The oceanfront towns in Maryland and Delaware are very attractive places to retire, but they are all very different in feel, average home price, and so much more. If you love everything about the Eastern Shore, how do you narrow down where’s best to buy? MD & DE Lifestyle Realty is here to help anyone retiring on the coast.  

Tips for Purchasing a Second Residence Near the MD or DE Beaches

Retirement Communities vs. Small Towns
While Delaware offers more retirement-specific, age-restricted communities, Maryland’s coastal towns are often smaller and more varied in age. Exploring each will help you determine what you want before you begin searching. 

Walkability vs. Car-Focused Areas
If walking or riding your bike to the beach is most important to you, choose a location like Lewes, Bethany, or Rehoboth Beach, DE, or Ocean City, MD. If you’re more comfortable driving, you can expand your search to areas like Ocean Pines, MD, Millsboro, DE, and Berlin, MD. 

Understand Seasonal Dynamics
Both coastal Maryland and Delaware draw hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, particularly in the summer. Meaning, the small beach towns can feel busy at the peak of the season, and empty in the winter. 

Smaller Businesses Thrive
At MD & DE Lifestyle Realty, we often hear the question: “Why don’t we have [INSERT BOX STORE] here?” With the fluctuating population, local shops, farmers’ markets, and entrepreneurs fulfill needs for patrons in coastal Maryland and Delaware—giving us all more to explore! 

Contact the MD & DE Lifestyle Realty team for more guidance on where to buy your coastal retirement home.