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Oct. 22, 2026

The Wildwoods by Season: What Locals Love About Every Time of Year

By The Jessica Lees Team | Lees Real Estate Agency

Updated October 2026

Most people know the Wildwoods for summer vacations, free beaches, the Boardwalk, and Morey's Piers. But there's a lot more to living in Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, West Wildwood, and Diamond Beach than …

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Oct. 17, 2026

15 Hidden Gems and Local Favorites in the Wildwoods, NJ

By The Jessica Lees Team | Lees Real Estate Agency

Everyone knows about the Wildwood Boardwalk, Morey's Piers, and our free beaches. They're a big part of what makes the Wildwoods such a popular destination.

But spend a little more time exploring Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, …

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Oct. 15, 2026

Children's Fresh Air Home Reopens in North Wildwood After Nearly 20 Years

By The Jessica Lees Team | Lees Real Estate Agency

One of North Wildwood's most recognizable landmarks is back. After nearly 20 years of renovations and restoration work, the Children's Fresh Air Home at 1100 Surf Avenue in North Wildwood, NJ, celebrated its reopening with a ribbon-cutting …

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Sept. 25, 2026

The Wildwoods Are About to Be on TV - And That's Very Good News for Property Owners

By The Jessica Lees Team | Serving the Wildwoods & Cape May County

In July 2026, Deadline broke the news: Lisa McGee - the BAFTA Award-winning creator of Derry Girls, one of the most celebrated comedies of the last decade - has a new show in development …

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Sept. 23, 2026

Wildwood After Summer: Quieter Beaches, Bigger Events, and a Few Things Smart Owners Already Know

Here's the thing about Wildwood after Labor Day: the weekdays get quiet. The summer crowds thin out, the beach opens back up, and you can actually find parking on Pacific Avenue. If you've never visited Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, West Wildwood, or Diamond Beach in September or October, …

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July 6, 2026

Cape May County Is Going Film Ready

 

On June 23rd, the Cape May County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to pursue "Film Ready" designation from the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC). It's a move that didn't make the front page for most people - but for property owners and investors across …

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June 26, 2026

From Hunt's Pier to the Doo-Wop Era: The Lost Attractions That Shaped the Wildwoods

By The Jessica Lees Team | Serving the Wildwoods & Cape May County

 

 

Ask anyone who grew up coming to Wildwood and you'll hear names that don't exist anymore - Hunt's Pier, Fun Pier, Sportland, the Golden Nugget. These weren't just attractions. They were …

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June 20, 2026

From Doo-Wop to Five-Star: How The Wild Resort Is Changing the Wildwood Story

 

By The Jessica Lees Team | Serving the Wildwoods & Cape May County

 

Wildwood has always had a personality. From its golden age of neon lit Doo-Wop motels in the 1950s and '60s - with kidney-shaped pools, futuristic signs, and a retro charm that …

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April 21, 2026

New Parking Meters in Diamond Beach: What Buyers, Owners & Visitors Need to Know

Diamond Beach Is Changing - And Smart Buyers Are Paying Attention

If you own property in Diamond Beach, plan to visit this summer, or are considering buying on Five Mile Island, there's a significant change coming that you should know about. For the first time ever, Diamond Beach …

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April 14, 2026

70 New Parking Spaces Coming to Downtown Wildwood - Here's Why It Matters

Downtown Wildwood Just Got a Major Parking Upgrade

Big news for anyone who has ever circled the block looking for parking on a summer Saturday in Wildwood: 70 new parking spaces are being added to downtown Wildwood at the corner of Pacific and Schellenger Avenues. The announcement …

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