The Resourceful Realtor: Thomas McCormack, Resources Real Estate

Good news! As of 6/21/10 Monmouth County single-family home sales are up 23.5% over last year's figures for the same period.  Increases were seen across the board in almost every price tier with particular emphasis in the higher price ranges.  The first-home buyer tax credit doesn't appear to hav...

I live at the very beginning of the Jersey Shore... it's an incredibly beautiful part of Monmouth County with panoramic views of the Atlantic, Sandy Hook & Raritan Bays, the Navesink & Shrewsbury Rivers.  Water is a key aspect of life here with many residents in my hometown of Highlands earning t...

So much for the battle of the sexes! According to a recent study of 1000 home shoppers there was a surprising agreement among men and women among their Top 10 features in a new home. 1. Garage or designated parking space  (Men = 85.5%, Women = 87.7%)2. Master suite   (Men = 79.8%, Women = 77.8%)3...

It's that time of year again!  The Sandy Hook Beach Concerts are due to begin their summer season in just a few weeks.  Hopefully this year won't get the same number of rain-outs as last year.  For me, this is the quintessential summer activity and my favorite thing to do every summer.  Imagine s...