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LBI Real Estate HELOC

  People have asked if it is possible to close on a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) the same day they close on the purchase of Real Estate that they would like the HELOC against.  Although there could be circumstances in which one could close on a HELOC on the same day they close […]

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Long Beach Island – LBI , New Jersey is a great opportunity destination for investors.

Long Beach Island, New Jersey is a great opportunity destination for investors.  Over the years I have worked with several investors  – investors that are buying property to use for rental income, investors that purchase “tear downs” or vacant lots for selling new construction homes and investors that purchase property for both rental income and personal use.    […]

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Exploring Some Gems of LBI Real Estate

Long Beach Island, New Jersey is a small but beautiful destination for beach-goers and vacationers. Visitors come for the picturesque beaches and stay for the many entertainment and dining options. Here are some of the best things to do on Long Beach Island: 1.     Sunset Park: Sunset Park is a small park located in Harvey Cedars, […]

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Where is the LBI Market at Now?

As we approach the end of September we are seeing, as predicted, prices remain more or less the same as they were through the Summer of 2022.   The market is remaining competitive especially in the under a million dollar price point despite increasing interest rates and inflation.   The real estate market on LBI remains competitive […]

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Long Beach Island Inventory – Winter 2022

LBI Inventory.   The LBI real estate inventory remains low, however, we are seeing an uptick in people looking for properties.  This means that the LBI real estate market remains competitive.   What should you do to maximize your potential to get the home of your choice?   Explore the market with a good local real estate agent […]

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LBI Minor Subdivisions

LBI Minor Subdivisions – A Brief Overview             Minor subdivisions can be a lucrative way to sell real estate on LBI.  How to begin – find a lot that can be subdivided into multiple properties.   What’s next?   Engage a Land Use Attorney and Engineer that has experience in subdividing properties in the location in which […]

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Flood Insurance Rates – A New Methodology – Risking Rating 2.0

Risk Rating 2.0 is FEMA’s commitment to make the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) more equitable.    Through Risk Rating 2.0 FEMA is aiming to deliver rates that are more equitable, easier to understand and that better reflect a property’s individual flood risk.  The rating will allow FEMA to calculate premiums more equitably, across all policyholders, […]

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The Dunes

Having already wrote about what I would consider the widely known sections of LBI, we will now dive a little deeper into some other sections of the island.  It is amazing to think that LBI is only 18 miles long but each section and each town differs from one another.   You may find similarities between […]

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Holgate

Holgate is the southern most end of Long Beach Island and home to the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.    Holgate is mainly residential in nature but does offer some commercial properties.    The end of Holgate is home to some amazing sunsets and on a clear day you can see Atlantic City in the distance.  […]