4 Ways to Prepare for a Competitive Spring Home-Buying Season

Suburban Spring

(TNS)—With housing inventory far lower than demand and mortgage rates poised to rise, it’s going to be a competitive market for homebuyers this spring.

If you’re looking to buy a home this season, here’s how to prepare yourself to enter the fray. 

Get your financial house in order.
Unless you plan on paying for the house in cash, you’ll need to apply for a mortgage. No matter how streamlined the process is, you’ll still need to gather a significant amount of documentation to give an accurate financial picture to the lender.

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Well maintained two story home on a private wooded lot

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Located in MillvilleNJ this home features an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and double sink open to Family room. Family room has gas fireplace and skylights for extra lighting. Tiled foyer, separate dining room and formal living room. Spacious bedrooms, bathrooms have tile flooring and surround, partial basement. New roof, two car attached garage with auto door opener, rear concrete patio, large fenced-in backyard. Holly Height Elementary School, easily accesible to Routes 49 and 55.

Call today and ask about property #72 Stacy Schnell~ Cell: 856-364-0772

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6 Things You Must Do Before Buying a Home

(TNS)—Buying a home is a huge investment—probably the most significant purchase of your life. It’s not something you should do without preparation.

Before you start on the road to homeownership, make sure you are ready.

Improve your credit score.
A high credit score snags you the best deals. “Below 660 or 680, you’re either going to have to pay sizable fees or a higher down payment,” says Barry Zigas, director of Housing Policy for the Consumer Federation of America.

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Well maintained two story home on private wooded lot

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Located 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 downpayment required. Convenient access to Routes 40, 55, 47, 77 and 25 minutes to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Call today and ask about property # 71. 

Stacy Schnell ~ 856-364-0772

 

 

 

Build your dream home here!

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Once in a lifetime opportunity to build your dream home on your own private LAKE in Lawrence Township New Jersey! This 22 acre parcel consists of approximately 6 acres of land and 16+/- acres of water with an abundance of wildlife and fish. Standing on the edge of the water you can see hundreds of bass, sunnies, perch, & trout right under your nose. Build-able area on higher ground left of the lake subject to a soil & perc test, plot plan, letter of determination from NJ DEP, and final approval from Lawrence Township. Convenient access to shore points.

Call today or click here for more information and ask about property #73!


Stacy Schnell ~ REALTOR® Associate 
Direct: 856-364-0772
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Fox & Roach Realtors® 
1450 E. Chestnut Ave. 1B-Vineland
Office: 856-691-0091  / Fax: 856-324-9103 
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Things To Do NJ

DAUGHTRY

Friday Mar 23, 2018 – 9:00 PM

2100 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Map

Daughtry: Chris Daughtry gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. After being eliminated in the Top 4, Daughtry turned down a chance to front the rock band Fuel and decided to form his own band. He auditioned and recruited several musicians to form Daughtry, and he made American Idol history with the commercial success of their self-titled debut. Daughtry tour dates have been scheduled persistently since they debuted in 2006, however, only a few more scheduled concerts remain on the 2011 concert schedule.

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Move-in ready rancher on private lot in quiet neighborhood

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Move in ready ranch in Vineland, NJ. Eat-in kitchen, formal living room, large family room, master bedroom has a built in electric fireplace and a 12×14 walk-in closet/dressing room, master bathroom has been completely renovated including a Jacuzzi tub, stall shower, double vanities and tile flooring. New carpet throughout the home, replacement windows, public water, partially finished basement with separate entrance includes 4th bedroom and a full bathroom. Large fenced-in backyard with paver patio, spacious deck surrounding above ground pool and new 12 x 20 shed. Convenient access to Routes 55, 40 and 47. Reach out today and ask about property #68.   Stacy Schnell   856-364-0772 ~ Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors ~

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