Wordpress.com vs. Wordpress.org

Which One is the Way to Go?

        I am looking to start a blog besides this one here on activerain.  Everyone seems to suggest wordpress to me.  I have learned that there are 2 different wordpress blogs.  Those from wordpress.com and those from wordpress.org.  What I have learned so far is that wordpress.com blogs are completely free because they are hosted by the company.  Wordpress.org blogs do cost a little because you need to host it yoursself.  Besides that piece of information, I don't know a lot about either.  I am looking to do this fairly soon, but am trying to do my homework first.  Don't know which wordpress blog is the way to go.  I want to be able to get some google traffic from it eventually. I also would like to be able to design it to look similar to my current website, www.muldowneyteam.com so that they look like the same site. Kind of continue the branding.

       If anyone has any suggestions or whether to choice wordpress.com or wordpress.org or if anyone can give me some clarification about the difference between the two, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Jennifer Kipila

The Muldowney Family Team

Van Dyk Group

Four Seasons Harbor Bay

Adult Community

in Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Grand Opening of Outdoor Pool

Join Harbor Bay for their Outdoor Pool Opening Celebration!

Poolside BBQ and live entertainment by John & Kathi Music Duo.

Saturday, August 14th

1-5 pm

For more information on directions, give Nancy Muldowney a call at 609-713-5194

Nancy Muldowney

Jennifer Kipila

The Muldowney Family Team

Van Dyk Group

www.muldowneyteam.com

Harbor Bay Active Adult Community

in Little Egg Habor, NJ

Presents

Golden Opportunity Days - New Pricing and Savings

BUY NOW and receive up to $30,000 in Designer Selections!

Homes now priced from $269,950!

These new low prices won't last!

Ocean County's premier 55+ resort-at-home community features all this and more:

• Luxurious home designs
• 2-3 bedrooms
• 2 - 2.5 baths
• 2 car garages
• Brand NEW 16,000 sq. ft. private clubhouse with fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, billiards, tennis, bocce, and more
• Minutes to Long Beach Island

Call Nancy Muldowney at 609-713-5194 for more info.

Nancy Muldowney

Jennifer Kipila

The Muldowney Family Team

Van Dyk Group

The Muldowney Family Team at the Van Dyk Group

Enters Relationship with K. Hovnanian Homes

at Four Seasons Harbor Bay

The Muldowney Team at the Van Dyk Group has entered into a relationship with homebuilder K. Hovnanian Homes.  They will be marketing their active adult community, Four Seasons at Harbor Bay in Little Egg Harbor.  

Four Seasons at Harbor Bay offers 387 single family homes to buyers 55 and older.  The community offers resort style living with on site amenities.

Home buyers can choose from eight different model designs featuring open floor plans. Community amenities include 16,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, indoor/outdoor pool, exercise room, entertainment room, billiards, and more. 

The community offers several spec homes that are built and ready to buy, along with new construction homes.

Four Seasons Harbor Bay is located in Little Egg Harbor, and is only a five minute drive to the bay and 15 minutes to the ocean. 

For more information about Four Seasons Harbor Bay, or any other communities, contact Nancy or Jennifer at 609-713-5194 or email them at jkipila@vandykgroup.com.  You can also check out their website at www.muldowneyteam.com

K. Hovnanian Homes and the NJ Builders Association

Invite You to the First Ever

NJ New Home Showcase Event

Thru Sun. May 23rd

Visit a participating community, fill out a registration form for your chance to win $10,000.

Participating Communities in Ocean County

Four Seasons Harbor Bay - Little Egg Harbor

Four Seasons Metedeconk Lakes - Jackson

Four Seasons at South Knolls - Jackson

Interested in seeing one of these communities?  Email us at jkipila@vandykgroup.com or give us a call at 609-713-5194.  Hope to hear from you.

Jennifer Kipila and Nancy Muldowney

The Muldowney "Family" Team

Van Dyk Group

www.muldowneyteam.com

Four Seasons at Harbor Bay

Active Adult Community

Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Opens Their Clubhouse

K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Harbor Bay, the newest adult community in Little Egg Harbor, NJ, has opened their extensive clubhouse.  Walk inside to be amazed by the stunning construction all with a beach theme.  From indoor pool, to big screen TVs, billiards, exercise room, card rooms, library, etc, this clubhouse is sure to impress all. 

Interested in this community?  Give the Muldowney Team a call at 609-713-5194, or email us at jkipila@vandykgroup.com to make an appointment.  Or you can visit our website at www.muldowneyteam.com

Jennifer Kipila

Nancy Muldowney

The Muldowney "Family" Team

Van Dyk Group

Great Deals - Great Adult Communities  

As I am sure you have all been hearing, it seems like the real estate market has hit the bottom and has no where to go but up.  So I thought it would be perfect time to send you some of the BEST BUYS that we have as of now.  If prices start creeping up, I am sure these offers will not be available. 

