We hope that you enjoyed the holidays, and that your year is off to a good start! Up until the recent storm, we’ve had a mild winter – but the sunrises and sunsets have been incredible! In the recent cold snap, there was also ice on the bay.  This weekend’s storm brought us about 7″ of snow, plus ice, and high winds.  During the storm, there was a substation fire in Mantoloking, and that caused a power outage for a few hours.  You can see photos and videos from the storm, and more, at the gallery link below.

As you may know, the Lovelandtown Bridge (Bridge Avenue) is currently closed, and will remain closed for another 4 to 6 weeks, or more. Detours are in place as one would expect.

Other News

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If you or someone you know has special needs or disabilities, you may want to look into NJ’s Register Ready. This allows affected individuals to confidentially share relevant information with local and state government, to aid in planning and preparing for emergencies and disasters.

On a similar topic, FEMA has an app that you can download, offering emergency-related resources for everyone. It is available for iPhone and Android devices.

New Jersey continues to release information about the new “REAL” (Resilient Environments and Landscapes) regulations. In short, these will pose additional hurdles when renovating, building, or rebuilding.  Details can be found here, but it is best to consult with your architect and/or builder as required.

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In 2026, Ocean County will continue to offer free documenting shredding – locations and dates can be found here.

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New Jersey recently passed a “Skip the Stuff” law – you will only be given disposable utensils and the like upon request – they will no longer automatically be provided with your takeout order.  This is intended to reduce waste in the waterways, and in the landfills.

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Last but not least – New Jersey has passed new “e-bike” laws – soon, registration, licensing, and insurance will be required for many types of e-bikes, and many classifications (ages) of riders. You can read more details here.

Meetings and Events

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Bay Head Council Meeting – Monday, February 2nd, 7:00pm

Mantoloking Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 17th, 5:30pm

Bay Head Planning Board Meeting – Wednesday, February 18th, 6:30pm

Market

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The market finished strongly in Bay Head and Mantoloking last year, including our listing at 954 Barnegat Lane, Mantoloking, closing at $5,300,000, and clients of ours purchasing 978 East Avenue for slightly over over $3,200,000.  At this time, there are a number of homes under contract in both towns, and new listings too.

We are pleased to share that in 2025, we won the following awards:

Top Producer – Company Wide

Top Listing Agents – Bay Head Office

Top Selling Agents – Bay Head Office

Top Producer – Bay Head Office

Thank you for our continued success!

We have some new listings in the works, and look forward to sharing them with you!

For further insights and market statistics, please visit our blog to read our January Market Update, and our 2025 Year in Review for Bay Head and Mantoloking

You can browse all Bay Head homes for sale here, and all Mantoloking homes for sale here.

Local Photos and Videos

A selection of Ed’s local photos from the last month can be found here. You can see some of our recent videos on our Youtube channel (and you may want to subscribe to our channel for future updates).

We’re happy to elaborate on or clarify any of the information in this update.

Thank you, and have a great winter!

Suzie and Ed

All statistics are per Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 1/14/26.

We hope that November is treating you well, and that you’re looking forward to a fun Thanksgiving with family and friends!

All is well and busy here in Bay Head and Mantoloking, and the weather has started to cool,  though we have not yet had a frost here! The stripers (striped bass) are arriving, and can be caught from the beach, or boat.  Whales, seals, and dolphins are migrating through as well!

Other News

As you may know, during the government shutdown, congressional authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) lapsed.  Happily, authorization has been restored through the end of January 2026.  Having said that, a long term authorization is still being sought.  You can read more here.

