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This excerpt from USA today, please click below to read full article:
Well maintained two story home on private wooded lot in Palatine Lake Village. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, tile backsplash and tile flooring. Kitchen open to living room with brick wood burning fireplace. Separate dining room, formal living room and half bath on first floor. Spacious bedrooms including master bedroom with sitting area and walk-in closet. Master bathroom has double vanity and stall shower. Full finished basement with built-in bar and half bath. Large rear deck, ceiling fans, insulated garage doors, securtiy system, electric dog fence, natural gas heat and hot water. Homeowners association includes use of the in-ground pool, clubhouse and tennis courts. Pittsgrove School System. This home is eligible for 100 PERCENT FINANCING through the USDA Rural Development Loan Program, no down payment required. Convenient access to Routes 40, 55, 47, 77 and 25 minutes to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Give us a call today and ask for a private tour of property #71.
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Existing-home sales jumped in March to their highest annual rate in 18 months, while unsold inventory showed needed improvement, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Led by the Midwest, all major regions experienced strong sales gains in March and are above their year-over-year sales pace.
Total existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, town homes, condominiums and co-ops, increased 6.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.19 million in March from 4.89 million in February—the highest annual rate since September 2013 (also 5.19 million). Sales have increased year-over-year for six consecutive months and are now 10.4 percent above a year ago, the highest annual increase since August 2013 (10.7 percent). March’s sales increase was the largest monthly increase since December 2010 (6.2 percent).
This article from the National Association of Realtors®
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