Climate Risk Is Being Priced Into Shore Real Estate. For Real This Time.
Insurance reforms, updated FEMA maps, and a generation of buyers who actually read the fine print — the pricing of climate risk at the Jersey Shore is no longer theoretical.
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Founder & Managing Partner, Redfern Ocean Development
Jim Colahan
Jim founded Redfern Ocean Development over four decades ago. He still walks job sites and weighs in on most major decisions. His perspective shaped the firm's approach to shore craftsmanship and Realtor-protected partnerships.
Articles by Jim (9)
Beach Replenishment and Your Shore Property: What Every Owner Should Track
Federal funding for beach replenishment is shakier than it's been in years. If you own shore property, here's what that actually means for your land — and what to watch.
Sea Isle City Land Values Over the Last Decade: What Actually Happened
A decade of watching Sea Isle land move — what drove the appreciation, where the gaps still exist, and what the numbers actually tell you if you're sitting on a lot or an old cottage right now.
The Tax Angles Nobody Talks About When You JV a Shore Property
1031 exchanges, capital gains deferral, estate continuity — the JV structure does more than build a house. If you own aged shore property, the tax conversation should happen before the bulldozer does.
Sea Isle City in 1985 vs. 2026: 40 Years of Shore Change
Jim Colahan has been watching Sea Isle City change for four decades. Here's what actually shifted — the infrastructure, the homes, the community — and what it means now.
The Family Shore House Decision: Keep, Sell, or Rebuild
Multi-generational shore house ownership creates decisions most families aren't prepared for. Here's a framework for thinking through them clearly.
Rental Income Math: What a Modern Duplex Actually Earns in Sea Isle vs an Old Single Family
The numbers between a renovated duplex and an aging single-family in Sea Isle aren't close. Here's what the math actually looks like — and why it changes the conversation for both sellers and buyers.
How Realtors Can Spot a High-Value Redevelopment Opportunity in 90 Seconds
A quick-hit field checklist for agents who want to identify teardown and redevelopment opportunities before they hit the MLS — and what to do when you find one.
Converting a Single-Family Shore Home Into a Duplex: Can You? Should You?
The rental income math on a duplex conversion looks great on paper. The zoning reality is more complicated. Here's how to think through both before you spend a dollar.