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Hello from the Beach,

Pat Sepanak, Broker / Owner

Offers years of LBI real estate experience and the testimony of many satisfied clients that Pat goes above & beyond. Pat looks forward to making sure she will be your‘ Forever Realtor’ on LBI.

The Times They Are a‘ Changin’ ~ Bob Dylan. OK, I may be dating myself, but in my defense, I was a young child at the time this song was introduced!

In times of change, especially with the LBI market, it is important to not only recognize the changes coming, but you also need to be able to gain an understanding‘ of and how to’ effectively mesh your goals with those changes. Real Estate is never static; however, at times it moves at an even faster pace and / or sometimes a different path completely. And a lot is happening right now.

Sand Dollar has always believed an‘ educated client is a lasting client’ so we have and will continue to research and analyze to bring to you in-depth programs, booklets and seminars to educate you to everything about LBI- with complete honesty and transparency. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly( 1966) Sorry.

There’ s a whole‘ lot of stuff’ that goes into having a successful sale. It’ s not just about‘ Opening Doors’ or putting up a‘ SOLD Sign’. Sand Dollar excels at all‘ that stuff’ in between. We could show you a bunch of our sold homes in this space( actually there isn’ t enough space since we have been in business since 1983); instead, we rather offer you a way to learn about the nuances of the LBI market and how your parameters align with this market. Give you an opportunity to get to know us and us you. Then you can decide if we have a beneficial business relationship to explore further. Most importantly, we offer you the opportunity to ask your questions. By listening and understanding your goals, we can educate you in making informed decisions and help design a strategy towards making your real estate endeavors successful- now and into the future.

How? By taking advantage of our, no obligation & FREE Pre-Listing or Pre-Purchase Consultation

A quick conversation with a promise, it will be worth your time. Go to LBIrealestateNews. com to schedule a convenient time for our chat.

~ LBI Rental Homeowners ~ If your 2026 Rental Season didn’ t live up to your expectations, let’ s have a chat now about the upcoming 2027 Season!

� Golden Sand Dollar program for our upper tier properties including a listing on international site- GlobalLuxuryRealEstate. com

� Posting on VRLBI. com for our exclusive properties, monitored 7 days a week and after hours( other options are also available)

� Digital Pictures, Expressive Descriptions and your own Virtual Tour Website along with Print Advertising

� Goody BEACH Bag for your guests. Our gift to you and your guest!

�‘ Personal Interviews’ to be sure your home and guest are a good match. No automatic bookings

Summer Rental Review- Let us help you get a full season. We will review your rental property & current rates then share our thoughts and suggestions for you to obtain a fully booked season. Call today.

Best‘ Beach Reads’ this Summer!

Seller’ s Guide

Year

# Units Sold

Buyer’ s Guide

Average Sales Price( ASP)

Avg Days On MKT

% Sale to List Price

2025 170 $ 2,490,525 67 97.6 % 2026 150 $ 2,621,153 57 96.7 %

Rental Guide

These E-Booklets are the perfect place to start your research.

LBI SELLER’ S GUIDE- Best Time to Sell, How to Get Your Home‘ Show Ready’, Determining Value, Seller Proceeds, Your Process Through to the Close.

LBI BUYER’ S GUIDE- Why LBI, Finding Your Perfect Beach House, 2nd Home versus Investment Property, Tax Advantages, Your Process Through to the Close.

LBI HOMEOWNER’ S RENTAL GUIDE- Tax Advantages, Presentation, How to Equip, Pricing, Guest Management, Legal Responsibilities.

( Get your‘ Beach Read’ by Scanning the code or download from LBIrealestateNews. com)

LBI MarkeTrends( Jan to July)

Overall, the LBI market continues to show resilience. Number of units sold may lag behind previous year’ s numbers; however, Average Sales Price continues to climb. This is partially due to the low inventory numbers and continued buyer interest. Buyers may be more circumspect, but at the right price they still desire a home on LBI. We occasionally see multiple bids. Recently, we have seen an increase in new homes coming on the market. Year to date, total inventory is ahead of 2025, if this trend continues, we may see a more balanced market come into play. For more details, email me for the latest issue of my LBI MarkeTrends E-Newsletter( July 2026) or feel free to call or email me with your real estate questions.

SAND DOLLAR REAL ESTATE 217 N. Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City 08008 609-494-1130 • Direct: 609-290-5360 • PatonLBI @ gmail. com