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Sand Dollar Real Estate
Offers You the Latest LBI Market Statistics & Analysis
In today’s real estate climate, you need a resource that gives you the latest market stats and keeps you apprised of the latest issues affecting LBI. This type of information is paramount when making your decision to buy or sell. This website hosts the most comprehensive LBI sales statistics, past and future analysis as well as information on current topics that affect our local economy and real estate market.
NEW:
For our two newest publications with timely information for Buyers and Sellers
and targeted to the LBI real estate market.
Hot off the Press!
LBI BUYER’S GUIDE – A Roadmap for Navigating the Purchase of an LBI Beach House. Why LBI, How to Find Your Perfect Beach House, 2nd Home vs. Investment, The Process Through to the Close.
LBI SELLER’S GUIDE– A Roadmap for Navigating the Sale of your LBI Beach House.
Best Time to Sell, How to Get Your Home ‘Show Ready’, Determining Value, The Process Through to the Close.
LBI HOMEOWNERS RENTAL GUIDE: A roadmap for navigating the rental of your LBI beach house. Tax Advantages, Property Presentation, How to Equip, Pricing Strategy, Guest Management, Legal Responsibilities and Market Conditions.
BLOG POST:
LBI Update #16 – December 2025
Our real estate market is showing slower growth. In 2020, 725 units sold, in the intervening years, units sold were averaging 350 units per year and in 2025, we closed the year out at 290. Part of this is due to the lack of inventory. As of 1/1/2026, there were 74 single family homes for sale on all of LBI. Throughout the year, we averaged around 100 units for sale. Given the lack of inventory, the Average Sales Price continues to increase. However, this year’s growth over 2024 was around 6.5%…
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Did You Know:
1st Quarter 2025 Ranking Report – All LBI:
Sand Dollar ranked #10 in Sales Volume and #12 in Units Sold (35 firms)
Pat Sepanak, Broker/Owner ranked #8 in Sales Volume and #7 in Units Sold (88 agents)
New Blog – ‘Ask Pat’
a place where you can get the answers to your burning
LBI real estate questions
Click here to browse the questions already asked to see if your question has been answered.
If you do not see what you are looking for,
then feel free to ‘ask a question‘ using the form provided.
It may just become our Question Of The Week!
Each Thursday, in conjunction with This Week On LBI,
we will post the Questions Of The Week (as they appear in The Sandpaper or asked),
with an answer.
LBI Real Estate Seminar
Thinking of Selling? Thinking of Buying?
Then, this is a must, you should have the most up to date
LBI real estate information to make the right decision for you.
No hype, just factual information.
Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 (President’s Weekend)
We are in a changing and challenging real estate market. Is this the right time to Buy or Sell? What strategies can a seller or buyer implement to get the best return? Find out the answers to these questions and bring your questions to be answered.
Topics Include:
Latest LBI Sales Statistics – Historic Overview, Current Conditions & Forecast for 2026.
LBI Rental Market – This market will also be more challenging – how to stay competitive, bring in new business and retain more profits.
Tax Advantages – Second Home vs. Investment. What is the difference in the eyes of the IRS.
1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges – A good way to postpone paying taxes on the sale of your rental. property Flood Insurance – Update on New Rates from FEMA Risk Rating 2.0.
Other Local Hot Buttons – What’s ‘New‘ News on LBI
Strategies for Sellers and Buyers – How to get the most out of this changing market.
Question & Answer Period – Bring your questions.
RESERVATIONS: For more information or online reservations, click here or call 609-494-1130
Exclusive Sand Dollar Real Estate Programs
ONLINE MARKET EVALUATION – Fill out a short form about your LBI property and you will be sent an email report chock full of information about the trends and current LBI sales market along with ‘comps’ and a detailed analysis explaining your property’s price range of value. In a changing market this is a must for our LBI homeowners.
LBI NEIGHBORHOOD TRACKER – For LBI Homeowners who want to know what is happening in their LBI neighborhood. Initially we fill your ‘electronic cart’ with info about all homes currently for sale in your neighborhood. Thereafter, all new listings and price changes and sold properties will be added as they occur.
SEARCH OUR LOCAL MLS – Custom search module links directly to the MLS that LBI Realtors use. Choose from pre-defined popular searches to start and then create your own custom search. Can use quick or advanced search modules or a map location search. More accurate and easier to use than other major web site portals.
EARLY BUYER’S ALERT – Rather we created your search, no problem! Fill out a simple form with your preferred buying parameters and be emailed from our local MLS every appropriate new listing on the day it appears. Includes price changes & properties under contract and closed, with full details & photos. Find the finds first.
DRIVE BY LIST – A great way to learn about LBI at your pace. Choose your preferred buying parameters based on Location, Style & Price Range. We will provide you with addresses & property information organized with a planned car route to explore the various neighborhoods on LBI.
THIS WEEK ON LBI – Updated weekly with a Market Snapshot of what’s just been “listed”, went “under contract” and “closed”, list of prior months closed sales, plus local headline news and links to web sites of LBI importance. This is our most visited page each week!
MARKETRENDS – Visit our Market Statistics page for historical comparison data plus quarterly updates on the LBI real estate market. Don’t forget to preview LBI Quarterly Sold Properties broken down by area.
SUMMER RENTALS – LBI Visitor’s – See the particulars on the various styles and locations that we offer so you can have the best LBI vacation possible. Need some extra help, use our Concierge Service for guidance.
LBI RENTAL HOMEOWNER – How is your rental season shaping up? Are you getting all the bookings you want at the price you want? The LBI rental market is currently and will continue to be, very competitive. How do you make your property stand out? Ask for our ‘Rental Review’. We will take a look at your property and make suggestions on how to increase your rental bookings inexpensively and review your current rates. You can even fill out our Rental Authorization online and review our Guidelines.
LBILuxuryBeachHomes.com
This web site is dedicated to the luxury real estate market on LBI. These homes stand out in design and location.
Potential Purchasers: Learn about the LBI Beach Lifestyle, what makes LBI such a special place. Or Preview our Luxury Beach Collection. You can choose from our most popular predefined searches or create you own.
LBI Luxury Homeowners: We have a special section for you if contemplating parting with your lovely beach home. You have a luxury home that needs to have unique marketing and a comprehensive Marketing/Business Plan.