Meetings and Events

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Bay Head Council Meeting – Monday, December 1st, 7:00pm

Mantoloking Planning Board Meeting, Thursday, December 4thth, 6:30pm

Bay Head Christmas Walk (with events through the weekend) – Friday, December 5th, 5pm (Schedule of Events)

Mantoloking Tree Lighting – Friday, December 12th, 5:30pm (at Borough Hall)

Mantoloking Council Meeting – Tuesday, December 16th, 5:30pm

Bay Head Planning Board Meeting – Wednesday, December 17th, 6:30pm

Market

Happily, November has remained busy for Bay Head and Mantoloking!  There have been a number of closings in both towns, including those by ourselves, and agents in our office.  A recent listing by an agent in our office (920 East Avenue, Mantoloking) came on the market, and was under contract, in not much more than a week!  Details of the recent closings can be found in our November report, linked below.

In other news, our listing at 954 Barnegat Lane, Mantoloking, is under contract, and expected to close before the end of the year.

We have a number of closings scheduled for the upcoming months, and the prospect of some likely new listings, but nothing that we can share at the moment!

You can browse all Bay Head homes for sale here, and all Mantoloking homes for sale here.

For further insights and market statistics, please visit our blog to read our November Market Update.

Local Photos and Videos

A selection of Ed’s local photos from the last month can be found here. You can see some of our recent videos on our Youtube channel (and you may want to subscribe to our channel for future updates).

Be well, and we hope that you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Suzie and Ed

All statistics are per Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 11/19/25.

October has been a good month for us here in Bay Head and Mantoloking, and we hope that the same is true for you!  Today (October 29th) marks the 13th anniversary of SuperStorm Sandy.

Beach replenishment is complete in Bay Head and Mantoloking, but the recent storm did take away a lot of sand from the beaches in both towns. Further details about the storm and its effects can be found below.

Last Saturday (October 18th), a surprising number of witches and warlocks were found paddling around Twilight Lake!  This was in fact a fundraiser for St. Gregory’s Pantry – there was a good turnout by the residents, the mayor, and our favorite local witch!

You can see photos and videos of both happenings above in our gallery for this month, linked below.

After the Storm

As you are likely aware, we had a 3 to 4 day nor’easter over Columbus Day weekend. Happily, while it did cause lots of beach erosion, it caused very little “back bay” flooding. As it turned out, the storm arrived immediately after beach replenishment concluded in Mantoloking, as the contractors were still trying to move their equipment out.

Overall, the beaches in Mantoloking fared better than those in Bay Head, and northern Bay Head had the most severe erosion.  This included undermining of many beach access walkways, with “cliffs” at their ends, high tides reaching up into the dunes, and many feet of dune fence washing away. Immediately after the storm, many beach access points were unsafe to access, but these have now been repaired.

Town and state officials have visited the beaches in both towns, to assess the damage.

Today, if one were to visit the beach at low tide, one can easily see the sandbars just offshore, where the “lost” sand has been deposited.  In many cases, one can see the shape of the beach improving, as some of this sand is returned by the waves.  Though the groins in Bay Head were largely exposed after the storm, as of this writing, they are now mostly covered by sand.

Further details can be found in this article, and others.

Meetings and Events

Bay Head Planning Board Meeting – Wednesday, November 2th, 6:30pm

Bay Head Council Meeting – Monday, November 3rd, 7:00pm

Mantoloking Planning Board Meeting, Thursday, November 6th, 6:30pm

Bay Head Veterans Day Commemoration – Ssturday, November 8th, 11:00AM – Blue Star Memorial Park

Mantoloking Council Meeting – Tuesday, November 17th, 5:30pm

Market

October has remained busy in Bay Head and Mantoloking, with a number of properties going under contract and/or closing.  While there are new listings, at this moment, inventory is lagging slightly behind. Bay Point Harbour has been quiet lately, with only one recent sale there, and no new listings.

Our most recent closing was the sale of our listing at 340 Main Avenue, Bay Head (asking $2,200,000, sold for $2,186,000), thank you and congratulations to our clients, both the sellers, and the buyers!

We have a number of closings scheduled for the upcoming months, and the prospect of some likely new listings, but nothing that we can share at the moment!

You can browse all Bay Head homes for sale here, and all Mantoloking homes for sale here.

