LBI Minor Subdivisions – A Brief Overview Minor subdivisions can be a lucrative way to sell real estate on LBI. How to begin – find a lot that can be subdivided into multiple properties. What’s next? Engage a Land Use Attorney and Engineer that has experience in subdividing properties in the location in which […]
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Flood Insurance Rates – A New Methodology – Risking Rating 2.0
Risk Rating 2.0 is FEMA’s commitment to make the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) more equitable. Through Risk Rating 2.0 FEMA is aiming to deliver rates that are more equitable, easier to understand and that better reflect a property’s individual flood risk. The rating will allow FEMA to calculate premiums more equitably, across all policyholders, […]
Holgate
Holgate is the southern most end of Long Beach Island and home to the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Holgate is mainly residential in nature but does offer some commercial properties. The end of Holgate is home to some amazing sunsets and on a clear day you can see Atlantic City in the distance. […]
North Beach on LBI
North Beach is located between Surf City and Harvey Cedars, and is part of Long Beach Township. North Beach is mainly residential but does offer some commercial properties. North Beach tends to be a bit quieter than Surf City as Surf City has more commercial properties than North Beach. North Beach’s lots tend to be […]
Barnegat Light
Barnegat Light is the northern most end of the island. It is home to the Barnegat Lighthouse, and offers a mix of commercial and residential properties. Barnegat Light is home to the commercial fishermen and the Historic Viking Village. Viking Village was founded in the 1920s and offers some great shopping which can provide a […]
Loveladies
Generally speaking, Loveladies is one of the quieter sections of the island. The lots are generally 100’ x 100’ which allows for a relatively speaking good amount of space between homes. Many of the homes in Loveladies are entered by way of tracts rather than paved roads, which tend to make the homes more private […]
Beach Haven
Beach Haven is one of the most popular rental areas on the island as it is home to many shops and restaurants and offers a variety of activities throughout the year for all ages. Beach Haven is home to Fantasy Island, the Surflight Theatre and the New Jersey Maritime Museum. Beach Haven is also home […]
Surf City
Surf City is similar to Ship Bottom in that it is a mix of residential and commercial and close to the causeway. Surf City is the first town North of the causeway. Surf City has several shops and eateries that are within walking distance to several of the homes in Surf City. Surf City is […]
A Tour of LBI Real Estate
Long Beach Island (LBI) is approximately 6 miles out from what we term the Mainland. The only vehicle access to the island is one bridge which brings you onto the middle of the island. We call the bridge the causeway. When you come across the bridge you are in Ship Bottom. If you turn right […]
Waterfront Property on LBI and Riparian Rights
When buying a waterfront property on Long Beach Island you will want to know whether you are obtaining any Riparian Rights. Some waterfront properties may have a Riparian Grant while others may have a Riparian License or a combination of both. A Riparian Grant typically provides water rights after a one-time payment to the State of New […]