ocean county real estate: Spring Lawn Care Guide
- 05/18/20 02:11 PM
Tired of looking out the window at your dull, dormant lawn? And who says you have to hire a professional to have a lawn that will be the envy of the neighborhood? A little prep now will give you a green lawn all summer long.
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And if you’re thinking of selling your home in the near future, first impressions are important, and curb appeal is the first impression people have of your home. Winter can be especially tough on curb appeal, as cold temperatures, high winds, and the freeze-thaw cycle can … (1 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Avoid Fads When Decorating Your Ocean County Home
- 03/23/20 01:47 PM
Trend or Fad? Knowing the Difference Could Save You Money
When updating your Ocean County home (particularly to put on the market), It's a good idea to incorporate current trends into your renovations. There's a fine line between trends and fads however, and the difference can affect your buyer pool.
Fads are characterized by an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, but they tend to fade in popularity quickly, and have little basis in practicality.
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Trends have longer lifespans and are more sustainable as a market force. Trends indicate the general direction that something is … (2 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Buying a Home in Ocean County?
- 04/15/19 10:14 AM
If you are debating purchasing a home in Ocean County right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market.
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Ask yourself the following three questions to help determine if now is a good time for you to buy in today’s market.
1. Why am I buying a home in the first place?
This is truly the most important question to answer. Forget the finances for a … (0 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Single Women Are Buying Real Estate at an Unprecedented Rate
- 11/20/18 08:08 AM
Single women are buying homes and condos at what may be more than twice the rate of single males, and the trend appears to be accelerating.
Single women accounted for 18 percent of all home purchases last year compared with just 7 percent by single men, according to survey data from the National Association of Realtors. This makes single women the second-largest segment in the home-purchase marketplace, behind married couples.
Citing data from the most recent U.S. Census Current Population Survey, which covered 60,000 households, Ralph McLaughlin, chief economist for consulting firm Veritas Urbis Economics, found that the share of home purchases by … (0 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Myths Holding Back Home Buyers in Ocean County
- 11/08/18 05:15 AM
If you think you can't afford to buy a home Ocean County, you may want to think again! Research shows that buyers don't always know the facts when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Compare the myths with actual requirements for a down payment, credit score and maximum debt-to-income ratio.
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Urban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership: Down Payment, Credit, and Affordability,” which revealed that,
“Consumers often think they need to put more money down to purchase a home than is actually required. In a 2017 survey, 68% of renters cited saving for a down payment as … (1 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Where are Ocean County Home Values Headed?
- 10/29/18 01:31 PM
Homes in Ocean County have been appreciating at a very good rate over the last couple of years. So where are Ocean County home values headed in the next few years?
Selected Ocean County towns median home price increases over the last year.
Manahawkin – + 3.85% Barnegat – + 13.70% Lacey Twp – + 6.30 Bayville – + 11.00 Toms River – + 4.00 Brick Twp – + 4.61 Pt. Pleasant – + 8.71 What's Your Ocean County Home Worth?
There are many questions about where home prices will be next year as well as where they may be headed over the next several years to come. We have … (0 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Affordable Housing in Ocean County
- 10/12/18 05:12 AM
Home prices in Ocean County continue to rise, but there are still homes available in the $250,00 and less price range. We have all seen the headlines that report that buying a home is less affordable today than it was at any other time in the last ten years, and those headlines are accurate. But, have you ever wondered why the headlines don’t say the last 25 years, the last 20 years, or even the last 11 years?
The reason is that homes were less affordable 25, 20, or even 11 years ago than they are today.
Obviously, buying a home is more … (1 comments)
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ocean county real estate: What the Heck is PMI and What's the Cost?
- 09/27/18 07:49 AM
What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) and What’s The Cost of NOT Paying PMI?
Private mortgage insurance, also called PMI, is a type of mortgage insurance you might be required to pay for if you have a conventional loan. Like other kinds of mortgage insurance, PMI protects the lender not you if you stop making payments on your loan.
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time home-buyer as median incomes, rents, and home prices all vary depending on where you live.
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There is a common misconception among homebuyers that a 20% down payment is … (1 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Get Ready for Spring Cleaning
- 04/05/18 08:21 AM
The temperatures in Ocean County should be getting warmer next week... and it's about time! Are you ready to dive in and do a deep clean of your house this spring? Here are 6 great tips on how you can tackle your cleanup list as quickly as possible.
Wear comfortable, old clothes that you won't mind staining or getting dirty.
Take stock of your cleaning needs and supplies. Don’t want until you’re about to clean the oven to find out that you don’t have any oven cleaner left. Have everything on hand and ready to go for a smooth time.
Turn off the TV … (3 comments)
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ocean county real estate: The Compound Effect: Building Your Household’s Wealth
- 01/10/18 12:16 AM
Wealth is within reach for many people; however, according to a recent study, 63 percent of Americans said it’s not likely they’ll become rich.1 While younger people are more likely to say they’ll achieve wealth one day, only 34 percent of people aged 30 to 49 and 21 percent of people aged 50 or older say the same. There is no secret to becoming rich: it takes time, sacrifice and good financial sense. Here are a few ways to build your household’s wealth.
Let Compound Interest Work for You
Compound interest is your interest earning interest. While the concept may work against you … (1 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Make the Right Home Improvements!
