WESTPORT AT BELMAR HAS A NEW WEBSITE! http://www.westportatbelmar.com/

There is no greater home-buying opportunity at the Jersey Shore for you than Westport At Belmar Townhome Village!

And now there is a new website, www.westportatbelmar.com, which at this beta version one can still see how great an opportunity Westport is.

Even during the recent Nor'easter last week, Westport came away with two offers and a contract!

Built by the renowned Laurette Associates, this incomparable 50+ private Townhome Village is one block from the Belmar Marina and eight blocks from beautiful Belmar Beach.

There is so much visible construction going on after selling five homes in a four-week period this summer. The site is filled with framers, electricians, landscapers, interior artisans, all working diligently toward closings in November and January.

The units are priced at $389K (2171sf)-$429K and $449K(2313sf) or $469K, featuring crown moulding or walnut inlay select hardwood floors on select units, all featuring 2 bedrooms and a den, spacious closets, front to back Anderson Windows and sliding glass doors, a fabulous 2nd floor open-design custom kitchen, formal dining, and living room layout with walk-up to a large attic, optional Elevator, and upstairs master bedroom retreat with large bedroom, walk-in closet, platform soaking tub, and convenient laundry. attached garage, plenty of guest parking, and currently taxes are in the mid-$4K’s with an HOA of just $245 a month.

Added to this is a project approval from MetLife Mortgage who is offering amazing programs and incentives to qualified buyers. Vice President of MetLife's New Jersey New Home Mortgage, Michael Borodinsky (mborodinsky@metlife.com 908-202-7293) has interest only products available, 360 day rate locks, including free floatdown in final 60 days. Go to: www.michaelnewhomemortgage.com for more details.

Westport is really something for you to see and definitely something to live in either as a primary residence, or a summer home and weekend get-away.

For the location, pricing, low taxes and craftsmanship, nothing compares to Westport At Belmar. So please come visit us for a tour and you will understand why we sold five homes in four weeks this summer. Westport At Belmar. Life is a beach...!

Kristian Rex CB Site Manager and Sales Consultant for Westport At Belmar. Call 908-216-5252 or e-mail kristianrex@gmail.com for an appointment. Open House every Saturday and Sunday 1:00PM-4:00PM. See photo gallery below:

Belmar Pro surfing into town September 10th

Just 8 blocks from Westport At Belmar Townhome Village, at beautiful Belmar Beach, from September 10th through 13th, Belmar will transform into a surfer’s paradise as the The Foster’s Belmar Pro and Fins ASP Jr. Pro surfing competitions surge into town. Though based at 16th Avenue, the Pro’s presence will be felt in every corner of our town and will feature not just surfing, but live music, movies on the beach and other community events.

For information on registering to compete in the Belmar Pro or the ASP Jr. Pro competition.

Thursday 10th September
4pm Camping Registration begins at Eastern Lines
8pm Bonfire & music on the 15th Avenue beach

Friday 11th September
8am Contest begins
5pm Contest ends for the day
5:30pm Patriotic Paddle Out, 15 Avenue beach
All are welcome, rain or shine
8pm Movie on the Beach- Endless Summer II
9pm Party @ Bar A

Saturday 12 September
8am Contest begins
Noon Live music featuring Barry & the Penetraters, Irie Sound, Reform, P-Dub Assassins
5pm Contest ends for the day
7:30pm Movie at the Paramount, Asbury Park
9pm Fosters Party (Columns, Avon)

Sunday 13th September
8am Contest begins
Noon Live music featuring Paul Cilinski and more
2pm Final heat begins

More details on Friday’s party at Bar A: It is rain or shine as it is indoors/outdoors. It features three great bands that are touring with the surfing competition. The bands are, Can’t Hang, Case of the Mondays and Quincy Mumford. There will also be inexpensive drink and beer specials all night ($2 Bud & Bud Lights plus $2.25 Drinks). This is a 21 and over only event starting at 9 pm

And as always, please remember that Westport At Belmar Townhome Village is truly one of the finest 50+ exclusive communities at the Jersey Shore. Starting at $389K these are meticulously handcrafted by Laurett Builders and is a passionate project of mine. We have sold 5 units in the past 4 weeks and traffic and interest is at an all time high.The residents who already live here absolutely love it and the lifestyle and craftsmanship as you see below are incomparable. See you next time, Kristian Rex 908-216-5252

Belmar Beach NJ Webcams Coming Soon!

Happy Summer Everyone!

Belmar (http://belmar.com/beach) is and always has been a happening place to be and live. This summer has really been fun with the nationally recognized annual Belmar 5K (http://www.belmar5.com/), The Sandcastle Contest (http://belmar.com/recreation-news/2009/07/nj-sandcastle-contest/), and so many more things coming up that will be of great interest and fun for families, fisherman, sports enthusiast, beach lovers, and those seeking to live in a town that is really moving forward and has eveything to offer.

