Eric A Dechert Ferguson Dechert Real Estate

06/11/2026

Keep alert while driving and watch out for turtles. They are out

TERRAPIN NESTING SEASON IS HERE--VALUABLE CONSERVATION ADVICE FROM OUR PARTNERS AT THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE

06/10/2026

Father's Day is around the corner and so is summer vacation. Coincidence? We don't think so.

Reserve your vacation for dad by calling (609) 967-4200 today.

📸 Available rental at 140 Meadowview Lane in Avalon Manor.

06/07/2026

Good news for the beaches

Federal and state-funded projects will replenish Jersey Shore beaches damaged by storms, with major work set for completion before summer ends.

06/06/2026

TODAY IN AVALON: AVALON GARDEN CLUB 42ND ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW: JUBILANT REFLECTIONS!

Stop by Avalon Community Hall and congratulate the club on its 50th anniversary! Be sure to view the beautification effort around Avalon Community Hall, a milestone project for the Garden Club.

06/05/2026

UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AWARDS AVALON BEACH FILL CONTRACT; APPROXIMATELY ONE MILLION CUBIC YARDS OF SAND

The following is a press release issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The project comes with no local cost share and is $30 million under budget estimate.

PHILADELPHIA (June 5, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded a $15.8 million contract to Norfolk Dredging Company to conduct periodic nourishment of the Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet (Avalon & Stone Harbor) dune and beachfill project. The project is a joint effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the boroughs of Avalon and Stone Harbor.

The contract calls for dredging sand from the Townsends Inlet and Hereford Inlet borrow sites. Sand is then pumped through a series of pipes, placed on beaches, and graded into an engineered dune and berm template, which is designed to reduce damage from coastal storm events. Dunes and access paths will be repaired in certain areas; however, most of the work includes widening the beach between the toe of the dune and the water line. The contract includes the following work:

Avalon: Approximately 941,032 cubic yards of sand will be placed from 9th Street to 28th Streets.

Stone Harbor: Approximately 538,867 cubic yards of sand will be placed in two areas – from 98th to 114th Streets and from 120th to the terminal groin (*note – additional areas in Stone Harbor outside of these areas may receive sand placement based on pre-construction surveys)

Norfolk Dredging Company is expected to begin dredging and beachfill operations in the summer of 2026 after completing work on a separate project in Sea Isle City/Strathmere, N.J.

USACE will work with the contractor, the NJDEP, and the boroughs of Avalon and Stone Harbor to share information on the sequence of work and schedule in the coming weeks.

06/03/2026

Thinking about buying a home at the shore this summer?

With more than 45 years of real estate experience, our team has helped generations of buyers find their perfect place by the beach. Whether you're searching for a vacation home, investment property, or your forever shore retreat, we have the local knowledge and expertise to guide you every step of the way.

Make your next move with confidence. Let our experience work for you this summer, contact us today to start your home search! 🌊🔑

📸 Available listing located at 3030 Ocean Drive in Avalon.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

🏆 Another reminder why Ferguson Dechert Real Estate continues to lead the market across Avalon & Stone Harbor.

Our sales data speaks for itself — delivering unmatched results, local expertise and trusted service year after year. Thank you to our clients and community for making us the #1 Market Leader on the Seven Mile Island. 🏡📈

Whether buying, selling, or investing, trust the team that consistently sets the standard.

05/26/2026

SPRING INTO SUMMER IN AVALON! THIS WEEKEND: ART & AUTHORS ON DUNE, DILLER HOME OPEN HOUSE

It's time to spring into summer in Avalon! Join us for a month of special events, all month long. On Saturday, be sure to visit the huge Art and Authors on Dune event along Dune Drive, and the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home Community Open House. For more details, visit www.visitavalonnj.com.

05/21/2026

🇺🇸 Last-minute Memorial Day Weekend plans? We’ve still got beautiful rentals available — but not for long! ☀️🏖️

Book your beach escape, family getaway, or week-long retreat today before they’re gone! DM us for availability.

📸 219 22nd Street in Avalon