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SJM 824 Shore Costs dept - FINAL - R1 - R2_Dept 8 / 22 / 24 2 : 49 PM Page 2 “ As far as homeowners renting out properties — I've seen it — they got very greedy because they saw it was in high demand . And this is my personal [ opinion ] : they're taking advantage . Before COVID , you would see around $ 5,000 for the month . Well , now they're wanting $ 9,000 to $ 10,000 — almost double , ” Mike says . Unfortunately , even while prices escalate , the quality of service may remain the same . It is essential for renters to be cognizant of a quality experience that justifies such a cost : After all , a vacation that requires absorbing the stress of not having all the amenities and offerings a family needs once they arrive at a vacation home that delivers even less than promised is counterproductive . The modern era , however , does mean more options . “ Supply and demand has affected the amount of visitors more so than inflation . Margate is a very desirable place to be in - season , which has drastically increased the number of visi - tors , ” says Gerard Rosenberger , owner of Marketplace Realty . “ It feels like every year there are more people here at any given time . The addition of weekly and short - term options , through both realtors and third - party websites … has created new opportunities for families to obtain rentals at a more manageable total price or [ for ] owners to help offset the cost of their second home by renting for a couple of weeks . ” Adam and Charlotte Erace own two properties for hosting guests , as well as maintain a stellar Airbnb rating based on the hospitality and experience they provide . Both properties — one by the beach in Wildwood and the other in Lower Town - ship , Cape May — have outdoor pools . The pools are a unique draw providing an elevated experience , and the Eraces also offer high - quality amenities , local - inspired gifts and signature handcrafted soaps . “ [ With ] so many rentals down here , traditionally guests have to bring their own linens and towels . It's this very old - school approach that hasn't really innovated very much , ” Adam observes . “ We provide all that . Our approach was to charge at the top of the market , but also provide services and amenities that were to measure it with those prices ; charging at the high end , but providing an experience that’s also high . ” Charlotte maintains a unique perspective of the housing market as a realtor in Cape May County . To compensate for the cost of living , she explains that both prospective and cur - rent property owners are finding it an investment to rent their homes to vacationers . While inflation is a pain point in almost every part of the country , island living already has a luxury connotation that drives skyrocketing prices even more . “ I definitely sense that buyers feel that they are paying a premium for island living . I think what is interesting is that you hear so much about high interest rates and low inventory , but on the island we're always going to experience low inven - tory because these are islands , and you can't necessarily make more of an island , ” she says . “ This is why prices are often going to be at a premium : It's a secondary market , it's a vacation market , it's a more luxury , exclusive living situation . You're buying into a lifestyle down here . ” Despite the frustration of nationwide inflation settling in locally , residents and visiting shore - goers are unlikely to tear themselves away from their seaside escapes , with fond mem - ories , close proximity to family and an ambiance difficult to find anywhere else chief among their reasons for prioritizing the joy of a Shore trip over its rising cost . As the summer comes to an end , it is difficult to predict next year’s outlook — but one thing is for sure : The beaches will remain populated n regardless . SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 21 issue 5 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 53

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SJM_Interview_Rob Hyman_0824_layout 8 / 23 / 24 12 : 52 PM Page 1 John Lilly ( guitar , mandolin , vocals ) , Fran Smith Jr . ( bass , vocals ) , and David Uosikkinen ( drums , vocals ) — released its first album , Amore , in 1983 . The album sold 100,000 copies and contained the S J M | P E O P L E hitsong “ All You Zombies . ” That same year , Hyman and Bazilian wrote , did arrangements for and performed on Cyndi Lauper’s debut album , She’s So Unusual . In fact , Hyman co - wrote one of the P album’sbiggest hits , “ Time After Time , ” which ended up taking the No . 1 spot on the Billboard charts . The Hooters climbed to a new level of success in 1985 . That was the year the band released Nervous Night , their critically acclaimed debut album for Columbia Records . The album sold 2 million copies , with three of the songs reaching the Billboard Top 40 : “ Day by Day ” ( No . 