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NEW LISTING ALERT! Egg Harbor Township 55+ | A Stunning Home at Village Grande at English Mill

Welcome to 348 Sunflower Drive! 🌻 This beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is located in the sought-after 55+ community of Village Grande at English Mill, and it’s move-in ready! In this video, we’ll take you on a tour of this meticulously maintained property, showcasing its fantastic features. Highlights Include:

  • Crown molding throughout
  • Gleaming hardwood floors in the main living areas
  • Kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances
  • Bright and airy Florida room
  • Spacious primary suite with private bath and ample closet space
  • Second bedroom and full bath
  • 2-car garage
  • Full-size laundry room
  • Access to resort-style amenities: clubhouse, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis courts, and more!
  • 1 year VIP home warranty included!

Join us as we explore this amazing home and discover why Village Grande at English Mill is the perfect place to call home.

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FULL TOUR of Coves at Ocean Club by D.R. Horton | Everything You NEED to Know About This Community!

Come take a tour of the stunning Bristol model home at Coves at Ocean Club, a brand new 55+ active adult community in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, brought to you by D.R. Horton! In this video, we’ll give you an exclusive first look inside the Bristol, showcasing its beautiful design, spacious layout, and high-quality finishes.

Discover the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience that awaits you at Coves at Ocean Club. Coves at Ocean Club offers a variety of floor plans to suit different lifestyles. Get an inside look at the spacious living areas, gourmet kitchens, luxurious master suites, and all the details that make these homes truly exceptional.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade, Coves at Ocean Club has something for everyone. Discover the vibrant community, convenient location, and the quality craftsmanship that D.R. Horton is known for.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see these incredible new homes before anyone else!

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The $3 Billion Development Plan For Atlantic City’s Bader Field | Update Video!

Mayor Small has announced that DEEM Enterprises has submitted a signed financial commitment to the City of Atlantic City for its proposed $3 billion redevelopment plan for Bader Field. This financial commitment will now undergo a vetting process by both the city and the State of New Jersey.

If the commitment passes this review, the city can begin negotiations with DEEM on a formal redevelopment agreement.

Should the project proceed, the City of Atlantic City will receive $100 million for the sale of Bader Field, as well as $15 million designated for the construction of a community recreation center within the city.

This video provides a summary of the announcement and the next steps in the proposed redevelopment process. Stay tuned!

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Top Retirement Communities in New Jersey 2025

Dreaming of a vibrant New Jersey retirement? If you’re planning for 2025, this video reveals the top retirement communities. Choosing the right spot is important, and we’re here to guide you. We’ll show you the best places for active adults, providing detailed insights into amenities and locations.

We’ll cover recreational activities, healthcare, dining, and atmosphere. We’ll also highlight diverse locations across New Jersey, helping you understand each region’s appeal. Whether you want coastal breezes, small-town charm, or suburban convenience, we’ll help you find your ideal fit.

Watch now to discover the best New Jersey retirement communities for 2025, and find your perfect home!

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How to Sell Your Home and Buy a New One in New Jersey Hassle-free

This video is a MUST-WATCH! I’m Matthew Haviland, a Senior Real Estate Specialist with 19+ years of experience, and I’ll guide you through the process, offering creative programs to make your transition seamless and stress-free.

We’ll explore traditional selling methods and innovative solutions like bridge loans, guaranteed offers, sell now move later options, and even how to become a cash buyer! Learn how to navigate timing, finances, and find the perfect path to your next home. Don’t sell your NJ home without watching this video first! ➡️ We’ll cover:

Traditional vs. Innovative Selling Methods 1. Guaranteed Offer Program: Fast & Certain Sale 2. Sell Now Move Later: Flexibility & Equity 3. Cash Buyer Program: Power & Speed

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5 Tips To Prepare Your Home To Be Sold

Don't sell your house before doing these 5 things first!

If you’re thinking about selling your home in the Spring or Summer now is the time to start getting the home ready.  If you want to sell your home quickly and for top dollar do these 5 things as you prepare your home.

Create a great first impression.

Winter may not be the best time to prepare landscaping however one key area you can work on any time of the year is the front entry way to your home.  Look at the door does it need to be painted?  How is the trim work?  Make sure this are is clean and free of any cobwebs or dirt.  Remember that the buyer will often be waiting outside for a few minutes before entering the home.

Declutter

This is a simple one but not easy.  Picture your home as a model home.  You want to make the rooms look open and inviting.  Sell or pack excess furniture.  Pack knickknacks or decor that is excessive.

Clear The Kitchen Countertops

Kitchen spaces can seem small when they are covered with appliances, utensils and pots and pans.  Remove everything off the countertops to make your kitchen and counter space appear bigger.

Make sure the home is odor free

Smells can make or break a house.  Odors can easily be picked up on as soon as you enter a house.  Make sure your home is odor free.  Keep it clean.  If you’re a smoker, smoke outside.  Air out the house if you need to or seek professional help if you have a severe odor.

