We hope that you’ve had a good fall, and that you enjoyed Thanksgiving with your family! We are home with our respective families – they are traveling to us, rather than us traveling to them! 🙂 All is well here, in spite of the recent stormy weather, and the cold snap that is expected late this week (only a high of 30 and WINDY for Thanksgiving!). The beaches did suffer in the recent nor’easter, but their current condition is not unusual for this time of year. Hopefully, we will have a mild winter! The video below has recent views of some of the beaches in Bay Head and Mantoloking, as seen from Downer Avenue and Johnson Street.
Around the Towns
As you probably know, if you own oceanfront property, fall is generally considered the best time to plant dune grass – Bay Head and Mantoloking both offer programs that make it easy for oceanfront owners to obtain dune grass. You can learn more by contacting your respective town. Everyone may find this video about the importance of dune grass interesting – it was released by the Friends of Island Beach State Park. They will be hosting a fall dune grass planting event on December 1st, and more information can be found on their website. As you may have noticed, there has been dredging activity in the bay in our general area, including Brick, Mantoloking, Bay Head, and parts of the Metedeconk. This is part of a $16 million dollar project to improve the bay’s channels – much of this work is necessary due to shoaling that occurred during Sandy, now over six years ago. Further details can be found here. In conjunction with the Bay Head Business Association and Point Pleasant Beach Rotary, we are collecting items to donate to veterans who are in need – small toiletry items, socks, gloves, hats, and non-perishable foods (such as granola bars and the like) are preferred. Items can be dropped off at our office at 88 Bridge Avenue through December 10th. Cards and notes are also welcome. We used to be able to collect donations for active duty military, but overseas delivery is no longer possible. As a reminder – Saturday the 24th is “Small Business Saturday” – please shop local, and support our local businesses. Please see below for upcoming holiday events in both towns, and other meetings.
Upcoming Events
Bay Head Christmas Walk – Friday, December 7th, Begins at 4:00 pm (please find a full listing of the activities at the very end of this email)
Mantoloking Town Tree Lighting – Sunday, December 9th, 5:00pm
Meetings
The next Bay Head council meeting is December 3rd at 7:00 pm; the next Bay Head Planning Board meeting is December 19th at 7:30 pm; and the next Bay Head Environmental Commission Meeting is December 11th at 5:30 pm.
Upcoming meetings in Mantoloking are as follows – The Mantoloking Planning Board Meeting will be December 6th at 6:30 pm. The Environmental Commission Meeting will be December 11th at 4:30 pm, and the Mantoloking Council Agenda Setting meeting also will be December 11th at 5:30 pm. The Regular Borough Business meeting is scheduled for December 18th at 5:30 pm.
All dates are subject to change, and the latest information is usually posted on the respective website. More town meetings and events can be found on the town calendars: Bay Head | Mantoloking
Market
There has been some market activity in the last 30 days, but often things are a bit quiet as the holidays approach. Our listing at 900 Ocean Avenue in Mantoloking has a new price of $1,539,000. We have also had two recent sales of our listings, one at 642 Main Avenue, Bay Head (listed and sold by us at a price of $1,400,000), and the other at 208 Squan Beach Drive in Curtis Point, Brick (sold at a price of $1,175,000).
As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 24 homes and parcels of land on the market, (down from last month’s total of 26) and 2 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there has been only one closing in Bay Head – our previously mentioned listing and sale at 642 Main Avenue.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 31 homes and parcels of land on the market (down from last month’s total of 37), and 2 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there has been only 1 closing in Mantoloking.
We welcome your comments, suggests for topics, and other feedback. We also would be happy to meet with you at your convenience if there is anything that you would like to discuss.
Be well, be safe, and we hope that you had a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Thank you,
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 11/20/2018.
37th Annual Christmas Walk in Bay Head
A Bay Head Tradition full of holiday spirit.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
Holiday Highlights on Bridge Avenue:
CEREMONIES AT THE BAY HEAD FIREHOUSE
Bay Head School Musical Program at 6PM
Hot Cocoa & Hot Dogs Courtesy of B.H.Y.C. & Boy Scouts
SANTA ARRIVES BY FIRE TRUCK at 6:30PM
OPEN HOUSE IN ALL THE SHOPS &
BUSINESSES from 5:30-8PM
DIANE TURTON, Realtors – 88 Bridge Ave.
