My view early this morning. Â Guess it will be a bit different tomorrow??
Will post snow pictures on Twitter  www.twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeachÂ
As long as Comcast cooperates (my Internet connection)…I will have access to the MLS and our rental site.  Feel free to email me sale/rental requests!
ann@anndelaney.com
I will ignore the crazy weather forecast, and focus instead on warmer days ahead.
There is a sign in the window of the Concord Cafe in Avalon- Opening March 7th. Â Marabella’s in Stone Harbor and Pudgie Pelican in Avalon are now open. Â “Opening soon” signs appearing at other businesses as well.
Next weekend is Daylight Savings (March 9th) – more light for walks after work.
The following weekend is the annual Stone Harbor Shiver (polar plunge)- Saturday, March 15th. Â Click here for a link to the Facebook page
In the meantime, I will look forward to beach walks with fewer bulky layers 😉
New on the rental market: Â 25 W 30th Street, Avalon NJ
Well maintained upside down style home with a heated POOL. Â Steps to the beach. 4 bedrooms (plus a family room that can be used as the 5th bedroom), 3.5 baths, 3 decks (great combination of shade and sun with the awnings), AND wonderful ocean views!
Click HERE for a link to the rental details.
While previewing a home today, and an agent commented on the “pink” counter tops. Obviously, she was too young to remember the popular decorating theme of the 80s and early 90s…especially homes at the shore.
This particular sale property was custom built in 1987, and in many ways, ahead of the curve with amenities. Â Unfortunately, it’s hard for today’s buyer to see past popcorn ceilings, shiny cabinetry, “mauve” bathroom fixtures, Â plush carpeting, wall paper, etc.
A seller may argue that the house is perfectly functional, yet a buyer will focus on the land value and likely see the home as a tear down.
Recently, a south end Avalon beach block home (built in 1996) was demolished shortly after settlement. Â Especially in locations with premium land values, the tear down option provides buyers the opportunity to build the beach house of their dreams!
Ignore those snow flakes out your window…spring is almost here 😉
Watched the sky colors change from bright pink…to gold…to a soft blue…all during a long morning beach walk.  Nice start to a busy work day!
Finally, beautiful weekend weather 🙂
A common statement: “I can’t wait until spring”. Â Yet shore residents say it with a bit less enthusiasm.
It’s not that we want the brutal winter weather to continue…it’s just that “spring” by the ocean is often VERY chilly.
This time of year, the sea breeze kicks in- blowing cold, damp air over the island. Â Inland (off shore) it can be warm and sunny. Â Cross over the bridge, and the temperature drops at least 10 degrees (of course we LOVE this phenomenon in July!)
So if you are coming down, bring a few extra layers for a long walk on the beach 😉
With the dunes to block the wind, and the warm sun on my face…I feel optimistic that spring will EVENTUALLY arrive!
Salt Air > Snow
Although Avalon and Stone Harbor were in the path of a significant snow storm (well, enough for us to close the office yesterday…), the total accumulation was only about 4 inches.
People often ask about snow on the beach. Â Yes, it will cover the sand temporarily. But with the combination of tides, and salty air/sand- it doesn’t last long.
I took this picture yesterday afternoon, shortly after the storm ended: