Michael Krivacs's Blog Posts

The weather should be cool but dry for this weekend’s Chowderfest here on Long Beach Island. Sunday, October 6th from 11-4 will see the 31st Annual Chowder Cook Off Classic take place in Beach

While sunrises over the ocean on LBI are certainly spectacular I’ve always felt sunsets over the bay were even more so. Plus I don’t have to be up early to see them!  All shades of pinks

Celebrate the Fourth of July down in Beach Haven. The annual fireworks display begins at dusk. The best spot to watch is behind Bay Village on the grass or at the waters edge of Taylor Avenue.

A great way to spend a rainy day down on Long Beach Island is to go see a movie. Or after a sunny day spent on the beach an evening movie works too! Speaking of movies, I saw Avengers Endgame this

Beach Haven will be hosting the 6th Annual Hop Sauce Festival on June 1st from 11 AM to 6 PM at Veteran Memorial Park. There will be live music featuring bands RFA, Pine Barons, Black Flamingos

The annual Lighthouse International Film Festival returns to LBI venues June 6 - 9th. This exciting weekend features everything from full length films features to shorts. This year the opening

Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns will be playing at the Surflight Theater in Beach Haven this upcoming New Years Eve. There are two concerts scheduled, one at 5:00 PM and the other at 8:00.

The Shack is located on the corner of 3rd Street and Bay Avenue in Beach Haven. If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, good food and a fun and friendly staff, The Shack is a fantastic.

Old diner charm welcomes you upon entering Fred’s Beach Haven Diner where you will likely be seated by Fred himself. Located at 305 N Bay Avenue in Beach Haven, Fred’s is open ‘almost allâ€

As the summer draws to a close I’m reflecting on some of the fun times I’ve had. One thing I had the pleasure of attending was some of the lifeguard tournaments here on LBI. I grew up in Beach

Summer is in full swing here on Long Beach Island. As we roll into July it is time for the annual fireworks show over the bay in Beach Haven. Come to Taylor Avenue Park early as the best spots to

The annual Lighthouse International Film Festival returns to LBI venues June 7 - 10th. This exciting weekend features everything from full length films features to shorts. This year the opening

Slowly, slowly , the weather is gradually getting better. On occasion the sun has been spotted, the air is not as crispy cold as before. Businesses which close for the winter are opening back up. We

The Final Four polishes off a crazy month of basketball. Per usual there were many upsets and most peoples brackets were busted very early. A number one seed went down in the first round as Virginia

The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang are starting to wrap up. A few more days and the cauldron will be extinguished. The next Olympics will also be in Asia, specifically Tokyo, Japan in 2020. Those

It has been a frigid and arctic winter this year here on LBI. But there is cause for rejoicing as we head into February tomorrow. The groundhog will be testing the early morning air soon and perhaps

We have hit December and 2017 is rapidly drawing to a close. On Saturday the 2nd, the 38th Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade will take place starting at 1:00 PM. The parade route is along the

With the fun and merriment of Halloween here on Long Beach Island still fresh in our minds let’s turn our attention to what Hollywood has to offer on the silver screen in November. 

We've passed the midway point of October and are heading into the home stretch of the month towards Halloween. On Long Beach Island this year we have been blessed with mostly gorgeous weather

Saturday arrived and with it, beautiful , pleasant weather.  As August leaves us I am reminded that September here on Long Beach Island is one of the best months to be here. The water is at its

Holy cow! It is July 31st and this time tomorrow we'll be in August. The whispers of fall, of school, images of big yellow buses rolling down the streets come to mind. Since the Fourth of July time

As late spring gives way to summer, Long Beach Island is blossoming to life with all of its businesses fresh and primed for the 2017 season! In addition, many happenings are scheduled providing

The annual Lighthouse International Film Festival will be returning to venues on Long Beach Island June 8 - 11th.   Passes are now available online!  For more information on this

Goodbye winter.  Hello Spring and soon to be summer here at Long Beach Island. As everything begins to bloom it struck me that it might be a fitting time to talk about Green buildings

Where did the time go?  The ides of March are nearly upon us already.  Here on LBI with the bursts of very warm weather, the plants are already sneaking up through the ground.  

