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Smart Moves: Bigger nests often follow empty ones
Sunday, May 12, 2013 1:39 am
She’s a high school teacher; he’s a petroleum engineer. Both are in their late 50s — near the front end of the baby boom generation. Their four kids are married and out of the house. But at a time when many boomers are downsizing, this couple is moving to a much larger, more luxurious property.
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South Jersey inventory good, but quality homes still lacking
Sunday, May 12, 2013 12:01 am
Southern New Jersey is defying the nationwide problem of tight housing inventory.
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Business
FHA 203(k) mortgage loans alluring for post-Sandy fixer-uppers
Sunday, May 5, 2013 12:00 am
A federal mortgage loan program that covers the purchase of a house and the cost of renovating it might finally get the attention it deserves as a result of the widespread damage from Hurricane Sandy.
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Transactions: Real Estate
Sunday, May 5, 2013 12:00 am
Atlantic County
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New, renovated hotels at shore cater to upscale tourism
Sunday, April 28, 2013 12:00 am
Visitors to the southern New Jersey shore this summer will find several new places to stay after a mix of hotel and motel construction and renovation this off-season.
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Transactions in real estate
Saturday, April 27, 2013 10:14 pm
Atlantic County
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ArchivedOpen-house buyers tend to be homeowners already
Sunday, April 21, 2013 1:19 am
In the midst of the world’s largest-ever open house campaign, perhaps it’s appropriate to ask just who benefits from the scheduled hosting of the public at a home for sale.
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ArchivedTransactions: Real Estate
Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:30 am
Atlantic County
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ArchivedReal Estate Brief: 2 new agents join McCann Realtors
Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:26 am
McCann Realtors has added two agents, Herb Birch and Mary Ellen Grill, to its Ocean City office.
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ArchivedWeekend's national open-house predicted to sell 10% of local inventory
Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:27 am
There is plenty of action in the region this weekend for the 2013 Realtors Nationwide Open House.
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ArchivedMortgage buyers watching how low interest rates will go
Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:00 am
In a new age of low-cost borrowing, average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates dipped below 4 percent in November 2011 and have not turned back.
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ArchivedReal Estate Transactions
Saturday, April 13, 2013 11:45 pm
Atlantic County
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Archived'Little SoHo' comes to Ventnor: Builder wants to replace Monaco Motel with 27 townhomes
Sunday, April 7, 2013 12:00 am
The neighborhood one Realtor calls the “little SoHo of Ventnor” may soon be home to new townhomes.
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ArchivedTransactions: Real estate sales
Sunday, April 7, 2013 12:00 am
Atlantic County
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Picking right agent a must for successful property sale
Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:00 am
In many neighborhoods, the backlog of foreclosed properties is now clearing, and home-selling activity is picking up dramatically. Meanwhile, buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines for several years are finally jumping in the fray.
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ArchivedNew president of Atlantic City & County Board of Realtors optimistic on market recovery
Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:00 am
The Atlantic City & County Board of Realtors faces some unusual challenges as Corrina “Cori” Haberkern, broker/salesperson with Century 21 Atlantic Professional Realty in Absecon, begins her term as president.
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ArchivedHome equity lines of credit making comeback
Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:01 am
Home equity lines of credit, which soared in popularity during the housing boom but faded as residential real estate values crashed, are starting to make a comeback.
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ArchivedReal People
Thursday, March 28, 2013 8:11 pm
Builders convention in Atlantic City
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ArchivedTransactions Jan. 28-Feb. 1
Thursday, March 28, 2013 7:12 pm
Atlantic County
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ArchivedTransactions for the week of Jan. 21-25
Saturday, March 23, 2013 8:14 pm
Atlantic County
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Hometown News
ArchivedAvalon agency merges with Long & Foster
Saturday, March 23, 2013 12:01 am
Avalon Real Estate Agency has merged into Long & Foster Real Estate, one of the nation’s largest privately held real estate companies.
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Hometown News
ArchivedHome improvements were on the upswing in South Jersey — even before Hurricane Sandy hit — analysts say
Saturday, March 23, 2013 12:01 am
Home-improvement work in southern New Jersey will pick up this year, and not just because of storm damage.
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Think hard about needs, wants when thinking big
Sunday, March 10, 2013 12:00 am
As real estate recovers in many markets, more homebuyers are once again hankering for that supersized house with the circular driveway.
