I was reading an article this morning about an historic home in a nearby shore community. The owner said the house sits on “the highest part of the island”. I laughed, because I have heard this phrase from almost every home owner I have worked with through the years. Avalon and Stone Harbor should be [...]
It’s been raining since Sunday and we are more than ready for the sun to return. A week like this is when the tenants appreciate the amenities provided in a rental home. If the property is comfortable and inviting, a rainy day inside is more tolerable.
The skies are scheduled to clear today…although the view from my office window [...]
I am proud to support the Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund. This is a true local charity- helping Cape May County pediatric cancer patients and their families. The Surf Memorial (today on the 30th Street beach in Avalon) and Homecoming Party (tonight at the Windrift from 6pm to 9pm) are the big fund raising events.
For [...]
What an amazing morning for a beach walk. The sky was a brilliant blue. The sun was glistening off the ocean. Surfers were lined up to ride the swells. Monarch butterflies floating through the air. A comfortable breeze. Could life be any better?
Well yes, if you add the soulful sounds of a bagpipe! A retired Avalon [...]
We are hearing from the local mortgage reps who actively work in the vacation home market. The guidelines and programs have certainly changed since the fallout from high-risk loans. But, they are still lending money, and open for business.
Back in the “normal” days, loans were typically 80% of the purchase price, and buyers had to show proof [...]
I walk on the beach each day before work…and frequently see people with dogs. But a pig? There was a young man on the 101st Street beach this morning walking his pig! It was a large, pot bellied pig – on a leash. I asked the young man holding the leash if he lived here…and [...]
