Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Month: September 2013

  • Sand Sculpture

    Without tractor grooming…or foot traffic…the wind has the freedom to make patterns in the sand.

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  • Mortgage Interest Rates

    houseMortgage loans are classified as conventional (less than $417,000) and jumbo (loans above $417,000).  In the past, interest rates for jumbo loans were higher than those for conventional mortgages.

    Now, lenders are advertising rates 1/4 to 1/2 percent lower for jumbo loans.

    Another nice boost for the shore real estate market.

    If you would like to talk to an area mortgage representative regarding a purchase or re-finance, I am happy to provide recommendations.

  • Fall Sunsets

    Darker in the morning (catching EVERY sunrise on my daily beach walk) and earlier sunsets.  Not a fan of the shorter days…but loving the views!

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  • What’s Selling?

    salesignThere are a total of 79 properties sale pending (under contract) in Avalon and  Stone Harbor, NJ, with settlements scheduled in the near future.

    The properties range in price from $168,000 (an efficiency apartment on Third Avenue in Stone Harbor), to $6,995,000 (an ocean front tear down in the south end of Avalon). The median asking price is $1,085,000.

    There are 46 properties sale pending in Avalon; 33 in Stone Harbor.  Single family homes represent 47 of the 79 total, with a median list price of $1,595,000.   There are 23 condo/townhouse units pending, with a median list price of $669,000.  The remaining 9 are a mix of multi- family and vacant lots.

    An active market!

    Please let me know if I can help with your real estate plans:  ann@anndelaney.com

    I appreciate your business and referrals.

  • Another Beautiful Weekend

    A perfect September. Expectations equally as high for October 🙂

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  • Tis the Season

    The off season is an ideal time to visit our beach neighbors.  Yesterday, a leisurely bike ride along the Ocean City boardwalk…and a stop at Manco’s Pizza.

    Interesting perspective of the ocean front homes (many new) along the way.  Like here, the tear down trend continues.

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  • Island Life

    KiawahWalkwayQuestion: “When you live at the shore…where do you go on vacation?”

    As much as we love and appreciate our surroundings, it’s still our place of work.  So after a busy summer season, it’s time to look forward to a vacation.

    Not surprising- we are drawn to other beach/island locations.  With specific conditions: not too crowded, a nice beach, not too commercial (wait- that sounds like Avalon and Stone Harbor!)

    We have traveled to many beautiful desinations over the years- with a week on a low key Caribbean island in our near future 😉

     

  • Power Play Books

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    Look for our new Sale/Rental book in the Power Play Realty distribution boxes located around the island (including one directly in front of our office).

     

     

  • Deck Furniture

    deckfurnitureGlad to see that many property owners have secured or removed deck furniture as their use declines.  An early fall storm is not uncommon. And last October, Sandy forced shore owners to rush down or hire someone to batten down the hatches.

    Reminders:

    1) Close and LOCK all windows (especially the casement style- they can vibrate open in the wind, and break)

    2) Disconnect the hose from the outside faucet (I often see faucets left on by mistake; disconnect the hose, and make sure sure nozzle is off)

    3) Secure the outside shower door and trash cans

  • On Cue

    Starting to notice the fall colors in the marsh grass, along the dunes, and in the Bird Sanctuary.

    Fallcolors