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Some owners who rent their homes at the Jersey Shore, and the vacationers who book them, will soon no longer be saddled with a controversial tax.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday night he will sign a bill into law repealing an 11.6 percent tax on short-term vacation rental properties that owners arrange directly themselves.
“The mom and pop who wants to rent out their place, we’ve concluded they shouldn’t be burdened by this,” Murphy said during his call-in show on News 12 New Jersey.
Murphy is returning from his Italian villa. Here are all the big decisions he now faces.
Here's a look at the key legislation in New Jersey waiting for Gov. Phil Murphy's signature or veto.
Murphy and his fellow Democrats who lead the state Legislature agreed to the tax as part of a larger state budget deal last summer.
It was meant to tax rentals booked through online marketplaces like Airbnb and VRBO the same way hotels are taxed.
But critics say the law inadvertently included rentals that are booked by word of mouth and through classified ads — which are popular at the Shore. Some said that has hurt local tourism because renters want to avoid the tax.
The measure Murphy is about to sign (A4814) is designed as a fix, exempting properties that owners themselves arrange to be rented. The tax will still apply to rentals booked through online marketplaces.
The bill is one of several big-ticket items awaiting the governor after a 13-day family vacation.
Until Thursday, though, Murphy had been coy about whether he’d sign or veto it. He said last month that he knows there has been “so anecdotal concern," and “I don’t make light of that.”
But he added there has also been “overwhelming evidence that this might be the best summer” the Shore has ever seen, with places “well-rented and sold out.”
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By Michelle Gladden
iStar [the city’s master waterfront developer] and the City, announced in a joint news statement that an agreement has been reached on how to move forward with the reconstruction of the north end boardwalk.
“With the cooperation of iStar, we are ready to bring a new boardwalk to the north end,” Mayor John Moor said. “The public has given their input and a redesigned plan has been selected. We may not always see every detail the same way but we share the same goal of making Asbury Park succeed for everyone. This is a win for our taxpayers and for the entire community. I appreciate iStar stepping forward on this project.”
Despite not being legally obligated to fund the $8 million project, iStar agreed to pay for the boardwalk construction through the infrastructure financing program, which includes an additional $2 million associated with the City’s approved redesign.
“We are a part of this community and our goal is to continue to bring certainty and long-term stability to the city,” said iStar’s Senior Vice President of Land and Development Brian Cheripka. “The City and the NJDEP need to formally approve the new design, but if they do so by October, we expect to have a new boardwalk completed in time for the next summer season. Choosing to work with the public and the City on a new north end boardwalk is part of our larger commitment to Asbury Park and its residents. Asbury Park is the preeminent shore town and we are excited to be part of supporting and growing this incredible place.”
The north end boardwalk redesign was born out of the 2002 waterfront redevelopment agreement [WRA]:
“The northern end of the Boardwalk will be extended to meet Ocean Avenue at Deal Lake. A new path will be constructed that will extend from Seventh Avenue to Deal Lake. This curvilinear path will be set at beach leveland will provide barrier-free access along the beachfront. New dunes will be constructed to provide a backdrop of natural landforms and plantings that will also provide an enhanced degree of shoreline protection.”
Unveiled last fall, the infrastructure improvement plan was met with public backlash. By November 8, the governing body issued a cease and desist order for the CAFRA approved plan and they complied. The Coastal Area Facility Review Act governs environmental regulations associated with development along the coastline.
A December public comment period resulted in 160 responses, which were reviewed and used to form optional plans [one envisioning an alternative use for iStar’s Bradley Cove development plan]. Following the January unveiling, over 350 comments were received, reviewed, and a conceptual plan for the north end boardwalk started to take shape, City Manager Michael Capabianco said.
The new plan returns the boardwalk to its existing levels, keeps the playground at its current location, maintains free parking at the improved ‘Fisherman’s Lot,’ and features an improved access path, gender-neutral ADA compliant bathrooms and other ADA improvements through a partnership with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, bicycle switchback, reinforcement of the existing dune structure, relocating jetty stones found under the boardwalk, an increased infiltration system that includes a rain garden and stormwater management to accommodate the Deal Lake Drive outfall removal, and an emergency and DPW access.
