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.
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 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.
We are pleased to announce the recent sale of our listing at 959 Barnegat Lane, Mantoloking ($1,335,000), and to congratulate the sellers and new owners. We wish them both the best of luck. Are you considering buying or selling? Perhaps a friend is looking to buy or sell in our area? Please let us know. Thank you, and be well! Suzie & Ed