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Thursday, December 31, 2009

NAR: Home sales spike in November


NAR: Home sales spike in November


Sales rate of resale homes climbs 44% year-over-year

The sales pace for resale homes rose for the third straight month in November, climbing 44.1 compared to the same month last year, according to the National Association of Realtors

Sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.54 million, up 7.4 percent compared to October 2009. This rate is a projection of a monthly total over a 12-month period, adjusted to account for typical seasonal fluctuations in sales.

Regionally, the sales rate rose about 53.5 percent in the Midwest, 52.7 percent in the Northeast, 44.8 percent in the South and 28.1 percent in the West year-over-year in November

Real estate agents and brokers typically look forward to spring season when homebuyers come out in force, but In both Stone Harbor and Avalon, we have seen an uptick in sales over the last few months.

Make your move. 2010 looks good if you are a buyer or a seller.

Happy New Year!
Nancy M. Alexander
Stone Harbor and Avalon NJ Real Estate

 
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Monday, December 21, 2009

Stone Harbor Real Estate Sales December 5th to December 21, 2009


Stone Harbor Real Estate Activity Update for December 5th to December 21, 2009




There are currently 103 single family homes for sale in Stone Harbor, ranging in price from $399,000 for a two bedroom home on Weber Court to $6,500,000 for a new beach front home at #1 105th street.



Average list price is $2,140,444 and average time on market is 363 days.



There are five single family homes currently Under Contract in Stone Harbor.


1- 10408 Third Avenue, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on a 50x100 lot and listed at $ $1,595,000, goes to settlement on 1/8/2010


2-122 104th street, a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,599,000,goes to settlement 2/19/2010

3-127 84th street, a 5 bedroom,3 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $2,000,000, goes to settlement 12/22/2009

4-144 108th street ,a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on a 50x100 lot and listed at $2,290,000,goes to settlement 1/22/2010

5- 4 102nd street, a 5 bdroom,2 bath beach block home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $2,649,000,goes to settlement 1/8/2010

Two Stone Harbor Single Family Homes SOLD since December 5,2009


1--180 114th street, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath beach block home on a 60x110 lot, listed for $1,700,000,went to settlement 12/111/2009 and SOLD for $1,400,000
2- 210 118th street, a 5 bedroom, 5 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed at $2,495,000 and went to settlement 12/11/2009 and SOLD for $2,200,000




Stone Harbor Condo/Townhouses Now For Sale



There are now 54 condos for sale in Stone Harbor ranging in price from $229,000 for 1 bedroom at 8305 Third Avenue to $1,299,000 for 13 93rd street
The average list price is $682,431 and average days on market is 312 days

There are now five condos Under Contract in Stone Harbor



1-162 96th street, a 1 bedroom, unit listed for $175,000 and goes to settlement 12/30/2009
2-10120 Third Avenue, listed at $194,500, goes to settlement 11/18/2009


3-235 99th street, a 1 bedroom,1 bath unit, listed for $319,000 goes to settlement 12/29/2009

4-351 96th street, a 2 bedroom,1 bath unit listed for $385,000 ,goes to settlement on 12/2009


5--259 104th street, a 3 bedroom,1.5 bath unit listed for $579,000,goes to settlement 12/30/2009



The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)


Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.
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Nancy M. Alexander
Stone Harbor and Avalon NJ Real Estate

Avalon Real Estate . Homes Sold December 5th to December 21st, 2009.


Avalon Real Estate Activity Single Family Homes and Condos Sold December 5th to December 21, 2009.


There are currently 203 single family homes for sale in Avalon



Average list price is $2,710,952 and average days on the market is 341 days.



These properties range in price from $499,000 for a two bedroom home at 138 29th street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street on a 120x110 lot.

There are Fourteen single family homes Now Under Contract in Avalon


1-156 9th street ,a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed at $765,000,goes to settlement 1/31/2010



2-274 16th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed at $825,000,goes to settlement 1/23/2010.



3- 124 10th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,050,000 and goes to settlement 2/15/2010

4-73 W. 11th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot, listed at $1,095,000goes to settlement on 12/29/2009

5-254 6th street, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,095,000 is Under Contract after just 7 days on the market, and goes to settlement 10/31/2009


6-285 38th street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed at $1,499,000,goes to settlement 1/11/2010


7-246 16th street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,550,000 goes to settlement 12/19/2009


8-242 6th street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot went Under Contract in just 7 days and goes to settlement 10/31/2009



9-154 36th street, a 5 bedroom,3 bath home on a 40x110 lot and listed for $1.949,000,goes to settlement 12/29/2009



10-2888 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,995,000, goes to settlement 3/1/2012



11 6329 Dune Drive, a 6 bedroom,6 bath beach block home listed at $1,999,999,goes to settlement 12/18/2009



12 225 75th street, a 7 bedroom,7 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed at $2,149,00,goes to settlement 12/30/2009

13-56 E. 26th street, a 5 bedroom,2 bath home on a 65x110 lot and listed at $2,200,000,goes to settlement 2/5/2010


14-184 70th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath beach block home on a 60x110- lot and listed at $3,995,000,goes to settlement 12/29/2009


Two Single Family Homes have SOLD in Avalon since December 5, 2009


1-4528 Ocean Drive, 4 bedroom,2 bath bay front home on a 60x250 lot and listed for $1,584,000,went to settlement 12/7/2009. SOLD for $1,750,000

2- -315 74th street, a 7 bedroom,2 bath bay front home on a 90x201 lot and listed for $3,800,000,went to settlement 12/17/2009 SOLD for $3,450,000

Avalon Condo/Townhouse Sales Activity December 5th to December 21, 2009


There are now 121 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,095,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath unit at 65 E. 28th street



Average list price is $ 785,253, and the average days on market is 312 days.




There are Two condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $635,000 to $ 1,290,000

Three Avalon condo/townhouses have SOLD since December 5 2009.

1-2160 Dune Drive, a 3 bedroom,3 bath unit listed for $699,000,SOLD 12/16/2009 for $650,000.

2-276 32nd street West, a 5 bedroom,3 bath unit listed for $749,000,SOLD 12/7/2009 for $725,000

3-261 27th street, a 4 bedroom,2.5 bath unit listed for $749,000,SOLD 12/18/2009 for $732,500

The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)


Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.


e~mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521

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Nancy M. Alexander
Stone Harbor and Avalon NJ Real Estate

Monday, December 7, 2009

Nancy M. Alexander
Stone Harbor and Avalon NJ Real Estate

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended, Expanded

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended, Expanded


The extension of the first-time home buyer tax credit will help continue to clear out inventory, but expanding the credit to include more buyers may not be as helpful in high-cost housing areas.



President Barack Obama recently signed legislation that extends the deadline on the first-time home buyer tax credit and adds a smaller tax credit for move-up and other home buyers.



The extension and expansion gives home buyers a tax incentive to buy a home until at least April 30, 2010 -- April 30, 2011 for qualifying military personnel. The previous deadline was just weeks away, November 30, 2009.



"The extension of the first-time home buyer tax credit will be crucial to clearing out unsold inventory and especially the lagging bank owned inventory that has not even hit the market yet," said Kim DiBenedetto, president of the Monterey County Association of Realtors.



That's true of many housing markets.



"California Association of Realtor studies tell us that for more than 75 percent of home buyers this year, the tax credit was very important and more than 40 percent of the home buyers would not have been able to buy without the credit," added DiBenedetto.



