I’ve always enjoyed walking- especially along the beach (year round).
Since my back surgery in December, walking is now classified as “Doctor’s orders”!
Thankfully, I live and work in a very walkable community. Â I can choose between beach, boardwalk, downtown, or bay side locations…and stalk real estate at the same time 😉
Oh, and did I mention the views?
We are very proud of the growth and success of Tim Kerr’s Power Play Realty. Â Truly, a great team of hard working friends.
I may have met some of you “back in the day”; either at the Avalon office of Diller & Fisher in the early 80s through mid-90s, or Avalon Real Estate in late 90s/ early 2000s.
For the past 14 years, I have been fortunate to work at Power Play Realty and continue those enduring relationships.
Thank you for the many years of support and friendship!
Check out the engineering tripod on the beach at 32nd Street!
And you may notice the vibration monitors (pictured below) placed in the dunes. Â This technology addresses any concerns of potential structural damage of nearby homes from the movement of sand/heavy equipment.
Science at the beach!
The equipment is starting to arrive at the south end of Stone Harbor for the initial phase of the island beach fill project.
Once started, the project is expected run 24/7 and then head north to Avalon.
Read:  announcement from the Borough of Stone Harbor  and announcement from the Borough of Avalon
I will also post updates/pictures in the coming weeks!
When the subject of winter weather comes up among  year round residents, the most common statement I hear (and say) is:
“I don’t mind the cold…but, ugh, the wind!” Â Grateful for the calm, sunny January days 🙂
This is a question asked often by long time property owners.
There are several answers:
1) The owner of an existing modest home wants to expand, but encounters the reality of new flood elevation regulations and construction codes.
2) A builder/developer purchases an older home in a prime location and pays a premium for the land. Â The architect designs a home to take advantage of views and permitted square footage.
3) The current structure is a non-confirming use- for example a duplex in a residential zone. Â In order for the property owner to make any size changes (referred to as cubic content in the zoning laws), the building must convert to current zoning. Â The owners have to weigh the costs of a substantial remodel (typically including lifting the structure to meet elevation codes) versus building new.
Thank you…for following along on my shore life adventures throughout 2016.
Wishing us all a happy (and healthy!) 2017
See you on the beach 🙂
