Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Stone Harbor, New Jersey- News

  • Irish Roots!

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  

    On my father’s side: my grandmother was born in County Clare in the Republic of Ireland, and my grandfather grew up near Ballymena and the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland.  A real mixed marriage!

    MillarFamilyThey met and married in Philadelphia, and vacationed in Stone Harbor each summer while raising 6 children (pictured in front of their local rental cottage).

    In the 1950s, my grandparents built a year round home in Avalon.  A family business brought the sons and daughters (including spouses and young children) from Philadelphia to Avalon shortly thereafter.

    After visiting the beautiful windswept coast of Northern Ireland, I can totally understand my grandfather’s love of the shore.

    Sand in our shoes… and salt air in our lungs 😉

    Sláinte!

    P.S.  According to family legend, my grandfather arrived to the United States through Canada. And my grandmother used her older sister’s ID to travel from Ireland to the US. Her grown children didn’t know her real name/age until she applied for Social Security. It’s important and relevant to consider that our family’s immigration history may be softened by nostalgia. 

    Pictures from our 2008 trip to Northern Ireland.

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  • Selling, and then buying a shore house

    UnderContractSignGood news: if you have owned your shore house for a number of years, the increased property value is a wonderful “gain”.

    However, that profit is taxed (capital gains) when you sell, unless you participate in a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange.

    The rules allow owners of investment properties (vacation rental homes qualify) to move up to another investment property (rental) and defer the tax.  This is a huge bonus for most long time property owners.

    I have both personal and years of business experience with the process. And I can connect you with the professionals to handle the paperwork and help with financing.

    Please contact me to formulate a plan!

    609-967-7950  or ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com

     

  • Search for a Shore House!

    The Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty web site is easy to navigate.

    Browse through our company sale listings, as well as all those offered through the Multiple Listing Service.

    To view sale properties:  Click Here

    To search the MLS:  Click Here

    Vacation rentals available, too:  Click Here

    Thank you for the opportunity to help!     (609) 967-7950  or     ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com

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  • Beach Friend 🙂

    In the winter months, a seal will  occasionally take a beach break to rest and warm up in the sun.

    Today’s visitor in Stone Harbor at 103rd Street.

    Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  • Stone Harbor- Oversized Bay Front Parcel!

    New on the market today!

    10415 Golden Gate Drive Drive, Stone Harbor

    Incredible location on the water.  90′ X 100′ bulkhead lot with 4 deep water boat slips and a massive dock/deck area.

    Well maintained 2 story home featuring 6 bedrooms and 2 spacious living areas (check out the fun sleeping alcove in the “kids” space upstairs!)

    Long time owners have consistently updated- including 2 zone central air, easy care decking and siding, new roof, quality windows and doors, etc.

    For complete information and interior/exterior pictures, click on the MLS link HERE and the Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty web site HERE.

    Take the tour from the sky!  Drone video

    Thank for your interest!

    ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com  609-967-7950

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  • Rental Tax?

    RentSignA new law in the State of New Jersey charges applicable sales and use tax on short term rentals booked through “transient marketplaces” such as Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO, and FlipKey.

    Vacation rentals arranged through a real estate broker’s office are purposely excluded, and the new tax will not apply.

    For more information: New Jersey Association of Realtors article: Click Here

  • Borough Inspections/ Smoke Detectors

    A clarification on the State of New Jersey and Borough of Avalon/ Borough of Stone Harbor fire inspection code:

    71RqEzsi0qL._SX425_1) No changes to the code for properties with hardwired detectors.  Hardwired smoke detectors must be less than 10 years old.

    2) The change applies to properties with stand alone battery operated smoke detectors.  Those units MUST be swapped out with new detectors that have a 10 year sealed battery.  Even if the current battery operated detectors were replaced with the past few years, property owners are required to comply with the new code.

     

     

  • 3 Blocks in 30+ Years?

    A note on my January calendar reminds me that I have worked for Tim Kerr’s real estate company for 16 years.  That was fast!

    Early in my career, I was with Diller & Fisher for 15 years when they had an office at 31st and Dune Drive.

    And then I worked for 3+ years at Avalon Real Estate Agency (now Long & Foster) at 30th and Dune Drive.

    Now…I’m all the way north on 29th and Dune Drive!

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  • Snow Day??

    The forecast calls for the first shore snow day of the winter.

    Will post pictures from the beach tomorrow morning before work.

    Picture from 2018:

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  • Agent’s Open House

    Two well priced condo units will be available for preview on Thursday, January 10th between 12 noon and 2pm.

    1777 Ocean Drive, Unit A-1, Avalon $595,000    MLS link

    9501 Sunset Drive, Unit 7, Stone Harbor $575,000   MLS link

    Questions?  I am here to help:  609-967-7950  or   ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com

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