Come hear the Brass Band play the joys of the season while you enjoy refreshments. We will be collecting unwrapped toys to support area children through Collier Youth Services and Casa of Ocean County. 6-8PM
THE JOLLY TAR – 56 Bridge Ave. Friday evening refreshments. The 3rd Annual Memorial Stars will be hung throughout the Holiday Season. Come in anytime to fill out a Memorial Star honoring a loved one, family, friend or pet.
MUELLER’S BAKERY – 80 Bridge Ave. Stop in for free coffee, tea & a special savory snack.
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH – 58 Bridge Ave (2nd floor) Stop in over the weekend to enter our drawing for a Back, Neck & Shoulder Rescue and Spa Gift Basket. ($100 value)
TANGERINE BOUTIQUE – 84 Bridge Ave. Don’t forget our furry friends in shelters this holiday season! Bring an item for a shelter animal & receive an entry to win a gift certificate!
THE COASTAL COTTAGE BAY HEAD – 60 Bridge Ave. Come join us for our GRAND OPENING & some holiday spirits! Enter to win a gift certificate!
INTEGRATIVE HEALING & WELLNESS
Come meet this gifted team at our new location behind The Coastal Cottage Bay Head. We will be hanging out with the gift shop crew & enjoying spirits & laughs. Enter to win a gift certificate for a modality of your choice.
LA LUZ SALON- 82 Bridge Ave. Come enjoy some music with Me & Bobby D. & stop in to enter raffle for gift basket!
ANDI’S – 76 Bridge Ave. Happy Holidays from Andi’s! Please stop by & listen to the bell choir, Guess how many snowballs are in the window to win a gift certificate!
Holiday Highlights on Main Avenue:
GLORIA NILSON & CO REAL ESTATE- Main Ave. We will be serving light refreshments raffling off a ‘Basket of Cheer’. We are also collecting for Dottie’s House. Cleaning supplies & gift cards: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Target. 6-8PM
BEACH HOUSE SURF SHOP – 517 Main Ave. Come enjoy Food & Drink and Charlie Brown Christmas playing on the front of the shop! 6:45PM
Come by Curtis Court to talk to the Talking Tree & share your Christmas Wishes to report back to Santa.
Holiday Highlights on Mount St. & Lake Ave.:
CANDY CABANA – 33 Mount Street. Stroll on over for some Christmas Karaoke, hot cider & candy. While you wait your turn to sing… make an ornament for your tree!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
BAY HEAD SCHOOL OF BALLET & VIOLIN
56 Mount St (corner of Lake & Mount)
“THE NUTCRACKER IN THE SKY” Look up & see the ballerinas dancing in the windows. 7PM
REFIND – 43 Mount Street, ReFind: Christmas shopping for #thelittlethings & some holiday cheer!
NOON DESIGN SHOP – 524 Lake Ave. Shine bright with us as the first 50 customers will receive our limited edition “Bay Head Shine Bright” candle. Enjoy Christmas cookies, egg nog & lots of holiday cheer!
ALL SAINTS CHURCH & HALL – 500 Lake Ave.
We will be open with refreshments, Christmas caroling and a tree lighting ceremony at 6:45 on Friday. Tours of this historic building will be offered. Everyone is welcome.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
12:30 – 3:30pm Free rides on the Christmas trolley with Santa aboard! Ride around Bay Head with stops at St. Paul’s for The Christmas Bazaar & at the BH Historical Museum for a Victorian Christmas party & new exhibit. Free to everyone.
Thank you to Manasquan Bank sponsoring the trolley rides
& the candy canes for Santa’s visit!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Bay Head Fire House from 9:30-11:30AM
($10 for adults, $5 for children)
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS &
THE BAY HEAD SCHOOL EXHIBIT
at the Bay Head Historical Society Museum. 12:30-3:30pm
We hope that the recent storm didn’t give you any trouble! Here, we had some wind, beach erosion, and minor flooding, but nothing too serious. As promised, here is the “missing video” that we couldn’t include in our previous email. There is also an extra video, showing aerial and ground level scenes from during and after this weekend’s nor’easter.
Be well, wherever you are!
Thank you,
Ed and Suzie
Happy October! We hope you are having fun Fall adventures! Suzie and her husband, John, recently took a trip to Maine to visit friends, including one who just moved from our area. Ed and Meagan (his wife) had the opportunity to volunteer with Rocking the Boat – Rocking the Boat Manhattan (a fundraising row around the island of Manhattan!) at the end September. This organization, based in the South Bronx, teaches young people sailing and boat building, while building self esteem and support to develop into confident, productive adults. It was a wonderful, inspiring event. As the end of October approaches, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Annual Bay Head Children’s Halloween parade on October 27th at 11:30 am on Mount Street. After you’ve finished with the Bay Head Children’s Halloween parade, venture over to Jenkinsons Boardwalk, which will have family-friendly Halloween events the weekend of October 27th from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Other events are listed below, including Bay Head’s Veterans Day Observance.
