toms river: The Compelling Argument to List Your Home For Sale in Toms River, NJ, Today!
- 11/10/10 04:40 AM
The Compelling Argument to List Your Home Today in Toms River, NJ We have all heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) but never has it been more prevalent than in real estate. Just how does(SAD)relate to listing your home for sale in Toms River, NJ?Typically, this time of year (Nov & Dec), we hear the following statement from prospective Home-Sellers; "I'm going to wait until after the Holidays to put my home on the market".Just what does "waiting until after the Holidays" actually COST a potential Home-Seller in Toms River, NJ? The answer lies in the historical data:--Nov & Dec 2006; … (0 comments)
toms river: Happy New Year Toms River, NJ!
- 11/04/10 06:10 AM
Yes, we know it's November...but we like to believe November 1st is actually New Year's Day in the real estate industry. Why? Because when we start PLANNING for the coming year in November, we actually see results in January! So, what are YOUR PLANS if you want to buy, or need to sell, a home in Toms River, NJ, in 2011?
If you plan to BUY a home in 2011:-When do you plan on moving?-Where do you plan to start your search?-When do you plan on getting pre-approved for a mortgage?-When do you plan on working with a real estate … (0 comments)
toms river: Who will YOU listen to? Don't be a "Little Jimmy"!
- 10/07/10 05:05 AM
Who will you listen to? Don't be a "Little Jimmy"! With all the misinformation being disseminated by the various media outlets (including the National Association of Realtors), it is no wonder that today's home-buyers and home-sellers, in Toms River, NJ, don't know who to listen to! The NAR just released their latest, Existing Home Sales Report, which shows sales of existing homes in August 2010 were 19% below sales in August of 2009. What almost everyone has forgotten, or doesn't bother to read further than the first paragraph, is that August of 2009 was 90 days prior to the expiration of … (0 comments)
toms river: How's the Market this week in Toms River, NJ (Sept 13th, 2010)?
- 09/13/10 08:09 AM
How's the real estate market in Toms River, NJ, this week? As the saying goes, "All real estate is LOCAL" and despite the dismal headlines over the last few weeks, sales of Single Family Homes in Toms River continue to surpass our neighbors! It is still a phenomenal "Buyer's Market" with an abundance of inventory, low home prices and record low mortgage rates. This week; new listings DID NOT outpace the number of homes absorbed (sold)! We will need to keep our eyes on this to see if a trend develops...otherwise, the market will continue to favor the buyer and this … (0 comments)
toms river: How's the Market in Toms River, NJ, this week (Aug 27th, 2010)?
- 08/30/10 12:07 PM
How's the real estate market in Toms River, NJ, for the week of August 27th, 2010? As the saying goes, "All real estate is LOCAL" and despite the dismal headlines last week, sales of Single Family Homes in Toms River continue to surpass our neighbors! It is still a phenomenal "Buyer's Market" with an abundance of inventory, low home prices and record low mortgage rates. As long as new listings continue to outpace the number of homes absorbed (sold), the market will favor the buyer and it looks as if this "Extreme Buyer's Market" will be here a while. Let's take … (0 comments)
What does this mean for "First Time" Home-Buyers in Toms River? It means; if you are NOT "under contract" on your new home by April 3oth, 2010, you are NOT eligible for a Tax Credit of up to $8,000! What does this mean for "Repeat Buyers" in Toms River, NJ? It means; if you are NOT "under contract" on your new home by April 30th, 2010, you are NOT eligible for a Tax Credit of up to $6,500! What does this mean for Home-Sellers in Toms River? … (0 comments)
toms river: 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)
toms river: 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)
toms river: 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)
toms river: December 2009's Monthly Real Estate Market Report for Toms River, NJ
- 01/16/10 09:25 AM
Monthly Real Estate Market Report for Toms River, NJ - December 2009December by the numbers: · 56 The number of Single Family Homes CLOSED during the month · $387,928 Average LIST price for December* · $354,078 Average SALES price for the month* · 109 Average DAYS ON the MARKET for December · 91.27% The SALES price to LIST price RATIO for the month · 686 Number of Single Family Homes ACTIVE on the market in December · 12.25 Number of MONTHS it would take to SELL OFF the existing supply of homes on the market, in Toms River, at this … (0 comments)
toms river: Sometimes, even GREAT homes don't sell!
