January 21, 2016

Snowy Sunrise

By ann

With all of our focus on the weekend storm…this morning’s snow preview was a surprise!

SnowThursday

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January 18, 2016

Coastal Storm?

By ann

Weather rumblings for a nasty weekend storm.  Hopefully by now, your shore house is prepared for the winter ahead.

But just in case-

Are the trash cans and your outdoor furniture stored or secured?

Likewise for storm/screen doors, as well as the door for the outside shower.

Heat set between 55 – 60 degrees?

If you decide to ride down AFTER a snow storm, keep in mind the snow plows (well, Borough trash trucks with plows attached!) will clear the center of the street…creating a wall of snow in front of driveways.  Wear your boots and bring a snow shovel for access to your home.

When is spring???

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January 17, 2016

Snow Day?

By ann

Well, a few flurries…our first for the season.

A great day to think about time on the beach 😉

To browse through sale properties in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ, click HERE

Or, to search for a vacation rental, click HERE

I am here to help answer questions about the area and/or specific properties  609-967-7950 or ann@anndelaney.com

Thank you for your interest!

Summer

 

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January 16, 2016

January Crowds

By ann

More birds than people!

Jetty

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January 12, 2016

Colorful Sky

By ann

In January, low cloud cover and gray skies are common.  Fortunately, the days usually start and end in full color!

PinkTuesday

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January 11, 2016

January Will Always Be January

By ann

frozenpipesYes, it’s been mild.  Yes, I’m happy for the reasonable gas bills.  Yes, it’s been great to occasionally wear fewer layers when walking along the beach.

But, it’s January.  And cold temperatures are the norm.

So why are property owners taken by surprise by winter?  Why is their heat turned off…or outside faucets still on?

Hearing about damage from last week’s quick arctic blast.  The combination of freezing temperatures and wind caused exposed pipes to freeze, crack, and then leak while thawing.

Tips to winterize your shore house

 

 

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January 9, 2016

Sea Foam

By ann

Mother Nature’s cleaning day!

SeaFoam

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January 9, 2016

Comcast office in Avalon

By ann

At the end of January, the Comcast office in Avalon will close permanently.

Property owners (and real estate agents!) will miss the convenience of an in town location to swap out or pick up equipment.

The closest retail shop is now in Rio Grande (near the Shop Rite on Rio Grande Blvd/ Route 47).

For summer home owners, it may be easier to go on line to order equipment- especially if you are setting up seasonal service.

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January 5, 2016

Market Stats

By ann

salesignDecember is typically a slower month for seashore real estate, yet a total of 20 properties SOLD (settlement).

The majority of sales (13) were for residential homes, ranging from $975,000 for a 2 story home on 88th Street torn down immediately after closing, to $4,400,000 for a custom new construction on the beach block side of 68th and Dune Drive.  The median selling price for all single family homes- $1,891,250

There were 4 condo/townhouse sales, ranging from a 1 bedroom unit at the Merrimac (80th and Dune Drive) for $324,000, to $1,400,000 for a bay front townhouse on 12th and Ocean Drive.  The median selling price for all condo/townhouse units- $615,000

2 lots sold- a vacant parcel on the corner of 53rd and Dune Drive for $915,000; and a tear down cottage on the beach block of 84th Street (40′ lot) for $1,250,000.

1 commercial unit sold- 21st and Dune Drive for $280,000.

In addition, there are 52 properties sale pending, with a median list price of $1,395,000 (final selling prices are posted after settlement).

If you have any questions regarding market values in Avalon or Stone Harbor, I am happy to help!  609-967-7950 or ann@anndelaney.com

Thank you for your continued interest.

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January 2, 2016

Signs of Winter

By ann

Defined by the “signs” on businesses.

Just this weekend, “Thanks for a Great Season” and “See you in the Spring” posted on the doors of Pudgie Pelican, the Concord Cafe, and Hoy’s 5 & 10.

After tomorrow, we will see similar signs on a few more retail shops.

Thankful for the hardy business owners who stay open year round!  We appreciate the challenge and make an effort to show our support.

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