They seem happy…
However, our weekend visitors walking around town in shorts and t-shirts look a bit chilly!
More sun and warmer temperatures expected tomorrow. Have a great weekend!
May 3, 2012
May Weekends
We are waiting for the clouds to depart and the warm air to return…
Expecting a busy weekend- Stone Harbor is hosting the Coastal Living/Boat Show along 96th Street Saturday and Sunday. There will be food vendors and music, too.
AND, have you read about Saturday’s “super moon”? The best viewing spot will be on the beach. On Friday night, the moonrise is 6:29pm (if there are clouds on the horizon, it can be another 20 minutes to view over the ocean); and on Saturday, the moonrise is 7:45pm.
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May 1, 2012
Island Parking
Quarters in your car? Yes, it’s that time of year.
In Stone Harbor, the meters in the business district are operational as of today. The hours are 10am to 9pm in town; and 10am to 5pm for the 95th Street lot by the beach.
In Avalon, the day time parking in the business district along Dune Drive is limited to 2 hours starting May 15th (there are signs posted).
Also, watch for the blinking traffic lights to change over to regular traffic signals…and “No turn on red” in effect at the 96th Street intersections.
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April 30, 2012
Water Colors
The deep blue/green color of the ocean…a nice change after months of “gray”.
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April 29, 2012
Avalon & Stone Harbor NJ Real Estate
Looking to buy or rent in Avalon or Stone Harbor?
The Power Play Realty web site makes it easy. No pop up boxes or registration required. Just search…and dream!
For sales: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales
For summer rentals: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/rentals
For a complete MLS search for all of Cape May County: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/mls_search
And be sure to contact me for more specific information. I appreciate the opportunity to help. ann@anndelaney.com
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April 28, 2012
What’s the Difference?
Modest signs are located on 80th Street welcoming visitors to Avalon as they head north…and to Stone Harbor going south.
During a closing yesterday, we were discussing the subtle differences between the 2 communities that share a 7 mile island.
The buyers vacationed in Avalon for many years before purchasing a condo in Stone Harbor.
In Avalon: it’s Dune Drive and Ocean Drive, Avalon Freeze, The Fishing Pier Grill, Paper Peddler, and Avalon Coffee.
In Stone Harbor: it’s Second Avenue and Third Avenue, Springer’s, Bud’s Market, Fred’s Tavern, and Coffee Talk.
Thankfully, both towns have a Hoy’s and Uncle Bill’s to call their own 😉
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April 24, 2012
Turning Green
New color on the dunes. Amazing that those green stalks looked like brown sticks just a few weeks ago.
Path off of the 123rd Street parking lot to Stone Harbor point (see yesterday’s post about nature walks).
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April 23, 2012
Best Nature Walks
Have you walked through the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary lately? This is a great time of year (read: before the bugs arrive) to check out the paths that wind through the 21 acres of maritime forest, salt water wetlands, and fresh water ponds. Access the various paths from both Second Avenue and Third Avenue near 114th Street.
Another must do in early spring (before the gnats arrive) and at low tide is a walk around the wetlands side of Stone Harbor Point.  Park at the end of Third Avenue past 122nd Street and look for the path on the right hand side. The path winds around to the left and leads to the 2 raised look out platforms.  Â
And, any time of the year, walk along the 9th Street jetty in Avalon.   Look for sea otters near the rocks, and dolphins in the inlet. Back in December, I even saw a whale passing through (well, just the spout in the distance…but still exciting for Avalon). Â
See my December post: whale watching
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April 22, 2012
Beach House Stats
It’s an ideal day to focus on the summer. And our recent sale activity confirms that many families are excited to become shore property owners by Memorial Day!
In the past 30 days:
21 single family homes SOLD in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ- ranging from a low of $537,500 for a basic rancher in the 200 block of 20th Street; to $2,275,000 for a 1993 built upside down style home on the beach block of 74th Street. The median selling price was $1,100,000.
9 condo/townhouse units SOLD– ranging from $367,500 for a 2 bedroom unit located above a restaurant in Avalon; to $822,500 for a 2010 built side by side townhouse style condo on 29th Street. The median selling price was $650,000.
2 duplex properties SOLD in Stone Harbor (1 building with 2 dwelling units); the median selling price was $722,500.
1 commercial property SOLD– a former art studio/shop on the corner of 109th Street and Third Avenue in Stone Harbor- sold for $545,000.
1 vacant lot SOLD– corner of 17th and Avalon Avenue, Avalon for $999,000.
And,there are an additional 64 properties sale pending with settlement scheduled for the near future. The median list price for all properties sale pending is $1,097,000.
I am happy to provide more specific data regarding real estate values in the area. ann@anndelaney.com
Thank you for your interest!
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Year Round Residents
Down The Shore author Jen Miller posted an article last week on NewsWorks, New Jersey: Declining Barrier Island Population. An interesting read that hits “close to home”.Â
Disclaimer: observations are based on my life experiences as both a resident, and a real estate agent.Â
While it may seem obvious to focus on the high cost of housing, the job market is also a real factor.Â
Think about the people you know living on the island year round: they are most likely local business owners, real estate agents…or retired. The need for other professions is limited.
When I attended Avalon Elementary in the late 1960s/early 1970s, our family was considered small with just 4 children. It was not unusual to see 6 or more siblings in the school.  And, one family even contributed 10 kids to the cause!Â
Those “kids” left the area for higher education, and moved to a location best suited for their career.  In recent years,  families (who stayed or moved here) have fewer children to attend the elementary schools.
As Jen concluded in the article, the barrier island schools and governments have no choice but to face the changing demographic. Shared services is a realistic solution…especially for communities occupying the same island of “sand”.