About Us  Featured Listings  Search MLS   Bradley Beach Office  Ocean Twp Office  Blog   Contact       In This Issue         The 5th Annual Asbury Park St. Patrick's Day Parade  Spotlight Business Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Setting Up a Home Office That Works for You 9 Decluttering Projects You Can Do in 30 Minutes or Less 7 Ways To Prepare For Your Go-To-Market Photo Shoot Understanding Your Listing Agency Relationship  The Difference Between Your Mortgage Rate and the Annual Percentage Rate 5 Reasons You Should Never Buy a Home Without a Real Estate Agent What is the Cost of Waiting Until 2019 to Buy a Home?         The 5th Annual Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place March 11! Join the parade as it steps off at 1:00pm at 5th and Ocean Avenue.  The Asbury Park St. Patrick's Day Parade is a non-profit event,  open to the public. All are welcome to participate and spectate including dogs! What Makes the Asbury Park St. Patrick's Day Parade Unique? Music!  In addition to traditional pipe and drum bands, and local high school marching bands Asbury Park's parade also showcases their musical roots on a  wave of floats sponsored by local music venues For more details on this year's parade visit asburyparkstpatricksparade.com.         Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is the hottest boutique in Bradley Beach and if you haven’t stopped in you are missing out.  Owner and Patrick Parker Realty sales associate, Sharon Ferrari has curated some of the best products at a price point that appeals to everyone's budget. Whether you are looking for a home décor, fashions, make-up, jewelry, or last minute beach chairs, Sharon has got your covered. Located at 624 Main Street in Bradley Beach. Visit Girls Just Wanna Have Fun official website.         Everyday HOME ADVICE TM       Setting Up a Home Office That Works for You Whether you're paying a few bills or running a small business, a stylish, comfortable work space will help you stay focused and inspired. In recent years, the line between working and living in our homes has become blurred. More people want a home office, whether it’s a simple space for taking care of household matters, a spot for the inevitable papers and projects that make their way home from work, or a dedicated area for a full-time business. Whether it’s a few minutes a day or 40 hours a week, working at home is always more fun in an area with loads of function — and some personalization, too. Here’s how to create a snazzy home office space that will make you look forward to clocking in… READ MORE >     JOIN: The Jersey Shore & Monmouth County Facebook Group     9 Decluttering Projects You Can Do in 30 Minutes or Less Facing a cluttered space can feel disheartening - who has the time (or frankly, the desire) to spend all day clearing clutter? But the thing is, making progress toward a clean, clutter-free space doesn’t have to be something you devote an entire day to. Instead, by carving out bite-size chunks of time to work on clearly defined tasks, you can get the serene space you deserve in a way that also works with your schedule. Here are 9 quick ways to get started… READ MORE >     JOIN: The Bradley Beach Community Facebook Group       Advice For Sellers       7 Ways To Prepare For Your Go-To-Market Photo Shoot With the majority of buyers shopping for homes online – and of those buyers, the majority skipping over Listings that do not have accompanying photos – high-resolution photos, slide shows and tours are a must. Your Listing Agent will take care of the actual photo shoot, but there are seven key things you can do to make your home shine on camera... READ MORE >     RELATED: What's My Home Worth?     Understanding Your Listing Agency Relationship The term “agency” is used in real estate to help determine what legal responsibilities your real estate professional owes to you and other parties in the transaction. The seller's representative (also known as a listing agent or seller's agent) is hired by and represents the seller. The buyer's representative (also known as a buyer’s agent) is hired by prospective buyers to and works in the buyer's best interest throughout the transaction… READ MORE >       Advice For Buyers       The Difference Between Your Mortgage Rate and the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) Understanding the difference between an annual percentage rate (APR) and an interest rate could save you thousands of dollars on your mortgage. But most homebuyers might not know that the interest rate and the APR measure two different costs associated with your home loan. The main difference is that the interest rate calculates what your actual monthly payment will be whereas the APR calculates the total cost of the loan. And you can use one or both to make apples-to-apples comparisons when shopping for loans… READ MORE >     RELATED: How to Find the Right Buyer's Agent     5 Reasons You Should Never Buy 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? That and your own judgment. Oh, dear home buyer - we know you can do it on your own. 