NOW IS A
GREAT TIME
TO BUY IN
MONMOUTH
COUNTY
We hope you’ll like it here so much that you’ll
want to stay and become a neighbor!
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There are several reasons why now is a good time
to buy, according to the Monmouth Ocean Regional
REALTORS®:
Housing Affordability
It is possible to find a good deal on a home you
may not otherwise see in a different economy. If
you have considered selling your current home to
get the home you’ve always wanted, don’t hesitate.
There is a shortage of homes for sale and buyers
are in the market. With tight inventory conditions and
sometimes inaccurate online listings, buyers should
turn to a REALTOR® for expert advice and assistance
in navigating today’s fast-moving housing market.
“REALTORS® have turbocharged searching power
and can even find properties that are not necessarily
listed for sale,” said Wendy Smith, President of the
Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®.
“Sometimes properties are available but not actively
advertised. A REALTOR® can help you find those
hidden gems.”
Rent vs. Own
When people look at what they’re paying for rent
and compare that expense with what it costs to
own a home after taxes, ownership can become
very attractive. A homeowner can typically write off
mortgage interest and property taxes, deductions that
are unavailable to tenants. Buying a home also locks
in your monthly payment and stabilizes your finances
with a fixed-rate mortgage.
“The Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®
website, www.monmouthoceanrealtors.com, is a great
resource that lists properties, property details, open
houses as well as REALTORS® to help you find the
right home, in the right area, for the right price,” said
Smith. “Buying or selling a home in today’s market
involves many decisions, and choosing a REALTOR®
to properly and effectively protect your interests is one
of the best decisions you can make.”
The Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®
(MORR) is a trade association currently serving over
10,000 REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associates
and more than 14,000 Monmouth Ocean Regional
Multiple Listing Service (MORMLS) users. The
Monmouth Ocean Regional Multiple Listing Service
is a division of MORR and works as a clearinghouse
through which more than 1,200 local real estate firms
exchange information on properties they have listed
for sale. Together, MORR members participate in over
40,000 real estate transactions every year. For more
information, visit www.monmouthoceanrealtors.com.
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