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Front Doors
When you walk up a sidewalk and study a home's front door, what you see always makes a statement about the home's condition. Is the door clean and freshly painted or varnished? A front door can often give you dimensional hints of what you'll find inside like the size of the entry foyer and indications of the home's floor plan. Your mind anticipates; is the dining room on the right and the living room on the left? Will you be able to see into the kitchen from the foyer? There are also subtle telltales about the people living there. Do the smudged fingerprints of laughing, running children decorate the door's glass? Have cottonwood seeds carried on spring's breezes been caught in the screen?
Realtors are trained to study an entry door's "first impression" and watch their clients' reactions; are they pleased or disappointed? Given the importance of a front door's appearance, home sellers should be proactive. They need to carefully consider the impact their home's entry will have on potential home buyers. Research shows there is a high percentage of return on investment when a home seller replaces an old, worn, or deteriorated front door. If not replaced, it can be painted or refinished. It is always good to improve that "first impression."
Besides the obvious factors of whether it is a single door with sidelights or a double-door, or if there is a transom window that will brighten an entryway, my real estate clients immediately recognize a wood door versus a painted, steel-clad door. Their thoughts are very likely to include an awareness of home security issues like solid, deadbolt locks. Based on appearance, a fiberglass door can be mistaken for one made of wood. The new ones look so real that any comparison of their individual characteristics needs to consider how much long-run maintenance a real wood door may require.
Experience has also taught me to study other details closely, to let a home's entryway speak to me. Over the years I've discovered that there is a lot more to a front door than the material it's made from. A front door tells the smaller stories of a home. Those stories are in the details, the little things. Is there a flag holder where Old Glory can be proudly flown on Memorial Day and the Fourth of July? Is there a hook to hold a seasonal wreath of artificial blooms or fall colors or holiday greenery? Is the door handle's hardware tarnished? Does it show signs of wear? If it's winter is there a full-glass storm door to keep out cold winds? If it's summer is there a screen to let in fresh breezes?
Take a moment to remember a front door's less obvious purposes, the very human reasons they open and close. They open to let in memories as close friends visit and families gather for the holidays and birthdays and anniversaries. Over the years, a front door punctuates days of parents going to work and children going to school and weekend trips and grocery shopping and vacations. Its openings and closings record daily events as well as special occasions. The weeks and months and years accumulate, marked by the turn of a key and the click of a latch.
Eventually front doors open and close as lives change and grown children go off to college and to lead their own lives, leaving the rooms within quieter and changed forever. Happy or sad, joyous or difficult, homeowners hold onto those memories. And as sure as Santa comes down chimneys, photo albums will include family pictures posed with that front door in the background.
A front door is a gateway that chronicles a family's history and marks the passing of milestones as the rotation of life continues. An inevitable day comes along when empty nesters decide to downsize and move on and a young family moves in and their small children run outside through that door, giggling and jostling, to play in the yard.
New hands will open and close the front door, repeating the cycle, making new memories. It's a very normal progression.
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Noun, an object that recalls a place, occasion, or person; memento
Some homeowners, perhaps avoiding a cluttered look, don't like using knick-knacks or accessories like souvenirs or mementos as home decorations, but I enjoy them. Souvenirs can be great accessories. To their owners, the people who collected them, they're memories. Constant reminders of incredible trips to distant cities or foreign lands, they are visible links that trigger fond recollections of family events. When seen from the perspective of a lifetime, they can be tangible milestones found on the road from humble beginnings to special reunions and anniversaries decades later. Whatever occasion they represent, we treasure them. They allow us to step back through the years and remember the fascinating places we've seen and the good times with the wonderful people we've known.
From a decorator's perspective, souvenirs and mementos provide clues to a client's preferences and, in a way, a glimpse of what they truly value. But they're just objects, right? I'm not so sure. Often something unique brought home from a vacation or from a business trip as a gift can be very real, an item personified to include a sense of place, the intrinsic qualities of a favorite destination.
In my career in real estate I've witnessed the reactions of potential buyers when I'm showing them a home for sale, their impossible to hide side glances and double takes. It's all right; curiosity is a normal trait of human nature. Even though we're busily discussing the home's rooms and features, their eyes are drawn to the out of the ordinary things the home's owners have left about on tables or shelves, or the photos or paintings framed on its walls that document the timeline of their lives. Studio photographs of children and grandchildren always attract attention. The buyer may be trying to gain a personal glimpse of the home's owners, to understand how well they've lived their lives here; has it been a house full of love and laughter?
Sometimes I find myself doing the same thing, studying obvious souvenirs seeking clues to the people who have called a house a home. If the home is one of my listings and I've had the privilege of getting to know the sellers, they often stop during a tour of the home to explain some of the photos or paintings or mementos to me. Many are keepsakes, true reflections of their personalities. As they describe them I can sense how much those memories mean to them. The souvenirs from foreign lands provide more than a travel history; they show what appealed enough to these travelers to become the token brought home in their luggage, carefully padded and protected.
In the foyer of one beautiful home, I was captivated by a display of several watercolor paintings the owners had purchased on the Charles Bridge over the Czech Republic's Vltava River. The seven hundred year old stone bridge connects Prague Castle and the city's Old Town in Prague, a fascinating and historic tourist destination. Adding a three dimensional touch, the watercolors were presided over by an antique wall hanging, a captivating sculpture of a little boy's head. Hollow on top, it had held kitchen matches next to the wood stove in an old cottage they'd owned; more memories.
On the wall in their dining room on opposite sides of a sun-filled window were four interesting little prints. A special glow crossed the face of the lady who told me their story. Over forty years ago the couple found four postcards in Holland, Michigan when passing through on their honeymoon. Each frame held a miniature print of a watercolor painting of Amsterdam's canals and old buildings. With almost no money to spend, they'd recognized their value as souvenirs, brought them home and framed them in dime store frames. Thirty years later she'd found them in a drawer and had them professionally matted and framed. Simple postcards, not numbered prints or costly oil paintings, but the tie to the couple's first days together still made her smile. Life truly is a journey; those four postcards were time capsules of a special day.
How do you spot keepsakes like those postcards or watercolor paintings when you're on a vacation trip? If you're lucky the realization of their value as a memento will be instantaneous; the item will speak to you from the shelf of a gift shop or from an outdoor display at an art fair. Don't be too concerned about the risk of damaging it by packing it inside your checked luggage at the airport or in among the suitcases in the trunk of your car on your road trip; most stores and vendors will ship them for you. Your role is to stay constantly alert, watching for those unique souvenirs that will remind you of your trip.
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Sea Salt Blue
We learn a lot from the people we meet. Working in real estate, I meet fascinating people. Some lessons are more subtle than others, and more memorable. I once met a very special lady with a paint chip in her purse. It was worn from being pulled out countless times in furniture stores and carpet stores, art galleries and framing and accessory shops. It gave her purpose and helped her through difficult times.
Holding her paint chip and battling an aggressive cancer, she taught me the beauty of colors, how to make a house a home, and the absolute value of courage. Long after her home was completely redecorated and her cancer beaten, I'm sure she still carries it.
She is wonderful and sweet and kind. The paint chip is Sea Salt Blue from Valspar's Signature colors; CI191 in an interior matte finish. Like other premium paints, it is a paint and primer in one. Creamy and easy to work with, they cover well and wear like iron. In a world where children and grandchildren rush through our lives spreading joy and leaving fingerprints, they make it easy to keep your favorite room looking new. Applied with a professional lamb's wool paint roller, giving them both thick coverage and deep texture, the effect is extraordinary.
Sea salt blue is almost always associated with nautical decors. There is the feeling of a sandy beach subliminally associated with this color. Its tones vary from a crisp light blue in bright sunlight to light gray/greens under the illumination of incandescent lamps or in shadows brought on by cloudy skies. You can almost hear the surf and smell the wet sand. Not ready for lighthouses and paintings of schooners with billowing sails, nautical can be toned down into its more casual, underlying sense by using its colors without the obvious symbols. I've heard that color level called coastal casual. No brass anchor accessories, no seashells and sand in glass globes tied with shredded ribbons made from dried sea grass; just amazing colors that make the rooms of your home as appealing as kicking off your sandals and letting the white sands along Bermuda's shores squish between your toes.
Having had the privilege of working with clients selling exclusive homes and those searching for that one special home they've wanted all their lives, I've studied rooms professionally planned and executed by amazing decorators. The underlying perfection of color coordination is a common theme in the finest of their efforts.
