What a Crazy month!in the past 30 days we have had one of the most confused interest rate environments I have seen in the past 20 years.  About 4 weeks ago we bottomed out at levels we have not seen since July of 2003... Keep in mind that 2003 was a 40 year low in interest rates and one Wednesday morning it was the lowest I have ever seen for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.  It was short lived, and that low only lasted about 6 hours. Since then rates have been bouncing up and holding for a week, only to settle back down a bit and then bounce yet again.  Last week was the biggest weekly bounce the markets have seen in 10 years, but this week we have already seen the interest rate dust cloud begin to settle and rates are improving a bit. Keep things in perspective, Rates are still near the... 02/22/2008

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   84Closed  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 01/31/2008

I thought in observance of MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, just how profound these words have become:If we look back over the last 40 years, or most of my lifetime, we've come quite a long way.  Most of us have never known segregation.  We have African-American and Female Presidential Candidates.  Hell, the Berlin Wall fell almost 20 years ago!We truly live in the greatest nation on earth and enjoy freedoms and liberties that some countries and nations can still ONLY DREAM about.  These rights and privileges, that I believe are largely taken for granted today, came (and continue to come) at a heavy price; men and women that have paid for our freedom with their lives for over 200 years.What does this all have to do with real estate?  One of the greatest privileges we all have the ability to enjo... 01/21/2008

Customer w/Gallery R3020422 Active1082 LAKE PLACID , Toms River Twp, NJ  08753List Price: $399,000 County:OceanMunicipality:Toms River TwpSection:North DoverSubdiv: Block:442.43Zoning:150LLot:38Tax Year:2007Qual. Code: Taxes:$0Addl. Lot #s: Assmnt Land:$39,800Lot Dim:xImprovments:$109,600Apx. Acres:.32Tot. Assd. Value:$149,400Liv. Area SqFt:0Year. Built:1986Tot. Rooms:7Bedrooms:4Baths:3Half-Baths:0Prop. Type:Single FamilyModel: Primary Loc: HOA:NoWaterfront:NoBasement:NoPool:YesHOA $/Mo:$Wtr Frnt Ft: Fireplace:NoNew Const:NoInitial Fee:$Waterview: Air Cond:YesHOA Phone:() -Flood Plain:UGarage:YesFurnished:NoHOA Name: Comm. Opp: Spaces:2Furnishings: Elem: Middle: High: List Type:Exclusive RightAgency Rel:Dual DisclosedROOMDIMENSIONSFLOOR ROOMDIMENSIONSFLOORLiving Rm:   MBedroom:  Dining ... 01/08/2008

And the prize goes to........Toms River Twp. New Jersey!Congratulations for being voted one of the top 10 "Safest Cities 2007" to live in.If you are interested in seeing how your city fared, you can pick up a copy of the 14th edition of "City Crime Rankings: Crime in Metropolitan America, published by CQ Press.We look forward to spotlighting this community in the very near future.  11/26/2007

Customer w/Gallery R3020422 Active1082 LAKE PLACID , Toms River Twp, NJ  08753List Price: $399,000 County:OceanMunicipality:Toms River TwpSection:North DoverSubdiv: Block:442.43Zoning:150LLot:38Tax Year:2007Qual. Code: Taxes:$0Addl. Lot #s: Assmnt Land:$39,800Lot Dim:xImprovments:$109,600Apx. Acres:.32Tot. Assd. Value:$149,400Liv. Area SqFt:0Year. Built:1986Tot. Rooms:7Bedrooms:4Baths:3Half-Baths:0Prop. Type:Single FamilyModel: Primary Loc: HOA:NoWaterfront:NoBasement:NoPool:YesHOA $/Mo:$Wtr Frnt Ft: Fireplace:NoNew Const:NoInitial Fee:$Waterview: Air Cond:YesHOA Phone:() -Flood Plain:UGarage:YesFurnished:NoHOA Name: Comm. Opp: Spaces:2Furnishings: Elem: Middle: High: List Type:Exclusive RightAgency Rel:Dual DisclosedROOMDIMENSIONSFLOOR ROOMDIMENSIONSFLOORLiving Rm:   MBedroom:  Dining ... 11/05/2007

PRE-FORECLOSURE PRESENT ALL OFFERS.   Customer w/Gallery R3015909 Active14 Jordan Dr , Toms River Twp, NJ  08755List Price: $309,900 County:OceanMunicipality:Toms River TwpSection:West DoverSubdiv:Oak RidgeBlock:510.22Zoning:90Lot:10Tax Year:2007Qual. Code: Taxes:$3404Addl. Lot #s: Assmnt Land:$39,500Lot Dim:90 ft x 100 ftImprovments:$68,300Apx. Acres:.21Tot. Assd. Value:$107,800Liv. Area SqFt:2106Year. Built:1964Tot. Rooms:9Bedrooms:4Baths:2Half-Baths:0Prop. Type:Single FamilyModel: Primary Loc: HOA:NoWaterfront:NoBasement:NoPool:NoHOA $/Mo:$Wtr Frnt Ft: Fireplace:YesNew Const:NoInitial Fee:$Waterview: Air Cond:YesHOA Phone:() -Flood Plain:UGarage:YesFurnished:NoHOA Name: Comm. Opp: Spaces:2Furnishings: Elem: Middle: High: List Type:Exclusive RightAgency Rel:Dual DisclosedROOMDIMENSION... 09/29/2007

14 Jordan Dr , Toms River Twp, NJ  08755List Price: $319,000 County:OceanMunicipality:Toms River TwpSection:West DoverSubdiv:Oak RidgeBlock:510.22Zoning:90Lot:10Tax Year:2007Qual. Code: Taxes:$3404Addl. Lot #s: Assmnt Land:$39,500Lot Dim:90 ft x 100 ftImprovments:$68,300Apx. Acres:.21Tot. Assd. Value:$107,800Liv. Area SqFt:2106Year. Built:1964Tot. Rooms:9Bedrooms:4Baths:2Half-Baths:0Prop. Type:Single FamilyModel: Primary Loc: HOA:NoWaterfront:NoBasement:NoPool:NoHOA $/Mo:$Wtr Frnt Ft: Fireplace:YesNew Const:NoInitial Fee:$Waterview: Air Cond:YesHOA Phone:() -Flood Plain:UGarage:YesFurnished:NoHOA Name: Comm. Opp: Spaces:2Furnishings: Elem: Middle: High: List Type:Exclusive RightAgency Rel:Dual DisclosedROOMDIMENSIONSFLOOR ROOMDIMENSIONSFLOORLiving Rm: 2 MBedroom: 2Dining Rm: 2 Bedroom 2... 09/16/2007

Lots of room to roam! 4 br 2 full bath 2 kitchens, hardwood flooring, new roof, within past 2 yrs new heating and central air units, french patio doors with inner blinds, 2 sheds, large deck off of second floor with steps down to back yard, separate entrance to downstairs area, large 2 car garage, possible mother daughter. Large bedroom on first floor. Owners motivated present all offers.Offered at $319,000Charlene Grant, Realtor Assoc.Performance Realty Group, Inc.*551 E. Route 72*Manahawkin,NJ 08050Cell: 848-992-9307  Email:  CGrant3178@aol.comWebsite:  http://www.shopjerseyshorehomes.com/  08/19/2007