The existing tax credit for first-time homebuyers remains at a maximum $8,000.



A new tax credit of up to $6,500 is available to qualifying existing homeowners who buy a new primary residence (or have one built) by April 30, 2010, if they owned their existing home for five consecutive years over the last eight years. Second homes don't qualify for the credit.



Home buyers have to repay the credit if they live in their primary residence less than 36 months and are not members of the military.



The new rule also raises the qualifying income limits to $125,000 for single taxpayers and $225,000 for joint taxpayers, from the current $75,000 and $150,000.



The maximum allowed home purchase price is $800,000, which won't be as useful to move-up buyers in high-cost areas.



"Part of the bill also expanded the credit to move up buyers, however, it may not be as helpful to the homeowners in our areas because there is a cap on the purchase price of $800,000, but we are grateful to anything that will help even a few," said DiBenedetto, a real estate agent in Carmel, California.



That's also true of high-cost markets nationwide.



Both first-time home buyers and others must contract to buy a home by April 30, but close escrow by June 30, 2010.



Buyers can claim the credit on their 2009 taxes, even if the purchase is made in 2010 by filing an amended return.



DiBenedetto said "This will also assist in selling the short sale inventory that those buyers were afraid to consider because of the time frame involved in closing them when they were on this deadline to close by the end of the month (November)."



Buyers who don't owe taxes can have the credit refunded to them as a rebate.



More information is available from the Internal Revenue Service (http://www.irs.gov), including a question and answer page.



It's all good news for the housing market.



The National Association of Realtors says as many as 400,000 resale transactions (1.2 million for both new and resale homes) were completed specifically because of the first-time home buyer tax credit, since it began, and that put a dent in the housing inventory.



Home sales also add property and sales tax revenues to the coffers of local governments as reduced inventory helps boost prices and home values.



The first-time home buyer tax credit's availability has coincided with mortgage rates often hanging below 5 percent, according to Jeff Howard, CEO of Erate.com.



As the November 30 tax credit deadline neared, reports from the Commerce Department, revealed new home sales slipped 3.6 percent in September and were down 7.8 percent from September 2008.



Tax credit history



As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, Congress first created a $7,500 first-time home buyer tax credit for those who purchased a home between April 8, 2008, and July 1, 2009.



Later, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Congress extended the credit and raised it to an $8,000 tax credit for those who purchased homes by the November 30, 2009 expiration date.



By October 9, 2009, more than 1.2 million tax returns had claimed about $8.5 billion in the refundable tax credit, for both new and resale homes - according to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). A TIGTA audit also revealed last month that nearly 90,000 taxpayers -- including nearly 600 children -- may have fraudulently enjoyed the credit, hoodwinking the government out of more than $600 million.



The new legislation includes provisions to stifle fraud after the Internal Revenue Service identified 167 suspected criminal schemes and opened nearly 107,000 examinations of potential civil violations of the first-time homebuyer tax credit.



Cheating the IRS is a federal felony that comes with a fine of up to $250,000 and three years in a federal pen, or both. To combat fraud, a HUD-1 Settlement Statement will have to be attached to the tax return to secure the credit.





Written by Broderick Perkins

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Nancy M. Alexander
Stone Harbor and Avalon NJ Real Estate

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Avalon Real Estate Activity Summary November 19 to December 5th, 2009.

Avalon Real Estate Sales November 19 to December 5th, 2009.




Avalon Real Estate Activity Summary November 19 to December 5th, 2009.

Avalon Real Estate Sales November 19 to December 5th, 2009.


There are currently 202 single family homes for sale in Avalon



Average list price is $2,734,051 and average days on the market is 331 days.



These properties range in price from $499,000 for a two bedroom home at 138 29th street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street on a 120x110 lot.



There are fifteen single family homes Now Under Contract in Avalon



1-156 9th street,a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed at $765,000,goes to settlement 1/31/2010



2-274 16th street, a 4 bedrom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed at $825,000,goes to settlement 1/23/2010.



3- 124 10th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,050,000 and goes to settlement 2/15/2010.



4-73 W. 11th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot, listed at $1,095,000goes to settlement on 12/29/2009

5-254 6th street, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,095,000 is Under Contract after just 7 days on the market, and goes to settlement 10/31/2009



6-3764 Dune Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,495,000,goes to settlement on12/23/2009



7-246 16th street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,550,000 goes to settlement 12/19/2009



8-4528 Ocean Drive, 4 bedroom,2 bath bay front home on a 60x250 lot and listed for $1,584,000,goes to settlement 12/7/2009



9-242 6th street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot went Under Contract in just 7 days and goes to settlement 10/31/2009



10-154 36th street, a 5 bedroom,3 bath home on a 40x110 lot and listed for $1.949,000,goes to settlement 12/29/2009



11-2888 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,995,000, goes to settlement 3/1/2012



12 6329 Dune Drive, a 6 bedroom,6 bath beach block home listed at $1,999,999,goes to settlement 12/18/2009



13 225 75th street, a 7 bedroom,7 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed at $2,149,00,goes to settlement 12/30/2009



14- -315 74th street, a 7 bedroom,2 bath bay front home on a 90x201 lot and listed for $3,800,000, goes to settlement 12/23/2009



15-184 70th street, a 5 bedoom,5 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed at $3,995,000,goes to settlement 12/2009.


Eight Single Family Homes have SOLD in Avalon since November 19th, 2009


1- 559 22nd street, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 40x100 lot and listed at $557,000, SOLD for $400,000 11/27/2009 after 979 days on the market.



2-264 14th street, a 3 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $769,000,SOLD for $755,000 on 11/2/2009



3-233 19th street, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 60x110 lot ,listed for $895,000,and SOLD for $805,000 on 11/25/2009



4- 273 48th street, a 2 bedroom,1 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed for $925,000,SOLD for $850,000 on 12/18/2009



7-388 22nd street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 40x130 lot listed for $1,395,000 SOLD for $1,325,000 11/30/2009





8- 4350 Fourth Avenue, a 4 bedroom,2 bath bay front home on a 60x250 lot listed for $2,299,000 SOLD 11/25/2009,for $2,050,000



13-150 38th street, a 5 bedroom, 4 bath home on a 70x110 lot and listed at $2,595,000 SOLD 11/20/2009 for $2,300,000



15-316 60th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath, bay front home on a 90x156 lot listed for $4,295,000 SOLD on 11/23/2009 for $4,005,000


Avalon Condo/Townhouse Sales Activity November 19 to December 5th, 2009


There are now 124 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,095,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath unit at 65 E. 28th street



Average list price is $ 792,111, and the average days on market is 315 days.





There are Twelve condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $510,000 to $ 1,399,000







The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)



Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.



e~mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521

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Nancy M. Alexander
Stone Harbor and Avalon NJ Real Estate

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Should I Take My Home Off the Market During the Holidays?


Should I Take My Home Off the Market During the Holidays? 

     When you look at your calendar you may find the months already overloaded with seasonal obligations -- shopping, entertaining, children's pageants, charity work, decorating the house, and so much more. If you are also trying to sell your home, you are under extra pressure to keep your home in "showtime" condition. And that could be the last thing you need before the holiday spirit is broken.
      It is understandable why you would be tempted to take your home off the market during the holidays. And the list of justifications is long. If you are too busy, buyers may be also, and you may find your efforts unrewarded with not enough showings. And what if you do get an offer? You may be faced with the possibility of packing and moving during the busiest time of the year. Besides, you can give your house a rest, and it will have better momentum after the holidays. Better to just pack it in and start fresh in January, right?


