Author: ann
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Saying hello!
Yes, that was me carrying a bottle of wine (unopened) on my morning beach walk.
One of my faithful blog readers is here on vacation. Â In previous years, she dropped off thoughtful gifts from her home state.
This year, she suggested saying hello at the beach. Â Her rental street is convenient to my walking turn around point, so it worked well for a brief hello (and she gave me a bottle from one of their local wineries).
Such a nice start to the day 🙂
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Mid-day Storm
A wild storm rolled through Avalon and Stone Harbor this afternoon. Â High winds toppled deck furniture and trash cans, and heavy rain caused street flooding.
There were reports of a few lightning strikes – including an Avalon Beach Patrol boat!
Temperatures dropped (thankfully!), the rain water drained quickly, and the sun has returned.  Should be a nice evening…
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Surfers
After an unsettled weather day Wednesday, the sky cleared just in time for an evening walk. Â Fun to watch the surfers off the 25th Street beach in Avalon.
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Avalon, Stone Harbor Market Update
A bit late with the July 4th holiday!
Summary of settlements during the past 30 days: Â a total of 32 properties SOLD, for an overall median selling price of $1,332,000.As typical, the majority of sales were in the residential (single family) category. Â 21 total, ranging in price from $699,500 for a basic cottage at 87th and Third Avenue; to $3,300,000 for a 73rd Street beach block home on an 80′ wide lot. Â The median selling price -Â $1,492,500.
There were 9 condominium/townhouse style units sold, ranging from $288,000 for a 1 bedroom condo/hotel on 79th Street; to $1,685,000 for a new bay front side by side with a private pool. Â The median selling price-Â $635,000.
Plus 1 commercial unit (a yoga studio on Third Avenue in Stone Harbor) sold for $162,500; and a bay front vacant lot on Fifth Avenue sold for $2,550,000.
There are an additional 67 properties sale pending, with a median list price of $1,495,000 (final selling price reported after settlement).
If you have any questions regarding the sale market in Avalon or Stone Harbor, I am happy to help!  ann@anndelaney.com  or 609-967-7950
Thank you for your continued interest.
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Quiet Visitors
We are accustomed to summer visitors driving flashy cars and wearing designer clothes.
The nuns on retreat at Villa Maria by the Sea provide a welcome contrast…as do the many Amish families who return year after year.
I took this picture Tuesday evening. Â I didn’t want to be disrespectful, but it was such a beautiful image.
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Like Magic
I walked over the beach path early this morning to an embarrassing view of trash and recycling (much of it outside the cans), along with broken beach chairs and umbrellas. Â Evidence of a busy holiday weekend!
By the time I finished my walk and returned back to the path, the trash was gone, and the sand groomed.
One of the reasons we purchase beach tags!
