A Collaborative Blog

Short Sales

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:48:27 -0700

How to ensure that all parties involved in the process of short sales are aware of all the aspects involved. As the lenders are becoming more and more responsive to Short Sales,we as agents must become more educated about the Short Sale process One aspect of short sales that has proven to be very troublesome is the agents copensation. Some MLSs have rules requiring listing agents to let their colleagues know if a listing is potentially a short sale and subject to last minute changes in comissions by the lender. I would like to invite anyone interested in an on going discussion about short sales.

Lifestyles at the Jersey Shore

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:00:34 -0700

The Jersey Shore is not just a vacation destination,it could become your year round residence as well. Either way I am certain you will enjoy the Life style at the Jersey Shore as much as we do.If for some reason the beach is not your cup to tea , the options besides the beach are nearly endless. We have a multitude of other attractions that are sure to peak your interests. Such as ; for the thrill seekers in you Great Adventure in Jackson is a short ride from most areas of the Jersey Shore . If you don't seek to be rocketed around on the many roller coasters the water park,There is always the safari park.Also they have some excellent Concerts with many top name performers. In order to check the schedule go to six flags.com and you will see posted all of the information you seek. Another attraction for the Horse Racing Fan is Monmouth Park . Monmouth Park is one of the Crown Jewels of the Jersey Shore.Everyone can have a fun day at the Park. Monmouth Park was rated one of the best Family Attractions in Monmouth county according to Asbury Park Press readers.Some of the things to do for kids include the free pony rides face painters and clowns , live music and much more. Children under 12 years old are always admitted for free.Check Monmouth Park.com for schedule and pricing or you can call 732-222-5100 When visiting the Jersey Shore please set aside time for shopping as most of us know from experience no visit to the shore is never complete without some browsing and some type purchase of that hard to find one a kind item that we all seek . It would be nearly impossible to list every single store , but I will try to describe some of them here. We have a vast selection of shops, from the larger indoor shopping malls with many high end retailers to the small mom&pop stores that dot most of our coastal communities. At the Jersey Shore we have many many fine clothes stores and shoe stores. We also have many sporting goods outlets for the fitness buff or the sports player in you , whether you golf or play tennis, also we supply all of the hunters and fisherman with some of the finest equipment. I am sure that you will be able to find some surf and skateboard shops in many of our coastal resort towns. I am glad to report to you all that the Jersey Shore is alive and kicking and I am 100% sure that if you come here you will have a lifelong memory.

James J White Crossroads Realty Inc 732-528-6800 Office 732-581-1682 Cell

First time Home Buyers

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:10:17 -0700

First time Home Buyers

In this current real estate market how do we find and keep in touch with our precious first time home buyers? Most of the first time home buyers seem to be recent college graduates,or recently discharged military personal.So how can we generate interest in these people and hopefully keep them inside of our client base long enough to fill their home ownership needs? Favorable interest rates and lower asking prices should be enough to lure the first time home buyer into the purchase of a new home, but that does not seem to be the case. So in order to know what they need and how to stay ready when they call on you we must hone our skills. We must also stay on top of all current Price changes and make the buyer aware of any and all interest rate changes. In this challenging marketplace we all must do our best to keep in touch with our perspective clients weekly or even more almost daily. Many first time home buyers want a home in the best and newest development in their favorite area of town they want the best possible school systems, so in order to keep them interested in using your services you must stay current in all aspects of your target areas including schools ,shopping ,churches etc... We must also consider the clients actual affordable price range. Sometimes we must dig a little bit into their lifestyle in order to realistically find ways to come up with the clients wants needs and expectations out of life , in the past people just had to buy the biggest best home even if it was priced considerably over what they knew to be the correct price range for them. Sub Prime lending also lured them into similar situations, using teaser rates with interest rates that would reset over time . So what if any input will change the mindset created by these conditions ?

James J White Crossroads Realty Inc 732*-528-6800

Local Beaches Ocean and Monmouth Counties

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:03:54 -0700

The Jersey shore features some of the Nicest Beaches in the tri-state area , from Sandy Hook down to Long Beach Island. Some of the best childhood memories and on through my teen years and into my adult years have been right here at the Jersey shore. Many hours of sunset walks and sunrises have only added to my personal enjoyment of the Jersey shore. Sometimes we forget how close we are to the ocean due to the hustle and bustle of our daily lives.Then we come to the beach and its like an instant later we come back to our senses , the calming effect of the waves and the winds and the ever present seagulls bantering to each other it put my mind to rest every time. Some people come down for the day or the weekend, and others plan week long or month long vacations, or even the season long beachfront rentals are still very popular. Eventually some people wind up purchasing a home either for seasonal use or for year round residence.In any case no matter what the end use becomes I still see many families that stay here for many many generations,therefore in my own opinion that fact says allot for the lure of the Jersey Shore and its many interesting facets.From the boardwalks to the many Restaurants and nite clubs to the party boats and surf fishing, there always seems to be an area of interest for everyone.

James J White Crossroads Realty Inc 732-528-6800

Timing Your Stock Picks

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:09:49 -0700

Timing Your Stock Picks

By Scott Carter
Financial Correspondent
Here are tips for timing your stock picks perfectly
There is a constant debate within the financial community as to whether or not it is possible to time the market and beat the S&P 500 along with the other major indexes over the long run. Many people side with the "efficient market theory," which concludes that stock prices always reflect the most up-to-date information available to the public. This theory compares buying individual stocks to gambling in a casino.

However, one of the greatest investors of all time, Warren Buffett, has singlehandedly rebuked this theory. Recent studies have shown that Buffett¹s yearly earnings have consistently trounced that of the S&P 500. This is due to his patience and his willingness to keep lots of cash on the side until the time is right to swoop into the market and pick up some great deals. You can be sure that in the current market conditions, with commodities soaring and financial sectors sinking, Buffett is silently picking away.

Here are a few tips for timing the market and building your own Berkshire Hathaway by timing your stock picks.

Follow the major indexes

Some of the most relevant timing information to keep track of while timing your stock picks is the current values of the three major indexes: the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the NASDAQ. It's easier and more effective to use technical statistics such as historical charts and trading volume when trying to spot upward and downward trends in these major gauges than it is to track individual stocks. Since, in general, stocks trade within the flow of these indexes, when there is an upward spike in the market you can bet that most stocks will follow suit.

You don't need to pick an absolute bottom to make timing your stock picks pay off. Early in March the major indexes hit their lowest point of the year. At that same time Boeing (BA) hit a new 52-week low. Since then, BA has steadily risen in tune with the overall market. If you only take into account BA as an individual stock this may seem like a random occurrence, but when you compare it with the S&P 500 you can see that the stock has followed the overall market during its peaks and dips. Keep this information in mind the next time the S&P 500 drops near its low for 2008. It is almost certain that BA will also fall, and the time may be right to buy.

Bad press can mean a good buy

Typically, when there is bad press about a major sector of the market (financial sectors, energy, retail or infrastructure) the news will pull down most of the stocks within the sector. Good companies and bad companies alike are sold off in the process, leaving plenty of deals to be found if you're willing to go against the grain. This has happened most recently in the financial sector, where billion-dollar write-offs and rumors of bankruptcy surrounding Citigroup, Bear Stearns Companies Inc. and Countrywide Financial overshadowed the modest gains and smart acquisitions from companies like Goldman Sachs (GS) and JP Morgan Chase.

Timing your stock picks could mean a major payout to you in the end...

Back in November 2007, GS peaked at 250 points. By mid-March, it was trading near 140 at a 52-week low. In four months the stock had plummeted nearly 45%, even though it had minimal write-offs and had posted positive earnings. The company was mistakenly grouped into the same category as the other under-performers, and this association dragged the price down.

This would have been the perfect time to buy stocks in GS. Since announcing solid first-quarter earnings in March, GS has traded near 190, still well off of its 52-week high. This could still be a good value play, but it is no longer cheap.

Bet against the analysts

When all of the analysts covering a particular stock give it a "buy" rating it is safe to assume that you are late to the party and that it has already been bought up by the institutions, pension funds and money managers. Even though the stock is performing well and is loved by the public, this is the wrong time to build a position. Once all of the major market players have finished dumping their money into the stock there is little room for upward momentum, unless a significant event convinces the big players to increase their leverage. What you should look for are steady companies with great track records that have been downgraded by analysts to a "neutral," "perform," or even a "sell" rating. You can find this information on Yahoo! Finance.

General Electric (GE) was recently downgraded because it failed to meet market expectations for its first-quarter earnings. It was severely punished by the market, dropping almost 10% that day. It was the greatest single-day loss the stock had taken in decades. Currently, GE is trading near its 52-week low, and this conglomerate is in a great position to climb back to its November highs once it is again in the good graces of the analysts. Two specific roadblocks to recovery for GE are its financial services, which were hit hard due to the credit crisis, and its ownership of NBC Universal, which analysts have been hounding GE to sell for years. With a significant 3.8% dividend, a higher yield than most money market funds, this stock is worth a second look. With lowered market expectations we should see a jump in GE when it posts second-quarter earnings.

play the market wisely

In order to take advantage of dips in the market you need to be aggressive when others are being passive and look to build your position while everyone else is trying to sell theirs off. It may seem counterintuitive at first, but remember that you should always be trying to buy low and sell high. It helps to put together a wish list of well-performing stocks that you would like to own. Actively track them and make sure that your money is never 100% invested. That way, when one of your favorite companies is unfairly knocked down, you'll be ready to strike with another perfectly timed stock pick.

Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org
http://finance.yahoo.com
www.dj.com
www.nasdaq.com
www.standardandpoors.com
Article Suggested By: Cory P., Dallas, TX

Ocean Gate Closed Sales Jan 2008 through June 2008

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:25:12 -0700

Street Num	Street Name	Sold Date	Sold Price	DOM
713	ANGLESEA AVE	6/13/2008	320000	279
125	CAPE MAY AVE	5/23/2008	220000	180
618	CAPE MAY AVE	1/28/2008	185000	78
27	LAKEWOOD AVE	4/24/2008	182000	235
210	LONGPORT AVE	6/5/2008	370000	22
536	LONGPORT AVE	5/21/2008	385000	172
510	NARRAGANSETTE AVE	4/23/2008	184000	213

Beachwood Closed Sales Jan 2008 through June 2008

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:23:19 -0700

Street Num	Street Name	Sold Date	Sold Price	DOM
908	ANCHOR AVE	6/20/2008	257500	36
200	BARNEGAT BLVD	2/29/2008	265000	288
308	BEACH AVE	4/24/2008	210000	25
908	BERKELEY AVE	4/29/2008	335000	49
1416	BERKELEY AVE	2/25/2008	267500	47
658	CABLE AVE	5/1/2008	375000	196
1133	CABLE AVE	2/29/2008	270000	177
1443	CABLE AVE	2/29/2008	307000	54
335	CAPSTAN AVE	4/11/2008	120000	19
644	CAPSTAN AVE	5/23/2008	180000	25
645	ENSIGN AVE	4/15/2008	299000	24
408	FOREPEAK AVE	5/21/2008	202000	127
832	LEEWARD AVE	1/28/2008	318900	102
716	LONGBOAT AVE	6/3/2008	272500	35
128	MERMAID AVE	6/5/2008	204000	180
833	MERMAID AVE	1/31/2008	255000	10
1124	MERMAID AVE	5/30/2008	250987	137
1509	MERMAID AVE	4/25/2008	310000	21
544	MIZZEN AVE	1/28/2008	312500	95
732	MIZZEN AVE	3/6/2008	200000	63
46	NAUTILUS ST	3/6/2008	240000	129
436	NEPTUNE AVE	3/5/2008	250000	225
644	OCEAN AVE	2/20/2008	183000	71
837	PACIFIC AVE	4/4/2008	250000	143
24	PINE ST	3/20/2008	225000	119
608	SPAR AVE	6/2/2008	249900	131
324	SPRAY AVE	1/25/2008	210000	165
1044	SPRAY AVE	4/8/2008	162100	50
517	TILLER AVE	3/24/2008	226600	27
629	WINDWARD AVE	5/30/2008	244000	165
1452	WINDWARD AVE	5/16/2008	300000	185

Pine Beach Closed Sales Jan 2008 through June 2008

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:21:17 -0700

Street Num	Street Name	Sold Date	Sold Price	DOM
1031	AVON RD	5/22/2008	262500	10
107	LAWSHE DR	5/1/2008	390000	24
84	MIDLAND AVE	5/20/2008	215000	27
620	MOTOR RD	6/5/2008	268000	58
1112	MOTOR RD	2/19/2008	295000	70
716	NEW JERSEY AVE	3/25/2008	304000	72
410	RADNOR AVE	3/14/2008	324000	111
525	SPRINGFIELD AVE	4/30/2008	290000	93
816	SPRINGFIELD AVE	5/16/2008	295000	15

Manchester Closed Sales January 2008 through June 2008

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:19:16 -0700

Street Num	Street Name	Sold Date	Sold Price	DOM
1308	10TH AVE	3/28/2008	235000	112
1933	10TH AVE	3/13/2008	300000	121
908	11TH AVE	1/25/2008	336800	233
933	11TH AVE	4/1/2008	274900	30
907	12TH AVE	6/11/2008	330000	589
917	12TH AVE	4/3/2008	325000	30
54	2ND ST	6/10/2008	53000	89
833	3RD AVE	6/6/2008	337000	112
1641	3RD AVE	6/13/2008	235000	60
941	4TH AVE	3/25/2008	245500	249
1825	6TH AVE	6/5/2008	254900	146
832	9TH AVE	5/28/2008	250000	9
1908	9TH AVE	3/25/2008	281000	262
183	BECKERVILLE RD	2/5/2008	189000	102
200	BEECHMONT ST	6/6/2008	290000	120
1808	BROADWAY BLVD	6/17/2008	350000	22
2116	BROADWAY BLVD	6/4/2008	220000	83
1741	BROOKLYN AVE	2/22/2008	400000	147
1761	BROOKLYN AVE	3/7/2008	320000	135
1401	BURNSIDE ST	3/20/2008	250000	7
121	CIRCLE DR	5/7/2008	123000	268
940	COMMONWEALTH BLVD	2/28/2008	187000	39
1332	COMMONWEALTH BLVD	3/26/2008	260000	18
2050	HARRISON AVE	6/2/2008	575000	65
141	JODIE RD	2/20/2008	303000	76
128	JOHNATHAN RD	4/10/2008	319600	173
403	LAKEWOOD AVE	3/28/2008	165000	30
840	LAWRENCE AVE	2/21/2008	252000	16
941	LAWRENCE AVE	6/2/2008	370000	94
1749	LOCKHART ST	4/14/2008	280000	21
909	MADISON AVE	5/27/2008	269000	5
1308	MADISON AVE	4/14/2008	255000	107
11	MICHAEL CT	1/25/2008	273700	99
1720	NEW YORK AVE	2/25/2008	416500	20
1780	NEW YORK AVE	5/5/2008	410000	204
2498	PATRICIA CT	6/4/2008	179900	107
1501	PEMBERTON ST	4/29/2008	340000	109
1640	PENNSYLVANIA AVE	2/13/2008	323200	152
1780	PENNSYLVANIA AVE	5/23/2008	375000	312
1713	SOUTHAMPTON BLVD	2/13/2008	320000	101
148	WELDON RD	4/30/2008	326000	71
625	WELLINGTON AVE	3/24/2008	385000	64
1217	WELLINGTON AVE	4/14/2008	250000	30
7	WOODLAND CT	3/3/2008	327500	23

Toms River Closed Properties 01/01/2008 - 05/31/2008 T-Z

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:11:07 -0700

108	TARPON DR	4/15/2008	338000	51
2108	TAYLOR RD	1/17/2008	290000	225
1909	TEAKWOOD RD	3/6/2008	290000	22
2188	TIIU CT	5/9/2008	597500	68
889	TUDOR DR	1/28/2008	329000	48
908	TUDOR DR	4/25/2008	285000	31
954	TUNESBROOK DR	5/29/2008	455000	4
765	TUNNEY POINT DR	2/1/2008	288000	40
2	TURNBERRY CIR	1/25/2008	305000	44
47	TUYAHOV BLVD	1/29/2008	49900	157
301	TWIN OAKS DR	4/23/2008	470000	45
1226	TYLER DR	5/13/2008	222500	29
590	VAUGHN AVE	3/30/2008	280000	136
609	VAUGHN AVE	5/2/2008	220000	150
945	VAUGHN AVE	2/22/2008	250000	42
996	VAUGHN AVE	4/29/2008	265000	37
3138	VEEDER AVE	5/1/2008	830000	174
1106	VERDANT RD	3/25/2008	395000	76
2227	VERMONT AVE	3/7/2008	500000	27
133	VILLAGE RD	5/31/2008	290000	350
26	VINCENT ST	3/20/2008	272000	28
2126	WAINWRIGHT RD	3/31/2008	225000	50
111	WALCHEST DR	4/29/2008	330000	21
123	WALCHEST DR	4/15/2008	345000	102
23	WEBSTER RD	5/9/2008	440000	20
1419	WEEPING WILLOW CT	4/24/2008	357000	62
812	WESTFIELD DR	1/11/2008	300000	74
884	WESTMINSTER DR	2/13/2008	368000	125
918	WESTMINSTER DR	1/15/2008	427000	17
1903	WHITE KNOLL DR	3/24/2008	440000	134
1648	WHITE WATER CT	3/20/2008	465000	57
1280	WHITESVILLE RD	5/6/2008	262000	78
2346	WHITESVILLE RD	5/16/2008	407500	125
2513	WHITESVILLE RD	2/29/2008	642500	485
40	WILLIAMSBURG DR	5/1/2008	270000	20
801	WILLOW RD	2/28/2008	225000	48
3304	WINDSOR AVE	4/3/2008	795000	143
204	WINGATE CT	1/28/2008	515000	101
17	WRANGLE BROOK RD	3/28/2008	270000	61
41	WRANGLE BROOK RD	1/15/2008	300000	17
58	YORKSHIRE DR	4/15/2008	339000	111