What a odd winter its been.   Snippets of incredible winds and cold (and occasionally snow) interspersed the amazingly warm weather we've had most of the winter here on Long Beach Island.  

December is here and the holiday season is in full swing on LBI even if the temperatures are still super mild.  Here's a couple of the many activities happening this month:The Ship Bottom

Wow, what an epic game 7 of the World Series.   Having spent 13 years in Cleveland I can sympathize with the pain Indians fans are feeling.   Having been so close in 1995 and 1997,  

The fall season is in full swing and things are moving swiftly.  Of course unless one is under a rock it is hard not to be aware of Hurricane Matthew, the gigantic 400 mile wide hurricane which

Its always something watching reaction to the approach of a coming storm here on Long Beach Island.  First you catch minor clips on the news.  Weather folks mentioning some tropical

The yearly cycle on Long Beach Island still amazes me even after having grown up in Beach Haven and bore witness to many summer seasons here at the Jersey Shore.  The slow build up in Spring

Well, the replenishment crews have come and gone from the beach that I grew up on.  It was with mixed feelings that I first saw the yellow tape lines blocking off the entrance to the beach, the

Excitement is building for this years film festival!  The Lighthouse International Film Festival taking place at various venues across Long Beach Island from Beach Haven to Loveladies has

The Lighthouse International Film Festival vents have begun.    The LIFF held its kick off party this past Saturday evening at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts in

The annual Lighthouse International Film Festival will be returning to venues on Long Beach Island June 9 - 12th.   Passes are now available online.  For more information on this exciting

This is not just your local taco stand in the sand. Located in Brant Beach at 3200 Long Beach Blvd., this eatery is for those who long for real deal. Lunch combos are all house specialties of,

The highest interest rates of the year continue to take their toll on mortgage business, but they are breathing new life into mortgage products that were more popular during the last housing boom.

Housing supply is tight in most cities across the United States, but that does not mean that every market is a seller's market. Today's homebuyers are a finicky lot and a mortgage-dependent lot and

U.S. consumers are finding it easier to get a mortgage, after years of near frozen credit following the financial crisis. This, in turn, is giving way to more creative loan products, as well as more

For those of you out there who have a HELOC, when was the last time you checked your fine print on how the loan will consolidate when it moves into the Repayment Period? Do you even know when that?

The housing market is still in the early spring of recovery, but if you're a buyer, you know it's already hot out there. Very tight supply in markets across the nation is leading to bidding wars.

One of the Jersey Shores' favorite vacation locations will celebrate 125 years young on May 30. Named by Mrs. Farro; who's family beach house; Salt Air, still stands on 3rd street just east of the

After last year's successful event, Hop Sauce will again be happening in Beach Haven. A Southend experience on Long Beach Island. The Taylor Avenue Waterfront in between 9th and Taylor, May 30 11 am

PRICED OUT - HOUSING FROTH DISCOURAGES BUYERSAfter easing throughout much of 2014, home prices across the U.S. are accelerating again. While several local housing markets are still nowhere near as

Do you need a peck check? Suffering from Ab flab? Guess what? Its ten weeks to Memorial Day weekend. Ladies and gentleman time to diet and gym. As we move into spring, it is not long after seeing

For those of us dreading the beach replenishment on LBI we won't have to worry about it affecting summer. The Army Corps of Engineers has stated that could be delayed to October of 2015 and then

The U.S. housing market could get a major boost this year, specifically for single-family homes—especially among first-time buyers. Here’s why.I’m guessing here. My forecasts aren’t any

SAVE THE MONARCHSA 90% percent decline rate in the last 10 years for this lovely and necessary creature, now means that a recovery plan has to implemented and followed through on; or they will die

Save the dates, Lighthouse International Film Festival 2015 is again lighting up venues down Long Beach Island this year June 4 - 7, 2015. Stay updated by logging on to     www

