaware Seashore State Park on one side and the Indian River Inlet Bridge on the other, Big Chill earns its name. You could chill here for hours sipping a Coco-Rita and noshing on a lobster roll or poke bowl.
27099 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach | 402-5300
View this post on Instagram
Obie’s opens for the season each year in May. If you’re looking for a beachy vibe, this bar right on the boardwalk serves up frozen drinks, beach bites, and late-night specials. The drink menu includes tropical classics like pina coladas, Mai Tais, and Bahama Mamas.
1 Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 227-6261
Related: Over 35 Delaware Restaurants With Great Outdoor Seating
Recent warmer temperatures may offer some hope that winter is on its way out – perhaps enough to start dreaming of summer vacation.If that dream includes getting away to the beach later this year, you may need to budget a little more. A new state tax on short-term rentals means the price for fun in the sun is a bit higher this year.Contributor Eileen Dallabrida takes a closer look at the beach rental market and the impact of this new tax.Contributor Eileen Dallabrida examines Delaware's beach rental market and the new tax on s...
Contributor Eileen Dallabrida examines Delaware's beach rental market and the new tax on short-term rentals
Mary McLaughlin was so pleased with the beach house in Lewes she rented last July that she reserved the house for this year the day she and her family checked out.
Her real estate agent sent the contract to McLaughlin’s home in Wilmington in December and McLaughlin returned the paperwork promptly with a check. Locking up the deal early paid off.
“We could get our deposit recorded before the new 4.5% tax went into effect on Jan. 1,” she says. “So, we have a one-year reprieve on the tax.”
Vacationers to Delaware beaches will pay a little more for their place in the sun this year. The state’s recently enacted tax on short-term rentals will add $45 to every $1,000 charged for a rental property. That’s in addition to local assessments and other fees, such as charges for pets or providing sheets and towels. Add it all up and the tab for a get-away increases significantly.
For example, a three-bedroom, two-bath condominium at the oceanfront Henlopen in Rehoboth Beach rents for $3,995 for the second week of July. After a $115 processing fee, another $115 for a damage waiver, a $206 charge for linens, $279.65 in local Rehoboth tax, and $174.15 in Delaware state tax, the tally comes to $4,884.80. That’s $889.80 above the list price.
There’s a two-week minimum stay at a five-bedroom, five bath house with a pool in the private Indian Beach community in Dewey. The state tax will add $1,080 to the $24,250 rental fee. There’s also a $115 processing fee, $230 damage waiver, and $660 linens fee. The total: $26,335.
Sea Colony in Bethany Beach offers a private beach, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, and tennis and pickleball courts. But those amenities aren’t included in rent. Vacationers must pay a $55-per-person recreation fee upon arrival.
Short-term rentals are defined as residential properties — such as single-family houses, townhomes, apartments, condominiums, cabins, houseboats and trailers — rented to guests for 31 consecutive nights or less. Guests are responsible for paying the tax. Landlords and third-party entities, such as Airbnb and VRBO, are responsible for collecting the money.
In some locales, rental taxes are increasingly viewed as an important source of revenue. In a unanimous vote, Selbyville Town Council last year amended the town code to impose a 2%-tax on rental income. That includes rooms, rooming houses, boarding houses, bed-and-breakfast inns, cottages, cabins, houses, duplexes and apartments. Stores, garages, warehouses and commercial enterprises that rent or lease space also will be taxed.
“In these small municipalities, there are only so many ways to make money,” says Michael Kogler, who leads the Mike Kogler Team, a boutique beach real estate firm.
Internationally, cities look at short-term rental taxes to boost their budgets. In Japan, the city of Kyoto is increasing its tax, but only on high-end accommodations. The money will support such visitor-focused initiatives as the preservation of historic buildings, public transportation improvements and tourism marketing. In St. Louis, voters overwhelming approved a 3%-rental tax on visitors to fund affordable housing for local residents.
Dewey Beach currently assesses a 3% short-term tax. In Lewes and Ocean View, the local levy is 5%. Rehoboth and Bethany Beach currently have the highest short-term tax at 7%. The rate for Rehoboth hotels is 3%, in addition to the state’s 8%-tax on hotel bills.
Hoteliers have supported a state tax on short-term landlords for years, saying it was unfair for hotels and motels to be assessed while other owners of other lodgings were not.
But pressure from real estate professionals is inspiring some governments to tap the brakes on what has become a flurry of fees. In a 3-2 vote, Sussex County Council turned down a proposed 3%-tax on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of the county, which represent about half of the county’s rental market. In a December hearing, landlords said the tax would erode the competitive advantage they have over nearby beach communities in Maryland, where lodging taxes range from 5%-8%.
Until Jan. 1, Delaware was one of only three states that did not tax short-term rentals. The other two are Alaska and California, although local municipalities in those states are permitted to enact taxes. Connecticut charges the highest lodging tax at 15% but doesn’t allow local governments to charge additional taxes.
So, what about buying a home in coastal Delaware instead of renting? That’s a pricy proposition, too. Residential real estate prices in Sussex County now far surpass New Castle County, according to the Delaware Association of Realtors. In January, the median home price in Sussex was $465,000. In New Castle, the median home price was $350,000; in Kent County, the median home price was $323,000.
"They are going to say, ‘hey, everything is going is up.’ They are paying a lot of money anyway for their vacations, and this won’t make that much difference."Real estate agent Michael Kogler says the state's new short-term rental tax hasn’t evoked a strong reaction from consumers, yet.
Kogler says some beach buyers are splitting the difference, living in a home part of the year and renting it during the vacation season. He recently sold a condo to a couple who plan to rent the property 12 weeks a year.
New construction, most in the western part of the county, has pushed up inventory, with 593 new listings in January. For folks who want to live closer to the beach, inventory is tighter. Kogler recently sold a five-bedroom, 4.5-bath home in tony Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club for $1.2 million after only four days on the market.
Some homes never make it to the multi-listings. Kogler points to Bay Crossing, a popular 55-plus development with the allure of being located east of Route 1.
“There’s a lot of word-of-mouth in the community and many of the homes are sold privately,” he says.
Kogler says the market isn’t as competitive as it was during the pandemic, when buyers flocked to Sussex County in search of a quiet place to hunker down and self-isolate. That might be due, in part, to mortgage interest rates, which are more than double the 3%-rate borrowers enjoyed at the height of the sellers’ market.
So far, the new short-term rental tax hasn’t evoked a strong reaction from consumers, who are focused on more immediate concerns like the soaring price of eggs.
“They are going to say, ‘hey, everything is going is up.’ They are paying a lot of money anyway for their vacations, and this won’t make that much difference,” he says.
302-409-3710
