As I admired the pelicans flying low along the ocean, a turtle literally crossed our path.
Turtles are common along the bayside of the island- not a typical sight on the beach!
He/she stopped at the water’s edge, and then turned around. We were able to follow the trail in the sand on our return walk- all the way up to the dunes (it was low tide, so this was a long journey).
Rental property owners and agents are frustrated with the number of prime weeks not yet rented this summer. A few have reduced their rates in order to stand out from the crowd.
For prospective tenants, we are sharing the message that it’s not too late to book! AND, that tenants can save significant money by booking with a local agency rather than a social media site.
My knowledge of the area and the properties in our inventory adds value, too.
I’m here to help with your plans!
609-967-7950 office or ann.delaney@tksir.com
The Borough of Stone Harbor has contracted with the company Park Mobile for the metered parking in the business district.
For more information regarding the service and app: Park Mobile
Had to layer up for this morning’s beach walk!
We have wide variety of homes and condos with open weeks for this summer.
If you know anyone who has yet to finalize their vacation plans, please share this info!
Thank you for your referrals.
ann.delaney@tksir.com
Info for owners who need to purchase the new trash and recycling cans to be in compliance with the Borough of Stone Harbor regulations: for your convenience, Seashore Ace on 96th Street will deliver new cans purchased to your local property.
In the fall of 2022, we had strong demand for the summer of 2023. Repeat tenants were ready to confirm reservations and regular visitors were activity searching to secure their rentals.
Yet the flurry of activity did not continue into the new year.
In talking with other agents also active in the local rental market, there are several theories:
So this may be a transition year that will force us to look realistically at the market.
In the meantime, we are thankful for the procrastinators to help fill the empty weeks!
Hope you are able to enjoy this amazing week of sunshine!
Check List for Rental Property Owners
Bedrooms-
launder all mattress pads, bed quilts, and blankets
replace pillows as needed
wipe out dresser drawers
clean under the beds
dust ceiling fans and AC return vents
wipe down blinds, window sills and clean windows/doors
Living areas-
vacuum all sofa and chair cushions
spot or professionally clean furniture as needed
organize or store away decorative items
dust ceiling fans and AC return vents
wipe down blinds, window sills and clean windows/doors
Kitchen-
wash all dishes, glassware, silverware, pots/pans and organize in cabinets
toss any broken/rusted items (cookie sheets have a short life span!)
replace broken utensils and add items as needed for a well stocked kitchen
wipe out refrigerator, microwave; clean toaster and coffee maker
run cleaning cycle on the oven, clean the glass door and stove top/grates
wipe out all cabinets and drawers
organize under the kitchen sink
leave open space in several upper cabinets for tenants’ food
Bathrooms-
replace shower curtain liners and leave a spare
clean out under the sinks, and leave a few cleaning products
recaulk around the tub or shower as needed
Laundry-
wipe down appliances and clean lint filter
provide detergent appropriate for the machine
organize shelves and cabinets
Miscellaneous- inside
leave a reasonable supply of light bulbs, batteries and cleaning supplies
wipe out all interior trash and recycling containers
leave instructions regarding trash and recycling
Outside-
clean the outside shower- remove old soap and shampoo
check on the condition of the outside hose and nozzle
scrub down the outdoor furniture
rinse out the trash/recycling cans
clean the gas grill – including the drip pan
provide a grill scrubber for tenants to clean the grates after cooking
In addition to 40+ years of handling rental properties in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ, my husband and I personally own a rental property. My go to cleaning tools are Glass Plus (safe on most surfaces), Magic Eraser (cleans smudges on painted surfaces as well as other tough to remove stains), and a duster with an extension pole (ceiling fans and return vents).
2023 Rental Season
Every year, Memorial Day weekend arrives “suddenly”. Spring weather at the shore can be iffy- so it’s hard to think about summer while still turning on the heat 😉
Yet here we are…days away from the official start of summer.
Our vacation rental business is quieter compared to recent years- with inventory available for prime weeks. We are counting on the last minute planners to help fill the properties!
This situation is not unique to Avalon and Stone Harbor, or just Jersey shore communities. Personally, we are experiencing similar vacancies with our South Carolina rental condo. And the agency there is allowing bookings for less than one week (unheard of for July and August). I also talked with a friend who owns a beach house in North Carolina- same issue with open weeks.
After 40+ years of handling summer rentals, I know that change is inevitable…and we will adapt!
Happy summer!