- 01/08/10 08:53 AM
Ok, so you had your home on the market, with a real estate brokerage, and it didn't sell. Why not? Rick Deluca, National Real Estate Speaker, suggests there are 5 reasons even GREAT homes don't sell. Watch Jim Flanagan, Broker of Record for Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty, as he explains these 5 reasons: And the rest of the day to you, Jim … (0 comments)
toms river: Homes For The Holidays
- 12/24/09 12:27 PM
In this, the age of "transparency", I thought it appropriate to capitalize on the rampant commercialism that has become Christmas. Is this video a parody, a shameless plug or, just maybe, is it the truth? You be the judge: CLICK HERE to watch "A Home For The Holidays"! Merry Christmas, Father Christmas … (0 comments)
toms river: November's Numbers for Toms River, NJ, Real Estate!
- 12/16/09 06:05 AM
Photo Credit Monthly Real Estate Market Report for Toms River, NJ - November 2009 November by the numbers: •· 68 The number of Single Family Homes CLOSED during the month •· $322,726 Average LIST price for November* •· $303,988 Average SALES price for the month* •· 87 Average DAYS ON the MARKET for November •· 94.19% The SALES price to LIST price RATIO for the month •· 714 Number of Single Family Homes ACTIVE on the market in November •· 10.50 Number of MONTHS it would take to SELL OFF the existing supply of homes on the market, in Toms … (0 comments)
toms river: Tis the Season to get a Tax Credit!
- 11/11/09 02:07 AM
On November 6th, 2009, President Obama signed, into law, legislation extending and expanding the Homebuyer Tax Credit. What does this mean for "First Time Home Buyers"? What does this mean for "Move Up" Buyers? Let's see, shall we: CLICK HERE to watch our latest video on the HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT! Combined with "historically" low mortgage rates, an abundance of inventory and lower home prices (in general), the NAR may actually be telling the truth; "there NEVER has been a better time to buy." Or, in the very least; there may NEVER be an OPPORTUNITY to buy a home like this again! … (2 comments)
toms river: Roctober Real Estate Market Report for Toms River, NJ!
- 11/06/09 03:30 AM
Monthly Real Estate Market Report for Toms River, NJ - October 2009 October by the numbers: •· 70 The number of Single Family Homes CLOSED during the month •· $382,092 Average LIST price for October* •· $356,125 Average SALES price for the month* •· 120 Average DAYS ON the MARKET for October •· 93.20% The SALES price to LIST price RATIO for the month •· 737 Number of Single Family Homes ACTIVE on the market in October •· 10.52 Number of MONTHS it would take to SELL OFF the existing supply of homes on the market, in Toms River, at … (0 comments)
toms river: 3 Months in a Row for Toms River, NJ!
- 10/01/09 07:27 AM
September 2009 MARKED the 3rd consecutive month that sales of single family homes, in Toms River, NJ, exceeded the same month of the previous year! Given the fact that this past September also MARKED the one year anniversary of the collapse of FREDDIE MAC and FANNIE MAE, we must acknowledge the influence of the $8,000 Tax Credit for "First Time Home Buyers", despite what some political pundits may believe!September by the numbers: · 61 The number of Single Family Homes CLOSED during the month · $364,011 Average LIST price for September* · $342,037 Average SALES price for the month* · … (0 comments)
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The Compelling Argument to List Your Home Today in Toms River, NJ We have all heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) but never has it been more prevalent than in real estate. Just how does(SAD)relate to listing your home for sale in Toms River, NJ?Typically, this time of year (Nov & Dec), we hear the following statement from prospective Home-Sellers; "I'm going to wait until after the Holidays to put my home on the market".Just what does "waiting until after the Holidays" actually COST a potential Home-Seller in Toms River, NJ? The answer lies in the historical data:--Nov & Dec 2006; … (0 comments)
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