May 7, 2022

Stormy Weather!

By ann

Stay dry while watching the ocean roar!

Click HERE for our Tim Kerr Sotheby’s live Surf Cam 

30th Street beach, Avalon NJ

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April 26, 2022

Preparing Your Vacation Rental For Guests

By ann

Tis the season…

Time for power washing, yard clean up, turning on the outside shower, and cleaning the gas grill.

Rinse the outside trash/recycling receptacles.

Check the condition of the porch/deck furniture.  Scrub the cushions.

Clean ceiling fan blades and vents for the AC system.

Inventory the kitchen, and objectively review the condition of items.  Toss all rusty cookie sheets and scratched pans!

Wash the mattress pads and bed covers.  Replace pillows as needed.

Add hangers in the bedroom closets.  Tenants also appreciate a small chair in the bedroom.

Happy spring cleaning!

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April 23, 2022

Saturday Morning Views

By ann

Colorful sunrise this morning!

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April 18, 2022

Seals on the Beach

By ann

From late February until the end of April, we are on the look out for seals resting on the beach.

We are lucky enough to see 1 or 2 each year!

It was cold and windy this morning, and I was tempted to pass on our regular beach walk.  Thankfully, we bundled up and headed out.

This seal was one of the smallest we have ever seen.  And from a distance, it looked like a piece of driftwood or jetty rock.

A volunteer from The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine was on hand to mark the area (the pup was snoozing in a tire rut) and told us the seal arrived late Saturday and would likely return to the ocean today.

Pictures from a safe distance (zooming in with my phone) so we didn’t disturb the seal’s nap!

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April 14, 2022

Summer at the Beach

By ann

There’s still time to find a vacation rental in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ!

Search our web site: Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty   and/or contact me to help.

ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com

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April 9, 2022

Early Morning Solitude

By ann

The sunrise, a few feathered friends, and this morning, a large pod of dolphins!

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April 7, 2022

How’s the Market?

By ann

On national news, I hear various descriptions of the current real estate market.

The most creative so far (from a segment on the Today Show): “savagely unhealthy”

With the lack of inventory, buyers are forced to compete against many other interested parties.  This in turn leads to frustrated customers…and ultimately higher prices.

During my 40 years in the Avalon and Stone Harbor real estate business, I have navigated a variety of market cycles.   Despite those fluctuations,  for the majority of property owners, a shore home remains one of their best investments.

We watch the numbers on our retirement account statements change, and likewise, the market value of our homes.  The numbers remain paper gains or losses until we are ready for our next adventure.  With real estate, we have the unique benefit of renting the property to generate income if needed.

I appreciate the opportunity to help with your local real estate plans!

ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com    609-967-7950

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March 31, 2022

Signs of Spring

By ann

A few stalks of green dune grass are starting to appear.  Warmer days ahead!

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March 27, 2022

Beachwalking = Realestating ;)

By ann

Beautiful views in all directions!

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March 26, 2022

Time to Upgrade

By ann

When we built our current home 17 years ago, flat screen TVs were new technology…and cost a fortune!

Because I’m frugal, I could not justify updating our sets even as Smart TVs and voice remotes became the norm.

Earlier this month, Private Eyes/Cooltronics returned to our house to finally replace what they installed in 2005!  They hauled away 2 HEAVY flat screens and 2 old console sets (I’m frugal, remember?)

With our new set up, we can catch up with the rest of the world on Netflix shows and movies.  I now understand “binge watching”  as we power through the past seasons of Ozark!

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