Episode 32 Life And Living At the Jersey Shore



It is filled with Real estate tips, trends, statistics, fun things to do in southern ocean county. The web cast is funny, informative with lots of Tom’s wisecracks.

Each week we try to bring you fun, informative and interesting tidbits about the best kept secret at the Jersey Shore... Southern Ocean County

Here are this week’s market stats:
You know, we never talk about rentals. But we do have a significant contingent of folks renting and looking to rent in Southern Ocean County. At the moment there are 119 rental units available ranging in price from $850.00 to $3500.00 per month. So, if you want to rent your house or unit or you’re looking to rent give us a call we might just have something for you.

Fun stuff in Southern Ocean:
This week, on Saturday Aug 20th come out and enjoy the Blue Claw Craft Show and Crab Races at Sunset Park on W. Salem Ave in Harvey Cedars (on LBI). Food is offered by the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. Admission is Free and it runs from 10am to 3pm. Crab Race registration is at 10am and races begin at 11am. Contestants can bring their own crab or rent one! Prizes are sponsored by the PBA Local 175.
That same day at Sunset park at 4pm join the fun for the Anything Floats Race. Call 609-361-7990 for more information.

Tom’s Sardonic comment:

As you all know I’m very Irish. Oddly, I just found out why Irish Bean Soup has exactly 239 beans in it…
Ah, Ok. Why just 239 beans?
Because otherwise it would be too farty!

Smart Home SELLER/Buyer tip:
So we’re still talking about the bumps in the road that we’ve experience over the years in real estate transactions. Continuing on that theme here are some more :
This week we talk about the problems that can come on the Seller side of a transaction:
36. Loses motivation to sell (job transfer does not go through, reconciles marriage, etc.)
37. Cannot find a suitable replacement property.
38. Will not allow appraiser inside home. 39. Will not allow inspectors inside home in a timely manner.
40. Removes property from the premises the buyer believed was included.
41. Is unable to clear up liens against their property – short on cash to close.
42. Did not own 100% of property as previously disclosed.
43. Thought getting partners signatures were "no problem," but they were.
44. Leaves town without giving anyone Power of Attorney.
45. Delays the projected move-out date.
46. Did not complete the repairs agreed to in contract.
47. Seller’s home goes into foreclosure during escrow.
48. Misrepresents information about home & neighborhood to the buyer.
49. Does not disclose all hidden or unknown defects and they are subsequently discovered.
50. Builder miscalculates completion date of new home.
51. Builder has too many cost overruns.
52. Final inspection on new home does not pass.
53. Seller does not appear for closing and won’t sign papers.

Next week we start on things that happen on the Agent side:
Need help with your transaction? Call us…we’ve seen just about everything!



My 2 Cents:

Does anyone know where I can get a glow in the dark sundial?

Home of the week:

This week’s home of the week is 135 Autumn Oak Lane in the Oaks section of Manahawkin. It was just reduced to only $209,000.00!
Have a look at the video…you’re going to be pleasantly surprised at what you get for just over $200K.


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