SHREWSBURY MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT June 2012

SHREWSBURY MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT
June 1 - 30,2012
Total Number of closed sales	3
Average days on market	125
Ratio of sale price to list price	89%
Lowest closed price	$333,000
Highest closed price	$1,300,000
Median closed price	$520,000
Distribution of Closed Sales
# under $400,000	1
# between $400,001-$700,000	1
# above $700,001	1
Total under contract as of 7/3/12	14
Total homes available as of 7/3/12	18
Median price of available homes	$537,500
Source: Monmouth/Ocean MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the time! With today's low interest rates and available financing, the buyers are back. The Spring market is in full swing and there has never been a better time to make a move. 

OCEAN MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT June 2012

OCEAN MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT
June 1 - 30, 2012
Total Number of closed sales	25
Average days on market	160
Ratio of sale price to list price	94%
Lowest closed price	$170,000
Highest closed price	$880,000
Median closed price	$325,000
Distribution of Closed Sales
# under $400,000	11
# $400,001 - $700,000	4
# above $700,000	2
Total under contract as of 7/3/12	43
Total homes available as of 7/3/12	153
Median price of available homes	$417,900
Source: Monmouth/Ocean MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

  

If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the time! With today's low interest rates and available financing, the buyers are back. The Spring market is in full swing and there has never been a better time to make a move. 

FAIR HAVEN MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT

FAIR HAVEN MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT
June 1 - June 30, 2012
Total Number of closed sales	10
Average days on market	145
Ratio of sale price to list price	94%
Lowest closed price	$326,700
Highest closed price	$995,000
Median closed price	$629,750
Distribution of Closed Sales
# under $500,000	4
# $500,001 - $1,000,000	6
# above $1,000,000	0
Total under contract as of 7/3/12	32
Total homes available as of 7/3/12	47
Median price of available homes	$769,000
Source: Monmouth/Ocean MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

 If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the time! With today's low interest rates and available financing, the buyers are back. The Spring market is in full swing and there has never been a better time to make a move. 

You need a smart, knowledgeable real estate professional who listens, answers your questions and offers expert advice.  I am ready to assist you with all your real estate needs. Contact me today!

Gloria Benaroch, Broker Associate 732.245.4031 cell

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Celebrate Earth Day with Monmouth Park System

Nobody celebrates Earth Day like we do!  In fact, we need a whole weekend for everything we have planned.  Our annual Earth Day Celebration at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, is on Saturday, April 21 from 11am-5pm and features nature walks, boat tours, crafts and much more.  Then on Sunday, April 22, the fun spreads to other parks with Eco-Fashion Fun, Snakes & Reptile Shows, Spring Plant Walks and more.  See all our Earth Day plans.

Here are a few other things to enjoy:

• Junior Gardeners on Saturdays, April 21-June 9 from 1-3pm.  Children age 8-12 are invited to plan, plant and tend a garden at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown.  Please bring gardening gloves. Fee and registration required.

• Paddle-Fish-Relax on Sunday, April 22 from 8:30-10:30am at Thompson Park, Lincroft. We'll have tandem canoes, paddles, life jackets and fishing gear for a relaxing outing on Marlu Lake.  An additional session is offered from 10:30am-12:30pm.  The cost is $20 per boat.  Registration recommended but not required.  Cash or check only for drop-ins.

• It's Not Too Late To Get Up and Get Outside on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24-May 24 from 5:30-7pm at Thompson Park, Lincroft.  Put on your walking shoes and join us as we stroll along the park's paved and wooded trails. Fee and registration required.

• Energy Medicine on Thursday, April 26 from 7-9pm at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft.  Discover the benefits of this integrative therapy. Fee and registration required.

• Fun with Spanish - Mommy & Me on Saturdays, April 28-June 9 from 10-10:45am at the Dorbrook Recreation Area Activity Center, Colts Neck. Bring your little one age 4-6 to sing, dance and play "en Espanol."  Fee and registration required.

For more information or to register, please visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com

or call (732) 842-4000, ext 1.  The Park System can also be contacted through email at

info@monmouthcountyparks.com

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'King Kong' Special Effects Wizard Harry Redmond Jr. Dies at 101 - The Hollywood Reporter

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A Mirror or a 2-Way Glass

Do you know the difference?
This is a very good thing for the ladies especially to know to ensure privacy when dressing in a strange place.

2 - WAY GLASS IMAGE

MIRROR IMAGE

A Mirror or a 2-Way Glass?
How can you tell when you are in a room, restroom, motel etc. with a mirror or a 2-way glass?

Here's how: I thought it was quite interesting! And I know in about 30 seconds you're going to do what I did and find the nearest mirror.

Do you know how to determine if a mirror is 2-way or not? A policewoman who travels all over the US and gives seminars and techniques for businesswomen passed this on.

When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc., how many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a 2-way mirror (i.e., they can see you, but you can't see them)? There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms. It is very difficult to positively identify the surface by looking at it.

So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of mirror we are looking at?

Just conduct this simple test: Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is GENUINE mirror. However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE! IT IS A 2-WAY MIRROR!

"No Space, Leave the Place" So remember, every time you see a mirror, do the "fingernail test." It doesn't cost you anything.

REMEMBER. No Space, Leave the Place:

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New on Market Presidential Tower Penthouse in Long Branch NJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Never, EVER Lose Another Software Download!

