Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Medical Facilities in Cape May County

    I completely understand the need to escape to a peaceful beach town.  That’s why we love living here.

    Yet our seasonal atmosphere has always presented challenges when it comes to medical care.

    FACTS:

    One hospital serves all of Cape May County (Cape May Point to Ocean City and all coastal and inland towns in between).  In the peak summer months, urgent care facilities pick up the slack.

    When local residents need specialty care, we often have to travel out of the area.  It’s common for us to see physicians in Atlantic or Camden County, as well as Philadelphia.

    This is not a knock to the Cape May County medical professionals.  Our primary doctors are providing the referrals knowing we will receive the appropriate care.

    Community leaders and the Governor of New Jersey understand the limitations of the local health care system, and justifiably fear for the health and safety of us all.

     

  • Shore Life

    Driving around the island, I would compare the occupancy of the homes to a typical Easter weekend.

    It’s not packed, yet there are definitely more properties with lights on and cars in the driveway for this time of year.

    I’m okay to share space with the second home owners as long we all follow the social distancing rules to stay healthy.

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  • Hello

    What a difference a few weeks, days, hours make. My head is spinning!

    To contrast the scary news, I need to remain grateful for:

    Family (including the 3 most charming grandsons ever).

    Caring co-workers helping each other so we all remain safe.

    A close knit business community.

    The opportunity to walk a few blocks to the ocean, breathe in salt air, and shed a few tears.

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  • Monday Morning Views…

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  • For Sale

    Visit our Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty web site to browse sale and rental properties in Avalon, Stone Harbor and surrounding communities.

    Sales:  click here

    Rentals: click here

    Thank you for your interest and referrals!

    609-967-7950  Ann Delaney

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  • February Views!

    Avalon, NJ

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  • “What do you do all winter?”

    I’ve heard the question my entire life!

    When I was a child, the answer was: “We go to school.”  And I often had to clarify that we had an actual school- not classrooms on the beach!

    In my teen years, the response was: “We go to school and work.”  Yes, there were year round businesses, and my sisters and I worked weekends  at a local restaurant.

    As an adult, I’ve noticed the occasional look of envy OR pity from the person asking the question. Our very normal life includes work, grandchildren, and travel…and daily beach walks 😎

    I was thinking about our unique lifestyle this morning as I placed yet another sand dollar on the porch table.  The rinsed versions and sea glass end up on display upstairs!

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  • Monday Morning Blues…and Pink!

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  • Happy Valentine’s Day

    An appropriate time to say “thank you” to my loyal customers.

    I value the friendships grown from business relationships.  And appreciate the continued support of your referrals and repeat business.

    Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  • Cape May, NJ

    Cape May is popular destination for many Avalon and Stone Harbor visitors.

    I previewed this custom home recently, and thought it could be a wonderful option for a beach house buyer who needs more space than typically offered in similar priced properties along Seven Mile Beach.

    Total of 5200 square feet over 4 levels.

    6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, elevator, and ocean views!

    Quiet residential neighborhood close to the beach.

    $2,645,000 fully furnished.

    Buyer will benefit from rental income for reserved summer weeks (approximately $100,000).

    Link for photos and video.

    For complete MLS information- click here.

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