Ann Delaney Beach Blog

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  • Mother’s Day Weekend

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    Bulk trash pick up

    Community yard sale

    Garden Club plant sale

    AND Kohler’s Bakery opens 🙂

     

  • To the Beach!

    Seen on my morning walk:  power washing art!

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  • Construction Nearby?

    It’s a regular dilemma for our beach towns: the potential for annoyance to residents and visitors from construction projects.

    For 2021, I don’t think there’s a street on the island that doesn’t have at least one home under construction!

    Occasionally, a tenant will ask specifically about any nearby construction sites.  Yet we know that status can change overnight with a demo and new home started months after the lease is drawn.

    There are construction and noise regulations in place to limit the inconvenience, however I understand it’s not ideal (there’s a new home under construction directly next door, and an extensive renovation to the cottage behind our house).

    With a busy summer ahead, we will all need an extra dose of patience…and more walks on the beach 🙂

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  • Summer rentals- availability

    Good news- we have added several properties to our rental inventory.

    If you or your friends are still searching for a vacation home for this summer, I am happy to help!

    Our web site is current:   Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty

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

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  • Just SOLD!

    Bayfront home at 4388 OceanDrive, Avalon 

    Sold for $3,207,500

    AND

    Renovated cottage at 4351 Ocean Drive, Avalon

    Sold for $1,710,000

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  • Spring of 2021

    I’m realizing that much of last spring and early summer is a blur.

    As local businesses start to re-open for the season, I am trying to remember how we all managed to navigate the shut down and ever changing restrictions.  It’s incredible that most businesses survived…and by mid to late summer, even thrived!

    2021 is off to a better start.

    Masks around town are the norm.  Outdoor dining will continue to be the preference of many.  My office window remains open (and thankfully, improved temperatures so I’m not freezing out my co-workers!)

    Like all of you, we have adjusted, and continue to be so grateful to maintain our shore economy!

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  • Easter Treats!

    Wow…that was a productive beach walk before work this morning!

    We walked down just in time for the sunrise- beautiful.  Saw a few dolphins actively feeding, with seagulls and osprey nearby to join them for breakfast.  A pair of oyster catchers squawked as we walked along the water’s edge.

    I found 2 nice pieces of sea glass…and then we noticed odd prints in the sand as we headed south.  Even through it seemed impossible, the “foot” prints looked like those from 2 horses.  But that couldn’t be, right?

    We followed the prints for a bit, and then glanced up toward the dune line to see a resting seal!  He (or she) was well camouflaged with the brown dune grass, and we were careful not to disturb the seal’s nap.  We zoomed in for a quick photo and continued on following the prints.

    And then the horses appeared!  2 men were riding back along the hard sand and in the gully.  They stopped to say hello- and I mentioned that this was a first!  They wished us a Happy Easter and literally, rode into the sunrise 🙂

    This sounds like an April Fool’s post, yet we have pictures to verify.  What a morning!

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  • Open House- 3955 Dune Drive, Avalon

    Open Friday 4/2 from 1- 3pm, and

    Saturday 4/3 from 9- 11am.

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  • Easter Weekend

    Easter weekend is the unofficial start of the season at the shore.  And based on rental reservations booked so far, 2021 will be busy.

    We are happy to see our summer neighbors return to open their homes; and we are excited for additional restaurant options!

    Wishing you a peaceful holiday weekend…

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  • 3955 Dune Drive, Avalon NJ- FOR SALE

    New on the sale market today!

    A “just right” custom home ideally located on the preferred beach side of Dune Drive. Wonderful living spaces inside and out.

    Beautiful pool and hot tub area complete with a gas fire pit.  The perimeter trees provide privacy in season, too.

    5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, plus an overflow family room.

    Walk through virtually:  Click Here    For additional MLS info: Click Here

    Or in person!  Contact me to schedule a showing: 609-967-7950 or ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com

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