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Nautilus 2 Rumson Rd Units #2 & #17 FOR SALE

Sea Brook Apartment homes in Tinton Falls NJ

 

 

 

 

Apple’s iPhone 4 won’t slow Google’s Android momentum

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Exclusive Waterfront Property in Rumson

Sailors' and boaters' Delight. Riverfront property that can accomodate a 46 foot Sailboat plus other boats. for more information Call Gloria B 732-245-4031

 

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Homeowners Insurance Costs Soar

Homeowners Insurance Costs Soar: "10 Most Expensive Homeowners Insurance States State Average Premium Change
Florida $1,534 Up 10.7%
Texas $1,448 Up 2.8%
Louisiana $1,400 Up 11.4%
Oklahoma $1,054 Up 3.5%
Massachusetts $1,023 Up 10.6%
Mississippi $1,019 Up 2.1%
Rhode Island $950 Up 3.4%
New York $936 Up 7.7%
Connecticut $929 Up 5.8%
California $925 Down 1.3%
National Average $822 Up 2.2%
Source: National Association of Insurance Commissioners"


YEah New Jersey is not on this list!

CNBC – Big Banks, Short Sales, Kick Backs and Fraud « Jeremy Brandt

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This morning CNBC aired the story we brought them regarding short sales, bank fraud and kick-backs to banks.
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Diana Olick — CNBC Real Estate Reporter
Big Banks Accused of Short Sale Fraud
Just as regulators, lawmakers and all forms of financial oversight boards are talking about new regulations to guard against mortgage fraud and another mortgage meltdown, there appears to be yet a new mortgage fraud out there today, allegedly perpetuated by agents of, yes, the big banks."
http://www.jeremybrandt.com/cnbc-big-banks-short-sales-kick-backs-and-fraud/

Happy New Year 2010!

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Looking Through the Buyer's Eyes

Below are questions to ask yourself when preparing your home for sale, to ensure it looks the best it possibly can to the buyer's eyes.
Exterior
•Does your yard look well maintained?
•Are the trees and bushes trimmed?
•Is your lawn mowed and edged?
•Is your lawn free of weeds?
•Are the decks and patios clean?
•Does your house need painting?
•Are there any exterior holes or cracks?
•Are your walks and porches clean and in good repair?
•Does your roof leak or sag?
•Are any shingles or tiles missing?
•Is your chimney in good shape?


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Tips for Finding The Right Home

When beginning the process of finding a new home, it is often difficult to know where to begin. Before researching the market or analyzing housing options, homebuyers may want to start by prioritizing their family's needs, determining what are "must-haves" versus what are "nice-to-haves." Below are some factors you may want to consider when trying to find the right home for your family.

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N.J. homes sales jump 11 percent in quarter, while Atlantic County prices fall 10 percent from year ago - pressofAtlanticCity.com : Latest News

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Today We Celebrate ALL Veterans

Veterans Day is traditionally celebrated on Nov. 11 to coincide with the signing of an armistice that ceased most major conflict during World War I. In 1919 President Woodrow Wilson made Nov. 11 Armistice Day which would later be renamed Veterans Day.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Web site says that Veterans Day “is an opportunity to publicly commemorate the contributions of living veterans.”

It is also a day of remembrance for those serving in overseas conflicts and any who have served.

I know that alot of you have family or friends that have served or are serving in the military. There are many sacrifices that these brave individuals and their families make every day and because of these sacrifices we are fortunate to have the freedom to live our lives as we do.

Today I say thank you to those brave men and women and reflect on how fortunate I am to live in this great country.

"President Obama has signed into law the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) that included, as an amendment, the extension and expansion of the Homebuyer Tax Credit.

The bill provides a new incentive for existing homeowners who have owned their current homes at least five years, making them eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500 when they purchase a new home. I believe this provision benefitting existing home owners, combined with historically low interest rates, will help engage a large number of qualified move-up buyers who have been sitting on the sidelines hesitant to list their current homes… if they act now!

The bill also extends the previous incentive for first time homebuyers – or anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the last three years. Those buyers will still get up to an $8,000 refundable tax credit.

The legislation includes other qualification provisions. For example, the credit is available only for the purchase of principal homes (no second or vacation homes) costing $800,000 or less and the credit is scaled back and gradually eliminated for individuals with annual incomes above $125,000 or couples with incomes above $225,000.

To qualify under either provision, buyers must sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30. This is likely to be the last tax credit that the government will offer to first time and move-up buyers. The window of time is shorter than it may seem, especially for potential buyers who need to list and sell their existing homes. We must do everything we can to help them take complete advantage of it."

Home Buyers and Home Owners of 5 years, take advantage of the tax credit NOW

President Obama has signed into law the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) that included, as an amendment, the extension and expansion of the Homebuyer Tax Credit.


The bill provides a new incentive for existing homeowners who have owned their current homes at least five years, making them eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500 when they purchase a new home. I believe this provision benefitting existing home owners, combined with historically low interest rates, will help engage a large number of qualified move-up buyers who have been sitting on the sidelines hesitant to list their current homes… if they act now!

The bill also extends the previous incentive for first time homebuyers – or anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the last three years. Those buyers will still get up to an $8,000 refundable tax credit.
The legislation includes other qualification provisions. For example, the credit is available only for the purchase of principal homes (no second or vacation homes) costing $800,000 or less and the credit is scaled back and gradually eliminated for individuals with annual incomes above $125,000 or couples with incomes above $225,000.
To qualify under either provision, buyers must sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30. This is likely to be the last tax credit that the government will offer to first time and move-up buyers. The window of time is shorter than it may seem, especially for potential buyers who need to list and sell their existing homes. We must do everything we can to help them take complete advantage of it.