The Resourceful Realtor: Thomas McCormack, Resources Real Estate

Single-family home unit sales in Monmouth County, NJ,  were up 50% in June relative to the year before (650 homes sold vs 435) - a remarkable increase and hopefully a promising indicator of market improvement.  Interestingly, June's figures were an even bigger increase from May - 94%! Upon seeing...

Last night, the Senate passed the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010. The bill is retroactive and covers the lapse period from June 1, 2010, to the date of enactment of the extension. Additionally, Congress...

Good news! As of 6/21/10 Monmouth County single-family home sales are up 23.5% over last year's figures for the same period.  Increases were seen across the board in almost every price tier with particular emphasis in the higher price ranges.  The first-home buyer tax credit doesn't appear to hav...

I live at the very beginning of the Jersey Shore... it's an incredibly beautiful part of Monmouth County with panoramic views of the Atlantic, Sandy Hook & Raritan Bays, the Navesink & Shrewsbury Rivers.  Water is a key aspect of life here with many residents in my hometown of Highlands earning t...

So much for the battle of the sexes! According to a recent study of 1000 home shoppers there was a surprising agreement among men and women among their Top 10 features in a new home. 1. Garage or designated parking space  (Men = 85.5%, Women = 87.7%)2. Master suite   (Men = 79.8%, Women = 77.8%)3...

It's that time of year again!  The Sandy Hook Beach Concerts are due to begin their summer season in just a few weeks.  Hopefully this year won't get the same number of rain-outs as last year.  For me, this is the quintessential summer activity and my favorite thing to do every summer.  Imagine s...

Resources Real Estate is proud to participate in New Jersey's Open House Weekend this weekend Sunday, April 11th. As the tax credit for 1st Time Homebuyers & Trade-Up homebuyers is due to expire soon (must be under contract by April 30th and close before end of June) now is the time to take actio...

Located in the heart of Little Silver, one of Monmouth County's favorite towns, this renovated three bedroom Dutch Colonial offers the charm & style of an older home with many of the updates that today's homebuyers are most looking for. The warm & cozy feeling ...

Renovated Cape in a great neighborhood in Little Silver, one of Monmouth County's favorite towns! On this quiet tree-lined street that's convenient to pretty much everything, you'll find this charming home with many recent updates that will make moving in a breeze! ...

It has been such a success for the past two Octobers, now the Taste of Sea Bright has been expanded with a brand new Spring Edition!  (I love this event!)  ON SALE THURSDAY, APRIL 1:  The TASTE OF SEA BRIGHT (Trolley Hop) event tickets. You are strongly advised to purchase tickets for your group ...