For further insights and market statistics, please visit our blog to read our October Market Update.

Local Photos and Videos

A selection of Ed’s local photos from the last month can be found here. You can see some of our recent videos on our Youtube channel (and you may want to subscribe to our channel for future updates).

We hope that you continue to have a great fall!

Suzie and Ed

All statistics are per Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 10/21/25.

We hope that you had a good 4th of July, and that you’re looking forward to the rest of the summer! It has been hot here these last few days, but cooler weather is coming!

Beach replenishment is complete in Bay Head, and has moved on to Brick, with the expectation that it will return to Mantoloking in late August.

If you enjoy the water (and in particular the ocean), you may like to know what you are swimming (wading, surfing) in!  New Jersey conducts regular water monitoring at many bathing beach locations throughout the state, including sites in Bay Head and Mantoloking.  You can find the latest results here.

Bay Head was recently featured in a Travel & Leisure article – 10 Best Jersey Shore Towns to Visit This Summer (though it shows a picture of Manasquan!)

Other News

As you may have seen or heard, on July 10th, a new Graduated Percent Fee (this is similar to what is commonly known as the “mansion tax”) was imposed on sellers of New Jersey real estate with a sale price of $1,000,000 or more.  Where before the seller and buyer each were responsible for fees of their own at closing, the new law shifts the responsibility to the seller. You can read more here.There are some possible exceptions to this rule, and since everyone’s situation is different, you should consult with your tax professional or other financial expert to see how this might affect you in a sale.

If you are thinking about selling, our recent blog post about “Getting Your Home Ready to Sell” may be interesting to you.

As privacy and security continue to be a growing concern, we recently learned that Google now offers a way for you to blur your home or property in their “Street View” product.  In short, you simply view your home or property in Street View, and submit a request that your home be blurred.  If your request is fulfilled, the change is permanent, and cannot be undone.

If you have a question about something in particular, please reply to this email, or call or text.

Meetings and Events

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Bay Head Mayor’s Cup Races – August 2nd, 4:00pm, Twilight Lake

Bay Head Movie Night – August 2nd, 8 to 10pm (Centennial Park)

Bay Head Council Meeting – Monday, August 4th, 7:00pm

“Glimmer of Hope” – August 9th, 7:00PM,Twilight Lake – Advance purchase of $10 lantern at Manasquan Bank.  Details here.

Bay Head Fire Company Clam Bake – Saturday, August 16th, 12 to 5pm

Bay Head Non-Resident Council Meeting, Monday, August 18th, 7pm

Mantoloking Council Meeting – Tuesday, August 19th, 5:30pm

Bay Head Planning Board Meeting – Wednesday, August 20th, 6:30pm

Market

The market was strong in June in Bay Head and Mantoloking and remains strong in July.  A number of our listings are currently under contract, and others continue to receive showings and offers.  Our newest listing is 1559 Ocean Avenue, Mantoloking (Oceanfront) and is listed at an asking price of $7,300,000.

You can browse all Bay Head homes for sale here, and all Mantoloking homes for sale here.

For further insights and market statistics, please visit our blog to read our July Market Update

 

Text Updates

If you would like to receive more urgent updates from us via text message – You can opt-in here.

Local Photos and Videos

A selection of Ed’s local photos from the last month can be found here. You can see some of our recent videos on our Youtube channel (and you may want to subscribe to our channel for future updates).

If you know anyone who would enjoy these updates, please forward this email, or ask them to get in touch with us.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Suzie and Ed

All statistics are per Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 7/23/25.

We hope that you’ve stayed cool these last few days, and that you’re looking forward to the 4th of July!

As you may know, beach replenishment has started in Bay Head, working north from Bridge Avenue towards Osborne Avenue.  As of the 23rd, the beach was closed between Howe Street and Karge Street – by the time you read this, the beach will probably be closed between Karge and Osborne.  If you want to see the “new” beach, it is accessible at Bridge Avenue. Happily, subject to weather, the work seems to be moving forward quickly! You can see two videos in the gallery.

