Not quite yet. Â The dune grass is still a golden brown. Â Will be turning bright green soon!
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Opening Soon…
A welcome “sign of the season”!
Many shops and restaurants are ready for summer 2015, and opening for long weekends.
Happy to see the island return to life 🙂
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Renovate/Elevate, or Build New?
Construction code in Avalon and Stone Harbor: “If you improve or reconstruct for more than 50% of the value of your building, you must meet the construction requirements for a new building by elevating your structure so that the elevated floor is one foot above base flood elevation.”Â
The required elevation varies by location – blocks closer to the beach tend to haves a higher elevation than those near the bay.
An elevation certificate is required with a building permit.
Owners of non-conforming structures can weigh the pros/cons of the cost to elevate versus eventually tearing down and building new.
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Shore Work Perks
I had to drop off documents to another real estate office, go to the bank, and check a house.  I just “happened” to have walking shoes in my car…allowing for a quick detour to the beach 😉
Beautiful day!
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Perspective
Just returned from a vacation on Kiawah Island, SC (near Charleston). Â Like so many Avalon and Stone Harbor visitors, we are repeat tenants. Â Returning to a familiar location is easy- you know the area and can immediate transition to “vacation mode”.
Renting in other beach communities provides an opportunity to experience the business from the other side of the counter…always a worthwhile perspective.
A few observations from this rental:
We selected a condo that had been recently renovated. Â Tenants are naturally drawn to newer amenities and furnishings.
I appreciated that the kitchen supplies were in good shape- no one wants to use a rusty cookie sheet or an old frying pan.
There was a detailed welcome book with local information and services. Â And, a laminated card under each TV remote with instructions, and the Wi-fi log in.
Only a few minor deficiencies: Â No coffee mugs (only the small coffee cups that come with a set of dishes); and no table lamps (over head lighting throughout)- which made reading at night difficult. Â Certainly nothing to ruin the week- but I did share my suggestions with the rental agency.
If I can help with your summer rental in Avalon or Stone Harbor, please let me know!
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Life on the Bay
Spend the summer on the water in Stone Harbor NJ!
Move in ready Cape style home with 4 bedrooms, and 2 full baths. Â Lovingly maintained as a summer home by the current owners. Â Spacious bayside living with a wall of sliding glass doors to take advantage of the amazing views! Â Plenty of room to entertain, with a covered deck and an over the water dock.
Click HERE for more details and pictures.
Thank you for your interest and referrals!
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Beach Views
Sunday- mild weather for a late afternoon walk after work. Â The salt air smell was amazing, and ice chunks rolled in the waves.
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Frozen Ocean
A real “wow” sight as I walked over the dune path this morning! Â A layer of ice and slush coating the ocean. Â Click HERE to watch the video on YouTube.
