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February home sales in Delaware: Sussex leads the way in sales and highest median price
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Delaware home sales fell in February on a monthly and yearly basis, while the median price declined from January but rose from a year ago.
Sales of existing homes – not new construction – in February totaled 830, down 7.88% from 901 in January and slightly lower than 838 in February 2024, a decline of 0.95%, the Delaware Association of Realtors reported.
The median sales price of $377,000 fell less than 1%, down 0.62% from $379,333 in January, but higher than a year ago by 2.70% when it was $367,083.
Prices have pulled back since October’s all-time high median price of $397,650.
The inventory of homes for sale was 3,506, up from 3,289 in January and from 2,883 one year ago.
The pace of sales slowed, with homes staying on the market an average of 50.7 days, longer than 47 days in January and 45.7 days in February 2024.
“While inventory gains are a step in the right direction, affordability remains a pressing issue,” said Scott Farnan, president of the Delaware Association of Realtors, in a press release.
The association is advocating solutions like the “One Percent for Housing” campaign, which calls for the state to dedicate 1% of its budget to affordable housing solutions, Farnan said.
Sussex County leads state in sales and prices
Sussex County topped the other counties in home sales with 354, holding steady from 353 in January and higher than 330 in February 2024.
The median sold price was the highest in the state at $434,500, down from $465,000 in January, but up from $421,250 a year ago.
Inventory of homes for sale climbed to 2,109 from 1,888 in January and from 1,692 in February 2024.
But the average time a home was on the market dragged out to 70 days compared with 62 in January and 56 days a year ago.
New Castle County sales and prices
In New Castle County, sales totaled 324 in February, down from 403 in January and from 353 a year ago.
The median sold price was $364,000, rising from $350,000 in January and from $330,000 in February 2024.
Inventory of homes for sale was 838, climbing from 831 in January and from 713 a year ago.
The average time a home was on the market was 36 days, slightly longer than 34 days in January and longer than 28 days in February 2024.
Kent County real estate figures for February
Kent County sales totaled 152, up from 145 in January, but lower than 155 a year ago.
The median sales price of $332,500 rose from $323,000 in January but fell from $350,000 in February 2024.
Active inventory was 559, falling from 570 in January but higher than 478 a year ago.
The average time a home was on the market was 46 days, up from 45 days in January, but sales were faster than a year ago, when the average was 53 days.
National sales and prices climb
In the U.S. as a whole, existing home sales were better than Delaware on a monthly basis, increasing by 4.2% in February from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million, reported by the National Association of Realtors.
However, compared with last year, national sales slipped 1.2%, while in Delaware the decline was less than 1%.
The national median sales price rose to $398,400 in February, compared with $396,900 in January and $383,800 a year ago. That’s a 3.8% year-over-year increase vs. the 2.7% rise in Delaware.
The inventory of unsold existing homes climbed 5.1% from the prior month to 1.24 million at the end of February.
Properties remained on the market for an average of 42 days in February, up from 41 days in January and 38 days in February 2024.
“Home buyers are slowly entering the market,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors. “Mortgage rates have not changed much, but more inventory and choices are releasing pent-up housing demand.”
Reporter Ben Mace covers real estate, development and business news. Reach him at rmace@gannett.com.
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For years, Delaware Online has covered prom celebrations across the First State. Now, readers can vote each week for their favorite prom from those we feature.
Voting runs from Sunday through 5 p.m. Thursday.
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Here are this week’s contenders for Prom of the Week.
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Delaware State Police Announces 2025 Trooper and Professional Staff of the Year – Delaware State Police – State of Delaware
Date Posted: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
The Delaware State Police announced the recipients of the 2025 Trooper of the Year and Professional Staff of the Year Awards during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. To highlight the importance of the event, notable attendees included Governor Matt Meyer, Chief Deputy Attorney General Dan Logan, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Secretary Joshua Bushweller, Colonel William D. Crotty, and Sergeant Shawn Doherty, President of the Delaware State Troopers Association, who all offered congratulatory remarks.
Trooper of the Year
The Delaware State Police Trooper of the Year is awarded annually to one sworn employee who is recognized by their peers as having outstanding character and integrity and whose actions or performance significantly exceeded expectations during that calendar year.
From the twelve nominees, Colonel Crotty and the Executive Staff selected Corporal Robert Prettyman as the 2025 Trooper of the Year for his exceptional efforts and contributions to the Division and the citizens of the State of Delaware.
