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  • More Sunday Sights

    beachpathsnowSnow boots instead of flip flops for a walk on the beach.  Temperatures still in the 20’s, but the sun felt great.

     

     

     

     

     

    HightidelineA distinct high tide line on the beach. 

     

     

     

     

     

    baysnow

    Snow on the marsh and some ice on the bay.

    Okay…that was fun.   I’m ready for spring!

  • Snowy Sunday Sights

    snowdeck Brilliant sunshine this morning- and at least 8″ of snow on our deck!

     

     

     

     

     

    104th and SHSnowSecond Avenue in Stone Harbor.

     

     

     

     

     

    SouthEndBBThe beach block of 73rd Street in the south end of Avalon- waiting for the snow plow!

    Looking forward to my walk on the beach after work…

  • And Snowing…

    I had a flashback when I stopped to take pictures of the dunes.  As “beach kids”,  the dunes were our sledding hills!   Isn’t that pathetic??   We could only make so many runs before we hit sand…a gross combination of wet snow and sand all over our clothes.     Keep in mind that snow is a rare event at the shore- so no long term environmental damage to the dunes   😉

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    95thSnow95th Street public parking area by the beach.

     

     

     

     

     

    BeachsnowA white out on the beach! 

     

     

     

     

     

    VillaMariaSnowThe Villa Maria Retreat House on 111th Street and the beach.

     

     

     

     

     

    kayaksnowThe snow is an interesting change of scenery…but I prefer summer!

  • Still Snowing…

    21stSnowThis snow storm is much more than the “light dusting” predicted.

     

     

     

     

    DuneDriveSnow

     21st Street boardwalk, 25th and Dune Drive, and the 21st Street Circle in Avalon.

     

     

     

     

    CircleAvalonsnow Sorry for the tilted pictures.  Trying to stay dry while checking out the snow!

  • Snow at the Shore

    snowon DuneDrThis is the view outside my office- just before 12 noon on Saturday.

    Looks pretty!  And more snow than we expected “for shore”  🙂

     

     

    HoysAnother view of Dune Drive in Avalon- looking across to Hoy’s 5 & 10.

    Huge snow flakes- and really coming down now.

  • January Stats

    Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ:  12 properties were posted as Under Contract (settlement within the next few months); and an additional 18 homes SOLD (final settlement) during this month . 

    Not bad for a cold January at the shore!

  • West Wind

    westwindGrateful for the sand dunes blocking the strong west winds as I walked along the beach! 

    Colder temperatures and maybe some snow?? expected later this week.

  • Monday Night

    WawaFor our summer visitors, this is an incredible site:  an empty Wawa parking lot!

    The locals appreciate the  businesses that tough it out through the slow winter months. 

    For example-  the lights are on every night at Nemo’s on 98th and Third Avenue in Stone Harbor.  Great pizza and reasonable dinner specials.

    P.S.  Another year round restaurant was recognized yesterday by the Borough of Avalon.  I happened to be in Maggie’s Restaurant for lunch while Mayor Martin Pagliughi presented a plaque to owners Maggie and Dan to commemorate their 20 years in business.   The mayor thanked them for their many contributions to the community over the years.   Congrats!

  • Salt Air

     saltair                                                                                                     I have a strong sense of smell.  One of my co-workers swears I was a sniffer dog in a past life. 

    While previewing houses, I find gas leaks, mold, rotted food, etc.  Such talent!

    My favorite smell?  Salt air, of course.  There is nothing better.  Take a deep breath and immediately feel healthier and more alive.

    The east wind carried the salt air smell to my front sidewalk this morning as I retrieved the newspaper.   I hurried through breakfast so that I could walk on the beach before work.  Great way to start the day!

  • Mortgage Interest Rates

    Rate sheets e-mailed to me today from several area lenders:  30 year fixed rate for loans less than $417,000 available for 5%.   Jumbo loans (over $417,000) have a slightly higher rate of 5.5%.  For loans greater than $750,000, the rate is 5.875%.  The adjustable rates are more attractive for the higher loan amounts-  4.75% range.

    One company promotes a special 2nd home loan program with just 10% down.

    I have good contacts with local representatives for the major mortgage companies if you are considering refinancing or buying new.  ann@anndelaney.com