Successful Homebuying - Negotiate Your Best House Buy, Keep Your Home Purchase on Track, 7 Steps to a Stress-free Home Closing, 8 Tips for Finding Your New Home

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  Negotiate Your Best House Buy

  Keep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you’ll pay less when purchasing a home. Read
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  Keep Your Home Purchase on Track

  You’ve found your dream home. Make sure missteps don’t prevent a successful closing. Read
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  7 Steps to a Stress-free Home Closing

  By doing homework in advance, you’ll understand what you’re asked to sign when you close the sale of your home. Read
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  8 Tips for Finding Your New Home

  A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you. Read

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How to find house for rent?

How to find house for rent?

Wondering how to find a house for rent.  Well you have come to the right place.  Our website has a page set up and is dedicated to searching for rentals in the area.  

This page has active links of homes for rent in the shore communities and also all the mainland communities in the Atlantic County area.  Search for Yearly, Summer, Winter and Commercial Lease rentals at the South Jersey Shore area.  

Search Rentals in the MLS

Please call Peter Petridis from Coldwell Banker at the Shore direct at 609-377-4023 to show you any of these rentals.  

Subscribe to New Listings that come on the Market

Sign up to receive automatic emails of new listings that meet your search criteria. These listings will be emailed to you every day as they come on the market. Please call Peter Petridis if you have any questions or want additional information on any of the listings.

Buying a Foreclosure Property, here are some of the reasons why it would be a good idea to buy during coming winter months

If you ask any real estate expert about when the home buying season is, they will usually reply that it is during the spring/summer months. But if you think about it, the winter months actually offers buyers additional advantages, especially if distressed homes are being considered.

Here are some of the reasons why it would be a good idea to buy during coming winter months:

- Distressed properties owners, especially those in pre foreclosure or looking to sell via short sale, are more motivated to sell in order to avoid the added utility costs as well as maintenance expenses incurred during the cold months.

- There would be fewer home buyers on the prowl and it is certainly the perfect time to make low-ball offers.

- Mortgage rates are expected to remain at low levels and, with the cheap home prices, affordability will never be an issue.

- For occupied homes, buyers can check the heating system and how the home holds up in cold weather.

- Moving into a new home during the holidays will certainly make the season more festive.

Of course, there are certain drawbacks which you should be prepared for, such as:

- Hidden problems in the distressed home involving the exterior of the home and the plumbing system might not be noticeable during the cold months. Make sure you hire a professional inspector who is experienced in looking for such problems.

- Moving during the busy holiday can be stressful. You should make sure the move is organized and systematic.

- Delays in paperwork because of the holidays can be frustrating. Keep all lines of communication open with both the seller and your realtor to minimize these delays.

The housing market during the winter months might not feature robust activity compared to the spring season. But it is certain, home buyers will be pleasantly surprised with the unique advantages it offers

Foreclosure Listings in the South Jersey Shore Area

Foreclosure Listings in the South Jersey Shore Area

Searching for Foreclosure Listings in the South Jersey Shore Area, then you have come to the right place.  With this page you will be able to see the active listings for the following communities:

Shore Towns:

Atlantic City Foreclosures

Brigantine Foreclosures

Ventnor Foreclosures

Margate NJ Foreclosures

Longport NJ Foreclosures

Ocean City NJ Foreclosures

Mainland Towns:

Absecon NJ Foreclosures

Galloway NJ Foreclosures

Egg Harbor Township NJ Foreclosures

Mays Landing NJ Foreclosures

Somers Point NJ Foreclosures

Let us help you find your next home.  Call Peter Petridis or Beverly Petridis direct at 609-377-4023.   





Mortgage Rates as of October 7, 2011

Below is the most recent mortgage rates for the the South Jersey Shore Home area. Please call Peter Petridis if you have any questions at 609-377-4023.


Market Rate Update 10/7/2011 from Harry Slifer - First Niagara Bank.