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Nancy M. Alexander
Stone Harbor and Avalon NJ Real Estate

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Bring the Dog to Stone Harbor 'Sandy Paws' 5K Run, Pooch Walk



STONE HARBOR - The Stone Harbor Fire Department will have the second annual Sandy Paws 5K and 1 mile Pooch Walk on Nov. 28.
The event starts at 9:00 am at the Stone Harbor Firehouse at 96th and Second Avenue.
The 5K race is for runners and walkers only. The 1 mile Pooch Walk is for dogs and walkers and will be on the beach.
Trophies will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers overall and for the 1st place finisher and for the 1st place winner in each age group and the 1st place finisher male and female in the category Fire/EMS/Police.
Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place “Best Dressed” Pooch.
The event benefits the Stone Harbor Fire Department and the Animal Alliance of Cape May County.
Go the www.stoneharborfire.com to register for the race. Post race refreshments will be provided.
Get your exercise in the morning and then start your Christmas shopping by visiting the wonderful shops in the Stone Harbor Business District.



Nancy M. Alexander

Stone Harbor and Avalon NJ Real Estate

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Stone Harbor Sells Beach Tag Gifts

Forget the sugarplums. Today’s kids and teens have visions of surfboards, sandcastles and suntans dancing in their heads. Luckily, the Borough of Stone Harbor has made it a breeze to give the gift of summer on the beach to your loved ones this holiday season, thanks to special holiday themed beach tags.

Each holiday beach tag is presented in a festive foil box trimmed in a ribbon of red or green. They make ideal stocking stuffers and a great reminder of days spent on Stone Harbor’s award-winning beaches. Best of all, as the weather warms up, your holiday gift tag is exchangeable for an official 2010 season beach tag, available beginning in April.

What other gift will can give the recipient countless hours of fun in the surf and sun next year? Stone Harbor’s holiday themed beach tags are just $19 each which includes the gift box. An additional $2 gift wrapping fee benefits the Jersey Cape Diagnostic Training and Opportunity Center, which employs individuals with disabilities in Cape May Court House.

The holiday beach tags are available for purchase daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Borough Hall located at 9508 Second Avenue. They will also be sold at the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce office and various businesses during the holiday festivities on Thanksgiving weekend.

Solve your holiday shopping dilemma and give a gift of summer fun on the beach at Stone Harbor
By Herald Staff

Assessing Damage After Tropical Storm Ida


NJ OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RELEASE:LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL TEAMS CONTINUE TO ASSESS IDA DAMAGE Teams perform Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) on the effects of Tropical Storm Ida in New Jersey. In Cape May county designated as part of a State of Emergency by New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine last week.Director of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management,and FEMA urged residents to following specific procedures. “The first thing residents should do is contact their insurance agents, carefully document damages, and coordinate with their county and local emergency management office so that officials are aware of damages,” .No decision will be made on FEMA assistance until all information is analyzed and forwarded to Governor Corzine with recommendations. PDAs are not expected to be complete before next week. Most beaches in New Jersey are the responsibility of the state through the Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corps of Engineers. Questions on beach replenishment should be addressed to the NJ DEP or the Corps of Engineers at 917-790-8007.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Avalon Real Estate Sales October 5 to October 15, 2009.



Avalon Real Estate Sales October 5 to October 15, 2009.




Avalon Real Estate Activity Summary October 5 to October 15, 2009.

There are currently 219 single family homes for sale in Avalon
Average list price is $1,250,380 and average days on the market is 281 days.

These properties range in price from $499,000 for a two bedroom home at 138 29th street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street on a 120x110 lot.


There are twenty one single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon
1-264 14th street, a 3 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $769,000,went Under Contract in only 3 days. It goes to settlement 11/2/2009
2-161 30th street, a 3 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $950,000,goes to settlement 10/19/2009
3-294 6th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x110 lot, listed for $995,000,Under Contract after only 49 days on market and goes to settlement 10/30/2009

4-254 6th street, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,095,000 is Under Contract after just 7 days on the market, and goes to settlement 10/31/2009

5-262 77th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed at $1,150,000,goes to settlement 10/31/2009

6-744 21st street, a 6 bedroom,4 bath bay front home on a 40x130 lot listed at $1,250,000 goes to settlement 9/30/2009

7-479 24th street, a 6 bedroom,4 bath home on a 40x130 bay front lot listed at $1,250,000 is Under Contract after 22 days on the market and goes to settlement 10/31/2009

8-388 22nd street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 40x130 lot listed for $1,395,000 goes to settlement 11/30/2009

9-3764 Dune Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed at $1,495,000 goes to settlement 12/23/2009

10-151 20th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed at $1,499,000 goes to settlement 10/16/2009

11-159 20th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed at $1,595,000 goes to settlement 9/19/2009 after listed just 12 days on the market

12-242 6th street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot went Under Contract in just 7 days and goes to settlement 10/31/2009

13-2888 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,995,000, goes to settlement 3/1/2012
14-1998 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 40x110 lot listed at $$2,090,000,goes to settlement 11/6/2009.
15-1998 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 40x110 lot and listed for $2,090,000,goes to settlement 11/6/2009.
16- 4340 Fourth Avenue, a 4 bedroom,2 bath bay front home on a 60x250 lot listed for $2,299,000 goes to settlement 11/25/2009.

17 -257 70th street, a 6 bedroom, 6 bath home on a 60x110 lot ,listed for $2,395,000,goes to settlement on 10/15/2009

18-150 38th street, a 5 bedroom, 4 bath home on a 70x110 lot and listed at $2,595,000 is Under Contract after just 54 days on market. It goes to settlement 11/20/2009


19-56 E. 18th street, a 5 bedroom,3 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed at $2,695,000,goes to settlement on 10/9/2009

20-315 74th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 90x201 bay front lot and listed for $4.295,000,is Under Contact after just 38 days on market and goes to settlement 11/23/2009

21-316 60th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath, bay front home on a 90x156 lot listed for $4,295,000 goes to settlement on 11/23/2009

Two single family homes SOLD in Avalon since October 5, 2009
1-1918 Avalon Avenue, a 5 bedroom, 5 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed at $2,250,000 SOLD on 10/15/2009 for $2,070,000
2-8-103 34th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed at $1,495,000,SOLD 10/9/2009 for $1,275,000

Avalon Condo/Townhouse Sales Activity October 5 to October 15, 2009

There are now 123 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,095,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath unit at 65 E. 28th street

Average list price is $ 788,502, and the average days on market is 309 days.


There are eleven condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $549,000 to $985,000


Two condos SOLD and settled in Avalon since October 5,2009

1 – 2176 Dune Drive, a 3 bedroom,3.5 bath unit listed for $650,000 SOLD 10/09/20/09 for $620,000

2- 1688 Ocean Drive, a 3 bedroom,2 bath unit listed for $695,000,SOLD 10/9/2009 for $625,000

The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Stone Harbor Real Estate Activity Update for September 1 to September 22 , 2009.



Stone Harbor Real Estate Activity Update for September 1 to September 22, 2009


There are currently 117 single family homes for sale in Stone Harbor, ranging in price from $459,000 for a two bedroom home on Weber Court to $6,500,000 for a new beach front home at #1 105th street.


