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Your HOME ADVICETM eNEWSLETTER
The Patrick Parker Realty HOME ADVICETM eNewsletter offers valuable articles, tips, guides and up-to-date information on matters that affect all homeowners, sellers and buyers throughout the Monmouth County and Jersey Shore Community.
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In This Issue
Everyday Advice
Household Hacks That Will Change Your Life
Ways to Keep Your Home Cool Without AC
Home Advice for Sellers
Mega Tips for The First-Time Home Seller
5 Reasons To Never Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent
The Ultimate Home Sellers Guide
Home Advice for Buyers
Avoid These 5 Major Mistakes People Make When Hiring a Mover
10 Rookie Mistakes That Hurt First-Time Homebuyers
5 Crucial Questions Buyers Should Ask Sellers Before Moving In
Advice for Renters & Landlords
How To Avoid Rental Listing Scams
7 Things You Should Know Before You Rent
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Resources for All Home Owners |
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Household Hacks That Will Change Your Life...
Remove Stripped Screws, Fill Nail Holes & More!
Our homes are full of small, but mind-boggling challenges, such as: Is there a way to remove stripped screws? Or eliminate those water rings on your coffee table, or those divots where your table once sat on your carpet? If you’re looking for answers to common conundrums you might encounter, a new book can help: “Tidy Hacks: Handy Hints to Make Life Easier.” Written by home hack expert Dan Marshall, this modern-day maintenance manual is geared to people who have no time for home maintenance. Here we detail some of his most useful and genius tips...
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How to Keep Your Home Cool in Summer Without AC
Ah, air conditioning. During the dog days of summer it’s easy to deem air conditioning as one of humankind’s greatest inventions. Unfortunately, it just so happens to be an energy-intensive one, which can lead to high energy bills. Thankfully, there are plenty of energy-efficient ways to keep your home cool in the summertime without the help of AC. Let’s take a look at just a few…
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Mega Tips for The First-Time Home Seller
Homeowners don’t generally think about filling the shoes of a first-time home seller until they decide to buy a new home. Usually, the motivating factor is the need to move — due to work-related issues or the needs of a growing family — and that generally involves buying another house. But selling a home is very different from buying a home. Whereas buying a home generally involves emotions and feelings, selling a home typically centers on what listing agents like to call maximizing profit potential…
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5 Reasons To Never Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent
You're DIY'ing this real estate thing, and you think you're doing pretty well - after all, any info you might need is at your fingertips online, right? Oh, dear home seller - we know the temptations of going FSBO. But you really, really shouldn't. This is likely the biggest financial decision of your entire life, and you need Real Estate Agent if you want to do it right. Here's why…
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Avoid These 5 Major Mistakes People Make When Hiring a Mover
Moving is stressful. And when you're busy finding a new place to live, selling your current home, and then packing up your entire life, selecting the crew who will move your stuff is likely last on your to-do list. That's ironic, because you'll be entrusting them with all your life's possessions. Even if you manage to hook up with The Most Amazing Moving Company Ever, we can't promise bad stuff won't happen. But you can prevent some unnecessary duress if you have the right team in place. The process starts by schooling yourself in what not to do…
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10 Rookie Mistakes That Hurt First-Time Homebuyers
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, buying a house can definitely be overwhelming. With an Agent by your side to guide you through the process, you’ll make it through just fine – but you might want to be aware of these rookie mistakes. If you’re searching for homes for sale where this market which is – at the moment – ultracompetitive, making one of these mistakes could end up costing you big time. Avoid these Top 10 mistakes often made by first-time homebuyers…
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5 Crucial Questions Buyers Should Ask Sellers Before Moving In
Moving into a home you've just bought is exciting - and sometimes exasperating. That's because, although you might love your new place, you don't know it all that well -which means that sooner or later, you're bound to end up in a situation where you're floundering cluelessly with the circuit breaker, or petting a neighbor's seemingly adorable Yorkie who nearly nips off a finger. You'd be surprised how many of these surprises home buyers can circumvent merely by asking their seller. Here’s what to ask and how to ask it
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Resources for Renters and Landlords |
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How To Avoid Rental Listing Scams
As you begin researching new apartments or homes, please educate yourself on listing scams and online fraud. We urge you to be vigilant in researching the legitimacy of any potential listings and perform all appropriate due diligence. Here are just a few best practices on spotting and avoiding scams...
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There are a number of situations that one may encounter when renting their dream pad. Leasing agreement conflicts, neighbor disputes or maintenance dilemmas are all potential issues that renters may face. In the interest of helping you find the rental of your dreams, here are seven things you should know before you rent that apartment...
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CHARMING CAPE, OVERSIZED LOT!
115 Bay Harbor Boulevard
Brick, NJ 08723
3 BR / 2 BA
1st Floor Master with
Master Bath & Jacuzzi Tub
New Flooring
Beautiful Bay Window
Generous Closets Throughout
Eat-In-Kitchen
Spacious Yard w/Deck
Hot Tub
Close to Beach, Shops, More!
$249,000
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PRACTICAL, ELEGANT, STUNNING!
9 W Dey Street
Englishtown, NJ 07726
6 BR / 2.5 BA w/ 5,400 sf
High-end Finishes & Upgrades
Stunning Hardwood Floors
EIK w/ SS Appliances & Granite Counters
Family Room w/ Gas FP
Formal Living & Dining Rooms
Solar Panel Electric
Large Master Suite w/ Terrace
Overlooking Immaculate Landscaping
Sunroom w/ AC, Heat, Kitchen, Bar, TV
In-Ground Pool
Private Basketball Court
Paver Patio & Driveway
Truly Amazing … A Must See!
$849,000
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LARGE 2-FAMILY BLOCKS TO BEACH!
116 Chelsea Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Unit 1: 3 BR / 2 BA
Hardwood Throughout
Newly Upgraded EIK
SS Appliances
Washer / Dryer
Front Porch
Unit 2: 4 BR / 1 BA
Upper Level
Newly Upgraded Kitchen
Washer / Dryer
Partially Finished Attic
Off-Street Parking for
Several Cars
Side Yard for Enjoyed Space
$649,000
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TWO HOUSES FOR ONE!
605 1/2 Fletcher Lake Avenue
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
Own 2 Adjacent Properties
Separate Deeds
Great Investment…
Live In One, Rent The Other or
Enjoy As Family Compound
Gorgeous Professionally Landscaped
Parking For 10
Front House: 3 BR / 1 BA
Hardwood Throughout
Newer Kitchens and Bath
Freshly Painted
Rear House: 3 BR / 2 BA
Eat In Kitchen
Great Room w/
New Carpet
New Bath
Laundry Area
New Flooring 2nd Level
Amazing Opportunity!
$899,000
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SPACIOUS AND CHARMING IN RED BANK!
38 Rector Place
Red Bank, NJ 07701
3 BR / 1.5 BA
Steps From Downtown Red Bank
Amazing Possibilities…
Hardwood Floor Under Current Floor
Central Air
Butler’s Pantry
Huge 3rd Level
Walk-Up Attic
Generous Backyard
Front Porch
$329,000
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OWN A PIECE OF BELMAR HISTORY!
102 2nd Avenue
Belmar, NJ 07719
34 BR / 13.2 BA 8,824 Sq Ft
Expansive Views of Ocean & Inlet
14,876 Sq Ft Lot
Potential for Subdivision
Buffered from Ocean Ave Grassy Park
Tremendous Potential as Single Family
No Sandy Damage... Sits High and Dry!
New Roof April 2013
$2,850,000
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