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By Robert Rauf
(HomeBridge Financial Services (NJ))
Comments 4
 I don't know what your thoughts are but here are a few things I never want to hear again once this is all over:Social Distancing, PPE are at the top of the list, but there are so many others. Enough of that, lets move on to the focus of this post. Even with NJ being shut down for all but "essent...

By Dave Sulvetta, Realtor
(Dave Sulvetta, ReMax Connection, Gloucester County Realtor)
Comments 2
Valleybrook Blackwood NJ Recent Sales & Active Properties! During the Corona VirusGoing into this year brings us some uncertainty with the CoronaVirus and home sales. So, is COVID - 19 affecting sales? As of this writing no! But it seems as if people are not listing presently so it naturall will ...

By Robert Rauf
(HomeBridge Financial Services (NJ))
Comments 0
  I discussed Covid 19 appraisal issues in my previous blogs about Conventional andd VA appraisals  here: https://activerain.com/droplet/5mMF and here: https://activerain.com/droplet/5mMD We now have guidance for FHA as well: FHA  Mortgagee letter 2020-05 provides guidance regarding:  Appraisal R...

By Robert Rauf
(HomeBridge Financial Services (NJ))
Comments 0
 Have you ever heard the phrase: "If it sounds too good to be true it probably is."  Or: "There is no such thing as a free lunch" ?All the talk of Mortgage relief or 90 day mortgage forgiveness  today can be put under the above umbrella. It is not a handout.  It is not a freebie. It is not a gran...

By Scott Gleason, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(RE/MAX Select)
Comments 0
Last weekend, Governor Murphy declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey. In his Executive Order, he urged all residents to practice good hygiene practices (wash hands often and for 20 seconds at a time). He also asked that we practice social distancing to limit the potential for exposure to th...

By Robert Rauf
(HomeBridge Financial Services (NJ))
Comments 0
 The VA just issued appraisal guidelines in response to the Covid-19 Epidemic.For the most part the guidelines are similar to the changes we have seen on the conventional side. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time the VA has allowed appraisals without an interior inspection.For Vac...

By Scott Gleason, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(RE/MAX Select)
Comments 3
As more and more people get tested for COVID-19, we see confirmed cases in Westfield and the greater New Jersey area increase. Many businesses have either closed down for now or allowed their employees to work from home to limit exposure to the Coronavirus. Schools started up online teaching this...

By Malik Crichlow, Maplewood,SouthOrange,Union Real estate
(GoodBuy Homes NJ Essex & Union County Real Estate specialist)
Comments 2
It's just me one of your local Real Estate tax paying guys who needs some answers...Before we get into that; let me share with you two things that happened today...1. A buyer asked me to show him a few properties tomorrow...My answer was HMMMMMMM... I don't know if I can or should. I'll get back ...

By Karl Hess, on The Jersey Shore
(Keller Williams Shore Properties)
Comments 0
Trend or Fad? Knowing the Difference Could Save You MoneyWhen updating your Ocean County home (particularly to put on the market), It's a good idea to incorporate current trends into your renovations. There's a fine line between trends and fads however, and the difference can affect your buyer po...

By Malik Crichlow, Maplewood,SouthOrange,Union Real estate
(GoodBuy Homes NJ Essex & Union County Real Estate specialist)
Comments 3
As the coronavirus continues to plauge the world there are no doubt many, many questions regarding what is essential business and what is not.   Naturally for any REALTOR, RAW (ready, willing & able) buyer and/or  Motivated seller the answer is ...  I just received the following message and was a...

By Robert Rauf
(HomeBridge Financial Services (NJ))
Comments 0
With all the talk of last weekend's Fed move- here is the history - you can see we spent close to 8 years at today's Fed's Funds level, so it isn't anything new. What we have today that did not exist in 2008 is a lack of an appetite in the markets for ANY investment. The only thing experiencing a...

By David J. Caracausa, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRES, CRE
(The Premier Properties Group)
Comments 0
If you are looking to spruce up your Jersey shore home, one way to do it is with some beautiful window treatments. Often times they can be used for decorative purposes, but when the sun comes beating down on a warm summer day, they can also help to provide some shade and keep things cool!Lets dis...