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ArchivedSensible Home: Sealing attic access will cut down on energy loss
Sunday, March 10, 2013 12:00 am
Dear Jim: I just moved into a new house and I went up into the attic to store some holiday decorations. There was no insulation on the cover or seals around it. Shouldn’t the cover be insulated and sealed? – Mike M.
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ArchivedReal People
Sunday, March 10, 2013 12:00 am
Prudential Fox & Roach acquires First Eastern Realty
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ArchivedOpportunities abound amid commercial-market rebound
Sunday, March 10, 2013 12:00 am
Slow-but-steady improvement continues to characterize the commercial real estate market locally and nationally.
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ArchivedTransactions Jan. 7-11
Thursday, March 7, 2013 5:10 pm
Atlantic County
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ArchivedEconomics, not culture, force more families to share homes
Sunday, March 3, 2013 12:45 am
The days of grandma, parents and their children all living in one house is often a concept many look back upon with nostalgia as a simpler time.
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Seniors must factor family into location of new home
Sunday, March 3, 2013 12:00 am
A half-decade ago, more retirees were interested in buying a home in an age-restricted senior community. But that was before the recession hit.
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ArchivedBoomerang homebuyers returning to market
Sunday, March 3, 2013 12:00 am
Andreea Stucker thought she made a good investment when she bought a Huntington Beach, Calif., condo with her boyfriend in December 2005.
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ArchivedTransactions Dec. 31-Jan. 4
Sunday, March 3, 2013 12:01 am
Atlantic County
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ArchivedSmart Moves: More retired homebuyers now have to take on debt
Sunday, February 24, 2013 12:01 am
Financial advisers have long cautioned retirees to avoid taking on mortgage debt when they buy a home. But some find it unavoidable — even when they’re downsizing to a smaller property in a more affordable real estate market.
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ArchivedDemand for elevators up among baby boomers
Sunday, February 24, 2013 12:01 am
Actress Jane Fonda bought a home in Beverly Hills, Calif., last year with a feature that might seem counterintuitive for a fitness guru: an elevator.
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ArchivedWhite cabinets continue to control kitchen colors
Sunday, February 24, 2013 12:00 am
Home shoppers take a hard look at kitchens when choosing one house over another, and local kitchen design and remodeling shops can give home sellers an idea of what is desirable.
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ArchivedTransactions for the week of Dec. 24-28
Sunday, February 24, 2013 12:01 am
Atlantic County
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ArchivedFHA's 203(k) loan 'best-kept secret' for home repairs
Sunday, February 17, 2013 12:30 am
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ArchivedReal Estate Briefs: 3 associates join Keller Williams Realty
Sunday, February 17, 2013 12:32 am
Keller Williams Realty-Jersey Shore has added three sales associates who previously work-ed together at Weichert Realtors in Turnersville.
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Sellers should respond even to odd offers
Sunday, February 17, 2013 12:24 am
Once his classic 1920s-era Tudor hit the market, its owner knew it wouldn’t take long for his phone to ring. The house in a coveted suburb featured soaring ceilings and a swank new kitchen suitable for a Better Homes & Gardens spread.
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ArchivedSensible Home: Savings from the right toilet can keep your finances flush
Sunday, February 17, 2013 12:27 am
Dear Jim: Our old master-bathroom toilet does not flush well. We are thinking about adding a first-floor half bath. What are the best types of toilets to get for each room, and which ones save the most water? — Connie H.
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ArchivedTransactions Dec. 17-22, 2012
Sunday, February 17, 2013 12:23 am
Atlantic County
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ArchivedTitle companies prove their mettle during mortgage meltdown
Sunday, February 17, 2013 12:12 am
The downturn in the real estate market trickled down to coattail industries, including title agencies. Those that survived were either more aggressive or adapted their business to fit a new model.
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ArchivedReal People: Tanzola joins Keller in Ocean City
Sunday, February 10, 2013 12:00 am
Kelley Tanzola has joined Keller Williams Realty-Jersey Shore in Ocean City as a team leader to recruit and train associates for area Keller Williams offices.
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Don’t hurry into buying a new home after divorce
Sunday, February 10, 2013 12:00 am
During an economic downturn, some couples who have decided to split up postpone moving. Instead, they opt for what’s known as a “domestic divorce.” They continue living under the same roof, waiting for their finances to improve before one or both can leave.