- 11/28/17 03:55 PM
Top 4 Home Renovations for Maximum ROI
If you're thinking about sinking some money into home improvement projects this year, keep a few things in mind. What you'll get back on your investment depends on the value of your house, the value of houses in your immediate neighborhood, the housing market where you live, how soon you sell after making improvements, and the quality of the project itself. Installing a $10,000 stove in a $200,000 house, for example, "just doesn't compute." Nor does it make sense to spend significant amounts of money to update your kitchen if your house is the only … (2 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Is 2017 the Year to Buy Your Dream Home in Ocean County?
- 05/08/17 02:27 PM
Is 2017 the Year to Buy Your Dream Home in Ocean County?
If you are considering moving up to your dream home in Ocean County, it may be better to do it earlier in the year than later. The two components of your monthly mortgage payment (home prices and interest rates) are both projected to increase as the year moves forward, and interest rates may increase rather dramatically. Here are some predictions on where rates will be by the end of the year:
Freddie Mac - “While full employment and rising inflation are signs of a strong economy, they also have the potential … (0 comments)
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ocean county real estate: 3 Charts That Shout, ‘List Your Ocean County Home Today!’
- 04/26/17 04:25 PM
In school, we all learned the theory of supply and demand. When the demand for an item is greater than the supply of that item, the price will surely rise. In Ocean County, the demand for homes is exceeding the supply.
SUPPLY
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently reported that the inventory of homes for sale stands at a 3.8-month supply. This is considerably lower than the 6-month supply necessary for a normal market.
Here are the supply of homes for selected communities in Ocean County:
Point Pleasant - 5.01 months Brick Twp - 4.46 months Toms River - 4.03 months Berkeley (Bayville) - … (0 comments)
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ocean county real estate: 5 Reasons to Sell Your Home In Ocean County Before Peak Selling Season
- 03/01/17 06:02 AM
A common thought in real estate is never list your Ocean County home in the winter offseason. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat sellers alike, this saying encourages many would-be sellers to wait until the spring peak to list their homes. However, studies show that homes listed in the winter offseason not only sell faster than those in the spring, but sellers also net more above their asking price at this time. Don’t wait until spring to sell your Ocean County Home. If you’ve been thinking of selling your home, here are five compelling reasons to list now.
Take … (0 comments)
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ocean county real estate: How Long Do Families Stay in Their Homes Before They Sell?
- 02/28/17 02:20 PM
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home. As the graph below shows, for over twenty years (1985-2008), the median tenure averaged exactly six years. However, since 2008, that average is almost nine years – an increase of almost 50%.
Why the dramatic increase?
The fall in home prices during the housing crisis left many homeowners in a negative equity situation (where their home was worth less than the mortgage on the property). Also, the uncertainty of the … (1 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Ocean County Home Show, 2016
- 01/19/16 09:13 PM
Winter is the perfect time to begin planning that special spring home or garden project, and there is no better time or place in New Jersey to gather new ideas and find reliable home professionals than at the Ocean County Home Show!
This three-day event features more than 150 of the area’s top home improvement companies under one roof. From basic home improvements and maintenance projects to major renovations and new construction, the Ocean County Home Show can help you find the right home professional to get your project done right.
Begin your home project in one place and save time by meeting … (2 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Fun Things to Do in Ocean County January 18, 19, 20, 21 2013
- 01/18/13 08:45 AM
Things to do in Ocean County January 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2013 Fun things to do in Toms River, Berkeley, Lacey Twp, Barnegat, Manahawkin, Brick, Point Pleasant and throughout Ocean County.
January 18
Ocean County Open House - Shop for your dream home on The Jersey Shore. - www.openhouseoceancounty.com
Basement Musicians, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 8 pm. Donation. Country, folk, and classic rock favorites. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Winter Schedule, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Legends of the Night Sky: Orion, 7:00 pm and Wonders of the Winter Sky, … (3 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Buying a Hurricane Sandy Damaged Home on The Jersey Shore
- 01/13/13 12:53 AM
Do I need to raise my home on the Jersey Shore in Ocean County? If I buy a home that’s been damaged by Hurricane Sandy, do I have to raise the home 2 feet? 4 feet? 10 feet or not at all? The answer? No one has really made the decision yet.
We do know that federal government is poised to expand flood zones and push for increases in building elevations along the The Jersey Shore in the wake of flooding from Hurricane Sandy.
FEMA was planning to revise flood-elevation rules next year, but due to the extensive damage caused by the … (4 comments)
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ocean county real estate: 2012 Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show
- 09/29/12 12:36 AM
30th Annual Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show. The nationally-acclaimed "Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show" highlights the working decoy and the South Jersey waterfowling heritage.
There will be skeet shooting, decoy carving, retrieving, duck and goose calling. There also will be numerous gunning displays, model boats, art and photography.
This year will mark the second Delmarva long-distance and high-jump dock dog competition. This event will be held near Lake Pohatcong.
Another event is the New Jersey Duck Calling Championship. The winner of this event will represent the state at the world championship in Stuttgart, Ark., in November.
September 29, 2012 - September 30, … (0 comments)
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ocean county real estate: Flood Insurance on The Jersey Shore in Ocean County
- 09/13/12 10:27 PM
Buying a home on The Jersey Shore in Ocean County may require you to get flood insurance.
Flood insurance in places like Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Park, Seaside Heights, Brick Twp, Toms River, Bayville, Lanoka Harbor, Forked River, Waretown, Barnegat and Stafford Twp is probably necessary depending on your proximity to the ocean or Barnegat Bay. Makes sense right? Well, not ALL lagoon front properties require flood insurance, though most do.
The National Flood Insurance Program is Federally subsideized program which enables Ocean County home owners to purchase flood insurance at a reduced rate.
Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of … (3 comments)
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