9 Tips For Buying a Bradley Beach NJ Real Estate Foreclosure - 04/27/10 08:06 AM
For many reasons this is a good time for potential home buyers to purchase Bradley Beach NJ real estate, and the large number of foreclosed homes available holds the promise of bargain prices.
Too good to be true? Perhaps. Buyers of foreclosed property, especially if it has been unoccupied and not maintained for some time, must be acutely aware of possible problems and trouble spots involved in such a sale and may have to realistically face some unpleasant facts. As Vince Mastronardi, president of On-Site Specialty Cleaning and Restoration, observes, "Buyers need to educate themselves about the potential pitfalls of purchasing … (0 comments)

Cost-saving Tips for Insuring Your Jersey Shore Home or Investment Property - 04/19/10 09:25 PM
As every homeowner knows, property insurance is a necessity. This is especially true at the Jersey Shore, where many homes border the Atlantic Ocean. The cost of adequate insurance may seem daunting initially, but there are certain steps you can take to reduce your costs to a reasonable level.
1. Shop around for the best value. Check online for quotes from at least three reputable agencies. Be aware that some companies offer a discount of 30% to 40% if you buy online. Other possible discounts can result from insuring both the home and the contents or by insuring your home and … (2 comments)

Tips for Refinancing Your Bradley Beach NJ Real Estate - 04/13/10 03:11 PM
Because of the current lower interest rates, many mortgage experts are advising Bradley Beach NJ real estate owners to consider refinancing their existing mortgages as a way to
1). decrease the amount of their monthly mortgage payments
2). reduce the duration of their current loan, or
3). provide money for home improvements or other expenses.
Interested? Read on...
Before you rush into refinancing your Bradley Beach NJ real estate, be aware of two key strategies that will benefit you. The first is KNOWLEDGE. Carefully investigate the pros and cons of different refinancing features such as interest rate, closing costs and fees, … (0 comments)

Deadlines Are Fast Approaching For Jersey Shore Real Estate Buyers - 04/06/10 08:38 AM
Buy or Refinance Your Jersey Shore Real Estate NOW!!
1.  Home Buyer Credit Act
DEADLINE: April 30, 2010 (June 30th with a signed, binding contract). ELIGIBILITY: First-time buyers and repeat buyers (those who have owned and lived in one residence for 5 consecutive years of the last 8). INCOME LEVELS; $125,000 individual and $225,000 for couples. PURPOSE Allows buyers of Jersey Shore real estate to receive a tax credit (which may be claimed on this year's taxes) of $6500 to $8,000. ***Remember that a tax credit is a dollar-for dollar reduction in what a taxpayer owes. If the credit exceeds the … (0 comments)