Airshow week — and what the Shore market is actually doing

The Atlantic City Airshow is one of the best events of the summer on the Jersey Shore. If you've never watched the Blue Angels fly over the boardwalk, put it on your list. It's worth it.

But here's something most people who come to enjoy the Shore don't realize: they're visiting a market that's been quietly appreciating for three straight years.

Shore towns like Margate, Ventnor, and Longport aren't just lifestyle destinations anymore — they're serious investment markets. Median sale prices along the barrier island have climbed steadily. And unlike some coastal markets, Atlantic County's Shore towns still have real entry points for buyers who move before prices adjust again.

The question I get most from buyers looking at shore properties: Is this a good time to buy, or is the market too hot?

My honest answer: the best time was two years ago. The second best time is now — if you're strategic about it.

I work with buyers in Margate, Ventnor, and Atlantic City every year during summer. I know which blocks hold value, which ones have flood insurance headaches, and where the deals actually are.

If a shore property has ever been on your mind — whether it's a primary home, a second home, or an investment — reply and let's talk through what's realistic for your budget.