After an Earthquake and Hurricane Irene

What does an already busy real estate office do on Monday following a week that had an east coast earthquake and a hurricane?  I have compiled a list.

First, we thank Mother Nature for not being too hard on us.  Cape May, an island at the southern tip of New Jersey, was supposed to be slammed with the storm of the century.  Thankfully, only a few of us lost power and flooding was quite minimal.  There are a few downed tree limbs, but mostly sticks and leaves.  We were very fortunate.

Secondly, we have been checking on people’s homes, since we were under a mandatory evacuation.  All the homes I have seen made it through just fine.  Most homes do have electric and the vacation rentals have been cleaned up and patio furniture put back out.  Good to go.

Thirdly, and most important, we have been putting everyone’s mind at ease.  Both homeowner’s and vacationers are anxious to know how Cape May fared.  Honestly, Cape May is cleaned up and ready to go.  I will be going to the beach later today. It is 80 degrees and not a cloud in the sky.  Cape May truly is in a bubble that protects us from the economy and natural disasters.

 

Cape May Designer Showhouse 2011

Every year Cape May has on display a house that is certainly the Best of the Best.  It is known as the Designer Showhouse.  The Designer Showhouse idea was started in 2005 by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.

This year the Designer Showhouse is a beautiful four-story townhouse located at Osprey Landing at Cape May Marine off of Lafayette Street.

In these homes, designers come and transform the property, either new or old, into a fascinating collection of design ideas.  This year will not be any different.

The past Designer Showhouses in Cape May include:

• 2010 Fairthorne Cottage on Ocean Street
• 2009 Carpenter Cottage on Franklin Street
• 2008 Otis Townsend Residence on Reading Avenue
• 2007 Memucan Hughes House on Washington Street
• 2006 Franklin Street Church by the Cape May Fire Department
• 2005 800 Washington Street near the Washington Inn

This year the Cape May Designer Showhouse 2011 will be open from June 17 through October 30.  The Designer Show House is located at 109 Roseman’s Lane in Cape May.  Self guided tours are from 1pm to 4pm daily.  If you would like a guided tour, then please come at 7pm on Thursday, Friday, Sunday or Monday through October 30th.

Prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-12.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) at 609-884-5404.

Jersey Cape Realty currently has Osprey Landing at Cape May Marine townhouse located at 7 Falcon Ridge open for Open House tours Friday through Monday.  These townhomes are currently for sale.  I will be there every Friday from 11am to 2pm.  Call me if you would like to make an appointment at a different time.

Robin Lundholm, Realtor Associate

609-741-4064

robin@jerseycaperealty.com

 

Memorial Day Weekend is the kick off to the Cape May Music Festival

Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer in Cape May!  The shops are open and the restaurants are all waiting to please your unique palate.

However, the real reason for this 3 day no work weekend must also be duly noted.  Memorial Day is a day of profound significance in America.  It is the day that we MUST remember the brave soldiers that have died to keep us free.  Remember this Memorial Day by visiting the Columbia Avenue Monument in the center of town at 9am on May 30th.

Also, coming up this weekend is the 22nd Annual Cape May Music Festival. Enjoy a variety of music from Thursday, May 26nd through Wednesday, June 15th, 2011.   To kick off this event, go to the Star of the Sea Church located on the Washington Street Mall  at 8pm to listen to The Pride of New York (traditional Irish music).

At 8pm on Sunday, you will be able to listen to the 35 piece Atlantic Brass Band at the Rotary Bandstand on Lafayette Street (gazebo behind the Mall).  They will get you in the patriotic mood playing all American music.  Admission to this is free.

Would you just love to hear some Mozart, Dvorak, Bach, Finzi or Debussy?  Then you are in luck.  Classical music concerts will be held all week long.  Visit the MAC website for full details.

If you are in the mood for a little shopping and antiqueing, then the Crafts and Antiques Festival on May 28th is for you.  Free parking is located at the Cape May City Elementary School on Lafayette Street from 10am to 4pm.  Admission is $1 and children under 12 are free.

Head down tot he Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse Education Center for a free history lesson about the Lighthouse keeper’s.  This event will be running on Sunday’s through the summer at 11am.  Bring your children for a lighthouse and seashore based story at noon. 

Have a fabulous Memorial Day!

Robin Lundholm, Realtor at Jersey Cape Realty

 

Harbor Safari

Don’t be upset if you missed the annual Harbor Safari in Cape May this past Saturday.  The Nature Center of Cape May will be holding the event again this weekend.

Harbor Safari will be this Saturday, May 14th, 2011 starting at 11am.

Take a ride through Cape May Harbor to see up close what is alive in our coastal waters.  You will be sure to see horseshoe crabs, marsh grasses and our native shore birds.  During this time of year, I am sure you will also see many of the migrating birds that make their bi-annual stop in Cape May.  Coincidentally, this even coincides with the World Series of Birding annual event.

There will be a marine biologist from the Nature Center of Cape May as your guide.  He will be there to explain what our unique habitat is composed of and why it is so important to keep our ocean waters clean and healthy.

Tickets are available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and the Nature Center of Cape May.

The Nature Center of Cape May is located at 1600 Delaware Avenue in Cape May.  Or call 609-898-8848.

The cost of admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12.

 

Cape May Spring Festival

The Cape May Spring Festival is scheduled in town this year from April 29th to May 8th, 2011. 

This is like the grand opening of Spring every year in Cape May.  We are going to have sunny skies that will bring our temperature into the low 70′s.  It will be perfect weather for beach strolls and shopping on the mall.