Toms River Closed Properties 01/01/2008 - 05/31/2008 N-S

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:07:29 -0700

2054	NAKISKA CT	2/29/2008	360000	156
899	NEVILLE ST	2/14/2008	200000	107
2134	NIMITZ ST	3/17/2008	215000	10
59	NORWOOD DR	5/2/2008	285250	78
26	OAK GLEN RD	4/16/2008	300000	16
87	OAK GLEN RD	2/20/2008	335000	190
116	OAK GLEN RD	2/15/2008	350000	183
24	OAK HILL DR	4/30/2008	238000	38
3632	OCEAN FRONT TERR	5/6/2008	2900000	156
17	OLIVER ST	3/11/2008	220000	92
730	OPATUT CT	2/8/2008	488000	168
310	ORMOND DR	3/31/2008	762000	40
43	OSPREY DR	3/3/2008	450000	188
113	OSPREY WAY	4/6/2008	365000	122
1110	OVERLOOK DR	3/24/2008	197500	135
31	PELICAN WAY	2/25/2008	400000	535
856	PEPPERTREE DR	5/29/2008	340000	19
35	PINE BROOK DR	5/7/2008	223500	115
2314	PINE GROVE AVE	1/25/2008	261000	115
120	PINE NEEDLE DR	1/4/2008	449900	127
112	PINEWOOD RD	4/14/2008	302000	184
1940	PINTA CT	3/20/2008	375000	140
510	PLANTE AVE	3/24/2008	595000	248
16	POINT O WOODS DR	5/28/2008	300000	24
19	POINT O WOODS DR	3/12/2008	250000	61
865	RALEIGH DR	4/1/2008	282500	338
879	RALEIGH DR	1/9/2008	225000	53
966	RALEIGH DR	1/11/2008	318000	63
1924	RAVENWOOD DR	2/15/2008	195000	55
13	RICKARD CT	1/30/2008	285000	93
70	RIVER DR	1/30/2008	153000	44
517	RIVER DR	5/30/2008	210000	206
537	RIVER DR	5/12/2008	190000	6
442	RIVER TER	5/29/2008	316000	11
115	RIVERCREST DR	3/14/2008	219900	7
1281	ROLLS CT	3/6/2008	525000	181
563	ROOSEVELT AVE	4/30/2008	285000	37
521	RUNYON DR	5/16/2008	299000	1
25	RUSSELL ST	2/19/2008	295000	28
16	SAGE RD	3/14/2008	535000	20
17	SAGE RD	5/9/2008	448500	88
877	SALEM DR	3/31/2008	235000	235
879	SALEM DR	4/29/2008	195000	84
200	SAN FERNANDO DR	3/24/2008	679900	212
523	SAN JUAN DR	3/24/2008	287500	173
58	SAND CREEK LN	3/28/2008	229000	12
69	SAND CREEK LN	2/1/2008	357000	47
17	SANDS POINT DR	1/3/2008	282500	54
1159	SATINWOOD LN	5/20/2008	510000	106
25	SEA WAY	5/9/2008	397500	96
3326	SEAVIEW RD	1/8/2008	740000	34
3381	SEAVIEW RD	4/28/2008	509000	82
8	SEWARD AVE	5/30/2008	210000	29
1926	SHORE BLVD	4/16/2008	342000	178
132	SHORE DR	4/18/2008	353000	92
180	SHORE DR	5/29/2008	243000	101
318	SILVER LAGOON DR	1/29/2008	341000	276
328	SILVER LAGOON DR	2/15/2008	370000	92
2321	SOUTH ST	3/27/2008	242000	68
29	SPRAY WAY	3/14/2008	615000	109
981	STAFFORD DR	1/4/2008	319900	72
40	STEVENS RD	4/22/2008	214500	83
134	STONEHEDGE DR	5/12/2008	415000	63
1413	SUMMIT AVE	4/22/2008	265000	19
90	SUN VALLEY RD	2/15/2008	385000	41
77	SUNRISE BLVD	3/20/2008	610000	63
22	SURF RD	2/20/2008	852000	89
46	SURF RD	5/23/2008	677000	189
62	SURF WAY	5/22/2008	446000	156
74	SUTTON PL	3/24/2008	328000	29
115	SWORDFISH WAY	2/29/2008	391500	16

Toms River Closed Properties 01/01/2008 - 05/31/2008 G-M

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:06:01 -0700

661	GARFIELD AVE	1/31/2008	268000	10
751	GARFIELD AVE	2/29/2008	185000	43
31	GATEWAY	5/1/2008	195000	20
37	GATEWAY	4/25/2008	273500	203
8	GERMANIA CT	5/16/2008	247000	140
55	GILFORD AVE	2/26/2008	210500	3
64	GRAND AVE	4/21/2008	352500	62
964	GREEN HILL BLVD	5/21/2008	276000	127
1810	GREENWOOD RD	4/10/2008	324000	126
1837	GREENWOOD RD	4/3/2008	286000	114
615	HAIFA CT	4/15/2008	315000	364
617	HAIFA CT	4/11/2008	354000	65
27	HAINES COVE DR	5/15/2008	1450000	107
146	HAMLET CT	5/29/2008	305000	113
1247	HANCOCK RD	4/18/2008	190200	307
243	HARDING AVE	5/12/2008	380000	48
409	HARDING AVE	2/14/2008	465000	108
23	HARLEY RD	1/31/2008	245200	61
6	HARPERS FERRY RD	2/1/2008	285000	153
233	HAYES CT	5/15/2008	971000	19
239	HAYES CT	4/18/2008	1675000	210
1038	HAZELWOOD RD	5/16/2008	267800	74
680	HILL RD	1/29/2008	370000	53
79	HOLLY TREE LN	5/20/2008	430000	75
2300	HUNTERS CT	5/2/2008	479900	19
15	HUNTINGTON CT	5/2/2008	434900	47
335	HYERS ST	1/24/2008	406500	129
560	INNKEEPER LN	5/30/2008	190000	29
1108	IOVINO ST	1/3/2008	429900	450
551	IRON KETTLE RD	2/8/2008	163000	96
84	IVAN RD	4/29/2008	300000	46
897	JAMESPORT DR	2/28/2008	285000	109
775	JERAH CT	4/25/2008	385000	7
203	JOHNSON RD	4/29/2008	599000	50
215	JOSEPH ST	5/30/2008	469000	79
1460	JOUET CT	5/1/2008	999000	19
268	KETTLE CREEK RD	1/8/2008	247800	165
114	KINGFISHER WAY	1/31/2008	320000	90
512	KINGSLEY CT	5/7/2008	300000	96
426	LAFAYETTE AVE	5/30/2008	235000	36
223	LAGOON RD	3/28/2008	750000	195
1062	LAKE PLACID DR	1/24/2008	333000	209
308	LANYARD RD	4/2/2008	378000	11
104	LARCH DR	3/31/2008	295000	176
216	LARUE LN	4/18/2008	366500	85
1153	LAUREL DR	1/25/2008	315000	48
36	LEONE RD	5/30/2008	257500	41
176	LIBERTY BELL RD	2/14/2008	315000	10
30	LIEN ST	5/21/2008	241000	48
536	LILLIE RD	4/16/2008	288000	229
109	LLOYD RD	3/28/2008	275000	98
3332	LONG POINT DR	4/3/2008	555000	47
305	LONGFELLOW AVE	3/19/2008	274302	45
640	LONGVIEW DR	2/25/2008	339900	21
208	MAINE ST	3/13/2008	260000	126
1060	MAPLE AVE	5/16/2008	620000	55
333	MARIA DR	2/19/2008	450000	94
3440	MARITIME DR	4/5/2008	371000	113
3472	MARITIME DR	3/20/2008	900000	17
109	MARLIN WAY	1/10/2008	355000	112
535	MARTIN RD	5/30/2008	319900	87
2524	MATSO DR	2/11/2008	460000	37
605	MCKINLEY AVE	3/14/2008	159000	328
609	MCKINLEY AVE	1/15/2008	331500	89
990	MERCER DR	3/26/2008	250000	52
944	MEREDITH DR	5/23/2008	252000	32
786	MICHIGAN AVE	4/28/2008	345000	9
1003	MIDWOOD DR	5/15/2008	235000	19
15	MILLEN DR	3/13/2008	300000	63
607	MONTANA DR	1/31/2008	340000	209
17	MORNINGSIDE DR	4/11/2008	255000	82
31	MORNINGSIDE DR	3/19/2008	243000	62
204	MORRIS BLVD	1/28/2008	400000	87
236	MORRIS BLVD	1/4/2008	125000	22
404	MORRIS BLVD	4/18/2008	165000	88
504	MORRIS BLVD	3/17/2008	260500	132
730	MORRIS BLVD	4/30/2008	200000	240
1240	MORRISTOWN DR	3/15/2008	330000	71
1021	MULBERRY PL	5/30/2008	300000	239
16	MUSKET PL	2/15/2008	270000	38