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ArchivedIsland listings rise seasonally as markets consider flood issues
Sunday, February 10, 2013 12:00 am
OCEAN CITY — Real estate agents in South Jersey are watching for any surge in new listings related to Hurricane Sandy and the stricter flood-elevation standards.
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ArchivedGrowing housing market has long way to go
Sunday, February 10, 2013 12:00 am
WASHINGTON — By most economic measures, the moribund housing sector seems to have turned a corner and is now firmly in recovery. For many homeowners, however, it may still feel like a statistical rebound because an improving housing sector is not the same as a healthy one.
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ArchivedTransactions for Dec. 10-14
Sunday, February 10, 2013 12:00 am
Atlantic County
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ArchivedTransactions Dec. 5
Saturday, February 2, 2013 10:03 pm
Atlantic County
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ArchivedDistressed properties surging, but bargain-hunters still waiting
Saturday, February 2, 2013 9:50 pm
Foreclosures in the region and state increased substantially last year as court-ordered restraints on processing were lifted, even as they fell nationally.
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ArchivedShore rentals off to strong start
Sunday, January 27, 2013 12:00 am
Memorial Day is still more than 130 days away, but rental properties along the southern New Jersey shore are already in demand.
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ArchivedReal estate transactions 11/24-28
Sunday, January 27, 2013 12:00 am
Atlantic County
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Pick a property that suits your lifestyle
Sunday, January 27, 2013 12:00 am
As a homebuyer, the type of property you choose can have a big influence on how you spend your time - especially if you pick a place with a large lot. If you have a hectic career or a large family, you may wish to avoid a place with lots of greenery - one that could make you a slave to all that pruning, clipping, fertilizing and watering.
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ArchivedHot Property: Space X founder finds a space
Sunday, January 27, 2013 12:00 am
Billionaire entrepreneur and inventor Elon Musk has paid $17 million for a mansion in Bel Air, Calif. Built in 1990 and remodeled with entertaining in mind, the 20,248-square-foot manse features a two-story library, a theater, a library/study, a wine cellar, a gym, seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The Los Angeles Times reports the 1.7-acre property includes a tennis court, a swimming pool and an expansive motor court. Musk, 41, founded Hawthorne rocket maker Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX. He co-founded electric-car company Telsa Motors Inc. and the Internet payment company that would become PayPal. The property previously changed hands in 1997 for $5.35 million, public records show.
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ArchivedReal estate transactions
Sunday, January 20, 2013 12:00 am
ABSECON
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ArchivedSmart Moves: If you're planning a move next year, start now
Sunday, January 20, 2013 12:00 am
Would you love to leave your cramped home in favor of a more spacious or appealing place? Perhaps you aspire to own a house with a yard large enough for your puppy to romp. Or maybe you want a condo with a rooftop terrace and view of the city. In any case, do you figure it will take a full year to save enough cash for your major move?
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Hometown News
ArchivedDevelopers offer new models, new possibilities for growth
Sunday, January 20, 2013 12:00 am
Builders of new homes in the region are offering new models for the new year, positioning themselves to take advantage of a slowly improving market.
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ArchivedFirst-time buyers find less choice, more competition
Sunday, January 13, 2013 12:01 am
After about six months of looking, Richard Mallek and his wife, Susan, are ready to close on their first home, a three-bedroom sanctuary with old Florida charm in Boynton Beach, Fla.
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ArchivedNearly a third of the nation's homeowners have no mortgages
Sunday, January 13, 2013 12:01 am
Los Angeles Times
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Mortgage applicants still face scrutiny
Sunday, January 13, 2013 12:01 am
By 2013, many housing industry experts had expected an easing in the nation's stringent mortgage-lending standards. But while there's been a slight loosening since the economic downturn hit, many homebuyers, including those with decent credit, still confront big barriers to home finance.
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ArchivedTransactions
Sunday, January 13, 2013 12:01 am
Atlantic County
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ArchivedAdvanced training helps Realtors stay informed, up to date on field
Sunday, January 13, 2013 12:00 am
New technology, more complex transactions and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers place growing demands on real estate practitioners.
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ArchivedHot Property: Desert compound
Sunday, January 13, 2013 12:00 am
Los Angeles Times
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Set emotions aside when trying to sell family home
Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:01 am
It can be gut-wrenching to sell a home that evokes long years of fond memories.
