If you or a family member live in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, DC, or any other state near the MD & DE beaches and are looking for a great place to retire, we’re going to make a strong case for our hometown(s) of Ocean City MD & Fenwick Island DE! After all, who doesn’t dream of retiring at the beach! Our small-town feel with a laid-back atmosphere, wide range of activities, restaurants, and of course… our pristine white-sandy beaches, all combine to make this a great place to spend your golden years.
If you’re considering making a move to the beach or are daydreaming about retiring in the next few years and are simply exploring your options… give this blog a read! We’ll tell you why we think you’ll be happy living & retiring in the Maryland & Delaware beaches. Let’s dive right in!
1. The Allure of Beach Lifestyle
While living in a beach town can seem a bit intimidating or rushed because of the influx of tourists we get every year (over 8 MILLION visitors in OCMD annually), as locals, we promise it’s not as crazy as it seems. Yes, if you’re living on the boardwalk in an oceanfront condo… it’s going to get a little noisy. With that being said, there are plenty of communities to live in so that you can avoid the hustle and bustle of living in a tourist-filled beach town while still being a short drive from local attractions and the beach. Imagine waking up every morning and smelling the salty air, being able to do a morning walk on the beach, having beautiful sunsets & sunrises, and having a close proximity to a wide array of delicious restaurants. Now that sounds like a great place to retire… and the MD & DE beaches have all of these things! Relax, slow down, enjoy a laid-back lifestyle and live your golden years at the beach!
2. Tightly Knit Community & Activities
Living in the MD & Delaware beach area isn’t just about being at the beach. While our area is filled with visitors that keep the town running, there aren’t an awful lot of people who live here year-round. While there are pros and cons to everything, we think our tightly knit community is something that gives our area some charm! Believe us when we say that at the beach, your neighbor and fellow locals are ALWAYS there to help you in a time of need. Having a small community brings everyone closer together, which is one of our favorite parts of living at the beach. As we mentioned before, there are PLENTY of things to do in our area. From some truly delicious restaurants and happening bars to music festivals, golf courses, and city hosted events/activities, there’s always something to do when you live at the beach!
3. Excellent Neighborhoods for Retirees
Finding the right area or neighborhood to live in when you retire is a decision that you want to make sure you get right. Here in the MD & DE beach areas, there is plenty of that to choose from so you know you’ll have a wide variety of options and can choose which area or neighborhood is perfect for you! Side note- make sure you’re working with a LOCAL, top realtor in OCMD to learn about all of the popular neighborhoods for retirees. Most people who choose to retire at the MD or DE beaches choose to purchase a home that is about 15-20 minutes away from the beach so they can enjoy some peace and quiet. A few neighborhoods we think are perfect for retirees include Ocean Pines in Berlin, Bayside in Sussex County DE, Glen Riddle in Berlin, or Bear Trap near Bethany Beach. We could go on and on about each and every one of these communities, but we think this is a great time to tell you that if you have a great LOCAL realtor working to find your perfect home in Fenwick, Bethany or Ocean City, they should be able to tell you all about these communities. If you’re interested in learning more about these neighborhoods, give us a call! Our contact information is at the bottom of this blog.
4. Wide Range of Property Types to Choose From
If you’re about to retire or are one of the lucky ones that already has… chances are you’ve thought about what type of home you’d like to live in for the next phase of your life. Whether you’re looking to downsize to a stunning oceanfront condo, purchase the single-family home of your dreams in a golf course community, or anywhere in between, we’re sure you can find something that’s perfect for you in the MD & DE beach areas. Working with a great Agent, such as one from the Fritschle Barker Group, is an imperative part of the process when identifying your needs and your wants for your retirement home. When you’re exploring your options for your retirement home at the MD or DE beaches, we always recommend that are clients dedicate a night or two to making a list of some of their needs and wants for their next phase of life. This doesn’t have to be related to the property itself… this list can include anything you want! Do you want to play a ton of golf? Put it on the list. Do you want to be close to a few great restaurants? Put it on the list. Do you need the washer & dryer on the same floor as your bedroom? Put it on the list. Once again, we could go on and on with questions you should be asking yourself. However, chances are that you’ve been thinking about this for a while now. Your goals, wants, and needs are completely different from anyone else’s. Write them down and give a great local realtor a call!
5. Close Proximity to Restaurants & Activities
One of the things that our team loves most about living at the beach is our access to an abundance of nearby restaurants and activities. We love the fact that you can literally drive from the inlet of Ocean City, all the way through Rehoboth beach and see things to do or places to eat on almost every street (and we’re not kidding). Our town has a restaurant to fulfill almost any craving you could possibly have. We have restaurants with fresh seafood and crabs, dive bars with finger food, fine dining with a view, bars with huge dance floors & live music, family restaurants, and everything in between. It’s a common misconception that the only thing you can do in the MD & DE beach areas is go to the beach, go out to eat, or go out to drink. This couldn’t be further from the truth! There’s plenty of other things to do in town as well. Feel like a day out on the water? We have boat rental companies. Want to play minigolf with your family? Believe us, there’s plenty of options on that front. Arcades with the grandkids? Got that too. Ropes courses? Yep! Are you a golfer? There’s plenty of that around! Living at the beach means there’s always something to do and always somewhere good to eat.
6. Success Stories from Our Clients
With decades of local real estate experience at the beach, we’ve helped thousands of clients, friends and families buy and sell their dream homes. While it’s always great to talk about using cutting-edge technology, and the best new trending tools, the foundation of who we are lies in loving what we do, taking exceptional care of our clients, and treating everyone like they’re one of our own. That’s what drives our team’s success, fueling the stories of countless clients who keep returning to work with us time and time again. If you’re ready to jump-start your own success story at the beach, give us a call. Working with the best is always the best place to start.
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7. Taking the First Steps Towards Moving to the Beach
Once you’ve made the decision to start looking for your beach home, the next step is easy. Contact us, tell us about your dreams, and put us to work as your new agent-partners at the beach. Our agents at The Fritschle Barker Group at Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva have the experience, knowledge, tools, skills and local resources to help make your move to the beach as smooth as possible. We’ll help guide you throughout the whole process to ensure you get into a retirement home that is perfect for you!
Conclusion
Our wonderful beaches, tight knit local community, excellent neighborhoods, and loads of restaurants and activities make the Maryland and Delaware beaches the perfect place to retire. No matter the reason you are drawn to the MD & DE beaches to retire, there truly is something for everyone here. If you’re ready to make the move, give us a call or send us an email! We’d love to help you transition into the next phase of your life in the smoothest, and most importantly, the most stress-free way possible. Thanks so much for reading our block on retiring at the beach! We look forward to welcoming you into your new beach home soon!
See you at the beach soon!
Grant Fritschle
Email: grant@grantf.com
Phone: (410) 430-5880
Jon Barker
Email: jon@markf.com
Phone: (410) 935-3810