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February 28, 2023

Important Reminder for Owners

By ann

Effective Spring 2023, both Avalon and Stone Harbor will implement new trash and recycling container requirements.

Stone Harbor:

“Standardizing trash can size to 64 gallons (31.8” long x 24.25” wide x 41.75” high), equipped with wheels and a bar that allows the can to be tipped into the truck. The Borough will provide a list of retailers where homeowners can purchase the cans. Required compliance is set for May 1, 2023”.

Avalon:

“As previously announced, the Borough intends to purchase and distribute new, uniform roll off solid waste and recycling carts for the community in 2023.  These roll off carts will improve efficiency with trash collection while restricting trash from impacting the marine environment”.

Property owners in both towns are reminded to remove non-compliant containers prior to the summer season so tenants/guests do not inadvertently use the wrong trash or recycle cans.  Bulk trash pick up in early May will be an ideal time for disposal of old cans.

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February 28, 2023

Sotheby’s International Stats

By ann

The agents and staff of Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty are proud to contribute to this success!

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February 25, 2023

Summer Rentals

By ann

We have a variety of options available for the 2023 season.

Search our website:  www.tksir.com 

And, I am here to help!  609-967-7950  or ann.delaney@tksir.com

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February 21, 2023

February Spring?

By ann

Daffodils, crocus and hyacinths starting to bloom in our yard…and new growth on the dune grass.

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February 16, 2023

Observations…

By ann

It’s odd to think about all of the changes in our lives since 2020.

The other day, I was talking to the man who regularly picks up dry cleaning on the island (he was dropping off a bed comforter to me at my office).  In the past, the local real estate offices kept him busy with dress shirts, suits, and silk blouses!  I joked that we don’t dress up anymore…and he agreed that it’s changed his business.

Another recent conversation with a friend was about shopping malls. She mentioned that the King of Prussia Mall was deserted last week, and I realized I can’t even remember the last time I was inside a mall.  The “Amazon” effect was being felt before the pandemic, but now on-line shopping is the norm for many.

We live in a contactless society.  Kiosks in Wawa, fast food restaurants and LabCorp.  Self check out options at the Acme, CVS and Home Depot.   I’m guessing the expansion of this technology was boosted by Covid protocols.

So how does this relate to real estate?  Technology allows consumers to easily search for properties, and communicate remotely via text or email for more information.  Yet Zillow does not know the fine details of a particular home and/or location.  That’s why an experienced agent is key 🙂

I have a lifetime of experience of living/working on the island…and I’m here to help!

Thank you for your business and referrals.

ann.delaney@tksir.com

 

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February 13, 2023

Monday Blues…

By ann

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February 11, 2023

Update- Villa Maria

By ann

The new Villa Maria by the Sea retreat home is finished, and almost ready for use by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

111th Street, Stone Harbor, NJ.

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February 4, 2023

Winter Beach Walks

By ann

Rewarded for bundling up for a walk before work this morning!

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January 3, 2023

Happy 2023!

By ann

Yes, 2022 was challenging.  Our real estate market was in a frenzy, and prices likely peaked in June or July.  With the stock market and interest rates traveling in opposite directions by late summer, buyers had to reevaluate their borrowing and buying options.

Thankfully, the market felt more settled by the end of the year, and we expect 2023 will continue with a more normal seashore market.

Looking forward to a productive new year!

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January 2, 2023

The REAL Seashore Santa

By ann

Originally posted Christmas 2008.  

The blog post and Santa were both updated in 2018!

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Santa– the life size plywood cut out version- has been an important part of Christmas for as long as I can remember.

Santa began his life of service in the early 1960s at my parents’ first house in Avalon.  He was surrounded by big, multi-colored bulbs on the newly planted shrubs.  Inside that modest Golden Home rancher, 4 little girls hung their stockings on a cardboard fireplace with a plug in red bulb that magically turned the metal wheel to create “fire” .

In the 1970s, Santa moved with our family 5 blocks south in Avalon to a larger, 2 story home with a real wood fireplace.  The colorful exterior lights were eventually replaced with more subtle white bulbs, but the spot light literally remained on Santa.

In the off season, Santa hung proudly on the garage wall- watching us all come and go.  Those little girls grew up and moved out, bringing back grandchildren for days on the beach.  In the 1980s, my young sons were fascinated by Santa, and maybe a bit intimidated based on our attempts to use him for improved behavior!

When my parents downsized to a townhouse in the early 1990s, my father asked if I wanted Santa for our home.  Of course, I was thrilled- and Santa didn’t complain as he was forced to leave Avalon and move “off shore”.

Santa loyally followed us on each move- knowing that he would be given a prominent position (with a flood light) at Christmas.   Years later, he gratefully moved back to the island to become a Stone Harbor resident!

Now coasting past his mid-50s, Santa was showing signs of wear (aren’t we all).

For several years, I thought about arranging a touch up, but it just didn’t feel right.   Thankfully, our niece offered her artistic talents - a perfect fit!

So the newly refreshed Santa is back in his designated spot in front of our home- ready to face another 50+ years by the beach 😎

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