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Irish Roots

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  

A repeat post from 2016:

On my father’s side: my grandmother was born in County Clare in the Republic of Ireland, and my grandfather grew up near Ballymena and the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland.  A real mixed marriage!

They met and married in Philadelphia, and vacationed in Stone Harbor each summer while raising 6 children (pictured in front of their compact rental cottage).

In the 1950s, my grandparents built a modest year round home in Avalon.  A family business brought the sons and daughters (including spouses and young children) from Philadelphia to Avalon shortly thereafter.

After visiting the beautiful windswept coast of Northern Ireland, I can totally understand my grandfather’s love of the shore.

Sand in our shoes… and salt air in our lungs 😉

Slainte!

P.S.  According to family legend, my grandfather arrived to the United States through Canada. And my grandmother used her older sister’s ID to travel from Ireland to the US. Her grown children didn’t know her real name/age until she applied for Social Security! It’s important and relevant to consider that our family’s immigration history may be softened by nostalgia. 

Pictures from our 2008 trip to Northern Ireland.

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Price reduced!!

Custom upside down style home located in the peaceful “lagoon” section of Avalon, NJ.

For pictures and details, view the MLS fact sheet HERE.

And the virtual tour HERE.

Thank you for sharing this with friends or family looking to live on the water!

ann.delaney@tksir.com. or 609-967-7950

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Waterfront Living!

Custom upside down style home located in the peaceful “lagoon” section of Avalon, NJ.

For pictures and details, view the MLS fact sheet HERE.

And the virtual tour HERE.

Thank you for sharing this with friends or family looking to live on the water!

ann.delaney@tksir.com. or 609-967-7950

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Halfway to Summer!

Happy Valentine’s Day

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Fly, Eagles Fly!

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Avalon NJ Bay House for Sale

New on the market today!

Custom upside down style home located in the peaceful “lagoon” section of Avalon.

For pictures and details, view the MLS fact sheet HERE.

And the virtual tour HERE.

Thank you for sharing this with friends or family looking to live on the water!

ann.delaney@tksir.com. or 609-967-7950

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In the blink of an eye…

On this day 22 years ago, I joined the Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty team.

We were Tim Kerr’s Power Play Realty at the time- a small boutique agency with an office in Avalon.

In recent years, we have expanded to 4 offices from Cape May to Sea Isle City, yet remain independently owned and operated by the Kerr family.

Our franchise affiliation with Sotheby’s allows us to compete on a higher level with professional marketing and exposure. Our staff of experienced local experts provides a superior level of service. The best of both worlds!

I am so fortunate to work in my home town, along side great co-workers and friends.

“A Lifetime of Experience”

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Winter Weather at the Shore

Excellent advice from The McMahon Agency- a local insurance company:

The weather forecast next week calls for plummeting temperatures with winds blowing 15-20 miles an hour. This is a recipe for broken pipes! It’s crucial to prepare your property—whether it’s your primary home, secondary residence, or commercial building.

If you have a secondary home, your house is probably already winterized, but if not, you need to get to your home or have a friend who can stop by, to prepare the building. Don’t forget any outdoor water lines, like outdoor showers, to make sure they are off.  

Frozen pipe claims are not fun; neither is coming to the shore in the middle of the winter to have to repair your house due to costly water damage. Here are a few simple steps can help you avoid unnecessary stress and expenses.

How to prevent frozen pipes:

  • Maintain indoor temperatures at 65°F or higher, even if the property is unoccupied.
  • Turn off water in secondary homes and don’t forget to turn off your hot water heater as well.
  • Keep garage doors closed, especially if you have water supply lines in the garage.
  • Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate around pipes.
  • Seal air leaks near pipes and insulate pipes in attics, crawl spaces and pipes close to outside walls.
  • Disconnect outdoor hoses and shut off exterior water supply lines.

What to do if a pipe bursts:

  • Turn off the main water supply immediately. It’s a good idea to locate this valve ahead of time.
  • Move valuables and electronics away from the affected area to prevent further damage.
  • Contact a plumber to assess and repair the damage.
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Live “By the Beach” in Avalon NJ!

A rare find!

80′ X 110′ lot – situated just 6 homes from the beach entrance.

Unground wiring and no poles on the block for unobstructed views!

$5,200,000.

Link for MLS details and photos: 190 76th Street MLS details

Questions? ann.delaney@tksir.com

Thank you for your interest!

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The Sun and the Moon

The sun was trying, but not warming us much.

Thankful for pretty views as we walked along the Avalon NJ beach on this chilly morning!

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