Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Ophelia’s visit to Seven Mile Beach

    Overall, the storm wasn’t as bad as expected.

    The winds were brutal late Friday and overnight through Saturday morning. The biggest concern was the amount of outdoor items still in place and not yet secured for the winter.

    Thankfully, the flooding was on the minor to moderate level. The heavy rain arrived prior to high tide, so there was time for that water to drain!

    Tidal flooding from the bay side of the island covered streets in the usual low lying areas.

    The ocean was wild, especially in the inlet between Avalon and Sea Isle City. The spring/summer Avalon and Stone Harbor beach fill definitely provided protection for our dunes and beaches.

    I posted pictures on Twitter (https://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach) from my storm chasing yesterday.

    And we were back to our routine of a long beach walk before work this morning. All good!

  • Signs of Fall

    The sparrows were late arrivals again this year. The sight of the small birds lining the electric wires is a sure sign of the changing season. They feast on the bayberries in the dunes, dive bomb into the nearby swimming pools for a drink of water, and then leave a colorful mess on the sidewalks and cars below! Ah, the charm of beach living 😉

    I’ve also noticed Goldenrod starting to bloom. These colorful plants are located in the dunes, the bird sanctuary, and along the nature trail to Stone Harbor Point- and attract the migrating Monarch butterflies!

  • Labor Day Weekend in Avalon

    34 years and counting!

  • Tim Kerr Charities 7 Mile Run

    Sunday, September 3rd at 8:30am.

    Avalon NJ

  • Cedar Island 5K Swim

    Start time 10:55am TODAY from the Avalon Yacht Club.

  • Expanding Our Reach

    Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty will be opening a new office in Sea Isle City in early fall.

    The location will be 33 42nd Street, Sea Isle City.

  • Steamy morning!

  • Endless Summer?

    It’s certainly possible with a late summer or early fall vacation at the beach!

    Visit our web site to search for options:

    tksir.com

    And, I am here to help with the details.

  • If Only…

    A customer was talking about the new condo projects above commercial space in Avalon, and asked my opinion (overall) if sale prices could go any higher?

    I’ve heard that question so many times during my 40+ years in the industry!

    And, the question is typically followed by “If only I had purchased back in _____, when I could have bought _________ for $__________.”

    So, yes, history confirms that the prices will eventually increase.

    A buyer may feel like they are over paying at the time, yet eventually, they can brag how savvy they were to purchase at the shore 🙂

    I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding values in Avalon or Stone Harbor.

  • Mid-Summer Cleaning

    We are now at least 9 weekly tenants into the summer rental season (depending on the owner start date) and the properties are beginning to feel their “age”.

    Extra attention is likely needed on the ceiling fans,  air-conditioning return vents, and outdoor living spaces.  The weeds in the landscaping and/or stones may be taking over the yard.  There might be multiple empty containers of shampoo and pieces of used soap in the outside shower. The drip pan under the grill probably needs to be emptied.

    It’s always worthwhile for owners to be on hand for the occasional change-over for these reasons.

    If you need assistance with extra projects , I am happy to make recommendations.

    RentSign