The most beautiful rooms I've seen with coastal themes blend colors and textures to achieve a level of comfort that welcomes everyone into the spell they create. Think of colors like Sherwin Williams version of Sea Salt (SW6204) and Wheat Grass (SW6408); they set the theme well. Then frame them with texture; white window frames with white shutters and soft tones of flooring like bamboo, teak or lightly-stained planking that look white-washed. Think of using light blue striped upholstery or shades of light tan leather that speak of sand.
White trim in a coastal themed room is very important. I'm sure you've noticed the differences between shades of white. Especially noticeable in the paint finishes on automobiles, it is critical to home decor. Consider using Ultra Pure White paint on your woodwork. It makes trim and cove moldings pop out and accentuates nautical or coastal colors on walls and in upholstery.
One mistake to avoid is using standard ceiling white paint next to cove molding painted Ultra Pure White. The ceiling will look drab and dusty by comparison. A paint store professional told me there is a tiny touch of black in white ceiling paint. He said it was so people wouldn't "see" the ceiling. When detailing a room with Ultra Pure White trim, use flat latex Ultra Pure White paint on the ceiling to match. The room will literally light up, bringing the ceiling into the total impression you've created.
Behr Paints (Behr.com) makes a wonderful Ultra Pure White paint. I recommend their Premium Plus Ultra, interior satin latex enamel No. 7750 for trim. Their flat latex version for ceilings is Premium Plus No. 1050.
Whatever décor you choose, be aware of the wonderful ladies out there with a paint chip in their purse. The lessons they teach can last a lifetime.
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From Steamer Trunk to Steampunk
There are secrets to discovering new ways of creating incredibly warm and inviting rooms. One is to keep an open mind, especially when looking for ways to re-purpose old ideas, taking them beyond current into futuristic. To do this well, I ask you to look into yesterday to find tomorrow; it's easier than it sounds.
In recent years the prices and popularity of antiques have plummeted, in particular antiques that fall into the category of primitives. There is one antique, however, that is still in use, steamer trunks from the late 1800s. But aren't they all old and musty and dusty and worn out? Not if you find one that's been professionally refurbished. Brought back to life, it can become the centerpiece of a room that transports the past well into an imaginative future. And a steamer trunk carries an undeniable sense of history. When you think of an antique steamer trunk, close your eyes and think of the lives it changed as a person's belongings moved across the ocean on a ship or across our changing nation on a train pulled by a steam locomotive, or tied atop a stagecoach. Listen carefully to its presence and you can hear the past speaking.
Mr. Fred Toussaint of Hudson, New York has steady hands, calloused from sixty years of woodworking and true craftsmanship. The proprietor of Pop's Trunks; you can study the steamer trunks he refurbishes on his website, popstrunks.com. They're beautiful and reasonably priced. Fred's son, Bill, uses the job title Pop's Gopher. Together, they work to preserve a part of America's past when transportation and industry ran on steam. I doubt there is a question about steamer trunks they can't answer.
Using a steamer trunk as the focal point of a room may sound old-fashioned, like you're displaying antiques, but I think I can change that impression. There was a style of home décor that was popular in the 1980s. It had a strange sounding name, Steampunk. Featured in movies of that era, it has made a genuine comeback; and it is not limited to the do-it-yourself, hand-fabricated home furnishings that were designed twenty-five years ago. Steampunk has gone upscale. If you open Restoration Hardware's website and go to its "furnishings" tab, you will find beautiful trunks that can only realistically be called luxury items. Your eye will discern a heavy influence of late 19th century America with a dash of England in its glitzy Victorian era.
As a concept, Steampunk can take you a step closer to a decorating idea that easily combines the exciting elements of science fiction and imaginative accessories that blend industrial designs, exposed gears and levers and mechanical parts. The number of Steampunk home accessories, lighting fixtures, and jewelry items available is staggering. These include many distinctive and creatively inspired items. They tie together themes gleaned from industry like sets of gears. The light fixtures are often made from hardware store castoffs and leather items seemingly derived from the Old West. Mix those with some wild imaginings and you get a feeling of unrefined, often unexplainable simplicity. It can also border on science fiction if the person you are decorating for enjoys that genre. There are also lines of men's and women's Steampunk themed clothing available; some of those tend to take inspiration over the top.
Jewelry and clothing items aside, who might truly enjoy this unconventional home furnishings décor called Steampunk? Perhaps your husband would take great pride in a home office or den with an exquisitely unique flavor, or you have a twenty-something son or daughter caught up in today's volatile economy and temporarily living at home until the storm passes. Steampunk speaks to all generations.
Spend a little time researching Steampunk home furnishing and accessories. There are several color choices that compliment the theme. With heavy influences of dark woods and brown leathers, Steampunk often leans toward grays and beiges. Lighting fixtures can brighten the room with touches of brass. A masculine color theme with black and autumn hues using earthy backgrounds can be made feminine by adding metallic accents in gold or silver, and highlighting with the sparkle of clear glass or crystal elements.
Contact Fred or Bill; a steamer trunk they've lovingly refurbished would make a remarkable addition to a room you're designing. If you own a trunk or find one in an antiques shop or at an estate auction, ship it to them. They'll bring it back to life, re-purposing it for your decorating needs.


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Halloween Events 2017: Northville, Novi, & South Lyon, MI
Fall is the perfect time to experience Northville, Novi, and South Lyon, Michigan. Trees are adorned with bright red, orange, and yellow leaves and the days are crisp.
These family-friendly towns offer a number of Halloween events that your family won't want to miss. From the Skeletons Are Alive in Northville to a special Halloween luncheon for seniors 55+ and the Halloween Spooktacular in Novi, there is something for all to enjoy.
Be sure to check out the following Halloween events in Northville, Novi, and South Lyon taking place this week.
Northville Halloween Happenings
Skeletons Are Alive
- Month of October
- Downtown Northville, Michigan
Have you had the chance to walk the streets of Northville during October? You still have time! There are over 110 skeletons scattered throughout Downtown Northville. Bring your children and see how many you can count. In addition, check out the spiders that have taken over town square!
This is the 7th annual Skeletons Are Alive event. This year's theme is "October in the Ville."
Northville Trick-or-Treating Hours
- October 31
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Northville's trick-or-treating hours will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Be sure to stop by the Northville City Hall for the Fire Station Open House. Additionally, there will be a costume contest at the Northville Community Center at 7:30 pm.
Please note that the streets of Northville's' Historic District will be closed from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
For more information, please see www.northvillesquare.com.
Novi Halloween Happenings
Monsters on Main
- Monday, October 30, 2017
- Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Location: Main Street at Grand River in Novi
- Cost: Ages 2-12 $5.00 per child
This event was rescheduled to October 30. There will be trick-or-treating, games, crafts, and a pumpkin patch.
For more information, please call the Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services at 248-347-0400.
A Be "Witching" Halloween Bash Luncheon
- Tuesday, October 31, 2017
- Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Location: Meadowbrook Activity Center, 25075 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi
- Ages: 55+
- Cost: Residents $7.50 and Non-residents $9.00
Calling all adults ages 55+ for a special Halloween luncheon sponsored in partnership with Rose Center. Entertainment will be provided by John Latini.
For availability, please call 248-347-0414.
Halloween Spooktacular
- Tuesday, October 31, 2017
- Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Rd., Novi, MI
Do you have a little one that loves American Girl dolls? Come and celebrate Halloween at the American Girl store at Twelve Oaks Mall! Girls who wear their costume and visit the store will receive a special treat while supplies last. In addition, there will be a Halloween Boo Box craft and the opportunity to pose for a photo.
The American Girl store is located on the upper level near Nordstrom department store.
Novi Trick-or-Treating Hours
- October 31
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Recommended trick-or-treating hours are 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
South Lyon Trick-or-Treating Hours
- October 31
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please be sure to confirm the trick-or-treating times with your city as they are subject to change.
There are many exciting Halloween events to choose from in the cities of Northville, Novi, and South Lyon, Michigan. From all of us at the Jamey Kramer Group, have a safe and happy Halloween!

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The tree stands in silent witness.
We do our worst.
It remains a tree.
Even if we cut it down,
Send it to the mill,
Grind the stump,
Sell the planks,
The ground bears
Not only the scar
Of our angry ambition
But the silent witness
Borne by the boughs
Through the currents
Of time,
The sea of breezes
On which it rested
And grew.
There is another scar.
Where before,
Shade and shelter,
Now, bits of bark
And broken leaves:
Barbs of time.
And somewhere else--
Please, let it be near--
A root has taken hold,
A seed,
An idea,
A prayer,
Curling down
Toward the center.