Average list price is $2,235,503 and average time on market is 332 days.

There are ten single family homes currently Under Contract in Stone Harbor.
1-261 84th street, 3 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x55 lot and listed at $725,000,goes to settlement 10/5/2009


2-11021 Second Avenue, 3 bedroom,1 bath , on 55x41 lot and listed at $789,000,goes to settlement on 11/30/2009


3-222 91st street, a 3 bedroom.2 bath home on a 50x110 lot, listed at $997,000, goes to settlement on 10/1/2009


4-280 109th street, a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 80x55 lot , and listed at $1,495,000,goes to settlement on 9/18/2009


5-305 84th street, a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on a 55x90 lot, listed for 1,595,000,
goes to settlement on 9/26/2009


6-134 110th street, a 6 bedroom,4 bath home on a 66x100 lot, listed for $1,849,000


7- 9901 First Avenue, a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed at $2,389,000, goes to settlement on 10/10/2009


8-10514 Second Avenue, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50.4x110 lot, and listed for $2,675,000, goes to settlement on 9/25/2009


9-134 87th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot, and listed for $2,825,000


10-129 109th street, 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 66x100 lot and listed for $3,195,000, goes to settlement on 10/2/2009


One single family home SOLD in Stone Harbor since September 1,2009

1- 236 95th street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 62.5x110 lot which was listed at $1,395,000 SOLD for $1,200,000 on 9/2/2009



Stone Harbor Condo/Townhouse Now For Sale

There are now 55 condos for sale in Stone Harbor ranging in price from $229,900 to $1,299,000 for 13 93rd street

There are now three condos Under Contract in Stone Harbor
1-10120 Third Avenue, listed at $194,500, goes to settlement 10/13/2009

2-9501 Sunset,2 bedroom,2 bath unit listed at $369,899

3-208 99th street, a 2 bedroom 1.5 bath unit listed at $595,000,goes to settlement 10/17/2009



The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.
to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521


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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Stone Harbor Real Estate Activity Update for August 14 to September 1, 2009.




Stone Harbor Real Estate Activity Update for August 14 to September 1,2009



There are currently 112 single family homes currently for sale in Stone Harbor ranging in price from $475,000 for a two bedroom home on Weber Court to $6,500,000 for a new beach front home at #1 105th street .


Average list price is $2,220,968 and average time on market is 343 days.

There are six single family homes currently Under Contract in Stone Harbor.

•1- 11021 Second Avenue, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 55x41 lot and listed at $789,000,has been on market 709 days and goes to settlement 11/30/2009



•2- 236 95th street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 62.5x110 lot which was listed at $1,395,000 ,goes to settlement on 9/2/2009



•3- 280 109th street, a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 80x55 lot listed for $1,4495,000 and on market for just 61 days, goes to settlement on 9/18/2009



•4- 134 110th street, a 6 bedroom,4 bath home on a 66x100 lot and listed at $1,849,000, is under contract after just 87 days on the market



•5- 10514 Second Avenue, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50.4x110 lot and listed at $2,675,000 goes to settlement 9/25/2009



•6- 134 87th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $2,825,000,goes to settlement 9/12/2009 after 259 days on the market



One single family home SOLD in Stone Harbor since August 14

306 94th street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 70x110 lot and listed at $1,795,000,SOLD 8/28/2009 for $1,650,000 after 357 days on the market


The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.
to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521


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Monday, August 3, 2009

Avalon Real Estate Activity Summary July 14 to August 3 ,2009.


Avalon Real Estate Sales Activity July 14 to August 3, 2009

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Here is Avalon Real Estate Activity Summary July 14 to August 3 2009.

There are currently 225 single family homes for sale in Avalon
Average list price is $1,273,571 and average days on the market is 280 days.
These properties range in price from $549,000 for a two bedroom home at 667 22nd street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street.

There are fifteen single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon
1 – 252 16th street, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $$825,000,goes to settlement on 8/1/2009

2- 345 7th street, a 5 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot,listed at $899,999,goes to settlement on 9/8/2009

3- 258 70th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed for $1,195,000 goes to settlement on 11/30/2009
4- 568 22nd street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 40x130 lot listed for $1,675,000 goes to settlement on 12/4/2009

5- 313 42nd street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on 50x110 lot listed at $1,795,000 goes to settlement 8/7/2009

6-5649 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home listed for $1,995,000, goes to settlement 9/9/2009

7-55 W. 10th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home listed for $1,895,000, goes to settlement 8/3/2009

8-84 W. 29th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed at $1,995,000 goes to settlement 8/19/2009

9- 2888 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom, 4 bath home listed at$1,995,000 goes to settlement 3/1 2012

10- 4721 Fifth Avenue, 4 bedroom,4 bath bay front home on a 60x290 lot listed at $2,295,000,goes to settlement on 8/17/2009

11- 78 W. 12th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $2,195,000 goes to settlement 9/30/2009

12-1918 Avalon Avenue, a 5 bedroom, 5 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed at $2,250,000 goes to settlement on 10/15/2009

13- 7290 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom, 5 bath bay front home on a 50x290 lot and listed at $5,995,000 goes to settlement on 8/18/2009

14- 146 Pelican Drive ,a 5 bedroom,5 bath bay front home on a 60x155 lot and listed for $5995,000 goes to settlement 9/1/2009 after 839 days on market.

Four single family homes SOLD in Avalon since July14

1—4251 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed at $799,999,SOLD 7/24/2009 for $760,000

2- 1889 First Avenue, a 5 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed at $1,250,000, SOLD 7/14/2009 for $995,000

3- 15 E. 24th street, a 5 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,711,000 SOLD 7/14/2009 for $1,668,000

4- 1852 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed at $2,395,000 SOLD 7/31/2009 for $ 2,300,000


Avalon Condo/Townhouse Sales Activity July 14 to August 3, 2009

There are now 136 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,200,000 for a beach front, 4 bedroom, 3 bath unit at 65 east 28th street.


There are twelve condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $550,000 to $999,000

Average list price is $726,666 and average days on the market is 249


Four condos SOLD and settled in Avalon since July 14th

1- 2023 Dune Drive,a new 3 bedroom,3 bath unit listed at $799,000 SOLD 7/26/2009 for $525,000

2-- 281 35th street,a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath unit listed for $724,900,SOLD on 7/24/2009 for $655,000

3- 506 20th street, a 4 bedroom,4 bath unit listed for $792,000,SOLD 7/17/2009 for $740,000
4 -700 Ocean Drive, a 3 bedroom,2.5 bath unit ,listed at $ 899,000,SOLD 7/16/2009 for $885,000

The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

e~mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Avalon Real Estate Sales Activity June 26 to July 14,2009


Investor confidence is evident in Avalon . We’ve seen a spike in sales in the last month contributed to a combination of factors including the spring season , historically low interest rates and good inventory of homes priced to sell .

Here is Avalon Real Estate Activity Summary June 26 to July 14 2009.

There are currently 224 single family homes for sale in Avalon
Average list price is $2,631,388 and average days on the market is 294 days.
These properties range in price from $549,000 for a two bedroom home at 667 22nd street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street.

