Month: October 2011

  • Transitions

    I was sitting on the beach for a few hours Friday afternoon as if it were a summer day…and just 2 days later, I need a hat for my morning beach walk ??

    The  famous “ocean breeze” will become a “brisk wind”, and we will eventually have to wear real shoes 🙁

    Thankfully, the ocean, beach, and bay provide ever changing views… encouraging us to bundle up and go outside.

  • Market Stats

    Sale data for Avalon and Stone Harbor – past 30 days.

    There were a total of 19 properties sold on the island last month.  3 in Stone Harbor; and 16 in Avalon.  Prices ranged from $310,000 for a 2nd floor condo; to $12,417,380 for a custom ocean front home.

    There were 4 condo/townhouse sales- with a median selling price of $692,000.  One duplex (traditional up/down with 3 bedrooms on each floor) sold for $1,150,000.

    There were 14 single family homes sold:  ranging from a basic cottage over the 21st Street bridge for $550,000; to an 8,000 square foot custom home on the beach in south end Avalon for $12,417,380.  The median selling price was $1,337,500.

    If you have any questions regarding real estate in the Avalon, Stone Harbor area, please let me know.  I appreciate your interest!    ann@anndelaney.com

  • Live Like a Tourist, continued

    Another Friday morning adventure.  The sun returned (finally) and we drove up to Ocean City with our bikes.

    I was surprised by the number of people riding, walking, and jogging along the boardwalk.  The designated lanes for each activity helped!

    Interesting to see the ocean front homes from this vantage point.  Like other shore communities, Ocean City has experienced a major transformation with the size and style of the newer structures.

    After riding the length of the boardwalk (with a stop mid-way for breakfast), we loaded up the bikes and drove the scenic way home through the south end of Ocean City, Strathmere, and Sea Isle City.

  • Selling & Living the Lifestyle

    I have been a real estate agent in Avalon/Stone Harbor for MANY years.  

    As a salesperson, I have heard others in my industry refuse to tell their clients that they have a day off or take vacations.  The agents worry that they will be viewed as lazy or unprofessional.

    But don’t our clients take time off?  In fact…that’s exactly what we are selling: down time with family and friends.

    I split my 2 days off so that I am not out of the office for more than a day.  I work every weekend. And I love to travel, but limit vacations to the off season. 

    So while it may look like I’m a beach bum :) based on postings here and on Twitter…I do my best to balance my professional responsibilities with the many perks of living year round at the shore.

    See you on the beach!