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Ocean County Market Conditions
When comparing 3 months ending September 2011 to the same quarter in the prior year, the MEDIAN home price has decreased 2.17% however, the NUMBER of homes sold has increased 14.82% and the number of homes on the market has decreased.
Mortgage rates for a 30 year fixed average 4.00% according to Bankrate.
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Five Tips that Prepare You to Sell
 In a buyer's market, pricing your home correctly is all-important. Price too low and you'll leave money behind. Price too high and you won't sell at all. Here is what you should know:
1. Your home is worth what a buyer is willing to pay.
Sellers may think they can dictate to the market. And in a period of rapidly rising prices, they might even get away with it. In a down market, however, it's counterproductive to think "I have to get... Read More |
The Top Three Ways to Improve Your Home's Resale Value
 Improving your home's resale value not only puts more money in your pocket when it's time to sell, but it also enhances your quality of life in the moment. Here are the top three ways to improve your home and add value.
1. Add Square Footage
Square footage is one of the first things an appraiser looks at when determining the value of your home. If your home is noticeably smaller than others in the neighborhood, you should definitely... Read More |
Should You Paint Wood Floors?
 Should you paint over an old wood floor, or should you restore the floor to its natural beauty? Although your decision will ultimately depend on your taste, there are a few things to consider before you plunge in to the job.
How long will you live there? You may love the look of painted floors, but most buyers prefer natural wood. If you are going to put time and money into the floors, you might as well improve the home's value by... Read More |
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Ideas to Enjoy the Holidays
 People tend to get so busy they forget that it's the simple gifts, the simple activities and even the simple decor that usually creates the most enjoyable season. Here are some fantastic ideas to help your holiday season flow a little better.
Go for the Experience
Whether hosting a holiday dinner for family or friends or searching for a great gift for someone, focus on the experience instead of price or tangible gifts. One way is to host a "white elephant" gift exchange party and limit the gift pricing to $5 or $10 each. This enables guests to each receive a gift without everyone spending a lot of money... Read More |
Five New Solutions for Cold, Drafty Rooms
Courtesy of ARA Content
 Many mistakenly assume cold and drafty rooms are unavoidable since every home they ever lived in had uneven temperatures. Others say they can understand why they have the problem, since the problem area is the farthest from the furnace or air handler, but you don't have to put up with these problems!
New government, industry and utility company research on uneven temperatures finds there are now economical permanent solutions. Here are some common causes, and solutions:
Identify Your Duct Leaks and Have Them Sealed: The Department Of Energy states that the typical duct system loses an astounding 25 to 40... Read More |
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