The itinerary this year includes:

• Ghost Tours
• Murder and Mystery Dinners
• Home Tours of Victorian Bed and Breakfast’s
• Workshops
• Wine Events at the Cape May Winery
• Restaurants will be open for business throughout Cape May

Also, be sure to visit the Carriage House Gallery located at 1048 Washington Street, for the South Cape May exhibit.  In case you didn’t know, South Cape May is under water.  That is a story left for another day.

This will be the 22nd year in celebration of this event.  For a list of all events, please visit the MAC website.  For more information, please call 609-884-5111.

Robin Lundholm, Realtor at Jersey Cape Realty

609-741-4064

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Morey’s Pier Passes in Wildwood

Morey’s Pier in Wildwood is located on the Boarwalk at Morey’s Mariner’s Landing Pier at Schellenger Avenue.  There are 2 amusement piers and 2 waterparks at Morey’s Pier in Wildwood.  From April 11-29, 2011 you can save up to 35% on your passes if you are looking to visit there this summer.  You can order them online or by calling 1-866-667-3971.  They will ship them to you for a small fee if you are out of town.

Morey’s Pier opens April 16, 2011.

The prices for this sale are as follows:

Season pass:  $305 which is good for one ride wristband and one three hour waterpark session per day.

Easy Rider:  $225 which is a special deal for children under 42″ and for adults over 25 years.

Waterpark Admission all Day:  4 admissions for $115 or 10 admissions for $220.

For a full list of all of the specials that are running at Morey’s Piers from April 11-29, 2011, please call 1-866-Moreys1 during sale dates or visit online for additional details.

If you are looking for a rental property this summer, please click to view our rental website at Jersey Cape Realty.

Robin Lundholm, Realtor

Jersey Cape Realty

739 Washington Street

Cape May, NJ 08204

609-741-4064

robin@jerseycaperealty.com

 

Cape May County Zoo

The Cape May County Zoo is an ever popular place to go in the Spring.  The zoo is open year round with both summer and winter hours. 

The Winter hours are 10am to 3:45pm.

The Spring, Summer and Fall hours are 10am to 4:45pm.

As always, the admission to the zoo is FREE.  However, donations are always appreciated.

The Cape May County Zoo also has a wonderful playground, bike trails and park that you can enjoy.  There are covered picnic tables that you can reserve for birthday parties or get togethers.  Outside charcoal grills are available by the picnic tables when you first enter the park.

The Cape May County park hours of operation are 9am to dusk.

The Cape May County Park and Zoo is located off of Rt 9 by the Crest Haven Complex light on the Parkway.  For more information visit their website.

Thank you for visiting my Cape May Information Blog.

Robin lundholm, Realtor

Jersey Cape Realty  739 Washington Street   Cape May, New Jersey 08204

609-741-4064

robin@jerseycaperealty.com

 

Pinewwod Derby Champions

The Pinewood Derby was held this past weekend for all of the champions in each pack in Southern New Jersey.

Pack 73 really came through as the winners.  We brought home the overall fastest car and also best in show.

Congratulations West Cape May Pack 73!  You boys always do your best and it shows.

Thank you to the parents, volunteers, and leaders for making this possible and special.

 

Enjoy Sherlock Holmes Mysteries March 18-20, 2011

Who doesn’t love a good mystery every now and then?  Unless the mystery involves the disappearance of your car keys or your other sneaker. 

Mystery and suspense are good clean fun emotions when you sign on to feel them.  This coming weekend in Cape May is going to be great.  It is also going to be close to 60 degrees if the weather forecast is correct! 

On Saturday, March 19th, you can sign up for the Search for Clues Tour.  This is a tour of some of the most beautiful Cape May Victorian homes where you will need to find clues to solve the mystery.

The beautiful Victorian’s that will be on the tour include:

• The Carriage House at the Physik Estate, 1048 Washington Street
• The Bedford Inn at 805 Stockton Avenue
• The John Wesley Inn at 30 Guerney Street
• Leith Hall at 22 Ocean Street
• The Puffin at 32 Jackson Street
• The Queen Victoria at 102 Ocean Street

Full weekend packages start at $95 per person or $180 per couple.  If you would enjoy just going on the Search for Clues Tour through the Victorian Homes from 1pm, to 3pm, the cost of admission is $15 per person.

For more information, please view the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts website with information about this Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Surreptitous Ghoul weekend.

Robin Lundholm, Realtor

Jersey Cape Realty, 739 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

609-741-4064

robin@jerseycaperealty.com

 

Cape May Beach Tag Prices for Summer 2011

It is that time of year again, thankfully, when you need to pick up your Cape May beach tags for the summer 2011 season.  Every year there is a new design on the tag and because of this, it has grown into quite a collectible.  I have been in homes for sale where they have displayed over 15 years worth of beach tags.  It is moveable art once the season has come to an end.

This year the Cape May beach tag prices are:

• A daily beach tag is $5.00.
• A 3 day beach tag is $10.00.
• A Saturday to Saturday (weekly) beach tag is $15.00.
• A seasonal beach tag is $15.00 if you purchase it before the end of this month (March 31, 2011).
• If you purchase your seasonal beach tag after April 1st, it is $25.00.

Beach tags are to be used on the Cape May beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day. They need to be worn by anyone over the age of 12.

If you need to purchase your beach tags, you can buy them during the season from the beach taggers at the entrance to the beaches or from the taggers patrolling.  If you would like to purchase them early, which I recommend, stop by City Hall  at 643 Washington Street and proceed to the Tax Office or call 609-884-9525.  The Tax Office will also mail them to you for a few cents more.

You cannot purchase them at the lifeguard station.

Save yourself some money and buy your beach tags by the end of this month.

Robin Lundholm, Realtor

Jersey Cape Realty, 739 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

609-741-4064

robin@jerseycaperealty.com