Matthew Haviland's Atlantic City NJ Area Real Estate Blog

Many of our friends and clients have asked us if there are there any good deals out there in the market.  The answer is yes!  Here are a few properties this month that are great buys.  Please feel free to forward this post to anyone who might be interested.  Reply back or call if you are interest...

I just put together some information for one of my clients and I would like to share it with everyone.  Here is the link to the market statistics for Pleasantville, NJ 2008 to 2009.   If you open the link you can see information highlighted for 3 and 4 bedroom homes.  Also there are details broke...

Last night my wife and I saw the best Christmas light show!  It was by far better than anything I've ever seen... even the house you see on TV for the Budwieser commercials.  You have to see this. The great think about this house they had over 30 minutes of music programed including some awesome ...

The Atlantic County Grant Program for first time home buyers has money available now.  For the past 6 months or so money was not available.  This is a great program for first time home buyers in Atlantic County, NJ.  The grant provides up to $20,000 for first time home buyers to cover down paymen...

How was your Thanksgiving? In this month's newsletter we've got some great information including an article on the new tax credit for home owners, not just first time buyers. We'll also be talking about the hot toys of the season and how to enjoy stress free holiday travel. As always, we invite y...

I was sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Vera King Farris.  I just got this email from President Saatkamp regarding funeral services.   OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Dear Stockton Community and Friends of the College, The passing of President Emerita, Dr. Vera King Farris, has deeply impacted the e...

Currently there are 91 homes for sale in Absecon, NJ.  Here is a list of the number of homes sold each month so far this year. Month        Homes Sold January       4 February     2 March         4 April           3 May           1 June          9 July           6 August       4  September 4 Octo...

Did you know there is a $6,500 tax credit for home owners who have lived in their principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years when they buy a new primary residence? To be eligible for the credit the new principal residence must be under contract by April 30th, 2010 and must cl...

I hate to see home owners loose their homes.  There is help available and I'd like to give you an overview of your options. A great option is a mortgage modification.  This is a way for home owners to modify their mortgage or refinance to a more affordable payment. Here is the website regarding m...

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded Great news for home buyers!  Effective November 7th the tax credit has been expanded and extended. The $8,000 tax credit has been extended for first time home buyers.  Plus a new $6,500 tax credit has been added for existing home owners. Here is a great...