--Mr. Gobley


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DriverMax is one driver update software product that deviates from the usual in a very unusual way. First, there is the unique menu, which instead of the run of the mill button and dialogue box approach, it uses four drops down menus in one window. This can make for a slightly confusing first time use, especially for those people who have used other driver update software in the past.The looks aren't the only thing that's different with DriverMax. So far, it is the only driver update software that requires the user to sign up for an account with the company that produces it in order to use the program.
It requires that you submit your email address and come up with a username and password for your account, which is odd for these types of software. It become a bit like a web service that provides driver updates rather than a stand alone software program. Also, DriverMax's help and support leave a few things to be desired, especially considering that it requires you to create an account, presumably so that their product support people can provide help more efficiently.DriverMax does offer quite a few extra features.
Aside from the usual scanning and updating drivers, it also allows you to backup your current drivers, restore previously changed drivers and downgrade drivers when the need arises. DriverMax also updates you with the latest popular hardware available. However, it does bring up questions of whether the product also does marketing for the popular hardware while it does its main job of updating your drivers. As for the essentials, DriverMax's accuracy for detecting outdated and corrupted drivers is above-average in today's industry.


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This beautiful 2 story 3342 sq ft home is centrally located on the gem of Wildwood Crest SUNSET LAKE which doesn't come by often. The home has an upside down floor plan which includes 4 bedroom and 3.5 bathrooms. The 1st floor features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, living room, wet bar with granite counter top, 4 high bar chairs and a 4 person dining table. Off the side of the 1st floor living room is an open room great for an office or can be converted into an additional bedroom. In the center of this home are the double wide stairs to access the 2nd floor with an open floor plan. At the top of the stairs is 1 lg great room featuring the full kitchen with an island, seating for 4 and granite counter tops. The dining room and living room with vaulted ceilings and large windows gives you a 180° view of SUNSET LAKE. The 2nd floor also features 1 additional bedroom, full bathroom with linen closet as well as the Master bedroom. The Master bedroom includes the laundry room with access to the attic, walk in closet, additional double door closet, the dumbwaiter to the garage and 1 full bathroom with Jacuzzi and stall shower. The 1st and 2nd floors have a 293 sq ft deck off the rear and a covered front porch. From the rear decks you can access the large deck over the water and the 2 deep water boat slips. This home with its spectacular sunset views is a true MUST SEE!!!!
229 E Raleigh Ave., Diamond Beach, NJ, 0...
229 E Raleigh Ave - Virtual Tour
$479,900.00 |
For Sale
331B E Raleigh Ave, Lower Township, NJ, ...
331B E Raleigh Ave - Virtual Tour
Grand location boasting breathtaking water views at the luxurious Beach House Condominiums in Diamond Beach! Rare 3BR/2B/LOFT offers expansive entertaining with full unobstructed water views from the interior open floor plan with soaring cathedral ceiling for plenty of natural sunlight & amazing sunsets! Enjoy gorgeous ocean, bay & intercoastel water views from all sides of the private balcony deck for your pleasure! Granite kitchen counter tops with custom tile backsplash, and natural oak cabinetry! Brand new SS 5 burner stove & brand new refrigerator! The expansive loft offers generous storage with two additional closets! MBR suite with king size bed & private bath, second bedroom with king size bed, third bedroom great for children featuring 2 bunk beds! Immaculate, lovingly cared for and never been rented by original owners ideal for large family! One and a half block walk to private beach at the beautiful Club at Diamond Beach! Easy to maintain home with 2 car garage with 2 walk in storage closets for kayak storage, beach equipment. Newer central AC! In-ground heated swimming pool! Low HOA! You can not appreciate the views until you step inside, a must see!
$1,250,000.00 |
Price Reduced
13 Douglas Road, West Cape May, NJ, 0820...
13 Douglas Rd, Cape May, NJ - Virtual Tour
COTTAGE IN THE WOODS! Is a new construction single family Cape Island home in a three structure layout, similar to vacation resorts in Nape Valley. Highlights of structures is their exposed white-washed timber frame truss & rafter system, from sturdy Douglass fir trees. The cottage evokes charm of simpler times & durability of old world craftsmanship. Tucked away in historic farmland community of WCM. Close to nature trials, bird observatory on Ocean, winery and Beach Plum Farm. Close to Cape May and CM Point without the hustle and bustle of the seashore town. The design of this one of a kind compound-one main house connected to 2 smaller bungalows by trellised pavilion-creativity offers a solution to anyone (attention baby boomers), looking for a simplified lifestyle w/o having to sacrifice any comforts of lger high-end home. The "forward thinking" layout provides plenty of "quiet spots" for individual family members as well as ample area for the entire family to gather for meals and entertainment. You'll able to comfortably host your company as the bungalows provide 2 well appointed, completely private sleeping and bath quarters for your family and guests. And for those times when work is absolutely necessary, this cottage complex gives you flexibility of incorporating a deluxe home office retreat. Main house has many features & amenities. High ceilings, white shiplap walls, reclaimed French doors all contribute to create alight, spacious feel. Great rm consists of eat in island Kitchen & living area centered on hearth and gas fireplace. Master BR along with bath suite on main level; family rm w/a fully retractable glass wall which faces the 2 smaller bungalows & opens to the "outdoor family rm" framed by an expansive Ipe wood deck w/stone gas fire pit. An "almost regulation size" bocci ball court lines 1 side of the pavilion, while other side is ready for outdoor kitchen/dining are installation. Spacious to accommodate a pool (plans and estimates available upon request). Cottage in the Woods is far from a historic replica of vintage cottage architecture as the authentic design aesthetics & functional flexibility of this unique living space are equally matched by its durable structural components. From top to bottom, from tin roof & hand cut timber frame to the heated floor & oversized Ipe wood stainless screw deck, the construction of this design build cottages has been painstakingly overseen by the other half of the Atlantis Construction team, the architect's brother, Troy Newswanger. some of the features but not limited to are: high eff heating & cooling, demand hot water, in floor hydronic heating, high grade insulation, hybrid advanced framing & venting cold roof techniques Exterior Hardie Board buildings incorporate the best current systems, technology & hi end tech amenities for a low maintenance lifestyle. Additional important elements include: custom Cashmere Carrara quartz kitchen & bath countertops; all wood custom cabinetry; GE Monogram stainless steel appliances; special LED rafter lighting; custom designed sound system w/high quality indoor/outdoor speakers, surround sound, Bluetooth, and Apple Air Play; easy care, durable tile wood looking floors; low maintenance Andersen vinyl ext/int windows; four BRs (3 w/walk in showers); 1 powder room; Electrolux lg capacity front-loading washer/dryer; gas firpl w/limestone hearth, 5 flat screen Samsung Smart TVS (3 59 inch), expansive loft (4th BR); outdoor shower; bike rack & utility shed. Two important bonus features are it's incredible rental income potential and the strong year round appeal of Cape May. This compound offers flexibility in rental options and has a conservative projected rental income per year of $100,000. With it's ideal location, capability to sl 10 & great outdoor entertaining area, this home will be a stand out whole house rental for the summer months. Alternatively, the privacy & sel-sufficiency of the 2 bungalows gives the owner the ability to enjoy the privacy of the main house & at the same time Air B&B the 2 self contained private rooms. As an option, both the main house & 2 bungalows are currently furnished w/appropriate "shabby chic" décor, new high quality mattresses, & practically everything necessary to start renting the day after closing. Don't just buy a new house, invest in a better way of living.
181 66th Street, Avalon, NJ, 08202
181 66th Street - Avalon - Virtual Tour
$1,789,000.00 |
715 Columbia Ave., Cape May, NJ, 08204
Ashley Rose Inn - Cape May - Virtual Tour
The Ashley Rose Victorian Inn. This historic Inn is located in the center of Cape May and the Historic District. Built in 1872 this Gothic Revival Victorian has been renovated and remodeled. Currently a guest house with rental income.The interior features include updated kitchens and baths keeping with the décor of the home. Modern amenities include multi zoned central air, hot water circulation system, cable and wi-fi. Main house has an open living area and dining room with seating for 18. Main floor suite (Library Suite) with private bath. On the Second floor is the *Astor Suite*, The* Blue Rose*, the *Exselsa* and the *Rose Suite*,all with private baths. The third floor includes the *Camellia and Oceana* room which share a hall bath and seating area. There is large wrap around porch with views down the street to the beach. The *Inlet Cottage* is the renovated carriage house and is located at the rear of the main house. There is a living room with sleeper sofa, eat-in kitchen and bath with washer and dryer. The second floor bedroom has access to a Victorian deck through French doors. The *Honeysuckle Rose* Cottage ( the Treetop) is a living room/bedroom combination with a veranda and is attached to the rear of the main house with private entrance off the side yard.. The kitchen seats 4. The *Wild Rose Cottage Suite* accessible at the rear of the main house provides a bright eat-in kitchen and full bath and living room bedroom combination. The *Tea Rose* is an efficiency with bath and also has a private entrance. This is a sampling of the property photos and the Ashley Rose is a must see to appreciate
$909,000.00 |
For Sale
274 26th Street - West, Avalon, NJ, 0820...
