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What an outstanding opportunity to buy a home! Congress has enacted legislation by providing a tax credit of up to $8,000 for any first time home buyer (a first time homebuyer is considered any buyer who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to purchase). The hom...
02/18/2009
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On New Year's Day 2009, after 65 dark years, more than 8,000 people gathered at Barnegat Lighthouse to witness the re-lighting of Old Barney. This also marked the 150th anniversary of the lighthouse. Lt. George Meade, a government engineer, was commissioned to build the lighthouse, and accompli...
01/15/2009
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Ever wonder what to do with used American Flags? Worn American flags that are no longer suitable for display can be dropped off at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2430, 520 Hilliard Blvd. between 12 noon and 8:00 p.m. each day. The Elks know how and will properly dispose of the flags. We thank them ...
12/19/2008
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Did you know that approximately 27 million Americans have overactive or underactive Thyroid glands. This small gland makes hormones that affect nearly every part of your body. Find out what you need to know at www.thyroidawareness.com
12/13/2008
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Hello Fellow REALTORS! Just back from attending the State Convention in Atlantic City. I always enjoy this convention. It fires me up for the upcoming year. Can't rest on your laurels in this business. If you did well in 2008, congratulations, but 2008 is almost over and it's time to do it a...
12/12/2008
The Housing and Econmic Recovery Act (R.R.3221) allows a $7500 home ownership tax credit to encourage buyers to jump into the market. When you combine this tax credit with the low interest rates in place, the lower home prices and the increased inventory, can they afford not to buy? Buyers don't...
10/30/2008
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"TODAY'S BUYER'S MARKET IS TOMORROW'S MISSED OPPORTUNITY" Believe the above says it all. I'm working with lots of buyers who just won't commit to buy because they don't know if the market has bottomed out. Trouble is, when it is evident that the market has bottomed out, they have missed their o...
09/03/2008
The following article was written by Steve Cors, CEO of Superior Mortgage Corporation. It is one person's view of the mortgage market and makes some very valid points. An insider's view of what's really going on in the Mortgage Market, And how it will affect real estate sales for the remainder ...
07/19/2008
Proper pricing is always important. Houses new to the market, priced properly combined with an effective marketing campaign will drive the most buyers to view the home in the first 2 to 3 weeks. After that, traffic will significantly decrease. If sellers are not priced properly from the get go, ...
05/23/2008
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You are ready to buy or sell and you now need the services of a Real Estate Professional. How do you go about choosing the right person to work with you? Here are a few questions you may want to ask potential candidates for the job of being YOUR Real Estate Professional. These is not a complete...
05/13/2008