This week we are featuring Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton Boro:
There are currently 497 homes listed for sale and 252 homes have sold in the last year. Of these 311 are non waterfront active listings leaving 186 waterfronts active for sale. 85 of the solds were waterfront leaving 167 non waterfront solds. So come on down and bring your checkbook …..
So check back next week for more market stats.

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Tip of the week
How is that budget going?
Entertainment is the topic this week
Do you think just because you are on a budget you can’t go out with the family and have an enjoyable, low cost fun time? Think again.
Amusement Parks.
Don’t feel like you have to give up your favorite things to do just because you are on a budget. Now is the time that lots of amusement parks (boardwalk attractions, Great Adventure, etc) have fabulous pre-season discounts. Start looking in the papers and online to see when the tickets go on sale.
Movies.
Did you know that the Ocean Count Library Systems have newly released (to DVD) movies usually once a week. Usually for FREE! Yes that’s right FREE! Check out the schedule at http://theoceancountylibrary.org
Events.
You can have a fun day out for FREE! Again that’s right FREE! You can choose from environmental activities, walks, lectures, family drop in days, Nature & history nights, hiking programs, kayaking programs. Some are LOW COST! Visit: http://www.ocean.nj.us/parks So again there is no need to feel deprived just because you are on a budget. Hey this budget stuff can be fun. You can seek out all interesting things to do while saving money! That is the best. Spending time doing what you like and saving money!

So for this week, keep up with your budget & check back next week to see more tips.

Brought to you by Tom Smith & Amanda Nichols
The Tom Smith Realty Group RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay, Manahawkin Cell/Text 609 709-1429 Email: Tom@Sellertom.com Email: Amanda@Sellertom.com

Life and Living At The Jersey Shore Webisode 12
March 30, 2011



In this webcast:
Opening Day Baseball
This week’s Real Estate Market Stats are for Little Egg Harbor & Tuckerton
Fun Stuff To Do In Southern Ocean County
New Segment – Real Estate Glossary
Being A Smart Homebuyer
Tom’s Shameless Plug – Anchor Appliance, 491A Route 9, West Creek 609 597-3571
Home of the week is - 1498 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin – Waterfront
My 2 Cents
Tune in again next week and let us know what you think!
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Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group, Thomas J Smith and Amanda Nichols. For more information call/text 609 709-1429 visit: www.Sellertom.com Tom@sellertom.com

Tip of the week
Make a budget.
We all know that we should make a budget and stick to it.
Make sure you put in all your weekly, monthly, yearly costs. Add it all up and divide it into weekly payments. Don’t forget to add in savings. When you are paid, whether weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, have a book of envelopes, or checking & savings accounts. Divide up your pay checks into the weekly budget amounts.
To help stick to that budget here are some ideas:
Grocery Shopping.
Sign up for your favorite store’s bonus card. Scour the weekly grocery ads & build your menu around the sale items.
Cut coupons.
There are lots of coupons in the Sunday newspapers and various sites online. When you check the weekly sales, use your coupons for extra savings & stock up on your favorite items.
Warehouse Stores.
Check out the cost of the warehouse stores. Sometimes it pays to join & buy in larger quantities.
Dollar Stores
There are some items worth purchasing at the Dollar Stores like:
Cards, Gift Bags, Gift Wrap, Ribbons - (sometimes the craft stores have great sales on ribbons, so check the weekly ads & stock up, Gift basket shreds.
Watch for brand name items& know your pricing.

So for this week, set up a budget & check back next week to see more tips.
Brought to you by Tom Smith & Amanda Nichols
The Tom Smith Realty Group
RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay, Manahawkin Cell/Text 609 709-1429 Email: Tom@Sellertom.comEmail: Amanda@Sellertom.com
To see more tips visit: www.Sellertom.com under tools & links click on booklets & reports

This week's Southern Ocean County Real Estate Market Stats







This week we are featuring Eagleswood Township, also known as West Creek. It lies between Stafford Township and Little Egg Harbor Township.
There are currently 29 homes for sale. In the last year 15 homes have sold so, in Ewood we have about a 2 year supply. Now those numbers are a little deceiving because Ewood is a little more rural than the surrounding towns and the sales there are typically slower even in a better market.

Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group, Thomas J Smith and Amanda Nichols. For more information call/text 609 709-1429 visit: www.Sellertom.com Tom@sellertom.com

Our latest Webisode of Life and Living At The Jersey Shore



Webisode 11, March 23, 2011 of our weekly webcast. Showcases Real Estate, Timely tips, fun things to do at the Jersey shore, Real Estate statistics and information. Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group, Thomas J Smith and Amanda Nichols. For more information call/text 609 709-1429 visit: www.Sellertom.com Tom@sellertom.com

This Week’s Southern Ocean County Real Estate Stats




This week we are featuring Stafford Township which includes Ocean Acres, Manahawkin, Beach Haven West and Cedar Run.

There are currently 413 homes for sale. In the last 12 months, 262 homes have sold so we still have a year and a half supply.
The breakdown of waterfronts versus non waterfronts are essentially the same: about one and a half year supply.

Check in again next week for more Southern Ocean County Market Stats.

For more information call Thomas J Smith – RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay – Manahawkin Call/text Tom 609 709-1429 or Amanda Call/text 848-992-1783

Episode 10 - Life And Living At The Jersey Shore
Weekly Real Estate Show March 16,2011
EACH WEEK WE TRY TO BRING YOU FUN, INFORMATIVE AND INTERESTING TID BITS ABOUT THE BEST KEPT SECRET AT THE JERSEY SHORE. . . SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY





In this episode:
• Market stats
• Fun things to do this week in Southern Ocean County
• This week’s anniversaries
• Tom’s shameless plug
• Tom’s comment of the week
• This week’s being a smart homeowner in 2011 tip

Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group,
RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay

Thomas J Smith and Amanda Nichols.

Email Tom: Tom@Sellertom.com
Email Amanda: Amanda@Sellertom.com
For more information call/text 609 709-1429
visit: www.Sellertom.com

Being a smart homeowner in 2011 Tip of the week:
Renting Movies
Renting movies, DVD or BlueRay can get rather expensive. Recently I have found RedBox. There are lots of movies to choose from and they all run $1.07 each to rent. If you friend them on Facebook, you can get a FREE movie rental on the first Monday of the month with a code sent to you from RedBox. Also Groupon.com also has specials every so often. You can get 3 Movies for just $1.00 when Groupon offers the special. It is very easy to use. (If I can do it, anyone can!)

There is of course Netflix.com which offers all different rates for movies.

PLUS did you know that the Ocean County Library has an extensive collection of DVD’s at absolutely NO COST to rent? All you need is an Ocean County Library Card.

For more “Being a Smart Homeowner In 2011 Tips” Check back next week.

These tips are to help save you money No matter what the economy is doing!

Being a smart homeowner in 2011 means…
1) Saving Money
2) Saving energy
3) Saving the environment
4) Being a more responsible consumer
You can still live within your means and not miss out on anything! Each week tune in to our tip of the week and see how to save money while still enjoying life.

Episode 9 - Life And Living At The Jersey Shore
Weekly Real Estate Show
EACH WEEK WE TRY TO BRING YOU FUN, INFORMATIVE AND INTERESTING TID BITS ABOUT THE BEST KEPT SECRET AT THE JERSEY SHORE. . . SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY



In this episode:
• Market stats
• There are two fun things to do this week in Southern Ocean County
• This week’s anniversaries
• Tom’s shameless plug
• Tom’s comment of the week
• This week’s being a smart homeowner in 2011 tip
Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group,
RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay
Thomas J Smith and Amanda Nichols.
For more information call/text 609 709-1429
visit: www.Sellertom.com

So tune in to each episode & let us know what you think!

Episode 8 - Life And Living At The Jersey Shore

EACH WEEK WE TRY TO BRING YOU FUN, INFORMATIVE AND INTERESTING TID BITS ABOUT THE BEST KEPT SECRET AT THE JERSEY SHORE. . . SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY

In this episode:

• Market stats
• There are two fun things to do this week in Southern Ocean County
• This week’s anniversaries
• Tom’s shameless plug
• Tom’s comment of the week
• This week’s being a smart homeowner in 2011 tip

Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group,

RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay

Thomas J Smith and Amanda Nichols.

For more information call/text 609 709-1429

visit: www.Sellertom.com

So tune in to each episode & let us know what you think!