A clammer works a mud flat at low tide behind Stone Harbor.
THE HOUSING BOOM…THIS TIME IT’S DIFFERENT: The Wall Street Journal reports that the current real estate market “is the inverse of the previous boom…in nearly every meaningful way.” (WSJ, March 15, 2021). Among the factors cited are larger down payments and tighter credit standards than before; limited supply of housing versus too much new construction last time; demand this time around is driven by Covid and a new focus on where we live, including renovations for more space or vacation home purchases. Read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-pandemic-ignited-a-housing-boombut-its-different-from-the-last-one-11615824558?st=u3lci7gz7o89w5s&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
ROCKET LAUNCH IN FLORIDA? CATCH IT AT THE JERSEY SHORE! Yes, the recent SpaceX rocket launched from Cape Canaveral was visible from the Jersey Shore and caught by photographer Jennifer Khordi as it passed! Six of Jennifer’s incredible photos are here:
WHERE CAN YOU FIND A SNOW LEOPARD, a black bear, an African bison, and an elk? Right in Cape May County, of course, at the Cape May County Park & Zoo! An 8-year-old female snow-leopard named Maliha is the latest addition to the zoo, joining an enormous variety of residents. The zoo is widely regarded as a local treasure, open 10am to 4pm daily, and is free to visit (donations are appreciated!) Spend an hour or spend a day, at any time of year–and be sure to bring your camera!
AVALON, THEN & NOW: Those who enjoy Avalon’s history will enjoy this two-minute video showing old Avalon scenes, overlayed with the views from the same locations today. Some vintage structures are still visible today, while others have been overtaken with newly constructed homes. Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=TFg44yBTS_c
THE STONE HARBOR SHIVER takes on a new format this year, reincarnated as the Virtual Shiverrr & Shake. Sign up and then jump in the ocean between March 20th and May 2nd, then post your selfies to the event’s Facebook page. Registration is available from $25 to $45, depending upon the type of entry and whether you prefer a long sleeve tee or a hoodie to wear to keep warm after your plunge! Register here https://www.active.com/stone-harbor-nj/water-sports/swimming/stone-harbor-shiverrr-and-shake-2021 then post your selfies here: https://www.facebook.com/Stone-Harbor-Shiver-151496298199066/?ref=page_internal
New Listings:
55 W. 32nd Street, 1A, Avalon, $940,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210907
268 25th Street, Avalon, $2,549,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210918
178 39th Street, Avalon, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210881
5 W. 32nd Street, Avalon, $3,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 210888
Properties Under Contract:
7888 Dune Drive, 101, Avalon, $310,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210857
700 First Avenue, 315, Avalon, $445,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210804
8001 Second Avenue, 107, Stone Harbor, $629,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210783
7929 Dune Drive, 112 & 114, Avalon, $765,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210073
18 Marine Way, 18, Avalon, $1,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210892
140 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,949,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203113
4010 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,379,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 204047
10 W. 8th Street, Avalon, $3,300,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 190258
99 E. 27th Street, Avalon, $4,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210803
Properties Sold:
584 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $150,000, SOLD MLS#: 188416
9 Leonard Lane, Avalon Manor, $850,000, SOLD MLS#: 210190
309 80th Street, 0, Avalon, $2,025,000, SOLD MLS#: 204809
10705 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,345,000, SOLD MLS#: 203310
158 10th Street, Avalon, $2,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 210150
455 24th Street, Avalon, $3,299,900, SOLD MLS#: 210320