The recent video that we would normally share with local scenery and views is not currently available, but we will send it as soon as it is. Meanwhile, we have substituted a glimpse of one of our new listings.
Around the Towns
Just this week, fall finally arrived! The temperatures were in the mid-40s a few mornings this week, and happily, the humidity is gone! 🙂
Of interest to everyone, especially those of you with dogs, an epidemic of canine distemper in raccoons has been reported by local authorities – please keep your dog’s vaccines up to date, and watch out for any raccoons that are behaving strangely! Save Barnegat Bay recently unveiled a new website that offers a wealth of information, and highlights their accomplishments of the last 50 years via an interactive map. In Bay Head, it was recently reported that The Grenville made the list of most haunted places in New Jersey! Most towns in our coastal area, including Bay Head and Mantoloking, participate in the Community Rating System (CRS) which provides flood insurance discounts to property owners, if towns meet certain requirements. One of those requirements relates to public education and awareness – you can find one such update from Mantoloking here. Below you will also find some “common sense” rules regarding flood safety, courtesy of the Mantoloking Office of Emergency Management. Mantoloking is also proud to share the news that Sergeant Meyer of the police department recently earned his Traffic Safety Specialist I certification. In Bay Head, beach replenishment is likely to start early next year, and in Mantoloking, work is expected to continue through the end of this year. Currently, there is work in Mantoloking, halfway between Lyman and Downer, subject to weather and equipment availability. All of this information is per the Army Corps website. You can see some recent aerial views of the Mantoloking work in the video above. Dune grass will be available to Mantoloking oceanfront owners on November 2nd – details can be found here.
“There are several actions residents of Mantoloking can take to decrease the potential for injury due to flooding.
1. Know the flood warning procedures.
2. Do not attempt to cross flowing water where water is above your knees.
3. Keep children away from flood waters, ditches, culverts, and storm drains.
4. If your vehicle stalls in high water, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground.
5. Evacuate the flood hazard areas in times of impending flood or when advised to do so by the police or fire department.
6. Cut off all electric circuits at the fuse panel or disconnect switch. If this is not possible, turn off or disconnect all electrical appliances. Shut off water service and gas valves in your home.
7. Stay away from downed power lines and electric lines. Report downed lines to
the Power Company and the Municipal Police Department.
8. Look out for animals. Small animals that have been flooded out of their homes
may seek shelter in your home.
9. Clean everything that gets wet. Flood waters may have contacted road chemicals, sewage and other harmful materials.”
Upcoming Events
Bay Head Halloween Parade – Saturday, October 27th, 11:00 am
Bay Head Veterans Day Observance – Saturday, November 10th, 11:00 am
Bay Head Christmas Walk – Friday, December 7th, Begins at 4:00 pm
Meetings
The next Bay Head council meeting is November 5th at 7:00 pm; the next Bay Head Planning Board meeting is November 7th at 7:30 pm; and the next Bay Head Environmental Commission Meeting is November 13th at 5:30 pm.
Upcoming meetings in Mantoloking are as follows – The Mantoloking Planning Board Meeting will be November 1st at 6:30 pm. The Environmental Commission Meeting will be November 13th at 4:30 pm, and the Mantoloking Council Agenda Setting meeting also will be November 13th at 5:30 pm. The Regular Borough Business meeting is scheduled for November 20th at 5:30 pm.
All dates are subject to change, and the latest information is usually posted on the respective website. More town meetings and events can be found on the town calendars: Bay Head | Mantoloking
Market
Happily, there is some market activity to report in both towns! We had two closings in the last few weeks (one in Bay Head at 632 Main Avenue [$1,225,000], and one in Mantoloking – 1524 Ocean Avenue [$1,410,000] ), and have two listings under contract. In addition, we have two new listings to share with you – one on South Lagoon Lane (bayfront), and one on Mount Street (ocean views). A glimpse of each is included in the video above. If you know someone who might be interested, please share this email, or have them contact us. In other news, two of our listings have new prices – 420 West Lake Avenue, Bay Head, and 1801 Boat Point Drive, Point Pleasant. As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 26 homes and parcels of land on the market, (down from last month’s total of 29) and 1 property under contract (our listing at 642 Main Avenue). In the last 30 days, there have been 5 closings in Bay Head.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 37 homes and parcels of land on the market (same total as last month, though the inventory has changed), and 3 properties under contract, also involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there were 3 closings in Mantoloking, one of which involved us, and another that involved agents from our office.