The big news for today is: Two New Webcams Coming Soon to Belmar.com

August 8, 2009 by MayorKenPringle

The Borough is installing two new webcams that will enable visitors to Belmar.com to enjoy Belmar's spectacular scenery. The new webcams will be installed on the roof of the Taylor Pavilion at Fifth and Ocean Avenues, and on the roof of the Senior Citizen's Building at Eighth Avenue and Railroad. The Taylor Pavilion roof location will enable Belmar.com visitors to enjoy beach and Ocean Avenue views, while the Senior Citizen Building roof top camera will capture views of the marina, commercial boat docks, inlet and back bay of the Shark River.

Currently, visitors to Belmar.com can access a webcam only through a link to an NJ.com-sponsored webcam mounted on the front of the Eastern Lines Surf Shop on Ocean Avenue. Although this fixed, still-shot camera provides a view of only a narrow slice of Belmar's beach and boardwalk, it has proved to be enormously popular with Belmar.com visitors. In fact, despite its limited features, this one webcam accounts for upwards of 15% of all summer-time visits to Belmar.com.

The Borough's two new webcams will use a more feature-rich version of TrueLook software to provide streaming, as opposed to still-shot images, and viewers will be able to pan, tilt and zoom the camera to capture a wide array of scenes. The TrueLook software will also include a variety of special features, including enabling My Belmar members to sign up to receive photos of Belmar's magnificent sunrises over the Atlantic and equally spectacular sunsets over the Shark River. Moreover, unlike the NJ.com webcam, Belmar will be able to earn advertising revenue from these new webcams, and also use the cams in a variety of ways to promote Belmar's special events and downtown, marina and beachfront business communities.

The Taylor Pavilion webcam will provide a 360-degree view, enabling viewers to see Belmar's entire beachfront.

Taylor Pavilion's roof also provides an excellent vantage point for viewing Belmar's busy boardwalk and Ocean Avenue.

As part of the webcam project, the Borough is also installing wireless directional antennae on the roof tops of the Taylor Pavilion and the Senior Citizen Building that can transmit data at high speeds via line-of-site wireless links between the two buildings. (There is no broadband cable service east of the boardwalk).

This view from the Senior Citizen Building of the rooftop of the Taylor Pavilion at Fifth & Ocean enables the buildings to be linked via wireless line-of-site antennas.

This wireless network will connect to the internet via a high speed fiber optic cable that is being installed in the Senior Citizen Building. The Borough plans to rely on the same wireless network to enable visitors to Belmar.com to see the planned new 4k wind turbine at Taylor Pavilion in action, as well as to view real-time data about the turbine's energy output.

Because there is no broadband cable service east of the boardwalk, the Borough will use wireless directional antennas like this one on the roof of the Taylor Pavilion to transmit the data stream from the webcam to the rooftop of the Belmar Senior Citizen Building, a half mile away, where it will be uploaded to the internet via a fiber optic cable.

The wireless directional antennas Belmar is using have the capacity to be expanded in the future to provide full mesh-networking capability. This will enable Belmar to not only provide wireless access for internet and cell phone use, but also to expand the network over time beyond line-of-site locations. Under the plan, Belmar's 70-foot tall Senior Citizen Building will serve as the hub for the network, collecting wireless line-of-site data feeds from an array of directional antennas in the town. The building's easily accessible roof, existing broadband service, and clear line-of-site views to numerous other Belmar buildings and landmarks make it an ideal platform for the future expansion of the network. Future sites for the installation of webcams include the basketball courts and skate board park at Dempsey Park, the ball fields at Memorial Field, and the Community Sailing Dock, followed by other municipal parks, playgrounds and walkways.

The Belmar Tourism Commission is funding the cost of the cameras, weatherproof enclosures, wireless antennae and routers and cables, poles and mounting equipment, and will also manage the advertising revenue from the cameras, as well as their promotional use to support Belmar's special events and Belmar's businesses. Advertising revenue from the webcams will pay for the ongoing software and maintenance of the cams, and fund the expansion of the program. The design and technical aspects of the installation are being handled on a volunteer basis by long-time Belmar resident Marshall Boxer. Special thanks is also owed to Luis A. David, who is the Senior Learning Manager for SCOPE Center at Brookdale. Luis spent 23-years with AT&T Communications in both networking and engineering, and has been an invaluable resource for Marshall and the Borough in the planning and implementation of this ambitious project. Special thanks are also owed to the Public Works Department, and in particular Rich Neral, who is handling the installation and cabling of the system. Thanks are also owed to Borough Administrator Robbin Kirk, who has handled the procurement issues is spearheading the installation of broadband service to the Senior Citizens Building.

The webcam on the roof of the Belmar Senior Citizens Building will provide 360-degree views of the downtown and marina area of the Borough.

