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  • Life at the Beach

    This view made me smile as I walked along the beach last evening.  It was a bright spot after a few days of rainy weather.

    The sun has returned today- with a comfortable, dry breeze. 

    On tap for this weekend: Avalon Yard Sale (owners throughout the town will be participating), flower (and hoagie) sales to benefit both the Avalon Fire Department and Stone Harbor Garden Club. More restaurants and shops opening for the season this weekend, too.  Hey, did I mention Kohler’s Bakery will be open Saturday and Sunday??  Taking extra long walks in anticipation of a cream donut 😉

  • New House with a Pool

    Looking to spend the summer in Avalon, NJ?

    This beautiful home was completed in September 2010, and features numerous upgrades.

    Upside down style and an open floor plan ideal for entertaining at the shore.  Inlet views from the front deck, and a heated salt water pool in the private back yard.

    $1,450,000 mostly furnished.

    Additional information and pictures available on our web site.  Please contact me with any questions ann@anndelaney.com   I appreciate your interest.

  • There’s Still Time…

    Excellent value- a 3 bedroom/2 bath first floor condo located just 1/2 block to the beach!

    $539,900 furnished, and with instant rental income.

    Pictures and additional information available on our web site for 55 32nd Street, Unit 1, Avalon NJ.

    Please contact me with any questions ann@anndelaney.com   I appreciate the opportunity to help.

  • 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”. 

    Disclaimer: observations are based on my life experiences as both a resident, and a real estate agent. 

    While it may seem obvious to focus on the high cost of housing, the job market is also a real factor. 

    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! 

    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”.

  • Damp Saturday

    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 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.

  • 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.

  • Water Colors

    The deep blue/green color of the ocean…a nice change after months of “gray”.

  • 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

  • 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 😉