This winter more than ever we are hearing about basking seals. In Brant Beach, down in Holgate and now taking over floating docks along the bay side. The plenty of pinnipeds, has even been commented

Renting can certainly be a solid choice while you’re saving for a down payment or repairing or building credit to obtain a mortgage, but recent findings show that homeownership is still a better

While the U.S. housing market continues to recover in fits and starts, the home improvement industry is on a roll, according to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard

Thinking about taking on some small home improvement projects to boost the value of your home? Here are some smart upgrades and fixes that won’t cost a lot, but could help you clinch a deal ifâ€

Mortgage rates have continued to decline in recent weeks, spurring mortgage applications. For the week ending Tuesday, the average rate for a conforming 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was 3.77,

The U.S. housing market continues to improve, but it's not quite there yet. In fact, it's about three-quarters of the way back to, "normal." That is the conclusion of a new report from Trulia, a

After a few so-so years, the housing market and related stocks could be primed for a big 2015. Next year is shaping up to be one of those rare times when strong economic growth is accompanied by low

https://exit63.wordpress.comAs we now move into the short days of winter, while most of us are sleeping more and doing less; not so on LBI. Our population of Snowy Owls have returned as teenagers

Bob Wheeler still gets the question sometimes when people find out he runs the company that builds those shiny aluminum campers: "Airstreams? They still make those?" Not only are the retro-looking

Even as the stock market soars to record highs, federal regulators are announcing new, cheaper ways for cash-strapped borrowers to buy a home. With the catastrophic housing crash of the last decade

For those of you who are a fan of Donna Leon's Inspector Brunette series, you must savor Barbara Nadel's Inspector Cetin Ikmen. Ikmen and his crime solving team are located in that glowing jewel on

For those of you who were a fan of Ellroy's first LA Quartet; PERFIDIA is the prequel.  Ellroy promises to deliver three more.  Giving us LA Quartet number two; as it convulses with the

As the U.S. stock market rises, so do sales of million-dollar homes. That correlation is not lost on the nation's Realtors. "There is little volatility in the stock market. It is whoppingly

Though homebuyers are gaining confidence, changes are needed to bring first-time purchasers back to the market, a real estate executive told CNBC on Wednesday. Richard Smith, CEO of Realogy, the

Mortgage rates are back to the highest level in a month, and if news from the U.S. economy stays positive, they could edge ever higher. While the brief drop a few weeks ago, due to concerns over

For those of you who would like a complete update and the raptor banding program on Long Beach Island, Plus up close and person interview and testimonial of those involved.  Make sure you

Nov 28 Murphy's no cook Friday buy 1 hoagie get 1/2 free Nov 29 -> Holiday Season Diane Turton's Refreshment & Hospitality Engleside Holiday Dinner & Getaway Packages  9 am Queen

In the best selling book, "Freakonomics, the authors, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, discuss real estate agents and highlight two disturbing correlations: Real estate agents keep

The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin is a must read for all history junkies, especially if you are interested in the early 20th century period in American history.  It is the story of

The recent revelation by former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke about being turned down for a home refinancing loan should serve as a call-to-action to fix onerous lending standards, said

With home prices still rising and fewer distressed properties coming to market, some claim the single-family rental trade is over. Investors will hold the homes they have and securitize the assets

In all the wrangling over credit, construction and confidence in this housing recovery, the real cost of owning a new home could come down to about the same amount as the cost of a new washing

http://exit63.wordpress.com/Relive your summer memories by visiting the best website for appreciating the beauties of LBI.  One of the wonders of LBI this past summer was the increase in

A short sale is for those who do not qualify or do not want to refinance their home mortgages. In this situation the seller can accept a lower bid for the property to increase the chances of a

Closing costs 2014 Rank State Lender's origination fees Third-party fees

Those of you who enjoyed meeting J.K. Rowling's newest literary ensemble last summer, must dive into their latest adventure.  Cormoran Strike's finances are still precarious; but since the

I know, the old on going battle, of who has the best what.  Well, I know of what I speak.  Having lived in LA for almost 15 years, back when they were inventing fish tacos out there; I