Capabianco said some of the design and widths may change as they proceed through the formal engineering process.
“By iStar taking on the responsibility for the new boardwalk construction, we are saving existing taxpayers money and expediting construction,” Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn said. “We look forward to continuing discussions with iStar to find the best solutions to fund the City’s infrastructure needs in the waterfront.”
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By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
How much would you pay to live in Bradley Beach? $1 million? There are several houses for sale for more than that.
House prices in Bradley Beach are on the rise. Currently there are eight properties listed for over $1 million with the top price for a new construction at $1,899,000 at 200 Bradley Blvd.
A three bedroom, 3 bathroom Ocean Ave. house with a basement is listed at $1,570,000.
Housing prices have escalated throughout the Coastal Monmouth area recently
In addition to the million dollar homes, there are 11 for sale from the mid $750,000 range to $950,000.
In the past 12 months six houses in the borough have closed for prices ranging from $1,160,000 to $1,550,000.
There are also two houses valued at over $1 million that are under contract.
Mayor Gary Engelstad said it’s a major issue at the shore and said he would be meeting with area mayors to discuss the topic in early August.
“It’s actually one of the biggest issues in many shore towns. While the high selling prices are a nice affirmation of everything we’ve done to make Bradley a very desirable place to live, there are two sides to the coin.
“It’s great news if you’re ready to sell and downsize, but many Bradley Beach residents love their home, their neighbors, the proximity to everything and don’t want to move,” the mayor said.
He spoke about people on fixed incomes and young families who cannot afford to buy in the borough.
“Many of them are retired and on fixed incomes and are getting squeezed. High home prices also scare away younger families and impacts our school. At the same time, a lot of people are buying up substandard properties and improving them substantially.
“We’re very blessed in that a lot of our second home owners are also involved in the town with regards to volunteerism and being advocates for improvement,” he said.
Engelstad also talked about the business community.
“Our dramatically improved Main Street is also a reflection of the real estate activity in that more and more entrepreneurs are choosing Bradley Beach to locate their restaurants and businesses. We understand that our beachfront is driving this surge and that’s why we work very hard to make it a pristine, welcoming and safe place,” he said.
Addressing taxes and the impact on the town budget the mayor said, “With regards to the municipal budget, we lowered the municipal tax rate to ensure that we weren’t collecting more money than we did in the previous year. The county, school and library taxes have gone up as they deal with their own individual revenue needs.”
As real estate prices climb there will most likely come a time when they will level off or even begin to decline as has happened in the past, but the gains made in recent years will certainly remain.
Posted on July 17, 2019 by The Coaster
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What would we do without the Shore? I'd have to move, for one, because I've lived there nearly 25 years. I've lived all over the state, but keep returning to the Shore, despite the mind-numbing traffic, the relentless crush of people, and all the maddening qualities that seem guaranteed to keep everyone away.
But we all keep coming back. There is something about all that water, and sand, and sky, that beckons.
There are 100 or so places that could call themselves Jersey Shore towns, those on or within reasonable distance of the ocean, from Highlands to Cape May. These include sections of larger municipalities, the Ocean Groves, Bayvilles and Manahawkins of the world. Here are the 25 best Shore towns, ranked. Boy, was this a tough assignment. I love every Jersey Shore town (seriously!) for varying reasons. The Shore town where I live now didn't even make the cut. And I love my town.
What factors went into this ranking? Liveability, charm, curb appeal, shopping, neighborhoods and food scene, among others. In the end, it came down to, "Could I live here, and live here a long time?'' For each town, I give a brief rundown — history, description, appeal — plus a list of must-visits. Many extremely popular and hyper-publicized Shore towns did not make the list — sorry about that. My list takes in big towns and small towns, noisy towns and quiet towns, oceanfront and bayfront towns, and those in between. Let me be clear: This is not a ranking of the best Shore towns to visit as much as the best towns to live in. My top-ranked town is one you've probably never visited.
What are your favorite Shore towns, and why? Who did I leave out? Let us know in the comments section.
