What a difference a few weeks, days, hours make. My head is spinning!
To contrast the scary news, I need to remain grateful for:
Family (including the 3 most charming grandsons ever).
Caring co-workers helping each other so we all remain safe.
A close knit business community.
The opportunity to walk a few blocks to the ocean, breathe in salt air, and shed a few tears.
Stunning NEW single family home available for sale: $2,599,000.
6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, huge great room on the 2nd level plus a spacious family room overlooking the back patio area and pool.
For more details and pictures: Â Â MLS Link 291 44th Street, Avalon NJ
Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty has the name recognition of the high end brand…PLUS the local expertise of our team of agents and staff.
We live here. Â We work here. Â We love it here.
ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com
609-967-7950
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Avalon, NJ
The regulations regarding elevation play a major role with an owner’s plan to either renovate or build new.
A Flood Elevation Certificate is needed to determine the official elevation of both the land and the first floor living area. Â For example, “curb” elevations on the island range from 5 feet above sea level to just over 12 feet. Â The island may seem flat, but the subtle inclines exist!
Obviously a home with a lower curb elevation will need to be higher off the ground to meet code.
Now back to the charming beach cottages. Â A lender will require flood insurance which is calcuated on the elevation. Â If the home meets code, the annual premium will be approximately $900. Â If the structure sits too low, the premium could be as high as $5500.
When a major renovation is planned, the municipality will require the structure to be brought up to code, too.
At this point, a property owner can compare the cost of lifting/renovating their home, or building new.
If the lot is undersized and/or the structure is larger than would be permitted today, lifting may be the best option to retain livable square footage.
If you have any questions regarding local real estate, I am here to help! Â 609-967-7950
Thinking about warm summer days? Â Planning a vacation will definitely help!
Visit our web site to search for the ideal rental home: Â Rental Search
I am familiar with the properties offered, and happy to provide more details and suggestions based on your specific needs.
Booking direct with Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty has its perks: our leases are exempt from the NJ sales tax for transient rentals, and we do not charge a booking fee. Â Real savings for our customers and clients!
Ann Delaney (609) 967-7950
Thank you!
I’ve heard the question my entire life!
When I was a child, the answer was: “We go to school.” Â And I often had to clarify that we had an actual school- not classrooms on the beach!
In my teen years, the response was: “We go to school and work.”  Yes, there were year round businesses, and my sisters and I worked weekends  at a local restaurant.
As an adult, I’ve noticed the occasional look of envy OR pity from the person asking the question. Our very normal life includes work, grandchildren, and travel…and daily beach walks 😎
I was thinking about our unique lifestyle this morning as I placed yet another sand dollar on the porch table. Â The rinsed versions and sea glass end up on display upstairs!
Shore Life
Driving around the island, I would compare the occupancy of the homes to a typical Easter weekend.
It’s not packed, yet there are definitely more properties with lights on and cars in the driveway for this time of year.
I’m okay to share space with the second home owners as long we all follow the social distancing rules to stay healthy.