Toms River Closed Properties 01/01/2008 - 05/31/2008 A-F

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:04:32 -0700

Street Num	Street Name	Sold Date	Sold Price	DOM
70	11TH ST	2/14/2008	132000	56
10	2ND BAYWAY	4/21/2008	184900	73
102	3RD AVE	4/25/2008	950000	63
2328	5TH AVE	5/30/2008	242500	240
307	6TH AVE	3/5/2008	410000	149
308	6TH AVE	4/1/2008	484000	98
2306	6TH AVE	1/17/2008	189000	71
101	7TH AVE	3/4/2008	382500	110
51	7TH BAYWAY	5/30/2008	259000	52
210	8TH AVE	3/20/2008	360000	171
1629	ABBOTT AVE	5/15/2008	164900	141
6	ADMIRAL AVE	1/18/2008	162000	37
295	ALABAMA AVE	2/25/2008	242500	59
931	ALDEN DR	3/27/2008	325000	28
351	ALDO DR	5/2/2008	460000	165
750	AMERICANA CT	1/26/2008	346000	95
768	AMERICANA CT	2/15/2008	290000	12
612	ANTHONY AVE	5/22/2008	185567	224
624	ANTHONY AVE	1/8/2008	190000	28
811	APPLE CT	4/30/2008	240000	86
1934	ARBAR CT	3/17/2008	735000	62
162	ARIZONA AVE	2/4/2008	260000	35
259	ARKANSAS AVE	2/29/2008	236000	112
207	ATSION WAY	2/27/2008	429000	270
1130	AUDUBON DR	1/10/2008	236500	61
2518	BALFREY DR	4/18/2008	365000	140
2036	BALTIMORE AVE	4/17/2008	387500	12
17	BAMBERRY LN	3/28/2008	347500	105
18	BAMBERRY LN	3/13/2008	316000	137
508	BATCHELOR ST	3/19/2008	315000	16
837	BAY AVE	3/3/2008	350000	124
963	BAY AVE	5/20/2008	315000	132
1718	BAY BLVD	2/22/2008	458000	88
1957	BAY BLVD	5/16/2008	475000	180
41	BAY BREEZE DR	2/6/2008	2450000	63
38	BAY CREEK LN	3/14/2008	390000	40
197	BAY STREAM DR	4/29/2008	575000	105
19	BAY WAY	4/24/2008	490000	30
587	BAYVIEW DR	5/22/2008	430000	35
1260	BEAUCHAMPS PL	2/26/2008	345000	8
3458	BERGEN AVE	5/9/2008	249900	29
524	BRADLEY BLVD	4/25/2008	210000	130
989	BRIGHTWOOD DR	5/29/2008	312500	138
117	BRISCOE DR	4/30/2008	275000	104
115	BROOKS RD	4/14/2008	600000	128
583	BROOKSIDE DR	2/28/2008	280000	28
55	BUCKINGHAM DR	5/30/2008	347500	3
431	BUERMANN AVE	2/8/2008	275000	126
36	BUNKER HILL DR	4/22/2008	365000	106
1406	BURNS AVE	3/4/2008	180000	240
1740	CATHEDRAL CT	5/29/2008	510000	322
1167	CATTUS ISLAND BLVD	5/9/2008	235000	26
15	CEDAR HILL LN	4/17/2008	300000	17
337	CHERYL DR	3/19/2008	349000	183
49	CLARKSON DR	4/30/2008	460000	225
13	CLEARWATER WAY	5/22/2008	455000	40
41	COLONY RD	3/31/2008	430000	26
570	CONSTABLE PL	5/5/2008	187000	18
52	COOLIDGE AVE	4/11/2008	462000	127
551	COOLIDGE AVE	1/29/2008	260930	87
625	COOLIDGE AVE	2/21/2008	343630	233
757	COOLIDGE AVE	3/3/2008	275000	116
30	CORMORANT WAY	2/14/2008	345000	53
21	CORNWALLIS RD	5/16/2008	380000	192
21	CORY DR	1/2/2008	274000	108
1584	COUNTRY CLUB LN	4/2/2008	470000	23
26	COVE RD	4/26/2008	630000	91
1036	CRYSTAL DR	1/15/2008	281000	126
23	CULEBRA AVE	2/21/2008	442500	45
47	DAISY RD	5/7/2008	360000	4
107	DAYTON AVE	4/7/2008	200000	78
33	DEBBIE CT	3/27/2008	740000	46
593	DEER LN	2/15/2008	282000	153
226	DELLMUTH AVE	4/21/2008	577000	46
207	DICKINSON AVE	3/14/2008	270000	153
2104	DOROTHY RD	4/28/2008	290000	172
1125	DOVE ST	4/28/2008	260000	95
1126	DOVE ST	2/1/2008	230000	86
2145	DOVER PINES AVE	5/5/2008	201487	107
222	DOWN HILL RUN	3/17/2008	430000	51
9	DRAKE WAY	1/31/2008	445000	30
46	DREW PL	2/18/2008	325000	60
207	DURBOROW AVE	4/30/2008	380000	20
893	EGRET DR	1/22/2008	228500	153
108	ELIZABETH AVE	5/23/2008	138500	29
301	ESTATE POINT RD	1/7/2008	600000	289
41	FERRY LN	5/14/2008	300000	23
1004	FISCHER BLVD	1/29/2008	195000	52
357	FLAAM ST	2/29/2008	283000	12
102	FLAG POINT RD	2/8/2008	515000	91
2416	FOREST CIR	5/22/2008	440000	196
1517	FORREST TRAIL CIR	4/30/2008	535000	147
260	FORT AVE	3/11/2008	350000	15
1244	FOX HOLLOW DR	1/10/2008	440000	63

Point Pleasant Closed Sales 01-01-2008 through 05-31-2008

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:01:31 -0700

Street Num	Street Name	Sold Date	Sold Price	DOM
401	BARTON AVE	5/30/2008	275000	25
1110	BAY AVE	2/29/2008	365000	189
1912	BAY BLVD	5/21/2008	515000	34
1767	BAY ISLE DR	1/15/2008	665000	2
2005	BEAVER DAM CT	2/1/2008	330000	38
1505	BLAZE DR	1/18/2008	397500	81
1115	BRADFORD DR	2/4/2008	1550000	42
1134	BRADFORD DR	3/31/2008	440000	137
2221	BRIARWOOD LN	1/31/2008	492500	111
2506	CEDAR ST	4/9/2008	330000	40
208	CHATHAM LN	2/22/2008	360000	25
2402	CHESTNUT ST	2/22/2008	325000	147
803	CLARK ST	2/8/2008	2380000	294
809	CLARK ST	1/28/2008	380000	198
606	DELAWARE AVE	5/1/2008	277500	95
2414	DORSET DR	1/17/2008	517500	99
1549	DORSETT DOCK RD	5/19/2008	410000	94
2412	DUNKLE RD	2/29/2008	357000	41
1621	EAST DR	5/2/2008	535000	184
1665	EAST DR	3/31/2008	700000	18
2123	FOSTER RD	5/2/2008	265000	38
2221	FOSTER RD	1/4/2008	280000	44
2348	HARBOR DR	4/7/2008	307500	10
2710	HERBERTSVILLE RD	5/4/2008	730000	127
2804	HERBERTSVILLE RD	4/30/2008	230000	117
3200	HERBERTSVILLE RD	5/23/2008	235000	9
3400	HERBERTSVILLE RD	5/20/2008	265000	26
3136	HIAWATHA AVE	5/15/2008	275000	111
3137	HIAWATHA AVE	5/1/2008	310000	94
217	JAEHNEL PKWY	4/29/2008	500000	113
218	JAEHNEL PKWY	4/30/2008	514000	120
1413	JUNIPER ST	2/1/2008	592000	299
2213	LAUREL DR	1/16/2008	582193	204
917	LEIGHTON AVE	3/28/2008	458000	61
1505	LITTLEHILL RD	4/18/2008	352500	227
1549	LITTLEHILL RD	1/15/2008	1210000	63
1025	LYNNE AVE	4/10/2008	205000	109
620	MANETTA DR N	3/19/2008	310000	18
3219	MATTAPAN AVE	4/25/2008	325000	184
104	MEADOW POINT RD	2/7/2008	1645000	116
1114	NORTHSTREAM PKWY	3/14/2008	285000	202
1115	NORTHSTREAM PKWY	1/25/2008	425000	0
1308	NORTHSTREAM PKWY	4/1/2008	242500	6
1426	NORTHSTREAM PKWY	5/27/2008	317000	115
1521	NORTHSTREAM PKWY	5/7/2008	285000	79
1605	NORTHSTREAM PKWY	4/22/2008	440000	66
2602	OAK ST	5/5/2008	290000	31
514	OAK TER	4/22/2008	246000	71
542	OAK TER	5/1/2008	325000	186
907	OLD FARM RD	1/15/2008	350000	38
2332	ORIOLE WAY	1/15/2008	525000	223
311	OSBORN AVE	3/20/2008	334000	25
319	OSBORN AVE	5/26/2008	293500	52
2508	PACIFIC AVE	3/6/2008	590000	100
705	PARTRIDGE RUN	5/22/2008	270000	24
226	PAULISON AVE	4/30/2008	203500	82
1711	PERCH HOLE POINT PL	2/1/2008	1300000	240
206	RIVER AVE	4/15/2008	305000	28
1212	RIVER AVE	4/30/2008	230000	612
1338	RIVER AVE	2/22/2008	285000	61
602	RIVERWOOD AVE	5/5/2008	307000	253
2150	RIVIERA PKWY	5/29/2008	385000	15
1200	ROBERTS RD	1/10/2008	280000	72
1017	RUE AVE	4/2/2008	249900	10
1406	RUE MIRADOR	3/12/2008	600000	40
2716	SHADY GLEN AVE	1/11/2008	288500	83
814	SINCLAIR RD	3/28/2008	260000	110
1314	TREENEEDLE RD	2/1/2008	305000	86
1515	WILDWOOD AVE	2/14/2008	338500	66
1235	WILLIAM ST	4/30/2008	280000	23
1310	WILLIAM ST	4/2/2008	310000	128
2404	WILLOW ST	4/22/2008	229000	3
2610	WILLOW ST	3/14/2008	437500	110
820	WOODWILD DR	5/30/2008	300000	89