We welcome your comments, suggests for topics, and other feedback. We also would be happy to meet with you at your convenience if there is anything that you would like to discuss.
We hope that you are enjoying the fall season wherever you may be!
Thank you,
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 10/19/2018.
We hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend, and are looking forward to the start of Autumn. We also hope that you and your family were not affected by Florence! If you were (and even if you weren’t), you may find the NOAA aerial imagery of the affected areas interesting. Ed and Meagan (his wife) spent the holiday and following week exploring Prince Edward Island. We had a wonderful time exploring the area, having fresh mussels, oysters, and clams right out of the rivers, and walking on the different trails and beaches. As we look forward to Fall events, mark your calender for the Annual Bay Head Children’s Halloween parade on October 27th at 11:30 am on Mount Street. Also, Jenkinsons Boardwalk will have family-friendly Halloween events the weekends of October 20th and October 27th from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Below is this month’s views of local scenes from the last few weeks — plus some from our recent adventures in Canada. Hope you enjoy it!
Around the Towns
All is well and busy here, and we have started to ease into the fall. The weather is generally still nice, as are the beaches! The week before last we had a nor’easter, and earlier this week, what was left of Florence went through (mostly rain, some wind). We did lose some sand in both towns, but in our opinion, there is nothing to be alarmed by at the moment. Replenishent progress in Mantoloking was halted by the stormy weather, but it has now resumed. At the moment, the Lyman and Stephens access points are closed due to storm debris, replenishment activity, and missing steps. Bay Head’s replenishment work continues to be delayed, with work expected to start there in December. The Army Corps current schedule can be found here. In Mantoloking, work continues on the new borough hall – it is fully sided, the power is on, and from the outside, it looks nearly complete! In Bay Head, there is a bulk pickup scheduled for October 1st. You can find all of the details here. Both towns encourage property owners to contact their respective borough halls with any questions regarding the flood hazard that we are exposed to, and what you can do to protect your property and yourselves.
Upcoming Events
Bay Head Farmer’s Market – LAST 3 Thursdays, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm – September 20th; September 27th; October 4th
Kitchens By The Sea – Bay Head Kitchen Tour– Saturday, September 22nd 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Tickets are $60; proceeds benefit Bay Head School Foundation.
Shark Run 5K – September 29th – Benefits the Bay Head School! – Details and registration here.
Bay Head Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines – September 29th – Bay Head Fire House, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. Details here.
Meetings
The next Bay Head council meeting is October 1st at 7:00 pm; the next Bay Head Environmental Commission meeting is October 9th at 5:30 pm; and the next Bay Head Planning Board Meeting is October 17th at 7:30 pm.
Upcoming meetings in Mantoloking are as follows – The Mantoloking Planning Board Meeting will be October 4th at 6:30 pm. The Environmental Commission Meeting will be October 9th at 4:30 pm, and the Mantoloking Council Agenda Setting meeting also will be October 9th at 5:30 pm. The Regular Borough Business meeting is scheduled for October 16th at 5:30 pm.
All dates are subject to change, and the latest information is usually posted on the respective website. More town meetings and events can be found on the town calendars: Bay Head | Mantoloking
Market
If you are talking about selling your home, you may find the recent National Association of Realtors Pending Homes Sales Report and Existing Homes Sales Report interest – you can find an article and links here. The market activity in the last 30 days has picked up a bit – many of our listings are receiving regular showings, and we currently have 4 listings under contract (two in Bay Head, one in Mantoloking, and one in Curtis Point). We have one new lagoonfront listing to share in Bay Head Shores – 1801 Boat Point Drive, Point Pleasant – if you know someone who is ready to upgrade to waterfront, or downsize from a larger home, this could be the one! As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 29 homes and parcels of land on the market, (up from last month’s total of 26) and 5 properties under contract, including a number involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there have been 2 closings in Bay Head.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 37 homes and parcels of land on the market, and 3 properties under contract, also involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there was 1 closing in Mantoloking.
As always, feel free to email or call us if you have any questions, would like us to cover a particular topic or have questions or feedback about these updates. We would be happy to meet with you in at your convenience.
