Saturday, March 10, 2012

Upcoming Stone Harbor & Avalon Activities!



SPRING FORWARD THIS WEEKEND and COME DOWN FOR FUN IN STONE HARBOR AND AVALON! UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

TAKE THE PLUNGE: Don’t miss the March 9-10, the Stone Harbor Shiver. Email stoneharborshiver@gmail.com to sign up. Even if you are not going to TAKE THE PLUNGE, come down for the pre-plunge party at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor and weekend festivities. What a weekend in store! Many shops and restaurants are open and ready for our 2nd Annual 'Stone Harbor Shiver' plungers and spectators! Celebrate Friday evening at SH Yacht Club's Pre-Plunge Party and at Saturday's Plunge & After-Plunge Party at Fred's Tavern. Register at Pre-plunge party Friday night 6-9PM Yacht Club of Stone Harbor (9001 Sunset Dr.) $10 per person - Music, Food, Cash Bar Raffle, Silent Auction. Music, Food, Cash Bar, Silent Auction. Saturday, March 10, begin your day at the Women's Civic Association. Judging at 11:30 AM. PRizes - Best Costume, Best Team Costume, Best Team Name. Adults$25.00 before March 10. $30.00 plunge day. Students with ID $10.00. Call 609-368-1201.

STONE HARBOR SUMMER JOB FAIR: Saturday, March 31 from 11:00 AM to 4:00PM - Twenty Five businesses participating. Download an applicaton at: www.stoneharborbeach.com SELECT JOB FAIR! Great opportunity for high school and college students to find a summer job in a wonderful vacation destination.

NEW DATE FOR 2012: WINGS ‘N WATER FESTIVAL: Very Exciting Change for Wings ‘n Water Festival for its 30th Anniversary – The date has been changed from September to July 12 & 13 with the auction on July 14. Mark your calendar and make plans to be in Stone Harbor/Avalon for this special event!!!!

SUMMER RENTALS: Rentals for the 2012 season are booking well ahead of 2011 – if you plan to rent for 2012 and have not booked yet, call THE HUGH MERKLE TEAM toll free 877-314-2726 and visit: www.HughMerkle.com

AMAZING TIME TO INVEST IN A STONE HARBOR & AVALON VACATION HOME:
If you have been thinking about buying a vacation home - NOW is the most amazing time. Best prices in 10 years and best mortgage rates in 55 years!!!! Call Hugh today at 609-602-0300 cell.

When looking for a “trusted real estate advisor” I want you to have the confidence to hire Hugh and the whole HUGH MERKLE REAL ESTATE TEAM @ Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors to help you accomplish your vacation home real estate goals whether they be buying, selling or renting.

If you own or vacation in Stone Harbor or Avalon, share your joy of knowing and vacationing on Seven Mile Beach with friends and family. It would be our honor and privilege to help those whom you refer to me. They will not only enjoy vacationing on this special island, but if they buy they will be putting their money in a solid long term investment. WE ARE NEVER TOO BUSY FOR YOUR REFERRALS!!!!

Hugh and his TEAM MEMBERS, Susan, Ryan, Jennifer, Lee and Lynn will continually strive to keep you informed about the Stone Harbor and Avalon vacation home real estate market, because as your trusted real estate advisor we want you, “To Be Well Informed And Have The Real Estate World At Your Finger Tips.” So LIKE our Facebook page “Hugh Merkle Real Estate” to be the first to know about Stone Harbor & Avalon real estate and events.

Hugh’s cell is 609-602-0300 and email: Hugh@HughMerkle.com

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Monday, March 5, 2012

RENTAL: 306 79th Street, Avalon, NJ 08202



New rental property for the Hugh Merkle Team!

Property Description:
306 79th Street, Avalon, NJ. Come home from a day at the beach or bay to a vacation townhome that offers comfortable elegance for the whole family, located within walking distance of the acclaimed Fuze Restaurant and Mirage Lounge. First floor includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and laundry closet with Whirlpool washer/dryer set. Sailboat bedroom has 2 twin beds; Toile bedroom has full bed and TV, and Gingham bedroom has queen bed, TV, and a tub shower bathroom next door. Wide open second-floor layout glows with warmth from amber hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light. Kitchen features breakfast island and counters in sparkling black granite, electric stovetop, water/ice dispenser, and a shower bathroom around the corner. Dining room enjoys bay window radiance along with a cheerful buffet table ready for entertaining. Living room offers gas log fireplace, TV, and sliding glass door to furnished sun deck. On the third floor, the inviting master bedroom suite boasts a king bed, bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and stand-alone shower, plus sliding glass door to a large furnished private sun deck. Rental includes off-road parking, central air, high-speed Internet, gas grill, beach badges, beach equipment, private fenced backyard patio, and outdoor enclosed shower.

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RENTAL: 302 79th Street, Avalon, NJ 08202



The following two rentals are side by side rent individually or together and bring the whole family!

Property Description:
Awesome 4 bedroom/3.5 Bath Town Home!!! First Floor offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and Laundry area. Second Floor offer large open floor plan with Kitchen with Breakfast bar, dining area, living room, 1/2 bath and sun deck! Third Floor Offers guest suite and master bedroom with private deck that has wonderful bay views and even a beach view!! This home is very nicely furnished and decorated just waiting for guests.

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RENTAL: 9411 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247



This property is usually totally booked. Not many weeks available but a great chance to get your foot in the door! Can't beat the price for being on the water and close to town.

Property Description:
Bay Front! Charming, well cared for first floor duplex offers living room, dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Features also include a spacious over water deck with beautiful views of the bay and sunsets. 3 off-street parking spaces.

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Stone Harbor & Avalon Real Estate Market Since 2003

From Hugh’s News – Take a look at the past & present real estate market in Stone Harbor & Avalon since 2003. Visit www.HughMerkle.com to view all of the active properties for sale on the island.

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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Hugh's News - February 2012

Here is an article from the most recent Hugh’s News breaking down the buying and selling aspects of homes in Stone Harbor & Avalon!

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Friday, March 2, 2012

2012 Sales Summary Update

There are 125 single family homes currently FOR SALE in Stone Harbor and 204 in Avalon as of 1/31/2012. The number of units FOR SALE has stayed fairly consistent for the past 24 months and has not demonstrated that it will increase drastically, which is a positive sign. This is in the range of a 26 month inventory of single family home listings in Stone Harbor and a 23 month inventory in Avalon, based upon 2011 closed sales of single family homes. The days on market of 360 in SH and 327 in Avalon is higher for the units FOR SALE than those that SOLD, 306 days in Stone Harbor and 277 in Avalon for 2011, demonstrating that if sellers truly want to sell their property in 2012, many will need to make a sale listing price adjustment to entice buyers.

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