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25. Seaside Heights
OK, so maybe Seaside Heights is on here mostly because of its boardwalk. For liveliness, licentiousness, looniness, libido and all-around low-rent charm, no boardwalk comes close to Seaside. I still think Wildwood is the greatest boardwalk of all time, but you can't deny Seaside's appeal. The first boardwalk here was built in 1915 by entrepreneur James Vanderslice, who added a carousel and pier. No other boardwalk has seen tougher times over the years. It was destroyed in a 1955 fire. Casino Pier was severely damaged in a 1965 fire. FunTown Pier, which opened in 1957, was leveled by Sandy.
You can't stop Seaside; you can only hope to contain it.
Visit: Maruca's Tomato Pies; Dentato's Clam Bar (for the sausage sandwiches); Kohr's; Steaks Unlimited; EJ's; Casino Pier; Polish Water Ice; Sunset Beach (bayfront, and free parking!).
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24. Asbury Park
In the late 1880s, brush manufacturer James Bradley, known as the father of Asbury Park, opened a saltwater tank filled with sea lions for tourists’ amusement. Rolling chairs took visitors up and down the boardwalk.
Reminders of the town's glittering past are still around — the Casino Building, Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre.
It's doubtful, though, Bradley would recognize Asbury today. Shops, bars and restaurants crowd Cookman Avenue, the main commercial drag, and surrounding streets. Glitzy condos have sprouted like mushrooms; it didn't take long for one, North Beach Asbury Park, to sell out.
Hip, hot, happening — Asbury is all these, but there is still room for throwbacks such as the Wonder Bar (photo), the divey Bond Street Bar and the legendary Stone Pony. Asbury, unlike many Shore towns, offers something for everyone.
Visit: Wonder Bar; Talula's; At the Table; Cookman Creamery; MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos.
23. Manasquan
I spent the best years of my life here in the mid '90s, running up and down the asphalt boardwalk on days I thought I could run forever, but I'm still mad at the oceanfront condos later built just off Main Street. All is forgiven — almost anyway — which is why Manasquan sneaks onto this list. Robert Louis Stevenson spent six weeks here, writing parts of "The Master of Ballantrae." Today, the town claims the Jersey Shore's "premier surfing beach,'' and its Main Street is one of the Shore's more charming. And my beloved Acme still stands, which counts for something.
Visit: Algonquin Arts Theatre, a former '30s movie house that has been a performing arts space since 1994; Squan Tavern; Manasquan Inlet, Carlson's Corner.
22. Beach Haven
Beach Haven is LBI's throbbing commercial heart; if you're bored after an hour or two, check your pulse. Credit Archelaus Pharo, a Tuckerton businessman who in 1871 bought 666 acres of Long Beach Island property for the grand total of $243. The land eventually became Beach Haven. In 1880, a mere seven families lived on the entire island. That changed dramatically in 1914 with the opening of a causeway over Barnegat Bay and a boulevard to Beach Haven.
You'll never go hungry here; there's a head-spinning array of restaurants, cafes, bars, ice cream stands, bakeries, markets and more.
Visit: Fantasy Island Amusement Park; Long Beach Island Museum; New Jersey Maritime Museum; Harvey Cedars Shellfish Clam Bar; Ship Bottom Brewery (yes, the latter two are in Beach Haven); Crust & Crumb Bakery; Pearl Street Market.
21. Bradley Beach
Bradley Beach may forever stay in the shadow of Asbury Park, but this town of 4,200 people is a laid-back alternative to its too-cool-for-school next-door neighbor. Once known as Ocean Park, the post office told early investor William B. Bradner he would need to change its name due to its similarity to Oceanport. Why, the post office suggested, don't you name it after one of your fellow investors, James Bradley?
Visit: Bradley Beach is one of the state's best under-the-radar dining destinations. Start with Del Ponte's Bakery, tiny but teeming with cakes, doughnuts, pastries and maybe the state's biggest biscotti selection. Vic's Italian Restaurant (photo) is a thin-crust legend. For breakfast, The Buttered Biscuit. Thai, try Bamboo Leaf. Ice Cream: Beach Plum,
20. Margate
Margate is not here just because of the world's most famous six-story elephant. Lucy the Elephant is the star attraction, but there's much to admire here: excellent beaches, a Shore small town vibe, proximity to Atlantic City (Margate was once known as South Atlantic City). About that elephant? Lucy, built in 1881 out of a million pieces of timber and 12,000 square feet of tin, is a magnificent must-see. She's a she, although those tusks of hers are found only on male elephants. You walk up one of Lucy's legs to reach the informative museum.