Home equity loans are back. The opportunity to get a cash-out refinance, home equity loan or home equity line of credit is once again alive and well. But how much equity can -- or should --

The risk of natural disaster doesn't seem to dissuade home buyers. In fact, those regions where disasters occur may make them pay even more for their homes. More than 10 million homes, or 8

Long Beach Island, NJ;  Want your own private oasis at the Jersey Shore? CNBC takes you inside the Most Expensive House(we could get into): Long Beach Island,;

The low supply of homes for sale in many resort markets means buyers must be prepared for bidding wars. Buyers should be strategic in how they present their offers, to avoid paying too high a

The truth is, you don't need 20 percent down to get a mortgage. Through various government, bank, and other programs, many homebuyers are able to pursue their homeownership dreams despite a low

While negative equity continues to fall, it fell at its slowest pace in the first quarter of this year, as home value growth slowed. On top of that, "effective" negative equity, when a borrower

lOOK TO THE SOUTH ENDby Kevin Lollar, The (Fort Myers, Fla.) News-Press WCNC.comPosted on May 23, 2014 at 7:01 AM Coming to a

June 5 to June 8 2014 Once again LBI will be a nexus of film aficionados for this year screenings. Four feature films and over a dozen documentaries, including one exploring the impact of

Last year's free LBI Shuttle was such a success that it will again run this year.  Starting the second week of June; it will run the length of the island, 10 AM to 10 PM.  There will be

Home prices are moving so far, so fast, that at least 1,000 local housing markets have hit all-time price highs, according to Zillow. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that potential home

 THE SELLING SEASON IS NOW KNOW YOUR NUMBERS - If you are planning to sell your vacation home or just want to know its current value a Comparative Market Analysis is what you need. 

If you think having flawed finances will stop you from buying a home, you need to hear what these mortgage experts have to say. For example, you may think that the three-digit number known as

As temperatures in much of the country finally rise above freezing, thoughts are turning to summer, to summer vacations and of course to vacation homes. The housing crash hit the vacation home

MARCH 2014: temperature 43° (1° below avg.); precipitation 3" (1" below avg.); Mar 1-8: Snow showers, cold; Mar 9-14: Sunny, then showers, turning warm; Mar 15-16: Sunny, cool; Mar 17-21: Heavy

In 2013 statewide tourism rose 5.9% to 87.5 million people, 12.4% of that number came to Ocean County; and judging from our current rental bookings this summer will be even bigger.  Tourism

Just spent a lovely snowbound month, with my fireplace and 3 of her latest books.  What a joy.  After drifting away from V.I. Warshawski in the 90's, I have come back to three excellent

It now seems pretty clear that late 2012 or early 2013 was the ideal time to purchase a home: Real-estate prices and interest rates were both near record lows, creating an unprecedented buying

March 8th  Irish Arts Festival - Harvey Cedars - Maris Stella Conference Center - 8am - 4pm March 14 - 17  The Dutchmans Brauhouse - Special Irish menu and Beers March 14 - 17

The temps are dropping, The snow piles up. I dream of Summer, And roads without ruts.I can barely wait for a summer day. I'll bake in the sun, And float in the bay; And

            31W Oceanview (91st)   LBT          Tax Value  $649,607        

FEB 12   Chocolate Bartending Championships - TGIFridays - Manahawkin FEB 14 - 15  The Gables in Beach Haven - special Valentines dinner menu FEB 15  Beach Haven

Cracking good espionage: The Gabriel Alon Series by Danial Silva - Rembranst Affair, Unlikely Spy, The Defector, The English GirlDelightful Rita Mae Brown;  Just like her Sneaky Pie series but

"Readings from the Northside" is the newest website about LBI that I have been turned on to.  Check it out if you are an LBI lover.  It is obviously someone's lovingly maintained

Good news for all vacationers and businesses on Long Beach Island.  Mayor Joe Mancini just told us that there will be no beach replenishment until Sept. 15, 2014.  There will be do

