new jersey: One of these homes is NOT like the others...
- 02/01/11 11:24 AM
One of these homes is NOT like the others... What do 5 out of 6 of these homes have in common? Yes, they are ALL in New Jersey! Yes, they are ALL on "The Shore" (Bayhead/Mantoloking Area)! Yes, they are ALL over $1,000,000 (4 of them are over $2,000,000)! Give up? ONLY 1 was SHOVELED OUT this past weekend! Yes, you read that right; 5 out of 6 "Million Dollar" homes, listed "For Sale", by brokerages on the "Jersey Shore", were NOT SHOVELED out from the last snowstorm...and probably the 2 before that too.When asked how she was supposed to show … (0 comments)
new jersey: What will happen in the Housing Market, in Ocean County, NJ, in 2011?
- 01/03/11 02:54 AM
What will happen in the Housing Market in Ocean County, NJ, in 2011? Before we can guess-timate at what may happen in the housing market in Ocean County, NJ, in 2011, we must take a look back and recognize exactly what occurred in real estate in 2010. Here's a short video summarizing the significant events in housing last year and their repercussions: As we plainly see, the government's intervention in the housing market was well intended but mostly ineffective. The 3 major initiatives; Mortgage Modification (HAMP), The Home-Buyer Tax Credit and the unprecedented purchase of Mortgage Backed Securities, were all designed … (0 comments)
new jersey: 30 Days an Counting in Toms River, NJ; Happy April Fool's Day!
- 04/01/10 02:11 PM
30 Days and Counting; Don't Be An April Fool! April Fool's Day is the perfect opportunity to take a little liberty and express an opinion in a manner which may appear a little unorthodox on other days. So, here goes home-buyers and home-sellers in Toms River, NJ: Happy April Fool's Day! And the rest of the day to you... … (0 comments)
new jersey: 5 Reasons to Buy that Home in Toms River, NJ, NOW!
- 03/25/10 03:01 AM
5 Reasons to buy that home in Toms River, NJ, NOW! In his excellent post, 5 Good Reasons to Buy that Home NOW!, Steve Harney details exactly why this may be the best time to buy a home. We've taken Steve's 5 reasons and specifically applied them to buying a home in Toms River, NJ. 1) The Homebuyers Tax Credit As of this post, there are 37 days left for prospective homebuyers to take advantage of the Tax Credit (up to $8,000 for "First Time Buyers" and up to $6,500 for "Move Up Buyers"). More good news; current home prices in … (2 comments)
new jersey: What the Tax Credit means for Home-Sellers in Toms River, NJ
- 03/03/10 10:10 AM
What the Tax Credit means for Home-Sellers in Toms River, NJ! I was taking advantage of the "snowicane" last night by catching up on the lives and adventures of my "friends" on FaceBook, when I read an article posted by Keeping Current Matters. Now, I am already a "fan" of The KCM Crew but this particular post, "Success Strategies for March", really got me thinking: Do home-sellers in Toms River, NJ, understand the Tax Credit? Are their real estate agents explaining the significance of this "window of opportunity" to them? Do real estate agents, in Toms River, NJ, realize it is their fiduciary responsibility … (0 comments)
new jersey: Snowmageddon and the Tax Credit
- 02/17/10 09:24 AM
With just over 2 months left for prospective home-buyers to find their new home and enter into a contract, in order to take advantage of the $8,000 and $6,500 Tax Credits, the last thing we needed in Ocean County, NJ, was a ton of snow in February. Why? 55,600,000 GOOGLE Searches! 72 Days left for the Tax Credit! 5% Mortgage Interest rates! Watch Jim Flanagan, Broker of Record, Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty, as he shows us why: And the rest of the day to you! … (0 comments)
J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES RANKS COLDWELL BANKER HIGHEST IN HOME SELLER SATISFACTION PARSIPPANY, N.J. - Sept. 17, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC ranked highest among real estate companies in satisfying home sellers according to the recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM. "This recognition is a testament to the brand's legacy as an industry leader, our commitment to innovation and, above all, our powerful network," said Jim Gillespie, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real … (2 comments)
new jersey: Act Now or Forver Hold Your Picket
- 09/08/09 10:05 AM
Media Inquiries: Call Jim Flanagan at 732-270-6100 Act Now! - Federal Tax credit for FIRST-TIME homebuyers COLDWELL BANKER FLANAGAN REALTY Urges Potential First-Time Buyers to Allow Enough Time for Closing to Secure Tax Credit of up to $8,000 Toms River, NJ, September 8th, 2009 - The $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers is scheduled to expire on December 1, 2009. However, in order to qualify, the transaction must be closed on or before November 30th, essentially leaving first-time buyers with less than three months to complete the process. This assumes approximately 45 days to search for a home and … (0 comments)
new jersey: Beware the "Ides of March" in New Jersey!