Other News

Though summer has started, and both towns are busy, there is very little “new” news to share this month.  Bay Head and Mantoloking both have their usual 4th of July events, and other activities scheduled, as you will see below.

Bay Head’s Farm Market starts this Thursday (6/26), with hours of roughly 12 to 4pm.  It continues on the same schedule throughout the summer, weather permitting.

For some summer fun, we’ve compiled a list of local fireworks displays, both on the 4th of July, and throughout the the summer.

If you have a question about something in particular, please reply to this email, or call or text.

Meetings and Events

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Bay Head Founders Day – June 28th –

Bay Head – Music in the Park (Centennial Park) – June 29th

Bay Head Bike Parade – July 4th, 10:30am

Mantoloking 4th of July Parade and more – July 4th, all day

Bay Head Council Meeting – Monday, July 7th, 7pm

Mantoloking Planning Board Meeting, Thursday, July 10th, 6:30pm

Bay Head – Movie in the Park (Centennial Park) – Saturday, July 12th – Dusk

 

Mantoloking Council Meeting – Tuesday, July 15th, 5:30pm

Bay Head Planning Board Meeting – Wednesday, July 16th, 6:30pm

 

 

Market

The market in Bay Head and Mantoloking remained active in June, with a slight increase in inventory.  The greatest amount of activity was at or below the $2,500,000 price point. Rentals have remained strong this season, with ourselves and our office renting a similar number of weeks as compared to 2024.

We also have a new listing to share at 340 Main Avenue – it is a classic Bay Head home with a front porch, large yard, and plenty of parking (asking $2,200,000).  You can find all of the details here. In addition, we have a recent closing at 284 Osborne Avenue, Bay Head.

You can browse all Bay Head homes for sale here, and all Mantoloking homes for sale here.

For further insights and market statistics, please visit our blog to read our June Market Update.

 

Text Updates

If you would like to receive more urgent updates from us via text message – You can opt-in here.

Local Photos and Videos

A selection of Ed’s local photos from the last month can be found here. You can see some of our recent videos on our Youtube channel (and you may want to subscribe to our channel for future updates).

If you know anyone who would enjoy these updates, please forward this email, or ask them to get in touch with us.

Have a happy, safe, and fun 4th of July!

Suzie and Ed

All statistics are per Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 6/23/25.

Memorial Day is only about 30 days away!

We are excited to share our newest listing, 50 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head – only a short walk to the beach and bakery!

Though Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweeps were delayed by weather, they were still successful, as was Mantoloking’s Barnegat Bay Blitz (bayfront cleanup) a few days later.  The bayfront blitz included Albertson, Princeton, Arnold, the Patty Brand Memorial Garden, and the southern tip of Lagoon Lane.

Beach replenishment continues to be delayed, and is likely to extend into the summer months, but there is no definite schedule yet.  Work is typically confined to one 1,000 foot area at a time, so only a section of beach should be affected at any given time.

Other News

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Last week, the temporary cell tower at the Bay Head firehouse came down! It was a pretty remarkable process, not surprisingly, with the use of a large crane.  There are photos in this month’s gallery.

The Point Pleasant Beach High School “Town-Wide” Garage Sale is Saturday, May 3rd, with a rain date of Sunday, May 4th.  This sale includes Bay Head, Mantoloking, and Point Pleasant Beach.  The $25 registration fee is a donation to the PTO, and is in lieu of a town permit fee. Registration and other details can be found here.

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Mantoloking’s beach badges are on sale “pre-season” through May 26th.  Hours and payment details can be found here.  Bay Head’s badges are available for sale too, and those details can be found here.

Bay Head’s summer garbage pickup schedule went into effect on April 1st – map and details here.  Mantoloking’s summer garbage and recycling schedule started on April 14th, and can be found here.

