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Fridays are for Fun at the Shore!

betty — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:56:25 +0000

One reason people buy homes is that they know they can either take off on Friday or leave work early and HEAD TO THE SHORE! Even in the winter time, there are many activities happening in Avalon & Stone Harbor. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you could be busy morning, noon and night. Or if you just want to relax and hide from the crowds, you can take a long walk on the beach and let your mind relax…meet friends at the local bars and have lots of laughs…take a bike ride (there are no cars around to intimidate you)…or curl up and read a book in the peace and quiet of the jersey shore. You will go back to work feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!

Miriam Kauterman

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Avalon Library…the Cultural Center of our town.

betty — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:04:02 +0000

It’s November…during the week it is pretty empty of people…so what do most of us do? We go the library. You could watch a movie with others, listen to a history lecture, learn how to use your Smart Phone or your new Kindle, take an art appreciation class, learn how to knit, play scrabble, discuss books, learn how to basket weave or use your digital camera. If you love music, listen to a Holiday Concert. If you have a computer, you could sign up for computer class. Or, if you are like me, take out a video and fall asleep on the couch watching it. There is something for everyone at the Avalon Library. What is your favorite thing to do at the Avalon Library?

Miriam Kauterman

Time to Set your Clocks back….

betty — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:13:10 +0000

I use to send post cards letting people know it was time to set your clocks back…but times have changed. Now between the Internet and the news Media, I no longer need to spend hours getting the post cards ready and putting the postage on them. In just a few minutes, I can write a Blog and send it….to all my friends and family. Sweet Dreams everyone!

Miriam Kauterman

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Women who do not vote…really make me mad.

betty — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:27:30 +0000

It took almost 100 years of struggle, arrests, waterboarding, abuse to women to finally convince men that all American women deserve the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. In 1920 the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed and Millions of Women voted. Respect what the women before you have gone thru in order for you to have the priviledge to vote. The polls open at 6 AM and close at 8 PM. You have 14 hours to get to the Polls. Make a difference in the world and enjoy the Freedom to Vote!

Miriam Kauterman

TURN IT OFF

betty — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:08:43 +0000

It is that time of the year for everyone to turn off the outside water. Disconnect the hoses and put them away.

This is so easy to do:

1. Turn the water off from inside the house or in the crawl space…send your husband if that is where the valve is.

2. Open the spigot on the outside and let it drain. For those of you who have outside showers, you may want to call a plumber unless you have a handy husband.

Remember…if you don’t turn off the water, pipes can freeze and faucets can be destroyed by ice. Also if the break goes undetected, come Spring you will have water running and receive a large water bill. Better to be safe than sorry.

Miriam Kauterman, Premier Homes Real Estate

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Sunday Morning Real Estate Review…October 15th to October 22nd…

betty — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:01:34 +0000

You can tell the weather is getting cooler because Real Estate on the Island is also cooling down. This week Avalon had 3 properties go Under Contract while Stone Harbor had 0. One home which settled this week, 160 103rd Street, Stone Harbor, went for $1,549,000. The assessment for that home is $1,784,000 so you can see prices continue to sell under value. This may be great for Buyers but certainly is disappointing to Sellers. As for the 3 homes that went Under Contract in Avalon, one was a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath on the beach block of 25th Street that was listed for $1.4 M. What a great price to begin with. We will not know what it actually sold for until settlement…but someone sure got a great deal.

Avalon & Stone Harbor have lots of homes to choose from with many prices for everyone. If you are interested in browsing, you can go onto PremierHomesRealEstate.com and select Sale Listings. There you will find every property listed for Sale in Cape May County. You can do your homework ahead of time and figure out exactly what you like and and what you can afford. If you feel you would like to rent instead just click on our Rental Search and choose which home you would like to be in for the summer season of 2012. Our site will help you get to enjoy Avalon/Stone Harbor no matter which route you decide to take…buy or rent.

Avalon/Stone Harbor has so much to offer. Give us a call to help you find that Perfect Property for you!

Miriam Kauterman, Premier Homes Real Estate

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Sunday Morning Real Estate Review…for the week of 10/2 to 10/9/11

betty — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:35:58 +0000

This week Avalon had 24 new Sale Listings. The highest list price was $15,500,000 for a lot in the High Dunes and the lowest was $295,000 for a condo in a complex. Of the 7 settlements, the highest was a Bayfront in the Lagoon area for $4.6 M and the lowest was for $462,500, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Each of the sold properties sold under their list price. Of the 4 properties that went Under Contract, there were two Beach Block homes, One Condo at the Avalon Hotel and a small duplex.

Stone Harbor had 14 new Sale Listings with the highest price being a bay front for $4.250 M and the lowest being a 1 bedroom condo for $329,000. Of the 3 settlements that occurred, the highest was $1.850 M on First Avenue and the lowest being a 2 bedroom condo for $365,000. Again all properties sold under their list price. No properties went Under Contract this past week in Stone Harbor.

There is slow movement in both towns. The average time a property is on the market ranges from 209 days (Avalon) to 326 days (Stone Harbor. Most properties are selling close to or under their assessment.

If you would like more details on this Blog, you can contact me at Premier Homes Real Estate, 609-967-9200. If your are thinking of selling or buying, please contact me for up to date information.

Miriam Kauterman

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Avalon/Stone Harbor…best place in the world to live!

betty — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:26:54 +0000

Those of you who either live on the Island or are looking to buy or rent know there is no better place in the world to live. We have pristine beaches, well managed towns, clubs that work to improve the quality of life all around us, fire departments that work overtime to keep our community safe and police departments that are well trained to protect us.

It does not matter what you like to do…we have it! Fishing? Every season brings its unique fish to surround our Island and wait to be caught by our experienced and inexperienced anglers. Card Playing? Bridge and Pinocle clubs are in season all year round. Meeting with Friends over dinner and drinks? Both towns have unique bars and restaurants. Our newer library has multiple programs to keep you busy 7 days a week…computer training, painting, geneology, dancing and much more.

For some of just walking on the beach is enough to make us happy. Watching our children and grandchildren experience the thrill of riding a wave in or finding shells to take home with them brings immeasurable happiness to our hearts.

Yes, Island Living, in my opinion, satifys the spirit of living. You should try it sometime.

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Avalon Seafood Fest….this weekend!

betty — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:50:42 +0000

If you are looking to have some fun this weekend, then head to Avalon. The weather is going to be perfect!

Sunny and in the 70’s…and on Sat & Sunday you can taste the best seafood this island has to offer at 30th & the Beach. On Sunday there is a Chowder Contest where you can taste several chowders and then vote on which one you think is the best. This is going to be very difficult as they are all going to be super delicious!

The Real Estate market on the Island has been getting hot…so after you fill your bellies, call Premier Homes and let us sell or rent you a home for 2012. 609-967-9200.

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Stone Harbor Christmas Parade

rene — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:53:00 +0000

Novemeber 29th 2008