There are fourteen single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon
1 – 3750 ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home listed at $790,000,goes to settlement on 7/11/2009

2-4251 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot is listed at $799,999 and goes to settlement on 7/24/2009

3-252 16th street , a 3 bedroom,1 bath home listed for $825,000 goes to settlement 8/1/2009

4- 1889 First Avenue , a 5 bedroom,3 bath home listed for $1,250,000,goes to settlement on 7/24/2009


5- 15 E. 24th street, a 5 bedroom, 2 bath home listed for $1,711,000,goes to settlement 7/11/2009

6-5649 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home listed for $1,995,000, goes to settlement 9/9/2009

7-55 W. 10th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home listed for $1,895,000, goes to settlement 8/3/2009

8-5649 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home listed for $1,995,000,goes to settlement 9/9/2009

9- 2888 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom, 4 bath home listed at$1,995,000 goes to settlement 3/1 2012

10- 255 67th street, a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home on a 60x110 lot, listed for $2,175,000,goes to settlement 7/1/2009

11- 78 W. 12th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $2,195,000 goes to settlement 9/30/2009

12-1918 Avalon Avenue, a 5 bedroom, 5 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed at $2,250,000 goes to settlement on 10/15/2009

13-1852 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on a 60x110 lot, listed at $2,395,000, goes to settlement on 7/31/2009

14- 74 E 11th Street, a 5 bedroom, 3 bath beach block home listed for $$2,495,000 goes to settlement 7/11/2009


Seven single family homes SOLD in Avalon since June 26

1-—742 Sunrise Drive, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 46x92’ lot which was listed at #550,000 SOLD for $505,000 on 6/30/2009

2-3750 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed for $775,000 SOLD 7/10/2009 for $775,000

3-739 First Avenue, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,250,000,SOLD 6/29/2009 for $1,165,000

4-6439 Dune Drive ,a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x100 lot was listed at $1,849,000 and SOLD 7/8/2009 for $1,550,000

5 110 36th street,a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x110 lot was listed at $1,849,000 and SOLD 7/10/2009 for $1,700,000

6-255 67th street, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 60x110 lot which was listed at $2,175,000 and SOLD 7/1/ 2009 for $1,815,000

7- 2763 Avalon Avenue, a 6 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot which had been listed at $2,395,000 and SOLD 7/10/2009 for $2,100,000




Avalon Condo/Townhouse Sales Activity June 26 to July 14, 2009

There are now 139 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,200,000 for a beach front, 4 bedroom, 3 bath unit at 65 east 28th street.


There are twelve condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $525,000 to $999,000

Average list price is $707,491 and average days on the market is 271

Five condos SOLD and settled since June 26

1-7800 Dune Drive,a 1 bedroom,1 bath unit listed at $225,000 SOLD 7/10/2009 for $ 220,000 after 25 days on the market
2- 2007 Seventh Avenue,a 3 bedroom 2 bath unit listed at $584,900,SOLD 7/3/2009 for $478,000

3- 2310 Dune Drive,a 3 bedroom,3 bath unit listed at $659,000,SOLD 6/27/2009 for $630,000.
4- 226 24th street, a 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit listed at $ 689,000 SOLD 6/27/2009 for $635,000

5-756 Sunrise Drive,a 4 bedroom,3.5 bath unit listed at $799,500 SOLD 7/7/2009 for $649,000


The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

e~mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521
Please visit The Address For Luxury Real Estate at http://www.StoneHarborRealtor.com/. I'd love to be your Realtor

Nancy M. Alexander copyright © 2009-All rights reserved

Friday, June 26, 2009

Stone Harbor Real Estate Activity Update for June 5 to June 26, 2009.


Stone Harbor Real Estate Activity Update for June 5 to June 26, 2009.

Stone Harbor Real Estate Activity Update for June 5 to June 26, 2009.
Investor confidence is evident in Stone Harbor and Avalon. We’ve seen a spike in sales in the last month contributed to a combination of factors including the spring season , historically low interest rates and good inventory of homes priced to sell

There are currently 123 single family homes currently for sale in Stone Harbor ranging in price from $475,000 for a two bedroom home on Weber Court to $5,990,000 for a beach front home on 97th street.

Average list price is $2,195,535 and average time on market is 289 days.

There are three single family homes currently Under Contract.

356 89th street, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on a 35x100 lot and listed at $990,000.

222 108th street listed at $998,000 .

8704 Pennsylvania Avenue, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home on a 50x110 lot, listed at $1,287,000, goes to settlement 6/30/2009

Three single family homes SOLD in Stone Harbor in last three weeks

100 108th street, a 5 bedroom,2 bath home third from the beach listed for $1,750,000 SOLD on 6/8/2009 for $1,600,000

8726 Sunset Drive, a 4 bedroom, 2 bath newly renovated home listed for $1,099,000, SOLD 6/8/2009 for $1,090,000

11810 Third Avenue, a 3 bedroom,2 bath home on an 80x100 lot was listed for $1,399,000 and SOLD 6/15/2009 for $1,174,500




Stone Harbor NJ Condo Sale Activity June 5 to June 26 2009


There are currently 59 Stone Harbor condos currently for sale ranging in price from $194,500 for an efficiency unit at 10120 Third Avenue up to $1,725,000 for a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome with pool at 261 89th street.

Average asking price is $721,870
Average Days on the market - 317 days

Three Condos are now Under Contract in Stone Harbor

345 86th street, a 4 bedroom, 2 bath condo with bay views, listed for $899,000, goes to settlement 7/31/2009

8001 Second Avenue, a 2 bedroom,2 bath unit which is listed at $440,000 goes to settlement on 6/30/2009.

260 83rd street , a 4 bedroom, 2 bath unit listed at $729,000 goes to settlement 8/14/2009





The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Interest rates continue to be in the 5% range for conforming loans. 6% for loans over $417,000 and just like the "old days", lenders want verification of income to qualify for the loan, and good credit.


If you are interested in purchasing a summer home, take advantage of the current market and send me an e-mail with your wish list. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the options available. There is something here now for everyone.

e~ mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com, or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell @ 609.425.7521

Please visit The Address For Luxury Real Estate and see Hundred of Stone Harbor and Avalon Rental & Sale Properties at http://www.StoneHarborRealtor.com/. I'd love to be your Realtor.

Nancy M. Alexander copyright © 2009-All rights reserved

Friday, June 5, 2009

Avalon Real Estate Activity for May 28 to June 5, 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon.

Here is Avalon Real Estate Activity Summary May 28 to June 5 2009.

There are currently 224 single family homes for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $549,000 for a two bedroom home at 667 22nd street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street.


Good news! We are seeing activity again with Buyers encouraged by low interest rates and lower prices.

There are fourteen single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon.

1- 742 Sunrise Drive, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on 46x92’ lot listed for $550,000,goes to settlement 6/30/2009 after only 28 days on the market

2--3750 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home listed for $790,000,and goes to settlement July 11,2009.

3- 739 First Avenue, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed at $1,250,000. This goes to settlement 6/29/2009

4- 6439 Dune Drive, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home listed for $1,849,000 . This goes to settlement 7/8/2009

5-4251 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $799,999. This goes to settlement 7/24/2009.

6- 2763 Avalon Avenue, a 6 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed at $ 2,395,000, goes to settlement 7/10/2009

7- 223 36th street a 4 bedroom, one bath home listed at 41,000,000,goes to settlement 6/12/2009.

8-- 255 67th street, a 5 bedroom,4.5 bath home on a 60x110 lot, listed for $2,175,000,goes to settlement 7/1/2009


9- 568 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,695,000 goes to settlement 10/30/2009


10- 78 W. 12th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $2,195,000 goes to settlement 9/30/2009


11-- 124 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home listed for $1,695,000.


