Avalon Real Estate Activity for May 19 to May 28 2009

Avalon Real Estate Activity for May 19 to May 28, 2009


Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon.

Here is a summary of the Avalon Real Estate Market Activity May 19 to May 27.

There are currently 231 single family homes for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $549,000 for a two bedroom home at 667 22nd street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street.


Good news! Buyers are moving back into the market again encouraged by low interest rates and lower prices.

There are eleven single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon.

1- 742 Sunrise Drive, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on 46x92’ lot listed for $550,000,goes to settlement 6/30/2009 after only 28 days on the market
2-3750 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home listed for $790,000,and goes to settlement July 11,2009.

3- 146 28th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,595,000 and goes to settlement 5/16/2009
4-223 36th street a 4 bedroom, one bath home listed at 41,000,000,goes to settlement 6/12/2009.

5- 255 67th street, a 5 bedroom,4.5 bath home on a 60x110 lot, listed for $2,175,000,goes to settlement 7/1/2009



6- 568 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,695,000 goes to settlement 10/30/2009


7- 78 W. 12th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $2,195,000 goes to settlement 9/30/2009


8- 124 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home listed for $1,695,000.


9- 78 W. 12th street,1 5 bedroom,5 bath home on an oversize lot, listed for $2,195,000.Goes to settlement 9/30/2009


10-1918 Avalon Avenue, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed at $2,250,000 goes to settlement on 10/15/2009
11 -7464 Sunset Drive, a 3 bedroom bay front on a 75x120 lot, and listed for $2,650,000 goes to settlement 5/30/2009


One Single Family Home SOLD in Avalon May 19 to May 28

6799 Dune Drive, a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 65x110 lot and listed for $1,989,000 SOLD 5/29/2009


Avalon Condo/Townhouse Sales Activity May 19 to May 28

There are now 150 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,200,000 for a beach front,4 bedroom,3 bath unit at 65 east 28th street
Average days on the market is 289 days.

There are nine condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $275,000 to $899,000

Two Condo/townhomes were SOLD in Avalon

7929 Dune Drive, a one bedroom unit listed for $319,000, SOLD for $342,140 on 5/22/2009

700 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom, 2 bath unit listed for $795,000,SOLD on 5/21/2009 for $733,333



The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

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The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

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Stone Harbor Real Estate Market Activity for May 5 to May 12, 2009

Good news! Buyers are moving back into the market again encouraged by low interest rates and lower prices.


Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon .


Stone Harbor Real Estate Market Activity Report for May 5 to May 12,2009.


There are currently 121 single family homes currently for sale in Stone Harbor ranging in price from $475,000 for a two bedroom home on Weber Court to $5,990,000 for a beach front home on 97th street.

There are four single family homes currently Under Contract.

356 89th street, a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home listed for $990,000, went Under Contract on 10/9/2008 and goes to settlement 3/28/2009.This has been on market 434 days.

222 108th street listed at $998,000 goes to settlement 6/1/2009
100 108th street listed at $1,750,000 goes to settlement 6/8/2009
8726 Sunset Drive listed at $1,099,000 goes to settlement 6/1/2009



Stone Harbor NJ Condo Sale Activity May 5 to May 12 2009


There are currently 64 Stone Harbor condos currently for sale ranging in price from $194,500 for an efficiency unit at 10120 Third Avenue up to $1,725,000 for a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome with pool at 261 89th street.

Average asking price is $730,988
Average Days on the market - 298 days

Three Condos are now Under Contract in Stone Harbor

A beach front condo 9600 First Avenue Unit #1 is now Under Contract after only 81 days on market. Listed for $845,000, and goes to settlement on May 15th .

420 99th street,a 3 bedroom,1 bath unit which was listed at $445,000 went under Contract after only 33 days on the market. It goes to settlement 5/28/2009.

10120 Third Avenue, an efficiency unit listed at $174,000 goes to settlement 6/5/2009


A Carnival Bay unit at 10808 Sunset Drive, Listed for $725,000, SOLD May 9,2009 for $652,500 after 336 days on the market



The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Interest rates continue to be in the 5% range for conforming loans. 6% for loans over $417,000 and just like the "old days", lenders want verification of income to qualify for the loan, and good credit.

