Just Sold!
1st floor condominium at 55 32nd Street in Avalon for $525,000.
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a tremendous location near the beach. Sold furnished and turn key, with existing summer rental income.
Do you have an interest in seashore real estate? I appreciate the opportunity to help! ann@anndelaney.com
Yes, we are already planning ahead for next summer.
As tenants check out, we ask them if they would like to reserve for 2013. Although we won’t send leases until later in the fall, the property owners are pleased to know their happy tenants plan to return.
The vacation rental business continues to evolve. This summer, there were numerous requests to allow a dog (or dogs). And more owners were willing to consider a pet if we had some past experience with the tenant. It’s a huge transition from the strict “no pets” policies of the past.
Most homes and condos are now completely non-smoking; and many no longer supply a land line phone. Yet wireless Internet is a necessity!
Our biggest issues continue to be with cleaning and trash. The homes are growing larger (with more baths) and the change over cleaners struggle to thoroughly clean in the short window of time allowed. By this point in the season, ceiling fans, return vents, outside showers, and grills need more TLC. It’s helpful for owners to make a few trips during the summer to tackle the extra tasks.
With trash- the more containers, the merrier. Recycling is only picked up once per week; and on vacation, cans and bottles accumulate fast.  The new tenant will complain if all of the receptacles are filled when they arrive- requiring the purchase of additional cans or hiring someone to haul away the trash.
If Power Play Realty can help with your 2013 summer rentals or vacation plans, please let me know. I appreciate the business! ann@anndelaney.com
Another busy rental change over day.
When I walked early this morning, I passed several families packing up their vehicles…looking very sad. On the beach, another family was taking pictures by the street number sign to commemorate their stay.
As I drove to work, the cleaning crews were already stalking properties- ready to start their hectic day as soon as possible. They have such a short window of time to complete their many change over cleanings.
The new tenants are excited to start their vacation, and arrive on the island early. We encourage them to eat breakfast, shop, etc. to allow the cleaners time through the property. If the cleaners see a car in the driveway, they think the previous tenant hasn’t checked out and will move on to their next job. The cleaners need full access to the property (and the parking) before the new tenant moves in.
Check in starts in the early afternoon. The rental offices continue to trouble shoot issues brought to our attention as the tenants turn in the keys…as well as the new items discovered by the incoming tenant. We appreciate the responsive vendors helping us with the inevitable repairs!
By day’s end, we hope that everyone is situated and happy to start their week at the shore.
And like Ground Hog Day…we will do it all again next Saturday 😉
Recently, a few family members were talking about how many times they moved. While counting off my moves, I also thought about the actual distance covered.
So, with some stats from Google Maps…
When I was 2 years old, my parents moved to Avalon, NJ. We lived in a simple rancher on 51st Street. As my sisters and I grew, the demand for space (and bathrooms) became apparent, and a new family home was built on 56th Street. A tramatic 5 blocks south– yet we were excited for more room.
My next move was to 68th Street in Sea Isle City- my aunt owned a duplex, and allowed “the newlyweds”  to stay for the winter.
Then, our first “real” home…all the way on the other side of Cape May County: Reeds Beach Road (don’t worry, I had never heard of it either!)  We rented the cottage for one year, and then purchased. So proud to be official home owners at such a young age…even IF we were now (gasp) 12 miles from Avalon.
Although we were near the water (the Delaware Bay), Reeds Beach was not our dream location. The biggest issue? Bugs. The Mosquito Commission building was around the corner, and I swear they were breeding new varieties in our neighborhood!
The next house was located 3.4 miles east (yes, the right direction). Another modest home, with more neighbors and fewer bugs; and on a quiet cul-de-sac. Ideal for our 2 young sons.
Years later, we built a new home close by- heading east by another mile. More space, and amenities (including an outside shower – a unique feature for a house OFF the island).
And, in 2004, we closed the circle (literally) and moved 6.9 miles- and back on the island 🙂
Price reduced by $1000 for next week!
Renovated 2 story home in Stone Harbor NJ with 4 bedrooms (plus a separate den that can be used as a 5th bedroom), 3 full baths.
See more details and interior pictures here.
And search for other rental options in Avalon and Stone Harbor for remaining weeks of summer!   Click here to search   or     ann@anndelaney.com
4pm- the 86th Street house is booked. Thanks!
Market stats for Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ for the past 30 days.
AÂ total of 22 properties SOLD (settlement).
Of those sold, 12 were single family homes, ranging in price from $375,000 for a basic cottage on Bower Court; to $3,255,000 for an ocean front home on 90th Street.
The median selling price for single family homes: $1,178,750.
9 condominium/townhouse units sold- ranging in price from $395,000 for a 3 bedroom condo on 16th Street; to $975,000 for new construction townhouse style on 68th Street.
The median selling price for condo/townhouse units: $705,000.
One sale was categorized as a vacant lot- there is a rancher on the 77th Street property, yet purchased by a builder for land value: $775,000.
In addition, there are 68 properties sale pending! Most are scheduled to close at the end of our summer(and rental) season.
Please contact me if you would like more detailed market information ann@anndelaney.com    I appreciate your interest!
This was my early morning view. Ahhhh…
Then, off to Comcast to exchange cable boxes likely zapped during yesterday’s lightning storm (I tweeted that the “high security” acrylic shield is down- you can actually talk to the helpful employees face to face!)
With those tenants happy- off to another house to check on an issue with Verizon- phone and Internet not working. On hold for a LONG time, with the frustrating outcome of a service call scheduled for Friday. Fortunately, tenants understand that there is nothing more we can do.
Back to the office to contact a handyman for minor repairs for 2 other properties. And, calling/e-mailing owners about issues brought to our attention by their tenants, and then working with the appropriate vendors to address.
In the meantime, our company rental program is down (computer guy working on it now).
I think I may need an afternoon ice cream cone 😉
A busy rental change-over day in Avalon and Stone Harbor. Plus, many of us were out showing sale properties between tenants.
Real estate agents, cleaning crews, appliance repair people, HVAC technicians, and rental supply companies…may be feeling a bit “crabby” right now.
I find a walk on the beach helps 🙂
New property owners just completed a major renovation of a 2 story home in Stone Harbor…and mentioned that they would like to rent the house for the next week or two.
If you know anyone interested in a last minute vacation at the Jersey shore, please pass share this information.
4 bedrooms plus a separate den/TV room that can be used as a 5th bedroom, 3 full baths, all new central air, flooring, paint, trim, kitchen appliances, furniture, electronics, etc.
Traditional floor plan with an enclosed porch, living room, dining room, and eat in kitchen on the 1st floor (plus laundry room, full bath, bedroom, and TV room).  Back yard with a nice patio, eating area, and grill. 2nd floor has a front deck (with some water views down the street), master bedroom with private bath, 2 more bedrooms, and a hall bath. http://www.powerplayrealty.com/rentals/detail/276
$4500Â Â = 8/4 to 8/11. Â Contact me for more info 609-967-7950 or ann@anndelaney.com
A tenant mix up: they thought their rental started NEXT Saturday. They had no idea of the mistake until we called them yesterday and again today wondering why they hadn’t checked in.
If you know anyone interested in an immediate vacation in Avalon, please contact me. For pictures and additional information: 25 W 31st Street, Avalon NJ
ann@anndelaney.com or 609-967-7950 at the office