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Beautiful new construction home in East Vineland, New Jersey

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Introducing this beautiful new ranch home on the last buildable lot in this sought after East Vineland neighborhood. Situated on approx. 1 acre of land, this luxurious home will boast of OVER 2000 SQ FT of open concept living upstairs and over an additional 2,000 SQ FT downstairs! Breathtaking home features 3 bedrooms & 3.5 baths. This home is loaded with contemporary luxury features, modern black fixtures, and custom finishes throughout. Built on a gorgeous wooded lot that backs up to preserved land, Menanico Presersevation Trail. Five windows were added across the back plus a deck for the new owner(s) to enjoy the serene views. The large & open kitchen is a chefs dream! Features vaulted ceilings, granite counter tops, upgraded appliances, a pantry, plenty of counter space, and 42′ tall cabinets plus a huge center island! The island is the perfect spot for casual dining or entertaining and will include the sink, garbage disposal, dishwasher, extra storage & 6 available seats. Kitchen is tastefully finished with a breakfast nook area and opens up to the great room. There you’ll find a custom tiled fireplace, french doors with cathedral ceilings. The main bedroom features walk in closet, an additional closet plus the owner’s bath has a fully tiled shower and a double vanity sink. Laundry is located on the first floor for added convenience. 2 car garage features high sealings and plenty of room for extra storage, plus a paved driveway for more parking. French doors lead into the lower level living area from outside. Basement is fully finished and was built with superior walls & trusses for a more open concept, this way you can divide it and make the space work for your families needs. This awesome 35 by 70 ft space (over 2000 sq feet) was built with a full bathroom and 2 egress windows so you can add 2 additional bedrooms making (5 total) and use the other half for a home gym or entertaining, the possibilities are endless! Inside and outside access. Septic upgraded to handle a 5 bed home. Double French doors allow access to your backyard oasis from the lower level. Sod and sprinklers will be from back of home to edge of street across the entire property. Rear of property will be hydro-seeded and front will be sod . This beautiful home is a must see. Call today for your private tour. Seal the deal and begin the journey to your dream home!

3 Things to spot during a final walk through

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The final walkthrough is usually one of the last steps in purchasing a new home. This is also the time when buyers and their agents must have a watchful eye as they check on the condition of the property before they head to closing and make everything official.

This excerpt from Realtor magazine. To read more click the link below;

https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/11/26/3-things-to-spot-during-a-final-walkthrough

Visit my website anytime for more tips on buying and selling your home.

www.stacyschnell.com

Give me a call to see what your home is worth, invest in real estate or buy your new home!

Stacy Schnell
Realtor Salesperson –
Direct: 856-364-0772
The Scott Sheppard Team
Email: Stacy.Schnell@foxroach.com

Mortgage Rates in New Jersey

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Current rates in New Jersey are 4.081% for a 30-year fixed, 3.587% for a 15-year fixed, and 4.017% for a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM).
Mortgage Rates See Biggest One-Week Drop in a Decade. Mortgage rates fell more in the past week than they have in any one-week period in more than a decade. The average 30-year fixed loan has dropped 22 basis points to 4.06%, while 15-year fixed loans are down 14 basis points to 3.57%, according to Freddie Mac.Mar 28, 2019
Compare today’s average mortgage rates in the state of New Jersey. Bankrate aggregates mortgage rates from multiple sources to provide averages for New Jersey.

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Mortgage News – First Time Home Buyer

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First-Time Homebuyers Get a Break With Lower Mortgage Rates

(TNS)—Economic gurus got one part of the mortgage forecast for 2019 correct. We’re certainly seeing a volatile year for rates.

What they didn’t see coming: Mortgage rates tumbled in March, the biggest one-week fall in a decade. Now—instead of seeing mortgage rates edge closer to 5.25 percent, as some had predicted we’d see in 2019—we’re looking at an average 30-year rate near 4 percent.

The rate drop comes just in time for the spring home-buying season and will make monthly payments less expensive.

“This drop in rates is going to give the housing market a boost,” says Bill Banfield, executive vice president of Capital Markets for Quicken Loans. “It could help to make people come back into the market and consider buying a home.”

Mortgage rates have fallen by a full percentage point since late 2018. Going back four months or so, most forecasts weren’t expecting mortgage rates to drop as low as 4 percent for borrowers, Banfield says.

“This is a surprise to a lot of people,” Banfield says.

The average 30-year rate was 4.1 percent as of late March, the lowest rate since Jan. 2018, according to Bankrate.com data. But rates started to rebound a bit upward in early April. The average 30-year rate went back to 4.29 percent as of April 3, according to Bankrate.com.

By contrast, the average mortgage rate was 5.1 percent as recently as mid-November, which was a seven-year high, according to Bankrate.com. The average was hovering around 4.75 percent as 2018 drew to a close.