Visit: Steve & Cookie's by the Bay; Margate Dairy Bar; Robert's Place (for the wings).
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19. Sea Bright
Highlands may claim to be "Where the Jersey Shore Begins," but Sea Bright is the first oceanfront town, the first in a long necklace of towns down to Belmar and beyond. The town, formed in 1889, has about 1,400 residents; the number swells, like most beach towns, in the summer, with local hotspots Donovan's Reef, the Rumrunner and Tommy's Tavern & Tap among the draws.
Visit: Gracie and the Dudes Ice Cream.
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18. Ocean City
"America's Greatest Family Resort" is the official town slogan, and Ocean City has also been called "America's Happiest Seaside Town" (Coastal Living magazine). The town started, like Ocean Grove, as a Methodist summer resort. The Rev. William Wood, president of the Ocean City Association in the 1880s, set the tone early on: “Let us not falter: Order and decorum must be maintained.”
The boardwalk is impeccably maintained. In town, fuse boxes and garbage cans have been painted and turned into whimsical works of pop art. Here you'll find the Shore’s most jam-packed schedule of summer events — from concerts and beauty pageants to french fry-sculpting contests and the Miss Crustacean Pageant, where hermit crabs are dolled up in tiny costumes and paraded on miniature floats. The Ocean City Baby Parade, the single greatest spectacle at the Jersey Shore, is held every August.
On the boardwalk, there are clearly marked pathways for pedestrians, runners, bicyclists and surreys. Order and decorum are maintained to this day.
Visit: Air Circus; Kohr Bros.; Johnson's Popcorn; Bob's Lemonade; Tee Time mini-golf; Shriver's; Brown's (doughnuts); George's Homemade Ice Cream; Bashful Banana; Crunchik'n.
17. Lavallette
Lavallette, between Point Beach and Seaside, is named after U.S. Navy Admiral Elie A. F. LaVallette, who distinguished himself in the battle of Lake Champlain and later commanded the U.S.S. Constitution. He legally anglicized his name to Lavallette in 1830. Commercial fishing was the town's first industry. In 1930, the year-round population was just 287, but the construction of Route 35 and the Garden State Parkway resulted in what the town website diplomatically calls a "torrent of traffic" from North Jersey. Lavallette describes itself as "a mature town, with little buildable space available." Down the Shore, that's a good thing.
Visit: The Gazebo; Crabs Claw Inn; Colonial Bakery; Ohana Grill; Iceberg Ice Cream.
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16. Atlantic Highlands
Bayfront setting, vibrant restaurant and cafe scene, quick access to New York City via ferry — what more could you want? Atlantic Highlands, not to be confused with nearby Highlands, is an architectural treasure house, with Victorian, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and other homes. Take one of the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society's guided walks. The town hosts the annual FilmOneFest in July.
Visit: The Flaky Tart; Hartshorne Woods Park (unbeatable views, nearly 20 miles of trails); Carton Brewing; Mt. Mitchill Scenic Overlook (the view from the top is jaw-dropping — Sandy Hook, the Atlantic Ocean, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and the New York City skyline).
15. Point Pleasant
Wait, Point Pleasant and not Point Pleasant Beach? Bear with me here. Sure,"Point Beach" has the ocean and boardwalk and "Point" has neither, but the latter seems more liveable and down-to-earth. The town, divided in half by the Manasquan/Bay Head Canal, split from Brick in 1920. It was once a logging town, believe it or not. Today, Point Pleasant Beach has the glitz and glamor; Point Pleasant has soul.
Visit: Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey; Pat's Pizza (excellent cheesesteaks); Idle Hour Bar & Grill.
