Planned ahead, and brought practical walking shoes to work (yes, different from the practical shoes I WEAR to work). Knew I needed to check 2 houses and take new pictures for our rental site…so I walked there by way of the beach.Â
The 48th Street beach path pictured was my exit ramp on the “commute”!
Market statistics for the past 30 days:
There were a total of 16 residential sales. The median selling price was $873,500. 9 sales in Avalon; and 7 in Stone Harbor.
There were 4 condo/townhouse sales ranging from $365,000 for an updated 2 bedroom unit on 13th Street; to $865,000 for a new construction side by side on 66th Street.
One sale was reported as a vacant lot- 100 block of 102nd Street for $1,225,000 (there was a home on the lot- sold as a tear down).
And, one multi-family sale reported: a triplex on 99th Street for $680,000.
The median price of the single family homes sold was $1,146,250. The selling prices ranged from $650,000 for a basic rancher on 13th Street; to $2,183,000 for an upside down style (built in 1989)Â on on the beach block of 75th Street.
There are an additional 37 properties sale pending in Avalon, Stone Harbor, with settlement scheduled in the near future. The list price of the pending sales range from $325,000 for a 2 bedroom condo; to $4,795,000 for an older ocean front home on a large lot. The median listing price is $1,095,000.
If you would like additional details, please contact me ann@anndelaney.com
Thank you for your interest!
According to the local fishing experts…the stripers are running!Â
I originally tweeted this morning about the “fishermen”…then amended my description to include this skilled “fisherwoman”!
Results!
Fun to watch as I walked the beach before work. Another incredible day.
You know it’s a seashore Christmas parade when one of the “floats” is a decorated beach cleaning tractor 
Perfect weather and a great turn out for the annual event.
Do you need motivati0n to purchase a shore home? Oh, okay…
Ready? Great! Contact me to discuss :)       ann@anndelaney.com
Over Thanksgiving dinner, I tried to explain my obsession with Twitter to family members.
This is a tech savvy group- with plenty of smart phones, tablets, Kindles, and Facebook accounts between all 3 generations. Yet my 4,000+ tweets seem bizarre (and admittedly, some are).
I recently posted how I relied on Twitter during the hurricane : https://anndelaney.com/2011/08/29/technology-during-irene/ and the blizzard of 2010. It’s been a great way to instantly communicate with property owners and others who just love the shore. I “share” my beach walks with others…even in the middle of winter!
But the surprise bonus of Twitter is the amazing connections. I read first hand accounts as events take place…a completely different perspective.
For example, shortly after the devastating tsunami, I started following a Japanese woman who works in Tokyo for the New York Times. She traveled to the villages and posted heart breaking reports.Â
On the 10 year anniversary of 9/11, I followed a young woman whose sister died on Flight 93 in Shanksville, PA.  It was as if I was sitting next to her at the memorial services. Her comments were respectful and incredibly honest. Another woman tweeted about her experience of living in New York City, and the days spent searching for her friends. Emotional storytelling, 140 characters at a time.Â
On the lighter side, there are posts that make me laugh out loud- I follow some smart, witty people!
If you would like to follow along: http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach
Have you noticed the brilliant colors just before sunrise, and after sunset?
The best views are by the water (beach or bay).  This morning, the clouds were a soft pink over the beach front homes. So pretty!
The island events continue today- shopping, music, food, etc. And, a comfortable night to watch the annual Christmas Parade: north along Third Avenue from 104th Street to 96th Street, then right on 96th Street toward Second Avenue…starting at 6:30pm.
 Picture perfect weather to kick off the Thanksgiving weekend events!
Now THAT’S a sand sculpture! “Sand Santa” is on display- 96th Street in Stone Harbor (in the open lot next to Stone Harbor Pizza).
The artist arrived on Wednesday (during the pouring rain) and worked all day. He was back on site this morning for touch ups.
Holiday music and activities today and tomorrow in downtown Avalon and Stone Harbor. And the weather is incredible! Enjoy.
Dashing Through the Sand 5K
Need to work off a few Christmas cookies?Â
If you will be in Avalon NJ on Saturday, December 31st,  sign up for Dashing Through the Sand 2011 (5K fun run).
Registration opens at 8am at the Avalon Community Hall (30th and Avalon Avenue); race starts at 9am.
Proceeds benefit The Craig Kenneth Lozier Memorial Scholarship fund.