bay head harvest festival craft fair 2015

What? The 3rd Annual Bay Head Harvest Festival Craft Fair

When? Saturday, October 17, 2015 (10 - 4) - Oct.18, alternate rain date.

Where? 81 Bridge Avenue (Centennial Park), Bay Head, NJ 08742

Bay Head residents are gearing up for a fun community event, the 3rd Annual Bay Head Harvest Festival Craft Fair!

The popular annual event has been running since 2012 and is sponsored by the Bay Head Business Association. Come out and experience fantastic live music at the gazebo as well as great food, fun, kid-friendly events and of course...crafts!

The event is set to feature more than 40 vendors showcasing the best crafters, jewelers, candle-makers and so much more the Bay Head area has to offer! There's even a paint your own Pumpkin booth and…

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cut to jersey shore yacht taxThe way it is now in New Jersey, the purchase of a yacht amounting to $1 million or more sees at least $70,000 going to the tax man. Governor Chris Christie is looking to cut that 7% tax in half.

Christie was quick to emphasize middle-class savings but it’s the buyers of super yachts along the Jersey Shore coastline that would make out the best. With the proposed measure, no yacht buyer would pay more than $20,000 in tax, no matter the price of the boat.

Aiding the Road to Recovery

The proposal is expected to get Senate approval this month and is backed by boating groups throughout the Jersey Shore. The proposed measure is in support of continued efforts to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, the powerful super storm that…

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jersey shore labor day eventsCan you believe this weekend is Labor Day already? It’s seems only yesterday we were welcoming the warmer weather of the summer months, and just like that, Summer 2015 becomes a memory! This coming up weekend is the last before school starts once again and we move back to the regular humdrum of our daily lives.

The Jersey Shore has plenty of fun community events planned for this weekend, so get out in the sun with your fellow New Jerseyans and say goodbye to the summer season in style! Here are four events taking place over the Labor Day Weekend for you to check out!

Manasquan Beach Labor Day Celebration,
Manasquan, NJ – September 5.

This fun annual event is a fantastic time for the entire family. Come out and enjoy an incredible array of live…

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expensive oceanfront homes on the jersey shore

The Jersey Shore is consistently hailed as one of the most desirable places to live in the world. The combination of endless coastline, brilliant pristine white sandy beaches and engaging communities come together to create a highly sought-after coastal paradise.

For those that can afford it, these Monmouth and Ocean County communities epitomize luxury. Here are just 5 of the most expensive (and beautiful) homes currently available on the Jersey Shore for your viewing pleasure!

5) 1547 Ocean Avenue, Mantoloking, NJ - $5.49 Million.

This incredible Mantoloking home on the singular Jersey Shore coastline boasts a stunning 117 feet of ocean frontage. The awe-inspiring views of the Atlantic can be enjoyed from the expansive balcony, private…

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spring lake homes for saleA long-time favorite for the wealthy and influential of some of America’s largest east coast cities, such as New York and Philadelphia, Spring Lake, NJ continues this proud tradition to this day. Merely one hour’s drive from those two prominent metropolises, the beaches of this exclusive community continue to enthrall the country’s elite.

Spring Lake was formed as a borough in 1892 from the eastern portions of neighboring Wall Township. Soon after with the construction of a number of beautiful and luxurious beachfront hotels, a new resort mecca was born! Crowds continue to flock to the classy non-commercial boardwalk, the only one of its kind along the community’s 2-mile Atlantic coastline. The incredible array of classy and fashionable boutique shops,…

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expensive jersey shore yachtThe Jersey Shore consistently ranks among the most expensive and exclusive places in the country to make a home. As a result, the beautiful beachfront communities of Bay Head and others that line this Atlantic coastline have become renowned for the stable of rich and influential Americans that maintain residences here. NJBiz.com recently compiled a list of the fifty richest residents of the Garden State, seven of which make their home in our beautiful corner of the country. You might even recognize a few!

Ranked #49 - Jon Stewart, Red Bank NJ. Net worth of $80 million

Best known as the host of the long-running comedy-news show, The Daily Show, Jon Stewart got his start as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to movie roles and TV comedy. He…

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bay head yacht clubThe Jersey Shore is a beautiful and expansive stretch of shoreline going on for more than 125 miles of scenic Atlantic Ocean coastal beauty. The residents of the many exclusive Jersey Shore communities stretching from Belmar to Lavalette have a special relationship to these waters and deep connection to their nautical past. The many yacht clubs and boating organizations that dot the Jersey Shore are a prime example of this proud heritage and each one has a proud history of their own. Today, we thought we'd take you on a quick tour of some of Monmouth and Ocean County's more established and popular yacht clubs.

Bay Head Yacht Club

Find it here!

111 Metcalfe Street, Bay Head, NJ - Established on September 8, 1888, the yacht club would be the first…

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clayton and clayton realtorsClayton and Clayton Realtors will soon celebrate their 85th anniversary serving the stunning communities in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. To mark this momentous occasion, Shawn Clayton and his family became the focus of a recent feature article by the Asbury Park Press.

You can read the entire article about the Clayton's by clicking here.

What business lasts 85 years? Clayton and Clayton that's who! The article chronicles how Shawn took over the family business 7 years ago after working for the company in some capacity since the age of 10. He worked closely with his father and grandfather, making his first million dollar sale at the tender age of 19. Since taking over, he's steered the business towards a specialization in the wonderful Jersey Shore…

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point pleasant beach, NJ

Point Pleasant Beach is a unique oceanfront and bayfront community positioned on the narrow strip of land that separates Barnegat Bay from the wide open Atlantic Ocean. Unsurprising from its picturesque position fronting on both the protected waters of the bay and the wild Atlantic, Point Pleasant Beach real estate encompasses some of the most exclusive, priciest homes not only in New Jersey but in the nation as a whole.

And what’s not to love? The historic neighborhoods that make up Point Pleasant Beach offers an astounding wealth of luxury waterfront properties, with Bayfront homes overlooking the protected waters of the bay, and oceanfront homes enjoying ample, unrestricted access to the Atlantic.

Thrilling Attractions to Enjoy!

Among the…

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A very special home just sold for $1.8 million, representing the full asking price.  The Buyer saw the full value of this property while the Seller (who was also the Designer and Builder) created a Jersey Shore paradise.  The "Cottage by the Sea" is a fabulous modernist design on the corner  of Newman Avenue in Mantoloking.  Its clean lines and modern décor are reminiscent of a Nantucket cottage, complete with flagstone patio and inviting perennial gardens to relax in after a day at the beach. 

This home was featured in American Luxury Estates as well as the Asbury Park Press'"Luxury Living".  Our agency is proud and honored to have represented both the Buyer and Seller on the transaction.

Clayton & Clayton Realtors has been in business…

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