A quiet morning walk before a busy Saturday: tenants checking out…and new tenants checking in. Â Â Perfect weather for the annual sidewalk sale in Stone Harbor, too.
August 24, 2013
Weekend
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August 22, 2013
Flood Insurance Info
The basics: the federal government passed legislation last year (before Sandy) to phase out subsidies for the National Flood Insurance Program. Â Therefore, rate increases will take effect starting October for all secondary homeowners.
Unless the government decides to alter the current plan, flood insurance rates are scheduled to increase 25% each year over the next 4 years.
If your property does not comply with elevation requirements, ask your insurance agent if proper crawl space venting  will correct the problem.  An elevated structure with proper venting qualifies for the lowest flood insurance rates.
P.S. The revised FEMA flood maps are expected to be available for public view on Tuesday. Will post link when available.
Quote from article written by staff writer Sarah Watson for The Press of Atlantic City  8/24/13:  “These maps are the most recent updates in FEMA’s first major upgrades of the flood maps since the 1980’s. The maps also become the “best available data” for the purposes of those rebuilding their houses following Hurricane Sandy or starting new construction.”
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August 22, 2013
Not Just a Tree
I’m so sad.
While driving to work this morning, I saw a public works crew on the center island at 56th Street- with tree roots in a tractor. Â I quickly turned around to ask what happened to “my tree”.
I posted about this tree in the past:  A Special Tree  Planted in memory of my father over 20 years ago.
Unfortunately, a woman ran into the tree yesterday afternoon, and her car landed upside down on Dune Drive. Â The Borough worker said she was okay- and I said “maybe the tree somehow saved her”. Â Then he suggested I plant a new tree. Â Good idea…
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August 20, 2013
TK Run September 1st
We have registration forms in our office: Â 2821 Dune Drive, Avalon, or visit: Tim Kerr Charities web site
Cost: Â $25 to register in advance; $30 on race day (for either the 7 mile run or 5K run/walk)
Registration/packet pick up at the Avalon Community Hall : Saturday 8/31 between 3pm- 6pm; and 7am to 8:20am on Sunday morning.
Sunday: Â 7 Mile Run begins at 8:30am; Â 5K run/walk starts at 8:45am
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August 20, 2013
Tuesday Morning Views
Bay kayaking at high tide. What a nice way to start the work day 🙂
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August 14, 2013
Still Time!
There are vacation rentals available for the remaining weeks of summer (through September).
The water is warm, the weather is great, AND the rates drop a bit from our high season weeks.
Search our web site:  Power Play Realty web site  Email me with any questions:  ann@anndelaney.com
Thanks!
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August 12, 2013
Conquering Fear
The last time I kayaked in the ocean, it didn’t end well. Â It was almost 1 year ago, and I tanked while heading over the first set of waves. Â I was tossed (twisting my back), and then hit by the kayak (providing a lovely black eye). Â Needless to say, I didn’t go back out again for the rest of the season.
Bay kayaking is more of a controlled environment. Â Calm water and the safety net of nearby docks.
For 2013, my plan was to make sure I had enough arm strength and confidence from bay kayaking before facing the ocean again.
And today was the day. Â A quiet morning, low tide, no wind…all the right conditions.
As I rolled the kayak onto the beach, there was a fisherman at the water’s edge. Â Oh good…a lifeguard! Â Apparently, he did not understand his responsibilities because he left soon after I launched. Â Oh well, the drivers of the beach tractors were my back up.
So, I successfully paddled over the waves and out to the calm water.  Watched a beautiful sunrise…and conquered my fear.  Only disappointment?  No dolphins (my main motivation for ocean kayaking).  Will have to try again soon  🙂
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August 10, 2013
FEMA Flood Maps
According to municipal officials, Cape May County property owners will be able to view the revised flood maps as of August 19th.
Municipalities will have until November 29th to work with FEMA to correct any additional areas they think are improperly zoned.
I’m not certain if the current link will be updated, or if a new link will be provided. Â For reference, this is the existing link: FEMA Web SiteÂ
Type in a property address in the box above the map, and click “Get Details”. Â While the flood zone may change (many of the V zone locations are expected to revert back to the preferred A zone ), the elevation requirement will likely remain as stated.
Although the final maps aren’t due to be released until August 2015Â (for flood insurance rating purposes), construction offices will be referencing the revised maps in order to issue building permits.
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August 10, 2013
Saturday Sun
Beautiful morning. Â Watched the surfers AND dolphins riding in the waves.
Now in work, and ready for another big rental change over day…
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Labor Day Weekend Rental
Avalon, NJ:Â Beautiful family home with a private pool. Â 6 bedrooms. Â Sleeps 12. Â Available for the Labor Day weekend (Friday through Monday). Â $4000.
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