Little Egg Harbor Open Houses - November 20 - 21There are three Open Houses scheduled in Little Egg Harbor, Sunday November 21stOpen HousesLittle Egg Harbor      Address                Section             Price         Beds       Baths         Time      40 W Sail Drive15 Ketch Court212 Lantern Pl WaterfrontTownhouseMystic Shores* $215,000$169,000$149,000 322 112 12- 3pm1 - 3pm1 - 4pm  There are no Open Houses in Little Egg Harbor Saturday, November 20th, according to the Jersey Shore Mulitple Listing Service.If you have a buyers agent representing you, be sure to tell the REALTOR® conducting the Open House.  If you don't yet have an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), with advanced training in representing Little Egg Harbor home buyers, I'm Laura Giannotta.  Give me a call at 609-3... 11/19/2010

I can see one thing and I smile...my life is better. Yes, family and friends can do that.  But (OK call me the crazy dog lady now) what brings a smile to my face is seeing a dog, with his/her person out for a walk or ride!   No matter how disappointing my day, or whether I wake up with that unexplained melancholy from sleeping on the wrong side of the bed, I see my dog or any other canine with his/her person, and I smile.  The world is good! That's because it doesn't matter to the pup how long your listing's been on the market, that the bank is using an out of area Broker for the BPO on your short sale, or if your last deal didn't close.  It matters little to our loyal quadrupeds that you're buyers won't qualify for a loan til 2032, what matters that they're with you! RELAX...Take a Wal... 11/14/2010

Little Egg Harbor Open Houses - November 13 & 14 Open Houses in Little Egg Harbor - Saturday November 13th Open Houses Little Egg Harbor Address      Section       Price    Beds Baths     Time   1341 Radio Road 24 Reef Lane 306 Ash Road Waterfront Sunrise Bay* Bass River Twp $295,000 $199,900 $159,000 4 2 3 2 2 1 1 - 4pm 12 - 2pm 12 - 2pm   Open Houses in Little Egg Harbor - Sunday November 14th  Open Houses Little Egg Harbor Address          Section           Price Beds Baths     Time    41 Maryland Road 7 Maryland Road 885 Nugentown Road 112 N Ensign Drive Waterfront Waterfront 1+ acre Waterfront $399,000 $389,000 $340,000 $199,900 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1:30 - 4pm 1:30 - 4pm 12 - 3pm 1:30 - 4pm If you have a buyers agent representing you, be sure to tell the REALTOR® conducting the Open Hou... 11/12/2010

What's the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those who died are also remembered, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military, in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served, not only those who died, have sacrificed and done their duty to protect our freedom. Veterans Day services in Little Egg Harbor are scheduled at 11am ... 11/10/2010

Little Egg Harbor Veterans Day Services American Legion Post 493 joins with the William J Stanton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 316 to conduct Little Egg Harbor Veterans Day services at the American Legion Hall. The American Legion Post is located at 425 Radio Road.  Little Egg Harbor Veterans Day services begin Thursday, November 11th at 11am, and participants are asked to arrive by 10:45 for the ceremony.  More information is available by calling 609-296-9771. Some Veterans Day Facts: Regardless of the day of the week, Veterans Day is observed on November 11. The date was chosen to commemorate World War I, which ended on November 11, 1918. Veterans Day was established by Congress on June 4, 1926. The purpose of Veterans Day and Memorial Day are often confused. Memorial Day is for hono... 11/09/2010

Homes for Sale in Little Egg Harbor - Little Egg Harbor NJ October 2010 Housing Market Report The number of homes for sale in Little Egg Harbor declined this fall, down to about 400 residential units actively marketed for sale.  Fewer homes in Little Egg Harbor closed in October, compared to the September Homes for Sale in Little Egg Harbor Report, prices are down and days on the market up. Little Egg Harbor, NJ  New Listings Under Contract Expired Sold Days on Market Median Sold Price October 2010 50 18 62 12 131 $204,500 Figures from the Jersey Shore Multiple Listing Service for Little Egg Harbor homes for the same period last year shows a significant drop in homes under contract and closed during the month of October 2009. Little Egg Harbor, NJ  New Listings Under Contract Expired So... 11/04/2010

Do you believe in ghosts, spirits or hauntings?  You can learn more about latest scientific methods and tools in paranormal investigations next week at the Little Egg Harbor Library. This is a fascinating program at the Little Egg Harbor Library is presented by the South Jersey Ghost Research (SJGR.org) and includes a lecture, video clips, audio with electronic voice phenomena (EVPs) of spirit voices, and photo displays.  (I attended a SJGR program last year!)  If you have questions about a haunting or spirit activity in Little Egg Harbor, stick around after the presentation to get answers!  The South Jersey Ghost Research organization got its start in 1955 and was called the Ghost Hunters of America. GHA conducted investigations in NJ and PA and remained active into the 1990's. In the ... 10/25/2010