Brick Closed Sales 01/01/2008 through 05/31/2008

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:56:22 -0700

Street Num	Street Name	Sold Date	Sold Price	DOM
321	16TH AVE	1/28/2008	264710	106
444	16TH AVE	4/21/2008	285000	120
375	17TH AVE	3/13/2008	280000	105
460	17TH AVE	3/6/2008	270000	7
459	18TH AVE	3/27/2008	282500	34
248	19TH AVE	5/13/2008	245000	14
290	19TH AVE	5/30/2008	220000	59
426	19TH AVE	2/29/2008	195000	75
317	6TH AVE	1/14/2008	800000	167
395	6TH AVE	5/15/2008	224900	26
21	ADAIR DR	4/18/2008	235000	228
104	AIDA WAY	2/22/2008	329900	180
596	ALABAMA AVE	1/25/2008	299900	148
108	ALBERT ST	5/29/2008	322000	28
106	ALHAMA DR	5/7/2008	370500	8
481	ALLISON PL	5/5/2008	325000	186
539	AMHERST DR	3/14/2008	245000	98
314	APACHE LN	4/10/2008	260000	6
437	ARTHUR CT	5/1/2008	435000	230
52	ASHWOOD DR	5/19/2008	359900	45
80	ASHWOOD DR	5/13/2008	242500	128
105	ATRIUM DR	2/11/2008	365000	27
746	BALTIC DR	3/28/2008	290000	183
635	BANCROFT RD	2/28/2008	610000	98
320	BARKENTINE LN	4/30/2008	842500	311
142	BASIN AVE	2/19/2008	255000	133
546	BAXTER ST	4/21/2008	306500	49
6	BAY BRIDGE DR	3/3/2008	320000	164
76	BAY BRIDGE DR	2/28/2008	382500	17
342	BAY LN	5/28/2008	1650000	228
12	BAY VIEW DR	5/2/2008	260310	68
57	BAYWOOD BLVD	5/22/2008	265000	184
112	BAYWOOD BLVD	2/14/2008	250000	320
188	BAYWOOD BLVD	2/15/2008	150000	38
127	BLUEFIN DR	1/10/2008	390000	191
39	BOOM LN	5/22/2008	350000	21
64	BOOM LN	5/23/2008	276000	44
5	BROWER DR	2/8/2008	500000	144
981	BURBANK AVE	5/30/2008	220000	118
75	BURNT TAVERN RD	5/23/2008	235000	41
270	BURNT TAVERN RD	4/17/2008	266500	68
51	CABANA DR	5/2/2008	817000	130
4	CADIZ DR	4/4/2008	330000	15
566	CALIFORNIA AVE	3/14/2008	275000	37
166	CARTAGENA DR	3/28/2008	657500	64
168	CARTAGENA DR	4/2/2008	659900	40
46	CEDAR KNOLL DR	2/27/2008	210000	157
70	CEDARHURST RD	5/16/2008	191000	92
945	CHELSEA DR	5/22/2008	310000	233
4	CHEROKEE LN	4/29/2008	248000	55
223	CIRCLE DR	3/4/2008	270000	91
52	CLUB HOUSE RD	1/24/2008	250000	105
101	CLUB HOUSE RD	1/23/2008	579900	89
130	CLUB HOUSE RD	4/21/2008	331000	64
324	COVE DR	3/10/2008	1615000	79
207	CRANE RD	5/29/2008	315000	103
105	D ST	5/28/2008	330000	15
309	DEERFOOT LN	1/18/2008	190000	27
281	DELAWARE DR	4/1/2008	205000	17
365	DELAWARE DR	1/30/2008	300000	184
377	DELAWARE DR	1/31/2008	308000	160
338	DOGWOOD DR	5/30/2008	310000	331
600	DONALD ST	5/28/2008	247500	142
438	DRISCOL DR	1/31/2008	294900	64
474	DRISCOL DR	2/29/2008	226000	123
356	DRUM POINT RD	2/27/2008	167500	44
102	DUCHESS LN	3/10/2008	390000	84
400	EARL DR	3/24/2008	307450	173
346	EASTHAM RD	3/25/2008	315000	63
16	ELIZABETH AVE	3/28/2008	397500	22
336	EMBERLY RD	5/27/2008	278000	168
235	EMERALD DR	5/23/2008	380000	64
215	ESSEX DR	2/28/2008	375000	137
225	ESSEX DR	3/25/2008	280000	39
304	ESSEX DR	2/5/2008	177000	59
384	ESSEX DR	4/25/2008	327500	23
315	EVERGREEN DR	5/14/2008	295000	25
359	EVERGREEN DR	5/29/2008	305500	14
86	FAIRVIEW AVE	1/4/2008	519000	239
92	FAIRVIEW AVE	4/25/2008	365000	65
8	FONTAINEBLEAU DR	5/19/2008	490000	46
1616	FORGE POND RD	2/1/2008	197000	13
1622	FORGE POND RD	2/28/2008	315000	185
514	FRANCIS RD	2/26/2008	335000	166
31	GLENMERE DR	5/16/2008	347500	334
945	GLOUCESTER AVE	5/21/2008	295000	186
80	GRANADA DR	2/28/2008	415000	273
22	GREENHILL DR	5/27/2008	343000	67
662	HARBOR RD	5/5/2008	1350000	90
714	HARDEAN RD	5/9/2008	262000	325
644	HERBERTSVILLE RD	5/6/2008	589000	378
741	HERBERTSVILLE RD	5/27/2008	395000	243
1219	HERKIMER RD	3/18/2008	385000	54
620	HILL DR	5/28/2008	440000	19
656	HILLSIDE AVE	5/12/2008	390000	141
143	HILLTOP DR	3/28/2008	353000	29
829	HOLLY BERRY LN	2/26/2008	485000	85
57	HOLLY CT	2/1/2008	250000	198
30	HOLLYCREST DR	1/9/2008	335000	126
134	HOLLYWOOD DR	1/10/2008	240000	90
30	HOMESTEAD DR	3/27/2008	175000	153
2510	HOOPER AVE	5/16/2008	210000	259
14	HOOVER DR	2/29/2008	350000	67
360	HUDSON DR	3/7/2008	240000	67
352	HULSE AVE	1/18/2008	250000	150
360	HULSE AVE	5/14/2008	130000	36
225	HUXLEY DR	4/10/2008	240100	28
328	JEFFERSON CT	1/11/2008	317000	198
220	KATIE LYNN CT	5/21/2008	460000	150
240	KATIE LYNN CT	3/28/2008	350000	207
114	KENNETH PL	3/10/2008	285000	159
582	KINGFISHER CIR	3/10/2008	612500	214
636	KNOLLWOOD TER	5/30/2008	362500	75
641	KNOLLWOOD TER	1/4/2008	360000	60
52	LAGOONA DR	5/21/2008	450000	154
441	LAKE DR	4/29/2008	270000	31
264	LAKE RD	5/12/2008	375000	52
277	LAKE RD	1/3/2008	400000	30
1	LANCASTER RD	3/28/2008	178000	8
2241	LANES MILL RD	1/3/2008	345000	203
4	LEEDS CT	1/30/2008	310000	110
752	LEXINGTON DR	5/22/2008	330000	135
163	LINDBERGH DR	2/26/2008	410000	314
42	LIVERPOOL RD	1/14/2008	220000	85
61	LONDON RD	3/19/2008	183000	81
99	LONDON RD	1/4/2008	252500	20
410	MACARTHUR DR	3/14/2008	289900	56
719	MAIDENSTONE DR	4/1/2008	656990	48
229	MANDARIN RD	5/23/2008	220000	13
769	MANOR DR	2/28/2008	649000	54
699	MANTOLOKING RD	5/27/2008	215000	86
750	MAPLE AVE	4/15/2008	307500	20
20	MAPLEWOOD DR	2/29/2008	229175	105
140	MARILYN DR	1/23/2008	300000	235
649	MARK MANOR DR	5/12/2008	279000	76
30	MARY ANN DR	5/30/2008	262000	19
37	MCKAY DR	5/30/2008	160000	60
549	MICHIGAN AVE	1/11/2008	312950	54
12	MIDPARK DR	2/28/2008	285000	86
480	MOHAWK DR	2/29/2008	285000	132
127	MONTEREY DR	3/7/2008	495000	273
33	NEJECHO DR	5/2/2008	253000	103
109	NEPTUNE CT	2/29/2008	140000	160
584	NEW JERSEY AVE	4/3/2008	215000	15
530	NEW YORK AVE	4/23/2008	248051	33
817	NORTH DR	5/23/2008	668000	10
39	OAK KNOLL DR	3/14/2008	405000	52
750	OLD BURNT TAVERN RD	3/20/2008	310000	110
576	PARKER AVE	5/1/2008	900000	9
603	PARKER AVE	1/31/2008	345000	200
1612	PATRIOT AVE	3/11/2008	579900	258
41	PAUL JONES DR	2/29/2008	790000	110
220	PELLO RD	1/4/2008	240000	70
569	PENNSYLVANIA AVE	5/22/2008	295000	61
50	PERRY DR	1/4/2008	600000	149
68	PLEASANT AVE	4/21/2008	335900	45
623	POINT AVE	4/2/2008	2000000	60
451	PONTIAC AVE	5/30/2008	520000	97
238	PRINCETON AVE	4/4/2008	435000	158
557	PRINCETON AVE	3/7/2008	1500000	74
44	PRINCETON PINES PL	5/1/2008	550000	15
255	PROSPECT DR	1/24/2008	409000	85
48	QUEEN ANN RD	3/20/2008	265000	124
163	QUEEN ANN RD	5/21/2008	243000	223
8	RED MAPLE DR	5/15/2008	355000	215
968	RIDGE RD	4/4/2008	680000	181
44	RIVER PARK DR	5/21/2008	310000	70
505	RIVER PARK DR	2/8/2008	235000	3
212	RIVIERA DR	1/11/2008	298000	40
11	ROBBINS ST	4/30/2008	255000	417
16	ROBBINS ST	3/28/2008	482500	27
104	ROOSEVELT DR	3/28/2008	289900	21
965	ROSEWOOD AVE	4/21/2008	295000	16
184	ROUTE 35 N	2/27/2008	795000	63
109	ROYAL DR	1/31/2008	692500	314
77	SAILORS QUAY DR	2/29/2008	370000	83
32	SEAGOIN RD	5/12/2008	875000	56
132	SOLAR DR	4/21/2008	315000	149
789	SOUTH DR	4/14/2008	1785000	48
795	SOUTH DR	3/17/2008	850000	10
801	SOUTH DR	2/9/2008	1150000	206
20	SPARK DR W	2/22/2008	127500	155
319	SPRUCE DR	5/30/2008	279000	49
266	SPRUCEWOOD DR	1/31/2008	220000	90
119	SQUAN BEACH DR	5/15/2008	2050000	50
140	ST LAWRENCE BLVD	4/14/2008	470000	21
870	STAPLETON AVE	1/11/2008	279000	35
128	STEPHEN RD	3/5/2008	177000	22
461	STEWART AVE	3/31/2008	240500	64
24	STUYVESANT RD	3/14/2008	239000	63
112	SUBURBAN RD	3/28/2008	322500	118
70	SUNSET RD	5/7/2008	205850	77
740	SYCAMORE DR	5/5/2008	265000	104
134	TACKLE AVE	3/21/2008	295000	16
156	TAFT DR	5/2/2008	240750	49
98	TAYLOR BLVD	1/16/2008	250000	88
31	TOLEDO DR	5/13/2008	413500	181
123	TRUMAN DR	3/10/2008	270000	90
337	TUSCALOOSA LN	1/4/2008	510000	58
233	UTAH TRL	5/20/2008	340000	213
293	VAN AVE	1/15/2008	440000	192
275	VAN ZILE RD	4/18/2008	255000	142
257	VERMONT DR	5/2/2008	290000	203
213	VERONICA DR	4/18/2008	339000	127
16	VIEW DR	5/30/2008	250000	152
965	WABASH AVE	5/27/2008	258000	99
13	WHITE PINE CT	4/28/2008	333000	137
602	WINDCREST CT	1/11/2008	465000	364
66	WOOD AVE	4/11/2008	260000	3

--Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the Monmouth County

Weekends At Allaire State Park

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:21:00 -0700

Steal The Wheel In Concert Friday April 25 & Saturday April 26 8 PM
Tickets are $12.00 per person.
Seating is Limited and Advance Ticket Purchase is Required.
Contact the Allaire Village Office to purchase your tickets via Credit Card.

Join us for an evening of Blue Grass Music by Steal The Wheel in the Second Concert in the 2008 Allaire Village Concert Series. Steal The Wheel features locally and regionally-based musicians performing traditional and contemporary bluegrass music providing a memorable evening for everyone. Concert will be held in the climate controlled Allaire Village Chapel.

Spring Flea Market Saturday May 3

8am - 3 pm. • Admission $1 Adults • Children Under 12 Free Rain Date Sunday May 4

Allaire Village Inc. is hosting its Annual Spring Flea Market as a fund-raiser in the Show Field at Historic Village at Allaire in Allaire State Park. Over 125 vendors will display old, new and hand-made items of all types.

This event is a fund-raiser benefiting the historic and educational programs presented at Historic Village at Allaire by the non-profit organization, Allaire Village Inc

Brielle Updated

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:59:26 -0700

508 Woodland Ave Brielle

HOME IS SHEET ROCKED. Award winning NJ builder offering class, style and craftsmanship in this new construction. Bright & Airy gourmet kitchen with granite counter-tops, Aristokraft Cabinetry. Wine Cooler, Stainless Steel Appliances & Island. Hardwood on the entire open first floor & all hallways. Fireplace, French door & decorative moldings This is a beautiful floor plan! Walk to yacht club and downtown on beautiful summer evenings Just minutes to the beach and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean

Call DAWN MARIE WHITE 732-528-6800 EXT. 204 CELL 732-581-9414

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Status:	Active (1/17/2008) Cat:SF	MLS#:	20802596md
Type:	Detached	ListPrice:	$829,900
County:	Monmouth	ApxYrBlt:	2008
Muni:	BRIELLE	ApxSqFt:	3,315 SqFt
Postal	508 WOODLAND AVE	Rooms:	11
Address:	BRIELLE, NJ 08730	Bedrooms:	4
Area/Sec:	NONE	Baths:	3/1
Cmplx/Sub:	NONE	Levels:	3
ParcelID:	00032-0001-00024-	Bsmt:	Y
LotSz/Acr:	50X150/	FP/#:	Y/1
ElemSch:	BRIELLE	Garage:	Y/1 Car
MiddleSch:	BRIELLE	WF:	N
HighSch:	MANASQUAN	WV:	N
OthElem:	BRIELLE	WtrTyp:
OthHigh:	ST. ROSE	Handicap:	N:
Style:	Custom, UpperLvl
Model:	LsePurch:
Zoning:	Resident	LnkdML#:
Directions:	Union ave to 71 to Woodland

TaxYr:	2007	LandAsmt:	441,900	NewCnstr:	Y	DeedRestr:
Taxes:	$6,678	ImprAsmt:	158,100	Farm:	N	FarmAssd:
SpecAsmt:	TotAsmt:	600,000	AsmtStat:	ToBeAssd

Assoc:	N	MgmtType:	NoManagement	AssocMgmt:	MgmtPhone:	AppEscrowReq:
AssocFee:	$0/	FeeIncl:	CommonEle:

Room Type	Lvl	Dimnsns	Room Type	Lvl	Dimnsns	Room Type	Lvl	Dimnsns	#BsmtBth:
Family	1	17'8x13'4	Bedrm:Master	2	17'4x16	Bedrm:Master	3	13'8x16'4	#Lvl1Bths:
Kitchen	1	11'8x16	Bedroom	2	11x14'4	Media	3	13'8x16'8	#Lvl2Bths:
Dining	1	13'8x11	Bedroom	2	11'8x12'4	Bath:Full	3	#Lvl3Bths:
Breakfast	1	11'8x11	Bath:Master	2	9'8x16	Library	1	11x11'4

Interior:
Foy:	LR:	DR:	DecMold
GR/FR:	FP-Gas	Kit:	FLR-Wood	MBR:	Walk-in, Fullbath
MBA:	Ceramic, Dbl Sinks	Flr:	Wood, Ceramic	Bsmt:	Full
HVAC:	2zoneAc, 2zoneHt	Fuel:	NatGas	WatHt:	Nat Gas
Exterior:	Porch/op
Gar:	Attached, DirectE	Park:	Asphalt	Roof:	Timberli
Lot:	Pool:	N:	Bldg:
Siding:	WtSw:	Public Sewer, Public Water	DOM/CDOM:	99/99
Included:	Dishwash, Microwav, Lite Fix
Excluded:

--Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2008 by the Monmouth County Association of REALTORS®
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Provided by DAWN M. WHITE of CROSSROADS REALTY INC-WALL on 4/25/2008 9:56:41 PM

17 Lot Sub-Division Beachwood

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:47:15 -0700

WindRiver Developers & Crossroads Realty Inc Regional Office

Presents

Cranbury Road Estates

Fine Homes For The Modest Buyer

Beautiful 17 Lot Sub-division 13 lots left

Prices starting $356,900 from 1850 Sq.Ft. To 2250 Sq.Ft.

