How is the bad economy effecting Property Sales in Brigantine, NJ?

Published 21 October 08 12:08 PM | Maria and Joe Handle 

Quite honestly, it hasn't.  Sales are booming as we are just a few weeks in to the last fiscal quarter.  Why, you ask? 

Here are just a few reasons... 

1. Instability in the Stock Market - When the stock market is unstable, the real estate market is usually prosperous. 

2. Atlantic City - Our neighboring town was one of the top five real estate markets that showed profit last year. 

3. Cash Rules! - People are fearful about banks right now.  They are pulling their money out and buying... real estate.

4. Prices - With a surplus of homes on the market and the prices so low, a cash buyer could get a great deal right now.

5. Interest Rates - at an all time low! 

6. Island Living + World Class Entertainment - Want to have all of the amenities of the big city, but not the traffic and congestion? 

These are only a handful of reasons why we've been busy here in Brigantine.  NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!  Call me or email me for an updated list of homes for sale! 

Maria Sacco Handle

(609) 839-0218

mariasaccohandle@comcast.net

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# Rick Carroll said on October 24, 2008 12:17 PM:

How hot is it up there? I am a realtor in the Washington DC area who is trying to help a friend figure out what to do with a family owned property in Brigantine. Are they selling in a reasonable time frame now?

# Maria and Joe Handle said on October 25, 2008 5:18 AM:

Hi Rick!  Thank you for visiting my web site!  As I'm sure you know, MARKETING + PRICE = SOLD!  If the price is right, then yes, it should sell in a reasonable time frame.  

We are seeing an increase in sales.  Is it 2005 again?  No.  But we, at Century 21 O'Donnell are seeing a number of buyers contacting us - all via internet - about buying properties CASH!!!  They are educated about the market and are looking for a good deal.  Century 21, unlike all the other agencies on the island, are inter-national.  In a recent poll, 84% of all home buyers were asked where they began their search... Realtor.com was first, ReMax second (no Remax on the island,) and Century 21 was third, followed by a long list of real estate search web sites such as Craig's list and Truilia.  Way down at the bottom was only one other South Jersey Real Estate company.

This has proven to be our key to success right now.  We may not have our pictures on shopping carts, but we are getting the buyers.

If you could give me more information that would be helpful.  Location, bd/ba, proximity to beach/bay, A Zone?  etc.  I could also tell you the current activity on the island and at what price range.  

I look forward to hearing from you.  My cell phone number is 609-839-0218 or you can email me directly at info@mariasaccohandle.com.

Thanks again Rick!

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