The “Shore Guide” arrived in my mail just in time for Memorial Day Weekend after work beach reading. I especially loved the list of “We Can’t Wait To …” Many are laugh out loud and right on the mark funny!
Even those of us who live here year round get excited about sharing the traditions of summer with our family and guests. You can’t help getting caught up in the vacation spirit. Happy Summer!
What marks the official start of summer? Standing in line at Kohler’s for sticky buns and cream filled donuts! Judging by the crowds in front of the store this morning, I am not the only one who feels this way.
The island is busy and the weather is perfect for Memorial Day Weekend. Thanks to the hard work of our municipal workers, the beaches are groomed, the center islands are attractively landscaped, and the town sparkles for our visitors.
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I heard a great quote last week describing our current real estate market: “we are bouncing around the bottom”. I think that says it all. No one has the ability to make absolute predictions, but I sincerely believe that we will look back in a few years and there will be regrets of missed buying opportunities.Â
During my 25+ years of selling real estate on the island, I can’t tell you how many times a potential buyer has said “I remember when I could have purchased that property for $—“. We know from experience that today’s prices will eventually seem like a bargain.Â
Why? The second home market is fueled by the wealth of the baby boomers; Avalon and Stone Harbor have brand name recognition for those baby boomers; mortgage rates are favorable; the Jersey Shore is a convienent drive for short visits (a general vacation trend); and this is a beautiful area!
When you or your friends are ready to buy a beach house, I will be here to help!  Call or e-mail with any questions:Â
(800) 682-5940  or ann@anndelaney.com
I have lived here all my life…and can remember when a full size lot sold for $15,000 (“who can pay such prices?”). During the 25+ years of selling real estate on the island, I have heard numerous statements of doubt about the prices (“Are they crazy…$200,000 for that house?”).Â
But ask me the value of a home at the shore as you walk along the beach in the early morning with the sun reflecting off the calm ocean- and dolphins riding the waves! Worth every penny!
And the good news- this privilege is available to all of us. From the basic condo or cottage owner- to the owner of the spectacular new construction nestled in the dunes.
Thankfully, we have a wide variety of options- priced from $400,000 and up. Call or e-mail me if you are ready to enjoy life at the beach!
The rush begins. Homeowners are in town purchasing trash cans and deck furniture. The cleaning companies are busy with spring and window cleaning requests.  Beach chairs and beach tags are in demand.
Will this be the year for a warm, sunny Memorial Day Weekend?