This Week's
Southern Ocean County
New Jersey Real Estate Stats
Well, I took a look at the real estate stats for last month – September 2011. 371 properties were listed for sale between September 1st and September 30th. In that same period 154 properties sold. So that’s 41.5% sold vs listed. Not as good as the prior month. Also, there are 2805 properties for sale in Southern Ocean County.
Each week we try to bring you fun, informative and interesting tidbits about the best kept secret at the Jersey Shore... Southern Ocean County
If you have questions send it to Amanda@sellertom.com and we’ll read them on the air. (Might not be able to answer them, but we will read them)
This weeks Stats:
Well, I took a look at the real estate stats for last month – September 2011. 371 properties were listed for sale between September 1st and September 30th. In that same period 154 properties sold. So that’s 41.5% sold vs listed. Not as good as the prior month. Also, there are 2805 properties for sale in Southern Ocean County. So let’s get out there and buy a house….or two.
Fun stuff in Southern Ocean:
On Saturday, Oct 8th from 9am to 2pm the Lady’s Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus is having at huge, indoor, yard sale at St. Mary’s Parrish Center at 100 Bishop Ln in Manahawkin. Bishop lane is off McKinnely behind Wal Mart.
Tom’s Tidbits:
When I die, I want to die like my grandfather- who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.
Smart Home Seller tips: Over the next few weeks we are going to examine the ten things necessary when selling a home. Here are those basic principles that we’ll be discussing in detail:
My 2 cents:
Shout out to Gov. Chris Christie. The first politician I’ve ever heard make a promise and actually keep it. Must be the Irish/Italian upbringing.
Home of the week:
This week we’re featuring a home that qualifies for a USDA, NO MONEY DOWN mortgage. Why Rent When You Can Own Your Own Home? There’s even a huge detached garage. Perfect for a car hobbiest! Such a deal, at $139,900.00! Give us a call today or visit www.Sellertom.com for more information.
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I recently came across some interesting information concerning New Jersey and landlord-tenant rights. In this case the New Jersey Public Advocate, Ronald K. Chen, noted that New Jersey and Washing DC have the strongest tenants' rights laws with regard to foreclosure and bank repossession of a tenant occupied property. Below I have posted directly from the NJ Public Advocate's web site ( http://www.state.nj.us/publicadvocate ). The most interesting point is that - despite many different opinions on the subject - tenants cannot be evicted from a foreclosed property even after the bank takes possession. There are some caveats, but none that scream "loop hole".
"Your Rights
Residential tenants in New Jersey cannot be evicted solely because the property where they live is in foreclosure or has been foreclosed.
In general, New Jersey law protects tenants against eviction from their homes so long as they:
Enacted in 1974, the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act protects residential tenants from losing their homes through no fault of their own. The Act applies whether or not the tenant has a written lease. The Act does not apply to tenants of owner-occupied homes with two or fewer rental units; units set aside for developmentally disabled members of the owner's immediate family; and hotels, motels and guest houses.
The laws protecting tenants from eviction apply throughout foreclosure proceedings and continue to have effect even after a new owner buys the property.
Who to Contact
The Department of the Public Advocate would like to hear from any tenants who have received notification that they must vacate their apartments due to a foreclosure. If you feel that you are at risk of being evicted from your rental home because of a foreclosure, please contact:
Department of the Public Advocate Office of Citizen Relations 609-826-5070 * Legal Services of New Jersey 888-576-5529 * New Jersey Tenants' Organization 201-342-3775"
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Home composting can be an easy way for your household to make a direct positive impact on the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, food residuals and yard trimmings account for 24% of the municipal solid waste stream in the United States. The EPA estimates that 56.9 percent of yard trimmings were recovered for composting or grasscycled in 2000, a significant increase from the 12 percent recovery rate in 1990. Home owners: Revitalizing your kitchen doesn't necessarily require an expensive, full-scale remodeling project. Upgrading individual kitchen appliances can help refresh the style of the entire room while also enhancing your cooking experience. Obtaining financing on individual appliances is also easier than getting a home equity line of credit or other loan for a full-on remodeling project. What is Compost?
Where to Compost? Homemade bins can be constructed out of scrap wood, chicken wire, snow fencing or even old garbage cans (with holes punched in the sides and bottom). Manufactured bins include turning units, hoops, cones, and stacking bins. These can be purchased from retail or mail-order businesses. Take the time to consider your options and then select a bin that best fits your needs. What to Compost:
What Not to Compost:
Using Compost Finished compost can be applied to lawns and gardens to help condition the soil and replenish nutrients. Compost, however, should not be used as potting soil for houseplants because of the presence of weed and grass seeds. |
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Natural composting, or biological decomposition, began with the first plants on earth and has been going on ever since. As vegetation falls to the ground, it slowly decays, providing minerals and nutrients needed for plants, animals, and microorganisms. Mature compost, however, includes the production of high temperatures to destroy pathogens and weed seeds that natural decomposition does not destroy.
It can take anywhere from 14 days to 12 months to produce your finished compost. The time it takes can vary widely depending on the materials and methods used. The point at which the compost is ready varies based on how the compost will be used. In general, though, compost is ready when dark and crumbly and mostly broken down with a pleasant, earthy, soil-like smell to it. For most uses it is acceptable to have some recognizable pieces of leaves or straw remaining.