Each year, Tim Kerr and the sales agents affiliated with Tim Kerr’s Power Play Realty contribute 1% of all sales commissions to fund our children’s charity. We have distributed over $30,000 to date.
2008 was a challenging year- we had less to divide among the wonderful local organizations, and yet we knew the need was especially great. We decided to focus our limited contribution on the basics- groups providing food, clothing, and household expense assistance.
We are proud to support Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial (Pediatric Cancer) Fund; and Cape May County Special Services- specifically their food bank.
 E A G L E S…Eagles. The typical Eagles fan expects the worst, and then feels relieved when the team somehow wins. And then immediately begins to worry about the next game. I’m more of a 4th quarter fan- took a quick walk on the beach after work (cold and windy), and returned in time to see the big win. Less frustrating way to watch the game! 
 2009…time to focus on the positives aspects of our industry. We all need a place to live (and dream of a place for vacation and down time).  For most of us, real estate is our largest assest (even if it’s worth a few dollars less than 3 years back).  Real estate offers the option to generate rental income; and provides welcome tax deductions and a sense of security.
 This weekend’s playoff game is a true test of the state border. If you are cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles, you likely vacation in one of the shore towns south of Atlantic City. The New York Giants? Long Beach Island and the northern beaches are your preferred destinations.
 It didn’t last…but we had a quick snow shower this afternoon. Now the sun is out just in time for a colorful sunset. Hopefully, winter 2009 will be mild!
 The man on the right was giving the man on the left a surfing lesson this morning! These were not kids- I’m guessing that both qualify for an AARP card. They said the water was “just right”. The wife of the man taking the lesson thought July would have been better option. 🙂
 As predicted, the winds are picking up (an understatement) and the temperatures are dropping. Owners are arriving for the long weekend- the business districts in Avalon and Stone Harbor are very active- always good to see.
 The power of the sun is amazing (I guess that’s why the snowbirds head to Florida this time of year). The temperatures are cool today, but the warm sun reflecting off of the ocean made it just right for my walk.
   I couldn’t see more than a 1/2 block ahead as I walked on the beach. I returned soaked through…glad to be be home to warm up!
Sea Isle City- news
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/185/story/370168.html
The bulkhead along the bay at 82nd Street in Sea Isle City failed- causing the ground behind it to erode. See news story in The Press of Atlantic City attached.
For concerned bay front owners- if you see even a small portion of your land caving in adjacent to the bulkhead (retaining wall), you should have the bulkhead checked.Â