The Last of the 2013 Steals and DealsAs of December 13, 201347 vacant lots, island wide - Barnegat Light to Holgate $249K to $1.395KOne last freestanding home for $299K7 freestanding homes

5000 sq. feet of Loveladies summer retreat.  Pool with jacuzzi and, 4 outside decks; and a sunset cocktail gazebo.  7 bedrooms, 5 baths, sleeps 14, dining room with floor to ceiling

Christmas in Beach Haven Irving Berlins White Christmas - Surflight  Nov.29 - Dec 22Lunch with Santa, Buckalews every Sat/Sun 12 - 2 pm Murphy Wine Sale 10% off all wine starting.

5000 sq. feet of Loveladies summer retreat.  Pool with jacuzzi and, 4 outside decks; and a sunset cocktail gazebo.  7 bedrooms, 5 baths, sleeps 14, dining room with floor to ceiling

Real estate news on Long Beach Island continues to improve from the post Sandy lows of last winter. Sales so far this year, island wide; as of Sept 26 are 190, with 136 of them occurring from

The rumors are true.  Roberta and Wayne Giannone will be shutting down their studio when the property sells.  A Harvey Cedars icon for almost 40 years, she has had a studio in town

Cuckoo’s Calling                 Moonwalking With Einstein          

528 Dock Road, Beach Haven.  Be there!  Don’t miss this years, because last years was great.  This indoor/outdoor tented event is catered by Oakies Butcher Shop from Surf City,

Located between 27th and 28th streets, on the west side in Ship Bottom.  Your local LBI book source in both new and used books.  Bookswap will be open Sat. and Sun.  10 - 2 from now

Award winning  local artist Roberta Giannone, will celebrate her 40th year in Harvey Cedars in 2014.  The little studio tucked into the little house across from the Public Works offices

Join the luckiest people in New Jersey.  Join LBI’ers in Ship Bottom this weekend for the Irish Festival.  Put on by the Hibernians the event will be held at Waterfront Park, just

100 vendors is the response so far for this year’s Merchants Mart in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island.  Scheduled for Saturday Oct. 5 10 – 4 at the newly renamed Frank Panzone Field.;

Soupabowl is this year’s  theme for one of LBI’s most loved events.  Recognizing the NFL Superbowl coming to New Jersey and bouncing back so quickly from Super Storm Sandy; is the

20 craft beers and everything new except the kitchen door, the famous first flamingo.  The Terrace Tavern is bringing central LBI 50 craft beers with a nightly $5 beer special 10 til.

The new use/look/gift.  Jeffrie's Tile and Decore.  Beach Haven Terrace LBI.  We really are a full service interior decoration and update service provider.  Flooring, upholstry,

Newly added to this years Woody's in the Terrace menu are new all day specials.  Things like lobster tails or steaks.  Full meals ready to go.  After 5 feet of water and a complete

TDBank  ATM and full service 7 days a week, Marvels Donuts and Deli, Wa Wa stop and shops, Terrace

No sooner had LBI's California Grill won the World Championship again for their New England white chowder, then Sandy came calling.  Steve and his crew were the first business back open on the

TD Bank.  Local Beach Haven Terrace bank survived 30 inches of water and a complete gut and rebuild to come back on line March 13.  Asst. Manager Nicole Dougherty said they were only

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Dune Lane beach at high tide Sat June

Stopped into The Beach House Saturday night for my first summer meal and chatted with Debbie McGlyn.  The flood waters from Sandy were 39 inches in the restaurant, so there now is a chair rail

View from the Dunes #3New restaurant on LBI!!!   Make sure as you all head south to The Dunes, look left.  Check out Ship Bottom and LBI's newest eating establishment.  The

Are you getting it?  Donut season.  Marvels is back as good as new.  The Green Mountain Coffee bar.  Full selection of pastries, and the sandwich deli is back too.  But let

Beach Bragging RightsWe have a little bit of magic right here in The Dunes.  Our beaches.  Big beaches at high tide and huge beaches at low.  Two sand bars at low from 124 to 128