buying: It This A Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?
- 07/12/08 01:16 PM
Many of us, who are contemplating buying or selling real estate, are trying to predict the real estate market and reduce our risk of making a bad financial decision. A question is usually asked, "Is now a good time to buy or sell real estate, especially a residence?" Those wanting to buy may be concerned about purchasing a residence that may continue to lose value. Those wanting or needing to sell are worried about trying to get out at least what they have invested plus some appreciation. If they don't have to sell now, they be considering holding off until the market improves … (0 comments)
buying: Book Review: Making the Right Move in Real Estate: An Insider's Guide.
- 06/14/08 07:22 AM
Richard Ardia's book, "Making the Right Move in Real Estate", has the full subtitle, "An Insider's Guide for Buyers and Sellers Seeking the Best Answers to Real Estate Questions". It includes a forward by Bob Becker, former CEO of National Real Estate Trust (NRT), who proclaims it a "must read for every potential buyer and seller of real estate, regardless of whether it is your first or fifth experience... chock full of good old-fashioned common sense and tempered with the realities of today's modern-technology advanced marketplace." It's cover mentions that from reading the book you will lean how... - High Mortgage interest rates can … (0 comments)
buying: Green Links & Resources for Homeowners
- 05/23/08 02:29 PM
The NAHB has identified some helpful links to resources for people that want to purchase green homes and for current homeowners that want to make or keep their homes green. They include the following:For Buying A Green HomeRebates, tax incentives, and loans Local green building programsGreenHomesForSale.comSustainable Sources Real Estate Locator Green Living - Making and Keeping Homes GreenTreehugger.comGood Housekeeping green articleNational GeographicBuildingGreen.comGreen Product StoresGreenHome.comBuyGreen.com Copyright 2008 by Lawrence Yerkes. All Rights Reserved. … (1 comments)
buying: New Brochure From HUD: Home Economics -- Own Your Future
- 03/08/08 11:43 PM
HUD has created an informational brochure entitled, Home Economics -- Own Your Future, which is available online as a PDF download.The brochure is a quick reference to online resources for obtaining Annual Credit Reports, the ABC's of Homebuying, Home Loan Leaning Center, Borrow's Rights, Predatory Lending and Fair Housing information.Home Economics -- Own Your Future (PDF)The information provided by links references in the brochure are important for eveyone who desires to own a home or who is planning to soon buy a home. Click here for other HUD related articles Copyright 2008 by Lawrence Yerkes. All Rights Reserved. … (1 comments)
buying: NAHB Builders Gain Insight Into Women's Tillion Dollar Home Buying Decisions
- 01/11/08 05:31 PM
According to a recent Harvard University study, women control 91% of home buying or remodeling decisions. The latest release from the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) publishing arm, Trillion Dollar Women: Use Your Power to Make Buying and Remodeling Decisions, provides builders and other housing professionals with a detailed look at the motivations, objectives and viewpoints of female buyers.Though written for the female consumer, Trillion Dollar Women is also a valuable resource for housing professionals to gain perspective on ways to better serve and market to this growing segment of customers."Builders recognize that women have more buying power than ever-single … (0 comments)
buying: Ocean County Resource Center
- 11/30/07 09:22 AM
Ocean County, New JerseyOcean County Seal Welcome to the Ocean County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This is for you! Think of this page as your starting point or gateway for accessing everything you need to know and locate about Ocean County, New Jersey. It's been designed to help lead you to the best information available online about Ocean County, NJ. Ocean County is composed of 33 municipalities and located in South Jersey. … (0 comments)
buying: South Jersey Properties - Quick Search By County
- 11/29/07 05:04 AM
Quick Search by CountyClick on following links to open a corresponding county search page:Burlington CountyCamden CountyGloucester CountyMercer CountyAtlantic CountyCumberland CountySalem CountyOcean County:- Ocean County - North (includes Monmouth County)- Ocean County - South- Ocean City Area (includes part of Ocean County and North Cape May County)Cape May:- Ocean City Area (includes North Cape May County and part of Ocean County)- Cape May - SouthOnce a county search page is selected, you will be able to select by town (municipality), zip code and MLS# within county.Click here for the South Jersey Resource Center.
