SALTWATER FISHING REGISTRY: New Jersey legislators have passed a bill creating a free saltwater fishing registry, which will allow anglers to avoid a $15 federal fishing fee.  States that do not enact their own registries will have to use the federal registry--and anglers would have to pay the fee.  The NJ bill now resides on Governor Christie's desk, where it awaits his signature.  Data from both the federal and state registries will be used to better manage coastal fisheries.
 
EXPRESS E-ZPASS LANES are coming to the Atlantic City Expressway's Egg Harbor Toll Plaza at mile marker 17.  Construction of the high-speed E-ZPass lanes will begin shortly; expect lane closures during the project, which will conclude in the spring.  The end result will be a faster, easier trip to the shore for those who use the Expressway.
 
TUCKAHOE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS: for those who use Tuckahoe Road--a popular "back way" to and from the Shore--look for improvements along the route.  The bridge over the railroad is being completed now, and the road's intersection with Route 40 has already been upgraded.  Combined with the Expressway improvements noted above, traveling to and from the shore should be a bit easier in 2011.
 
MORTGAGE RATES are still reasonable, with thirty-year fixed rates at about 4.75% for loans up to $417,000.  For jumbo loans over $417,000, rates are at, or just above 5%.
 
PLEASE CALL AHEAD!  Coming down to look at some properties?  This is a great time to do it.  Please call ahead so I can be prepared for your visit!  We'll schedule a convenient time to meet, and then I'll gather keys, property information, and set up showing appointments for whatever you'd like to see.
 
RENTALS ARE UP!  Our 2011 rentals are up by 38% over last year.  Owners, get your rates to me if you haven't already.  Tenants, call or email me to get started on your vacation plans, or visit www.VizzardGroup.com to search for the perfect rental property.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
"Friend in Need" Super Bash VIII at the Princeton, Sunday, February 6, 2011, 4pm.
Big Band Dance, Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, February 12, 8pm.

Featured Listing:

25 W. 33rd Street Avalon, NJ

Beautiful beachfront views enjoyed from every vantage point! John Olivieri designed this exquisite Nantucket style home boasting 5,579 square feet of living space. The first floor includes a family room with direct access to the in ground pool, 1 hall bathroom, and a bedroom with poolside access. There are also 2 junior suites on this floor each with a private bath and access to the pool. Relax in the dry sauna after a long day also on the first floor.

25 W 33rd Street, Avalon, $7,800,000.00 Active MLS#: 137650

New Listings:
 
2103 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $535,000.00 Active MLS#: 137657

3954 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $589,000.00 Active MLS#: 137649

271 80th Street, Avalon, $719,900.00 Active MLS#: 137628

304 E 78th Street, Avalon, $889,000.00 Active MLS#: 137563

1100 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $1,150,000.00 Active MLS#: 137605

10 W 15th Street, Avalon, $1,260,000.00 Active MLS#: 137574

499 24th Street, Avalon, $1,325,000.00 Active MLS#: 137663

286 52nd Street, Avalon, $1,475,000.00 Active MLS#: 137686

328 99th Street, Stone harbor, $1,590,000.00 Active MLS#: 137566

11811 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $1,749,000.00 Active MLS#: 137571

160 86th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,395,000.00 Active MLS#: 137575

629 24th Street, Avalon, $2,549,000.00 Active MLS#: 137647

149 106th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,679,000.00 Active MLS#: 137632

123 100th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,595,000.00 Active MLS#: 137633

25 W 33rd Street, Avalon, $7,800,000.00 Active MLS#: 137650
 
Properties Sold:
 
186 11th Street, Avalon, $720,000.00 Sold MLS#: 134522

308 92nd Street, Stone Harbor, $975,000.00 Sold MLS#: 122661

408 42nd Street, Avalon, $1,050,000.00 Sold MLS#: 132341