Surfing Movie Dark Fall Features NJ

Experience Dark Fall, Alex DePhillipo's award winning documentary as he follows a year in the life of New Jersey's best surfers as they tackle some of the best surf right in their own back yard and travel to remote locations across the globe... This film gives a look at the lifestyle of a cold-water surfer and glorifies the most prestigious and naturally beautiful time for a New Jersey surfer, the fall.

Accroding tho thier web-site, "Dark Fall" is all of us. It is a representation of NJ surfing, the lives we lead, the friendships we make, and the brotherhood that bonds us to our coastline. New Jersey is but a spec on the map of the surfing world and this film is our outlet, it is a voice that's going to travel across the globe and explain our story.

Featuring Dean Randazzo, Sam Hammer, Andrew Gesler, Zach Humphreys, Clay Pollioni, and many more, shot in High definition, including work with the Red One, the epic surf film is a must see. Music by The Parlor Mob, ASG, Jumpship, Chris Arena, Sabotoge Soundsytem, Bruce Springsteen and more.

See a clip from Dark Fall, here.

Karl Hess, Keller Williams Jersey Shore

 

Striper Season Opens

New Jersey's has 83 miles of bayshores and 127 miles of Atlantic coastline where Saltwater Stripers are plentiful. The World Record for Saltwater Striper was caught just south of Ocean County in Atlantic City following days of September Nor'easter storming in 1982. The fish measured 53 inches in length with a 34 1/2 inch girth, and was estimated to be 20 - 22 years old. Its 78 pound 8 oz. weight earned it the IGFA all-tackle record!

The striped bass begin their annual run in early spring after spawning in the Chesapeake Bay, The Roanoke and the Hudson and Delaware Rivers. This usually takes place when the water temperature hits 60 degrees. Then they leave the estuaries and begin their trek northward towards New England. Foraging all along the New Jersey coastline and the Delaware Bay on the way. The reverse takes place in the fall on their way back to their wintering grounds in North Carolina.

The closed seasons for striped bass are: January 1 through February 28 in all waters except the Atlantic Ocean from 0-3 miles offshore; and April 1 through May 31 in the Delaware River and its tributaries from the Route 1 Bridge in Trenton downstream to and including the Salem River and its tributaries. Any striped bass caught during a closed season must be released immediately. The possession or killing of a striped bass during a closed season is a violation of the law and will result in prosecution.

Also note that fishermen may possess one additional striped bass per day under the Striped Bass Bonus Fish Program subject to the following: 1) the angler must apply for and receive a fish possession card in advance of attempting to take a bonus fish; and 2) the minimum size limit for a striped bass taken under the bonus program is 28 inches

Stripers start showing in the back bays Mid March by June the spring run is in full swing. The striped bass are migrating up the coast to spawn in the hudson river around mid may when the water temps approach 60 degrees. prime water temps are 50 to 70 for stripers. The nor'east storms are what many surfcasters keep a close watch on. the jetty hoppers are out day and night. most beach rats follow the tell tale signs of birds feeding indicating a blitz of bass and or blues.

Karl Hess, Ocean County Real Estate, Keller Williams Jersey Shore

 

 

 

This Month in Real Estate Ocean County February 2011

This Month in Real Estate is a monthly video news series that offers an inside look at the national real estate market. Each edition provides a snapshot of the numbers and trends that drive the real estate market, as well as expert opinion and analysis. For information on your local real estate conditions, please contact Karl Hess.

Today's Market Trends for Ocean County

 

Average Listing Price:	$528,432	-0%
Average Listing Price/Sq Ft:	$398.06	0.02%
Average Price by Bedroom: 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms	$194,895    $271,278    $416,257    $678,050	0%        0%       -0%       -0%
Total Listings:	7865	-0.06%
Total Listings Previous Months: February December	7875    8411	0%   -0.04%

 

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Irish Arts Day in Harvey Cedars

Irish Art Day at the Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Island.  Irish Art Day features artwork, music and dance.  Admission and refreshments are free.  A multimedia program about the Book of Kells will be conducted also.

Music by Odes and Aires starts with harping starting sometime around 1:00 PM with piping just after. Come have some soda bread and tap your feet to our jigs and reels.

The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. It was created by Celtic monks ca. 800 or slightly earlier. It is a masterwork of Western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of Insular illumination. It is also widely regarded as Ireland's finest national treasure.

The illustrations and ornamentation of the Book of Kells surpass that of other Insular Gospel books in extravagance and complexity. The decoration combines traditional Christian iconography with the ornate swirling motifs typical of Insular art. Figures of humans, animals and mythical beasts, together with Celtic knots and interlacing patterns in vibrant colors, enliven the manuscript's pages. Many of these minor decorative elements are imbued with Christian symbolism and so further emphasize the themes of the major illustrations.

The manuscript takes its name from the Abbey of Kells that was its home for centuries. Today, it is on permanent display at the Trinity College Library, Dublin.

Irish Art Day takes place on February 26th at the Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Island, 72nd Street and Long Beach Blvd, Harvey Cedars, between 1 and 4 PM.

Karl Hess, Keller Williams Realty Jersey Shore

 

Toms River Women's Expo

The 10th Annual Women's Expo in Toms River sponsored by Magic 100.1 / Deborah Heart and Lung Center Women's Expo on Sunday, February 27th at the Quality Inn, Route 37 West in Toms River.

• Cooking Demos from the area's Best Chefs at Captain Inn's Restaurant Dockside & Spicy Cantina.

• Decorate a cake like a PRO at The Extreme Cake Decorating from Jenni Cakes.

• Free Haircut & Makeover Demonstrations from Turning Heads Color & Design.

• Fitness Demo with The Bonzu Ball from Club Metro USA.

