The Jersey Shore By Karl Hess

The median sold price for a home in Barnegat for the month of October was $250,000. Over 200 homes under $250,000 sold in Barnegat since the beginning of the year. There are currently over 70 homes under $250,000 for sale in the township.Search for Homes for Sale in BarnegatAlso, if you’re thinki...

If you think you can't afford to buy a home Ocean County, you may want to think again! Research shows that buyers don't always know the facts when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Compare the myths with actual requirements for a down payment, credit score and maximum debt-to-income ratio.Se...

 The peak homebuying season in Ocean County may be over, but there are still steps you can take to ensure a speedy sale. Setting the right price and making an excellent first impression are both essential to attracting buyers, but what else can you do to get the offers rolling in? Here are 20 tip...

There are many unsubstantiated theories about what is happening with home prices. From those who are worried that prices are falling (data shows this is untrue), to those who are concerned that prices are again approaching boom peaks because of “irrational exuberance” (this is also untrue as pric...

Still Think You Need 15-20% Down to Buy a Home in Ocean County? Think Again! According to a new study from Urban Institute, there are over 19 million millennials in 31 cities who are not only ready and willing to become homeowners, but are able to as well!Ocean County First Time Home-buyer Progra...

Thinking of selling your Barnegat home? Here’s why you need a pro in your corner.With Barnegat home prices on the rise and buyer demand still strong, some sellers may be tempted to try and sell their homes on their own without using the services of a real estate professional.What’s Your Barnegat ...

Homes in Ocean County have been appreciating at a very good rate over the last couple of years. So where are Ocean County home values headed in the next few years?Selected Ocean County towns median home price increases over the last year. Manahawkin – + 3.85% Barnegat – + 13.70% Lacey Twp – + 6.3...

 Here are 5 tips for starting your Search for a Jersey Shore Home in Ocean CountyIn today’s real estate market, with low inventory dominating the conversation in many areas of the country, it can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared.Search for Homes in Ocean Co...

Buying a home on The Jersey Shore can be scary … until you know the facts.Search for Homes on The Jersey Shore in Ocean CountySome Highlights:Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home which stops many of them from even tryin...

  Barnegat School District PARCC Test Scores have been released. Remember, these test results are for the state of NJ, which consistently ranks in the top 3 best educated states in the country. To clarify, even mediocre test scoress in NJ could rank very high nationally.These tests are designed t...