Out of the Office Message

Quick family trip…will be back in the office on Tuesday May 17th.

May post a few (beach!) pictures on Twitter 🙂

 

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There’s Still Time!

RentSignIt’s not too late to find a great summer vacation rental in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ.

We have new inventory (from recent sales) and a few cancellations.

Please pass the along the word…and the link to our web site!

I am happy to better describe a property and/or location.

609-967-7950

Thank you for your interest!

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Lost in Translation?

There are several quirky words/phrases commonly used by island residents.

Here’s a quick primer:

The Five & Dime (original reference for Hoy’s 5 & 10)

Off shore (description of the mainland communities; typically Cape May Court House)

Second Avenue (Dune Drive in Stone Harbor)

Third Avenue (Ocean Drive in Stone Harbor, AND a street near the inlet in Avalon…confusing!)

Gully (tidal pool)

Sandbar (the high spot in the ocean just past the gully that the lifeguards allow you to reach mid tide)

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That’s Better!

The sun has returned 🙂

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Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund

GolfTournementSince 1992, Brendan’s Fund has provided compassionate assistance to Cape May and Atlantic County’s pediatric cancer patients.

Now affiliated with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the endowment fund will continue to help local families.

Yesterday, the skies cleared just in time for the 11th Annual Golf Tournament.  A fun event…even for non-golfers!

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For more information:  Brendan’s Fund web site

 

 

 

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Downtown Stone Harbor- What’s New?

Observations from my walks:

A new gelato shop on the north side of 96th Street (near Global Pursuit) and a creperie across the street just below 96th Street Pub.

Douglass Candies moved in to the corner spot at 96th and Third Avenue (previously the glass shop).

Eco-Alley moved from the opposite corner (next to Green Cuisine) just across the street on Third Avenue (near the Christmas Paisley Shop).  Gypsy Lane (a design company) now occupies the corner location.

Waypoint (gift shop) moved from the alley at 97th Street to a street front location (previously Christina’s).  And next door, there are signs for a market (thinking a gourmet deli?).

Spiaggetta Trattoria on the corner of 98th and Third Avenue is expanding with a panini shop – using the space of the former barber shop next door.

The exterior of the Coffee Talk building received an attractive facelift, and a new tenant: Fishin’ Pier Grill South (open for breakfast and lunch).

And of course we are all waiting for the grand opening of the new movie theater!

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Optimism

Summer home owners are getting ready for the warmer weather.

I saw this pretty setting while walking by wearing a fleece jacket, and hat 🙂

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Cooler by a Mile?

Yes, chilly by the beach today!

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Tuesday Morning Views

Feels like summer!

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“Highest Part of the Island”

Selling real estate on the island for 30+ years, I can’t tell you how many home owners proclaim that their property is located “on the highest part of the island”.   I’ve even heard my husband make the claim about our street when talking with neighbors!

For clarification, the Borough of Stone Harbor provides supporting data – a color coded brochure mailed to each property owner (and available on their web site):

http://stone-harbor-nj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GeneralElevationMapColor.pdf

The green sections are the true “highest points” in Stone Harbor.  Most are along the beach/ dunes, and in the south end past the Bird Sanctuary.  The white areas are next, and cover most of the blocks between First and Second Avenues.  The blocks between Second and Third Avenues are a mixture of white and yellow elevations.  In my experience, the yellow areas will see standing water in the street during a heavy rain storm/high tide combination.  The bayside of town is mostly orange, with sections of pink (the lowest elevation).  These areas will flood during storms.  Residents are told to move their cars to avoid salt water damage. Flooding may be limited to the street and just over the sidewalk- but potential buyers should be aware of the situation.

The elevation levels in Avalon follow a similar pattern-  the highest sections are closer to the beach rather than along the bay (with the exception of the man-made lagoon area- Pelican, Seagull, Flamingo, and Heron Drives).

Bottom line? When you live in a beautiful community surrounded by water, understanding the lay of the land is just part of the deal 🙂

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