We hope that you also are looking forward to Fall in Bay Head or Mantoloking, or wherever you may be!
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 9/20/2018.
We hope that you’ve survived the recent bout of hot and humid weather, and are enjoying the cooler temps over the last few days!
Welcome to the “Dog Days” of Summer! If you need something new to do with your four-footed family members — Jenkinsons holds “Canines and Cocktails” each Monday from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Jenks Inlet Bar. As summer starts to wind down, there still is a lot of fun to be had! If you haven’t had a chance to catch fireworks this season, you still have time – Jenkinson’s still has fireworks on Thursday nights until August 30th. For a fun, family-friendly way to see them, take the pizza dinner cruise on The River Belle. My wife and I took the cruise the other night with the Point Pleasant Beach Rotary – pizza, fireworks and warm chocolate chip cookies – a winning combination. Or, head out on your own boat, to the Manasquan, or the ocean. Another option as the weather cools off is Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan – dinner, and then a concert or show (Ed is now on the board there). If you are looking for a new restaurant to try, you can take a look at NJ Monthly’s article about the Top 30 Restaurants in NJ for 2018. Enjoy the rest of official summer, as we look forward to the month of September – cooler temps, drier air and some of the best sunsets of the summer! Bay Head has an opening for a new code enforcement officer – perhaps you know someone?
As usual, we’ve prepared a video for you of local scenes from the last few weeks, both from the ground and from the air. You can find the full length version here, and a shorter version below. Hope you enjoy it!
Around the Towns
As usual, summer has been busy here, and there is still a lot going on! The recent “Glimmer of Hope” at Twilight Lake, and last weekend’s Fire Co. Clambake in Bay Head were both quite busy, and well attended! In Mantoloking, the borough is pleased to announce that the new borough hall now has electricity! Mantoloking also recently posted updated Flooding and Emergency Management information on their website – this includes flood safety, ways to protect yourself and your property, and more. Beach replenishment continues to the south of Bay Head and Mantoloking, and is expected to resume in our area relatively soon. A pipeline has been placed ashore just south of Lyman Street, and as a result, the lifeguards there will be moved slightly north – the beach will remain open. Please read on for a more complete beach replenishment update. Also, the Army Corps of Engineers and NJDEP will be hosting a meeting regarding Back Bay Flooding on September 13th in Toms River. The full press release can be found here.
Beach Replenishment
Here is the latest information about beach replenishment, per the Army Corps of Engineers Phildadelphia office. Please keep in mind that all of this is subject to change, and frequently does. The overall trend is that the replenishment work for Bay Head and Mantoloking is being pushed later into the fall, winter, and spring. For Bay Head, it is estimated that work will start in late December (and perhaps continue into late April), working north from the Mount Street area, and then working south from that point. In Mantoloking, work is expected to start in late August (continuing through November), working south from Lyman Street towards 1071 Ocean Avenue, and then reversing, and working north of Lyman Street. After the above work is complete, work will continue in Lavallette, and then Point Pleasant Beach. If you have any specific questions, or would like more information, please ask. We would be happy to talk or meet with you.
Upcoming Events
Mayor’s Walking Tour #1 – August 22nd – Meet in front of Theresa’s South at 4:00 pm
35th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show – September 15, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Held at the Johnson Brothers Boatyard in Point Pleasant Beach (1800 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant). Rain date September 16th.
“Surfing the Jersey Shore” – The Bay Head Historical Society’s “Surfing the Jersey Shore” is open Fridays through Mondays, 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Exhibit ends September 3.
Bay Head Farmer’s Market – Thursdays, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm – June 28th – October 4th
Kitchens By The Sea – Bay Head Kitchen Tour– Saturday, September 22nd 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Tickets are $60; proceeds benefit Bay Head School Foundation.
Shark Run 5K – September 29th – Benefits the Bay Head School! – Details and registration here.
Meetings
The next Bay Head council meeting is September 10th at 7:00 pm; the next Bay Head Environmental Commission meeting is September 11th at 5:30 pm; and the next Bay Head Planning Board Meeting is September 19th at 7:30 pm.
Upcoming meetings in Mantoloking are as follows – Regular Borough Business meeting, August 21st 5:30 pm; Mantoloking Environmental Commission meeting, September 11th at 4:30 pm; and the Mantoloking Council Agenda Setting meeting at 5:30 pm, also on September 11th. The September Council Meeting is scheduled for September 18th at 5:30 pm.