12- 78 W. 12th street,1 5 bedroom,5 bath home on an oversize lot, listed for $2,195,000.Goes to settlement 9/30/2009


13-1918 Avalon Avenue, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed at $2,250,000 goes to settlement on 10/15/2009

14-1852 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x110 lot, listed at $2,395,000, goes to settlement on 7/31/2009

One Single Family Home SOLD in Avalon May 19 to May 28

-7464 Sunset Drive, a 3 bedroom bay front on a 75x120 lot, and listed for $2,650,000 SOLD 5/30/2009 for 42,350,000 after only 134 days on market.

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Avalon Condo/Townhouse Sales Activity May 28 to June 5,2009

There are now 148 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,200,000 for a beach front,4 bedroom,3 bath unit at 65 east 28th street
Average days on the market is 289 days.

There are ten condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $305,000 to $899,000
Average list price is $565,388 and average days on market is 96.

Two Condo/townhomes were SOLD in Avalon

7800 Dune Drive, a one bedroom unit listed for $275,000, SOLD for $252,500 on 5/29/2009

283 26th street, a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath unit listed at $649,000,SOLD 5/29/2009 for $595,000 after 139 days on market


The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

e~mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521
Please visit The Address For Luxury Real Estate at http://www.StoneHarborRealtor.com/. I'd love to be your Realtor

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Avalon Real Estate Activity for May 19 to May 28 2009


Avalon Real Estate Activity for May 19 to May 28, 2009


Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon.

Here is a summary of the Avalon Real Estate Market Activity May 19 to May 27.

There are currently 231 single family homes for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $549,000 for a two bedroom home at 667 22nd street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street.


Good news! Buyers are moving back into the market again encouraged by low interest rates and lower prices.

There are eleven single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon.

1- 742 Sunrise Drive, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on 46x92’ lot listed for $550,000,goes to settlement 6/30/2009 after only 28 days on the market
2-3750 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home listed for $790,000,and goes to settlement July 11,2009.

3- 146 28th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,595,000 and goes to settlement 5/16/2009
4-223 36th street a 4 bedroom, one bath home listed at 41,000,000,goes to settlement 6/12/2009.

5- 255 67th street, a 5 bedroom,4.5 bath home on a 60x110 lot, listed for $2,175,000,goes to settlement 7/1/2009



6- 568 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,695,000 goes to settlement 10/30/2009


7- 78 W. 12th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $2,195,000 goes to settlement 9/30/2009


8- 124 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home listed for $1,695,000.


9- 78 W. 12th street,1 5 bedroom,5 bath home on an oversize lot, listed for $2,195,000.Goes to settlement 9/30/2009


10-1918 Avalon Avenue, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed at $2,250,000 goes to settlement on 10/15/2009
11 -7464 Sunset Drive, a 3 bedroom bay front on a 75x120 lot, and listed for $2,650,000 goes to settlement 5/30/2009


One Single Family Home SOLD in Avalon May 19 to May 28

6799 Dune Drive, a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 65x110 lot and listed for $1,989,000 SOLD 5/29/2009


Avalon Condo/Townhouse Sales Activity May 19 to May 28

There are now 150 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,200,000 for a beach front,4 bedroom,3 bath unit at 65 east 28th street
Average days on the market is 289 days.

There are nine condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $275,000 to $899,000

Two Condo/townhomes were SOLD in Avalon

7929 Dune Drive, a one bedroom unit listed for $319,000, SOLD for $342,140 on 5/22/2009

700 Ocean Drive, a 4 bedroom, 2 bath unit listed for $795,000,SOLD on 5/21/2009 for $733,333



The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

e~mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521 or Direct 800.708.5792
Please visit The Address For Luxury Real Estate at http://www.StoneHarborRealtor.com/. I'd love to be your Realtor



The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

e~mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell 609.425.7521
Please visit The Address For Luxury Real Estate at http://www.StoneHarborRealtor.com/. I'd love to be your Realtor

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Stone Harbor Real Estate Market Activity for May 5 to May 12, 2009





Good news! Buyers are moving back into the market again encouraged by low interest rates and lower prices.



Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon .


Stone Harbor Real Estate Market Activity Report for May 5 to May 12,2009.


There are currently 121 single family homes currently for sale in Stone Harbor ranging in price from $475,000 for a two bedroom home on Weber Court to $5,990,000 for a beach front home on 97th street.

There are four single family homes currently Under Contract.

356 89th street, a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home listed for $990,000, went Under Contract on 10/9/2008 and goes to settlement 3/28/2009.This has been on market 434 days.

222 108th street listed at $998,000 goes to settlement 6/1/2009
100 108th street listed at $1,750,000 goes to settlement 6/8/2009
8726 Sunset Drive listed at $1,099,000 goes to settlement 6/1/2009



Stone Harbor NJ Condo Sale Activity May 5 to May 12 2009


There are currently 64 Stone Harbor condos currently for sale ranging in price from $194,500 for an efficiency unit at 10120 Third Avenue up to $1,725,000 for a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome with pool at 261 89th street.

Average asking price is $730,988
Average Days on the market - 298 days

Three Condos are now Under Contract in Stone Harbor

A beach front condo 9600 First Avenue Unit #1 is now Under Contract after only 81 days on market. Listed for $845,000, and goes to settlement on May 15th .

420 99th street,a 3 bedroom,1 bath unit which was listed at $445,000 went under Contract after only 33 days on the market. It goes to settlement 5/28/2009.

10120 Third Avenue, an efficiency unit listed at $174,000 goes to settlement 6/5/2009


A Carnival Bay unit at 10808 Sunset Drive, Listed for $725,000, SOLD May 9,2009 for $652,500 after 336 days on the market



The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Interest rates continue to be in the 5% range for conforming loans. 6% for loans over $417,000 and just like the "old days", lenders want verification of income to qualify for the loan, and good credit.

The overall price increase for properties in Stone Harbor and Avalon from 1998 to 2008 was 180.99%! This reflects an appreciation rate of 18.9% according to The Otteau Report .
With historically low mortgage rates and huge inventory and sellers willing to negotiate, buyers are jumping in realizing it does not get better than this.

If you are interested in purchasing a summer home, take advantage of the current market and send me an e-mail with your wish list. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the options available. There is something here now for everyone.

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Avalon Real Estate Activity Report for May 5 to May 12, 2009



Avalon Real Estate Activity Report for May 5 to May 12, 2009


Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon.
Here is a summary of the Avalon Real Estate Market Activity May 5 to May 12.

There are currently 234 single family homes for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $549,000 for a two bedroom home at 667 22nd street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street.

Good news! Buyers are moving back into the market again encouraged by low interest rates and lower prices.

There are nine single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon.

