Have you given any thought as to how to address home inspection issues? In some areas, we’re in a hot housing market. If you’re a buyer, you need to be a little flexible when it comes to minor defects in the home you wish to purchase. And that’s because there are other buyers trying to […]

What does it really cost when you hire a Realtor to sell your home? The answer may surprise you – pleasantly. Because quite often the answer is nothing. Do I have your attention now? Right now you’re thinking that no Realtor will list and sell a home for nothing. And you’re correct in thinking that. […]

The seller’s disclosure is a required document in a real estate transaction. Both state and federal laws require the sellers of a home to tell what they know about a home. Why is a Seller’s Disclosure required? The reason behind this is, an inspection may not find everything that’s wrong with a home. After all, […]

Which is more popular, a mortgage purchase or a refinance loan? Mortgage Purchase Loans or Refinance We’ve been hearing about mortgage loans for what seems like, forever. One overlooked aspect of the mortgage market has been refinancing. We’ve had  low interest rates over the last number of years. As a result, many people with older, […]

What do you know about Radon, the silent and deadly killer? Because if you’re like most people, you don’t know very much about it. Radon – Silent and Deadly Radon is caused by decaying uranium somewhere underground. As this deadly gas works it’s way to the surface, it can enter your home through cracks and […]

Do you need some help with the down payment? Down Payment Help Hey there, first time home buyers in New Jersey. Is it time for you to buy your own home? Like many, you’re probably having an issue with saving for the down payment. Do you need some help? Well, this may be the answer. […]

Can you make use of a reverse mortgage to purchase a home? Reverse Mortgage Purchase You’ve probably heard of a reverse mortgage. After all, celebrities have been touting it’s praises on late night TV for years. And for many, it’s a great financial tool. But, an interesting variation allows you to use a reverse mortgage […]

Are you worried about the shortage of starter home inventory? Starter Home Inventory Shortage First time buyers may have a challenge in finding their first home this spring. In fact, this March marked the first time that the median price of a home listed was in excess of $300,000. However, even though prices of homes […]

Have you ever had experience with a construction lien? Let’s hope the answer is no. Construction Liens For the sake of conversation, let’s say that you hired a general contractor to put an addition on your home. The general contractor rarely does everything involved with the addition. Usually, specialists in the electrical, plumbing,and HVAC systems […]

Did you know that in Monmouth County we’re in a buyers market? Monmouth County Buyers Market Commonly, when the real estate market shows that there’s less than a 6 month supply of homes, we’re in a seller’s market. Let me explain what I mean. Typically, on average, if 25 homes sell per month, there should […]