Exciting progress is underway at this exceptional custom beach home in North Bethany, crafted by the renowned Marnie Custom Homes. Set to debut on the market this spring, this residence represents a rare opportunity to own new construction just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. Located in the highly so

Fifteen years ago, when my wife and I built our current home, the biggest decision we debated was whether to upgrade our granite countertops. Fast forward to today, and we’re back in the trenches of the building process, only now, the choices feel more like negotiating with NASA than picking out kit

Hiring an architect instead of working directly with a builder to design your home can offer several important benefits, especially if you want a custom or high-quality result. Here’s a breakdown of the main advantages:1.) Truly Customized Design Architect: Designs a home specifically for your lifes

Building a Beach Home in Coastal Delaware: Process, Costs, and Negotiation Strategies Building a custom beach home in coastal Delaware is an exciting opportunity to create a property perfectly tailored to your lifestyle, whether for full-time living, seasonal use, or investment purposes. The process

Eddie Van Halen’s 1982 custom guitar is headed to Sotheby’s Auction this fall with an expected sale price of $2–3 million (NME/Sotheby’s). For music fans, it is a reminder that iconic moments can resurface with new value long after the spotlight has shifted. In Bethany Beach, the same idea applies t

The most significant market data point is the increase in listing inventory. Year over year (2025 vs. 2024), inventory is up 24.8% in Sussex County and 59.9% in Bethany Beach. Additionally, the average days on market is 46 days, which has increased both month-over-month and year-over-year. Helping o

Selecting a contractor with a proven track record ensures quality expertise, transparent pricing, and a stress-free experience. The same principle applies when selecting a moving company. Lately, we have witnessed some unfortunate situations with untrustworthy movers, which prompted me to write abou

As part of a partnership that began last fall, we are proud to announce that we have taken the next step in our collaboration by unifying our identities under the Monument Sotheby's International Realty name. This change allows us to provide an elevated client experience to our buyers and sellers on

The summer season is just about in full swing but sales are still down significantly. When compared to pre-pandemic times, it was common to have about 4x the number of homes on the market this time of the year. The year-over-year median purchase prices have increased by 17% but sales would certainly

My wife and I recently took our children to the Caribbeans and our fantastic tour guide said something that I hope our kids never forget: "We have no problems, mon. Just situations, and we take care of them before they become problems." In 2002, I started my real estate career in the commercial offi

With high inflation (though it's cooled a bit) and rising interest rates, the cost to buy or build a home is an issue of concern. Let's explore the comparative cost and advantages of building a custom home vs. buying a pre-built, conventional or modular build. A study by NAHB (National Association o