Fix things that are broken

If you know things need to be done take care of them.  Fix little things like burned out light bulbs, leaky faucets, or electrical switches that don’t work.  If you really want to be proactive you can do a pre-home inspection and find out exactly what issues would come up on an inspection report.  This gives you time to fix or evaluate the issues before putting the house on the market.  We have home inspectors we can recommend if you need help with this.

If you’d like more ideas on getting your home ready contact and request our free Room By Room Review booklet.  We can email you a copy of this booklet or come out and personally give you our recommendations on what to do and what not to do.

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Don’t Do These 3 Things If You Want To Sell Your Egg Harbor Township, NJ House

Here are 3 critical mistakes you want to avoid to sell your Egg Harbor Township, NJ House.

Read this first before making one of these 3 critical mistakes seller’s make when selling their Egg Harbor Township, NJ home.

  • Over price the home!  This may seem like a no brainer but many home sellers will over price their home thinking they will net more money.  In fact overpricing your home can actually lead to netting less than if you priced it right from the beginning.  Most home sellers will overprice their homes for the following reasons:
    • Bad information.  They may have inaccurate information on what their home is worth.
    • Room for negotiations.  Sellers may price the home high expecting to get a lower offer.  However if the home is priced too high you won’t get any offers
    • Net proceeds.  Some sellers will price the home based on what they need to net rather than what the home is worth.
  • Prepare the home to be sold.  Home staging works to help the house show like a model home.  If the house is messy or cluttered or dirty it will not show well and may turn off buyers completely.  Preparing your home to be sold helps your Egg Harbor Township home sell faster and for more money.  We offer our clients a Room By Room Home Staging Checklist to help them prepare the home to be sold.  We also work with professional home stagers that can provide services to home owners and even furnish and decorate vacant homes.
  • Bad photography.  It’s amazing how many homes I see for sale online with horrible photos.  There are blurry pictures, dark pictures, pictures with the home owner in them etc.  Most home buyers start their search on the internet and pictures are the first impression.  You only get one chance to make a great first impression.  Make sure you have great photos and use a professional photographer.

I hope this list helps you as you prepare to sell your Egg Harbor Township, NJ home.  Contact us for a free consultation so we can help you net more money and have a faster sale.  Best wishes, Matt

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5 Tips To Sell A Unique Property In Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Not every house is the same and sometimes there are no comparable homes to go by.

Recently I met with a few seller clients that wanted advice on selling their unique homes.  In Egg Harbor Township there are many developments where the houses are very similar and it’s very easy to determine market value.  There are also many unique homes and properties that may be difficult to find any homes to compare with them.  In the township there are waterfront homes, farm properties, historic homes and interesting mixed use properties.  So how do you sell a unique property that’s not your typical cookie cutter home?

  1.  First I like to take a look at what the highest and best use for the property would be.  Is it on a large piece of land?  Could it be subdivided?
  2. Then I like to look at who the potential buyer would be.  Are their attributes of the home or property that would appeal to certain buyers?  Is it in a waterfront location or close to parks and recreation.  Determining the likely buyer can also help determine how they may position the value of the home.
  3. Look for similar properties.  Do the best to find similar homes even if they are in another city nearby.
  4. I also like to help my clients evaluate if there are upgrades or improvements to the property that could be done to significantly improve the value of the property.
  5. Another option is to have an appraisal done on the property.  This will help give you an idea of how the appraiser would determine value and then price the property close to the appraised value.

If you or someone you know has a unique property and you need help determining the value.  Contact me for a free consultation.  Best wishes, Matt

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Why You Should Buy Or Sell A House In Atlantic County Right Now.

There are many reasons to buy and sell a home right now in Atlantic County, NJ.  Let’s take a look at this from the perspective of home buyers and sellers.

Home Buyers In Atlantic County, NJ.

  1.  Interest rates are still low.  You still have great buying power.
  2. Atlantic County, NJ home prices are on the rise in many of our communities as inventory is shrinking.  Purchase now before prices go up.
  3. Right now there are less buyers looking for homes in the winter.  Less buyers means less competition and you are less likely to get in bidding wars with other buyers.  You can often negotiate a great price and terms this time of year.

Home Sellers In Atlantic County, NJ

  1. Right now inventory is lower in Atlantic County.  If your neighborhood has no other homes for sale or just a few for sale this could be a great time to sell before more homes come on the market in the Spring.
  2. If you are moving up to a larger home this is the perfect market to move up to something bigger.  Demand for lower price homes in the $200,000 range and below is high.  Demand for higher priced home is not as great.  That means you can get top dollar for your home and get a great deal when you purchase your next home.
  3. Rates remain low.  Higher interest rates mean less buying power for home buyer.  If rates go up home prices will go down.  Sell now before any likely interest rate hikes occur.

Figuring out when to buy and sell a home ultimately depends on your circumstances and situation.  Contact me for a free consultation.  I can ask a few simple questions to help you determine if this is the right time to buy or sell for you.

Best wishes,

Matt