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ArchivedStringent mortgage standards make buying tough for singles
Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:01 am
The home-ownership pendulum is swinging back in the other direction, said Elisa Jo Eagen.
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ArchivedBuilding house made 100% in U.S. a difficult endeavor
Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:01 am
ORLANDO, Fla. - From the South Florida rock in its concrete slab to the roof trusses milled in Yulee, Fla., Greg and Jennifer Gent's new house may be the only one in Central Florida built entirely with U.S.-made products.
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ArchivedSensible home: It's easy to build your own solar window heater
Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:01 am
Dear Jim: I would like to use some free solar heating in a south-facing kitchen. I cannot afford to have a system installed professionally. What type of simple solar heater can I build myself for one room? - Quinn N.
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ArchivedReal estate transactions Nov. 5-9
Thursday, January 3, 2013 10:12 pm
ABSECON
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ArchivedReal People: Five agents join Balsley Losco
Thursday, January 3, 2013 5:14 pm
Five real estate agents have joined Balsley Losco Real Estate on New Road in Northfield.
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ArchivedCommercial real estate agents hope slow but steady growth continues
Thursday, January 3, 2013 5:06 pm
Commercial real estate specialists in the region will be satisfied if this year’s slow and steady growth in the sector continues as expected into 2013.
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ArchivedReal estate Q&A: Don’t leave spouse off reverse mortgage
Thursday, January 3, 2013 4:59 pm
QUESTION: My wife and I are considering a reverse mortgage to pay off our existing conventional loan and receive a few dollars to make repairs. We have a fixed income and are looking forward to living in the house for the rest of our lives without having to make payments. Because I am several years older than my wife, the lender is telling us that we can take out more money if we leave her name off the mortgage. Is it a good idea?
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ArchivedHot Property: Theme song composer changes tune
Thursday, January 3, 2013 5:02 pm
Actor-composer Alan Thicke has sold a compound in Toluca Lake, Calif., for $3.525 million.
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ArchivedFive things to know about private mortgage insurance
Thursday, January 3, 2013 4:56 pm
If you’re getting a home loan, the lender may require you to pay for private mortgage insurance, or PMI. Here are some key things to know about PMI and how to get out of it:
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ArchivedSometimes the devil truly is in the details
Thursday, January 3, 2013 4:48 pm
Seemingly minor details can sometimes make or break a sale.
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ArchivedReal estate transactions Oct.29-Nov2
Thursday, January 3, 2013 4:47 pm
Atlantic County
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Timing key for getting best price for your home
Thursday, January 3, 2013 4:46 pm
A year or two ago, when a multitude of homes was on the market, many people couldn’t be arm-twisted into making a purchase. Yet now that inventories have dwindled dramatically, things have changed.
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ArchivedFor housing market, 2013 will be year of rebuilding
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 12:01 am
Few industries in South Jersey felt the brunt of the economic downturn as much as construction, a once-robust sector that plummeted during the recession and took thousands of jobs with it.
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Hometown News
ArchivedJust Opened: Linwood company focuses on reverse-mortgage market
Tuesday, January 1, 2013 12:01 am
Business: Cornerstone Reverse Mortgage LLC
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ArchivedExisting home sales up for November in Cape, Cumberland counties
Thursday, December 20, 2012 6:33 pm
Sales of existing homes in Cape May and Cumberland counties jumped in November, and the National Association of Realtors on Thursday reported sales nationwide rose about 6 percent.
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ArchivedMySmallBiz: Realty office in Northfield handles all types of commercial deals
Thursday, December 20, 2012 12:05 am
Business: ForeSite Commercial Realty
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Hometown News
ArchivedAbsecon rejects letting Visions at the Shore drop age-restricted designation
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:13 pm
ABSECON — A failed senior housing complex will not be able to go all-ages and restart development, following an 8-0 Zoning Board decision on the proposal Tuesday night.
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Get the best deal you can when trading up
Sunday, December 9, 2012 12:01 am
Do you hanker to trade your modest home for a majestic manse with a regal entrance, tall ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, five bedrooms and a circular driveway out front?
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ArchivedRealtors up their game at annual convention in Atlantic City
Sunday, December 9, 2012 12:01 am
ATLANTIC CITY — There can be many pitfalls out there for real estate agents trying to sell homes, and continuing education courses at the real estate convention this past week taught Realtors to avoid many of them.