30 Yr Fixed Conforming 4.25 % @ .375 pts
20 Yr Fixed Conforming 4.125% @ 0 pts
15 Yr Fixed Conforming 3.5 % @ .25 pts
5/1 Conforming ARM 3.00% @ 0 pts

Bi-Weekly Loans Available

30 Yr Fixed Jumbo 4.75% @ 0 pts
15 Yr Fixed Jumbo 3.75 % @ 0 pts Bi-weekly
5/1 Jumbo Arm 3.25 % @ 0 pts
7/1 Jumbo Arm 3.625 % @ 0 pts

FHA/VA 30 Yr Fixed 4 % @ 0 pts

** Other pricing Discounts available, call to see if your situation applies

*pricing with greater Lender Credits available

Conventional Pricing stated assumes purchase transaction, with 80 % LTV, borrower mid credit score of 720, 60 day lock. Call for pricing adjustments for your specific loan scenario.

** Minimum FHA required down payment acceptable

-Portfolio ARMs & 15 Year Fixed available.
-Construction to Perm Financing, One Close with Loan Modification and Float down Option available
-Lender Credits available to offset closing costs on all products/ slightly higher note rate


Harry Slifer Jr, MLO # 484140
Senior Mortgage Consultant
First Niagara Bank
732 Norristown Rd, Maple Glen, Pa 19002
harry.slifer@fnfg.com
Phone: 215 643 5697 ext 3195
Fax: 215 461 6720
Cell: 215 990 9262

Home for Sale in Brigantine - Just Reduced! 2501 Bayshore Ave. Brigantine NJ 08203

Home for Sale in Brigantine - Just Reduced!  2501 Bayshore Ave. Brigantine NJ 08203

JUST REDUCED BY $300,000

Prestigious Brigantine Bay front home situated on a double lot in the A-Zone. Open floor plan on the main level with Stunning Panoramic Views of the Bay, AC Skyline and Spectacular Sunsets. Large 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bath home, Fully upgraded and well appointed with a Gourmet Kitchen, large family room, formal dining room. Expansive 1,800 Sq feet of decking to entertain your guest or relax and enjoy the summer bay breeze! Large circular drive way with 3 car garage. Walk to the ocean from this home.

Call Peter or Beverly Petridis to see this home, direct number is 609-377-4023. 

Home For Sale - 2501 Bayshore Ave., Brigantine NJ 08203 from Peter Petridis on Vimeo.

Prestigious Brigantine Bay front home situated on a double lot in the A-Zone. Open floor plan on the main level with Stunning Panoramic Views of the Bay, AC Skyline and Spectacular Sunsets. Large 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bath home, Fully upgraded and well appointed with a Gourmet Kitchen, large family room, formal dining room. Expansive 1,800 Sq feet of decking to entertain your guest or relax and enjoy the summer bay breeze! Large circular drive way with 3 car garage. Walk to the ocean from this home.

Short Sale - South End King's Cove Town house - Just Listed 327 Arbegast Dr.

Short Sale - South End King's Cove Town house - Just Listed 327 Arbegast Dr.

Price $279,900

King’s Cove 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath upside down townhouse with two decks, spacious living room with wood fireplace, and cathedral ceiling. Beautifully maintained home, new roof, new AC, new carpeting thru out. Enjoy the summer breeze on your deck. Fee simple association, only $485 per year to upkeep and maintain the lawn. Only five minutes from the nightlife and fun of Atlantic City.



Just Listed 525 Risley Road, Brigantine NJ 08203

Just Listed 525 Risley Road, Brigantine NJ 08203

 Price $324,900

Enjoy the summer breeze and VIEWS OF THE BAY from your front porch! This is a great 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home, located across the street from Bay on W. Shore. Freshly painted and new carpet installed on 1st floor. Entertain your guest on the enclosed rear porch and large backyard. Come Fully Furnished just pack up your bags and come on down to your new vacation home at the shore. Walking distance to the Elks Club and the dock on 5th street!



Just Reduced - $16,000 425 Risley Rd., Brigantine NJ 08203

Just Reduced - $16,000 425 Risley Rd., Brigantine NJ 08203

Custom built home with gorgeous Bay Views!!! Large Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings. Front Deck and side deck for entertaining. Gas Fireplace in Living Room, Unobstructed Bay Views from Living Room and Deck. Above ground pool in rear yard with storage shed. Home comes furnished with exceptions. This is a great summer vacation home, easy walk to the beach.