Beautiful family neighborhood, all models offer 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & 9' Ceilings

Open Floor Plans in a Country Setting

Call Dawn Marie White For Floor Plans direct at 732-581-9414 Cell

Visit the models Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exit 80 Make towards route 9 south ( Access Road ) Make right at light on Surf to right on Maple

The Count Basie Theater Red Bank

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:27:50 -0700

The history of The Count Basie Theater

Even though there were already several other theatres in the Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey by 1925 (including the Strand, Palace, Empire and Lyric Theatres), on July 29, 1925 the Red Bank Register reported that Joseph Oschwald of Little Silver had announced plans to build a theatre on Monmouth Street.

Projected to open eight months later on April 1, 1926, the new theatre would have seating for about 2,000 persons and be equipped for moving pictures, vaudeville and dramatic shows. The ninety foot by one hundred and ten foot theatre would include a wide lobby on Monmouth Street flanked by two storefronts, and a stage entrance for scenery via a ten-foot wide strip of land around the corner on Pearl Street. The noted theatre architect Thomas W. Lamb was reported to be drawing the plans for the new building, with an exterior of white terra cotta, and an interior finished in Old Gold and Red. The property and the rights of way for the land were purchased for $21,000, and the projected construction cost was $300,000 to $500,000.

For the next forty-seven years the theatre was one of the highlights of nightlife in downtown Red Bank, and it outlasted all of its contemporaries, including the Strand, Palace, Empire and Lyric Theatres. Walter Reade himself would operate the theatre for decades using several corporate entities, including Walter Reade's Theatre, Inc., Perthbank Realty, Inc., which acquired the building in 1951, and Carlton Operating Co., which acquired Perthbank Realty in 1970.

The theatre would operate through the golden age of radio and television, and through the rise and fall of drive-ins, until finally the dawn of shopping mall culture and multiplex cinemas would draw enough people out of downtown that the building was no longer profitable, and it went dark in 1970.

In 1973, as the result of a significant anonymous donation, the Monmouth County Arts Council was able to acquire the building and preserve the now historic theatre for cultural uses. It was renamed the Monmouth Arts Center. On December 28, 1973, the building was purchased for $96,665; several hundred thousand dollars less than it cost to construct 47 years earlier. Included in the purchase were the storefront leases of the Greater Red Bank Area Jaycees, the Outreach Center and the Monmouth County Unit of the New Jersey Association for Retarded Children; an automatic ticket machine; a steel rod ticket box; a set of plastic marquee letters; two projectors with Motio-Grapher bases and Simplex-Sound Heads; assorted lenses; a Strong Trouper follow spot; assorted lighting and sound gear; a baby grand piano; and drapes and drops including the original Act Curtain.

Today, much remains the same about the building. Despite the Red Bank Register's 1926 report that the theatre's original name would be effaced from the façade, the word "State" and the initials "ST" for "State Theatre" are still visible on the peak of the building's façade. The old storefronts still flank the lobby entrance, and the magnificent dome still dominates the theatre's expansive ceiling. The original Act Curtain is still in use. Stage scenery is still loaded in via a ten foot wide strip of land off of Pearl Street, a tribute to the ingenuity and perseverance of the theatre's current stage crew when one considers that vaudeville performances generally relied upon backdrops, and modern scenery, staging and sound gear are now delivered in a tractor trailer or two.

Yet much is different. No longer a commercial concern for the benefit of a private partnership, the Count Basie Theatre is now owned and operated by the Count Basie Theatre, Inc., a nonprofit corporation formed solely to operate the theatre for the benefit of the community. The Theatre presents "live" music, dance, theatrical performances, and with the restoration of our projections equipment, films are once again being shown.

Enjoy an evening out with family and firends.There is something for everyone to enjoy this spring.

3-30 Monmouth Symphony

4-9 Joe Jackson

4-16 Asia

4-18 Pat Benatar

4-26 Pat Cooper "An evening of laughs"

5-17 Led Zeppelin

5-18 Beethoven Beethoven

Short Sales

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:05:01 -0700

A short sale is when a lender accepts a discount on a mortgage to avoid a possible foreclosure auction or bankruptcy. Instead of buying from a seller, you are purchasing the property directly from the lender for a discount. For example: A homeowner, who is facing foreclosure, has an existing first mortgage of $300,000. You write an offer to the lender for $220,000, which is accepted as full payment for the loan. This is a short sale. Why are they willing to take such a discount? Several reasons. First of all, banks do not like excess inventory and bad loans on their books; therefore, if they see an opportunity where they can sell the property without a huge loss, they will do it. Secondly, lenders know they could lose a lot more money if the property goes to auction. There are so many fees involved if the property goes to auction, that they would be better off taking the discount beforehand and be finished with the headache of it all.

Buying and flipping ~What to expect~Hidden expenses~

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:53:53 -0700

Here are two interesting videos that will inform new real estate investors about hidden expenses that should be considered when your thinking of buying a home to flip in today's market. Most times, new investors do not take into consideration closing costs and other essential fees that will take money out of your bottom line.

An interesting fact within the video is these investors always get performance agreements from their sub-contractors. Since time is money when your looking to buy and flip a home. The holding /carrying costs can eat up profits quickly if your not prepared.

Sales Strategies

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:29:41 -0700

Nido Qubein a man who came to the United States as a teenager with little knowledge of English, no contacts and only $50 in his pocket, yet ended up a mega success story. listen to what he has to say about success. Nido's business savvy led him to help start a bank in 1986 and today he serves on the board and executive committee of a Fortune 500 financial corporation with 115 billion-dollars in assets and 25,000 employees. He is also chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company with 218 stores in 42 states. He serves on the boards of several national organizations including the La-Z-Boy Corporation, one of the world's largest and most recognized furniture retailers. Nido Qubein is the chairman of an international consulting firm and recipient of the highest awards given for professional speakers including the Cavett, the Speakers Hall of Fame, Horatio Alger Award. Toastmasters International named him the Top Business and Commerce Speaker and awarded him the Golden Gavel Medal. He served as president of the National Speakers Association which has a membership of 4,000 professionals and is the founder of the National Speakers Association Foundation where the highest award for Philanthropy is named for him.

Nibo delivers A Great Message. These CD's are must haves for a salespersons DVD library. Nibo gets into motivation for success with humor and life experiences,and gives you great sales tips. Being Able to communicate effectively take work and it takes being a good listener. If you listen to the tips Nibo gives throughout theses DVD's it will help make you become a better communicator. You will not be disappointed! I even watched it with my 10 year old son.

The two DVD"S that I 've experienced are.

The Art of Effective Communication: A Live Presentation

This live presentation showcases Nido Qubein's expertise in the world of communication. He shares tips on how to connect with others and thrive in today's demanding business market. Through humor and real life examples, he offers meaningful communication strategies for cutting through the clutter and having your voice heard.

From Success to Significance: A Live Presentation (DVD)

This information-packed presentation will inspire and motivate professionals to grow their businesss to new heights. Recorded before a live audience in Palm Springs, CA, Nido Qubein focuses on the power of branding to build a sustainable business model. His humorous anecdotes and powerful points of wisdom are applicable to most any business or professional situation. You can find these and his other CD's at

https://www1034.ssldomain.com/nidoqubein/index.cfm

Monmouth County 2007 Sales MCAR

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:33:51 -0700

ABE ABERDEEN	198	$68,154,265	$344,213
ALH ALLENHURST	5	$7,310,000	$1,462,000
ALL ALLENTOWN	22	$7,760,960	$352,771
ASB ASBURY PARK	57	$18,687,700	$327,854
ATL ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS	49	$25,918,900	$528,957
AVO AVON-BY-THE-SEA	16	$15,765,000	$985,313
BEL BELMAR	39	$24,328,889	$623,818
BRA BRADLEY BEACH	44	$27,568,702	$626,561
BRI BRIELLE	47	$42,637,398	$907,179
COL COLTS NECK	94	$99,849,900	$1,062,233
DEA DEAL	3	$7,350,000	$2,450,000
EAT EATONTOWN	62	$24,817,900	$400,289
ENG ENGLISHTOWN	9	$3,006,500	$334,056
FAI FAIR HAVEN	96	$67,845,649	$706,726
FAR FARMINGDALE	10	$4,000,500	$400,050
FRB FREEHOLD BORO	79	$24,497,700	$310,097
FRE FREEHOLD TWP	197	$104,088,370	$528,367
HAZ HAZLET	182	$61,411,581	$337,426
HIG HIGHLANDS	56	$23,303,350	$416,131
HOL HOLMDEL	133	$116,323,469	$874,613
HOW HOWELL	429	$172,816,902	$402,837
INT INTERLAKEN	8	$6,592,650	$824,081
KEA KEANSBURG	96	$20,300,914	$211,468
KEY KEYPORT	48	$14,448,791	$301,016
LAK LAKE COMO	27	$9,427,050	$349,150
LIT LITTLE SILVER	71	$52,277,649	$736,305
LOC LOCH ARBOUR VILLAGE	1	$2,500,000	$2,500,000
LON LONG BRANCH	105	$47,454,800	$451,950
MAN MANALAPAN	346	$192,344,339	$555,908
MAQ MANASQUAN	82	$57,302,878	$698,816
MAR MARLBORO	307	$187,288,146	$610,059
MAT MATAWAN	74	$28,663,815	$387,349
MID MIDDLETOWN	591	$283,820,658	$480,238
MIL MILLSTONE(MON)	72	$47,479,633	$659,439
MON MONMOUTH BEACH	30	$31,337,000	$1,044,567
NEP NEPTUNE CITY	43	$12,368,713	$287,644
NPT NEPTUNE TWP	242	$93,530,659	$386,490
OCE OCEAN(MON)	167	$82,768,016	$495,617
OCP OCEANPORT	39	$25,785,300	$661,162
OLD OLD BRIDGE	1	$450,000	$450,000
RED RED BANK	74	$35,843,900	$484,377
ROO ROOSEVELT	5	$1,168,350	$233,670
RUM RUMSON	116	$163,475,450	$1,409,271
SEA SEA BRIGHT	15	$12,488,000	$832,533
SEG SEA GIRT	50	$81,295,400	$1,625,908
SHB SHREWSBURY BORO	43	$24,899,920	$579,068
SPH SPRING LK HEIGHTS	37	$20,331,000	$549,486
SPR SPRING LAKE	57	$117,736,500	$2,065,553
TIN TINTON FALLS	81	$38,019,098	$469,372
UNI UNION BEACH	74	$20,439,588	$276,211
UPF UPPER FREEHOLD	66	$35,377,231	$536,019
WAL WALL	202	$114,112,798	$564,915
WLB WEST LONG BRANCH	40	$21,179,450	$529,486