All dates are subject to change, and the latest information is usually posted on the respective website. More town meetings and events can be found on the town calendars: Bay Head | Mantoloking
Market
The market activity in the last 30 days has picked up a bit – many of our listings are receiving regular showings, and some have received offers. We have also been busy with some buyers of our own, showing (and making offers on!) our listings and others. We have two new listings to share, one in Bay Head, and one in Mantoloking. We will also soon have a new lagoonfront listing Bay Head Shores (feel free to ask about it). As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website. In addition, we are pleased to share the news of the recent sale of our listing in Point Pleasant.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 26 homes and parcels of land on the market, (up from last month’s total of 22) and 6 properties under contract, including a number involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there have been 6 closings in Bay Head.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 37 homes and parcels of land on the market (up 6 from last month), and 2 properties under contract, also involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there was 1 closing in Mantoloking.
As always, feel free to email or call us if you have any questions, would like us to cover a particular topic or have questions or feedback about these updates. We would be happy to meet with you in at your convenience.
We hope that you enjoy the rest of your summer here in Bay Head or Mantoloking, or wherever you may be! Looking forward to the Fall!
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 8//21/2018.
Hopefully you had a fun and safe 4th of July! We spent it with our families, on and off the water, and had a good time! This included watching some fireworks out on the bay. If you enjoy fireworks (and even better if you have boat), consider visiting Brick’s Windward Beach (up the Metedeconk) on Thursday, July 19th, and Thursday, July 26th – Brick sponsors evening concerts, and the fireworks start around 9:00. Anchoring out is the best way to see them, but they can also be seen from much of Bay Head and Mantoloking. Jenkinson’s also has fireworks most Thursday nights, all summer long! If you prefer to have a little food with your fireworks (by land or sea), Reels at Pier 281 may interest you.
All is well and busy in both towns – construction continues on the new Mantoloking borough hall, and beach replenishment is expect to resume in Mantoloking in mid-August (near 1071 Ocean Avenue), and continue north into Bay Head. As usual, the video below includes recent scenes from Bay Head and Mantoloking, both aerial and at ground level. There is a shorter version below, and the feature length video can be found here. We hope you enjoy it!
Tax Law and Flood Insurance
At the moment, there are two big news item that are of local and national interest. One is the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (which continues to make waves) – as with any legislation, it is often a compromise. You can find an article from the National Association of Realtors with all of the details here. It explains the positive aspects of the new tax law, and also some possible negative elements. The other item of concern is the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program. Currently, it is only authorized through the end of July 2018 – if it is not reauthorized, that may cause some issues! Selective, one of the companies that writes many flood policies says the following:
“New Policies: The NFIP is not authorized to issue new contracts for flood insurance received or requested after July 31st, 2018 until Congress passes legislation reauthorizing the NFIP. During such period, the NFIP will have limited ability to issue:
- New policies, including those obtaining mortgages from federally regulated lenders;
- Increased coverage on existing policies, including property owners refinancing existing mortgages; and
- Renewal policies.”
More information about this issue can be found here. If this could affect you, please let us know, and we can put you in touch with our insurance contacts. Via this link you can urge Congress to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.
Around the Towns
For those of you who didn’t know, the Point Pleasant Beach Trolley now stops at Charlie’s in Bay Head. It also stops at many locations throughout Point Pleasant Beach. More details (schedule and the like) can be found by contacting the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce at (732) 899-2424. The Mantoloking Environmental Commission has just published its second quarter newsletter for 2018 – it documents their current activities and future plans, and can be found here. The county’s hazardous waste collection program is in full swing – one drop off is scheduled for Brick, August 11th, from 9 to 3, and another on September 29th, from 9 to 3 in Point Pleasant. Both programs require registration, and a flyer can be found here. Republic, the garbage and recycling company that serves Mantoloking recently published two flyers about recycling – what can be recycled, and recycling “best practices.” The state has also adopted the Recycle Coach app as a better way to educate its residents about recycling.
Upcoming Events
Mayor’s Walking Tour #1 – July 25th – Meet in front of Theresa’s South at 4:00PM
Glimmer of Hope at Twilight Lake – August 11th, 7:30 to 9:30PM. Lanterns may be purchased in advance at ReFind on Mount Street.
Bay Head Fire Company’s Annual Clam Bake – August 18th, 12 to 5PM, at the fire house on Bridge Avenue.
“Surfing the Jersey Shore” – The Bay Head Historical Society’s “Surfing the Jersey Shore” is open Fridays through Mondays, 12 to 4PM.