1- 742 Sunrise Drive, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on 46x92’ lot listed for $550,000,goes to settlement 6/30/2009 after only 28 days on the market

2- 146 28th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,595,000 and goes to settlement 5/16/2009
3- 255 67th street, a 5 bedroom,4.5 bath home on a 60x110 lot, listed for $2,175,000,goes to settlement 7/1/2009



4- 568 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,695,000 goes to settlement 10/30/2009

5- 74 W. 11th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,750,000 goes to settlement 4/21/2009

6- 6799 Dune Drive, a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 65x110 lot and listed for $1,989,000 goes to settlement 5/29/2009

7- 2888 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,995,000 goes to settlement in 2012

8- 693 Sunrise Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 60x130 lot and listed for $2,000,000 goes to settlement 5/14/2009
9- 78 W. 12th street,1 5 bedroom,5 bath home on an oversize lot, listed for $2,195,000.Goes to settlement 9/30/2009


Three Single Family Homes SOLD in Avalon May 5 to May 12

246 44th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,250,000 SOLD 4/25/2009 for $1,200,000
4618 Fifth Avenue, a 5 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x155 lot SOLD 5/8/2009 for $2,400,000

3- 245 67th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed for $1,550,000 SOLD 5/6/2009 for $1,525,000



Condo/Townhouse Avalon

There are now 146 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,200,000 for a beach front,4 bedroom,3 bath unit at 65 east 28th street

There are ten condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $305,000 to $899,000



The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Avalon N.J. Real Estate Sales Activity Report for April 27 to May 5, 2009



Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon.
Here is a summary of the Avalon Real Estate Market Activity April 27 to May 5.

There are currently 232 single family homes for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $549,000 for a two bedroom home at 667 22nd street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street.

There are Eleven single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon.
742 Sunrise Drive, a 3 bedroom,1 bath home on 46x92’ lot listed for $550,000,goes to settlement 6/30/2009 after only 28 days on the market

246 44th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,250,000 goes to settlement 4/25/2009

245 67th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed for $1,550,000 goes to settlement 5/6/2009

146 28th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,595,000 and goes to settlement 5/16/2009

568 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,695,000 goes to settlement 10/30/2009

74 W. 11th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,750,000 goes to settlement 4/21/2009

6799 Dune Drive,a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 65x110 lot and listed for $1,989,000 goes to settlement 5/29/2009

2888 Ocean Drive,a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,995,000 goes to settlement in 2012

693 Sunrise Drive,a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 60x130 lot and listed for $2,000,000 goes to settlement 5/14/2009

4618 Fifth Avenue,a 5 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x155 lot goes to settlement 5/8/2009



Five Single Family Homes SOLD in Avalon April 27 to May 5

118 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath new home listed for $1,695,000,SOLD 4/29/2009 for $1,675,000 after 202 days on the market

53 W. 15th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath new home listed for $1,795,000,SOLD 5/2/2009 for $1,725,000 after 204 days on the market

249 64th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 60x110 lot which was listed at $1,025,000 SOLD 4/27/09 for $1,100,000 after only 31 days on the market.

314 76th street a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 60x110 lot which was listed at $1,125,000 ,SOLD 5/1/2009 for $990,000 after 70 days on the market

3701 Dune Drive,a 6 bedroom, 6 bath home listed for $2,795,000,SOLD 4/30/2009 for $2,275,000 after 210 days on the market.



Condo/Townhouse Avalon

There are now 145 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,200,000 for a beach front,4 bedroom,3 bath unit at 65 east 28th street

There are eight condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $305,000 to $899,000

Four Condos have been SOLD in Avalon 4/27 2009 to 5/4 2009

460 20th street, a 1st floor,3 bedroom,1.5 bath unit listed for $399,000 SOLD 5/1/2009 for $350,000 after 567 days on the market

460 20th street, a 2nd floor unit with 3 bedrooms,1.5 baths listed for $469,000,SOLD 5/1/2009 for $445,000 after 567 days on the market

363 40th street, a 4 bedroom, 2,5 bath unit list for $799,000,SOLD 5/1/2009 for $725,000 after 533 days on the market.

3318 Ocean Drive, a 5 bedroom,4 bath bay front unit listed for $1,399,000,SOLD 4/30/2009 for $1,300,000 after 116 days on the market

The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

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Friday, May 1, 2009

With Affordability Up, Home Buyers are Starting to Return

Thanks to record low mortgage rates and declining home prices, 55 million families – or half of all U.S. households -- can afford today’s $200,000 median-priced new home, according to figures released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

"That’s an increase of 17 million households from conditions just two years ago and the best housing affordability number we have seen in years," said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson, a home builder from Tulsa, Okla. "We are now seeing the first signs that buyers are returning to the marketplace."

Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau comparing home prices, mortgage rates and minimum income needed to purchase a median-priced home in February 2007 and February 2009, a typical family today can purchase a house with $20,000 less in household income and save nearly $500 per month on their principal, interest, taxes and insurance. The number of households that can afford to purchase a home today is 55.4 million, compared with 38.4 million two years ago, according to figures compiled by NAHB.

"With affordability up dramatically, reports from our builders in the field indicate that foot traffic in new homes is on the rise and consumer interest is increasing with each passing day. These are encouraging signs that the housing market may be finally reaching a bottom," said Robson.

Entering the crucial spring home buying season, there are other signs that buyers are starting to return to the market.

Single-family permits were up 11 percent in February, new and existing home sales also posted gains and the huge inventory backlog is being slowly whittled down. In a survey for Century 21 Real Estate last month among prospective first-time home buyers who indicated they were likely to purchase a home in the next two years, a majority – 78 percent – said that now is a good time to buy a home. Of those responding to the online poll, 68 percent said that now is a better time to buy than six months ago.

Another sign that consumers are considering jumping back into the housing market is the growing interest in the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit included in the recently enacted economic stimulus package. During February and March, 1.5 million visitors logged on to NAHB’s consumer Web site, federalhousingtaxcredit.com, to learn more about the tax credit. Further, a new survey commissioned by Move, Inc. found that nearly 20 percent of those who plan to purchase a home this year are doing so to take advantage of the tax credit, which expires at the end of November.

"With home values in many markets at the lowest level since 2003, an $8,000 tax credit available to first-time home buyers, fixed-rate mortgages under 5 percent, and an outstanding selection of homes to choose from, buyers are starting to recognize that this has the makings for a one-time opportunity to break into the market," said Robson.

Housing is a critical component of the U.S. economy, accounting for about 15 cents of every dollar spent in this country, so any upturn in the housing market should be viewed as good news for the overall economy, said Robson.

Construction of an additional 500,000 single-family homes – the difference between today’s anemic construction rate and one that would move closer to meeting the underlying demand for housing – would generate 734,000 jobs and $35 billion in wages in the construction industry and another 790,000 jobs and $37.7 billion wages in manufacturing, trade, and service sector jobs, he noted.

Additionally, another half-million housing starts would bolster the tax base for government, generating $45 billion in federal, state and local tax revenues. And the benefits go well beyond the completion of each home. Within the first year after buying a home, those half million households will spend about $2.5 billion more on appliances, furnishings and property alterations.

"Clearly, housing will be central to any economic recovery we experience in the months ahead," said Robson.


Written by Realty Times Staff
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Update of Stone Harbor Real Estate Activity for April 20th to April 29th, 2009





Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon
Stone Harbor Real Estate Market Activity Report for April 20th to April 29th,2009.


There are currently 118 single family homes currently for sale in Stone Harbor ranging in price from $475,000 for a two bedroom home on Weber Court to $5,990,000 for a beach front home on 97th street.

Seeing more evidence of Stone Harbor Consumer Confidence . More homes Under Contract recently than we have seen in a while.

There are seven single family homes currently Under Contract.
356 89th street, a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home listed for $990,000, went Under Contract on 10/9/2008 and goes to settlement 3/28/2009.This has been on market 434 days.

