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Wispy clouds and blue skies make for an enjoyable boat
ride!
SEPTEMBER WEATHER has
lived up to its reputation, bringing us long stretches
of cool, dry, sunny days. After a break this week
for some showers, the dry and sunny weather is expected
to continue over the weekend.
MARKET STATS: The
number of units sold increased during the month of
August versus last year, as the number of active
listings fell slightly. 33 properties are
currently under contract, also up versus last year.
For a detailed look at the market see the latest
Long & Foster Market Minute report: h
DRIVING THE MARKET are
multiple factors, including long term demand for shore
properties, a limited supply of new listings, and
mortgage rates, which recently reached 11-month lows.
MISSING THE SHORE?
Maybe it's time to make the shore a permanent
part of your life! Not only have shore properties
proven to be great long-term investments, but you can
enjoy them all year long, including fall weekends,
holiday escapes, and wintertime getaways! Plus, if
renting out your shore property, rental income can help
pay the bill! Interested? Let's discuss your
goals and establish a plan to make them happen!
DO YOU HAVE A FRIEND,
NEIGHBOR, OR COWORKER who loves Avalon & Stone
Harbor? Please forward my newsletter to them!
To subscribe, send me an email!
Savor en Blanc.
Enjoy twinkling lights on 96th Street with live music,
dancing, food, drink and fun. Tickets are
available at the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, September 19th.
Savor September Wine, Beer,
& Food Festival. Stone Harbor, Saturday,
September 20th.
In Concert: John Walter
Cape Community Band. Avalon Free Library,
Saturday, September 20th, 2pm.
Irish Fall Festival.
Music, dancing, food, and fun! North Wildwood,
September 19th-21st.
Schooner AJ Meerwald, sailing
daily Wednesdays through Sundays, through September
21st.
For info and tickets
Oktoberfest in Avalon.
Drinks, food, and dancing on the sand, private and
community firepits. Icona Avalon. Saturday,
September 27th, 3pm.
Info and tickets
Rescheduled Thursdays at
Surfside: Still Surfin'. Bring your beach chairs
and blankets for the concert with Still Surfin’!
Surfside Park, Saturday, September 27th, 3pm to 5pm.
In the event of inclement weather the concert will move
into Community Hall.
Music with Friends: A
Concert to Benefit A Friend In Need. Live
music featuring Marnie & Nate, Out of Order, Short Wave,
The Collective, and Maintenance (Gordon Vincent).
Lazy Bass Bayside Bar & Grill, North Wildwood, Saturday,
September 27th, 1pm to 6pm. A $10 donation at the
door supports those in need within our community.
Bob Baxter Memorial Golf
Invitational, The Shore Club, Cape May Court
House, Monday, October 6th.
For
info visit
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.
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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.
For info and to register
Wander Back Beerworks Beer
Dinner at The Washington Inn. Sunday, October
24th, 6pm.
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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.
Every Sunday:
Stone Harbor Farmers Market, 8am to 12pm at the Water
Tower Parking Lot.
Every Tuesday:
Totally Turtle Tuesday at The Wetlands Institute.
Tuesdays, 11am to 4pm.
Fall sunsets are beautiful all over Cape May County!
Here, onlookers take in the last of the sunset
at Sunset Beach, overlooking Delaware Bay. The remains
of the concrete ship Atlantis
can be seen just off the beach. In the background a
commercial ship makes
its way out of Delaware Bay, headed toward the Atlantic
Ocean.
DID YOU SEE NUMEROUS
AIRCRAFT in the skies above the island last
weekend? A variety of airplanes participating in
Wildwood's Thunder Over the Waves Airshow circled above
Avalon & Stone Harbor as they flew their airshow routes.
From vintage military fighters and cargo planes to
modern jets and helicopters, even casual observers
couldn't help but notice the "show" over Seven Mile
Island.
MORTGAGE ORIGINATIONS were
up 22% during the second quarter of 2025 thanks to lower
interest rates and more listings for buyers to choose
from. Mortgage rates have continued to trend
downward, with the average 30-year fixed rate at 6.5%,
and the average 15-year fixed rate at 5.6%, according to
Freddie Mac. Need to refinance, or get
pre-qualified for a purchase? Let me know and I'll
put you in touch with reliable mortgage lenders.
RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS:
I need your rental rates for 2026! If you
haven't yet submitted them, it's time. We're
already booking properties for the summer of 2026!
THE OFF SEASON is
the perfect time to plan and schedule home projects,
when contractors and vendors aren't quite as busy.
From deep cleanings to painting, replacing carpets or
refinishing floors, schedule those projects now.
If you need contractor recommendations, call or email
me!
FALL FAVORITES:
Whether your interests include Star Wars, fire trucks,
monarch butterflies, beer & wine, food, music, or
sailing, there's
9/11 Memorial Quiet
Reflection. Freedom Park, adjacent to the
Stone Harbor Firehouse. Thursday, September 11th,
9am to 9:30am.
Star Wars Day at the Zoo.
All things Star Wars, along with “out of this
galaxy” treats for the animals. Cape May County
Zoo, Saturday, Septemer 13th, 10am to 2pm.
NJ Firefighters Memorial
Parade. Fire apparatus from all over the
state parade north on New Jersey Avenue, from Cresse
Avenue to 21st Street. Wildwood, Saturday,
September 13th, 2pm.
Bulk Trash Collection in
Stone Harbor, Monday, September 15th.
Monarchs and Migration at
the Avalon Coastline. Sponsored by the
Environmental Commission. Avalon Community Hall,
Wednesday, September 17th, 6pm.
