Birder?

How did this happen?

After years (and years…and years) of walking the beach and kayaking in the back bay, I can now identify several species of shore birds by sight, and even by sound.

This time of year, I am entertained by the precise fishing skills of the ospreys.

And, I try to photograph the colorful and fast moving  American oystercatchers.

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There are at least 6 hanging out near the Point in the south end of Stone Harbor (traveling in pairs).

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Southend Avalon- New Construction

Great opportunity to be involved with selections for this NEW home on 77th Street in Avalon NJ.

Popular floor plan- 3 levels of spacious living and decks…plus a heated pool!  Approximately 3800 square feet.

MLS link- for more information and pictures of a similar home- click here.

$2,195,000 with all appliances included.  December 2016 completion.

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Real Estate = Relationships

OfficeWhile creating a new ad for the office, the agents/staff of Tim Kerr’s Power Play Realty agreed that our tag line should mention relationships.

We are a small office, yet manage to retain an impressive market share.

One strength is maintaining long term business relationships with our owners and tenants.

Yesterday, I tweeted about an emotional goodbye to property owners selling after 34 years in Avalon.  I helped them purchase the home in 1982.  Now I am helping them sell in 2016.  It’s an honor to feel their trust.

Today, a past tenant stopped in with relatives who are now renting with me.  We first met in 1997 when I showed her a small apartment to rent for the season.  Her family rented the same place for almost 10 years.  She thanked me for “changing her life”.  Her summers in Avalon set the stage for enduring friendships.  One daughter married a young man from Avalon.  Her other daughter started a career in fashion from a job at the local surf shop. Wow…the visit made my day.

So, it’s not just sales and rentals…it’s experiences and memories.  We understand that aspect of our job, and work hard to earn your confidence.

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Stone Harbor Beach Update

I posted earlier in the week about the Avalon beaches.

In Stone Harbor, the beaches from 80th Street to the down town area are in great shape (picture of the 88th Street pavilion below).  Use caution when walking along the 84th Street area while the Borough completes the drain pipe removal.

South of 96th Street, the public works department is actively making repairs to the dune paths for better access.  There are still a few in need of more sand to even out the slope (picture of the 108th Street path).

The beach widens again south of Nuns’ Beach (111th Street) and all those paths are in good shape.

Due to beach erosion near the Point, the Borough will not be able to accommodate the Hobie Cats this summer (typically 121st and south to the jetty).

And until all beach access points are repaired, many paths remain closed for safety reasons.

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Colorful Downtown Avalon

Green grass and flowering trees around Veterans Plaza, 21st Street, Avalon NJ

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Avalon Beach Update

I walked on my lunch break today (the advantage of an office near the beach…and leaving sneakers in my car!)  Plus, I wanted to provide an update on the condition of the beach, and access paths.

27th Street north to the jetty (8th Street):

The beaches adjacent to the boardwalk are in good shape (see top photo taken from 27th Street looking toward the fishing pier).  There are a few paths that need moderate repairs to smooth out the drop off at the end of the path (on the beach side).

From 20th Street and north, all beach paths are functional except those on 14th through 11th Streets (lower picture is of the 17th Street path). The Borough of Avalon plans to add sand to make the more substantial repairs to those paths.

And my observation from recent walks: the beaches from 30th Street and south to 80th Street are all in great shape, too.

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Spring at the Shore

The roller coaster weather of spring at the shore!

Much better conditions today, with the added bonus of the flowering pear trees blooming along Dune Drive 🙂

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Monday Views

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Windy—er

Yes, it’s often windy along the coast…but last night and today are REALLY windy!

Gusts that make your house shake.  Howling winds that sound like a freight train. Loose objects flying down the street. Outside shower doors banging.

On my drive to work, I avoided several runaway trash cans, and one toppled porta-potty!

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Market Stats, Avalon/ Stone Harbor NJ

salesignDuring the month of March, a total of 22 properties SOLD in Avalon and Stone Harbor.

In an unusual trend, condo/townhouse units sold out numbered the residential homes sold.

A total of 12 condo/townhouse units SOLD, ranging from a 2 bedroom street side condo at Hall Harbor (96th Street) for $382,500; to a 25th and Ocean Drive bay front townhouse built in 2013, with a large private pool for $1,600,000.  The median selling price of all condo/townhouse style units-  $760,000.

There were 8 residential sales, ranging from a renovated “court cottage” on Linden Lane in Stone Harbor for $667,000; to a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath upside down style home built in 2004 with a pool on 105th Street for $2,125,000.  The median selling price for all single family homes-  $1,315,000.

One multi-family property sold, a 4-plex on the corner of 28th and Avalon Avenue for $1,325,000.

And, one vacant lot on the corner of 20th and Avalon Avenue sold for $1,475,000.

There are an additional 62 properties sale pending, with a median asking price of $1,299,000 (final selling prices are reported after closing).

If you have any questions regarding values in Avalon or Stone Harbor, please let me know.  609-967-7950  or  ann@anndelaney.com

Thank you for your interest!

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