274 26th - Avalon, NJ - Virtual Tour
Turnkey, move in ready, and worry free! This beautiful 4 bedroom townhouse unit has been fully renovated for 2017! Improvements include 3 new decks, new flooring, new granite counter tops and back splash plus new appliances in the kitchen, new granite counter tops in both bathrooms and the powder room, and a new washer and dryer. Impeccably maintained, this fresh and clean unit awaits a lucky new owner. Sitting on a wider-than-normal 60x110 lot, you'll notice the extra width both inside and out. Stretch out and relax in the upstairs great room--the perfect place to unwind after a day at the beach, or to entertain family and friends! Step onto one of three new Trex decks to catch some sun or the breeze, or read a book. The wide lot also allows for parking three cars off street in front of the unit. Whether you're looking for a property to rent for income, or one to use for yourself, take a look at this great unit--you'll be glad you did
$1,675,000.00 |
For Sale
125 Meadowview Drive, Avalon Manor, NJ, ...
125 Meadowview - Avalon Manor - Virtual Tour
Olivieri designed 3-story south-west facing bayfront showplace in Avalon Manor! Large 3,800 square foot design featuring 5 beds, 5 baths (3 full 2 half), 2 washer and dryers (one on 3rd floor), custom kitchen complete with Sub Zero appliances, cherry cabinets and granite countertops. Enjoy family and friends while entertaining with 2 wet bars along with a beer Meister, surround sound system, new bulkhead, 4 boat slips (seasonal rental value $1,800 each) and views from nearly every room and 5 decks! Garage is built for boat storage 11'3 x 34' door opens 10' 8" high. Minutes ride to Avalons beaches & downtown shopping/dining. Extensive features list in associated documents. Call for your appointment today!
$8,500,000.0000 |
For Sale
176 61st Street, Avalon, NJ, 08202
176 61st Street - Avalon, NJ - Virtual Tour
It is not often that a home of this quality comes on the market. Designed by Mark Asher and built by DL Miner this classic three story oceanfront home on a 120 X 110 lot is one of a kind. The exterior is double dipped cedar shake and the roof is red cedar. Tastefully decorated and furnished by Summer House Design Group. First floor, spectacular foyer with custom cabinetry and high ceilings, stairway to the second floor, elevator, four ensuite bedrooms, oversized utility room, large family room with gas fireplace, separate butlers pantry including wine cooler and dishwasher that leads to the patio, pool and cabana, powder room. Spacious second floor, living room with coffered beams and beadboard ceilings, gas fireplace with picture TV, and spectacular lighting that connects to the open dining/kitchen area, seating for 12 and a complete wet bar for spacious entertaining, glass doors from the dining room that open to a screened porch for outdoor dining with spectacular ocean views, motorized screens and storm shutters, chefs kitchen with Sub Zero refrigerator and Wolfe stove, pantry, additional ensuite bedroom with ocean views, powder room, and stairway to the first floor. Third floor master suite, balcony overlooking the living-dining area, large bedroom with patio doors leading to a deck with far-reaching views of the beach and ocean, gas fireplace, large walk-in closet, washer-dryer workout room and large office with wet bar and ocean views from both. Cherry floors and Thomas Hargest cabinetry throughout. Three stop elevator. Shown by appointment only
479 24th Street, Avalon, NJ, 08202
479 24th Street - Avalon, NJ - Virtual Tour
$3,900,000.00 |
For Sale
89 E 27th Street, Avalon, NJ, 08202
89 E 27th Street - Avalon, NJ - Virtual Tour
Excellent Oceanfront Opportunity! Buyer has 2 options: 1. Purchase property which has been renovated and all new furnishings installed. The existing 2,126 sq. ft. home has 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, cathedral ceiling in living room and dining area, 2 skylights in living room, second floor master bedroom with private bathroom and deck with fantastic ocean and beach views, central heat and air conditioning, appliances, 1 car garage, off-street parking. 2. Demolish home and construct a new, 3532 sq. ft. 3 story home. Owner will consider an exchange for another property or a mortgage to a Qualified Buyer. Borough Feral Cat feeding spots are located at 21st, 27th, and 30th Streets under the boardwalk .
For Sale
125 25th Street, Avalon, NJ, 08202
125 25th Street, Avalon, NJ - Virtual Tour
$429,000.00 |
For Sale
107 Millman Lane, Villas, NJ, 08251
107 Millman Lane - Villas,NJ - Virtual Tour
Here's your chance to live LIKE A KING w/ a CASTLE ON THE WATER! Bay front, corner property facing private side street. Newly renovated in 2016....4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home complete with beautiful morning sunrises and breath-taking evening sunsets compliments of your front porch, back deck, expanded open family room or even as you make/eat dinner inside. Brand new upgrades featuring never used stainless steel appliances, new counter top, beaming bamboo wood flooring, new kitchen cabinets, fresh paint and new carpeting! First floor offers a bedroom or office/den and powder room. Second floor is complete with 3 bedrooms and a full bath w/ bonus Bay views as well. There is an attached over-sized garage that could easily been converted into more living/entertaining/sleeping space and bring you even more light and views! Brand new beach access ramp located merely steps from your driveway! Don't wait...let the Delaware Bay host your backyard BBQ's, beach days and relaxation starting THIS SUMMER!! Also a great investment opportunity to purchse your own Bay front summer rental at the Jersey Shore! Vacant and easy to show, call today! **Owner will consider ALL REASONABLE OFFERS** OPEN HOUSE Saturday, June 17th 12pm-2pm! ADDITIONAL PICTURES
$949,000.00 |
For Sale
54 E 27th Street Unit #4, Avalon, NJ, 08...
54 E 27th Street - Unit #4 - Virtual Tour
Second from the beach with an ocean view for less than $1,000,000! Located just a few steps from the beach, you will enjoy magnificent ocean views from this three bedroom, two bath condo. Complete with central air, an updated kitchen, and everything you need for seashore living, including an expansive deck for taking in the sun, seabreeze, and a broad view of the ocean! Inside, bright Caribbean colors will put you into the island mindset as you relax and unwind. The building exterior is maintenance free, including a new fiberglass deck, a new exterior stairway, as well as vinyl siding. You can not find a better combination of ocean views and proximity to the beach at this price! Just a few blocks in the other direction is the center of town, walk to your favorite restaurants and shops in the evening, or pick up a newspaper, bagel, and coffee in the morning. For the investment oriented buyer, this beach block unit has a long rental history and produces over $30,000 in rental income. The unit is offered fully furnished less some wall hangings and decorations. Pull in, park in your reserved parking space, and let your cares melt away as you relax and unwind by the ocean!
$329,000.00 |
For Sale
145 Plover Court, Ocean View, NJ, 08230
145 Plover Crt - Osprey Point, NJ - Virtual Tour
Premier 55+ Community, Osprey Point. Like New Construction! Beautiful Open Floor Plan has numerous upgrades. New hardwood floors throughout foyer, dining and living room. Walk into this magnificent eat-in kitchen with new tile floors, appliances, cabinets and granite counter-tops. This home boasts vaulted ceilings and crown molding. Two spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets and new carpeting. Two full baths that include new vanities, fixtures and lighting. 2nd floor loft for your additional bedroom/office or den. All this and a brilliant sun room which flows out to a brick patio. The community has and in-ground pool, clubhouse with library, gym, tennis courts, shuffle board crt. and horse shoe pit. 12 minutes from Ocean City and Sea Isle City Beaches and Boardwalks. Several wonderful golf courses also within minutes.
