WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET? Buyer demand remains solid, and listing inventory remains tight. Properties continue to be placed under contract with recent sales ranging from around $400,000 to around $14,000,000. For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute reports:
Avalon: https://reports.longandfoster.com/r?boundary=5ea32953da2e325e445c76da
Stone Harbor: https://reports.longandfoster.com/r?boundary=5ea463bdda2e325e445ccbe3
GET ‘EM READY! With less that two weeks until Memorial Day Weekend, it’s time to make final preparations for the summer season. Need last-minute help finding a contractor or vendor? Call or email me!
WHAT’S ON YOUR SUMMER BUCKET LIST? Read a new book on the deck? Reconnect with friends over dinner? Take a sunrise walk on the beach? Now’s the time to make your summer plans, and carve out time for your bucket list items! Try a new restaurant, teach your grandchild how to fish, take golf lessons—make your list!
LAST CHANCE FOR DISCOUNTED SEASONAL BEACH TAGS! If you haven’t yet purchased your beach tags, you can order them online and have them shipped. Check them out!
Avalon: https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/products/avalon-2025-seasonal-beach-tag-copy
Stone Harbor: https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/products/stone-harbor-2026-seasonal-beach-tag
Beginning June 1st, season beach tag prices increase by $5.
SELLING THIS FALL? LET’S TALK NOW! Ready to sell but want to enjoy one last summer at the shore? Let’s talk now about listing your property for sale with a fall settlement! Many buyers are here during the summer, giving your property maximum exposure, and they’re often willing to wait until fall to settle, giving you a full summer at the shore! Call or email me and we’ll devise a strategy to achieve your goals!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Exit Zero Jazz Festival. Indoor and outdoor performances at various Cape May venues. May 15th to 17th. More info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2026-spring-exit-zero-jazz-festival-tickets-1909126521819
- Sea Creatures with Amazing Features. For ages 4+, by the Wetlands Institute. Stone Harbor Library, Saturday, May 16th, 2pm to 3pm.
- Legend in a Glass: Napa Valley Wine Dinner, The Washington Inn, Sunday, May 17th, 5pm to 8pm. Info & Reservations: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/napawinedinner
- Shimmers Coffee Bar & Cocktail Lounge Open House. Complimentary open house celebrating the debut of the all-new Shimmers Coffee Bar & Cocktail Lounge at Icona Avalon in honor of the resort’s 10th Anniversary. Thursday, May 21st, 3pm to 6pm.
- Membership Open House, The Reeds at Shelter Haven. Explore membership options with an exclusive access tour, complimentary light bites, live music. Thursday, May 21st, 5pm to 7pm.
- Horseshoe Crabs & Shorebirds & You. Presented by the NJ Audubon. Cape May Court House Library, Thursday, May 21st, 6pm to 7pm. Registration requested: https://cmcl.org/event/15733621
- Avalon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Parade begins at 32nd Street and Dune Drive at 9am and heads north to Veterans Plaza, where the ceremony will be held at approximately 9:40am. Monday, May 25th, 9am.
- Stone Harbor Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies. Monday, May 25th. Memorial Service at Stone Harbor Volunteer Fire Company, 10am; Memorial Day Parade, 11am; Memorial Day Ceremony at Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor, 11:30am; Memorial Day Ceremony at American Legion Post 331, 12:30pm.
- The Music of Frank Sinatra in 1966. A tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes by pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels. Avalon Free Public Library, Wednesday, May 27th, 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
- Soar and Shore Airshow presented by Visit Atlantic City. Performances are expected to include a US Air Force F-22 Raptor, a US Marine Corp F-35B Lightning II, USAF F-16C Fighting Falcons, a MIG 17F, and more. The show will be visible from the Atlantic City beach and boardwalk, and general admission is free. Friday to Sunday, May 29th to 31st.
- Avalon Art & Authors on Dune. Along Dune Drive. Saturday, May 30th, 9am to 3pm.
- Somm’s Table: Germanic Wines. The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, May 31st, 3pm to 4pm. Info & Reservations: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/somms-table-chile-766bj-drfgm
- Family Promise of Cape May County 16th Anniversary Gala. Entertainment by The Fabulous Grease Band, Silent Auction, Raffles, 50/50. The Grand Hotel Penthouse Ballroom, Cape May, June 5th, 5pm to 10pm. For info & tickets visit https://familypromisecmc.org/events
- Escape the Cape Triathlon. Swim off the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, bike 23 miles, run 5 miles. Sunday, June 7th. Details and registration here: https://www.delmosports.com/events/escape-the-cape-new-jerseys-best-triathlon
- Stone Harbor Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants will offer dining specials. Sunday, June 7th through Saturday, June 13th.
- Birding South Cape May, presented by the Cape May Bird Observatory. Wednesday, June 10th, 4pm to 6pm. Registration and info here: https://cmcl.org/event/15409912
