Metal buildings have gained massive popularity in the past few decades. With modern technology advancements and workmanship, it’s possible to design and build a fully functional metal building. There is no limit to the type of building one can construct; however, one question that has caused a puzzle is, why should you consider living in […]
Guest Post by: Kara Griffin from ProMover Reviews When the pandemic hit in 2020, the housing market in New Jersey stalled. It picked up again in early 2021 and has since held its stead. Now, many people are considering living in the state. After all, it is just a stone’s throw away from bustling New […]
From Realtor Magazine Buyers who offered an all-cash transaction were four times more likely to win in a competitive offer situation than those who didn’t in 2021, according to a report from Redfin. All-cash offers were found to be significantly more successful than other strategies, such as waiving the financing contingency or a pre-inspection. […]
From Realtor Magazine: Rising mortgage rates may be tamping down demand for second homes, which reached its lowest level in February since May 2020, new Redfin research shows. Still, second-home demand, based on the number of mortgage rate lock-ins, remains 35% higher than before the pandemic, according to Redfin. Vacation homes have been a […]
Guest Post by: Jordan Fulmer of Momentum Property Solutions Would you like to make an extra $60,000 per year by flipping houses? Sounds great, right? In fact, you may determine that the income from house flipping is lucrative enough to be a full-time real estate investor. So why is everyone not flipping houses? Well, many […]
Freshen Up Your Home With Spring Maintenance Tasks After a long cold winter, the first signs of spring are finally arriving. You have seen those first bulbs peeking their heads above the snow, and you may have even seen a robin scouring the frozen ground for worms. The warmth of spring is right around the […]
If you’re thinking of buying a home today, you already know that the number of homes available for sale is low. But what does that really mean for you? As a buyer, low housing supply coupled with high buyer demand means you should be prepared to navigate a highly competitive market where homes sell fast and get multiple offers. Realtor.com has this to say: […]
Let’s compare how the real estate market in Monmouth and Ocean counties performed in February 2022 compared to last year. The bigger jump in pricing was in Ocean County single family homes and Monmouth County condos. Nationwide, inventory is down 42%, while state wide, it’s down 34%. Although, we do see some return to normalcy […]
By: REBAC Staff (Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council) A home inspection provides a valuable opportunity to learn about a property you want to buy and how to care for it. Inspections also help you identify red flags—problems that could affect your safety or require expensive repairs. If you’ve included an inspection clause in your purchase […]
Bloomberg notes that house flipping has become increasingly popular in recent years, and with good reason. It offers you an opportunity to turn your home into money, and it’s surprisingly easy to get started if you know what you’re doing. With that in mind, below are some tips from Jersey Shore Real Estate on how […]
Guest Post by Amy Collett Relocating for your job can be an exciting but daunting idea. On one hand, there is a good chance that you are moving for a better position, but the process of getting from point A to B can be quite tricky if you aren’t prepared. Meghan Carroll, realtor at RE/MAX […]
Inventory. This one word has a big impact on pretty much every factor of the real estate market. In the past year, inventory has continued its trend of record low numbers, driving up demand, home prices, and buyer frustration along with it. But, new data suggests that this winter may see a flurry of new […]
From Realtor Magazine Simple kitchen and bath improvements can leave home shoppers swooning over a listing, according to a new study by Knock, a site about homeownership. Homes are selling fast, but certain home updates can help them sell even faster. An updated home can sell an average of 30% faster than a home without […]
By Michael Gerrity from World Property Journal National property broker Redfin is reporting that nearly one-quarter (24%) of first-time homebuyers are using stimulus money for their down payment in the U.S. Stimulus money is the second-most common way of accumulating money for a down payment, after saving directly from paychecks. The report is based on a […]
