Unpacking Brigantine’s Proposed Short-Term Rental Reform

On Wed night OCT 18, Brigantine City Council will vote on a new set of short-term rental rules. Almost NOBODY likes the plan. But it’s being pushed thru nonetheless. Is Brigantine chasing away families and retirees with 9 bedroom party houses rented for a weekend? To keep party houses to

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Should Realtors disclose Brigantine short-term rental issues with buyers?

Yes, Realtors should disclose Brigantine short-term rental issues with potential buyers. Why? Because poorly run short-term rentals can have a number of negative impacts on neighborhoods, such as increased noise, traffic and parking problems. Short term rentals also reduce the availability of long-term affordable housing. Year round residency declines. Business

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Short-Term Rental update from Brigantine Resident, Andrea Sullivan

Friends & Neighbors… I just want everyone to understand that a 2-day minimum rental period is the equivalent of a 2-DAY WEEKEND PARTY PASS! My concerns, regarding this new proposed RESOLUTION 14-2023, governing STRs… to be introduced & voted on, at the October 18th Brigantine City Council Meeting, are as

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Brigantine Mayor Shares Ugly Truth About Short-Term Rental Chaos

Listen to discussion of SHORT-TERM RENTAL from OCT 4, 2023 Brigantine City Council Meeting. City is one step closer to passing a weak, confusing update to it’s virtually non-existent, short term rental (STR) ordinance. Note: The OCT 4 meeting featured another audio glitch. Luckily, we found this…. Listen carefully to

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Atlantic County Commissioners OK with New Jersey as Sanctuary State?

Atlantic County Commissioners made the surprising decision to abstain from adopting a resolution that would help revoke New Jersey’s status as a ‘Sanctuary State’. County Executive, Denny Levinson, expressed astonishment at the Commissioners’ change of stance, saying, ‘I’m taken aback by their reversal. Just three weeks ago, we had a

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Another ZOOM Glitch at Critical Brigantine Short Term Rental Meeting

Another major Brigantine Council meeting, another technical glitch courtesy of DPW chief, John Doring and City Manager, Tiger Platt. For those watching the OCT 4 meeting online, the audio was unlistenable. (watch video) Coincidental glitch? This important meeting was focused on new, short-term rental rules. Brigantine Dept Public Works chief,

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Brigantine Proposes New, Short-Term Rental Rules

After years of non-enforcement, Brigantine City Council will introduce a new collection of short-term rental rules and regulations. Brigantine City Council will share the controversial plan at the OCT 4 2023 meeting starting at 5pm. Early assessment: Proposed 2 night rental minimum not likely to reduce unrestricted growth of non-compliant

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PICS: Defend Brigantine Beach Fundraiser, Great Success

Over 200 gathered at Sofia’s in Margate this past Saturday to continue the fight against offshore wind turbines. The ‘Save The Shore’ fundraiser was a superb event that raised plenty of much needed funds and public awareness of DEFEND BRIGANTINE BEACH. Katie Finnegan is the President and a founding member

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Short-Term Rental Arbitrage Legal in Brigantine?

Short-term rental arbitrage is a real estate investment strategy where an individual or company leases a property from a landlord or property owner and then rents it out on a short-term basis, typically through platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, or VRBO, to generate a profit. The goal of rental arbitrage is

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VIDEO: Dirty Secrets of Block Island Wind Farm

Wind And Sea – Ep.1 Block Island Wind Farm – Offshore Wind Documentary. We learn about the Block Island wind farm located of the coast of Rhode Island. Took them almost six years to put a cable in properly and then sink it because it kept unearthing. Block Island taxpayers

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