$8,950,000.00 |
For Sale
5609 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ, 08202
Avalon High Dunes - Virtual Tour
MAGNIFICENT HIGH DUNE OCEANFRONT PROPERTY WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF DUNES, BEACH, AND OCEAN AND UNIQUE PRIVACY! ONE OF ONLY ELEVEN PROPERTIES IN THE HIGH DUNES Lot Size: 125' x 245'+ Buyer has 3 options: 1. Live in existing three story home which has 4,528 square feet. 2. Expand existing three story home to approximately 8,124 square feet. 3. Demolish existing home and build a new 3 story home having approximately 11,574 square feet (Approvals Required). The existing home consists of 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, 2-zoned heat and air conditioning, wood flooring throughout with tile floors in some rooms, pool with wooden patio, and shared stone driveway entrance. First floor features family room and den on first level with beamed ceiling, 2 oceanfront bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 utility room, shower room, workshop, and wet bar in first floor hallway. Second floor offers 2 1/2 bathrooms, cathedral ceilings in living room, dining area, kitchen (with skylights) and 2 oceanfront bedrooms all with access to second floor deck with wonderful views of Dunes, Beach, and Ocean. Third floor bedroom has private bath, private den, and cathedral ceiling.
$2,195,000.00 |
1269 First Ave., Avalon, NJ, 08202
1269 First Ave. - Avalon, NJ - Virtual Tour
Beyond elegance is where you will find this sensational three-story, upside down home. The best of everything has gone into this 5 bedroom, 5 bath home complete with two powder rooms, an elevator and spacious decks. Step inside this compelling home and the foyer draws you in the alluring first-floor family room made for relaxation. You will feel like a world-class chef as you inspire your palate from the gourmet kitchen equipped with granite tops, custom cabinetry and high-quality appliances. The masterful design of the living room with fireplace is sure to impress your guests. Kick back and unwind at your very own cabana or refresh and dive into the enticing pool. This delightful home will never leave your senses. More awaits you. Call today and come see how well this home looks on you!
$1,399,999.00 |
For Sale
1704 Commonwealth, Strathmere, NJ, 08248
1704 Commonwealth - Strathmere, NJ - Virtual Tour
THIS PROPERTY HAS IT ALL-inside AND out!! Step out the door to the beach, bay, and wetlands or just relax and enjoy the AMAZING unobstructed ocean and bay views from nearly every room, deck and covered porch of this state of the art design by architect, Bob Bachich, custom built SINGLE FAMILY home. There are literally 360 degree views from the main living area, and the vacant lots on the north and south side of this property are environmentally protected and non-buildable, providing complete privacy in every room typically unheard of at the Jersey Shore. A beautifully tiled foyer at the entry level of this home leads to the 3 stop elevator, custom stairway, a large full bathroom and linen closet for convenient use after a day at the beach or boating, and a 2 car garage. The 2nd floor boasts a spacious master suite with custom master bathroom and walk-in closet, a full laundry room with sink conveniently located on this floor as well as a large, 2 more bedrooms and a large, full custom tiled and appointed 2nd bathroom. The 3rd floor includes a 4th bedroom or den, designer kitchen with custom cabinets, beautiful granite counter tops and center island opening to the dining and large living area with 2 separate seating areas with Unique Coppola and full access to the open decks and covered porches surrounding this home that take full advantage of the 360 degree unobstructed views throughout. Fiberglass decks galore both covered and uncovered provide additional entertaining and dining space. Exterior features also include beautiful pavers leading in to exceptionally large 2 car garage with additional storage space along with a separate carport large enough for 2 cars or storage area for your water crafts .Hurricane windows, security and sound system throughout. Property is being sold fully furnished and equipped and is move-in ready for summer 2017! Pre-qualified buyers only
$459,000.00 |
223 E. Morning Glory Rd., Wildwood Crest...
223 E Morning Glory - 1st flr - Virtual Tour
Charming 4 bedroom 3 Full Bath Condo located 2 blocks from the beach in Wildwood Crest.Granite tops,Custom hardwood floors,fireplace,offstreet parking, stainless steel appliances..Never been rented.. Easy to show..Call for Lock box code..
For Sale
7558 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ, 08202
7558 Dune Drive - Avalon, NJ - Virtual Tour
$475,000.00 |
Just Listed
101 W. Spruce, North Wildwood, NJ, 08260
The Pointe at Moore's Inlet - #102 - Virtual Tour
Not only will you love this gorgeous year round condo, you can take advantage of its great rental potential to help pay the costs. Located at The Pointe at Moore's Inlet, you will enjoy this 3 bedroom 2 bath condo any time you choose. Watch the beautiful sunrises while sitting on your spacious deck with your morning cup of coffee. The complex offers a pool and spa, meeting room, and a fitness room. It is located only steps to the wonderful beaches of North Wildwood and close to all the activities, night life and restaurants the Wildwoods have to offer. The condo is being sold fully furnished minus personals. The association is solid and the low condo fees include all common area insurances, including flood and maintenance.
$710,000.00 |
5112 Central Ave., Sea Isle City, NJ, 08...
5112 Central Ave.. North - Virtual Tour
Absolutely endless beautiful bay views and sunsets from the living and dining room!!! This upside down town home features 4 bedroom 2 and half bath spacious town-home located on it's own private street offers magnificent panorama of wetlands and Inter-coastal waterway. Newer roof, ac units and appliances. First floor is beautifully tiled and has two bedrooms, full bath and laundry room. Second floor has a comfortable spacious great room offering an open living room, dining and kitchen area. Top floor has two large bedrooms; one being the master suite. This property offers the best of both worlds; conveniently located within walking distance to everything while still offering peace and quiet.
$1,850,000.00 |
For Sale
1300 Argo Lane, Northfield, NJ, 08225
1300 Argo Lane - Virtual Tour
ATLANTIC CITY COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE! EXQUISITE ONE OF A KIND HOME WITH SKYLINE VIEWS! This absolutely breathtaking custom home consists of approx. 7000 SF of pure perfection on 4 acres on the AC Country Club and meadows! Besides its 5 oversized bedrooms, 5.5 baths and endless beautiful custom cabinetry, flooring, impressive sound system, Travertine tile-marble floors, beamed-vaulted-tray ceilings, etched glass, numerous fireplaces and all the bells and whistles you would expect from a true executive estate, every single room is a picture of perfection! The grand formal entry boasts a custom mahogany staircase, the living room has a massive fireplace, bar and cabinetry with incredible views of the AC skyline, the step down huge formal dining room has its own separate fireplace and continued views of the skyline, the custom kitchen includes granite countertops, custom cabinets, center island and top of the line appliances such as a commercial Viking stove, Hobart dishwasher and oversized refrigerator, there is a professional exercise room, the full finished basement is heated with a kitchenette and projector television, there is a 4 zone HVAC system, security system, walk-in closets, skylights, in-law quarters, storage attic, alarm system, central vac and more! And that is just the inside! The outside features a custom deck overlooking the Gunite built-in pool, tennis courts and beautifully landscaped grounds! Possible subdivision of 4 private lots. Don not forget the amazing views
$799,000.00 |
For Sale
515 Franklin street, Cape May, NJ, 08204
515 Franklin Street - Cape May - Virtual Tour
The "Daisy Cottage" is located in the heart of the Historic District of Cape May overlooking Hughes St. Victorian Style charm with updated interior on different levels. The 1st floor unit is 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, has front and rear entrances as well as a side entrance off the kitchen. The updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances ( sub zero refrigerator) corian countertops, ceramic backsplash and gas top range with downdraft. Pocket doors between living room and dining room, crown molding, hardwood floors and more. The full bath includes a garden soaking tub, separate shower with subway tile and ceramic flooring. There is a laundry room/utility room. Central air conditioning in this unit. The 2nd floor unit is also accessible at the front porch or the rear deck. This unit provides 2 full baths, a separate laundry room with washer and dryer, an eat-in kitchen with range, refrigerator, dishwasher. Living room and one bedroom on same floor with an additional 2 dormer style bedrooms on the upper level. Beadboard, wainscoting, hardwood floors, ceiling fans are some of the features. Window air conditioners for this unit. Location, Location, Location! Step into the Historic Distract and watch the horse and buggy go by. Beach,Washington Street Mall, Convention Hall and Restaurants all close by. Currently used as a duplex this property has rental income and is being sold turn-key. There are many more features that make this home a must see. Showings with advance notice on Sundays between 11 and 3.