We recently launched a new tool to help market our listings.  Using a combination of AI, and editing by us, we are now able to create “digital storybooks” of the properties that we market – these include text, photos, video, and more.  You can see an example here.

The Bay Head 5K is still a few months away (May 17th), but registration is now open.  The proceeds from the 5K go to the Kate Shea Foundation, to help them support organizations that fight cancer, and promote youth education.

In May, Taylor Sam’s, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, will be moving into the location currently occupied by Dune Grass Cafe.

Meetings and Events

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Bay Head Council Meeting, Monday, May 5th, 7:00pm

Mantoloking Planning Board Meeting, May 8th, 6:30pm

 

Mantoloking Council Meeting – Tuesday, May 20th, 5:30pm

Bay Head Planning Board Meeting – Wednesday, May 21st, 6:30pm

 

Market

March was busy here in Bay Head and Mantoloking, and April is off to a good start too!  We have three new listings in Mantoloking – 1401 Ocean Avenue (oceanfront), 954 Barnegat Lane (lagoonfront), and 1039 Barnegat Lane (elevated, renovated, with a pool and bay views), and all are receiving good attention.  Our listing at 178 Cranberry Avenue, Bay Head has closed a price of $1,300,000, and there are additional listings that have recently gone under contract in Bay Head too.  Overall, the market remains healthy, with many properties receiving multiple offers.

You can browse all Bay Head homes for sale here, and all Mantoloking homes for sale here.

For further insights and market statistics, please visit our blog to read our April Market Update.

 

Text Updates

Would you be open to receiving updates from us via text?  Once in a while, we have more timely or urgent news to share about Bay Head and Mantoloking – it may be weather or emergency news, or simply a recent photo that really stands out!  Messages are infrequent, perhaps once or twice a month at most.  You can opt-in here.

Local Photos and Videos

A selection of Ed’s local photos from the last month can be found here. You can see some of our recent videos on our Youtube channel (and you may want to subscribe to our channel for future updates).

If you know anyone who would enjoy these updates, please forward this email, or ask them to get in touch with us.

See you soon!

Suzie and Ed

All statistics are per Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 4/20/2025.

Spring is finally here, and we hope that you’re enjoying it!

Though it was 34 degrees here recently one morning, overall, it looks and feels like Spring, with bulbs coming up everywhere!

We recently learned that beach replenishment will likely be delayed, due to equipment breakdown.  No new schedule has been published.

Other News

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Property and mortgage fraud (fraudulent tampering with property records, attempts to fraudulently “sell” a property) remains a problem.  The Ocean County clerk continues to offer a free property alert  service to make you aware of any attempts to alter your records.  You can learn more and sign up here.  This issue most commonly involves vacant land, and you can read an FBI notice on the topic here.

The Bay Head 5K is still a few months away (May 17th), but registration is now open.  The proceeds from the 5K go to the Kate Shea Foundation, to help them support organizations that fight cancer, and promote youth education.

In May, Taylor Sam’s, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, will be moving into the location currently occupied by Dune Grass Cafe.

Also, if you have young children or grandchildren, the new Bay Head Day Camp will be operating out of the classrooms at All Saints Episcopal Church. For slightly older kids – 5 to 12 – there is the Bay Head Summer Camp (at Bay Head School, Monday June 30th, to Thursday, August 7th, to 9am to 12pm) – call the town hall, or visit the town website to sign up.

Meetings and Events

Mantoloking Planning Board Meeting, April 3rd, 6:30pm

Bay Head Council Meeting, Monday, April 7th, 7:00pm

Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps (many locations) – Saturday, April 12th (details)

 

Mantoloking Council Meeting – Tuesday, April 15th, 5:30pm

Bay Head Planning Board Meeting – Wednesday, April 16th, 6:30pm

Barnegat Bay Blitz (bayfront cleanup) – Saturday, April 19th, 10:00am (details)

 

Market

As is often the case, activity and inventory have both increased somewhat throughout the month of March.  Two of our listings are under contract, and both are soon due to close.  Much of the “new” inventory consists of homes that were on the market previously, and have now come back on the market with a significant price reduction – $500,000, or more, in some cases.