Homes for Sale in Little Egg Harbor - Little Egg Harbor NJ September 2010 Housing Market ReportThere was a slight dip in the number of homes for sale in Little Egg Harbor during the month of September, down to roughly 420 residential units, from the July/August Little Egg Harbor Housing Market Report.  Little Egg Harbor, NJ NewListings UnderContract Expired Sold Days onMarket MedianSold Price September 2010 60 23 61 25 149 $210,000 While it might seems that prices are not down too much compared with September, 2009 remember these are median sold prices.  Over all, days on the market of homes for sale in Little Egg Harbor and sale prices are down.  Little Egg Harbor homes are not priced right, are sitting on the market and entering the expired listings category in recond numbers.  Little... 10/12/2010

Little Egg Harbor's Sunrise Bay Adult Community - 2010 Housing Market ReportOnly two homes in Little Egg Harbor's Sunrise Bay retirement community have sold since January, and not one home has sold since June. Address20 Pier Point  List $$212,900 Sale Date04/28/2010 Sold $$205,900 DOM78 SqFt1,595 Bed2 Ba2 16 Pier Point $231,666 05/27/2010 $217,000 224 1,600 2 2  Two homes in the Sunrise Bay adult community sold during the same period in 2009. Address10 Sunrise Bay List $$209,900 Sale Date03/20/2009 Sold $$183,000 DOM137 Sq Ft1,270 Bed2 Ba2 20 Reef Lane $245,000 01/14/2009 $220,500 89 1,750 2 2 There are currently 8 homes for sale in Sunrise Bay, ranging in price from $180,000 for 2 bedroom, 2 bath with a one car garage to $285,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with double garage and remo... 09/26/2010

Little Egg Harbor's Mystic Shores Retirement Community - 2010 Housing Market ReportThere are currently 17 homes for sale in Mystic Shores, Little Egg Harbor's most affordable adult community.  Since January, 2010 seventeen homes have sold, making Mystic Shores the most active sector of the housing market in all Little Egg Harbor's retirement communities. Address251 Lexington Dr List $$90,000 Sale Date02/08/2010 Sale $$50,000 DOM329 Sq Ft1,100 Bed2 Ba1 123 Danbury Dr $99,900 04/16/2010 $97,000 49 950 2 2 219 Lexington Dr $100,000 04/26/2010 $100,000 19 1,200 2 1 233 Yorktowne Dr $109,900 03/25/2010 $95,000 34 1,000 2 2 209 Yorktowne Dr $110,000 06/30/2010 $105,000 24 1,000 2 1 208 Yorktowne Dr  $125,000 08/20/2010 $90,000 79 1,100 2 1.5 124 Lantern Pl  $129,900 05/14/2010 $116,000 176 90... 09/26/2010

Little Egg Harbor's Sea Oaks Retirement & Golf Course Community - 2010 Sea Oaks Market Report Sea Oaks in Little Egg Harbor is the Jersey Shore's premier golf and adult community and there are currently 10 homes for sale in Sea Oaks, according to the Jersey Shore Multiple Listing Service.  There are 2 Sea Oaks homes currently under contract. Since the start of 2010, six homes in the Sea Oaks adult community have sold. Address 75 Golf View Drive List $ $229,000 Sold Date 06/11/2010 Sold $ $215,000 DOM 100 Sq Ft 1,740 Bed 3 Bath 2 304 Golf View Drive $264,900 05/14/2010 $231,500 101 1,685 2 2 21 Grayhawk Lane  $279,900 06/18/2010 $255,000 50 1,955 2 2 439 Golf View Drive $389,000 08/01/2010 $365,000 198 3,100 4 3.5 23 Masters Court $387,900 06/08/2010 $379,900 70 2,500 3 2 35 Golf View D... 09/24/2010

Little Egg Harbor's Cranberry Creek Adult Community Housing Market ReportSince the start of 2010, four homes have sold in Little Egg Harbor's Cranberry Creek adult community.  There have been 16 new listings of homes for sale in Cranberry Creek, though only 7 home are currently being marketed.  The are no homes in Cranberry Creek under contract.  The largest Cranberry Creek home, with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths sold on September 10th for $240,000.  It was on the market for 150 days.  The other homes that sold this year in Cranberry Creek had 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and ranged in price from $160,000 to $200,000.                     31 Daffodil Dr  List $ $175,000 Date Sold 06/29/2010 Sale $ $160,000 DOM 70 Sqft 1,430 bed 2 ba 2 half 0 31 Briarwood Drive $219,950 04/01/2010 $175,000 602 1,23... 09/24/2010

I have never been a big fan of the National Association of REALTORS® advertising messages.  'It's a great time to buy' or 'interest rates have never been lower' really provide no real information about us, REALTORS® or why we are important to the home buying or selling process. That's why I've got to give props to the New Jersey Association of REALTORS®.  In this short video, NJAR explains what we as REALTORS® do everyday and our value in the process. . . 09/23/2010

