How To Make Buyers Love Your Jersey Shore Home - 03/30/09 02:31 PM
We don't live in a house the way we sell a house. Buyers aren't interested in seeing dirty socks lying around or dirty dishes in the sink. Below are a list inexpensive things, from Realtor Magazine, that you can do to make buyers fall in love with your Jersey Shore home.
1. Move it.
Simply rearranging the furniture can reenergize a room. Add and remove furniture, lamps, rugs, and accessories from other parts of the house to create a whole new look. Mirrors are particularly useful when it comes to updating a room. Try one out in different rooms to see where it … (0 comments)

Why Buy Bradley Beach NJ Home In 2009? - 03/24/09 01:37 AM
One man's loss is another man's gain and right now buyer's have everything to gain. It was only a few short years ago that sellers controlled the market and were calling the shots. In order to buy a home, buyers were paying over the asking price, foregoing home inspections and paying all their own closing costs. Bradley Beach NJ home buyers were jumping through any and all hoops.  
Now the market has shifted. The strong sellers' market is a thing of the past and it is the sellers who are jumping through hoops. Buyers are calling the shots with offers that include home … (0 comments)

Bradley Beach Homeowners Save On Taxes - 03/17/09 09:43 AM
Bradley Beach home owners can get an income tax deduction on the mortgage interest they pay. But there are other tax deductions you can take on your principal residence or second home, such as property taxes, and in some cases, for Private Mortgage Insurance. Read 2008 guideline from Turbo Tax:
You can deduct:
Your property taxes. And if you bought the home in 2008, you may be able to deduct more than you think. Don't forget to include real estate taxes you reimbursed the seller for - taxes the seller had already paid for the time you actually owned the place after your … (0 comments)

Which Bradley Beach Vacation Home Is Right For You? - 03/09/09 02:36 PM
Everyday life can get crazy at times, many people fantasize about running off to their own personal retreat right here at Bradley Beach. But how do you know which Bradley Beach vacation home is best for you?
Choosing a location
Do you want to be in the middle of all the
activity, or enjoy the peace and quiet of a secluded location?  Is a condo right on the beach near all the hustle and bustle to your liking or a single family home a few blocks away on a quiet residential street more your cup of tea? Whichever environment you prefer, here are … (0 comments)

Jersey Shore Home Sales Decline In January - 03/02/09 04:46 PM
Existing-home sales declined in January with some buyers waiting to see how details of the economic stimulus package would affect them, according to the National Association of Realtors. At the same time, inventories fell to a two-year low.
In Monmouth County, 177 single family homes sold compared to 227 homes sold in January 2008, representing a 22 percent decline.
Jersey Shore Homes Sales in Bel Mar for January 2009:
Sold:  2Average Sales Price:  $940,250Days On Market:  140Median Sales Price: $1,550,000
Jersey Shore Homes Sales in Bel Mar for January 2008:
Sold:  3Average Sales Price:  $495,000Days On Market:  40Median Sales Price: $500,000
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