About Ocean County, NJ

As of this post, there are currently 730 single family homes listed as Active on the the Monmouth/Ocean County Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service in Toms River Township. The lowest priced property for the area (just Toms River Township, not including South Toms River), is currently a $49,000 mobile home and the high property is a custom bay front home listed at $2,999,999. Over the last 6 months (since 8/13/2011), there have been a total of 327 single-family homes sold (this does not include condominimums). The lowest priced closed sale, was $44,000 for a mobile home and $1,675,000 for a custom shore front colonial. Most homes sold within a 3 to 6 month listing period, but some however, took 10 months to a year, the average being around 130 days. 197 homes that sold were sold under $300,000, 130 homes sold over $300,000. This indicates a healthy market for those who price their homes correctly amongst the competition because while there are many home listed for sale, a good number of homes have sold at fair prices. Now the number of expired homes over the same period were 573, meaning the difference between selling and not selling is a very small margin. Factors that determine that can be anything ranging from a few thousand dollars in the listing price, location and/or improper marketing. If you are considering selling or renting out a home in Toms River Township, please allow me, Jason Feinman of RE/MAX Prestige, the opportunity to meet with you and perform a custom, comparative market analysis for your home. I am a certified Internet and Technology Professional (e-PRO) by the National Association of Realtors and a 5 star client rated "Incredible Agent" on such unbiased review sites as www.incredibleagents.com. Call me at 732-865-2359 and get the service and results you need and deserve, today. Check out my award winning website: www.yourjerseyshorehome.net, to see how your home will get seen by more home buyers with top search engine placement on the fastest growing website for all things pertaining to Jersey Shore homes for sale.

A Basement in Your Ocean Acres Home...Can You Live With Out It?

Three bedroom 2 bath single family homes in Manahawkin's Ocean Acres are listed anywhere between $150,000 and $299,000. There are 28 homes listed for sale in this section of Stafford Township within that range, only 8 have basements.

Three bedroom 2 bath homes seem to be a popular home size for first time home buyers at the Jersey Shore.

But, first time home buyers in Manahawkin should take note of the savings realized in homes without a basement.

The $150,000 to $299,000 price range is what homes are listed for. Savvy buyers realize what counts is not what the Ocean Acres home is listed for, but what it sells for. That's what matters to buyers (and their appraisers) and sellers in Manahawkin.

Sale price tells it all! From the sales since January 1, 2012 it would appear that a basement will cost you about $30,000 in a 3 bedroom 2 bath home.

Statistics from the Jersey Shore Multiple Listing Service show four homes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath sold since January 1, 2012 in Manahawkin's Ocean Acres. Only one of these home was a short sale. Even so, check it out.

So if you can live without a basement you could save a significant amount on your 3 bedroom 2 bath home in the Ocean Acres section of Manahawkin.

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Providing you, the home buyer or seller, with exclusive content pertaining to your needs, whether it is custom home searches, area information such as school district profiles, demographics, local business links and more, I, Jason Feinman of RE/MAX Prestige in Freehold, NJ, am at the forefront of the latest technology to give you the edge you need in today's real estate environment. That is also why I am a certified Internet Professional (e-PRO) by the National Association of Realtors, among other designations I hold. Please call me at 732-865-2359 today for a free home buyer or seller consultation and see what "Pure Gold" can do for you.

Open House in Toms River with photos and maps for Sunday February 12, 2012. Toms River Open House information including school reports, neighborhood data and Toms River Market Trends.

Here is the list of Open Houses in Toms River on Feb 12, 2012 with easy to access maps and numerous photos. These homes are located in East Dover, North Dover, Georgetown, Shelter Cove, Ortley Beach, Money Island, Green Island, Silverton, Snug Harbor, and throughout Toms River Twp.

Details: 1082 BAY AVE, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $169,000
Details: 109 MARTIN RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $174,900
Details: 41 JOYCE ST, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $255,000
Details: 218 MORRIS BLVD, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $259,900
Details: 1866 HINDS RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $299,900
Details: 91 WAVE WAY, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $318,900
Details: 113 JOHNSON RD, LAVALLETTE, NJ - $335,000
Details: 105 W SHORE WAY, LAVALLETTE, NJ - $335,000
Details: 337 ALDO DR, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $374,900
Details: 3439 THISTLE AVE, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $379,000
Details: 314 ESTATE POINT RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $456,880
Details: 1285 W TODD RD, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $538,895
Details: 28 CATTUS ST, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $579,000
Details: 2193 BRADEN CT, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $615,000
Details: 362 ORLANDO DR, LAVALLETTE, NJ - $625,000
Details: 1761 KATHLEEN CT, TOMS RIVER, NJ - $775,000

Most Open Houses will take place between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, so use the maps provided in the links to plan your day...or call me and I'd be happy to set up an exclusive "tour of homes" at your convenience.

For complete updated information on Ocean County Open Houses and real estate tips go to www.OpenHouseOceanCounty.com

Get a positive, helpful consultant for buying or selling a home:

• Trusted resource for answers about the process
• Innovative marketing strategies
• Expertise about neighborhood features
• Ability to target home searches
• Strong negotiation skills
• Support through the closing and beyond
• Has the Market Stabilized? - the very latest in Market Trends and Analysis

For a professional, informed consultation, call or email me at your convenience: Karl Hess, Ocean County Real Estate, Keller Williams Ocean County

Open House in Lacey Twp, including Lanoka Harbor and Forked River with photos and maps for February 12, 2012. Lacey Twp Open House information with school reports, neighborhood data with Lacey Twp Housing Market Trends.

Click here for the list of all Open Houses in Lacey Twp on Feb 12, 2012 with easy to access maps and numerous photos, including Lanoka Harbor, Forked River, Bamber, Sunrise Beach and the surrounding area.

Details: 2 ORLANDO CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ - $189,000
Details: 729 BERMUDA DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ - $197,000
Details: 7 BOB WHITE CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ - $345,000
Details: 1604 BEACH BLVD, FORKED RIVER, NJ - $474,900
Details: 1115 SKIFF WAY DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ - $564,999
Details: 736 FAIRVIEW LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ - $679,900

Most Open Houses will take place between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, so use the maps provided in the links to plan your day...or call me and I'd be happy to set up an exclusive "tour of homes" at your convenience.

For complete updated information on Ocean County Open Houses and real estate tips go to www.OpenHouseOceanCounty.com

Get a positive, helpful consultant for buying or selling a home:

• Trusted resource for answers about the process
• Innovative marketing strategies
• Expertise about neighborhood features
• Ability to target home searches
• Strong negotiation skills
• Support through the closing and beyond
• Has the Market Stabilized? - the very latest in Market Trends and Analysis

For a professional, informed consultation, call or email me at your convenience: Karl Hess, Ocean County Real Estate, Keller Williams Ocean County