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Sure, it's a bit chilly, but nothing that a sweatshirt or
sweater can't handle.
And, it's positively beautiful out on the
water in October!
THAT OCTOBER CHILL: With
overnight lows down in the 40s, early mornings have had quite a
chill to them the past few days. But with it having been so dry
and clear, it's just about perfect! Throw on the sweater or
windbreaker and head out for a walk on the beach or ride on the
boat, and enjoy some great October weather!
MARKET STATS: The number of
units sold during September 2025 increased from a year ago along
with the median sale price, while the number of active listings
decreased. For a detailed look at the market see the
latest
Long & Foster Market Minute Report
LUCKY ENOUGH to be here
during the off season? It's a super time to try a new
restaurant. Whether it's one that you heard about from a
friend but never got to, or perhaps you tried to get there but
couldn't get in during the season, now's your chance! Most
of our local restaurants, both on and off the island, are still
open at this time of year. Make a reservation and give 'em
a try!
DUNE GRASS PLANTING is
a great way to give back to the island we all love—and after the
nor'easter that caused beach erosion at Avalon's north-end
beaches, dune grass planting is more important than ever. Take
the opportunity to help out this weekend! See my events list
below for details on registering to help out!
Cooking with Carolyn: Cool Fall Supper. Stone
Harbor Library, Thursday, October 23rd, 1pm to 3pm.
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.
Stone Harbor Business District
Trick-or-Treat, Saturday, October 25th, 10am-4pm.
Boo at the Zoo! Kids
events, games, candy, animals. Cape May County Zoo,
Saturday, October 25th, 10am to 2pm.
Trunk-or-Treat, 30th Street
& Avalon Avenue, Saturday, October 25th, 5pm to 7pm.
Island-Wide Trick-or-Treat, Friday,
October 31st, 5pm to 8pm. Register your property at
www.avalonrecreation.org or
www.stoneharborrecreation.org and a representative from the
Stone Harbor Recreation Department will drop ff a wooden pumpkin
to mark your house as part of the festivities. Pick up
your map at the 82nd Street recreation building and get ready
for a night of fun!
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
Veterans Express aboard Cape
May Seashore Lines, Richland Station, Saturday, November
8th.
details
Overlooking the beach on a beautiful fall day...there's no
better place to be! ! .
THE NOR'EASTER
that affected Avalon and Stone Harbor
over the weekend brought strong, gusty winds, rain, and tidal
flooding. 30-40mph northeast winds gusting to 50mph caused
tides to "stack" over the course of three high tide cycles,
leading to water in low lying streets. Wind driven waves caused
beach erosion, particularly in Avalon's north end. By late
Monday the wind had eased significantly, and had begun shifting
to a more northerly direction, allowing stacked tides to begin
emptying from the back bays.
Another view of the Townsend's Inlet Bridge, as wind-driven spray
blows across Ocean Drive.
On the back bays conditions varied widely.
Here, the northeast wind was blowing away from the bulkhead,
making it appear relatively calm, but the high tide level is
evident, as access ramps are rising upward to reach floating
docks. In some areas stacked tides flowed over the top of
low-lying bulkheads
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN has affected numerous programs, including the National
Flood Insurance Program. New NFIP policies aren't being
written, and existing policies can't be assumed by buyers.
However, flood insurance is available from the private market,
and, according to Mike Mento of Prosperity Mortgage, in many
cases offer higher coverage or lower costs. Need a
recommendation for an insurance agent to discuss flood insurance
coverage? Call or email me!
TWO POPULAR AREA FUEL STOPS
are temporarily closed. The Garden State Parkway rest stop
at mile marker 19 is fully shutdown, including the fuel pumps,
for renovations. Also shut down are the fuel pumps at the
Wawa at the intersection of Route 9 and Sea Isle Boulevard.
Plan accordingly!
THANK
YOU, PHILLIES! Although Red October didn't last
anywhere near as long as we'd hoped, it was a fun season.
From opening day through the last post-season game, you gave us
lots of thrills. We're already looking forward to spring
training! Meanwhile, Go Birds!
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
Overlooking the beach on a beautiful fall day...there's no
better place to be! !
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.
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
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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
A view of Stone Harbor's beach, from one of the pavilions.
It's a great place to sit on a bench and take a break!
IN THE 70s BY DAY, 60s AT NIGHT!
Ahhh, thank you, October, for that delightful, crisp air in the
evening, followed by warm sunshine each morning! Among other
things to enjoy in October are smaller crowds at local events, nearly
empty beaches, plus (free!) parking spaces available near your favorite
restaurant, and less traffic!
WHAT'S STILL OPEN ON THE ISLAND? I'm often asked that question
by people who aren't able to spend much time here in the off season.
The answer? Most everything! From The Reeds to Fred's, and
Icona Golden Inn to The Princeton, plus many, many shops, you'll find
lots of options! C'mon down!
DRIVING THE REAL ESTATE MARKET: Properties are still
selling, and sometimes very quickly. Purchase demand remains
strong, but proper pricing is important. Inventory is a bit
tighter than before. Buyers, if you're you'll be using mortgage
financing, discuss your situation with a lender in advance so that
you're pre-qualified and ready to move quickly (call or email me and
I'll put you in touch with a reliable lender.) Sellers, let's
discuss your goals, and price your property for a successful sale!
RED OCTOBER OR FLY, EAGLES, FLY? If
you're a sports fan from the Philadelphia area, you've got lots to be
happy about this fall! Whether you prefer "Red October!" or "Go
Birds!" as your favorite slogan, we're all cheering on our favorite
teams. Best wishes to the 4-0 Philadelphia Eagles as they continue
their season, and to the Philadelphia Phillies as they begin post-season
play this weekend!
Bob Baxter Memorial Golf Invitational, The
Shore Club, Cape May Court House, Monday, October 6th.
For More info
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
Wander Back Beerworks
Beer Dinner at The Washington Inn. Sunday, October 24th,
6pm.
Read More
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.
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