By Mary Ann O'Shea
(RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay)
Comments 1
Long Beach Island Home for Sale | LBI Real Estate | Jersey Shore Home for Sale | 894 Radio Rd Overview Maps Photos Features Description $75,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms1 Full BathroomInterior: 696 sqftLot: 5,330 sqftYear Built: 1965MLS #: NJOC397046 Location 894 Radio RdLittle...

By Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl, The Last Names You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Samsel & Associates)
Comments 5
Homeowners and home buyers in Linden are smart to learn about the real estate market to help make an informed decision about when to buy and sell a home in Linden .Here’s what’s been happening lately.Inventory: 19 homes were sold in Linden in February, which is much lower than the 12 month averag...

By Scott Gleason, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(RE/MAX Select)
Comments 0
We have about a month left before the 2020 tax filing deadline. Currently, that is Wednesday, April 15th. However, in a recent address to the nation, President Trump announced that he would be allowing an extension for some "individuals and businesses negatively impacted" by COVID-19. Specifics a...

By Robert Rauf
(HomeBridge Financial Services (NJ))
Comments 0
Looking to buy or refinance? It is time to hop on a mortgage!Unprecedented, that is the only word that sums up what we have been experiencing in the markets the past week or so.  Interest rates are in territory that we have NEVER experienced. For the first time EVER FNMA 2.0s traded last week. Ef...

By Mary Ann O'Shea
(RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay)
Comments 1
Long Beach Island Home for Sale | LBI Real Estate | Jersey Shore Home for Sale | 2556 1st St Overview Maps Photos Features Description $389,900 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,950 sqftLot: 2,800 sqftYear Built: 2002MLS #: 22009242 Location 2556 1st AveCedar...

By Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl, The Last Names You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Samsel & Associates)
Comments 5
Cranford remains one of the most sought after towns in Union County. Here's what's been happening in the Cranford real estate market this month.InventoryThere were 81 homes offered for sale in Cranford in February compared to the 72 homes that were on the market in February of 2019. 18 homes were...

By Karl Hess, on The Jersey Shore
(Keller Williams Shore Properties)
Comments 2
Your Ocean County Waterfront Dream Home on The Jersey Shore is Coming on the Market in less than 2 weeks!Boaters and water enthusiasts, your future waterfront home is coming on the market soon! Literally seconds to the bay and minutes to the open ocean, you couldn’t ask for a better location. Thi...

By Mary Ann O'Shea
(RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay)
Comments 1
Long Beach Island Home for Sale | LBI Real Estate | Jersey Shore Home for Sale | 24 W New York Ave Overview Maps Photos Features Description $959,000 Single Family Home Main Features 5 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 Half BathroomInterior: 1,806 sqftLot: 3,150 sqftYear Built: 2007MLS #: 22009128 Locat...

By Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl, The Last Names You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Samsel & Associates)
Comments 3
Let's take a look at how the real estate market in Clark performed in February.Inventory:In February, 11 single family homes were sold and 71 homes were offered for sale in Clark. This is the lowest active inventory seen in Clark since February of 2018. Low inventory often occurs as the days get ...

By Mary Ann O'Shea
(RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay)
Comments 1
Long Beach Island Home for Sale | LBI Real Estate | Jersey Shore Home for Sale | 100 Muriel Ave Overview Maps Photos Features Description $997,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 Half BathroomInterior: 1,646 sqftLot: 3,200 sqftMLS #: 22008834 Location 100 E Muriel Av...

By Scott Gleason, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(RE/MAX Select)
Comments 0
We consider Westfield to be an affluent community. But even here, approximately 2.66% live below the poverty line. While that's significantly lower than the national average, some of our neighbors still need our help. This month, donate your old linens to the Westfield Used Linen Drive.Westfield ...

By Scott Gleason, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(RE/MAX Select)
Comments 0
Whether buying or selling a Westfield home, you need someone on your side who knows the local market. Navigating a real estate transaction can feel daunting sometimes. With your busy schedule, who has the time? Where do you start? To find the right real estate agent, keep the following tips in mi...

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