14. Tuckerton
A Wawa sits smack in the middle of town, but don't hold that against this atmospheric bayfront town. Named after Ebenezer Tucker, Tuckerton, settled by Quakers in 1699, was formerly known as Clamtown, Fishtown and Middle-of-the-Shore. The Shore's first summer resort, Tucker's Island, may have been here. Tuckerton is a perennially underrated Shore destination, and well worth a detour (Exit 58 on the Parkway) the next time you're heading to AC.
Visit: Tuckerton Seaport, especially during one of its festivals; Stanley H. "Tip'' Seaman County Park; Stewart's Drive-In.
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13. Interlaken
Maybe the most under-the-radar Shore town, Interlaken is squeezed amid Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour, Asbury Park and Ocean Township. The town website proclaims it as a "small, quiet residential community." Yeah, no kidding. The Grow and Show Garden Club encourages civic planting and roadside beautification. Lawn mowers, leaf blowers and chainsaws are prohibited on Sundays, "unless in the case of emergency." Neighboring Loch Arbour is smaller, but at least there's a restaurant/bar there. Interlaken seems frozen in Shore time.
Visit: Interlaken Park.
12. Island Heights
It's the Jersey Shore town many have never heard of, much less visited. Minutes from frenetic Seaside Heights and perched sleepily along the Toms River, Island Heights was formed, like Ocean Grove, as a religious camp meeting/summer resort in the late 1800s. The Pennsylvania Railroad once ran through town, but today the loudest noise you'll hear is probably your own breathing. There's no public beach, no commercial boardwalk, no rides, just peace and quiet.
Visit: The Corner Deli; Playa Bowls; the Cottage Museum.
11. West Cape May
No, not Cape May, but sleepy West Cape May, where 1,020 people live at the end of Jersey. Drive down Sunset Boulevard, past the Chattel House Village series of shops (Exit Zero Magazine, The Bird House), past the Nature Conservancy's South Cape Meadows (weekly guided bird walks) to Sunset Beach in Lower, home of an evening flag-lowering ceremony and the state's spookiest attraction — the concrete ship Atlantus, which sank in 1926.
Visit: Beach Plum Farm; Willow Creek Winery; South Cape May Meadows (in West Cape May and Lower Township), 200 acres of dunes, wetlands, meadows, and a mile of protected beach. The Bread Lady — Elizabeth Degener — and her Enfin Farms roadside stand is on Sunset Boulevard in Lower.
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10. Wildwood
The greatest boardwalk of all time is in Wildwood, and that alone puts this town on this list. Wildwood has long been Philadelphia’s summer playground. In 1909, more than 1 million postcards poured through the post office in the Wildwoods, named for the island’s tall trees and thick vegetation. Ocean Pier, distinguished by two 100-foot-high turreted towers, was renowned.
The state’s only boardwalk chapel is here; it’s called — what else? — the Boardwalk Chapel. Ride the Ferris wheel at night, above the boardwalk’s neon-lit magnificence. It's an essential Jersey Shore experience.
And let's not forget the famous (or infamous) Wildwood tram car. The five most annoying words of any Jersey Shore summer — “Watch the Tram Car, Please” — play on tape as the yellow cars rumble down the boardwalk. The voice belongs to Floss Stingel, who recorded the announcement in 1971.
Wildwood is more than the boardwalk, of course; the town sports its share of shops, hotels, restaurants and ice cream stands.
Visit: Lime Ricky World; Sam's Pizza Palace; bocce courts at Leaming Avenue and the boardwalk; Kohr Bros.; Jake's Steaks.
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9. Surf City
We could put a half-dozen towns on LBI on this list, but somehow Surf City stands out. You've got to love the chutzpah here — it's "the beautiful borough of Surf City," with its "endless shopping" and "robust beaches." How does a beach get robust anyway? Surf City — turn left as you come off the causeway — is less tony than, say, Harvey Cedars and Holgate, and there is a down-to-earth feel about the place. Any town with a classic five-and-dime (Surf City 5 & 10, in photo) is aces in my Shore book.
Visit: Boulevard Clams; Sandbox Cafe; Woodies Drive-In; Shore Fire Grille; Scojo's.
