Randy Leiser, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc., 2997 Dune Drive, PO Box 10, Avalon, NJ 08202
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This Weeks News 2/25/2016


LONG & FOSTER'S latest LuxInsight report is available for Cape May County. Focusing on properties priced at $1 million and above, the latest LuxInsight report shows the number of active listings has decreased compared to last year, while the number of sales and the median sale price have both increased...good news for the market. To view the full report click here: Long and Foster Luxury Housing Update - Cape May County, NJ.
 
FRALINGER STRING BAND will lead the pre-plunge parade along 96th Street toward the Stone Harbor Shiver on Saturday, March 12th. Shiver participants will march toward the beach on their way to a "refreshing" dip in the ocean. With any luck there won't be zero degree wind chills like those in Sea Isle City on the day of their Polar Bear Plunge.
 
Egret
This egret was hiding behind foliage while searching for food along Avalon Boulevard late last summer.
 
ALMOST TIME FOR BOATING! With the start of the boating season just a couple of months away, new boaters should be scheduling a boating safety class in order to obtain a boating license required to legally operate a boat in New Jersey waters. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering two boating safety classes in Cape May on Saturdays March 23rd and April 30th, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, at the US Coast Guard Training Center. The $56 course fee includes lunch. To register for the class, contact Theresa Appenzeller at (609) 898-0442 or tappenzeller@comcast.net.
 
SOUTH JERSEY GAS will be inspecting and replacing natural gas regulator valves that may have been affected by flood waters to ensure compliance with requirements of the Board of Public Utilities. Precision Pipeline Solutions, an authorized South Jersey Gas Contractor, will perform the inspection / replacement free of charge, in about 60 minutes. To schedule an appointment, please call 1 (844) 277-3111.
 
NEED PAINTING, REPAIRS, OR OTHER WORK DONE? Plan ahead and get your property ready for the summer season--now is the time to schedule it with your preferred contractor, before the pre-Memorial Day crush hits! If you need a recommendation for a contractor or service provider, please call or email me!

This Weeks News 2/18/2016


MARKET STATS:  The latest Long & Foster Market Minute report shows January sales increased compared to last year, as did the median sale price, while the number of listings available and the average number of days on the market both decreased. For the full report click here: The Long and Foster Market Minute Report. The increase in January sales in the local market mirrors an uptick in new home purchase activity nationwide--the Mortgage Bankers Association Builder Application Survey saw a 14% increase in mortgage applications for new homes compared to the previous month. Join the fun--contact me to get started on your shore purchase!
Market Minute Report
   Click above for the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report.
 
EVEN POLAR BEARS would be proud of those who participated in Sea Isle City's annual Polar Bear Plunge last weekend! With the ocean water temperature at 37 degrees, and air temperatures in the 20s with 20mph winds, the wind chill was near zero! In spite of frigid temperatures an enthusiastic crowd lined the beach and plunged into the surf last weekend. Did you miss the chance to take the plunge? You'll have another opportunity at the Stone Harbor Shiver on March 12th--see the event list below for details!
 
THE TOWNSEND'S INLET BRIDGE reopened to automobile traffic this past weekend. It's a welcome relief for those making the trip to Sea Isle City as it saves a circuitous, 20-minute drive via the mainland.
 
THE FISHIN' PIER GRILLE, a long-time Avalon favorite, will also be appearing in Stone Harbor this spring as the Fishin' Pier Grille South. The restaurant will be located at 97th Street & Third Avenue.
 
"OPENING SOON" signs are appearing in the windows of local stores and restaurants as they prepare to reopen. Last weekend's frigid winds and snow gave way to rain and warmer temperatures...Spring can't be far away!

This Weeks News 2/11/2016


WE'RE BACK in our Avalon office after rapid and thorough clean up following the flooding a couple of weeks ago. After a full drying and treating of all areas, new carpeting and fresh paint have our office looking brand new again! Stop by and see us on your next trip to the Island!

THE TOWNSEND'S INLET BRIDGE is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic on Friday, February 12th. The rebuilding of the roadway leading to the Avalon side of the bridge is mostly complete. Once the bridge reopens it's expected to remain open, unless temporary lane closures are needed to complete maintenance work.

Ocean Waves
A brisk wind blows spray off the top of a wave as it makes its way toward the beach.

SUMMER JOB FAIR: Coffee Talk in Stone Harbor will host a Summer Job Fair on Saturday, April 9th from 11am to 3pm, at 299 97th Street. A variety of Stone Harbor businesses will be represented. If you're looking for a summer job of a different sort, perhaps you'd like to work at the Cape May County Zoo? They're looking for seasonal help to assist with summer camps and instruction. Click here for details: Seasonal Help Sought at Cape May County Park and Zoo.

NINE NEW PAIRS of bald eagles have been identified in southern New Jersey, with a total of 161 nesting pairs identified throughout the state. Preferring to live in wooded areas near open water, South Jersey is home to a significant portion of the state's bald eagle population, with more than 40% of bald eagle pairs living near the Delaware Bay shoreline, including Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties. Whether you're bird watching, whale watching, or fishing, Avalon & Stone Harbor are central to the many wildlife-related activities on the Jersey Cape!

This Weeks News 2/4/2016


LONG & FOSTER has been recognized by Lifestory Research as America's Most Trusted Residential Real Estate Brokerage. The findings are based on surveys of more than 15,000 residential home shoppers during 2015. According to Lifestory Research, "trust is critical when consumers judge the merits of a brand or company." Let me demonstrate my commitment to earning your trust--call or email me today!

THE HARBOR THEATER on 96th Street has been sold and is already undergoing renovations. All seating, screens, and projection equipment have been removed, with work to be finished for the summer season. Rumor has it the new theater will serve wine, beer, and pub food, too!



STONE HARBOR WILL PICK UP storm related debris--place items curbside by Sunday, February 7th.

UP BEFORE DAWN? If so you may see five planets and two "bright stars" aligned in the night sky. According to astronomers it's the best chance in 11 years to see Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, as well as the stars Spica and Antares, all aligned in the sky. The next several nights are moonless, making for ideal viewing conditions if skies are clear. However, an unobstructed southeasterly view is required--making the Seven Mile Beach an excellent vantage point.

SHE'S GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL! Alison Mastrangelo, formerly of Seven Mile Island, arrived in San Francisco Sunday to cover Super Bowl 50 for Fox 21 in Colorado Springs, where she's worked as a reporter for a year and a half. Alison graduated from Middle Township High School and Rowan University, and used to work at the Windrift Hotel!