The overall price increase for properties in Stone Harbor and Avalon from 1998 to 2008 was 180.99%! This reflects an appreciation rate of 18.9% according to The Otteau Report .
With historically low mortgage rates and huge inventory and sellers willing to negotiate, buyers are jumping in realizing it does not get better than this.

If you are interested in purchasing a summer home, take advantage of the current market and send me an e-mail with your wish list. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the options available. There is something here now for everyone.

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Avalon Real Estate Activity Report for May 5 to May 12, 2009

Avalon Real Estate Activity Report for May 5 to May 12, 2009


Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon.
Here is a summary of the Avalon Real Estate Market Activity May 5 to May 12.

There are currently 234 single family homes for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $549,000 for a two bedroom home at 667 22nd street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street.

Good news! Buyers are moving back into the market again encouraged by low interest rates and lower prices.

There are nine single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon.

1- 742 Sunrise Drive, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on 46x92’ lot listed for $550,000,goes to settlement 6/30/2009 after only 28 days on the market

2- 146 28th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,595,000 and goes to settlement 5/16/2009
3- 255 67th street, a 5 bedroom,4.5 bath home on a 60x110 lot, listed for $2,175,000,goes to settlement 7/1/2009



4- 568 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,695,000 goes to settlement 10/30/2009

5- 74 W. 11th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,750,000 goes to settlement 4/21/2009

6- 6799 Dune Drive, a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 65x110 lot and listed for $1,989,000 goes to settlement 5/29/2009

7- 2888 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,995,000 goes to settlement in 2012

8- 693 Sunrise Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 60x130 lot and listed for $2,000,000 goes to settlement 5/14/2009
9- 78 W. 12th street,1 5 bedroom,5 bath home on an oversize lot, listed for $2,195,000.Goes to settlement 9/30/2009


Three Single Family Homes SOLD in Avalon May 5 to May 12

246 44th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,250,000 SOLD 4/25/2009 for $1,200,000
4618 Fifth Avenue, a 5 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x155 lot SOLD 5/8/2009 for $2,400,000

3- 245 67th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed for $1,550,000 SOLD 5/6/2009 for $1,525,000



Condo/Townhouse Avalon

There are now 146 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,200,000 for a beach front,4 bedroom,3 bath unit at 65 east 28th street

There are ten condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $305,000 to $899,000



The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

e~mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521
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Avalon N.J. Real Estate Sales Activity Report for April 27 to May 5, 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon.
Here is a summary of the Avalon Real Estate Market Activity April 27 to May 5.

There are currently 232 single family homes for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $549,000 for a two bedroom home at 667 22nd street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street.

There are Eleven single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon.
742 Sunrise Drive, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on 46x92’ lot listed for $550,000,goes to settlement 6/30/2009 after only 28 days on the market

246 44th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,250,000 goes to settlement 4/25/2009

245 67th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed for $1,550,000 goes to settlement 5/6/2009

146 28th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,595,000 and goes to settlement 5/16/2009

568 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,695,000 goes to settlement 10/30/2009

74 W. 11th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,750,000 goes to settlement 4/21/2009

6799 Dune Drive,a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 65x110 lot and listed for $1,989,000 goes to settlement 5/29/2009

2888 Ocean Drive,a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,995,000 goes to settlement in 2012

693 Sunrise Drive,a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 60x130 lot and listed for $2,000,000 goes to settlement 5/14/2009

4618 Fifth Avenue,a 5 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x155 lot goes to settlement 5/8/2009



Five Single Family Homes SOLD in Avalon April 27 to May 5

118 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath new home listed for $1,695,000,SOLD 4/29/2009 for $1,675,000 after 202 days on the market

53 W. 15th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath new home listed for $1,795,000,SOLD 5/2/2009 for $1,725,000 after 204 days on the market

249 64th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 60x110 lot which was listed at $1,025,000 SOLD 4/27/09 for $1,100,000 after only 31 days on the market.