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8. Spring Lake
Home to the Jersey Shore's longest non-commercial boardwalk, Spring Lake features one of the Shore's more picturesque downtowns and aptly named Divine Park (shown here), which wraps around Spring Lake. The grand Essex and Sussex Hotel, now condominiums, is the main landmark on the oceanfront strand. No meters in the downtown area; three-hour parking limit.
Visit: Scone Pony, one of my favorite bakeries Down the Shore.
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7. Highlands
No Shore town has quite the views like Highlands, with its stunning panoramas of Sandy Hook Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the NYC skyline. The town — "Where the Jersey Shore Begins" — boasts the highest point of land on the coast from Texas to Maine (226 feet above sea level). The town, once known as Seaside, became Highlands in 1900. Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, spent her summers in Highlands training in the daunting currents beneath the Highlands bridge. Take Ocean Boulevard in Atlantic Highlands and follow its winding upward journey to Highlands, with great waterfront views and homes none of us can afford.
Visit: Twin Lights lighthouse; Bahrs; the 25th annual Clam Festival, in August.
6. Cape May
Cape May is one of the nation's Victorian jewels and the Jersey Shore's most romantic town, with its postcard-pretty inns/B&Bs and generally unhurried manner. And what other Shore town allows you a grace period on your expired meter? "The Nation's Oldest Seaside Resort" is named after Dutch captain Cornelius Jacobsen Mey, who explored the area in the early 1600s. There are free movies on the beach, a clamshell pitching tournament, and several acclaimed music festivals.
Visit: Emlen Physick Estate; Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities; Washington Street Mall (pedestrians-only); the Mad Batter; Hot Dog Tommy's; C-View Inn.
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5. Ocean Grove
There is no Jersey town quite like Ocean Grove, the "Jewel of the Jersey Shore." Oceanfront setting, charming main street (Main Avenue), cute shops, ample restaurants, maybe the state's most splendid structure (the Great Auditorium). And did we mention the 100 or so tents residents call home in the summer (rules: no barbecues, no dogs, and definitely no loud music). Ocean Grove, part of Neptune Township, is a dry town, but you can have beer or wine on your tent porch, as long as it's in a cup (no cans or glasses allowed). They don't make towns like this anymore.
Visit: The Great Auditorium; Day's Ice Cream.
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4. Brigantine
Brigantine may always be Atlantic City's little brother, but the former wouldn't have it any other way. No casinos or clubs, no high-end restaurants, no gigantic boardwalk, no industry — Brigantine bills itself as "An Island You'll Love for Life." Legend goes that Captain Kidd once buried a treasure chest here. Good luck finding it. One cool thing: You can drive on the beach with four-wheel drive, as long as you obtain a permit.
Visit: Aversa's Bakery (the Shore's best rolls and sticky buns); Ernest & Sons; Marine Mammal Stranding Center; The Cove.
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3. Barnegat Light
Having one of the state's great classic diners (Mustache Bill's, shown here) might have been enough to put Barnegat Light on this list. When you add the state's best-known lighthouse (Barnegat Light, known as Old Barney) and an atmospheric, end-of-the-road feel (it's the northernmost community on Long Beach Island), it's a Shore small-town slam dunk. Viking Village, one of the state's commercial fishing ports, is here.
Visit: Mustache Bill's Diner; Barnegat Lighthouse; Viking Village (take a summertime dock tour); Viking Fresh off The Hook, for seafood platters and sandwiches.
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2. Strathmere
Being one of just five free Jersey Shore oceanfront beaches should get you on any list, but Strathmere, part of Upper Township, is another Shore town notable for what it doesn't have: no boardwalk, no amusement parks or water slides, no parking meters, not even a pizzeria. But there's The Deauville Inn (whose website asks "Where the hell is Strathmere?"), Uncle Bill's Pancake House, Mildred's Strathmere Restaurant and The Old Shack, a sandwich spot. And don't forget Twisties, a red-shingled neighborhood bar with a great bayfront setting. The post office is on the ground floor of a faded white house.
Visit: Twisties on the Bay.
