Real Estate and Buying Tips from Our Local Experts

First Time Buying Real Estate

By Tony Lipari on

REAL ESTATE FACTORS TO KEEP IN MIND AS A FIRST TIME HOME BUYER IN NJ Finding the perfect residential property in Mantoloking NJ, Brick NJ, Toms River NJ, Manasquan NJ, and Seaside Park NJ can be a long and complex procedure. This is why, it really important for you to...

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5 Reasons to sell your house this Spring

By Deb Cooper on

5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name...

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At Home with Lisa Longest

By Lisa Longest on

You have thought about it for awhile now. It has been a love/hate relationship for way too long. You tried to make it work, but you can tell you have grown apart. You know you deserve better, and it is time to move on. You are the only one who...

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What to expect for new home buyers

By Rick Bolivar on

Looking at purchasing our first home? Not sure what to expect? Hello, My name is Rick Bolivar and community expert Realtor here in Land O Lakes Fl, With all the craziness in the real estate market today it can be daunting to figure out what to exoect on the purchase...

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Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue Through 2021?

By Deb Cooper on

With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie Mac released their quarterly forecast, noting: “The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low over a dozen times in 2020 and the low interest rate...

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Tips for the First-Time Home Seller

By Lisa Crabtree on

There is a lot of attention paid to first-time homebuyers. Most real estate agents and lenders have some kind of guide to help first-time homebuyers navigate their first home purchase, but what about the first-time seller? Selling your home for the first time can be just as confusing as a...

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Three Reasons We Are NOT in a Housing Bubble

By Deb Cooper on

No Housing Bubble in 2021..... Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in another housing bubble like the one we experienced a little over a decade ago. Here...

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My Offer To You

By Kathy O'Donnell on

Let’s start with Buyer and Seller Closing Costs: So many companies being advertised on TV are looking to confuse you. An understanding of the facts is critical. Sellers pay a 1% Transfer Tax in Bucks County, the Commission and a few hundred dollars in fees to obtain the Water, Sewer,...

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