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.
 
 
 
 
In This Issue

GET SMART ABOUT YOUR HOME INSIDE AND OUT
SELL FAST FOR TOP DOLLAR & MORE SELLER RESOURCES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOME & MORE BUYER RESOURCES
WARNING FOR RENTERS: HOW TO SPOT A RENTAL SCAM!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Resources for All Home Owners
 
 
 
 
Safety Basics for Your New Jersey Home
Buying a home is an exciting adventure and if it’s your first home, a big step on the road of life. You want to keep your biggest investment protected - and your family - safe! See these home safety tips and basic safety measures […]
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5 Reasons to Google Your Address
Search-engine sleuthing is worth the effort to unearth the niceties — and perhaps negatives — about your current or a prospective home.  There’s probably not a day that goes by that you don’t Google something.  With all the intel Google can provide, it’s practically a crime not to Google your address, especially if you’re searching for a new home (whether you’re hunting Bradley Beach for a grand wrap-around porch or Point Pleasant homes with ocean views […]
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How To Hack Your Electric Bill
Want to know how to save electricity? These hacks can help save you cash too. You turn off the lights when you leave a room. You unplug small appliances when they aren’t in use. You think you’re being pretty smart about your energy consumption, yet every month your electric bill […]
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Resources for Sellers
 
 
 
 
When you’ve decided to sell your home, the last thing you want is to have it sitting on the market forever, especially if you’re already gotten new digs. Conversely, you might not be ready for your home to go under contract within the first few days […]
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Tips on Taking Quality Pictures for Your Home Listing
Chances are the first impression a potential buyer will have of a home will be from its online pictures. 95% of homebuyers begin their search online. A lack of or poorly taken pictures could keep a potential buyer from going to visit a listing. Listings with professional photography, however […]
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4 Common (but Terrible) Reasons for Overpricing Your Home
We know, we know—you love your house. The kitchen is the perfect size, your weekly summer barbecues give your neighbors patio envy, and your ’70s-style conversation pit is totally coming back into vogue—as you knew it would. You’ve seen the comps for your neighborhood, but […]
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Your home is most likely your most valuable asset, so you’ll want to do everything possible to help sell it fast for top dollar. If you’ve never sold your home before, you may be surprised by how time-consuming it can be. When you […]
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Resources for Buyers
 
 
 
 
4 Credit Secrets for Buying a Home
In a report that was done by the Federal Trade Commission in 2015 they found that 1 out of every 4 consumers had errors on their credit report. That being stated, means that it’s possible that you could possibly fall under that scenario. There are many things […]
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7 Mistakes Many New Home Buyers Make
Once the ether wears off, and the dust from moving clears, new home buyers oftentimes reflect on their decisions for buying a new home. Since this will be a significant, if not the biggest purchase of your life, it behooves to understand these tips and […]
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How to Spot a Neighborhood on the Rise
If you’re like most homebuyers, your home most likely represents the largest investment of your lifetime. Nobody wants to purchase a home at the peak of the housing market. One of the best ways to see price appreciation in the years to come is to purchase in an up-and-coming neighborhood. There are many highly sought-after neighborhoods in the Shore-area […]
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Navigating the New Tech-Centered World
What if someone awakened from a long slumber — and decided to sell their home and buy a new one?  That’s sort of what many empty-nesters and other long-term homeowners face today. Many have paid little or no attention to the dramatically […]
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Resources for Renters and Landlords
 
 
 
 
Rental Listing Scams! Read Before You Search
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. First, how Do Rental Listing Scams Work? […]
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More Rental Resources

FREE DOWNLOAD: Rights as a Renter and Landlord
The better you and your landlord understand your rights, the more likely you'll be able to come to a quick an amicable resolution to any issue that may arise during your rental term.

Download Patrick Parker Realty's copy of 'Truth in Renting' to learn more about your rights as a renter and your responsibilities of a landlord.

 
        
 


 
 

 
        
 
 
Featured Properties
 
 
 
 
SOUGHT AFTER SHORE COLONIAL
415 5th Ave
Bradley Beach

MLS 21607080  
Corner Lot on
Beautiful Tree Lined Street
Desirable South End Bradley
4 Generous BR / 2 BA
Wood Floors Throughout
Formal Living and Dining Room
Large EIK
Beamed Ceilings
Full Clean Basement offers
Plenty of Storage
Stunning Wrap Around Front Porch
Fantastic Backyard Deck
Blocks to Beach, Shopping, Restaurants
Walk to Train
Off Street Parking
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UPDATED TWO FAMILY HOME
215 Park Place Ave
Bradley Beach

MLS 21630764  
Less than 2 Blocks to Beach!
Two Family Home or
Easily Convert to Singly Family
Off Street Parking
Walk to Train Station
Owners Unit:
3 BR / 2 BA newly renovated
Updated Tenants Unit (2nd fl):
Currently renting for $1K/mo
* Major Updates Include *
- roof
- sewer line
- water main
- electrical panel
HOT ON THE MARKET! $425,000

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NEW CONSTRUCTION w/
OCEAN VIEWS!
111 Ocean Park Ave
Bradley Beach

MLS 21621729
3 BR / 3.5 BA
3 Brand New Townhomes
10 Year Home Warranty
Still time to pick out colors,
appliances, granite and more!
Gourmet Kitchen
Designer Baths
Coffered Ceilings
Hardwood Throughout
Off Street Parking for 3
2 Private Balconies
Spacious Backyard
HOT ON THE MARKET! $949,000

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MAJESTIC HISTORIC MANOR HOME
52 Central Avenue
Ocean Grove

MLS 21623287
7 BR / 4.5 BA
c.1870 Queen Anne Victorian Manor
1 block from Ocean Grove's Beach
Steps to shopping & dining
Over 4,300 sq ft interior living space
Expertly restored during a
2 year renovations completed 2010
Formal DR & LR
10' ceilings
Library
Grand main hallway
Chef's kitchen w/SS & Quartz counters
Juliet balconies
Hardwood floors
Custom crown moldings
Antiques stained & leaded glass windows
Stately mahogany porch
Security alarm
Many more premium features
Ample outdoor living space
Double-wide corner lot
JUST REDUCED! $1,499,900

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IN HEART OF RED BANK
59 Leroy Place
Red Bank

MLS 1609462
4 BR / 1.5 BA
Sought After Neighborhood
Fireplace in Great Room
Stained Glass Windows
Slate Flooring in foyer
Built ins & bow window in Dining Room
Slate Courtyard in rear
Great opportunity to:
- restore to original glory
- bring your own vision to a great home
Amazing School Systems
Walk to Public Transportation
ENORMOUS POTENTIAL! $425,000

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2 HOMES FOR 1 w/
WATER VIEWS AND POOL...
521 Dockage Ave
Toms River

MLS 21604808
Single Family w/
Detached rental opportunity!
Updated and Upgraded
Totally turn-key
Main House:
3 BR / 2 BA
Balcony w/water views
Open floor plan
High end kitchen
Hardwood / Central Air
Wood Burning FP
Generous closets
In ground pool
Detached House:
1 BR / 2 BA
Open floor plan
Hardwood / Central Air
Washer/Dryer
REDUCED! $399,000

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About Patrick Parker Realty

The Patrick Parker Realty Team is dedicated to providing the finest service available on the Jersey Shore. Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry, is positioned to stay ahead of the game, and has experience in the local market. Our success has given us the experience you need when buying or selling your next home.