More ice than snow from last night’s storm. Streets are clear, but walkways and decks will be slippery for my sale showings later this morning. Will bundle up and shuffle along!
Category: Seashore Real Estate
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Summer Rentals
Our 2012 rental season is off to a great start. Tenants are booking early to secure just the right spot for their shore vacation.If you or your friends are considering a summer rental on the island, now is the ideal time to review the options: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/rentals
Or, contact me with your requirements, and I will forward my suggestions.
An experienced agent KNOWS the property, location, and owner…and can provide additional feedback to make sure it’s a good fit.
Thanks…I appreciate the business! ann@anndelaney.com
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Escape to the Shore!
What could be better? Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium located just 1 block from the beach. Updated kitchen (new appliances), central air, and attractive furnishings…ready to go!Park your car in the covered garage. Walk to restaurants, recreation activities, beach or bay. Private balcony with a glimpse of the ocean, too.
$409,000 furnished
For additional information and interior photos of this Stone Harbor, NJ property: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/258/8001-second-avenue-unit-210-2nd-floor-facing-80thst
Thank you for your interest, or for sending this along to a friend. ann@anndelaney.com
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Looking for a Shore House?
The “feel” of a single family home! 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a back yard. 3 levels of living provide a nice balance of privacy and space. Large main sundeck with a custom awning for seasonal outdoor dining. 2 additional sitting porches for a quiet place to read or relax. $719,000.For more information and interior photos of this Avalon, NJ property: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/262/2148-harbor-avenue
Thank you for your interest, or sharing this with a friend! ann@anndelaney.com
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Just the Facts…
Market stats- past 30 days in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ.A total of 24 properties sold; 12 single family homes, 11 condo/townhouse units, and 1 commercial property.
Condo/Townhouse Sales: ranged from $160,000 for a 1 bedroom/1 bath Beachcomber condo/motel unit; to $825,000 for new construction side by side townhouse style on 29th Street. There were 4 sales in Stone Harbor; 7 in Avalon. The median selling price was $420,000.
Single Family Sales: ranged from a low of $845,000 for an upside down style home with wetlands views on 24th Street; to $3,800,000 for a 1960’s era tear down on the beach front of 17th Street. There were 3 sales in Stone Harbor; 9 in Avalon. Median selling price was $1,550,000.
Commercial Sale: 97th and Third Avenue- 3 store fronts plus 2nd floor offices. Located on the bay. Sold for $1,800,000.
In addition, there are 31 properties Under Contract, with settlement scheduled to occur within the next few months.
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Seashore Real Estate
A crazy busy day today in our office.  Summer tenants are confirming their plans for a week (or more) at the shore. And prospective buyers are driving down to seriously shop for a vacation home.Â
The nice weather is providing a jump start on our spring market 🙂
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Shore Property Owners
Did you receive a notice from Comcast? After March 6, 2012 a television set without a digital adapter will not receive any channels.
The newer flat screens will be fine, however, older TV sets (often used in bedrooms), will need an adapter.
Call Comcast  877-634-4434; or order on line www.comcast.com/digitalnow
If you decide to stop by the business office at 32nd and Dune Drive in Avalon, be sure your name is on the account. They will not allow a spouse to make any changes unless the name is specified on the account (personal experience on this).
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Stone Harbor History
The Stone Harbor Museum newsletter arrived the other day- featuring an article on the Bungalow Colony. Today, we refer to those streets as “the Courts”- Bower, Weber, and Stone Court.The charming cottages were built in the early 1900’s; with total living space of less than 500 square feet!
I have a personal connection with the cottages:
My father passed away in 1993.  Several years later to acknowledge his birthday, my mother gave my sisters and me each a check. She said it was a gift from our dad, and we should do something special for ourselves. I held on to the check for months- waiting for just the right reason to cash it.
Later that year, I was showing a basic cottage on Weber Court that was new on the sale market. My customers were overwhelmed with the amount of work needed, but I saw great potential. My father’s gift became the initial deposit check on a contract to purchase! My husband and I renovated the cottage, and eventually sold it in 2002 before purchasing our current location.
After we built our new home, my mother gave me the attached photo. It’s my father’s family on vacation in Stone Harbor…in a cottage…on Weber Court. My father used to talk about his childhood summers in Stone Harbor in a small house, but I had no idea of the location until I looked closely at the photo (addresses on the Court are a unique combination of a letter and number).
From my house, I can see the cottage pictured. I love the idea that the “7 year old version of my father” and I share the same beach. And, I am sure he is pleased with how I spent my “gift” 🙂
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Sand Blizzard
Picture was taken last evening just after sunset - from inside our Jeep! Very windy on the beach.
Much better today- sunny, calm, and moderate temperatures. An ideal weekend to ride down and finalize your summer plans. Â
I’m in the office to help with sales and rentals 609-967-7950 or ann@anndelaney.com
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It’s Spring…
Yes, the weather has felt more “spring like” than winter. But I am also referring to our sale market.
Buyers are back, and actively looking for a possible summer home.  There are showings and offers in a variety of price ranges- with a high level of interest in the older single family homes (selling for land value) and moderately priced condos/townhouse units.
It has been difficult to remain optimistic during these past several years- yet I sincerely believe we have turned the corner and our market has stablized (I have data to support that statement, too).
And…who wouldn’t feel optimistic and lucky while living at the shore?  🙂


