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October 5, 2013

October Summer, continued

By ann

Talked  with several summer neighbors yesterday. We are all grateful for this amazing stretch of weather, and “working hard” to take advantage…knowing that cold temperatures will eventually arrive.

Every time I rinse off my beach chair or kayak, I wonder if it’s the last use for 2013?  And then I hurry out again the next day (often bright and early before work) to fit in one more activity!

Yesterday’s adventures included a paddle around Stone Harbor Point (yes, that’s North Wildwood across the inlet).  The ocean was calm…and warm!

KayakingPoint

 

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October 3, 2013

October Summer

By ann

Taking advantage of this amazing weather.

On my day off yesterday, I kayaked in the bay, took a walk, and spent some quality time in my beach chair 😉   This morning, I kayaked in the ocean before work.

Oh…the burdens of living at the shore!

Octoberkayaking

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October 1, 2013

Options- 241 44th Street, Avalon

By ann

This house offers options- a terrific spot to build a new home (approximately 3500 square feet)…or use the current well maintained home.

Great location!  44th Street is a beach path street (a beautiful walk through the dune path to a wide, guarded beach).  Low key, residential neighborhood.  Yet still within walking/biking distance to recreation, restaurants, and downtown shops.  4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a huge screened in porch. Gas heat and central air.  50′ X 110′ lot.  $915,000 furnished.

For more details, click on the MLS Link

Please share with friends looking to purchase in Avalon, NJ.  I appreciate your interest and referrals!   ann@anndelaney.com

24144thStreet

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September 30, 2013

Sand Sculpture

By ann

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

sand

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September 29, 2013

Mortgage Interest Rates

By ann

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.

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September 29, 2013

Fall Sunsets

By ann

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!

SatSunset

 

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September 28, 2013

What’s Selling?

By ann

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.

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September 28, 2013

Another Beautiful Weekend

By ann

A perfect September. Expectations equally as high for October 🙂

SaturdaySunrise

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September 28, 2013

Tis the Season

By ann

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.

OceanCity

 

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September 24, 2013

Island Life

By ann

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 😉

 

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