Ocean City, N.J. - The Southern Shore ... Eight miles of sandy beaches, 2 1/2 miles of Family oriented Boardwalk with places to play, shop and eat ... Cultural and Entertaining historic Music Pier ... A Clean, Safe Environment for Vacationing or Year Around Pleasure ...

Each season Thousands of guests and visitors enjoy their vacation in Ocean City, N.J.

Founded in 1879, Ocean City has evolved from a conservative religious campground into one of the leading family resorts in the country. Featuring eight miles of beautiful beach and three miles of boardwalk, Ocean City has maintained its wholesome, family traditions and enhanced them with an array of special events, entertainment and recreational activities.

Ocean City, a major destination along New Jersey's "Southern Shore" has been carefully designed for the safety and entertainment of vacationing families. It covers an island at the northernmost end of Cape May County, between the Atlantic Ocean, Peck's Harbor and Great Egg Harbor.

Often the key to a good resort is it's core of year around residents. Their commitment to a healthy community means well maintained city services, clean, secure beaches and a long calendar of special events.

To protect its family image, Ocean City has turned away from the nightclub scene. Ocean City is a dry community where liquor can be comsumed, but not purchased. The city strives to provide a wide variety of activities for both adults and children, and succeeds on every count.

There IS good news to report regarding Ocean City, NJ real estate ! According to the South Jersey Shore Regional Multiple Listing Service sales volume in Ocean City has improved over the past 12 months - with some obvious trends developing.

Although the average sales price dropped, and days on the market increased, for MOST properties the overall forecast seems MUCH better than it did just a year ago.

As you might expect, homes and condominiums priced in a more affordable price range ( $250,000 to $700,000) have been selling - while property priced at $700,000 and up are still experiencing the pains of higher supply and lower demand - meaning some price adjustments and property conditions are still necessary.

For Buyers this indicates that you shouldn't be too surprised if you find competition ( and  multiple bid situations ) on the BEST PRICED properties -

My Advice - If your'e looking to buy a shore property while rates are attractive get PreApproved and be prepared to move fast - If you're looking to sell, invest in a Home Inspection TODAY and take care of any concerns so your property will sell with confidence !

September 15 & 16   10 am - 4:30 pm

Civil War Weekend - Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9 South, Cape May, NJ. Military encampment hosted by Company E, 17th VA Volunteers & 5th Regiment, NJ Volunteers. Battle reenactments both days at 2 P.M. demostrations of infantry drill, weapons, artillery fire, role of combat engineers. memorial service at "Old Brick" church Sunday 9 AM. Public Welcome. vendors of reproduction merchandise.    www.hscv.org

December 1 and 2, 2007 - Model train displays and vendors on the Music Pier in Ocean City. Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace, 10am - 5pm. Saturday and 11am - 4pm Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. For more information call 609-525-9300. To JOIN the South Jersey Garden Railroad Club visit http://www.trainweb.org/sjgrs/