Atlantic Highlands Home for Sale – Perfect and Ready for You!!!

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Atlantic Highlands chakitchen atlantic highlandsrming two story home with upgrades galore – this home is spacious and is in move in condition. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, custom built-in shelving, wood burning fireplace, gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, viking stove, stainless steel appliances and much much more….Master bedroom has gas fireplace, built-ins, master bath….a place to relax and rest!  Inground pool with waterfall and the location is perfect for active people being close to New York City ferry and downtown shopping, restaurants and so much more.

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Atlantic Highlands, a cute Victorian town, is amazing and is part of the New Jersey Shore which overlooks New York Bay.  The hills of Atlantic Highlands are at the highest point on the eastern seaboard south of Maine.  Old world charm encompasses most of the town since there are many Victorian homes that have been preserved and especially restored to show off original architecture.  More information on Atlantic Highlands NJ Click Here….

Contact your New Jersey Shore Realtor, Diane B Kaplan, at cell # 732-672-0409 or send me a message to my email at diane@dianekaplan.com.  Please feel free to text me on my cell number any time.  Log on to my website and see what I see everyday on my MLS.  Latest listings and more!  Save Time Online! Diane B Kaplan, Broker/Associate – Weichert Realtors Rumson NJ

 

 

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What is Your Home Worth??? Single Family, Condo, Multi-Family???

Home prices are on the rise…..if you are thinking of selling click here.

Single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and multi-family properties have higher values and prices are continuing to rise.  Trending low mortgage rates are one of the contributing factors; house remodeling and purchasing rehab properties is also an up and coming trend in the housing market.

Don’t delay ……get your house sold!

My customized marketing plan is unique and targeted for “your specific property”.  I will visit your home and prepare a customized marketing presentation for you.  Get your free home evaluation!

Contact Diane B Kaplan, your NJ Shore Agent at 732-672-0409 or email to diane@dianekaplan.com or visit my website to search for all homes for sale at www.monmouthbeachareahomesearch.com.

 

 

 

 

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What Is My Home Worth?

What is my home worth?

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This question is asked frequently especially in today’s aggressive real estate market.  Prices are rising steadily and interest rates are remaining at an all time low.  The best way to determine your home’s worth is by contacting a profession real estate agent who knows the real estate market and is a full time realtor.  Working real estate on a full time basis has its advantages since the agent is out on the road everyday.  Also keeping on top of the industry’s mortgage rates is key to helping prospective home buyers reach their dream.

Marketing properties at the NJ Shore area, particularly, Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Rumson and Highlands, has been a passion of mine for the past 30 years.  Knowledge of the area and knowing what to look for is key to getting the best possible market price for your home.

My customized marketing plan is unique and targeted for “your specific property”.  I will visit your home and prepare a customized marketing presentation for you.  Contact your NJ Shore Agent at 732-672-0409 or email to diane@dianekaplan.com or website www.monmouthbeachareahomesearch.com.

Diane B Kaplan

Broker/Associate

 

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OPEN HOUSE AT WEICHERT REALTORS THIS SATURDAY FROM 1 – 5 PM

You’re invited to join us on Saturday March5th from 1 – 5 pm at our Rumson Office located at 30 Ridge Rd in Rumson NJ (call for directions 732-747-8282):

 

Weichert, Realtors

30 Ridge Road

Rumson, NJ 07760 (corner of Ridge Road & Avenue of Two Rivers)

Cell (732)672-0409

Saturday, March 5th

1:00 to 5:00

No Lectures, No Seminars, No Obligation and No Reservation Needed!

Just homes information and the answers to your questions about:

  • Selling and/or Buying
  • Can I buy Instead of Renting?
  • First Time Homebuyer Information
  • Information About Our Local Real Estate Market
  • Financing/Refinancing (Representative Will Be Available)
  • Insurance 

Stop In Anytime Between 1 and 5!              Invited by Diane B Kaplan

Cell: 732-672-0409

***Refreshments Served***

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West Long Branch House for Sale Open House Sunday! Won’t Last at $399,900

Momma (1)OPEN HOUSE

1 PM – 4 PM

SUNDAY, FEB 28th

115 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE

WEST LONG BRANCH NJ 07764

Don’t miss this great house for sale located at 115 Hollywood Avenue in West Long Branch priced to sell at $399,900.  This immaculate home features 3 bedrooms and a den, 2 full baths, hardwood floors throughout, updated galley kitchen with dinette area, thermo-pane windows, full basement (finished room and a storage room) one car garage and a beautiful level lot on a great street.

The location is perfect; close to shopping, Atlantic Ocean, Pier Village, finest restaurants – great New Jersey Shore feeling. Call Diane B Kaplan today and find out more! Call 732-672-0409

 

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Local Real Estate Open House – Saturday, March 5th 2016 Rumson NJ

Learn Everything About Buying and Selling a Home including price trends:

Come join us at Weichert Realtors Rumson Office on Saturday, March 5, 2016 to learn everything about buying and selling a home and more.  Buying or selling a home can be overwhelming and I hear things like “where should I start?”
Momma (1) Meet me on Saturday, March 5th and I will answer all your questions and concerns regarding the home buying process.

