A bit overcast today- and slightly cooler temperatures. Is this our first sign of fall? No rain, so still a good day for a bike ride, or reading on the porch.
The downtown shopping areas were busy (store owners LOVE a cloudy day). Guessing there were lines for the movies…and crowds out at the Cape May County Zoo.
P.S. Started this post earlier today. By mid-afternoon, the sun made an appearance, and families hurried to the beach!
Seen my morning walk: surfers in wet suits, long sleeve t-shirts, and a few long pants. After a summer of high temperatures…do we now feel chilled at 70 degrees??
And a heads up for later: today is the annual Tour de Shore Bar Crawl through Avalon and Stone Harbor. Watch out for costumed participants on bikes, and rented trolleys. Always a bit entertaining!
Just Sold!
1st floor condominium at 55 32nd Street in Avalon for $525,000.
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a tremendous location near the beach. Sold furnished and turn key, with existing summer rental income.
Do you have an interest in seashore real estate? I appreciate the opportunity to help! ann@anndelaney.com
Yes, we are already planning ahead for next summer.
As tenants check out, we ask them if they would like to reserve for 2013. Although we won’t send leases until later in the fall, the property owners are pleased to know their happy tenants plan to return.
The vacation rental business continues to evolve. This summer, there were numerous requests to allow a dog (or dogs). And more owners were willing to consider a pet if we had some past experience with the tenant. It’s a huge transition from the strict “no pets” policies of the past.
Most homes and condos are now completely non-smoking; and many no longer supply a land line phone. Yet wireless Internet is a necessity!
Our biggest issues continue to be with cleaning and trash. The homes are growing larger (with more baths) and the change over cleaners struggle to thoroughly clean in the short window of time allowed. By this point in the season, ceiling fans, return vents, outside showers, and grills need more TLC. It’s helpful for owners to make a few trips during the summer to tackle the extra tasks.
With trash- the more containers, the merrier. Recycling is only picked up once per week; and on vacation, cans and bottles accumulate fast.  The new tenant will complain if all of the receptacles are filled when they arrive- requiring the purchase of additional cans or hiring someone to haul away the trash.
If Power Play Realty can help with your 2013 summer rentals or vacation plans, please let me know. I appreciate the business! ann@anndelaney.com
Did you hear that?? It’s the sound of property owners gasping as they open last month’s electric bill.Â
Due to the excessive heat and humidity, air conditioners have been running steady for most of the summer. Even frugal owners who set the thermostat at 78/79 degrees and close their west facing blinds (like me) are shocked by the amount of the bill.
Thankful for a comfortable, dry breeze this morning. Fresh air is once again swirling around the inside of my house!
I admire an organized family 🙂
The Borough of Avalon introduced their new emergency web site recently:
Worthwhile to save this link as a resource for local updates during a storm (along with my blog of course!)
A sign of fall?Â
The birders are returning to Stone Harbor Point.
I noticed a couple sitting IN the water this morning to capture their shot. And another woman was walking toward the ocean with a large camera and tripod.
‘Tis the season!
P.S. A fun treat- this is what happens when a photographer/videographer vacations in Stone Harbor: http://vimeo.com/47427544
Was able to walk between rain showers this morning 🙂
Have a nice weekend!
“This Will Be Funny”
I was just starting out- and I know to wait between sets of waves for the lull. However, this morning, the breaking waves weren’t cooperating…and I decided to forge ahead.
As I was paddling out, a large wave broke over my head and turned the boat sideways. I wasn’t in deep water yet, so I scraped along the bottom (did you know you can get really sandy while IN the ocean??) and ended up below the boat.
I knew I twisted my back when I tried to get up. Knew the boat hit my face, but didn’t feel the “egg” right away.  Briefly thought about setting the purple kayak free in the ocean 😉
So, I went home with a bruised ego (of course people on the beach were watching), sore back, scraped shoulder…and a very attractive black eye.
P.S. It’s been a full week since my kayaking mishap. My side is still a sore, and the black eye is fading to an ugly yellow (and can be partially disguised with make-up). The former hockey players in my office have no sympathy!
Taking a break from ocean kayaking for awhile…