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buying: Green Benefits Owners and Is Desired By Buyers
- 11/15/07 04:05 PM
According to information coming out of NAR's 2007 Conference & Expo, nearly seven in every 10 consumers believe that energy conservation is important or extremely important, but the cost of green improvements is still a significant factor in many home buyers' decisions about purchasing energy-efficient home features. A significant majority of property buyers think that energy efficiency is a very important consideration. Buyers who placed a priority on energy efficiency were also more likely to value other environment-friendly features, such as proximity to parks and public transportation, and existence of sidewalks in the neighborhood."In the past few years, consumers have been bombarded by the marketing messages … (0 comments)
buying: Book Review: Foreclosure Investing For Dummies
- 08/30/07 08:00 AM
"Foreclosure Investing For Dummies", by Ralph R. Roberts with Joe Kraynak, authors of "Flipping Houses For Dummies", bills itself as "A Reference for the Rest of Us!" providing step-by-step instructions on how to make smart, informed investments in floreclosures, including buy and sell foreclosure, preforeclosure and bank-owned properties. This book provides explanations, often humorous and fun, in plain English for "getting in and getting out", along with tear out cheat sheets and top ten lists. It also summarizes foreclosure rules and regulations in all 50 states, as well as providing contact information for realtors who have contributed information for their respective states. (In the … (0 comments)
buying: Life Expectancy of Home Components and Systems
- 05/30/07 06:47 PM
When considering buying, upgrading, remodelling a house or just preparing for the future and potential maintenance costs, it's helpful to have an idea of the the general life expectancy of your house components and systems. A house is expected to last many years and through several series of owners. But what about the individual components that comprise the house? How many years of service can a home owner reasonably expect from a roof or a door, a floor, the systems (HVAC, toilets and tubs, well, septic systems, etc.) or a window?" What components last the longest? What components have to be replaced frequently?Fortunately there are … (6 comments)
buying: Homeownership In New Jersey - Resources From HUD
- 05/14/07 12:51 AM
Your governmental housing agency, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) points out that owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. HUD has provided some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home in New Jersey.Here are links to HUD's major New Jersey topics: Main NJ PageHomeownershipRental HelpHomeless (for those that have lost or at risk of losing their home)HUD Homes For Sale in NJLocal HUD NewsRoom (NJ)HUD Resources Not Specific to New Jersey:HUD Handbooks, Forms, PublicationsHUD Homes For SaleHow to Avoid ForeclosureCommon Questions ComplaintsClick here for more HUD-related articles Note: Contact us for all your HUD … (0 comments)
buying: New Jersey School Report Cards for 2006 Now Available
- 02/12/07 05:16 AM
The School Report Card for 2006 is now available through the New Jersey Department of Education website. A valuable tool for interested buyers, the School Report Card contains statistical information about all elementary and secondary public schools in the state. The Report Card is also produced for vocational schools, special education schools, charter schools and special services school districts.Go to education.state.nj.us/rc/rc06/index.html to access the 2006 results. (Or go to the New Jersey School Reports article for link to main school reports page.) See also "More Local Resources" for additional school reports and state/county/local and regional information resources. Visit my web site for additional services and support: LawrenceYerkes.com and visit Besthomes-NJ.com to … (0 comments)
buying: New Jersey School Reports
- 02/12/07 05:05 AM
New Jersey's Department of Education provides reports at local, district and state levels for the No Child Left Behind (NJLB) program and the annual New Jersey School Report Card. The annual New Jersey School Report Card is required under a 1995 state law. It presents thirty-five fields of information for each school in the following categories: school environment, students, student performance indicators, staff, and district finances. The assessment results displayed on the New Jersey School Report Cards are based on the state assessment data without any NCLB conditions applied. Therefore, the assessment data in the NJ School Report Card may be different … (0 comments)
buying: It's A Good Time To Buy
- 01/09/07 11:31 AM
