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  • 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.  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.  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

     

  • What’s Selling?

    SandcastleThere 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”  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!

  • Wind & Waves

    The strong north east winds continue…keeping us cool at the shore!

    Townsends Inlet from the 8th Street jetty in Avalon:

    Inlet

  • Rules

    WindJettyThis morning, I noticed a few people walking out along one of the jetties.  The ocean was rough, and of course I worried that someone might slip and fall.  Didn’t they read the warning sign?

    I thought back to our vacations in Hawaii- amazed that people were “allowed” to hike almost anywhere.  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.  It was muddy, steep, and a bit scary when you looked down along the cliffs.  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).  But have fun…

    I guess we are a bit more uptight here in New Jersey 😉

  • May Weekend

    Stores and restaurants open…the Art/Music Festival on 96th Street in Stone Harbor…and sunshine!  Just need the temperatures to notch up a few degrees 🙂

    StoneHarborDunes

  • Beach Fill, Stone Harbor

    The dredge was moved from the inlet, and the beach fill equipment has been idle for several days.  The clock is ticking and I know the dredging company and the Borough of Stone Harbor expect completion of the project by Memorial Day.   Unfortunately, weather and repairs can cause temporary delays.  Will continue to post updates…

    beachfill

  • A Special Tree

    I planted this flowering cherry tree (with the help of the Avalon Garden Club) 20 years ago in memory of my father.

    It sits at the end of “his” street, and appropriately, leans toward the ocean.

    The tree has stood tall through Nor’easters and hurricanes; droughts and torrential rains.  I was especially worried after Sandy.  Yet, check out those healthy blooms!

    It’s a sentimental symbol for our strong family roots on this island…

    tree

     

  • What’s Selling?

    salesignThe sale market in Avalon and Stone Harbor continues at a steady pace.  21 properties sold/settled in past 30 days; with an additional 63 sale pending!

    To view the properties SOLD, click on the link:   MLS Properties SOLD

    The most recent asking price is noted next to the address above the picture.  The final selling price is listed in the left hand side column with the MLS number.  All settlements occurred within past month.

    The median selling price was $900,000.  The median list price of those sale pending is $925,000 (final selling prices published after closing).

    If you have any questions regarding market value in Avalon or Stone Harbor, I am happy to help!    ann@anndelaney.com  or 609-967-7950

  • Celebrate…with flowers

    Unfortunately, I often see the remnants of graduations, proms, and weddings on the beach.  This morning, the large “bouquet” pictured below was sitting near the high tide line.

    Skip the balloons- it’s just more plastic trash for our environment.    Thanks!

    balloons

     

     

     

  • Saturday at the Beach

    A beautiful day.      I sell Avalon and Stone Harbor real estate…yet I REALLY sell this!

    Saturday