Savor en Blanc.
Enjoy twinkling lights on 96th Street with live
music, dancing, food, drink and fun. Tickets are
available at the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, September 19th.
Savor September Wine, Beer,
& Food Festival. Stone Harbor, Saturday,
September 20th.
In Concert: John
Walter Cape Community Band. Avalon Free Library,
Saturday, September 20th, 2pm.
Irish Fall Festival.
Music, dancing, food, and fun! North Wildwood,
September 19th-21st.
Schooner AJ Meerwald, sailing
daily Wednesdays through Sundays, through September
21st.
For info and tickets
Oktoberfest in Avalon.
Drinks, food, and dancing on the sand, private and
community firepits. Icona Avalon. Saturday,
September 27th, 3pm.
Info and tickets are here:
Music with Friends:
A Concert to Benefit A Friend In Need. Live music
featuring Marnie & Nate, Out of Order, Short Wave, The
Collective, and Maintenance (Gordon Vincent). Lazy
Bass Bayside Bar & Grill, North Wildwood, Saturday,
September 27th, 1pm to 6pm. A $10 donation at the
door supports those in need within our community.
Bob Baxter Memorial Golf
Invitational, The Shore Club, Cape May Court
House, Monday, October 6th.
For
info visit
Avalon Arts & Seafood
Festival. Fresh, local seafood, live music,
artisan craft and décor vendors. Saturday, October
11th.
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.
https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/octobersommstable
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
Every Sunday:
Stone Harbor Farmers Market, 8am to 12pm at the Water
Tower Parking Lot.
Every Tuesday:
Totally Turtle Tuesday at The Wetlands Institute.
Tuesdays, 11am to 4pm.
The last bit of golden sunlight is visible during the
last bit of Labor Day Weekend!
ANOTHER GREAT WEEKEND!
Labor Day Weekend gave us sunny, blue skies, cool
breezes, and low humidity—perfect for enjoying the
"last" bit of summer! Good crowds of visitors were
seen on the beach, in local shops and restaurants, and
on our waterways.
OUR "SECOND SUMMER" STARTS NOW!
Labor Day may have passed, but it's the start of
something good...our "Second Summer!" Long
anticipated by locals and visitors alike, the weather is
gorgeous and the water is still warm, but the crowds are
thinner and the traffic is lighter. Whether
you're going out fishing or going out to eat, hitting
the beach or hitting the shops, enjoy a slightly more
relaxed vibe during our "Second Summer!"
FALL IS EVENT SEASON here
at the shore! Each weekend brings us new events
and activities to enjoy, along with our beautiful fall
weather. See my Upcoming Events list below for
ideas on how to enjoy the shore while visiting in the
fall!
KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY!
If you missed last weekend's AirFest at Naval Air
Station Wildwood, be sure to catch Thunder Over the
Waves Airshow in Wildwood. The show is centered
over the Wildwood beach, but will be visible from many
areas. You may even see aircraft from the beaches
of Avalon and Stone Harbor as they arrive and depart the
show! See below for more details on the air show.
MISSING THE SHORE ALREADY?
Why not make it a permanent part of your life?
Your own shore property means year-round enjoyment, from
summer vacations to fall weekends to winter getaways!
Let's discuss your needs, and I'll get started finding
you the perfect shore retreat!
Local Thursdays at the Wine Bar
return to The Washington Inn. Wine
specials, 2-for-1 oysters, live music & more. 4pm
to 8pm Thursdays beginning September 4th, The Washington
Inn, Cape May.
Thursdays at Surfside:
Triple Rail Turn. Surfside Park, Thursday,
September 4, 7pm.
End of Summer Shop Hop.
End-of-season specials throughout Avalon. Friday
to Sunday, September 5th to 7th.
Thunder Over the Waves Airshow.
Military flyovers, MIG-17 jet team, Army Golden Knights,
US Coast Guard, and more. Wildwood beach &
boardwalk, between Morey’s Mariner’s Pier and Adventure
Pier, 11:50am to 2:50pm, September 5th & 6th.
Bulk Trash Collection in Avalon
begins September 8th. Place items curbside
starting August 29th.
Star Wars Day at the Zoo.
All things Star Wars, along with “out of this galaxy”
treats for the animals. Cape May County Zoo,
Saturday, Septemer 13th, 10am to 2pm.
NJ Firefighters Memorial Parade.
Fire apparatus from all over the state parade
north on New Jersey Avenue, from Cresse Avenue to
21st Street. Wildwood, Saturday, September 13th,
2pm.
Bulk Trash Collection in Stone
Harbor, Monday, September 15th.
Savor en Blanc.
Enjoy twinkling lights on 96th Street with live music,
dancing, food, drink and fun. Tickets are
available at the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, September 19th.
Savor September Wine, Beer, &
Food Festival. Stone Harbor, Saturday, September
20th.
Irish Fall Festival.
Music, dancing, food, and fun! North Wildwood,
September 19th-21st.
Schooner AJ Meerwald, sailing
daily Wednesdays through Sundays, through September
21st.
For info and tickets
Oktoberfest in Avalon.
Drinks, food, and dancing on the sand, private
and community firepits. Icona Avalon.
Saturday, September 27th, 3pm.
Info
and tickets
Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival.
Fresh, local seafood, live music, artisan craft and
décor vendors. Saturday, October 11th.
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.
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Every Sunday:
Stone Harbor Farmers Market, 8am to 12pm at the Water
Tower Parking Lot.
Every Tuesday:
Totally Turtle Tuesday at The Wetlands Institute.
Tuesdays, 11am to 4pm.
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