Is Black Friday Becoming Black Thanksgiving?

With the biggest shopping day right around the corner many of the largest retailer are opting to open Thanksgiving Day, rather than early Friday morning. Mega retailers like Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, and Kmart will all be open at 10 p.m. the Day of Thanksgiving.

Other retailers including Target, Best Buy, Macy’s and Kohl’s are now opening at midnight instead of their usual 3 and 4 a.m. opening times. Ever year it seems that stores are opening earlier and earlier, but when is enough enough?

Many believe it’s no longer “Black Friday”, instead it is becoming “Black Thanksgiving”. Retailers do this to be more convenient for the shoppers, instead of having to wake up earlier and wait online in the cold, now customers can simply stay up late and go shopping at midnight. But is this fair to the store employees?

For retail workers, Thanksgiving and Christmas have typically been their two guaranteed time off. But now, stores like Wal-Mart are making employees come in at 8 p.m. Thanksgiving night. Many say this is causing them to miss out on time spent with family.

What do you think? Do you agree that stores opening at midnight on Thanksgiving is too much? Or are you happy that you don’t have to wake up at 3 a.m. to get the best bargains this year?

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Tips On Buying A Home At The End Of The Year!

Around this time of the year most people are wrapped up in planning for the holidays, but it could be one of the best times of the year to buy a home. A recent article from Trulia gives some great tips for purchasing a home at the end of the year.

Anna Maria, the author of the article, points out that during this time of the year some of the best deals could be made in tremendous discounts. Shes says that home inventory that did not sell over the summer will usually end up being the best bargains. There are a few reasons for this:

-Sellers Hate moving during the holidays.
-Sellers start becoming desperate if they sell, especially if their home did not sell during the summer prime selling season.
-Buyers with children usually want to complete their purchase by the end of summer for school reasons.

All of these reasons give the buyer an upper hand. If there is a home that has been sitting on the market for a while, don't be scared to office a lower then listed price. In today's market there are great deals to be made!

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3 Great New Listings!

This week we are happy to share 3 great new listings with you. 2 are spacious Condos at Ventnor On The Bay and one is a beautiful brick colonial!

1 N. Somerset Avenue, Ventnor

No expense was spared in the renovation of this 6 BR, 3.5 BA brick colonial in the heart of Ventnor's St. Leonard's Tract. With classic center staircase floor plan, the entry foyer provides access to both the large living room with a wood burning fireplace and the inviting dining room. The 1st floor also includes a state of the art kitchen and a big BR and full BA. The 2nd floor includes 3 BRs, a full BA & a large master suite with private BA. Connected to the home is a gorgeous in-laws suite with vaulted ceiling, BA and W/D.

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6105 Monmouth Avenue, Unit 905, Ventnor


LOWEST PRICED UNIT AT VENTNOR ON THE BAY!!! This studio condo has a great balcony featuring fabulous bay views. Priced to sell, the building is located on the bay just 3 blocks to the beach and the boardwalk. The low condo fee includes all utilities with building amenities, including security, storage, and a terrific pool. Docks are available for boaters also!!! Walking distance to the best restaurants and shopping.

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6101 Monmouth Avenue, Unit 902, Ventnor

LOWEST PRICED UNIT AT VENTNOR ON THE BAY!!! This studio condo is with a great balcony features fabulous bay views. Priced to sell the building is located on the bay just 3 blocks to the beach and the boardwalk. The low condo fee includes all utilities with building amenities including security, storage, & a terrific pool. Docks are available for boaters also!!! Walking distance to the best restaurants and shopping.

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New Updated Pictures Of The Bayviews Of Washington!!

Check out these new pictures of our Bayviews of Washington listing. These new photos show how warm and inviting these town homes are, but to get an even better look come see them in person!

215 N. Washington Avenue, Margate

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Atlantic City Beach Entrances To Be Spruced Up!

Not long ago we told you about the new lighting project to be done on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Now, thanks to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Special Improvement District, new entrances to the beach at every street have been designed. The designs will include the name of the street, a flower box on each side, two Adirondack chairs and a bench with no back. In between the beach entrances there will also be benches.

The redesign labor is being done in house, which is very economic, and so far is well received. Atlantic City is hoping that this, along with the new lights added along the boardwalk and extra surveillance, will boost tourism in Atlantic City.

If you would like to see the redesign yourself, two models are located on Rhode Island Avenue and Victoria Place. Let us know what you think!

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