September 4, 2012

Market Stats- wow!

By ann

“How’s the market?”  A common question.

For the past year, I have expressed cautious optimism…while knocking on wood!

Yet in the last month or so, I can back up my optimism with solid facts.  The shore market is VERY active.  Buyers are back.  More properties are posted Under Contract every day. 

As of today, there are a total of 79 properties under contract in Avalon and Stone Harbor, with a median list price of $1,200,000.

In the month of August, 31 properties sold (completed settlement), with a median selling price of $756,000.

If you have an interest in buying or selling in Avalon/Stone Harbor, please let me know: ann@anndelaney.com

I appreciate the opportunity to help!

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September 3, 2012

Retiring the Beach Tags

By ann

Pinned a beach tag to a pair of shorts for a long walk on the beach today…the last time for the 2012 season.

Did you complete your summer “bucket list”? Is is weird that my list includes food? Mack’s Pizza, Springer’s Ice Cream, Kohler’s Bakery, Green Cuisine, Isabelle’s, Bradley’s…a few of our favorites- only open in season. The list also includes a family trip to the water park (otherwise, walks on the Wildwood boardwalk are an off season item), and watching the full moon rise while kayaking. √√

After Labor Day, we start on the next list, including bike rides along the Ocean City boardwalk and around Cape May Point.

September and October promise beautiful beach days, lower humidity, and cooler nights. It’s our reward for working hard all summer 🙂

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September 2, 2012

TK Race

By ann

A tremendous turn out for the Tim Kerr 7 Mile and 5K races this morning!

I don’t have a final number yet, but based on the bib numbers at registration, well over 1,000 participated.

This event draws all ages ( I saw ages 7 to 77  in registration).  Entire families run together, as well a school cross country team.  It’s a terrific community race.

After that busy morning ;)  I hurried over to Kohler’s Bakery for a treat before starting my work day.

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September 1, 2012

Tim Kerr Charities

By ann

The Island Kid’s Splash and Dash will be held this evening at 6:30pm (30th Street and the beach).

Sunday morning:

 Cheer on the participants in the annual Tim Kerr 7 Mile Run.  Registration begins at 7am in the Avalon Community Hall, and the race starts at 8:30am at 30th Street and Avalon Avenue.

Funds raised are distributed through Tim Kerr Charities to local organizations.

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September 1, 2012

Blue Moon

By ann

Well, the ocean and the sky were blue!

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August 30, 2012

Sale Activity

By ann

While making appointments for this weekend, I was told that 2 of the 6 properties I wanted to show are under contract.

Our multiple listing service hot sheet provides proof of an improving market. There are several Avalon and Stone Harbor properties posted as under contract every day.  It’s exciting to see.

Realistically, we may not see values increase for some time. Buyers are taking advantage of “the bottom”- making decisions based on recent comparable sales. They are willing to pay current market value…but not an inflated price.

If you would like information regarding island real estate:  ann@anndelaney.com

I appreciate your business!

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August 30, 2012

Preparations for the Weekend

By ann

Heavy “traffic volume” in a shore town means the runners, bikes, and baby strollers out number the cars!  That will definitely be the case this weekend.

The beaches are groomed, and we are ready!

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August 28, 2012

Labor Day Weekend

By ann

How did that happen?  Didn’t we JUST watch the fireworks??

The annual Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run will take place on Sunday, September 2nd.  As always…I will be helping with registration in the air conditioned Community Hall ;) 

Looking forward to a busy week and weekend on the island.

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August 22, 2012

“This Will Be Funny”

By ann

Okay…that was NOT my first thought when I crashed in my kayak this morning.

I was just starting out- and I know to wait between sets of waves for the lull.  However, this morning, the breaking waves weren’t cooperating…and I decided to forge ahead.

As I was paddling out, a large wave broke over my head and turned the boat sideways.  I wasn’t in deep water yet, so I scraped along the bottom (did you know you can get really sandy while IN the ocean??) and ended up below the boat.

I knew I twisted my back when I tried to get up.  Knew the boat hit my face, but didn’t feel the “egg” right away.   Briefly thought about setting the purple kayak free in the ocean 😉

So, I went home with a bruised ego (of course people on the beach were watching), sore back, scraped shoulder…and a very attractive black eye.

P.S. It’s been a full week since my kayaking mishap. My side is still a sore, and the black eye is fading to an ugly yellow (and can be partially disguised with make-up). The former hockey players in my office have no sympathy!

Taking a break from ocean kayaking for awhile…

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August 20, 2012

Monday

By ann

A bit overcast today- and slightly cooler temperatures.  Is this our first sign of fall?  No rain, so still a good day for a bike ride, or reading on the porch.

The downtown shopping areas were busy (store owners LOVE a cloudy day).  Guessing there were lines for the movies…and crowds out at the Cape May County Zoo.

P.S. Started this post earlier today. By mid-afternoon, the sun made an appearance, and families hurried to the beach!

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