We’re talking about some real money here for homebuyers. Take a $200,000 mortgage. The mortgage payment for principal and interest would drop by about $120 a month if your rate is 4.1 percent instead of 5.1 percent on a 30-year mortgage, according to Greg McBride, chief financial analyst for Bankrate.com. For the mortgage alone, the payment would be about $966 month at the 4.1 percent rate. It’s sort of like getting more than one month free each year.

For a homebuyer who was priced out of the market last spring, the lower rates could help get them back in the game.

Being able to lock in a 30-year fixed rate near, or even below, 4 percent helps put some “wind in the sails of home buyers from an affordability standpoint,” McBride says.

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage remains the dominant loan for middle-class borrowers, particularly first-time home buyers.

This excerpt from :  RIS Media.com      TO READ MORE CLICK HERE 

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Home for Sale in Cedarville New Jersey

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Listed for just $105,000 this large 2 story home has lots of charcter. Home is located in Cedarville, New Jersey in Cumberland County on a quiet street. Home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Kitchen has all new kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Large front porch, spacious family room and separate dining room. Rear sunroom, detached 2 car garage, walk up attic, full basement. Roof, vinyl siding and well are less than one year old. Seller to install new septic system prior to closing.

Detached Garage, Driveway Parking plus 2-Car Garage, 2 Detached Garage Spaces, Garage – Front Entry, 2 Car. 200+ Amp electric service, Heating: Radiator – Oil, Hot Water: Electric. Call today to shedule your tour and ask about listing # 82.  Stacy Schnell ~ Realtor Associate / Direct:  856-364-0772

 

 

 

 

Move-in ready two story home

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Featuring 4 bedrooma and 3 Baths. This 2 story home is situated on quiet lot on cul-de-sac street in Millville, New Jersey. Completely updated kitchen has wood countertops, new stainless steel appliances, backsplash, freshly painted cabinets, breakfast nook, pantry closet, ceiling fan and double sink with garbage disposal. Kitchen opens up to dining area with a floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace and ceiling fan. Separate laundry room and family room off kitchen. Spacious and remodeled foyer entry with exposed wood walls and new flooring. Large master bedroom has cathedral ceilings, ceiling fan and a walk-in closet. Master bath has a double vanity, stall shower, soaking tub and tile flooring. Other features include a partially finished basement, insulated windows, natural gas heat with humidifier, central air, concrete driveway, rear deck, city water and sewer and a large rear yard with two sheds. Solar panels are leased and offer a great savings on your electric bill. Rieck Avenue elementary school. Convenient access to Routes 49, 47 and 55.  This listing is presented by The Scott Sheppard Team. Call today for a tour or more information and ask about property #90. Or for more information about homes for sale in Cumberland County.    Ask about our new $0 down FHA loans!                    Stacy Schnell ~ Realtor Associate Cell: 856-364-0772

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Getting Pre Approved for a Mortgage

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Though you may be willing to spend a certain amount, the real determination of how much house you can afford is driven by how much a lender calculates you can afford. So before you begin to search for the perfect house, it is very important to begin the homebuying process by getting preapproved. Getting preapproved for a home mortgage loan will provide you with a preliminary statement on the size of loan for which you can qualify. Knowing this, you can then focus your home search.

In general, lenders allow your total monthly housing costs to go as high as but not more than 30 percent of your gross monthly income. The second requirement is that not more than 36 percent of your gross monthly income can be tied up in the total monthly house payment and payments on long-term debt.

Visit my Website to read more and for adiitional information about obtaining a mortgage. Please feel free to give a call anytime for assistance with the home buying process!

Stacy Schnell – Realtor Associate – Cell: 856-364-0772

FHA Loan Guidelines for 2019

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Qualifying for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan can be much easier compared with a conventional one. Borrowers will need a valid Social Security number, and be a lawful resident of legal age to be able to sign an FHA loan. Qualifying for a loan requires a minimum credit score of 500 in addition to a FHA-approved property appraisal and a favorable debt-to-income ratio.

This excerpt from Valuepenguin.com Click HERE to read more.

Visit my website stacyschnell.com for more helpful information on getting prepared to purchase a home or call me anytime, Id be happy to assist!

Stacy Schnell – Realtor Associate Cell: 856-364-0772

WHat do I need down to buy a home?

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The down payment. Cue the dramatic, fear-filled suspense music. Yeah, it’s scary. Coming up with enough cash to put down when buying a house is the single biggest roadblock for most hopeful home buyers. But how much do you really need?

What is a down payment?

A down payment is the cash you pay upfront to get a home loan. It is deducted from the total amount of your mortgage and represents the beginning equity — your ownership stake — in a house and property.

This excerpt from Nerdwallet.com CLICK HERE to read more.