Last week’s storm hit our beach cities hard. In fact, our most recent nor’easter completely changed the shoreline in North Wildwood. But that’s life at the Jersey Shore, right? This made me think that it might be a good time to review your flood insurance policy and maybe give you a few flood safety tips […]
NJ Plastic Bag Ban Begins May 4th
Last year, environmental philanthropic group the Minderoo Foundation published an in-depth report about single-use plastics. In it, they revealed that each American uses and disposes of approximately 110 pounds of single-use plastics per year. That translates to billions of pounds of trash in the United States alone. In an effort to curb this unnecessary waste, […]
How to Purchase Your 2022 Jersey Shore Beach Badges
Our weather feels like winter. The first day of spring is just over a week away (March 20th). Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday. (Psst…don’t forget to turn your clocks forward an hour.) But it is never too early to start thinking about summer. Atlantic City hosted its annual boat show last weekend to get […]
New Mortgage Restrictions for Jersey Shore Condo Buyers
In June 2021, part of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida collapsed. Unfortunately, 98 people died and others suffered injuries from the fall. At the time, the owners were in the beginning stages of structural remediation due to problems reported about the nearly 40-year-old building as early as three years prior. SB […]
Mortgage Interest Rates on the Rise in 2022
Interest rates have hovered around 3% for the last couple of years. In fact, for a while, they fell well below the 3% mark. This prompted buyers to purchase homes. It also drove up interest in refinancing for homeowners. But it looks like that era may have ended. Experts predict that mortgage interest rates will […]
Chanukah Celebrations at the Shore
No matter what your religious affiliation may be, everyone can participate in Margate’s shop small weekend right now. We always need to support our local businesses whenever possible. Our Jewish families at the Jersey Shore know that Chanukah begins at sundown this Sunday, November 28th. Chabad at the Shore planned several Chanukah celebrations throughout this […]
Show Me the Money! When and How Does a Home Seller Get Paid?
You sold your Jersey Shore home. Congratulations! Now, it is time to get paid. Before you count all of that cash coming to you, you might be wondering when you, the home seller, actually get paid. There are a few steps involved in every real estate transaction before actual money exchanges hands. When and How […]
Margate Fall FunFest is Back!
With Labor Day behind us, the summer season is officially over. But the fun continues here at the Jersey Shore. Organizers canceled last year’s event due to COVID. But this year, the Margate Fall FunFest is back and better than ever! What: Margate Fall FunFestWhere: Amherst Ave between Washington & Coolidge AvenuesWhen: 11 am to […]
Lucy the Elephant Begins Her Makeover This Month
Lucy the Elephant is as much an icon of the Jersey Shore as the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Last year, a few lucky individuals paid to stay overnight inside our beloved pachyderm. This past Valentine’s Day, someone surprised their beloved with a special romantic night in this ole gal as well. As it turns out, […]
Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market
Even in the best of circumstances, buying a home can feel stressful. But in a seller’s market, that stress intensifies. With more buyers in the market than available homes for sale, competition is stiff. Here are a few tips to help you navigate purchasing a Jersey Shore home during a seller’s market. Buying a Home […]
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