Yesterday was beautiful. Comfortable temperatures and exceptionally low humidity for August. We turned off the air conditioning and appreciated the fresh air in the house.
Great idea for the daytime…but for last night…not so much.
We don’t live in a rowdy neighborhood, but the houses are close together. So voices from a late night gathering on a nearby deck will carry. For the weekly tenants, this is their last night of vacation. For those of us who live/work here, it’s a “school night”!
Just as the party faded around 2am, the odor of a skunk blew in with the breeze. Do I sound as cranky as I feel?   Needless to say, the A/C is back on 😉
 The ocean was rough yesterday- the guards appreciated the extra help :) 
Real Estate at the Shore
My answer is “getting better”- defined by the number of recent transactions and my own experience.Â
When a settlement is complete,  the selling price is posted. For the most part, we are not seeing shockingly low prices. In fact, we often say that the price was a fair number for both the buyer and seller.
During just the past 30 days, 24 properties in Avalon & Stone Harbor sold/settled. There are an additional 33 sale pending with closings scheduled in the near future. That’s 57 buyers with enough confidence in the market to take the leap of seashore ownership!
We anticipate an active fall market as well. Buyers sense that we are “at the bottom” for pricing, and want to take advantage of the favorable interest rates. The inventory in certain segments of our market is finally at a more reasonable level (that makes our sellers happy- less competition).
If you, or someone you know is interested in a seashore purchase, please contact me   ann@anndelaney.com  or (609) 967-7950
 I appreciate the opportunity to help!