Snow On The Beach
For years, conventional wisdom held that snow at the threshold may not offer the proper “curb appeal” for sales of summer residences.
Your ever optimistic Real Estate Update wonders if recent trends – baby boomer second-home buyers and relocating seniors – may put the occasional wintry scene at more of a premium for today’s buyer. Granted, snow may delay buying trips, but when they get here buyers see scenes redolent of “home.”
And meanwhile, we lucky full-time residents behold daily the very poetic image of snow on the beach.
PFR Honors
January Leaders
Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors has announced January 2006 office leaders in its Ocean City offices.
At the Battersea office, Pete Adams was recognized for listings; Joe Carideo was recognized for volume; and Tom Palermo was acknowledged for units.
At the 5501 West office, Jeffrey Quintin was recognized for listings, volume and units.
At 34th Street office, Kevin DeCosta was recognized for listings and units, and Art Katz was recognized for volume.
A ‘Condotel’
For Ocean City
The Wildwoods’ recent experiences with “condotels” have been well-publicized, and the phenomenon seems to be moving northward.
French Real Estate has announced that during President’s Weekend (Feb. 18-20), it will sponsor an open house daily at Ocean 7 Condominiums, a beach block condotel at 7th Street and the beach in Ocean City.
Priced from $146,000 to $320,000, the project’s 73 units are designed in “South Beach” style. Listing agent Ron Beaver says “properties like this are disappearing” and that the units represent “a solid investment without the hassle” of home upkeep. There’s 24/7 site management, maid and maintenance service, and other amenities, says Beaver.
Cold Spring – Easter. Monday. Trump tariffs again rocking our financial system. Remember, this man is NOT a businessman. He took a huge inheritance and bought hotels. His casinos and other businesses failed. Now…
