Work Commute

Which is more stressful- the Schuylkill Expressway at rush hour…or Dune Drive on 4th of July weekend?

Stay alert for:

The woman leaving the Sunday Farmer’s Market carrying her haul of bacon on a stick.

Bike riders juggling their oversized purchases from Hoy’s.

The late arrivals to Boot Camp at the 81st Street rec area.

Oh no…church is letting out!

The sudden car stops for family drop off at Uncle Bill’s.

The Tour de France trainees exceeding the 25 mph speed limit.

Whew…I found a parking spot near my office- I feel like I won the video game 😉

P.S.  Monday 7/3/17- Today I drove on Ocean Drive to work- only hazards were the speedy turtles crossing the road!

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Market Stats- June 2017

UnderContractSignAnother active month for real estate sales in Avalon and Stone Harbor NJ.

A total of 31 properties SOLD (settlement) in June, with an overall median selling price of $1,595,000.

Of those sales, 11 were condominium/townhouse properties, ranging from an efficiency unit in Twin Gables (100th and First Avenue) for $338,000; to a bay front townhouse style unit at 34th and Ocean Drive for $1,475,000.  The median selling price for all condo/townhouse units: $655,000.

The remaining 20 sales were single family properties, ranging from a cottage on the 200 block of 23rd Street for $710,000; to a custom bay front home at 99th and Sunrise Drive for $5,300,000.  The median selling price for all single family homes: $2,050,000.

There are an additional 65 properties under contract with settlement scheduled in the near future.  The median asking price for those sale pending: $1,550,000 (final selling numbers are posted after closing).

If you have questions regarding market values in Avalon or Stone Harbor, I am happy to help!  ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com

Thank you for your continued interest.

 

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July 2nd and July 4th

Two opportunities to watch the fireworks this week:

Sunday July 2nd- 95th Street beach in Stone Harbor (new location and date)

Tuesday July 4th- 30th Street beach in Avalon

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Summer Birds

Oystercatchers

Recently, I noticed that my year round beach friends are not as skittish when I walk by.

In contrast, the seagulls will practically dare you to trip over them- forcing walkers to move out of THEIR way!

Maybe the oystercatchers are following their lead 🙂

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“Not Fancy”

Yesterday, I left the office for an hour for “maintenance” and was kidding with the young lady at the nail salon not to tell!

Because of my busy summer work schedule, I don’t look at these appointments as a luxury.  In fact, I request the express version so that I can be in and out quickly.

The nail technician knows what I do for a living, and shared a funny observation.  She said that I’m “not fancy” like other real estate agents she knows.

She even clarified her reasoning: it’s because I don’t wear a lot of jewelry, heavy make-up or frilly clothes! Oh, and I don’t have long nails!

Ironically, I usually stop in on a day off in my completely un-fancy mode.  Yesterday, I was at least dressed for work!

I decided to take her observation as a compliment.  I guess my practical appearance reflects my practical personality.

I am who I am 😎

 

 

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Monday Views

Comfortable temperatures and low humidity…perfect beach weather!

Happy to help you plan a visit (weekly rental) or a more extended stay (purchase)!

ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com

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Islandman Triathlon

The weather cooperated – mostly.

The Avalon Beach Patrol determined that the ocean was too rough for the swim portion (good call…huge waves!)

And the sun returned in time for the finish line.

For race results, visit the Tim Kerr Charities web site

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Thursday Views

Cooler by a Mile…and by the ocean!

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Calling all Procrastinators!

RentSignSo you haven’t planned your shore vacation yet?  That’s fine.

We are prepared for the last minute calls with a variety of rental options.

Search our web site:  http://www.powerplayrealty.com/rentals

OR   call/email me with your request    

609-967-7950

ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com

Thanks for your interest!

Ann

 

 

 

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A Realistic View of the Past

I understand the need to reminisce…especially as we grow older.  We often prefer to focus on the “good old days” and dismiss the realities of our history.

The article in Sunday’s New York Times about the Jersey Shore stirred up a few emotional conversations and comments.

Well, I’m here as the voice of reason!

Avalon in the “good old days” was still sparsely developed, with large land areas covered with marsh grass and reeds.  Trucks regularly rode up and down the streets to spray for mosquitos and green heads (likely DDT or other now banned chemicals!).  The children of the island thought it was fun to run behind the trucks through the “white cloud”- yikes!

Cottages were built low to the ground (more vulnerable to flooding), and often without insulation or central heat (and certainly not air conditioning).  It was an upgrade to have a clothes washer out in the shed!

In the 70s, my sisters and I were grateful for waitressing jobs at the old Whitebrier (20th and the beach). Those were the days before smoke free restaurants.  The smell from second hand smoke was imbedded in our polyester uniforms forever!

By the 1980s, I was selling real estate on the island.  Ironically, even back then buyers grumbled about high sale prices.  I would often hear stories of missed opportunities from years past.

Over the years, and still today, buyers purchasing a modest condo are in awe of the water front property owners.  And, first time buyers are in awe of the condo owners.  The seashore real estate food chain!

Even with the inevitable changes, Avalon and Stone Harbor continue to be premier coastal communities.

And I’m lucky to call the island my home 🙂

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