222 108th street listed at $998,000 goes to settlement 6/1/2009
100 108th street listed at $1,750,000 goes to settlement 6/8/2009
8626 First Avenue listed at $5,195,000 goes to settlement 5/15/2009
8726 Sunset Drive listed at $1,099,000 goes to settlement 6/1/2009
9911 Sunrise Drive listed at $2,495,000 goes to settlement 4/30/2009
8501 Pennsylvania Avenue listed at $3,695,000 goes to settlement 5/4/2009.
This is a Custom new 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 55x110 lot and on market just 17 days .

8626 First Avenue, a 5 bedroom,3 bath Victorian home on a 110x110' beach block lot with pool is listed for $5,195,000 went Under Contract 2/27 and goes to settlement 5/15/2009. This has been on the market 281 days.

9911 Sunrise Drive is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath bay front home on a 95.9x110 lot listed for $2,495,000 .It has been on market 120 days and goes to settlement 4/30/2009

8726 Sunset Drive is a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 35x80 lot listed for $1,099,000 and goes to settlement 6/1/2009. It has been on market 239 days.


Stone Harbor NJ Condo Sale Activity April 20th to April 29th 2009


There are currently 65 Stone Harbor condos currently for sale ranging in price from $174,900 for an efficiency unit at 10120 Third Avenue up to $1,725,000 for a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome with pool at 261 89th street.

Average asking price is $722,048
Average Days on the market - 283 days

Three Condos are now Under Contract in Stone Harbor

A beach front condo 9600 First Avenue Unit #1 is now Under Contract after only 81 days on market. Listed for $845,000, and goes to settlement on May 15th .

A Carnival Bay unit at 10808 Sunset is Under Contract after 300 days on the market. Listed for $725,000,This goes to settlement May 9,2009

420 99th street,a 3 bedroom,1 bath unit which was listed at $445,000 went under Contract after only 33 days on the market. It goes to settlement 5/28/2009.


The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Interest rates continue to be in the 5% range for conforming loans. 6% for loans over $417,000 and just like the "old days", lenders want verification of income to qualify for the loan, and good credit.

The overall price increase for properties in Stone Harbor and Avalon from 1998 to 2008 was 180.99%! This reflects an appreciation rate of 18.9% according to The Otteau Report .
With historically low mortgage rates and huge inventory and sellers willing to negotiate, buyers are jumping in realizing it does not get better than this.
If you are interested in purchasing a summer home, take advantage of the current market and send me an e-mail with your wish list. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the options available. There is something here now for everyone.
e~ mail me at Nancy@NancyMAlexander.com, or Call me! I love to talk Real Estate! Call my cell @ 609.425.7521

Please visit The Address For Luxury Real Estate and see Hundred of Stone Harbor and Avalon Rental & Sale Properties at http://www.StoneHarborRealtor.com/. I'd love to be your Realtor.
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Avalon N.J. Real Estate Sales Activity Report for April 20 to April 27th, 2009


Avalon N.J. Real Estate Sales Activity Report for April 20 to April 27th, 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon.
Here is a summary of the Avalon Real Estate Market Activity April 20 to April 27.

There are currently 235 single family homes for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $549,000 for a two bedroom home at 667 22nd street to a whopping $16,875,000 for a seven bedroom south Avalon beach front home on 75th street.

There are Thirteen single family homes now Under Contract in Avalon.


314 76th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 60x110 lot listed for $1,125,000 goes to settlement 5/1/2009

246 44th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,250,000 goes to settlement 4/25/2009

54 W. 26th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 50x110 lot listed for $1,395,000 goes to settlement (scheduled 4/4)

245 67th street, a 4 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed for $1,550,000 goes to settlement 5/6/2009

146 28th street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,595,000 and goes to settlement 5/16/2009

568 22nd street,a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,695,000 goes to settlement 10/30/2009

118 22nd street, a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,695,000 goes to settlement 4/24/2009

74 W. 11th street,a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,750,000 goes to settlement 4/21/2009

53 W. 15th street,a 5 bedroom,5 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,795,000 goes to settlement 5/2/2009

6799 Dune Drive,a 4 bedroom,4 bath home on a 65x110 lot and listed for $1,989,000 goes to settlement 5/29/2009

2888 Ocean Drive,a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 50x110 lot and listed for $1,995,000 goes to settlement in 2012

693 Sunrise Drive,a 5 bedroom,4 bath home on a 60x130 lot and listed for $2,000,000 goes to settlement 5/14/2009

4618 Fifth Avenue,a 5 bedroom,3 bath home on a 60x155 lot goes to settlement 5/8/2009

3701 Dune Drive,a 6 bedroom,6 bath home on a 60x110 lot and listed for $2,795,000 goes to settlement 4/30/2009


SOLD
249 64th street, a 4 bedroom,2 bath home on a 60x110 lot which was listed at $1,025,000 SOLD 4/27/09 for $1,100,000 after only 31 days on the market.


Condo/Townhouse Avalon
There are now 141 condo/townhouses for sale in Avalon ranging in price from $169,000 for an efficiency unit at 7900 Dune Drive, up to $2,200,000 for a beach front,4 bedroom,3 bath unit at 65 east 28th street

There are twelve condos in Avalon now Under Contract ranging in price from $305,000 to $1,399,000

The data for this market report is based on statistics provided from the Cape May County MLS (private sales are not included)

Buying or Selling a home in Stone Harbor or Avalon, or if you need a Summer Rental, it would be my pleasure to help you with your Real Estate needs.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Washington Report: Appraisals to Change

Home mortgage and appraisal groups in Washington are in countdown mode: On May 1 the national rules for real estate appraisals will change dramatically -- at least for lenders who want to sell their loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Lenders will have to adopt what's known as the "HVCC" - the home valuation code of conduct - and guarantee that every loan they sell to Fannie or Freddie complies with the code completely.
So what's the big deal in that?

Well, among other changes, the new code will ban mortgage brokers from ordering appraisals, and will push much of the business to third-party appraisal management companies.

Those management firms, in turn, select appraisers from their own networks, leaving many of the appraisers who now do valuations for home purchases and refinancings out of the loop.

Management companies generally only deal with appraisers who'll work for much lower fees than they'd normally charge. Instead of earning $325 or $350, an appraiser working for a management company might only get $175. The management company pockets the rest.

In some cases, the new code might even raise the cost of appraisals to the consumer -- and change the timing of when consumers pay for them.

For example, Jeff Lipes, president of Family Choice Mortgage in Hartford, Connecticut, says one of his major wholesale lender clients has instructed him that because of the May 1 changeover, all "good faith estimates" provided to loan applicants must indicate a flat $455 fee for appraisals through its designated appraisal management company.

Also, borrowers will need to pay for them up front, before the work is performed, by credit card, debit card or electronic fund transfer. Lipes, a veteran mortgage broker, said up until now the standard fee was $325, and could be paid for by the consumer at closing.

Since Lipes will not be able to select from his long-established group of local appraisers as of May 1, if the management company's appraiser is unfamiliar with local market conditions and comes in with a value too low to support the home purchase or refi program the consumer needs, a new appraisal will need to be ordered -- and a second fee charged.

Mortgage groups are not enthusiastic about the May 1 changeover either, and the Appraisal Institute has been scathingly critical of the mandatory push to low-pay management companies.

But there's still one way to avoid the hassles associated with the May 1 changes: Switch to FHA financing, rather than conventional. FHA has its own long-standing appraisal rules, and doesn't plan to adopt Fannie's or Freddie's code.

By Kenneth R. Harney

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