Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • Philadelphia Inquirer article

    Good article today about shore real estate in the Business section of the Philadelphia Inquirer (I would link the article, but the pop up ads drive me crazy).

    An interesting quote: “In Avalon and Stone Harbor, home to some of the Shore’s most expensive dwellings, prices rose 59.3% between 2000 and 2010.  They have fallen 18.8% since 2006’s second quarter…”

    The bottom line is that residential real estate (including seashore real estate) is a solid long term investment.   

    For a vacation home purchase- pick a great location, and spend only what you can afford to carry.  Rental income will help with the expenses, but will not pay the mortgage.  It’s a lifestyle decision.  Will your family enjoy time at property?  Will the home be a gathering spot for your grown children?  Will this provide the needed escape from the real world?

    I feel so fortunate to be part of the dream – helping hundreds of buyers/sellers/tenants on our seven mile island over the years.  This is my home as well as my business, and  I appreciate the real “value” of our real estate!

  • Shore Pictures

    My work computer is once again “talking” with my cell phone for e-mail and pictures.

     

    For those of you missing my exciting beach walk photos…    😉

    By the way, the Ocean Drive toll bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will be closed for approximately 3 weeks starting next Wednesday (10/6).  After looking at the corroded metal while waiting for a boat to pass under, I can confirm that this bridge is in SERIOUS need of repair!

  • Island Gardens

    The salt air can be a challenge for home owners who want a colorful seaside garden.  Yet there are numerous blocks in town with beautiful lawns, colorful trees, and flowers. 

    Green thumb owners create peer pressure within a neighborhood.  The plain stone yard with minimal landscaping previously represented the typical shore house.  On some blocks, that property now looks out of place.

    Related observation:  Have you noticed how many landscape vehicles are on the island each week?  Obviously, most owners do NOT have a green thumb 😉

  • September Sky

     

    There is something unique about the sky in September- more contrast with the clouds and sun, especially near the ocean.  The view during my morning beach walk changes with the seasons-  so fortunate to be a year round observer!

    Weekend events:  Nun’s Beach Surf contest Saturday on 111th Street, Stone Harbor; and the Avalon Street Fair- Sunday on 30th Street, Avalon.

  • Empty Beach

    Labor Day at sunset…very quiet on the beach!

    Other than random storms, September is known as the best month at the shore.  Make sure you schedule a beach day soon.

    P.S.  It’s bulk trash week in Avalon– last day to put unwanted items on the curb is Monday morning, September 13th.  Bulk trash in Stone Harbor is September 20th.

  • Race Day Results

    Did you or someone you know participate in the race this morning? 

    There were 1,020 registered runners and walkers.

    The results for the Tim Kerr 7 Mile and 5K race will be posted on:  http://compuscore.com/cs2010/sept/index.htm

    Event pictures posted on http://www.uscandids.com/

    Proceeds from this event are distributed locally by TK Charities : http://www.timkerrcharities.org/

  • Tim Kerr 7 Mile Run

       Join us tomorrow morning as a participant or in the cheering section along the roadways of Avalon. Ideal weather conditions will draw hundreds of racers for this annual fundraising event.

    The start/finish is next to the Avalon Community Hall (30th and the beach).  Registration opens at 7am.  For more information: http://www.timkerrcharities.org/

  • High Tide

    The main event with Earl was the wild Atlantic Ocean.  This picture was taken at high tide in Stone Harbor.

    I posted another video showing the ocean/beach at high tide: http://www.youtube.com/user/AnnDelaneyBeach

    The life guards reported for duty today- to keep swimmers OUT of the ocean.  Because of the tide, most were forced to move their stands to the beach paths… or, in this case, to the private sitting area for Villa Maria by the Sea retreat house- while guarding “Nun’s Beach”.

    It’s now almost 5pm, and the sun is out.  Ready for a great Labor Day weekend  🙂

  • Video of Ocean/Beach

    Mainly overcast and some light rain so far this morning.  The ocean is very rough, and the local police have closed the beaches for swimming (common sense).  Posted a video from my morning beach walk to You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/AnnDelaneyBeach

    Will post weather updates here and on Twitter.

    Friday 2:30pm   Off and on rain showers and gusts of wind.  High tide  at 3:30pm- no flooding expected, but with the rough ocean, there may be some beach erosion.  Traffic coming on to the island for the Labor Day Weekend.

  • Tim Kerr 7 Mile Run

    Avalon, NJ-  Join the race or cheer for the participants next Sunday, September 5th.  Volunteers needed for street ends to direct traffic during the morning race.  If you are available to help, please let me know: ann@anndelaney.com

    For race info:  http://timkerrcharities.org/7-mile-run.htm