Just email is if you want additional information on any of these home and we will forward it to you.

Four Seasons at Harbor Bay - Little Egg Harbor

Kingston Spec Home - 2000 square feet includes sun room - Premium cul de sac lot surrounded by $500,000 homes - Includes $38,000 in upgrades - 2 bedrooms, loft, 2 bath, 2 car garage and sunroom - $285,000 (Other models start at $249,900)

Heritage Point - Barnegat

Newport Model - 1700 square feet with a 3 season room on a premium lot backing to woods.  features 2 beds, 2 baths, and 2 car garage - Built in 2003 but shows like new construction - Includes $46,000 in upgrades - $287,500

Four Season Mirage - Barnegat

Sequoia model - 2454 sqaure feet - Unbelievable price for square footage - Gourmet Kitchen - Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 car garage - Built in 2003. - $299,000

Greenbriar Oceanaire - Waretown

Grand Biscayne - 2491 square feet on the golf course in prestigious Greenbriar - Gourmet Kitchen, walk up attic, built in desk and bookcase in den and the list goes on - Built in 2006 - Only lived in 4 months of the year - IMMACULATE - $399,000

Hope to see you soon.  We are getting some good reports that homes are starting to sell in North Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania so hopefully you will be ready to buy soon.

Jennifer Muldowney Kipila

Nancy Muldowney

The Muldowney "Family" Team

Van Dyk Group

Featured Business Partner

John - JAB Inspections

JAB Inspections is a home inspection company out of Manahawkin, NJ.  We interviewed John Brancato from JAB as a part of our "recession buster" program and here are the results.

1. John Brancato's take on the current market conditions from a home inspector's perspective?

        - Due to the current economic crisis as a home inspector and have seen almost a 50% drop off in business.  I have started to see a bit more activity on my end and in the last month or so.

2. What were the qualities of the area that attracted you to want to start a business here?

        - The area was expanding rapidly, the location in proximity to the beach, an always active real estate market.

3. What is the best part about owning a business in Ocean County?

        - No commuting to NYC or Philadelphia - the area has become a "melting pot" of people from other areas.

4. What consumer friendly tips can you give to people looking to hire someone in your industry?

        - Be sure that the home inspector is properly licensed.  Be sure the inspector is insured.  Ask him about his experience and for a sample of his inspection reports.

5. What are some pitfalls or "red flags" to avoid when hiring someone in your business sector?

        - Poorly trained individuals have become home inspectors due to a recent reduction in the training and education requirements..  Look for the experience. 

     John Brancato and JAB Inspections has been in business for over 22 years and provides quality home inspections to the Ocean County area. 

     If you are looking for a home inspector in the Ocean County or surrounding areas, give John Brancato a call at 609-978-9932, and tell him the Muldowney Team referred you.

     For more contact information about John Brancato and JAB Inspections, or any other of the Muldowney Team's Business Partners, visit the Local Partners page of our website, www.muldowneyteam.com

Jennifer Muldowney Kipila

Nancy Muldowney

The Muldowney "Family" Team

Van Dyk Group

Muldowney Team's Recession Buster

Featured Business Partner

Kevin - Air Technical Services

Air Technical Services is a heating and cooling company out of Ocean County, NJ.  We interviewed Kevin Scull from Air Tech as a part of our "recession buster" program and here are the results.

1. Kevin Scull's take on the current market conditions from a heating/cooling company's perspective?

     - As real estate sales slow, my business slows also, as I do a lot of repair work for closings and heat certifications as well.

2. What were the qualities of the area that attracted you to want to start a business here?

     - Mostly the LBI high end customer base that takes comfort very seriously.  Also, these homes usually have multiple systems.

3. What is the best part about owning a business in Ocean County?

     - I get to work close to home and near the water.

4. What consumer friendly tips can you give to people looking to hire someone in your industry?

     - In Ocean County it is very hard to find reliable and qualified help.  Plan on training a good candidate yourself.

5. What are some pitfalls or "red flags" to avoid when hiring someone in your business sector?

     - They are not always honest on their job applications, again reliability is a big issue also qualifications need to be verified thoroughly.

   Kevin Scull and Air Technical Service have been in business for years providing heating and cooling service and inspections to the Ocean County and surroundign area.

   If you are looking for a heating and cooling company for service, repairs, or inspections in the Ocean County area, give Kevin Scull a call at 732-766-2175 and tell him the Muldowney Team referred you.

   For more information about Kevin Scull and Air Technical Services, or any other of the Muldowney Team's Business Partners, visit the Local Partners page of our website, www.muldowneyteam.com

Jennifer Muldowney Kipila

Nancy Muldowney

The Muldowney "Family" Team

Van Dyk Group