- 03/15/09 01:42 PM
(Photo: Vincenzo Camuccini, Mort de César, 1798, courtesy of Wikipedia)To a joint session of the New Jersey Legislature, Governor Jon Corzine proposed the state's spending plan for the upcoming year. This year's budget proposal was an attack on property owners. Property owners took a major hit when he declared his goal to eliminate the property tax deduction next year on state income taxes for everyone but seniors.If all the experts agree that "Housing" led us into recession and ONLY "Housing" can lead us OUT of recession, then our government is sabotaging the economic engine of recovery:First, President Obama considers eliminating the … (0 comments)
new jersey: Bad News for Builders may be Good News for REALTORS
- 01/16/09 05:49 AM
The Asbury Park Press ran an article on the front page of their Business Section today entitled, Bad news besets Shore builders. Despite the dramatic headline, author, David P. Willis' article suggests that the "bad news" for builders may be "good news" for REALTORS! Mr. Willis references Economist, Patrick J. O'Keefe, Director of Economic Research at J.H.Cohn LLP, who spoke to the gathering of the Shore Builders Association of Central Jersey Inc. at the Quality Inn in Toms River, on Wednesday night. According to Mr. O'Keefe, "The health of the new home market depends on the resale market. Sales of existing … (0 comments)
new jersey: National Housing Report: June Sales and Prices Down (Except in Toms River, NJ)
- 07/30/08 05:35 AM
NAR Releases June's Housing Market Report:The National Association of Realtors recently released their housing numbers for June 2008. Here's a brief synopsis: Nationally; sales were down 16.4% and prices were down 7.9% versus June 2007 Northeast; sales were down 19.9% and prices were down 3.0% " " South; sales were down 18.2% and prices were down 4.5% " " Midwest; sales were down 18.2% and prices were down 4.8% " " West; sales were down 10.1% and prices were down 17.2% " " What does all this information mean? Well, according to the "National Media Outlets", it's the beginning of the … (0 comments)
--Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2008 by the Monmouth County Association of REALTORS� … (0 comments)
new jersey: Women's Council of Realtors Technology Expo in Toms River, NJ
- 02/21/08 07:11 AM
This morning, I had the privilege of speaking in front of the WCR Chapter of the Ocean County Board of Realtors on the subject of technology. As I am a proponent of always being prepared and knowing your target audience, I started off my presentation with a quick technology assessment. I am proud to report that this particular audience was, in my humble opinion, above average in the technology tools department. Here was my checklist: Laptop/Tablet PC (with wireless card BONUS)Contact Management SystemDigital CameraProfessional e-mail address(es)Website/Page/BlogPDA/Smart PhoneVideo Camerae-PRO DesignationWith the exception of the last item, e-PRO, at least half if not more, of … (3 comments)
new jersey: 21st Annual Scuba Flea Market
- 02/15/08 09:20 AM
Personally, I believe one of the greatest benefits of living at the "Jersey Shore", is the recreational capacity of the OCEAN herself! As an avid scuba diver, I have traveled far and wide to such exotic locations as Fiji, Cocos Island (Costa Rica) and the Turks & Caicos Islands but...given my druthers...by far the BEST DIVING in the world is right here off the "Jersey Shore"! If you are as avid a scuba diver as I am, or, as we locals say, "a warm water wuss", or you're just plain interested in finding out more about what lies beneath the waves of … (1 comments)
new jersey: Monthly Market Report for Toms River, New Jersey
- 01/31/08 08:59 AM
The first month of 2008 has officially come to a close, business wise, and here are the numbers as reported through the Monmouth-Ocean MLS*: Single Family Homes-Toms River-Ocean County-01/01/08 to 01/31/08: New 208 Avg List $512,302 Under Contract 61 Avg List $389,223 Avg DOM 84 Closed 36 Avg List $340,056 Avg Closed $321,334 Avg DOM 102 %SP/LP 94.49% Currently Active (as of today) 768 Avg List $504,222 Avg DOM 108 *These numbers reflect the shore municipalities of Ortley Beach, Normandy Beach, Lavalette, etc... **This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2008 by the Monmouth County Association of REALTORS … (0 comments)
new jersey: What to do on a Sunday in Ocean County with no football?
- 01/26/08 08:06 AM
With a little over a week until the "Superbowl", many households across America are trying to reconcile their activities for this Sunday (the break). Honey-Do lists are being re-written or, at the very least, dusted off in anticipation of 7 months of football-free Sundays. Why not get a head-start on the Spring Selling Season and visit a few OPEN HOUSES? As the National Association of Realtors has been proclaiming for the last year, "Now is a GREAT time to buy!" Interest rates are at their lowest levels since 2004 and inventory is up, which gives today's buyers the "best of both worlds". … (0 comments)
As the "First" COLDWELL BANKER Office in Ocean County, NJ, we pride ourselves on being "Pioneers" in our local market. The new frontier of Web 2.0 offers exciting opportunities and unique challenges. We welcome the discussions, debates and success stories on our journey to become "Champions" of the "next level" of real estate!
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