314 76th street a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 60x110 lot which was listed at $1,125,000 ,SOLD 5/1/2009 for $990,000 after 70 days on the market

3701 Dune Drive,a 6 bedroom, 6 bath home listed for $2,795,000,SOLD 4/30/2009 for $2,275,000 after 210 days on the market.



Condo/Townhouse Avalon

There are now 145 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,200,000 for a beach front,4 bedroom,3 bath unit at 65 east 28th street

There are eight condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $305,000 to $899,000

Four Condos have been SOLD in Avalon 4/27 2009 to 5/4 2009

460 20th street, a 1st floor,3 bedroom,1.5 bath unit listed for $399,000 SOLD 5/1/2009 for $350,000 after 567 days on the market

460 20th street, a 2nd floor unit with 3 bedrooms,1.5 baths listed for $469,000,SOLD 5/1/2009 for $445,000 after 567 days on the market

363 40th street, a 4 bedroom, 2,5 bath unit list for $799,000,SOLD 5/1/2009 for $725,000 after 533 days on the market.

3318 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath bay front unit listed for $1,399,000,SOLD 4/30/2009 for $1,300,000 after 116 days on the market

The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

e~mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521
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With Affordability Up, Home Buyers are Starting to Return

Thanks to record low mortgage rates and declining home prices, 55 million families – or half of all U.S. households -- can afford today’s $200,000 median-priced new home, according to figures released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

"That’s an increase of 17 million households from conditions just two years ago and the best housing affordability number we have seen in years," said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson, a home builder from Tulsa, Okla. "We are now seeing the first signs that buyers are returning to the marketplace."

Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau comparing home prices, mortgage rates and minimum income needed to purchase a median-priced home in February 2007 and February 2009, a typical family today can purchase a house with $20,000 less in household income and save nearly $500 per month on their principal, interest, taxes and insurance. The number of households that can afford to purchase a home today is 55.4 million, compared with 38.4 million two years ago, according to figures compiled by NAHB.

"With affordability up dramatically, reports from our builders in the field indicate that foot traffic in new homes is on the rise and consumer interest is increasing with each passing day. These are encouraging signs that the housing market may be finally reaching a bottom," said Robson.

Entering the crucial spring home buying season, there are other signs that buyers are starting to return to the market.

Single-family permits were up 11 percent in February, new and existing home sales also posted gains and the huge inventory backlog is being slowly whittled down. In a survey for Century 21 Real Estate last month among prospective first-time home buyers who indicated they were likely to purchase a home in the next two years, a majority – 78 percent – said that now is a good time to buy a home. Of those responding to the online poll, 68 percent said that now is a better time to buy than six months ago.

Another sign that consumers are considering jumping back into the housing market is the growing interest in the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit included in the recently enacted economic stimulus package. During February and March, 1.5 million visitors logged on to NAHB’s consumer Web site, federalhousingtaxcredit.com, to learn more about the tax credit. Further, a new survey commissioned by Move, Inc. found that nearly 20 percent of those who plan to purchase a home this year are doing so to take advantage of the tax credit, which expires at the end of November.

"With home values in many markets at the lowest level since 2003, an $8,000 tax credit available to first-time home buyers, fixed-rate mortgages under 5 percent, and an outstanding selection of homes to choose from, buyers are starting to recognize that this has the makings for a one-time opportunity to break into the market," said Robson.

Housing is a critical component of the U.S. economy, accounting for about 15 cents of every dollar spent in this country, so any upturn in the housing market should be viewed as good news for the overall economy, said Robson.

Construction of an additional 500,000 single-family homes – the difference between today’s anemic construction rate and one that would move closer to meeting the underlying demand for housing – would generate 734,000 jobs and $35 billion in wages in the construction industry and another 790,000 jobs and $37.7 billion wages in manufacturing, trade, and service sector jobs, he noted.

Additionally, another half-million housing starts would bolster the tax base for government, generating $45 billion in federal, state and local tax revenues. And the benefits go well beyond the completion of each home. Within the first year after buying a home, those half million households will spend about $2.5 billion more on appliances, furnishings and property alterations.

"Clearly, housing will be central to any economic recovery we experience in the months ahead," said Robson.


Written by Realty Times Staff
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