REALTORS® can help buyers make smart decisions in their local marketplace and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has begun a public awareness program that highlights favorable conditions for home buyers and explains how my team can help you, the buyer. According to the NAR, Many real estate markets across the country have recently experienced rising home inventories and stabilizing prices. In these markets, home buyers have increased negotiating power, but may be unsure of how to structure the best deal - they need a professional to help guide them through the transaction."Good Time to Buy" emphasizes the value that REALTORS® bring to … (0 comments)
buying: South Jersey Resource Center
- 12/24/06 07:02 AM
South Jersey Resources The Southern New Jersey area, better known as South Jersey, is also part of the Delaware Valley region. In South Jersey, with less dense areas than it's northern counterpart and most of the vacation shoreline, you tend to be oriented towards the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley metropolitan area for your TV, news and sports. The term, "South Jersey", has it's own cultural, social, marketing and economic identity, separate from the rest of the state. Click here for more local resources related to South Jersey and surrounding areas South Jersey Resources Grouped by County: Atlantic County NJ Burlington County NJ Camden County NJCumberland County NJ Gloucester … (0 comments)
buying: Burlington County NJ - Resource Center
- 12/24/06 06:19 AM
Burlington County, New JerseyBurlington County SealCounty Motto: "More To Explore!" Welcome to the Burlington County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This is for you! Think of this page as your starting point or gateway for accessing everything you need to know and locate about Burlington County, New Jersey. It's been designed to help lead you to the best information available online about Burlington County, NJ. Burlington County, the state's largest county in area, … (0 comments)
buying: Salem County NJ - Resource Center
- 12/24/06 06:12 AM
Salem County, New Jersey Salem County SealCounty Motto: "The Garden Spot of the Garden State" Welcome to the Salem County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This is for you! Think of this page as your starting point or gateway for accessing everything you need to know and locate about Salem County, New Jersey. It's been designed to help lead you to the best information available online about Salem County, NJ.Salem County is comprised of … (2 comments)
buying: Cumberland County NJ - Resource Center
- 12/23/06 06:00 AM
Cumberland County, New JerseyCumberland County SealMotto: More To Offer! Welcome to the Cumberland County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This is for you! Think of this page as your starting point or gateway for accessing everything you need to know and locate about Cumberland County, New Jersey. It's been designed to help lead you to the best information available online about Cumberland County, NJ. Cumberland County is composed of 14 municipalities and located … (1 comments)
buying: Mercer County NJ - Resource Center
- 12/21/06 03:48 PM
Mercer County, New JerseyMercer County SealMotto: The Capital County Welcome to the Mercer County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey known as Central Jersey (if dividing state into thirds), then you've come to the right place. This is for you! Think of this page as your starting point or gateway for accessing everything you need to know and locate about Mercer County, New Jersey. It's been designed to help lead you to the best information available online about Mercer County, NJ. Mercer County is comprised … (1 comments)
buying: Atlantic County NJ - Resource Center
- 12/18/06 09:12 AM
Atlantic County, New Jersey Atlantic County Seal Welcome to the Atlantic County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This is for you! Think of this page as your starting point or gateway for accessing everything you need to know and locate about Atlantic County, New Jersey. It's been designed to help lead you to the best information available online about Atlantic County, NJ.Atlantic County is comprised of 23 municipalities. It is a diverse county, both … (1 comments)
Providing news, information and resources with a focus on supporting you while conducting business, living and vacationing in the South Jersey area but also covering topics that are broader or national in scope.
Many of us, who are contemplating buying or selling real estate, are trying to predict the real estate market and reduce our risk of making a bad financial decision. A question is usually asked, "Is now a good time to buy or sell real estate, especially a residence?" Those wanting to buy may be concerned about purchasing a residence that may continue to lose value. Those wanting or needing to sell are worried about trying to get out at least what they have invested plus some appreciation. If they don't have to sell now, they be considering holding off until the market improves … (0 comments)
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