January 2009 
There are 17 blog entries for January 2009.
Cape Bank Mortgage Rates as of January 30
Friday, January 30th, 2009 at 1:05pm. 157 Views, 0 Comments.
Mortgage Rates for January 30, 2009
The following information is provided by Gina Tubertini, Cell (609) 675-8375, at Cape Bank.
Mortgage Rates as of January30, 2009
Rates Points APR 30 Year Fixed Conforming5.5%
0 5.54% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo5.875%
0 5.91% 20 Year Jumbo 5.625%
0 5.66% 5/1 Interest Only Jumbo5.5%
0 3.43%
Interested in what your monthly payment would be? Try the Mortgage Calculator
- Portfolio Loans
- Interest Only 3/1,5/1,7/1, 10/1 and 30 Year Fixed
- Condominiums
- 95 % Financing Options
- Construction to Permanent Loans
- Lot Loans
- Low to Moderate Income Borrower Programs
- L.L.C or Partnership Financing
Sea Isle City Looking for Input on Beach to Bay Project
Thursday, January 29th, 2009 at 2:20pm. 414 Views, 0 Comments.
According to the Cape May County Herald, the town of Sea Isle City is looking to get public input for its proposed Beach to Bay project. The public forum is being held on February 10th at 2pm. The meeting is being held in the public safely building on JFK Boulevard. You can also find more information on the project on the official Sea Isle City website.
From the Herald:
According to a release, the Marine Waterfront project brings new bulkheads and docks to the scenic bay front. In addition, a 12-foot wide boardwalk-style walkway will be installed along the perimeter of the marina at the foot of the bridge. A few blocks away, city officials plan to resurface the Promenade and dress it up, including the installation of new railings and planters.…
New Jersey Attempts to Jump Start Tourism
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 at 9:08am. 643 Views, 1 Comments.
A recent release by the New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism is titled, Monthly Getaway Sweepstakes That Put Garden State Vacations on Center Stage. The getaway sweepstakes is an attempt to jump start tourism in New Jersey. Two areas in Cape May County were highlighted. Both Avalon and Wildwood made the list.
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
What do the Vacation Packages include?
All getaway packages include a minimum of two night's accommodations, complimentary meals and vouchers for activities and/or entertainment venues that vary as much as the destinations themselves. Ranging from family-friendly beach adventures to romantic retreats at secluded resorts, each month provides a new experience for visitors to discover another…
Cape Bank Mortgage Rates as of January 23
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at 4:39pm. 130 Views, 0 Comments.
Mortgage Rates for January 23, 2009
The following information is provided by Gina Tubertini, Cell (609) 675-8375, at Cape Bank.
Mortgage Rates as of January23, 2009
Rates Points APR 30 Year Fixed Conforming5.375%
0 5.41% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo5.875%
0 5.91% 20 Year Jumbo 5.25%
0 5.294% 5/1 Interest Only Jumbo5.375%
0 3.43%
Interested in what your monthly payment would be? Try the Mortgage Calculator
- Portfolio Loans
- Interest Only 3/1,5/1,7/1, 10/1 and 30 Year Fixed
- Condominiums
- 95 % Financing Options
- Construction to Permanent Loans
- Lot Loans
- Low to Moderate Income Borrower Programs
- L.L.C or Partnership Financing
Beachblock Sea Isle City Townhome
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at 2:58pm. 111 Views, 0 Comments.
Sea Isle City Beachblock Townhome with Water Views
Have you been exploring the possibility of buying a Sea Isle City home or townhome? Today's market has made many properties affordable. One such example is MLS #122105. It is a Sea Isle City townhome that was originally listed at $797,777 and is now listed for $729,900.
This 4 bedroom 3 bath townhome is located on the beachblock. This is life in Sea Isle City. Close to the beach and full of amenities like: water views, breakfast bar, cathedral ceiling and oversized lot. This home is over 1800 sq. ft. See a map of the home. For additional details and information you will need to register at SJBeachHomes.com View additional details and pictures
To schedule a listing contact an agent…
Sea Isle City to Replenish Some Beaches
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at 11:56am. 155 Views, 1 Comments.
The town of Strathmere is undertaking an $8 million beach fill project. This is more than double the initial estimate of $3 million. As part of the project, Sea Isle City will be adding 400,000 cubic yards of sand to their beaches. In Sea Isle City, the rebuilt areas will include 1st to 15th Street and 42nd to 52nd Street.
This year's project is Sea Isle City's first since a $4.2 million project back in 1999. According to the Sea Isle City Mayor, Leonard Desiderio, they are working to lobby the Army Corps of Engineers to include Sea Isle in routine projects.
It sounds like good news for home owners along the beaches that are being rebuilt. It should help to further protect their investment. If you are ready to make an investment in Sea Isle City,…
Stone Harbor Going Solar
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 at 7:44pm. 346 Views, 3 Comments.
The Borough of Stone Harbor will be taking bids to install the first of many solar panels on a municipal building. The install will comprise up to 286 panels. The solar panels will be installed on the roof of the municipal building. Town officials hope the solar power will generate up to 60,000 kilowatts of electricity per year.
Initial estimates place the cost of the installing solar powers on the roof of the 81st Street Public Works building between $300,000 and $400,000. The Press reports the borough is receiving a $158,000 rebate from the state of New Jersey.
Town officials hope the solar panels will pay for themselves in six to eight years. The town is hoping with success to expand the program. Some neighboring towns have already started the…
Just Updated Reduced in Price
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at 10:12am. 110 Views, 0 Comments.
For those looking to save some money on buying a home in Cape May County, be sure to check out the homes most recently reduced in price on the Cape May MLS. If you are searching for a deal, be sure to check out this list of homes first.
View Homes with Greatest Reduction in Price
Wildwood Polar Plunge Weekend
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 at 9:17am. 406 Views, 1 Comments.
This weekend in Wildwood should be a cold, fun-filled one. This weekend marks the 3rd annual Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics. The weekend has continued to grow in each of its previous years. This year will be no different.
This year's Wildwood Polar Plunge will start in Camden, New Jersey with a motorcycle rally that will make its way from Camden to the Wildwood Convention Center. Hot tubs will be set up for the polar plunge and indoor registration will be available. According to the NJ Polar Plunge website, the Wildwood Polar Plunge has raised over $67,000 already.
Are you ready to brave the challenge? If so, you can register here. If you would like to spend some time this weekend while in Wildwood viewing some homes…
South Jersey Foreclosure List
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 at 12:24pm. 205 Views, 1 Comments.
South Jersey Foreclosure List
In efforts to keep you informed on today's local real estate market, we have created a foreclosure list for Cape May, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, North Wildwood, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle City, and Ocean City. It is the best way to keep up to date on local foreclosures and short sales.
Our latest list went out on January 13th. If you would like, you can still sign up for our next foreclosure list email. Just visit the Foreclosures and Short Sales Page. Once your signed up, you can find the great deals on properties at the Jersey shore.