RAIN, RAIN…COME AGAIN! Two recent significant rainfalls have helped ease drought conditions somewhat, with more than five inches falling this month in the Atlantic City area, according to AccuWeather. Year-to-date rainfall in the area is still an inch short of average, however, and earlier this month the state asked residents to delay lawn watering and other yard projects in order to conserve water. As of March 20th, U.S. Drought Monitor identified coastal portions of Cape May County as areas of Severe Drought, with inland portions still in Extreme Drought. The month before all of Cape May County was in the Extreme Drought category.
EXISTING HOME SALES rose 4.2% in February according to a Wall Street Journal report based on data supplied by the National Association of Realtors. According to the article, the “shock” of mortgage rates is gone, as buyers now expect them to be 6% and 7%, as they are now. In our local market, 16 properties went under contract during February, and 17 have been reported under contract thus far in March.
BEACH TAGS ONLINE: Beat the rush, and purchase Avalon 2025 seasonal beach tags online! Avalon’s tags are available online from Jersey Cape Tags, the manufacturer, at https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/products/avalon-2025-seasonal-beach-tag Stone Harbor’s tags are not yet available online, but starting April 19th they can be purchased at the Beach Tag Office at 95th Street & the beach on weekends, or at Stone Harbor Borough during the week, beginning April 21st.
REMINDERS FOR RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS: With the summer season fast approaching, make sure your rental property is in tip top shape by taking a few steps today:
- HVAC system maintenance or tune ups should be performed in advance of the season; call your HVAC contractor now to schedule service—don’t wait until a breakdown occurs on a 100-degree July day!
- Call your pool company and schedule a spring opening early enough to correct any issues well before tenants arrive.
- Schedule your lawnmowing and spring plantings with your landscaper. Also, make sure your landscaper is aware of new mulch regulations that require any combustible mulch products to be at least 18 inches from houses, decks, or other structures.
- Changeover cleanings should be scheduled with your cleaning service.
- Contact your pest control company for any necessary treatments; it’s better to prevent bugs from entering as opposed to trying to eliminate them later.
WHAT’S YOUR PLAN for 2025? What are your real estate goals? If you’re thinking about a shore property, or if you need a larger–or smaller—one, let’s talk. We can discuss your goals, formulate a plan, and make it happen! Call or email me!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Stone Harbor’s Sip & Shop Weekend. Shop, sip, and sample your way around amazing shops, boutiques, spas, businesses, and restaurants! All day, April 4th & 5th.
- Wine Tasting at The Washington Inn. Drop-in retail wine tastings: sample six wines with an in-house wine pro. $30 tasting fee is applied toward any retain wine purchase. Monday, April 7th, 5pm-7pm.
- Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Avalon. 30th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am. To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
- Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Stone Harbor. 95th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am. To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
- Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Sea Isle City. Saturday, April 12th, 10am. To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/beach-sweeps/sites-and-registration
- Stone Harbor Job Fair. Visit with businesses looking for summer help; stop in the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a list of participating businesses. Downtown Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 12th, 10am to 4pm.
- Easter Bunny Express. Ride aboard the Cape May Seashore Lines train with the Easter Bunny. Saturday, April 12 through Saturday, April 19th. For schedules, info, and tickets, visit https://www.seashorelines.org/easter-bunny-express
- Bulk Trash Pickup, Avalon. Place items curbside from May 2nd through May 11th, for pickup to begin at 7am on May 12th.
- Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale. Avalon Garden Club Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune and Ocean Drives, Saturday, May 3rd, 8am to 3pm (Plant & Bake Sale), and Sunday, May 4th, 10am to 1pm (Plant Sale).
- Stone Harbor Spring Sidewalk Sale Weekend, Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th.
- Green Eggs & Sand. Horseshoe crab workshop, the Wetlands Institute. Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th. For info or to register visit https://wetlandsinstitute.org/green-eggs-and-sand/
- Avalon Paper Shredding Day, Avalon Public Works Building, Saturday, May 10th, 9am to 2pm.
- Bulk Trash Pickup, Stone Harbor, Monday, May 12th.
New Listings:
7800 Dune Drive, 203, Avalon, $439,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250846
29 E 28th Street, 7, Avalon, $749,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250845
274 21st Street, 274, Avalon, $1,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250823
2778 Dune Drive, Unit D, Avalon, $1,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250789
73 W 25th Street, Avalon, $4,050,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250791
457 20th Street, 457, Avalon, $4,100,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250840
149 10th Street, Avalon, $4,225,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250842
125 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250808
1088 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $5,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250784
4277 5th Avenue, Avalon, $9,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250821
Under Contract:
694 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $60,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250654
263 103rd Street, East, Stone Harbor, $2,177,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250425
302 84th Street, South, Stone Harbor, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250256
1118 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $2,700,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242550
10039 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $5,000,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250524
19 Heron Drive, Avalon, $7,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250695
2 84th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241639
Properties Sold:
700 Ocean Drive, B5, Avalon, $1,240,000, SOLD MLS#: 243468
265 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $3,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 243579
250 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,525,000, SOLD MLS#: 241725