Our most recent listing, 88 Osborne Avenue, Bay Head, a vacant 55 x 140′ building lot, has received multiple offers, after only a few days on the market.

In the next few weeks, we do expect to have some additional new listings to share with you, both on and off the water, in Bay Head and Mantoloking.  If you, or someone you know, is looking for a particular sort of property, please let us know – one of our new listings might be a good fit!

You can browse all Bay Head homes for sale here, and all Mantoloking homes for sale here.

For further insights and market statistics, please visit our blog to read our March market update.

 

Text Updates

Would you be open to receiving updates from us via text?  Once in a while, we have more timely or urgent news to share about Bay Head and Mantoloking – it may be weather or emergency news, or simply a recent photo that really stands out!  Messages are infrequent, perhaps once or twice a month at most.  You can opt-in here.

Local Photos and Videos

A selection of Ed’s local photos from the last month can be found here. You can see some of our recent videos on our Youtube channel (and you may want to subscribe to our channel for future updates).  For those of you who enjoy Ed’s photography, his 2025 Bay Head and Mantoloking calendar can be found here.

If you know anyone who would enjoy these updates, please forward this email, or ask them to get in touch with us.

We will see you in a few months, if not sooner!

Suzie and Ed

All statistics are per Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 3/17/2025.

We hope that you’re having a good winter, and that you’re looking forward to spring and summer! Memorial Day is only about 90 days away…  If all goes according to plan, beach replenishment will start in Bay Head in March, and in Mantoloking in May.

In recent weeks, we have had strong west and northwest winds, resulting in extremely low tides on the bay and nearby rivers.  You can see an aerial video here, and in this month’s gallery.  The cold weather has also allowed ice boats to return to the local rivers!

Other News

Though there are not all that many events scheduled for March, there are some “spring cleaning” opportunities that are coming up.  Ocean County runs a household hazardous waste disposal program, with drop off events throughout the year.  Registration is required, and dates and details can be found here.  Similarly, the county also offers a document shredding program.  That schedule can be found here. Both services have events scheduled starting in April.

In Bay Head, the decision was recently made to install a concrete sidewalk along Club Drive on the east side of Howe Field, and along Metcalf, on the south side of the field.  The sidewalk will be in the town’s right of way, not the field itself.

Mantoloking recently passed an ordinance enacting a partial ban of gas power blowers in town.  The focus is on commercial services, and registration is required.  In the summer season, the use of gas blowers is prohibited, in the off season, use is greatly limited.

The Bay Head 5K is still a few months away (May 17th), but registration is now open.  The proceeds from the 5K go to the Kate Shea Foundation, to help them support organizations that fight cancer, and promote youth education.

In May, Taylor Sam’s, a restaurant, will be moving into the location currently occupied by Dune Grass Cafe.

Meetings and Events

Bay Head Council Meeting, Monday, March 1st, 7:00pm

 

Mantoloking Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 18th, 5:30pm

Bay Head Planning Board Meeting – Wednesday, March 19th, 6:30pm

 

Market

We are proud to share the news that we were named the top producing, top listing, and top selling team for the Bay Head office in 2024 – thank you to you for our continued success. We are happy to share that (per MLS statistics for 2024), we are again one of the top three teams in all of Bay Head and Mantoloking.  Again, thank you!

February has been a relatively quiet month in the Bay Head and Mantoloking market, but we expect inventory to increase as Spring approaches.  49 North Street, Bay Head (listed by agents from our office) recently sold for $1,990,000.  In addition, our listing at 315 Pompano Court (Lavallette) is now under contract, and our listing at 178 Cranberry Avenue, Bay Head has received multiple offers.

You can browse all Bay Head homes for sale here, and all Mantoloking homes for sale here.