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… READ MORE >       Featured Listings         RENOVATED DOWN TO STUDS! 704 4th Avenue Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 Stunning light-filled rooms and open floor plan featuring new sparkling hardwood floors, granite kitchen with SS appliances. Three bedroom, two designer baths with home office located seven blocks to the beach. New: GAF Timberline Lifetime roof, CertainTeed Cedar Impression siding, Anderson Silverline  Energy Star windows, extra insulation, electric, plumbing, high efficiency heating and cooling (2 zone, 2 units) and more. Includes appliances and washer and dryer. Move in ready!  $369,900 VIEW LISTING >       NEW CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION! 319 Lake Terrace Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 Custom Colonial 4/5 bedroom, 3.5 baths just 2 1/2 blocks to the beach. This 2.5 story home has lake and ocean views from 3 front decks. Open floor plan with custom details throughout including oak flooring, granite counters, Kitchen Aid appliances, 9’ first floor ceilings, crown molding and unique 40x125 lot which goes from street to street. Landscaped and fenced backyard and multi-car drive. Stunning Master suite. 3rd floor spacious bonus room with private deck and full bath.  $950,000 VIEW LISTING >       UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! 102 2nd Ave Belmar, NJ 07719 Own a piece of Belmar history! Expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Shark River Inlet. The lot, approx. 14,876 sq ft has potential for subdivision and is buffered from Ocean Avenue traffic by an open, grassy park. Owned and operated by the same family for 53 years as a Seasonal Hotel/Rooming House, the property offers tremendous potential as a single-family home with complete renovation or for development. New Roof April 2013.  $2,850,000 VIEW LISTING >       TWO FOR ONE! 605 1/2 Fletcher Lake Ave Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 Two adjacent properties with separate deeds being sold together on professionally landscaped property, with parking for up to 10. Live in one, rent the other or enjoy them both as a family compound. Front home: 3 BR, 1 BA, LR, DR, kitchen and basement. Original molding and hardware. Newer kitchen and bath, freshly painted soft colors. Rear home: 3 BR, 2 BA, LR, , great room, EIK, laundry area. New carpet in the great room,  new flooring on second floor. Great income! $785,000 VIEW LISTING >       STEPS TO BEACH WITH VIEWS! 113 Lareine Avenue #201 Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 State of the art professionally decorated condo at Tiffany by The Sea… just move in! A few short steps to the beach, this cozy condo is just what you are looking for. Walk into the large living room with a beautiful fireplace to keep you warm. New Kitchen with granite counters. Large master bedroom with deck and water views. Plenty of closet space and storage. Garage along with a storage unit and additional parking. $369,000 VIEW LISTING >        3 BLOCKS TO BEACH 403 McCabe Avenue Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 2014 turn-key Shore Colonial boasts 4 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths, desired open floor plan, stunning hardwood, recessed lighting, 3-zone heat/central A/C, SS appliances, granite counters and more. Spacious, bright bedrooms w/ceiling fans, Master en suite with walk-in and stunning spa-like bath Lots of storage in the full basement, attic, and many closets. Outside, enjoy the breeze on your front porch, landscaping and paver patio. Off-street parking, close to transportation, restaurants, shops! $799,900 VIEW LISTING >         Tools & Resources       What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy a Home?       Free eBook: Home Selling Essentials Free eBook: Home Buying Essentials Download 'Truth In Renting' Download the Patrick Parker Realty Brochure       View the Patrick Parker Realty Listing Presentation View the Patrick Parker Realty Blog Search Listings       Our Locations         Patrick Parker Realty Bradley Beach  Headquarter Office 523 Main Street Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 732.455.5252 Email Us Visit Our Website       Patrick Parker Realty Ocean Township Towne Center 2000 Bellmore Street Ocean Township, NJ 07755 732.517.0102 Email Us Visit Our Website         About Us  Featured Listings  Search MLS   Bradley Beach Office  Ocean Twp Office  Blog   Contact       Forward to a Friend        The Patrick Parker Realty Team is dedicated to providing the finest service available on the Jersey Shore. 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