18 ) , “ And We Danced ” ( No . 21 ) and “ Where Do the Children Go ” ( No . 38 ) . In July of ’ 85 , The Hooters participated in the seminal music event of the ’ 80s — Live Aid — in which they shared the stage at Philadelphia’s John F . Kennedy Stadium with some of the industry’s biggest names : The Beach Boys , Black Sabbath , Eric Clapton , Phil Collins , Duran Duran , Mick Jagger , Patti LaBelle , Madonna and Neil Young , among many others . The Hooters remain a household name in 2024 , driven largely by Hyman and Bazilian’s skillful songwriting . Their love of rock ’ n ’ roll has spurred them on , through good times and less than good . Despite the apparent decline of interest in rock ’ n ’ roll , The Hooters have helped to keep the genre alive and kicking , much to the delight of fans of all ages . “ Rock ’ n ’ roll is timeless , ” Hyman says . “ Rock ’ n ’ roll existed on a simple formula : a combination of guitar , bass and drums . … It was a golden age , the ’ 60s , ’ 70s and ’ 80s . We were all lucky to be young at the right time . It was a beautiful period , with beautiful , exciting music . And the radio played it all the time . ” It’s no easy feat to maintain momentum and create new songs to please fans , but The Hooters have managed to do just that for 43 years — minus a few lengthy breaks for family time and to work on solo projects . The band’s latest album , Rocking & Swing , has a few Timeless new singles and some previously released songs with a new twist . One particularly promising track is “ Why Don’t You Call Me Back . ” ROB HYMAN , CO - FOUNDER OF THE Hymanjokes , “ I guess we’re not doing bad for a bunch of old guys . ” HOOTERS , REFLECTS ON THE BAND’S Healso speaks to the challenges and rewards of life in a touring band . PLACE IN ROCK ’ N ’ ROLL HISTORY . “ People like their freedom , and it’s hard to feel free when you’re by Walter Ault riding on a crowded bus for long periods of time , ” he says . “ And fter meeting as students at the University of Pennsylvania , there’sthe packing and prep , and the packing can be physical . It’s a Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian decided to form a new lot of work at times , and things don’t always go according to plan . band . The two young songwriters and multi - instrumen - But we work things out , we compromise and adjust . It’s all about Atalists had been playing in various bands at local night gettingalong and having a common goal . Luckily , we have a good clubs and social functions in the Philadelphia area , but they were chemistryamong us . not satisfied with their progress . If they truly were to have a break - “ The concerts make our day , ” he continues . “ We live for those through , they knew they would have to make a dramatic change . moments.It’s hard to put into words , but there is an acceptance and “ We didn’t want to play other people’s music anymore , ” Hyman enjoyment going back and forth between the audience and the recalls . “ We wanted a vehicle for our own music . So we started our band.There is a special relationship and a special energy between own band . ” thefans and us . ” That band , of course : The Hooters , darlings of Philadelphia’s Whenweinterviewed Hyman’s songwriting partnerEric Bazilian , music scene since the early 1980s , known for their infectious style in 2010 , Bazilian shared a similar sentiment : “ It’s like a 30 - year blending rock , ska and reggae . Shortly after the band’s founding in marriage . We’ve lasted because we had a common goal , and we 1980 , The Hooters began recording songs and putting on some haveso much fun on stage . We all get along , even though we all have highly touted concerts . Strong support from Philadelphia rock strongpersonalities . … We did have a break , so we had eight years station WMMR fueled the band’s popularity up and down the East away from each other . When we got back together we were like , Coast , but it was just the beginning . ‘ Whatwere we tzelthinking ? ’ ” Now , more than 40 years later , The Hooters continue to tour far TheHooters may not tour as often as they used to , but they Neikeep and wide , record new music and headline local concert venues for plenty busy , faithfully promoting the music they love . In 2023 , in dja their loyal Philadelphia - area fans , including two nights at Cape supportof the new album , the band did a six - week West Coast tour Na MayConvention Hall at the end of August . and another six weeks in Europe . by o The band — Hyman ( keyboards , mandolin , accordion , guitar “ Weused to do about 150 shows a year , ” Hyman says . “ Now hotwe n and vocals ) , Bazilian ( guitar , mandolin , saxophone and vocals ) , doabout 60 . ” P SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 21 issue 5 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 54 |

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