$849,000.00 |
For Sale
55 Cedar Meadow Drive, Cape May Courthou...
55 Cedar Meadow - CMCH - Virtual Tour
True deliverance in this country setting! This 2 story Colonial situated on approx 2 acres overlooks a pond w/water fountains, multi leveled walkways surround the pond, playground area, tree house, gazebo and additional multi level decks as well as a fire pit. This outside space is another world of tranquility and a dedication of a "lifetime" and has evolved into an expanded family compound. Appearing for the 1st time on the market with the original owners. The interior has charm and perfect details and is surprisingly large as you meander from room to room. Warm entry foyer w/inlaid ceramic tile flooring; DR w/CT flooring; 1/2 bath; inviting Kitchen that resembles a country retreat w/oak cabinetry and center granite island along w/stainless refrigerator, breakfast nook overlooking the expansive pond recreational complex. Radiating from the Kitchen is a spacious Family Rm w/stoned fireplace and ceiling fan & French doors that adjoin the Living Rm. Interesting woodwork throughout the home. All of this is the main level of the home; Colonial staircase that leads to the 2nd floor that features Master BR w/Master bath w/Jacuzzi and separate tiled shower; rear BR w/French doors (overlooks rear yard); 2 additional BRs located in the front of home; plus 2 bathrooms along with a 2BR suite w/Den. This has many uses. Could be another FR; computer rm; office etc. Wait we're not finished! There is a full basement used as additional recreation space. Presently is a gym and has a pool table and adjoins a massive storage area. All ceilings are high throughout; entire top of home is attic space. Paver walkways to wrap around porch; nicely landscaped grounds; outside shed. Lots of parking. I can go on and on but you can't appreciate this compound unless you "see it".
$879,000.00 |
For Sale
8906 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ, 0...
8906 Atlantic - Wildwood Crest - Virtual Tour
Retreat, vacation, invest or just live like you deserve. Spotless décor welcomes you into an open floor plan w/spacious Living Room w/cathedral and beamed ceiling with sliders to L shaped deck with a perfect ocean view; LR overlooks DR; FR w/fireplace and open Kitchen w/new appliances adjoins the DR; half bath and UR complete the main level living space; top level has master suite w/full bath plus 2 additional BRS w/hall. There is an all purpose/game room on ground level that adjoins garage. Hardwood floors on BR level and balance of the home is ceramic tile flooring. Nice rear yard. Plenty of closet space and lots of storage. Fabulous ocean views; tons of windows throughout To appreciate home which is "one step closer to heaven" you must inspect. Nice large corner and exterior is maintenance fee with cedar impressions. Property is sold unfurnished excepts for appliances
$2,295,000.00 |
For Sale
10522 Golden Gate Drive, Stone Harbor, N...
10522 Golden Gate - Stone Harbor - Virtual Tour
This spacious bayfront home is perfect for the large family with its six bedrooms, one of which is a bunkroom with its own full bath for the kids, plus a master bedroom and bath, four additional bedrooms, a third full bath and two half baths. The first floor includes a large TV room and a great room with the living, dining and kitchen areas all located on the bayside and opening onto a huge deck with an awning and ceiling fan, which spans the full width of the house overlooking the bay. On the waterside is a large fixed dock over the water, plus a floating dock and two boatslips. You'll love the very special location of this home on the water on one of the most secluded and desirable streets in Stone Harbor. The homes in this area typically remain in the same families for decades with very little turnover, but this is your chance to live and enjoy the waterfront lifestyle in a prime location. The property does need a bulkhead replacement, but is being sold 'as is' with regard to the bulkhead.
$649,000.00 |
For Sale
713 Beach Creek Road, North Wildwood, NJ...
713 Beach Creek Road - NWW - Virtual Tour
This exclusive, yet casual Bayfront home on Beach Creek has everything that waterfront living offers including spectacular sunsets and incredible water views. Enjoy boating, kayaking, paddle boarding and all water sports right out your front door. There are 2 boat slips for your boats with easy access to all the waterways. The spacious multi-level decks are a front row seat to boating, star gazing and award winning sunsets; for sunning, grilling, socializing and just relaxing it just doesn't get any better than this! The first floor is an open floor plan with a kitchen and living area with hardwood flooring. Also on this level is a full tiled bath with a Jacuzzi tub and a laundry closet. The second level is a large master suite with unparalleled views and a large 3 piece bathroom. The third floor with breathtaking views is currently another spacious bedroom. There is central air and efficient gas hot water baseboard heat. Each floor is individually zoned for air conditioning and heat. There is limited waterfront property so take advantage of this valuable opportunity to own your piece of waterfront paradise!
$499,999.00 |
For Sale
29 Pine Ridge Road, Cap May Courthouse, ...
29 Pine Ridge Rd. - CMCH - Virtual Tour
Welcome to the home of your dreams featuring 4 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths a gentleman's first floor office which offers a header in the wall ready for you to place a separate front door entrance if you want a private exterior entrance to your large office, formal dining room with lovely mirrored wall, formal living room with hard wood flooring, large family room with cathedral ceilings which open up to the 8x10 hot tub room, oversized laundry room w/built in ironingboard, Master suite and oversized tub make this the best of private retreats, attached two car garage heated, detached 1 car garage/shed, well water and sprinkler system for front and back yard areas, amazing black top driveway just off the cul-de-sac. This is cul-de-sac living at its best! Check out the wild turkeys and deer right off your back yard deck, sit under your retractable awning enjoy your summer barbecues on this gentleman's 2.03 acre estate. Well appointed throughout with ample storage closests and attic storage in the main house and garage. Custom built for this Seller now with an empty nest it is time for you to enjoy all of the well thought out features with your family and friends. Wait that is not all this home now offers Natural Gas heating and a privately owned 1000 gal in ground propane tank. NO.....not done yet this home just installed solar panels the rental fee is a nominal monthly cost and after 20 years you will own them outright. Their electric bill has been slashed!!! Learn more about this fantastic new solar feature just installed in 2015. Enjoy the attached virtual tour a must see for yourself this is a beautiful well built custom home located at the end of a cul-de-sac backed up to open space waiting for you to enjoy. This seller searched for the perfect setting to build their dream home and now you can enjoy the fruits of their labor.
$649,900.00 |
For Sale
30 52nd Street, Sea Isle City, NJ, 08243
30 52nd Street - South - SIC - Virtual Tour
This beachblock beauty is priced to sell....... Well maintained townhouse located only sixth position from the beach in one of the hottest beachblock areas in Sea Isle. This front to back townhouse (south unit) offers great privacy, ocean views, and is just steps to the promenade, soft sand and endless waves. First floor has three bedrooms and huge full bath with laundry closet. Second (top) floor has vaulted ceilings with living room, dining area, kitchen, bedroom, and full bath. Some updates have been made including: siding, roof, landscaping, shed, lag bolts on decks, new furniture, flooring in living room, dining area and kitchen, bathroom flooring, newer grill, mattresses, door on bathroom, new outside shower, blinds, etc. This unit comes completely furnished and turn key with a fantastic rental history. **UNIT CAN ONLY BE SHOWN ON SATURDAYS DURING RENTAL CHANGEOVER.**
$559,900.00 |
For Sale
3901 Pleasure Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ, 08...
3901 Pleasure Ave - Virtual Tour
Perfection! This beautifully renovated, never rented 2 bedroom/2 bath BEACHFRONT townhouse is ready and waiting for you to move in and enjoy the gorgeous ocean, beach views and SUMMER OF 2016. Boasting a completely renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops and top of the line cabinetry, along with tile and hardwood throughout the foyer, kitchen and living room, make this a must see! There are un-obstructed ocean views from the entire kitchen, living area and deck on the 1st floor as well as sweeping ocean views from the master bedroom and private deck on the 2nd floor. New doors, new paint, new carpet , new bedding and automatic storm shutters on all beach-side windows & doors are just some of the other beautiful features of this exceptional property AND the owners are leaving EVERYTHING-all furnishings, kitchen equipment, dishes, and even linens!! A/C unit and hot water heater have been replaced in this maintenance free condo. Walking distance to stores, restaurants, Promenade shops and outdoor amphitheater along with TWO off-street parking spots and large storage area make this property not only beautiful but EXTREMELY convenient.
$2,190,000.00 |
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119 85th Street, Stone Harbor, NJ, 08247
119 85th Stone Harbor - Virtual Tour
This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is a hallmark for fine living. Relax in the tastefully decorated living room or breathe the fresh air from the ocean view deck. The fully equipped designer kitchen will have you dreaming up delicacies. You can then serve meals in style in the charming dining area. This endearing custom home is located steps to the finest beaches in Stone Harbor and within easy walking distance to the center of town. Come take a look at this exquisite home and partake in a true Shore experience!
