District Home Magazine July/August 2014 | Page 43

o You may be able to find a great deal on a condo or home while mortgage rates are still low. Current low interest rates can provide for a more desirable property without increasing your budgeted amount, and depending on your situation, can be advisable to paying cash. Be aware that qualifying for a second home loan can be tricky. If you intend to use the home as an investment, you will need to evaluate that the “numbers” make sense. Data from Carla Scheder via Altos Research LLC. KEy The Rehoboth Beachteam was founded over a decade ago by Pat Campbell-White. She has served the needs of Coastal Delaware buyers and sellers for 40 years making her one of the most trusted and respected Realtors in the area. Her daughter, Associate Broker Carla Scheder, has been a licensed Realtor since 1996. Their genuine care and local expertise are unparalleled.  No change  Strong upward trend  Slight upward trend  Strong downward trend  Slight downward trend BETHany BEaCH wning a second home in Delaware can offer many financial advantages. First, a second home used as a rental property can be a way to increase your income and cash flow. Also, in terms of quality vacation time with family, a second home at the Delaware shore sounds a lot more “fun” than a mutual fund. A third aspect to consider though is that homes typically are solid investments. The Rehoboth Beach real estate market regularly changes, however looking longterm, you’ll find that homes here always appreciate. LEWES Are you in a position where it would make sense to have another home in a resort town like Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach or Lewes? You’ll be interested to know that there are still tax benefits, along with lifestyle perks to owning a second home in Delaware. Delaware is one of the best places in the country due to its location to major metropolitan areas and our low tax burden. REHOBOTH BEaCH delaware Market Profile Real-Time maRkeT PRofile TRend Median List Price $649,000 Asking Price Per Square Foot $204 Average Days on Market (DOM) 135 Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 23% Percent Relisted (reset DOM) 9% Percent Flip (price increased) 5% Median House Size (sq ft) 3047 Median Lot Size 0.25 - 0.50 acre Market Action Index / Buyer’s Advantage 23.2 Real-Time maRkeT PRofile     TRend Median List Price $725,000 Asking Price Per Square Foot $231 Average Days on Market (DOM) 116 Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 29% Percent Relisted (reset DOM) 1% Percent Flip (price increased) 4% Median House Size (sq ft) 2927 Median Lot Size 6,501 - 8,000 sq ft Market Action Index / Buyer’s Advantage 23.6 Real-Time maRkeT PRofile     TRend Median List Price $389,900 Asking Price Per Square Foot $161 Average Days on Market (DOM) 132 Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 26% Percent Relisted (reset DOM) 6% Percent Flip (price increased) 9% Median House Size (sq ft) 2400 Median Lot Size 0.25 - 0.50 acre Market Action Index / Buyer’s Advantage 23.2     I SSUE N O. 7 43