Investing In Jersey Shore Real Estate To Rent

If you are thinking of buying Jersey Shore real estate and making it a rental property, there are a number of things to consider when choosing the property: 

1. Location

If you will be renting to a year ‘round tenant, look for a property convenient to major employers, schools, shopping facilities, transportation. If the property will be a vacation property, you will want to be near major tourist attractions such as, wee…the Jersey Shore beaches. 

2. Price

If you hope the rental income will be more than the cost of the monthly mortgage, insurance and taxes on the home, you should be careful to invest no more per month than the local rental market can bear. If your goal for rental income is to “break even” or even to have a negative cash flow, price becomes somewhat less important. 

Jersey Shore Real Estate Sales Statistics – June 2009

Existing-home sales rose for the third consecutive month with inventory easing and home prices declining less sharply in June, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, is hopeful about the gain. “The increase in existing-home sales occurred in all major regions of the country,” he said. “We expect a gradual uptrend in sales to continue due to tax credit incentives and historically high affordability conditions. Despite the rise in closed transactions, many Realtors® are reporting lost sales as a result of new appraisal standards that went into effect May 1 of this year.”

Take a look at June 2009 Jersey Shore real estate sales statistics compared to June 2008 for Bradley Beach, Avon-By-The-Sea, and Belmar:

Bradley Beach Real Estate

Homes Sold May 2008: 3
Average Sales Price: $590,000
Average Days On Market: 35

Homes Sold May 2009: 2
Average Sales Price: $282,500
Average Days On market: 72

Avon-By-The-Sea Real Estate

Homes Sold June 2008: 0
Average Sales Price: 0
Average Days Oo Market: 0

Homes Sold May 2009: 0
Average Sales Price: 0
Average Days On Market: 0

Belmar Real Estate

Homes Sold May 2008: 3
Average Sales Price: $610,000
Average Days ON Market: 104

Homes Sold May 2009: 9
Average Sales Price: $826,777 
Average Days On Market: 92

Although no single family homes sold in Avon-By-the Sea in June and Bradley Beach sales declined, sales tripled in Belmar while market times decreased.

Wouldn’t you like to summer in your own Jersey Shore home? It’s not too late to take advantage of moderate prices. If you are thinking year-round rather than vacation home, you can use your $8,000 tax credit towards closing costs. Visit Patrick ParkerHomes.com to learn how.

Tips For Safer Summer While Spending Time At Or Away From Your Bradley Beach Home

Summer is a time for fun in the sun and endless recreational activates. Unfortunately, the summer time is also the most hazardous time of the year. During the summer months, people of all ages, particularly young children and senior citizens, are more prone to experiencing a rage of mild to deadly health related issues. Whether having fun in your own backyard or away from your Bradley Beach home, there are numerous precautions to be observed when ensuring the safety of children family and friends, especially when it comes to water related actives or severe weather. In order to have a safer and more enjoyable summer, here are some crucial tips to consider. 

The summer season brings some of the most deadly weather of the year. Severe thunderstorms and scorching heat often interrupt summer plans. 

What Affects Your Credit Score?

If you are buying Jersey Shore real estate, you will want to know what your credit score is. Lenders look at your credit history, debt-to-income ratio and your credit score when qualifying you for a home loan. Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score:

1. Your payment history. Did you pay your credit card obligations on time? If they were late, then how late? Bankruptcy filing, liens, and collection activity also impact your history.

2. How much you owe.  If you owe a great deal of money on numerous accounts, it can indicate that you are overextended. However, it’s a good thing if you have a good proportion of balances to total credit limits.

3. The length of your credit history. In general, the longer you have had accounts opened, the better. The average consumer’s oldest obligation is 14 years old, indicating that he or she has been managing credit for some time, according to Fair Isaac Corp., and only one in 20 consumers have credit histories shorter than 2 years.

4. How much new credit you have. New credit, either installment payments or new credit cards, are considered more risky, even if you pay them promptly.

5. The types of credit you use. Generally, it’s desirable to have more than one type of credit — installment loans, credit cards, and a mortgage, for example.

For more on evaluating and understanding your credit score, visit www.myfico.com. 

Thinking of buying Jersey Shore real estate? Learn about the home buying process at PatrickParkerRealty.com or give me a call for more personal service. 

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Reprinted from Realtor Magazine with permission of the National Association of Realtors.

Bradley Beach Celebrates Independence Day

Bradley Beach is celebrating Independence Day with the annual Fire Works Display to be held on Saturday, July 4th on the beach at Brinley Avenue.

Take a look at the finale from last year’s display:

July 4 2008 Fireworks