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ArchivedSensible Home: Control flow through air ducts to vary room temperatures
Sunday, December 9, 2012 12:01 am
Dear Jim: Some rooms in our house are too hot or too cold, and someone is always complaining. What can we do to even out the room temperatures to keep everyone happy. Will doing this lower our utility bills? — Sean H.
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ArchivedTransactions
Sunday, December 9, 2012 12:01 am
ATLANTIC CITY
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ArchivedAs short-sale tax break nears possible end, pressure mounts
Saturday, December 8, 2012 11:18 pm
The race is on to finalize short sales and seal the deal on mortgage reductions as the Dec. 31 expiration of a massive tax break for struggling homeowners looms.
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ArchivedReal People: Groetsch is Cape’s Realtor of Year
Saturday, December 8, 2012 11:15 pm
Brian Groetsch Jr., a broker-associate with Re/Max at the Shore, is the Cape May County Association of Realtors 2012 Realtor of the Year.
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ArchivedCommercial real estate agents challenged to find best matches of properties and potential owners
Sunday, December 2, 2012 12:21 am
A tough economy and real estate market are not the best ingredients for commercial real estate.
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ArchivedMortgage interest tax deduction could be casualty of avoiding fiscal cliff
Sunday, December 2, 2012 12:00 am
As Congress looks for new sources of revenue to deal with the looming “fiscal cliff,” a popular ingredient of the American dream could be on the chopping block.
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ArchivedReal estate transaction Oct8-12
Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:10 pm
Atlantic County
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Skimping on repairs can derail a home sale
Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:10 pm
Are you planning to sell your home in the new year? If so, real estate specialists say it's crucial that you do all the repairs and improvements needed before your property hits the market. That means fixing every leaky faucet, gash in the walls and shaky stair railing.
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ArchivedForeclosure activity slowed further by Hurricane Sandy
Sunday, November 25, 2012 1:30 am
The state's housing market now looks like it will need until the end of next year to work through the backlog of foreclosures hanging over it.
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ArchivedAppraisals draw fire as market remains uneven
Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:01 am
When Cris Robinson put her Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., townhouse on the market earlier this year, she noticed that the only nearby homes selling were foreclosures and short sales.
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ArchivedSmart Moves: 'Tis the season for selling, even in winter
Thursday, November 22, 2012 3:04 pm
Are you a wannabe home seller who planned to get your place on the market during the spring-summer selling season but are only now ready to sell? If so, don't despair. It's still very possible to strike a good deal this winter.
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ArchivedFHA helps rebound buyers get back in homes
Sunday, November 18, 2012 12:01 am
After two foreclosures and two bankruptcies, Hermes Maldonado is as surprised as anyone that he's getting a third shot at homeownership.
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ArchivedSevere storms spurring some to suggest vacation insurance
Sunday, November 18, 2012 12:01 am
More real estate offices in southern New Jersey will be recommending travel insurance for vacationers after coastal storms prompted evacuations in consecutive years.
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ArchivedReal estate transaction Sept. 24-28
Thursday, November 15, 2012 5:21 pm
Atlantic County
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Overpaying for home a real danger while market in recovery
Thursday, November 15, 2012 5:21 pm
Few would have believed it just a few short years ago, but the housing recovery has come far enough that in an increasing number of popular neighborhoods, buyers must now compete with rival bidders.
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ArchivedBarrier island agents doing property checks, relocation
Sunday, November 11, 2012 12:01 am
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, real estate offices on barrier islands served multiple roles. In addition to selling homes, they were forced to assess their own damages and field calls from worried owners of second homes and out-of-state property owners.
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ArchivedReal estate transactions Sept. 17-21
Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:01 pm
Atlantic County
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ArchivedSmart Moves: Don't rent, sell quickly if moving out of state
Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:01 pm
As the economy heals, more people who've lost a job are finding new work, albeit often in a distant location. But moving for work often means selling a beloved home, and that transition can be painful, says Ronald Phipps, a veteran real estate broker.
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ArchivedSensible Home: Fixing noisy bathroom vent ran can be cheap, easy
Sunday, November 4, 2012 12:01 am
Dear Jim: Our bathroom vent fan has been getting noisier for years, so I want to install a new quiet one. How can I tell which are most quiet? Is it more energy efficient to run the vent fan or open the window? - Steve R.
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