5 Things To Do Before Selling Your Bradley Beach Home - 02/25/09 12:15 PM
Spring is coming! If you are thinking of selling your Bradley Beach home this spring, now is the time to start getting ready to sell. Below are 5 things to do before putting the ‘For Sale' sign in the yard: 
1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you'll be able to make repairs before open houses begin. 
2. Organize and clean. Pare down clutter and pack up your least-used items, such as … (0 comments)

How Bradley Beach Homeowners Can Save Energy - 02/16/09 05:59 PM
I found a great website, Energy Savers, with energy saving tips for Bradley Beach homeowners. This site provides homeowners with tips for saving energy and money at home and on the road. 
By following just a few of the simple tips found on this Energy Savers Web site, you can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool-while you save money. The site also helps you beat the high cost of fuel, with driving and car maintenance tips to save you money on the road.
Some easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy include: 
Install a programmable … (0 comments)

Jersey Shore Home Buyers Think It’s Easy Going Green - 02/10/09 08:23 AM
More and more Jersey Shore home buyers are looking for green features in the home they buy. The green trend is a means of lowering costs, becoming more environmentally friendly, and adopting a healthier lifestyle. 
The average green buyer will shell out $12,400-on average-for green features, according to the National Association of REALTORS. National Association of Home Builders green-building standards program manager Kevin Morrow expects the market share of green-certified homes to rise to 20 percent in 2010 from about 10 percent in 2009 and 2 percent in 2006. 
Green features Jersey Shore homebuyers are looking for include energy efficiency, water efficiency, resource … (0 comments)

Jersey Shore Homebuyers Benefit From Tax Credit - 02/02/09 04:35 PM
There has been much publicity about the first-time homebuyers income-tax credit passed by Congress last fall. But how does this tax credit work and how will it help Jersey Shore homebuyers? To qualify for the tax credit, Jersey Shore homebuyers cannot have owned a home in the previous three years. The home must be a principal residence and purchased between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009.
The credit is equal to 10 percent of the purchase price, up to $7,500. Single taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) up to $75,000 and couples with MAGI up to $150,000 will qualify for full credit. … (1 comments)