Bay Head Farmer’s Market – Thursdays, 3 to 7PM – June 28th – September 20th.
Meetings
The next Bay Head council meeting is on August 6th at 7:00PM, the next Bay Head planning board meeting is August 15th at 7:30PM. Bay Head’s Non-Voting Tax Payers meeting is on August 20th at 7:00PM.
Upcoming meetings in Mantoloking are as follows – Planning Board, July 19th, at 6:30PM, Planning Board, August 2nd, 6:30PM, and then the August council meetings at 5:30PM on August 14th (Agenda Setting Meeting) and the Regular Business Meeting at 5:30PM on August 21st.
All dates are subject to change, and the latest information is usually posted on the respective website. More town meetings and events can be found on the town calendars: Bay Head | Mantoloking
Market
The market activity in the last 30 days has mostly been off of the water, in the under $2,000,000 price range. We do not see a cause for this trend, but hopefully it will change soon, with an increase in bayfront and oceanfront activity! If you are talking about putting your home on the market, now could be a good time, in that the inventory is still somewhat low. As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 26 homes and parcels of land on the market, (up from last month’s total of 22) and 8 properties under contract, including a number involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there have been 5 closings in Bay Head.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 31 homes and parcels of land on the market (up 2 from last month), and 2 properties under contract, also including a number involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there have been no closings in Mantoloking.
We are also pleased to share our newest oceanfront listing at 1007 East Avenue in Mantoloking. If you know someone is who is looking for a captivating oceanfront home with water views from multiple levels, please let us know!
Please write back to us if you have any questions, would like us to cover a particular topic, or have questions or feedback about these updates.
As always, feel free to email or call us, or we would be happy to meet with you at your convenience.
We hope that you continue to enjoy your summer here in Bay Head or Mantoloking, or wherever you may be!
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 7/19/18.
As you know, there have been many recent changes to the tax laws. These changes have both positive and negative elements. The National Association of Realtors recently published a comprehensive article on these issues, and all of the details can be found here.
We hope that you had a good Father’s Day weekend, and that your summer is off to a good start. All is well and busy here, and both towns are “waking up” for summer. As you may have heard, one of our company’s signs washed away in Sandy, and ended up in France! The weather has started to get nice, and has been conducive to “flying.” The video clip below features a variety of local aerial scenes from Bay Head and Mantoloking. You can find the full length version here. We hope that you enjoy it!
Around the Towns
The beaches are open in Bay Head as usual, and in Mantoloking, there are lifeguards at Downer and Lyman – the other Mantoloking access points are open, but unguarded. Badges are required as of now – Bay Head’s are available at the BHIA office (Mount Street), Mantoloking’s badges are for sale on Downer Avenue (details here). Tomorrow is the Seaweeder’s Garden Tour and additional details can be found below. There is also a Summer Solstice celebration at the Howe Street Beach tomorrow at 7:00PM.
On Sunday, Art in the Park (10 to 5) takes place in Bay Head’s Centennial Park, and many businesses are participating as well. Our office will be displaying photography and other artwork by some of our agents, including Ed and his wife Meagan. The Bay Head Farmer’s Market resumes on Thursday, June 28th, from 3 to 7 (next to the bank), and will continue every Thursday through September 20th.
Upcoming Events
“Surfing the Jersey Shore” – The Bay Head Historical Society’s “Surfing the Jersey Shore” is open Fridays through Mondays, 12 to 4PM.
Summer Solstice Ceremony – Thursday, June 21st, 7PM – Howe Street Beach – Welcome in summer!
TOMORROW: Gardens by the Sea – Seaweeders Garden Club – Thursday, June 21st – 10AM to 3PM – Details here. Tour the gardens of Bay Head and Mantoloking, and support the garden club!
THIS SUNDAY: Art in the Park and Beyond – Sunday, June 24th in Centennial Park – 10AM to 5PM – Artists, their art, music, and more… Most businesses will have events as well!
Bay Head Farmer’s Market – Thursdays, 3 to 7PM – June 28th – September 20th.
4th of July – Mantoloking will be having its usual parade, race, and town-wide dinner, hosted by the yacht club. A comprehensive listing of local fireworks can be found here.
