Real Estate Market RecapBERLIN — While the COVID-19 crisis appears to be impacting housing inventory on the Lower Eastern Shore, residential settlements remained steady throughout March, according to the latest numbers from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR).In all three counties throughout March, new settlements were up two percent compared to the same time last… Read more »
Cares Head NamedREHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Lauren Herlihy has been named president of SoDel Cares, the charitable arm of SoDel Concepts, a hospitality group with 12 restaurants in Sussex County, Del.Herlihy, who is a director of operations for SoDel Concepts, will serve a two-year term. For the past two years, she’s been active on the… Read more »
New Surgeon AnnouncedSALISBURY — Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates (POA) has announced the addition of Dr. Ana Mata-Fink as the first female orthopaedic surgeon to join the practice in its 68-yearhistory.Mata-Fink will work alongside Dr. Thomas Brandon to provide the most advanced and comprehensive treatment for shoulder injuries/conditions in the region. POA is excited to expand upon… Read more »
Atlantic General Earns Top 100 Rating AwardBERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital announced it has been named a 2020 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.This annual award honoring rural hospital performance is determined by the results of iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength INDEX®. Hospitals recognized as a Top 100… Read more »
Company Affiliation AnnouncedOCEAN CITY – Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC announced last month Atlantic Shores Realty is the newest member of its global network and will now operate as Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty. The addition marks the Sotheby’s International Realty ® brand’s continued growth in Maryland.Owned and operated by Ryan Haley and Kristy Haley,… Read more »
Foundation Appoints HireNEWARK — The Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF) has announced the appointment of Olivia Momme as its new manager of operations and communityrelations.The WCEF was established in 2013 to provide a perpetual funding resource to assure every student has equal access to a world-class education, enabling them to function in today’s digital environment… Read more »
Company Award WinnersOCEAN CITY — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty will recognize top sales award winners for 2019 at a company-wide sales rally at MGM National Harbor on March 25.In 2019 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHH) PenFed Realty Ocean City, Ocean City West, and Ocean Pines Offices were ranked as the top sales office for units… Read more »
Annual Chamber ExpoOCEAN CITY — The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 13th Annual Expo on Feb. 20 at The Grand Hotel & Spa. This event features over 65 vendors and is open to everyone.The chamber recognizes 2020 event title sponsors Ocean Downs Casino and venue and food sponsor The Grand… Read more »
Monthy Market RecapBERLIN — The Lower Eastern Shore saw a boost in home sales in December, according to the latest numbers from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal).In all three counties throughout December, new settlements were up 27.2 percent compared to the same time last year and Year to Date (YTD) settlements were up two… Read more »
New Coordinator NamedBERLIN — Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) has welcomed Deborah Dean-Colley as the new communications coordinator.This position encompasses social media specialist, preparing press releases, photographing events, attending marketing forums, administrative duties and an extension of outreach into the Worcester County community.An artist at heart, Dean-Colley was born in Pittsburgh and attended… Read more »