About Sussex County, DE

The seventh annual Share Your Soles for Christmas shoe drive for children began on Nov. 16th and runs through the holidays. Tom and Jean Sullivan, owners of the Good Feet Store in Millsboro Delaware, says they are looking for those gently used shoes of all types for kids. Donations may be placed in boxes in front of the Good Feet Store in the Food Lion Shopping Center in Millsboro or at the Good Feet Store in Dover, 706-B N. DuPont Highway. New shoe donations should be left in their boxes, but not wrapped.

Jean said many of us take shoes for granted, but some children in our communities have no shoes, or have one pair that are worn out. The Sullivans report no donation is too small, all are welcome. If you need more information, call (302)934-7500, or (888)606-FEET. What a perfect way to give to the community!

It's that time of Year again Folks!

The holidays are fast approaching and with that said here is a schedule of upcoming events at the Beaches and Beyond.

REHOBOTH BEACH - UP COMING EVENTS.

November 27 - Tree Lighting and Christmas sign along for more information go to www.rehobothbeach.com

12/7 Rehoboth Beach Annual Christmas Parade - 6:30 pm for more information to www.downtownrehoboth.com

12/11-13 - Hospitality weekend the stores will stay open till 8 pm for more information www.downtownrehoboth.com

LEWES - UP COMING EVENTS

December 3- Holiday of Lights - Tree Lighting, includes caroling and refreshments for more information go to www.beebemedicalfoundation.com

Also on the 3^rd is the Annual Hospitality night in downtown Lewes, the Merchant stay open from 6-9pm for all your shopping needs and offer refreshments for more information about this event please visit the www.leweschamber.com

December4-6 Children's Beach House Art Benefit

http://www.leweschamber.com/calendar/event/childrens-beach-house-benefit-art-exhibit-and-sale.htm

December 5- The Lewes House Tour begins at 10 am $15 in advance $20 the day of the tour.

Also on the 5^th is the Annual Christmas parade beginning at 5pm and followed by the annual Tree lighting and caroling in Zwaanedael Park Refreshments will be served at the Fisher - Martin House. For more information go to www.leweschamber.com

Also in Lewes on the 5^th of December is the 3^rd annual Christmas Boutique 10-3 for more information go to www.friendsofcapehenelopen.org

12/10-13 "Scrooge" - Presented by Clear space Products

Milton - Holiday events

December 2 - the Annual Milton Christmas parade - sponsored by the Milton Volunteer Fire Company for more information and times go to www.historicmilton.com

Also in Milton date to be determined The Christmas movie "The Polar Express"

For more information and upcoming events at the theater go to http://www.miltontheatre.org/now_playing.asp

On November 21st, from 10 a.m. to noon, First State Community Action Agency will present a workshop for those homeowners facing possible foreclosure. The workshop will be at 308 N. Railrod Ave in Georgetown, Delaware. For more information, call Tracy Spriggs at 302-674-1355.

If you are worried about your mortgage payment, or if you may be facing a bank foreclosure action, you can call the state's attorneys general office through the hotline: 1-800-220-5424. The office serves as a clearinghouse for information for homeowners needing information about government programs, or if you need to connect with a housing counselor, or need information about other upcoming workshops. This clearinghouse can also be contacted if you believe you are caught up in a foreclosure scam.

The current market housing statistics for Sussex County Delaware is showing a clean start and an upswing in sales. October began the 4th quarter of this calendar year and the indicators appear to be putting the market in the black. The first quarter averaged 120 homes sold for an average sales price of $292,000. The second quarter saw 215 homes sold with an increase in sales price to $298,000. The third quarter saw a strong increase; 238 sales with an average sales price of $327,000.

So where did we close in October, the beginning of the historically slower holiday months? There were 220 homes sold and with an average sales price of $323,000. This represents a jump on the first two quarters and a close neck to neck race with the third quarter. The current inventory is just over 5000 which is a decrease in the number of homes available from quarter's end in March, June, and an even inventory with September. The statistical data is running fairly even keel with Kent County and is another indicator of a slightly improving housing market.