For further insights and market statistics, please visit our blog to read our February Market Update.

 

Text Updates

Would you be open to receiving updates from us via text?  Once in a while, we have more timely or urgent news to share about Bay Head and Mantoloking – it may be weather or emergency news, or simply a recent photo that really stands out!  Messages are infrequent, perhaps once or twice a month at most.  You can opt-in here.

Local Photos and Videos

A selection of Ed’s local photos from the last month can be found here. You can see some of our recent videos on our Youtube channel (and you may want to subscribe to our channel for future updates).  For those of you who enjoy Ed’s photography, his 2025 Bay Head and Mantoloking calendar can be found here.

If you know anyone who would enjoy these updates, please forward this email, or ask them to get in touch with us.

Be well, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Suzie and Ed

All statistics are per Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 2/24/2025.

We hope that your year is off to a good start! We had a recent cold spell here, but things seem to be warming up! We hope that the same is true where you are.  This month’s gallery includes some views of Twilight Lake and the bay with ice, and aerials views with snow on the ground.

Beach replenishment continues to be one of the big topics lately! Per the Army Corps of Engineers website, Bay Head and Mantoloking are still scheduled to receive replenishment in the spring.  Bay Head is expected to receive nearly 500,000 cubic yards of sand (estimated to start in March), with another almost 400,000 cubic yards of sand for Mantoloking (estimated to start in May). Barrier island sections of Brick and Toms River are scheduled to have beach replenishment in the summer.

Other News

In an ongoing effort to reduce and mitigate flooding, Mantoloking recently adopted a new ordinance regarding bulkheads.  It contains many clauses, but a highlight is that it sets a minimum elevation for new and replaced bulkheads.  In short, though you can’t stop ocean and bay storm tides, higher bulkheads may reduce the frequency and severity of future flooding events.

With the California wildfires in the news, the topic of evacuation, and evacuation preparedness have come to mind to many.  Happily, most of us do not live in wildfire-prone areas, but many of us are certainly in hurricane-prone areas.  With that in mind – don’t wait until the need to evacuate arises, starting thinking now, and be prepared.  While you might think of everyday items such as clothing, toiletries, and other essentials – you might not remember insurance documents, forms of identification, prescription medication, wills, and more.  Here is one article that reminds us of many things that you might want to put on your list.

If you’re looking for something fun to do during the cold weather, without traveling far, there are many shows at Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan (Note: Ed is on their board), including “The Diary of Anne Frank”, and “Footloose”, as well as many concerts.

Meetings and Events

Bay Head Council Meeting, Monday, February 3rd, 7:00pm

 

Mantoloking Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 18th, 5:30pm

Bay Head Planning Board Meeting – Wednesday, February 19th, 6:30pm

 

Market

As is often the case, January has been a relatively quiet month in the Bay Head and Mantoloking real estate market, so far.  A number of homes have been taken off the market for the winter, unsold, and have not yet come back on. Having said that, we do have two new listings to share – one at 178 Cranberry Avenue in Bay Head, the other at 315 Pompano Court in Lavallette.  Both are receiving good activity.

You can browse all Bay Head homes for sale here, and all Mantoloking homes for sale here.

For further insights and market statistics, please visit our blog to read our January Market Update.

 

Equity Reports and Home Values

If you are curious about your home’s value, you can find three AI generated values here, but if you’d like, we’d be happy to send you an equity report, showing your purchase price, and any appreciation since then, a computed market value, and other details (just reply to this email).

Local Photos and Videos

A selection of Ed’s local photos from the last month can be found here. You can see some of our recent videos on our Youtube channel (and you may want to subscribe to our channel for future updates).  For those of you who enjoy Ed’s photography, his 2025 Bay Head and Mantoloking calendar can be found here.

If you know anyone who would enjoy these updates, please forward this email, or ask them to get in touch with us.

Be well, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Suzie and Ed

All statistics are per Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 12/31/2024.