$5,395,000.00 |
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4099 Bayberry Road, Avalon, NJ, 08202
"The Marble House" Avalon, NJ - Virtual Tour
Beachfront Living at it's best! This "Marble House" is built of the highest statuary quality materials. White Carrara Marble (supplied by Marble Crafters) on it's entire exterior that requires NO maintenance! Construction by D.L Miner that includes commercial grade steel beams. The 6000 Square Foot, 5 bedrooms and 5 Full Bathrooms home includes marble floors, marble bathrooms, a mahogany and marble bar, a granite chefs kitchen with 17 foot ceilings in the living and dining rooms. There are designer fabric wall coverings throughout the home with floor to ceiling custom designer drapes and 28 hand painted Gracie Asian wall panels. Outside you will find an in-ground pool with hot tub, and marble fountain with a beautiful cobblestone backyard. There are three balconies, you can experience Ocean Views from the second and third floor balconies. This is a one of a kind exquisite custom home being sold for far below the cost it would be to construct today (Approx. $6M) Sold Un-Furnished. Call today to schedule your private showing, listing agent must accompany.
$415,000.00 |
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21 W. Woodland Ave., Cape May Courthouse...
21 W Woodland Ave - CMCH - Virtual Tour
A breathtaking custom built 2 story, 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath home situated on .95 acre, set within the prestigious Woodland Estates community in Cape May Court House. This energy efficient home has two x six exterior walls with Anderson 400 Series windows along with two zones of energy efficient heating and air conditioning. Other spectacular features include custom blinds throughout, 9 foot ceilings on the first floor, custom crown molding and woodworking throughout the home, and custom, built in cabinets surrounding the fireplace in the family room. Enjoy watching TV and listening to music with the surround sound built in speaker system. This home has a beautiful kitchen open to the family room with lots of cabinets, a center island and pantry. The laundry room and powder room are conveniently located off of the kitchen. On the 2nd floor, you will find a beautiful and spacious master bedroom suite with walk in closets and a whirlpool tub. The 2nd floor also offers 3 additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. Attached is an oversized two car garage with an additional detached garage that can be used as a workshop, craft room, or a game room. Step outside the family room onto the custom built screened in porch. Walk out from the screen room onto the large Trex deck surrounding the heated swimming pool. Enjoy the outdoors by showering in the custom built outside shower and dressing area. Have family and friends over with plenty of parking on the large driveway. The exterior of this home is maintenance free with installed irrigation system, and features a spacious covered front porch. This home offers plenty of storage features with large attic spaces with plenty of head-room over the entire 2nd floor of the home, as well as above both the attached and detached garages The backyard is enclosed by a newly installed premium cedar privacy fence. This home is just a short distance to the Delaware Bay, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Cape May and Wildwood Beaches.
$1,725,000.00 |
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6817 Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City, NJ, 0...
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Come see Sea Isle's most sought after OCEANFRONT location! This fantastic home is situated on a rare hard to find, extra large (53x165) beachfront lot, which makes all the rooms HUGE in size, along with very HIGH ceilings! Not only that, it is located on the most desirable section of Pleasure Avenue (it's quiet, with no boardwalk in front), and has a picturesque setting that offers sweeping, unobstructed ocean vistas in every direction. This Gleeson constructed 2,700+ square foot home has 5 bedrooms (two of which are master suites) and 3.5 baths. Recently renovated both inside and out (2015), it has new and beautiful quartz countertops in the kitchen, high-end kitchen cabinets by Tedd Wood, new stainless steel KitchenAid appliances, newer carpeting, new beveled glass front door, new privacy vinyl fence, large under-house play area for the kids on those rainy days you can't take them to the beach, double outside shower with privacy entrance, maintenance free exterior siding, decks, and railings, Anderson windows (Anderson "Art Glass" privacy windows in the bathrooms), beautiful pavered driveway & entrance, and much more. Property is being sold completely turn-key and furnished. The interior of this home was professionally redecorated and freshly painted in the latest fashions and colors along with new refinished hardwood floors (fall of 2015). This very special home and fantastic setting should be enough to place this home at the top of your list. Never rented since it was new, so the pride of ownership is everywhere! Come continue the pride and passion of beachfront living! You know it's where you want to be! Owner occupied and shown by appointment only.
$1,097,500.00 |
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423 E. Nashville Ave., Wildwood Crest, N...
423 E Nashville Ave - Virtual Tour
Sand Castle unit in the Coastal Colors Complex boasting LUXURY...LOCATION...LIFESTYLE! This 4 BR coastal home has over 4500 sq ft of living space. The residence represents the finest of quality and design for luxurious beach living. Interior of home has every furniture designer represented.. It's a must see unit. Every imaginable upgrade has been done and is included. The residence is surprisingly large as you meander from room to room, kevel to level is this art deco design/mid century furnished look. You can't fully appreciate this home until you inspect. Roof is metal. 4BRs, 3 full designer baths, 2 half baths, Den that opens onto deck that faces pool, massive open LR w/gas fireplace, open Kitchen w/high end Viking appliances, Kraft Maid cabinetry , custom subway glass backsplash, granite, wine refrigerator, island for casual eating, Dining area, UR w/W&D, Top room w/wine cooler, micro, sink, granite, cabinets and much more. The views are exceptional and are included. Exterior of building is vinyl. Just some interior renovations but not limited to: new plumbing, new master bath room, new W&D, new hardwood floors throughout, upgraded elevator door which opens and closes by itself, security system, Sonos System which has Sirius w/built in speakers, security lites and cameras, custom Hunter Douglass Shutters and Shades, custom closet organizer's, custom Ball fans in every room, 4th built in wet bar/micro and wine refrigerator as stated previously Exterior upgrades and renovations: new Ice Breaker's metal roof, new deck surfaces (6) and 1 ground level porch, new dehumidifier for crawl space, new insulation in crawl space, new W&D in sprinkler rm for towels etc, new privacy gate for back porch, new landscaping which blooms in summer, new Sunbrella cushions for outdoor furniture and cushion box storage, all new gutters. To be sold fully furnished. Various designers when it comes to interior furniture. List to be supplied upon request. Listing agent must accompany all showings. It's an ez show. To fully appreciate and capture the unique design and beauty you must inspect.
$599,900.00 |
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1105 Central Ave., North Wildwood, NJ, 0...
1105 Central Ave. - Virtual Tour
A "true family home". This property boasts 4000 sq ft of living space consisting of 4 BRs nicely sized, LR w/hardwood flooring & authentic Tin ceiling, full ct bath, Dining Rm., Great room consisting of Den, DA and Kitchen w/custom Cherry cabinets along w/ Corian counters and for additional casual eating space a separate mini island, 3 season enclosed Florida patio w/beamed open ceiling and ceiling fan, an additional full bath plus a private office/studio/craft rm along with a separate UR w/W&D; 2nd floor of main home has 3 additional BRs (large) and new full bath. The in law Quarters set back on the property has LR, Kitchen, full Bath and Bedroom or works extremely well as a rental unit for added income. Property is fine shape with many items that have been upgraded and/or replaced. Some are as follows: new recirculation pumps (3) in 2010; 50 year shingled roof w/in 10 years; CertainTeed Monogram 46 premium 4x4 vinyl siding w/1/2 inch insulation board beneath; Pella windows with Low-E w/argon-insulating glass; all windows wrapped w/2 color Alcoa Envoy trim; 2 bay windows w/internal interchangeable room-darkening sun shades; all new seamless gutters and downspouts; new refrigerator and W&D; new exterior sewer line and clean out; EP Henry Cobble Stone full driveway; all new carpeting except for LR that has hardwood flooring; wrought iron porch railings; GFI receptacles. Property has been extremely well maintained. Property has 3 zone heating system.
$1,195,000.00 |
1869 Ocean Ave., Avalon, NJ, 08202
1869 Ocean Ave - Avalon - Virtual Tour
Here's the opportunity you have been waiting for. This house is IMMACULATE. Built in 2002 by Tom Welsh, this home looks like it is brand new. It's as if it was frozen in time. It features 5 generous bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Decorated and appointed with great taste. Tons of natural light throughout the home. Both master and junior master feature walk-in closets. Ample closet space throughout the rest of the home, as well. Living room with fireplace on the second floor, as well as large family room on the first floor. Tons of space to entertain! Large deck with beautiful views off the second floor living room. Private deck off one of the first floor bedrooms. Back door leads into spacious laundry/utility room. This home was built on a 40 X 110 lot - the zoning at the time allowed for a larger house with an attached garage! Walk to town, but you have a small cushion from the "busier"areas. There is little to no inventory that matches this quality with price.
$9,990,000.00 |
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167 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies, NJ, 08...