Trooper of the Year Nominees
Trooper First Class Colin Osler – Troop 1
Detective Justin Adams – Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit
Trooper First Class Jonathan Lado – Troop 2 Patrol
Detective Brandon Yencer – Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit
Trooper First Class Jacob Pangle – Troop 3 Patrol
Detective Heidi Lingo – Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit
Trooper First Class Brian Nieto – Troop 4 Patrol
Corporal Robert Prettyman – Troop 5
Corporal/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook – Troop 6
Corporal/1 Ryan Nowakowski – Troop 7
Corporal Emanuel Velez – Troop 9
Detective Michael Macauley – Headquarters
Professional Staff of the Year
The Delaware State Police Professional Staff of the Year is awarded annually to one employee whose service with the Delaware State Police has been outstanding throughout the course of that calendar year.
From the eleven nominees, Colonel Crotty and the Executive Staff selected Revered Jeffrey A. Miller, Sr. as the 2025 Professional Staff of the Year. Reverend Miller is assigned to Troop 2 and also serves as a Chaplain for the division.
Professional Staff of the Year Nominees
Ms. Mayra Cruz-Chavez – Victim Services
Ms. Ashleigh Haines – State Bureau of Identification
Ms. Sonia Jonas – Troop 3
Mr. Barry Laise – KENTCOM
Ms. Kerry-Gene Lussier – Information Technology
Reverend Jeffrey A. Miller, Sr. – Troop 2
Ms. Heather Neeld – RECOM
Ms. Donna Newth-Showell – Troop 6
Mr. Schyler Outten – SUSCOM
Ms. Nicole Sund – Delaware Information Analysis Center
Mr. Robert Zurlo – Troop 5 Transportation
Additionally, Troopers, Professional Staff, and non-divisional members received several awards for Life Saving, Exceptional Performance, the Superintendent’s Citation, and Valor.
Congratulations to all award nominees and the recipients. Please enjoy the award ceremony highlight video below.
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Celebration Included Historic Marker Dedication and 5K Run
A historic marker was dedicated by the Delaware Public Archives at Fort Delaware for its role in protecting the coast from the Civil War to World War II. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation.
As part of the 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control launched Fort Fest at the Fort Delaware State Park on April 25-26. The weekend included the unveiling of a historic marker and an inaugural 5K run around Pea Patch Island.
A state historic marker was unveiled on April 25 at Battery Park in Delaware City. It highlighted Fort Delaware’s role in protecting the ports of Philadelphia and Wilmington since the mid-1800s. The fort also housed more than 33,000 Confederate soldiers and political prisoners during the Civil War. About 2,400 Confederate soldiers died there, with many buried at Finn’s Point National Cemetery in New Jersey.
Through advocacy efforts led by the Fort Delaware Society, the fort became the second state park in Delaware in 1951. It is located on Pea Patch Island, which can only be accessed by boat, and offers programs highlighting its rich past throughout the spring, summer and fall. It also includes the Pea Patch Island Nature Preserve, which features a heronry, an important migratory bird habitat along its marshy shore, which draws thousands of people annually to see unique species.
During this year’s opening weekend, Fort Delaware will debut Charge the Fort on April 26, a 5k run across the island managed by Race Roster. This unique event was limited to 150 participants. The race will begin and end at the fort and traverse both ends of the island. Awards will be given to top male and female finishers, masters divisions, walkers and the top three finishers in each age group. Participants had to be 13 and older and minors had to be accompanied by a participating adult to take part in the race. No spectators will be allowed on the island on race day due to capacity issues.
Reenactor groups will also be present at Battery Park in Delaware City on race day.
Fort Delaware is one of several former military installations in the Delaware State Parks system that demonstrates the importance of the First State in defending the nation. Those parks include Fort DuPont in Delaware City and Fort Miles in Lewes.
For more information about Fort Delaware, visit the destateparks.com/park/fort-delaware/ webpage. For more information on the Charge the Island 5K race, visit the Race Roster website.
About DNREC
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation oversees more than 26,000 acres in 17 state parks and the Brandywine Zoo and the Indian River Marina. For more information, visit the website and connect with @DelawareDNREC on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) or LinkedIn.
Celebrating A Milestone Year
Delaware State Parks is celebrating 75 years of outdoor adventures and lasting memories. What began in 1951 with three parks has grown into a system that now includes 17 state parks, 22 nature preserves, the Brandywine Zoo and the Indian River Marina — together protecting more than 27,000 acres. In 2026, the division will honor the people, parks and partners who built this legacy and invite visitors to join in inspiring exploration, discovery and a deeper connection to the outdoors for generations to come.
Media contact: Beth Kuhles-Heiney, elizabeth.kuhlesheiney@delaware.gov; Michael Globetti, michael.globetti@delaware.gov
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