Saturday, February 14, 2004
THE ATLANTIC CITY AREA Beach/Shore towns in Atlantic and Cape May Counties

ATLANTIC CITY
In Atlantic City, you can enjoy the excitement of 24-hour casinos and world-class entertainment every day and night of the year.

Stroll the world-famous Boardwalk and visit Caesars, Bally’s or one of the Trump Hotels. Or visit the beautiful Marina area with the new Borgata casino.

Don’t miss off-the beaten track spots like Historic Gardeners Basin with its beautiful Back Bay views, restaurants and the Ocean Life center.

Or try a famous White House Sub, just 2 blocks from the new in 2004 “The Walk” outlet and entertainment mall in the center of town.

MARGATE, VENTNOR & LONGPORT
Just south of Atlantic City, these once sleepy and ritzy towns are emerging into year round communities. Ventnor has a fantastic boardwalk and beaches.

BRIGANTINE
A popular summer town, now also popular with retirees and casino workers, is located right across the intercoastal waterway from Atlantic City’s marina district.

OCEAN CITY
This 108 year old family resort offers many unique special events. Its enclosed oceanfront Music Pier provides year round entertainment. Home of the Ocean City Historical Museum complete with nautical relics, clothing, and historical exhibits. An active arts center can also be found here. Eight miles of beach, 3 miles of Boardwalk with amusements and shops. Accommodations include hotels, motels, condos, and bed and breakfast facilities. Many fine restaurants, vibrant downtown shopping area, golf and fishing facilities.

SEA ISLE CITY
Five miles of scenic beach - perfect for quiet strolls. An outstanding family resort featuring boating and fishing facilities.

AVALON
A relaxing seashore resort with excellent boating and water sports, featuring one of the last high dune areas in the state. Follow the scenic paths and you'll find rare flora, trees and small wildlife.

STONE HARBOR
Long known for its fine shopping district, this quaint seashore community has fine beaches, sailing, tennis, fishing and water sports. Home of the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary, a nationally recognized nesting ground for Glossy Ibis and American Egret.

THE WILDWOODS
Fun for the whole family. Five miles of wide white beaches plus three miles of excitement packed Boardwalk with amusement rides, games, shops, restaurants and special events. Wildwood Historical Museum traces the history of Wildwood over the centuries. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, listed on the National Historic Register, has been standing in North Wildwood since the 1800's. Sunset Lake, in Wildwood Crest offers fishing, boating and beautiful sunsets. See also Wildwood real estate, and a description of the Doo Wop Architectural movement that saved this city and is leading it into its funky future.

CAPE MAY
National Historic Landmark City. The nation's oldest seashore resort offers modern and historic accommodations. Over 600 authentically restored structures, band concerts, trolley and walking tours of Victorian area. Washington Street Mall, Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inns, outstanding Christmas Festivities and other special events.

Thanks to the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Bureau for town descriptions.

Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Smarter Agent is shore real estate!

Get ready. In just over a month, the NFL SUPERBOWL takes place on February 1 2004.

This means the New Jersey shore real estate pre-season begins to heat up the following weekend.

No one knows the exact reason why, but:

Maybe this is because people are willing to once again spend their Sundays looking at homes and real estate instead of watching the Philadelphia Eagles or other weekend high school, college or NFL football games.

Or maybe thoughts of spring and shore real estate enter our minds as the days begin to get longer after the Winter Solistace. Or maybe people start longing for the beach once they get the remaining winter forecast from Punxsutawney Phil (the Goundhog).

We know one thing here at Smarter Agent --- people love to use our site and top Realtors when they look for real estate at the shore. Why not, you can get daily updated MLS searches for all the beach communities and schedule an appointment right from our website! Coming this Spring, you will even be able to tool around the beach communities and use our patented wireless GPS real estate search -- Oh, yea! Only at Smarter Agent.

We know people love shore real estate because more people look for real estate in Cape May real estate, Atlantic City real estate, and Ocean City real estate than they do in many of the fast growing towns in Bucks County real estate or Chester County real estate! Indeed, as I look at our January settlement sheets we have homes selling in Cape May, Wildwood and Ocean City in January. So look on our site, or give us a call (800-727-1787) and we will help you find the right deal at the right price for your next beach home. Get smart about shore real estate with Smarter Agent.

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