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1. Port Republic
No New Jersey municipality lives up less to its official "city" designation than Port Republic, a town of barely 1,000 on the Mullica River. "Let’s all gear up for some beautiful Spring weather. I hear the birds chirping!" read a recent message from Mayor Gary Giberson on the Port News newsletter. Thousands of people drive past this picture-postcard town every week without realizing it; it's to your left as you cross the Mullica River southbound on the Garden State Parkway around milepost 50. There are modest tree-shaded homes on sizeable lots. Atlantic City is minutes and another planet away.
Visit: Port Side Cafe; Harry Bowen Memorial Field.
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What's your favorite Shore town?
Many worthy Shore towns were left off this list. What's your favorite Jersey Shore town, and why? Who did we miss?
Online real estate agency Purple Bricks (PURP.L) will pull out of the United States, the company announced Wednesday. Operating losses at the firm jumped by 88% to £52.3m in its most recent financial year.
The company had already said it would scale back its ambitions in the US in May, when it ousted its CEO and withdrew from the Australian market.
The latest announcement came as part of the company’s full-year results. While losses at the firm almost doubled, group revenue was up 55% to £136.5m.
Revenue in the UK, which accounted for two-thirds of all revenue, jumped 21% to £90.1m. The company said it made an operating profit of £5.3m in the UK.
Its Canadian division, following its July 2018 acquisition of Quebec real estate firm DuProprio, contributed revenue of £23.7m.
But its US and Australian divisions posted a combined operating loss of £51.1m.
“We have taken the difficult decisions to exit our businesses in both Australia and the US as it is very important that we now focus our resources on the UK and Canada,” the company’s new CEO, Vic Darvey, said on Wednesday.
Darvey said the withdrawals from Australia and the US would be conducted “in an orderly manner” and are expected to be complete by the end of 2019.
In May, Purple Bricks founder and CEO Michael Bruce departed the company.
Chairman Paul Pindar said its rate of geographic expansion was “too rapid,” and that the quality of execution had “suffered.”
While the company on Wednesday reiterated its medium-term goal of gaining 10% of the UK market, it pointed to Brexit. Purple Bricks said “current economic and political uncertainty” mean conditions “remain challenging.”
The downward trend in volume, however, was partially offset by higher average revenues, the company said.
Taking into account closure costs, total losses in Purple Bricks’ Australian and US businesses are expected to be between £10m and £14m in its 2020 financial year, the company’s CFO, James Davies, said on Wednesday.
Purple Bricks was founded in 2012 with the aim of disrupting the real estate market. It has no local branches, and charges an up-front fee for advertising properties and arranging viewings, rather than a sale commission.
The company said on Wednesday that it saved UK customers £77m in commission last year.
Last month, German publishing group Axel Springer (SPR.DE) announced it had doubled its stake in Purple Bricks.
Axel Springer now holds 26.6% of the company, up from its previous 12.4% stake.
The publishing group’s previous investment, in March 2018, was supposed to help the company accelerate its overseas expansion.
On Friday, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of Knick v. Township of Scott, a decision which NAR believes will lead state and local governments to be more thoughtful and deliberate when developing laws or regulations that could infringe on Americans’ private property rights.
Specifically, Knick v. Township of Scott declared that plaintiffs who have accused local governments of violating the Takings Clause of the U.S. Constitution may proceed directly in federal court rather than first litigating in local circuits, overturning a 34-year old precedent set by a 1985 Supreme Court ruling.
“A property owner has an actionable Fifth Amendment takings claim when the government takes his property without paying for it,” the Court’s opinion reads. “The Fifth Amendment right to full compensation arises at the time of the taking, regardless of post-taking remedies that may be available to the property owner. In sum, because a taking without compensation violates the selfexecuting Fifth Amendment at the time of the taking, the property owner can bring a federal suit at that time.”
As many Realtors® are aware, property owners had previously been required to exhaust all remedies to receive just compensation for private property seizure in state court before they could escalate the case to federal court.
Going forward, property owners will have both state and federal court available to redress their property rights. NAR expects this new development to prompt state and local governments to be more strategic regarding takings, especially in the areas of land use planning and environmental regulations, in order to avoid the uncertainty of litigation in federal court. Considerations surrounding compensation should intensify and increase, as well.
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