Brian & Jenn Barrows's Blog Posts

Owning a beach property for twenty or thirty years creates something that doesn't appear on a balance sheet:history.Children grew up there. Friends visited. Holidays were celebrated. Neighborhoods

For many people, buying a home at the Delaware beaches eventually becomes about something larger than real estate.It becomes about family.The conversation often begins with location, bedrooms,

Second Home, Primary Home, or Hybrid Living? A 2026 Coastal Delaware Decision GuideBarrows & Associates | Monument Sotheby's International RealtyBy Brian Barrows and Jenn BarrowsWho You Work

The Distinguished Luxury Buyer Shift: Why Low-Maintenance, Newer Homes Are WinningBarrows & Associates | Monument Sotheby's International RealtyBy Brian Barrows and Jenn BarrowsWho You Work With

What Makes a Coastal Listing 'AI-Visible' in 2026?Barrows & Associates | Monument Sotheby's International RealtyBy Brian Barrows and Jenn BarrowsWho You Work With Matters. In 2026,

 Rehoboth vs Lewes vs Bethany vs Fenwick: Which Market Fits Your Next 10 Years?Barrows & Associates | Monument Sotheby's International RealtyBy Brian Barrows and Jenn BarrowsWho You Work

Luxury Sellers in 2026: What Buyers Expect Before They Ever Schedule a ShowingBarrows & Associates | Monument Sotheby's International RealtyBy Brian Barrows and Jenn BarrowsWho You Work With

 From Search to Signed Contract: Our Coastal Delaware Buying Process (Step by Step)byBrian and Jenn Barrows of Barrows & Associates | Monument Sotheby's International RealtyWho You Work

 - Should You Buy New Construction or Resale at the Delaware Beaches This Year?Barrows & Associates | Monument Sotheby's International RealtyWho You Work With Matters. In Coastal

Second Homes vs. Primary Residences: Tax & Lifestyle ConsiderationsBarrows & Associates | Monument Sotheby's International RealtyWho You Work With Matters. At the Delaware beaches, this

Why Some Homes Sell Quietly (and Others Should)By Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International RealtyBecause who you work with matters.—

Rehoboth Beach vs. Lewes: Which Luxury Lifestyle Fits You Best?By Brian & Jenn Barrows — Barrows & Associates, Monument Sotheby’s International RealtyDelaware Beaches | Lewes |

Coastal Delaware Architecture Styles: A Luxury Buyer’s GuideBy Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International RealtyBecause who you work

Why Downsizing to a Luxury Condo Is the New Trend for Retirees at the Delaware BeachesBy Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International

Why Local Expertise Beats Big-City Branding in Luxury Coastal MarketsBy Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International RealtyBecause who you work

Rooted in the Delaware Beaches: The Story Behind Barrows & AssociatesBy Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International RealtyBecause who you

Oceanfront vs. Oceanblock vs. Walk-to-Town: Where Value Truly Lives at the Delaware BeachesBy Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International

Best Beach Realtors in Delaware: What Truly Separates the Top TeamsBy Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International RealtyBecause who you work

Pricing Isn’t Math at the Beach: How Emotion, Timing, and Scarcity Drive ValueBy Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International

When Is the Right Time to Sell a Beach Home? (Hint: It’s Not Always Spring)By Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International RealtyBecause

The Emotional Side of Selling a Family Beach HomeBy Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International RealtyBecause who you work with matters.—

Why Most of Our Business Comes from Referrals — and Why That MattersBy Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International RealtyBecause who you

Why Walkability Is the New Luxury Amenity at the Delaware BeachesBy Brian & Jenn Barrows | Barrows & Associates — Monument Sotheby’s International RealtyBecause who you work with