• Nationally known psychotherapist and award winning reporter, Dr. Robi Ludwig. Dr. Robi has just debuted her new jewelry line called Jewelry Inspirations.

• Plus much more, like a $100 cash prize every hour and a $1000 cash giveaway at 3pm. Visit many exhibits; enjoy a complimentary haircut and styling, courtesy of Turning Heads Color and Design; stop at the Diet and Wellness area; meet celebrities; observe cooking demonstrations, win prizes, and do some shopping during the Expo.

According to the Asbury Park Press, you will be able to pick up culinary tips and ideas from cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef Matthew Zappoli, owner and chef of Tre Amici, Long Branch, who was the winner of the Food Network's "Chopped," and top chefs from the Captain's Inn Restaurant and Dockside Bar, Forked River.

Learn to create and decorate custom cakes and cupcakes from Jennifer Richmond, the designer and owner of JenniCakes, Forked River.

Meet Dr. Robi Ludwig, the nationally known psychotherapist and award-winning reporter who has been seen on CNN, Headline News, the Fox News Channel, the Today Show, Oprah, Larry King Live, and Regis & Kelly among others. Dr. Ludwig will have a Q & A to answer relationship questions. She will also be featuring "Jewelry Inspiration," her new jewelry line.

Trainers from Club Metro will be conducting a fitness demonstration on the proper use of the BOSU Ball, the blue half-ball that is used for balance training for the young, the elderly, the injured, or the experienced athlete.

Attendees will have a chance to win cash prizes of $100.00 each hour and a $1000.00 giveaway at 3:00 p.m. For further information or to become a vendor, call Doug Sjonvall, marketing director at 732-681-9591.

Karl Hess, Keller Williams Realty Jersey Shore

 

 

Seal'ed with a Kiss

On February 19th, the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, will be holding a seminar on the winter population of seals and the work the Marine Mammal Stranding Center does to rehabilitate injured marine life. In conjunction with Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce's LBI Chocolate Week, each attendee will receive a chocolate kiss. Information: 609-494-2016

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC)is a private non-profit organization based in Brigantine, New Jersey. Since the Center's founding in 1978, staff and volunteers have responded to over 3610 calls for stranded whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles that washed ashore on New Jersey beaches.  These animals range from a 5 lb. Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle to a 25-ton Humpback Whale (both of which are endangered species).

Barnegat Lighthouse was re-illuminated on January 1, 2009 - exactly 150 years to the day that it was originally lit in 1859. Thanks to the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse, the nonprofit group dedicated to preserving and promoting the park, funds were raised to purchase a new Coast Guard-approved lens. The new light creates a single beam that can be visible for up to 22 nautical miles. In 1927, the original lens was removed, and was replaced by a lightship anchored off the coast of Barnegat light. The original lens is still on display down the road at the Barnegat Lighthouse Historical Society's Museum.

A panoramic view of Island Beach, Barnegat Bay, and Long Beach Island awaits visitors at the top of Barnegat Lighthouse. The lighthouse is open daily from 10 AM to 4:30 PM (weather permitting) from Memorial Day through Labor Day and weekends in the winter. There is a $1 fee per person to enter the lighthouse from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Children under 12 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors can also catch the views from the top without climbing the 217 steps thanks to four cameras that transmit live images of the view to a display in the adjacent Interpretive Center.

Karl Hess, Keller Williams Jersey Shore

Manahawkin Housing Market Condition Report

Manahawkin Housing Market Conditions, is a compilation of statistical data in graph and written form. Data indicates market conditions on a local level and in three month 'snapshots.' A housing market analysis is available from me, Karl Hess, for any neighborhood in Ocean County, Monmouth County and on The Jersey Shore.  Each report includes a summary of the overall trends and an interactive map of the local housing market conditions and can be produced within minutes of your request.

Click on www.HomeValuesinOceanCountyNJ.com for your free, no obligation, personalized report.

Asking Prices and Sold Prices for Manahawkin Homes (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

 

 

MARKET PRICING DETAILS

 

	Total	Most Recent	Highest	Lowest	Average	Median
Sold Homes	26	02/09/2011	$500,000	$115,000	$307,050	$304,500
For Sale	213	02/09/2011	$995,000	$185,000	$385,577	$348,500

 

Manahawkin Home Asking Prices vs. Selling Prices (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECENTLY SOLD HOMES in MANAHAWKIN: % of asking price received: 96%. Sales over asking price: 3. Sales under asking price: 21. Sales at asking price: 2.  When examining this information, remember that the % of asking price is the last listing price, not the initial listing price, which could be significantly different.

For Sale and Recently Sold Homes in Manahawkin (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

 

	Avg Days On Market	Total	Most Recent	Shortest	Longest
Sold Homes	218 days	26	02/09/2011	70 days	907 days
For Sale	152 days	213	02/09/2011	1 days	757 days

 

 

 

For Sale vs. Recently Sold Homes in Manahawkin (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

RECENT ACTIVITY for HOME SALES in MANAHAWKIN: Number of Sales: 26. Number of New Listings: 80. Avg # of Homes for Sale: 235

This report contains the most up to dateand accurate picture of home sales in Manahawin, NJ.

Today's Market Trends for Manahawkin Homes for Sale, February 9th, 2011

 

Average Listing Price:	$336,785	0.01%
Average Listing Price/Sq Ft:	$221.00	-0.14%
Average Price by Bedroom: 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms	$69,755      $192,363      $318,355      $436,991	0.05%       0.03%       0%      0.01%
Total Listings:	721	-0.03%
Total Listings Previous Months: January December	744      757	-0.02%      -0.04%

 

What can you expect the market to do? To find out what this means to you and for your home buying or home selling decision - no matter where you are in your decision process, contact me:

Karl Hess, Real Estate Consultant, Manahawkin and Ocean County Homes