Information supplies from The Monmouth County Association of realtors. Please note that Finite numbers can be obtained through the national association of realtors and the state of New Jersey.

According to MCAR List-it system there were 5037 residential sales in Monmouth County in 2007 with an average sale price of $561,833.

Dawn Marie White

Broker-Sales Manager

Purchasing Vacant Land 2

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:41:16 -0700

Purchasing Vacant Land 2 (edit/delete)

Are you considering buying property near tidal water? Building a home, a retail center, or marina? Are you proposing a development? Or maybe an addition to an existing structure in a coastal town? If so, here are things to consider

Waterfront Development Permit

The Waterfront Development Law, passed in 1914, seeks to limit problems that new development could cause for existing navigation channels, marinas, moorings, other existing uses, and the environment.

The Waterfront Development Law regulates not only activities in tidal waters, but also the area adjacent to the water, extending from the mean high water line to the first paved public road, railroad or property line. This extends at least 100 feet but no more than 500 feet inland from the tidal water body.

Other reasons you need a Waterfront Development Permit docks, piers, pilings, bulkheads, marinas, bridges, pipelines, cables and dredging.

Coastal Wetland Permit

The land immediately adjacent to tidal water often contains coastal wetlands. The Wetlands Act of 1970 requires the DEP to regulate coastal wetlands. Any time land is located near tidal water there is a good possibility of coastal wetlands on the property.

Some signs of wetlands are tall reeds and grasses, or ground that is often soggy. The regulated coastal wetlands are shown on maps prepared by the DEP. These maps are available for public inspection at each county clerk's office.

You must have a coastal wetlands permit to excavate, dredge, fill or place a structure on any coastal wetland shown on the maps.

There are two types of wetlands (Isolated) when the water within the property is not connected to a larger body of water and (Un-isolated) meaning there is a finger or stream running within the property that is connected to a larger protected body of water.

Isolated wetlands qualify for a general fill permit. Visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/

Tidelands License

Tidelands, also known as "riparian lands" are lands now or formerly flowed by the tide of a natural waterway. This includes lands that were previously flowed by the tide but have been filled and are no longer flowed by the tide. These lands are owned by the people of the State of New Jersey. You must first get permission from the State to use these lands, in the form of a tidelands license, lease or grant, and you must pay for this use.

Always remember Take time for due diligence and make sure you have a knowldegable realtor. You can loose a lot of money if your lead in the wrong direction and your not aware of these laws & permits.

The Power Of Business Networking

James J White Realtor Associate (Crossroads Realty Inc) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:48:37 -0700

As soon as one enters college, he is told about the importance of networking. While counselors and professors have their own theories regarding business networking, you may want to apply these basic tips if you wish to stand out from the clutter.

what is networking about?

Networking is far more than shaking hands, introducing yourself and being seen. It's about presence, integrity and having a vision that transcends individuals' goals; bringing ideas and people together that would have otherwise never crossed paths.

In fact, the interesting thing about networking is that it is very much like sports. How so? Simple. Some may think that you are out to score 93 goals or notch 216 points. But you're not after either; all you want is to win the Stanley Cup, proverbially speaking of course.

So you are willing to set up your teammates, both new and old, as many times as possible in order for them to shoot and score. Of course, one cannot help but get upset if the person you are setting up never shoots, let alone scores.

Is networking that straightforward? Of course not. In sports, the identity of your teammate and opponent is pretty much a black and white issue. But in business, it's gray at best. In fact, teammates can easily become opponents. In sports, teams announce deals; in business, the press release can come in the form of a stab in the back.

The other big difference is that athletes kill themselves all season for that year-end loot. Business is not about seasons. Yes, companies measure results in quarters and fiscal years, but a company is a going concern that will operate forever -- in theory. Hence the old rat race analogy in corporate America, and why some of us have decided to veer away from the corporate game for another challenge, in which you are master of your own destiny.

getting burned

Do people act selfishly? Well, not on purpose. By nature, human beings are out to survive... remember Darwin's "survival of the fittest"? Most people cannot fathom why you would want to help others out. What are you after? Their job? Their money? Their girl? All of the above of course -- no, no, none of that.

You have a greater idea. And you know that in order to get there, you need to set up as many people as possible. You could have the best story to tell, but unless you get that story out to as many people as possible, it's not much more than a fleeting thought.

So, if someone crosses you in business, what do you do? I can tell you that there is so much to accomplish in business, that holding grudges and remaining bitter is a recipe for self-destruction. You're better off simply chalking it up as an experience and a lesson learned, and moving away.

The best part is if you ever run into these people again, they see you and wonder whether revenge is on your mind. But you should just go on your merry way and keep on living, and let others live. Your blasé attitude will shock them enough, trust me.

manage your expectations

The main thing is that you are out to help others and yes, "make a name" for yourself. But before you get cocky and demand the moon in return, make sure that you have a track record and people's confidence. Otherwise, you are nothing but an empty promise.

As a result, if you want to earn a paycheck and punch out, then networking is not for you. But if you want to be a "mover and shaker," as they say, then understand that your cell phone will probably ring off the hook and your inbox will be jammed.

How do you expand your network?

what's all this about?

Great question. As we pile on the experience, we must acknowledge that we are not representing the Salvation Army. It's one thing to refer someone for a job, or open doors by making a call or two. But at which point do you go from being an acquaintance of the company, to a stakeholder who should be compensated? We will return to this topic in an upcoming article.

What drives some is their reputation, earning others' confidence and trust, having others want them to be part of their business, or having senior people treat them the way they know they should be treated -- with respect. It's a shame, but not every young professional acquires such an opportunity.

Corporate etiquette is all about letting the younger generations learn the ropes, but if you see that you can overtake them in one corner, then forget about this game and find a better challenge.

build your house of cards

Business cards are nice and dandy, but they are virtually useless. Yes, in some instances, you should use them as billboards and hand them out. But for the most part, when you meet someone, do not push your card on them like everyone else. By not shoving your business card onto someone, you already stand out. Also, you want to win the mover over with what you have to say. When he notices you saying something interesting and doesn't know who you are, he'll want to know... and fast. Then he'll offer his card to you, or better yet, simply present himself. And if you knew of him beforehand but he didn't know you, then consider it a job well done.

make people mesh

Now assume you have collected your share of business cards, beamed enough people. What next? Do you sit on your business contacts and keep them to yourself or do you share the wealth?

For one thing, keeping contacts to yourself is not even advantageous in the short term; it's detrimental to growing one's network. Think of it; you may have friends from various circles, and your best bet is to make people familiar with one another -- there you have it, you just expanded your network exponentially. The plus? Everyone else sees that you like to help others out.

bring things together

Few people have the capacity to make things happen. Even fewer can walk into a room, sit down with leaders from various companies, and present a vision and action plan to make something happen. Recent Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel was instrumental in the Viacom deal last year, and it's this ability to bring people and ideas together, despite egos, that will make you rise to the top quickly.

If you can pitch to big cheeses and interest them in what you have to offer, then they'll want you by their side. This is business networking. Shoving your card in their faces when they already get two hundred per day is not. Having them ask "who are you ?" is.

it's a people thing

Networking is first and foremost a people business. You want to bring people and ideas together, but the last thing you want to do is waste others' time with empty promises. As a result, show your respect by inviting them to highly relevant events, where you are confident that they will meet someone who is or will be of interest to them.

be unselfish

Do not be self-serving. Too many people were selfish when I was in school and started out in business. These people may even be around you as you read this; they are part of the setting and you cannot do anything about it. But know that it makes sense to sacrifice at times, and even if you do something that will not yield any direct results, it may be a great decision in the long haul.

benefit of it all

Be sure that what you are doing yields some benefit; do not pretend to be a mover and shaker for the sake of saying that you are busy; know people and understand business. You will be measured based on results, so act smart and let your track record be the judge.

By Ash Karbasfrooshan
Career Correspondent