More town meetings and events can be found on the town calendars: Bay Head | Mantoloking
Market
The market here remains active, but there has been less waterfront activity lately. Often, this time of year is a bit quiet, due to school graduations, weddings, and the transition from the school year to summer. Due to the fact that there have been a number of closings recently (of homes that went under contract some time ago), inventory in both towns is lower than average. If you are talking about putting your home on the market, now could be a good time. As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 22 homes and parcels of land on the market, and 10 properties under contract, including quite a few involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there have been 6 closings in Bay Head. Two of these were of our listings – 720 East Avenue, listed and sold at $2,120,000, and 312 East Avenue at $2,900,000. We also have a new Bay Head listing to share at 420 West Lake Avenue.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 29 homes and parcels of land on the market, and 1 property under contract, also including quite a few involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there have been 2 closings in Mantoloking.
We hope that you find these updates useful and welcome your feedback – please write back and suggest a question for us to answer, or a topic that you would like us to cover. As always, feel free to email or call us, or we would be happy to meet with you at your convenience.
Thank you, and have a happy and safe 4th of July, and a great summer!
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 6/20/18.
We are pleased to share the news of the recent sale of our listing at 720 East Avenue, Bay Head ($2,120,000). Thank you and congratulations to the sellers and to the buyers. If you are talking about buying or selling real estate in our market, or have questions about the value of your property, please let us know. Thank you, and be well! Suzie & Ed
We hope that you had a good week, and that you’re looking forward to Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer! Please remember and honor those who died serving our country, and thank those who have served or are still serving. Thank you to those of you who served! All is well and busy here in Bay Head and Mantoloking, with lots happening in both towns (not just real estate)! We’ve compiled a video of scenes from around both towns from the past month or so – you can see it here. The town updates and events, and a bit about the market can be found below. We hope to see you around town soon!
Around the Towns
As a friendly reminder, hurricane season starts June 1st – predictions vary as to whether this will be an above average season, or just average. Please prepare accordingly, and let us know if you have any questions about insurance, or other concerns about your property, we will do our best to help you. In Bay Head, the Army Corps’ latest update suggests that replenishment work is expected to take place in late August – early October. For Mantoloking, their prediction for the northern part of town is August to late September. All of this is subject to change, and should be taken with a large grain of salt. Details can be found here.
Starting June 16th, badges will be required on Bay Head’s beaches. In Mantoloking, plans for beach badges and lifeguards are still in flux, but it is likely that town badges will be required at access points, and that town lifeguards will be provided at Downer Avenue and Lyman Street. The “South Beach” is expected to operate as it has in the past. The next regular Mantoloking council meeting is on June 12th at 5:30PM at Mantoloking Yacht Club, and more information is likely to be available then. One can dial-in and listen to the meeting via 641-715-3605, access code 231051.
In late April, New Jersey passed a bill banning offshore oil and gas exploration in the state’s waters – the state controls the first 3 nautical miles from shore. This offers some possible protection to our beaches, but has no impact on the federal waters beyond the three mile line.
Upcoming Events
“Surfing the Jersey Shore” – On Sunday, June 10th, the Bay Head Historical Society’s “Surfing the Jersey Shore” exhibit will open with a reception from 3 to 6PM. Regular hours are Friday through Monday, 12 to 4PM.
Summer Solstice Ceremony – Thursday, June 21st, 7PM – Howe Street Beach – Welcome in summer!
Gardens by the Sea – Seaweeders Garden Club – Thursday, June 21st – 10AM to 3PM – Details here. Tour the gardens of Bay Head and Mantoloking, and support the garden club!
Art in the Park and Beyond – Sunday, June 24th in Centennial Park – 10AM to 5PM – Artists, their art, music, and more… Most businesses will have events as well!
More town meetings and events can be found on the town calendars: Bay Head | Mantoloking
Market
We are happy to share the news that the market in Bay Head, Mantoloking, and beyond continues to prosper. We have had multiple closings recently (3, including 959 Barnegat Lane, $1,335,000), a number of our listings are under contract (4), and we have new listings as well. Perhaps you know someone who might be interested in 242 East Avenue (Bay Head), or 1038 Barnegat Lane (Mantoloking)? All of our active listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 23 homes and parcels of land on the market, and 11 properties under contract, including quite a few involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there have been 4 closings in Bay Head.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 26 homes and parcels of land on the market, and 3 properties under contract, also including quite a few involving us or agents from our office. In the last 30 days, there have been 2 closings in Mantoloking.
We hope that you find these updates useful and welcome your feedback – if there are other questions that we can answer, or topics that we should cover, please tell us. As always, feel free to email or call us, or we would be happy to meet with you at your convenience.
Thank you, and have a happy, safe, and fun Memorial Day Weekend!
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 5/21/18.