The webcam atop the Senior Citizen Building will provide views of the inlet and Seaport Redevelopment Area.

And as always, please know that Westport At Belmar Townhome Village is truly one of the finest 50+ exclusive communities at the Jersey Shore. Starting at $389K these are meticulously handcrafted by Laurett Builders and is a passionate project of mine. We have sold 5 units in the past 4 weeks and traffic and interest is at an all time high.The residents who already live here absolutely love it and the lifestyle and craftsmanship as you see below are incomparable. See you next time, Kristian Rex 908-216-5252

SALES ARE HOT AT WESTPORT-BELMAR, NJ

BELMAR, NJ JULY, 2009 - Like summer, sales are hot at Westport at Belmar, a beautiful collection of luxury two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath townhomes with den in walking distance from the beach. Coldwell Banker New Homes & Condominiums, one of the nation's largest award winning residential brokerage firms, announces since opening for sale in May, five units are already under contract at this incomparable active adult community. What's more, units are underway for quick delivery with special summer prices starting from only $389,000.

Westport at Belmar is the creation of renowned local Jersey shore builder, Laurett Associates of Belmar.

"Builder Brett Yarusi and his team of professional crafts people have been creating lovely homes along the shore and in central New Jersey for more than 26 years," states Coldwell Banker New Homes & Condominiums Vice President David Schoner. "While running a landscape / excavating company, Brett began his career as a builder when he purchased a piece of property, built three homes and quickly sold them. Then, like now, buyers just fell in love with his homes, especially the classic moldings, signature hardwood floors with walnut borders and an abundance of closet space for plenty of storage."

Shoner continues, "To his firm's credit are numerous homes in Union County and just under 200 homes throughout Monmouth County. All reflect their own unique qualities while perfectly blending within the surrounding neighborhood. Many of its buyers are long term residents or have recommended Laurett Associates to family and friends."

Brett Yarusi states, "We take great pride in our work and are very proud that many of our buyers are long term residents in our communities, or they have recommended family and friends. While selecting just one noteworthy community is impossible, prospective buyers can see some of our accomplishments at Ocean Beach at Belmar; Oak Terrace at Lake Como; and Ruffles, Summerfields and Yesteryears all in Bradley Beach."

Yarusi is also very actively involved in communities in which he builds and will be sponsoring various community events throughout the summer.

Westport at Belmar ideally illustrates Laurett Associates' care and passion for creating remarkable homes. The community offers 23 units each with a full array of luxury features and details. "A quaint front porch invites visitors through the entry door with sidelights that open to a spacious entry foyer," describes Site Manager Kristian Rex of Coldwell Banker in Rumson. "Hardwood floors with in-lay details in the living areas and custom trim and moldings add a touch of class to every home. The front to back Andersen windows illuminate the home while providing energy efficiency."

The open layout offers a spacious living room and dining room adjoining a designer kitchen, perfect for entertaining on any level. "Maple cabinetry and granite countertops adorn the kitchen, while brand name appliances and plenty of storage space offer the chef of the home all the tools needed to create superb meals," notes Kristian. "Having the laundry room on the same floor is a another convenient feature to reverse living. Also, some units offer a walk-up attic room and a private elevator from the first floor to the second."

Other features of the first level include a den, which can serve as a home office, media room or bedroom, full bath, and access to a one-car garage

Upstairs, owners can pamper themselves in a master bedroom retreat complete with large bedroom area, walk-in closet and lavish bath with platform soaking tub and Kohler fixtures. Some master bedrooms feature tray ceiling details. Also the convenience of the laundry room on the 2nd floor is a huge plus and

The luxuries of Westport at Belmar are rivaled only by its location in Belmar, a quintessential shore town that for commuters is easily accessible to major New Jersey business areas via Routes 35, 18 and I-95, and New York City via train or ferry.

"Belmar offers so much," points out Kristian "The town is one of the most popular shore communities, with a glistening beachfront bordered by a boardwalk that stretches the length of the beach. It's a surfer's destination and each year hosts the state's surfing competition. The town also offers plenty of recreation including a beach and swim club and a marina for boating and fishing excursions. Every year the town hosts summer concerts at the Pyanoe Plaza off Main Street and the New Jersey Seafood Festival. Nearby are wonderful golf courses and the Shark River County Park is a beautiful natural wonderland with hiking trails, river for kayaking, tennis and picnic areas."

Kristian further points out that Belmar offers a fine array of dining and shopping to satisfy any taste.

Prospective 50+ home buyers, who love the Jersey shore and are ready to call it home, should experience Westport at Belmar. Units underway for quick delivery are available to tour on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

For additional information, contact Site Manager Kristian Rex of Coldwell Banker in Rumson on his cell at (908) 216-5252 or you can Email him at: kristianrex@gmail.com for an appoinment anytime.