October 9, 2025

Overlooking the beach on a beautiful fall day...there's no better place to be! !

In The News:

SOME ANNUAL FAVORITES are back this weekend!  If you're lucky enough to be here enjoying a three-day weekend at the shore, be sure to visit two of our annual favorites...the Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival takes place on Saturday from 10am to 5pm at Surfside Park, and will feature fresh local seafood, live music, artisan crafts and decor, and a variety of vendors.  Also happening Saturday is the Stone Harbor Classic & Vintage Car Show, featuring a variety of automobiles on display on 96th Street, from 10am to 1pm.  Both events are perfect for enjoying the best of Seven Mile Island during the off season!
 
OTHER OFF-SEASON FAVORITES are available to enjoy nearly anytime.  If you feel that summertime is often too busy to squeeze in some of the fun things around Cape May County, try them now!  Here are some ideas: visit one of the county's many breweries; spend an afternoon at the Cape May County Park & Zoo (it's free!); explore the Cape May Lighthouse; make a reservation at a restaurant that's normally crowded in the summer; visit a local winery for tasting; ride as a foot passenger aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry; 
 
REINVESTING IN YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY is prudent, and helps maximize your rental revenue over the long term.  New carpeting or refinished floors, new furniture or appliances, fresh paint, or a full remodel all help to keep your property looking its best.  You don't need to do it all at once! Spacing out projects helps keep costs down in a given year, while still contributing to your property's appearance.  Want to discuss ways to improve your property (and revenue)?  Call or email me; I'll make recommendation based on my experience, and help you get the most bang for your buck!
 
HAVE YOU SEEN MONARCH BUTTERFLIES travelling southward?  They do every year at this time, on their annual journey to Mexico.  Cape May County's geography acts as a natural funnel, increasing the likelihood of seeing monarchs as they migrate.  Monarchs will often stop to roost in groups; if they do, observe them from a distance so as not to disturb them.

upcoming Events: 

Fall Restaurant Weekend in Stone Harbor.  October 9th through 12th, at participating restaurants. 
 
Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival.  Fresh, local seafood, live music, artisan craft and décor vendors.  Saturday, October 11th. 
 
Stone Harbor Classic & Vintage Car Show.  200 block of 96th Street, Saturday, October 11th, 10am to 1pm. 
 
Somm's Table: Duoro Valley Portugal.  Taste wines from Portugal and thoughtful pairings, hosted by in-house sommeliers.  The Washington Inn, Sunday, October 12, 3pm to 4pm. Read More
 
Wildwood '50s, '60s & '70s Weekend.  Friday night dance party, classic car show, Saturday street fair, and Saturday night concert featuring The Pointer Sisters and The Spinners.  Friday and Saturday, October 17th & 18th.  Details and tickets
 
Fall Beach Sweeps in Avalon & Stone Harbor.  Saturday, October 18th. info and to register
Cooking with Carolyn: Cool Fall Supper.  Stone Harbor Library, Thursday, October 23rd, 1pm to 3pm. 
 
Railroads, Tourism & Commuters at the Jersey Shore.  Avalon Free Public Library, Monday, October 29th, 7pm. 
 
Fall Dune Grass Planting.  Volunteers will meet at Community Hall at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration.  Please contact Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066 to sign up.  Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, October 25th, 8:30am.  Rain date is October 26th. 
 
Cape May Restaurant Weekend at The Washington Inn.  Special Restaurant Weekend pre-fixe menu, $59 per person.  The Washington Inn, October 31st to November 2nd.  For details

Recent Listings:

13 93rd Street, 5, Stone Harbor, $1,999,999, ACTIVE MLS#: 252939


273 7th Street, Avalon, $2,800,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252911


128 16th Street, Avalon, $2,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252964


164 93rd Street, Stone Harbor, $4,399,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252920


177 74th Street, Avalon, $4,799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252922


53 E 25th Street, Avalon, $5,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252926


25 W 32nd Street, Avalon, $5,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252919


74 E 26th Street, Avalon, $6,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252948


182 65th Street, Avalon, $7,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252917


1 108th Street, Stone Harbor, $12,199,999, ACTIVE MLS#: 252982