The White House - Virtual Tour
Oceanfront Estate on 1.9 acres. This 3 story oceanfront home has the potential for the remaining land to be subdivided into additional lots. Features include approximately 8,000 square feet of living area, 8 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, 4 car garage, multi-zoned heat and air conditioning, elevator, extensive storage, walk-in pantry and much more. Sold furnished. Buyer has 3 options: 1. Renovate existing home; 2. Subdivide Property; 3. Build a new home. Owner will consider an exchange. Owner financing available to Qualified Buyer
$299,900.00 |
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207 E Sweetbriar Ave., Wildwood Crest, N...
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Entire unit has been tastefully remodeled. All you have to do is put your clothes away. New windows, new sliders, new ceiling fans, custom window treatments, new recessed liting , freshly painted throughout new Kitchen w/granite counters and stainless appliances Unit consists of 3 BRs, 1.5 Bath (newly remodeled as well), open great room space w/LR & Dinning area. Sliders from LR onto covered porch. Utility closet w/W&D.


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HARRISON, N.J. (AP) -- Alejandro Romero Gamarra scored in the 56th minute and the New York Red Bulls held off Wayne Rooney and Atlantic Cup rival D.C. United 1-0 on Sunday night.
Gamarra scored on a left-footed shot from just above the top of the box and Luis Robles made two saves to help New York snap D.C. United's winning streak at three games.
New York (16-6-4) moved a point ahead of New York City FC for second place in the Eastern Conference, five points behind MLS-leading Atlanta United. D.C. United (7-10-6) is tied for eighth.
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Next steps to underpin a future power system that is reliable
Reliability of the power system, at a wholesale level, is about having enough generation and demand response capacity in the system to supply customers with the power they need, with a very high degree of confidence.
Consumers in the national electricity market experience high levels of reliability. Over the last 10 years blackouts that are the result of a shortage of generation or demand response capacity have contributed to less than a quarter of one per cent of all customer interruptions. In contrast, network outages, for example if a tree falls across powerlines, account for close to 97% of all blackouts.
The power system is transitioning with more wind, solar and batteries entering the market and customers playing a greater role by changing their energy use in response to price signals and with the help of new technology. At the same time older generators are retiring, and this, along with rising temperatures and extreme weather events, can create challenges for the power system.
As the power system transitions, it is more important than ever for the regulatory framework that supports reliability to be flexible and adaptable so customers continue to get power when they need it. The AEMC's reliability work program sets out the actions underway to develop specific, targeted solutions to deliver the certainty of supply that customers want, at the lowest possible cost.
These actions are designed to encourage the right amount of investment in generation and demand response capacity over the long term, and provide appropriate safety nets and interventions if they are needed.
This work also addresses the need for the power system to be able to comprehensively meet consumer needs at the lowest cost before the operator has to step in to intervene with higher cost safety-net options. For example, energy users can play a vital role by turning off or reducing power use at very high demand times. This can help keep costs down by avoiding unnecessary investment in generation that's only used for a few days a year.
Reliability work plan
The AEMC's final report for the Reliability Frameworks Review, published in July 2018, included a collaborative work plan with a series of actions to be progressed by the AEMC, AEMO and the AER.
|1. Improving the information available to the market so decisions made by market participants, the operator, regulators and policy makers are better-informed
|AER to submit a rule change request by October 2018 requesting these amendments. AEMO to consult on and prepare a new guideline to develop its forecasting methodologies.
|AER intends to submit a rule change request shortly
|AER to produce a quarterly report on the differences between forecast and actual values in the projected assessments of system adequacy (PASA), and pre-dispatch forecast processes. AER to submit a rule change request by October 2018 requesting these amendments.
|AER intends to submit a rule change request shortly
|2. Integrating demand into the wholesale market to support an active demand side.
|Progress rule change requests on a wholesale demand response mechanism, supported and informed by demand response trials being undertaken by AEMO and ARENA.
On 19 July 2019 the AEMC published a draft determination on three rule change requests (from PIAC/TEC/TAI, South Australian Government, AEC) to introduce a wholesale demand response mechanism into the NEM. Under the draft rule, non-retailers would be allowed to offer demand response directly into the wholesale market for the first time.
|Development of a voluntary, short forward market that allows trading of financial contracts closer to real time.
In April 2019 the AEMC published a consultation paper on a rule change request from AEMO to introduce a short term forward market.
|Subject to the outcomes of relevant trials, AEMO should develop a rule change request regarding giving consumers the ability to contract with multiple retailers or aggregators at the same connection point (multiple trading relationships) opening up more opportunities for consumers to offer their demand response in the wholesale market.
Awaiting trial results.
Following the outcomes of relevant trials, and the wholesale demand response rule change process, any additional rule change requests required to facilitate multiple trading relationships will be submitted.
|3. Improving wholesale market outcomes and signals to underpin efficient investment and operational decisions.
|ARENA, through trials, to continue to explore the potential for forecast improvements in the hours ahead of dispatch. AEMC to stay involved.
|Underway – see ARENA
|Subject to the success of the trials, AEMO to submit necessary rule change requests to embed the ability to provide self-forecasts into the regulatory arrangements.
|Awaiting the results of relevant trials
|AEMO and the AEMC to consider what the future ramping needs of the NEM may be.
|AEMO and the AEMC intend to progress this later this year
|4. Adapting the intervention framework so it is fit for the purposes of a changing power system and only used when necessary.
|AEMC to assess proposed enhancements to the power system's strategic reserve mechanism, the Reliability and Emergency Reserve Trader (RERT). This rule change was submitted by AEMO.
A final determination was published in May 2019 to enhance the RERT.
|AEMC to consider, in parallel with the enhanced RERT rule change, whether the directions and instructions need to be updated as part of the suite of intervention mechanisms available in the national electricity market, and whether the intervention pricing and compensation framework is sufficiently nuanced to respond efficiently as the power system evolves.
On 15 August 2019, the AEMC published a final report on its Investigation into intervention mechanisms in the NEM. At the same time, it published two draft determinations on rule change requests relating to the intervention and compensation frameworks in the NER.
The final report of the investigation made a number of recommendations for further changes to the intervention and compensation frameworks, and work on these will progress as relevant rule change requests are received.


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After coming to Europe, I never really celebrated desi occasions like Pongal or Karthigai with the appropriate gusto because many times there was no one to share the joy (and food). Since Ashok and I started living together, I have been celebrating everything and cooking everything like crazy to make up for lost time.
Since this is our first pongal after we started living together, I had already made up my mind to celebrate it the proper way. Ashok is usually not very enthu in celebrating such occasions but he does enjoy the food. So when I asked him about the menu, he played along and said lots of ghee, cashews, whole peppercorns (for the ven pongal) and shallot (china vengayam) sambhar to go with it.
The first order of business was to find my pressure cooker which is small, almost dying, with its safety valve long gone. I had to use the cooker twice to boil the rice and dal for the Ven pongal and chakkarai pongal separately since the former is cooked with water and salt, while the latter is cooked with milk. I was worried that it was going to die any minute, but it was surprisingly robust (which is a tribute to Premier) and I even managed to shout ''pongalo pongal'' (not being able to allow pongal to boil over on an induction stove is a major buzz kill…ivalum iva modern appliancesum…cha…cha..thollai thangala)
As much as I love shallot sambar, I hate to peel them - handla shallots =>eyes fulla tearu and infinite patience. Then I realized that I need the paavamana cooker again for boiling dal for the sambhar. So for the third time, the cooker cooked successfully.
After a hearty meal, when Ashok was dozing off, I called Amma and proudly narrated my accomplishments for the day. She listened and finally said – ''ellam seri, ana nalaiku dhane pongal'' !!! After few seconds of shock, I remonstrated ''inniku 14th, eppodhum 14th dhane pongal''…apparently the tamizh calendar decided to give me a mega bulb !$#@!%#$% by pushing pongal to 15th this year.
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Favorite response to my comedy story (from a friend): Pongala mundiri (kottai) potiya ?!


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text: Cape Town - Eight AfriForum Youth (AFY) students have been suspended from participating in upcoming SRC elections at Stellenbosch University due to alleged irregularities.Three students filed an urgent application in the Student Court, alleging the eight AFY members had broken election protocol regarding campaign posters, electioneering, monetary limits, and caucus attendance.All eight candidates were absent from a hearing regarding their candidacies on Monday.The SRC elections had been postponed indefinitely until the eight candidates responded to the court's interim order. They had five days to respond. The students had to remove the controversial posters from campus. However, in a statement on its website, AFY denied that some of the posters were "harmful" to other students' candidacies.The group believed the university was targeting its candidates in the SRC election, and would stand up for their rights.Stellenbosch University's outgoing SRC vice-president James de Villers said the body wanted to stay impartial in the matter.