Join Us for Our Open House

Weichert, Realtors®

30 Ridge Road

Rumson, NJ   07760

(corner of Ridge Road & Avenue of Two Rivers)

Telephone – 732-747-8282

Cell Phone – 732-672-0409 

Saturday, March 5th

1:00 to 5:00 

No Lectures, No Seminars, No Obligation and No Reservation Needed! 

Just honest information and the answers to your questions about: 

·        Selling and/or Buying

·        Can I Buy Instead of Renting?

·        First Time Home Buyer Information

·        Information About Our Local Real Estate Market

·        Financing/Refinancing (Representative Will Be Available)

·        Insurance 

Stop In Anytime Between 1 and 5! 

***Refreshments Served**

For Online information now visit my website!

 

 

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What Is Your Home Worth?

Momma (1)What’s my home worth?…. I hear this question often and a lot of home owners are still under water with their home values.  According to the Asbury Park Press story posted on Sunday January 31, 2016, “values tick up, but still lag from market heyday”.

Since 2005 homeowners are watching and waiting for home prices to come back up to the market prices back in 2004-2005.  Home prices are still not where they were before the bubble burst but, rest assured, prices are climbing. Certain areas have a better growth rate, but all in all, prices are up.

If you would like to know what your home is worth in today’s market please contact me or click here!

WHAT’S YOUR HOME WORTH??? CALL 732-672-0409!!!
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Interest Rates Slightly Drop Again – Great News for Buyers!

Looking for a home? This is the perfect time to shop for a home since interest rates dropped slightly. Contact me for information on properties for sale or go to my website and see what I see everyday in the MLS – current and up to date information on new inventory. I received this message last night from Dominic DeGrazio of Residential Home Funding – wanted to share this information:

“Just wanted to make you aware that the 10 yr Treasury Note has dropped to 1.86 as of market closing today. These are levels that havent been seen for almost a year now. This has resulted in mortgage rates lowering!  With the spring market upon us ( hopefully no more blizzards!), it is an opportune time for buyers to start hitting the pavement to take advantage of these low level mortgage rates.

I am available everyday to assist any of your prospective buyers to be pre-approved for their new home purchase. Depending upon the borrowers information and records, I can perform a pre-approval within 10 minutes. Borrowers, such as self employed borrowers, would require more detailed information for me to receive, to properly perform a effective pre approval.

And if you need any flyers to place at your open houses, detailing some loan program information, or current rates, I would gladly put together for you.

Lastly, this also goes for anyone you may know looking to refinance. Now could be the time to look into a lower rate or reducing the current term of the mortgage.”

 

Written by: 

Dominic DiGrazio | Branch Manager

Residential Home Funding Corp.

60 Route 46 East, 2nd floor | Fairfield, NJ 07004

Main: (973) 575-1550  ext. 10 | Toll Free: (844)-524-1026

Cell: (973) 356-5333  | Fax: (973) 575-1551

NMLS # 204838 | Company NMLS # 34973

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West Long Branch House for Sale

Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom expanded Cape located on one of the best streets in West Long Branch. Priced to sell at $399,900.

This cute cape is perfect for the first time buyer or for a delightful summer home. Hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, newer thermal windows throughout, finished basement with bar, newer roof, one car detached garage and beautiful landscaped backyard. Close to shopping, restaurants, schools, Monmouth University, and ocean beach only about 5 minutes away. Best Location!

Contact Diane B Kaplan for all your real estate needs at diane@dianekaplan.com or call cell # 732-672-0409.

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The Mortgage Process

Once you have found the home you want to buy, there are several additional steps you need to take to close the sale after the purchase and sale agreements have been signed.

 

Step 1    Contingency removal: The most common contingencies are inspection, financing and the sale of your current home. These conditions must be removed or waived in writing before the sale on your new home can close.

Step 2    Appraisal and title report: Your lender requires a formal appraisal to confirm the value of the home you’re buying, to use as collateral to secure the loan. The title report ensures that the seller has clear title to the property and has the right to transfer ownership to you.

Step 3    Prepare closing documents: Escrow service companies or real estate attorneys prepare documents that confirm the transaction, prorate funds, etc.

Step 4    Signing of closing documents: Although both parties may have signed closing documents and deposited funds, the sale actually closes when the deed is recorded and the proceeds are available to the seller.

Step 5    Signed documents go to the lender for final review.

Step 6    The deed is recorded and funds disbursed.

Step 7    The seller receives the proceeds and the moving van arrives.

Step 8    You get the keys to your new home

There are many opportunities for surprises or delays in a transaction. Part of my expertise is in troubleshooting problems that arise in the closing process, including anticipating and preparing for potential problems before they arise.

Please email or call me any time if you have questions or would like more information about the closing process.  Email me directly at Diane@DianeKaplan.com or call my cell (732)672-0409 to send me a text.

 

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