Well…not ideal.  A few rays of sun (and rain drops) this morning on my walk before work.  The beach fill crew are working 24/7- actively rebuilding the south end Stone Harbor beach!
May 11, 2013
Beach Weather?
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May 9, 2013
Stone Harbor Beachfill Update
Good news: the dredge returned to the inlet this afternoon, and resumed active pumping. Â I posted a few pictures tonight on Twitter.
Because of time lost due to bad weather and rough seas, the project will extend into the early part of our season. Â The dredging company will create beach access over the pipe and open beaches within a safe distance from the work area.
A crew member said they will be working for several days in their current location – 123rd Street and south to the jetty – before moving north.
The project runs 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. We will see amazing progress in the next few weeks!
Will continue to post updates.
Picture taken Thursday evening- that’s “beach” coming out of the pipe!
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May 9, 2013
Counting Down…
In just 2 weeks, Dune Drive will look very different!
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May 7, 2013
Waiting for the Sun
From my office window, I can see the American flags lined up over Hoy’s 5 & 10. Â The flags provide daily proof of what I already know: it’s cold and windy!
I am STILL wearing a hat and multiple layers for my beach walk…the heat is STILL on in my house…and I am STILL wearing socks 😉
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May 5, 2013
Sale Inventory
The reports regarding lack of inventory may sound like real estate spin, yet it’s definitely true for segments of our market.
The lower priced condos are selling ($300,000 to $500,000), and there is a strong demand for single family homes priced under $1,000,000. Â The side by side townhouse style condos are still popular ($700,000 to $800,000 range depending on age/condition).
If you own an Avalon or Stone Harbor property and are considering selling (to move up??), this really is a good time. Â Contact me to discuss in more detail.
Thank you for the opportunity to help!
Ann M. Delaney CRS, CRB
Broker/Sales Associate
Tim Kerr’s Power Play Realty
2821 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-7950 office
ann@anndelaney.com
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May 4, 2013
What’s Selling?
There are a total of 66 properties sale pending in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ.
35 are single family homes: median asking price of $1,549,000
28 are condo/townhouse units: median asking price of $539,000
2 are duplex properties: median asking price of $1,099,000
1 is a vacant lot (2nd from beach): asking price of $2,250,000
Final “sold” Â prices are published after settlement.
If you have any questions regarding market values on the island…please email: ann@anndelaney.com  or call 609-967-7950  Thanks!
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May 4, 2013
Wind & Waves
The strong north east winds continue…keeping us cool at the shore!
Townsends Inlet from the 8th Street jetty in Avalon:
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May 4, 2013
Rules
This morning, I noticed a few people walking out along one of the jetties. Â The ocean was rough, and of course I worried that someone might slip and fall. Â Didn’t they read the warning sign?
I thought back to our vacations in Hawaii- amazed that people were “allowed” to hike almost anywhere. Â When I asked a local man about this freedom, he said “you must live somewhere with a lot of rules!”
Last fall, we hiked a beautiful coastal trail on Kauai. Â It was muddy, steep, and a bit scary when you looked down along the cliffs. Â The guide book was clear about the dangers of this trail, and other popular tourist sites on the island (even mentioning the number of annual deaths from falls/drowning). Â But have fun…
I guess we are a bit more uptight here in New Jersey 😉
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May 4, 2013
May Weekend
Stores and restaurants open…the Art/Music Festival on 96th Street in Stone Harbor…and sunshine! Â Just need the temperatures to notch up a few degrees 🙂
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Mother’s Day Weekend
We had breakfast at Uncle Bill’s in Stone Harbor on Friday. Â Several feet of water from Sandy forced a complete renovation, and an empty adjacent store allowed for needed expansion. Â Check out the restored wall paper discovered during the renovations (it’s in the background of a picture with the original “Uncle Bill” hanging nearby). Â The furniture and decor are all new; yet traditionalists will be pleased to see the t-shirt uniforms remain the same 😉
Kohler’s Bakery in Avalon yesterday- to buy my first cream donut of the season. Â And sticky buns to take home. They will be open again for Memorial Day weekend; Father’s Day weekend; and full time in late June. Â That’s good, because it allows me to burn off the calories in between!
The last hurrah of the weekend may be Mack’s Pizza in Stone Harbor for my Mother’s Day dinner…followed by a LONG walk on the beach.