Category: Life at the Shore
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8 Months…
Scrolling through my posts on Twitter from last March:
March 11th, 2020
We live in a town where “social distancing and isolation” are the definition of our winter! Yet I’m still feeling anxious. Grateful for the opportunity to regularly breathe in salt air and walk the beach…
Logical and otherwise calm professionals in the local business community also expressing concerns. It’s the main topic of discussion during our work day. We share our worries regarding family members, and the future economy of our seasonal town.
My posts on March 11th were based on conversations as I went about a normal business day. Â Ironically, it was the last time I walked inside the local bank and title company office.
How it started…how it’s going (including pandemic hair color!)
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Expectations for Summer 2021
Rental bookings for 2021 are slightly ahead compared to this same time last year.
A few observations based on my local experience, as well as discussions with nearby shore town real estate agents:
1) We have lost some rental inventory due to owners opting to keep their properties available for family use. Â This may be a temporary situation based on current limitations for other travel.
2) More tenants are looking for multiple weeks. Â They know that a beach vacation can be a safe break, and a happy experience to plan.
3) Even our long time regular repeats are signing leases and sending in checks early. Â They want to be certain their reservations are secured!
4) Homes with pools continue to be popular- ideal for social distancing.
5) There are many requests for pet friendly rentals. Â Two of our pet friendly rentals sold this fall, and are no longer an option. Â Tenants are willing to pay a surcharge and provide references if an owner will consider their dog (often it’s on a case by case basis).
6) Our rental inventory is constantly changing. Â Search our web site and contact me to discuss! Â Tim Kerr Sotheby’s web site
Thank you for your interest! Â ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com
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2021 Vacation Rentals
If you know anyone looking for an extended vacation rental next summer, our new inventory provides great options!
For example: 422 99th Street, Stone Harbor
I am here to help with any questions: Â ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com
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Avalon Memories
An older cottage was torn down this week…the original home for my grandparents when they moved to Avalon in the 1950s.
The house was constructed with the help of their children (pictured- my parents, before they were parents, on the job site!)I was able to walk through the house while it was for sale (owned by a different family since the mid-90s) and remember childhood moments as I wandered room to room.
As a real estate agent, I noted the structural issues along the foundation and the obsolete amenities. It was an obvious tear down even as I reminisced with my buyers.
One fun memory: my introduction to public transportation…such as it was in Avalon 😉
My grandmother and I would walk to the corner of 25th and Ocean Drive to catch the bus to Ocean City. This was a BIG deal. Our full day adventure included shopping at Stainton’s Department Store and lunch on Asbury Avenue.
Change is inevitable. I know I’m so fortunate to have a lifetime of island memories.
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Now to Resume after the Pause!
Back to work full time tomorrow morning (after a beach walk of course!)
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A Pause…
After a busy summer (that still continues!) it’s time for a brief break.
I will be back in the office on October 15th (yet still connected via email as needed).
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Vacation Mode
My summer experience is understandably different from those who are here seasonally. Â My busiest work days coincide with our visitor’s vacation days.
Yet I will always appreciate how fortunate we are to live/work here year round.
Friday afternoon, we were able to take a long walk -with the Windrift as the destination!  Reggae music in the background, the Golf Channel on the bar TV,  a nice breeze, and an awesome view = a mini-vacation for a few hours 😎