The Rutgers University Marine Field Station, located in the Jacques Cousteau Estuarine Reserve in Little Egg Harbor, opens it's doors to the public only once a year, and it happens this Saturday! An Estuary is defined as an ocean inlet, fed by fresh water steams and/or rivers. The Jacques Cousteau Research Reserve in Little Egg Harbor is one of only 27 nationally.   These Reserves were created to promote responsible use and management of the coastal environment through public education, scientific research and stewardship. .The Rutgers University Maine Field Station in Little Egg Harbor, NJ The Open House at the Rutgers University Marine Field Station  provides an opportunity for adults and kids (kids of all ages) to the amazing science taking place in our own backyard. Meet Rutgers and... 09/15/2010

The Nugentown Section of Little Egg Harbor, NJ Nugentown Road in Little Egg Harbor runs from Route 539 (Green Street) passing the Pinelands Regional High School and on into Burlington County.  The Nugentown section of Little Egg Harbor, past Otis Bog Road, is the place you'll find some of Little Egg Harbor's larger homes situated on lots of an acre or more.There are currently 6 homes for sale in Little Egg Harbor on Nugentown Road.  All homes are on an acre or more, and range in size from almost 1700 square feet to an unfinished home of 5000 square feet.  The prices of homes for sale along Nugentown Road, range from $324,900 to $520,000.  If you'd like these guys for neighbors, give me a call! 09/15/2010

Homes for Sale in Little Egg Harbor - Little Egg Harbor, NJ July & August Housing Market ReportThere's an average of 450 homes for sale in Little Egg Harbor, and as we head into fall fewer homes in Little Egg Harbor are going under contract.  Little Egg Harbor, NJ NewListings UnderContract Expired Sold Days onMarket MedianSold Price July 2010 54 32 65 12 150 $170,000 August 2010 71 22 53 15 140 $185,000 Homes for sale in Little Egg Harbor are spending more days on the market, and those homes aren't selling much more than they did one year ago. Little Egg Harbor, NJ  NewListings UnderContract Expired Sold Days onMarket MedianSold Price July 2009 55 35 37 25 127 $185,000 August 2009 69 37 46 30 122 $202,500 There were three homes in Little Egg Harbor's adult communities that sold over the... 09/05/2010

Honey Dippers of the Barnegat BayOcean County takes water pollution seriously, after all many of us live here for the Jersey Shore Views!  For more than 10 years the County has provided free pump out services for boaters.  Recently, southern Ocean County got its own pump out boat!While the release of untreated sewage is prohibited within three miles of the coast, it is illegal to discharge even treated effluent in No-Discharge Zones. In 2003, Barnegat Bay and the Little Egg Harbor were designated No Discharging Zones by the US EPA.Pump-out facilities provide the most effective means for emptying holding tanks and are critical in No-Discharge Zones. About seventy-five marinas in Ocean County now maintain land-base pump-out stations for this purpose.  But the five Ocean County honey dippe... 08/19/2010

Four Seasons Harbor Bay Adult Community in Little Egg Harbor, NJ Grand Opening of Outdoor Pool Join Harbor Bay for their Outdoor Pool Opening Celebration! Poolside BBQ and live entertainment by John & Kathi Music Duo.   Saturday, August 14th 1-5 pm   For more information on directions, give Nancy Muldowney a call at 609-713-5194   Nancy Muldowney Jennifer Kipila The Muldowney Family Team Van Dyk Group www.muldowneyteam.com   08/11/2010

Harbor Bay Active Adult Community in Little Egg Habor, NJ Presents Golden Opportunity Days - New Pricing and Savings   BUY NOW and receive up to $30,000 in Designer Selections! Homes now priced from $269,950! These new low prices won't last! Ocean County's premier 55+ resort-at-home community features all this and more: Luxurious home designs 2-3 bedrooms 2 - 2.5 baths 2 car garages Brand NEW 16,000 sq. ft. private clubhouse with fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, billiards, tennis, bocce, and more Minutes to Long Beach Island Call Nancy Muldowney at 609-713-5194 for more info. Nancy Muldowney Jennifer Kipila The Muldowney Family Team Van Dyk Group       08/11/2010

Why are parents Teaching their children all the wrong lessons in Life? Alright, this is a rant. A vent, if you will. I just got back from my favorite pizza parlor with a take-out pizza. I love this place. It offers good food at reasonable prices and best of all it is near my house. I could walk there if I didn't want to carry a pizza home on foot. The owner of the place employs several local youth and always supports the community with donations to this or that event. If the kids at school are putting on a play, he is paying for a full page advertisement. If the football team comes by for a booster, he is putting money in the coffer. The owner of this restaurant buys advertising space on anything the kids sell. He is truly a nice human being. And, he makes a good pizza. But, as I pull u... 07/23/2010