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Get Your Own Listings of Fixer Upper Homes in Your Area

Are you good with home remodeling projects?  Do you enjoy working on projects in the home?  Are you in the market for a new home but don't want to pay the high asking prices?

Then make use of your home improvement talents and find a bargain.  Click on the banner below to get your list of Fixer Upper homes for Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, and Salem Counties.


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0 commentsTerry Iwaniw - S NJ REALTOR • January 13 2008 05:38PM

Handyman Special in Pitman NJ

Fixer Upper Home in Pitman NJ
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Handyman special, fixer upper home in the Grove section of Pitman, large 60x80 lot, and one car garage. Lot's of potential for the contractor/ investor with experience and vision. For a list of Fixer Upper Homes like this in your area, delivered to your e-mail, go to http://www.bestfixerhomes.com/.
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Contact Information
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Linda & Terry Iwaniw
609-417-1086
Pricing
Asking Price: $84,900
Additional Pricing Information: Fixed value in the $165k+ range!! Large home for the money! Bank owned, Sold strictly as is.
Features
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Parking: Garage
Subdivision: Grove
Lot Size: 60 x 80
Garage Size: 1 Car
School District: Pitman
Agent Name: Linda & Terry Iwaniw
Broker: RE/MAX Home Team
MLS #: 5194089
Interior Amenities
Basement
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1 commentTerry Iwaniw - S NJ REALTOR • January 13 2008 03:15PM

Great Fixer Upper Home in Collingswood NJ

Great Fixer Upper in Collingswood NJ
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Location: None
Finish where the owner left off restoring this unique 3 story home. Features high ceilings and wood moldings a brand new custom modern kitchen, glass tile back splash, all high end stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, stone floor, hardwood floors, all new windows, sunporch/family room, downstairs has been painted in bright custom colors, 3 large bedrooms on second floor and a large room, currently being used as master suite on the third floor. For a list of Fixer Upper Homes like this, delivered to your e-mail, go to http://www.bestfixerhomes.com/.
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Contact Information
My PicAssociation Logo
Linda & Terry Iwaniw
609-417-1086
Pricing
Asking Price: $199,900
Flexibility: Call for More Info
Additional Pricing Information: This home has a large yard and picket fence, dettached garage and driveway, located on a quite tree lined street yet walking distance to shopping and public transportation. New oil tank in basement.
Property Location
438 Comley Ave
Collingswood, NJ 08107
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Features
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1.5
Parking: Garage - Detached
Year Built: 1921
Lot Size: 42 x 175
Garage Size: 2 Car
School District: Collingswood
Square Footage: 1680
Agent Name: Linda & Terry Iwaniw
Broker: RE/MAX Home Team
MLS #: 4997291
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Appliances
Range/Oven
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Interior Amenities
Hardwood Floors
Basement
Exterior Amenities
Tool Shed
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0 commentsTerry Iwaniw - S NJ REALTOR • January 13 2008 02:35PM

Buying A Home

Taking the time to consider all the financial arranging that must be done in the process of buying a home is well worth the effort . This is a huge purchase and it will definitely affect your financial future like nothing else. Many home buyers rush into situations that end up being financially damaging and that can be a heartbreaking situation. The excitement of buying a home can be overwhelming to a point where commonsense things seem to pass right by and sometimes bad choices are made. So what can you do to ensure that you don't make those choices and that everything is going how it should? Well let's start by looking at the financial preparations that one should make when buying a home.

1.  What can you afford?  One of the biggest mistakes that people make is starting to shop for home before finding out how much they can get in a mortgage loan. This can lead to big disappointment when they discover that what they are actually eligible for does not meet the amount they need for the home they have already found. To this end, any buyer should get fully pre-approved for a mortgage before the home shopping starts in earnest. Once this is done then you will know exactly what you can afford in a home and there won't be any disappointments.

2.  Be aware of ALL of your costs.  Another thing that many people do not take into account when buying a home is the large number of additional costs that are involved with the purchase. There are many costs associated with closing on a home that will have to be provisioned for as well. One thing that you should always figure into the cost of the home is the closing costs. Make sure that you get a good faith estimate of these costs from your lender so that you can build them into the budget when the time comes. Also, don't forget the inspections that will need to be done in order for the home to clear closing. This is a standard subject on real estate transactions that no buyer should pass over. Inspections will tell you if there are any structural concerns that could be detrimental to the sale or to you as the buyer. Also, try to factor any immediate improvements into your budget so that the money is there if you choose to do them right off the bat.

0 commentsTerry Iwaniw - S NJ REALTOR • January 05 2008 12:53AM

Housing Market in Monroe Township, NJ

The I-Team Homes has been marketing quite extensively in Monroe Township NJ including the area of Williamstown. We provide housing market analysis for our clients. The following is the most current data we have for Monroe Township:

For the month of November 2007 -

  • Properties Currently Being Marketed - 33
    • Average asking price - $270,870
    • Average Days on the Market - 48 days
  • Properties that are Pending Sales (Under Contract, Not Settled) - 9 
  • Properties that Settled in November - 22 
    • Average sold price - $213,804 (92.9% of average asking price)
    • Average number of bedrooms - 3, average number of baths - 2 
    • Average Days on the Market - 58 days 
    • Number that sold with Seller Concessions - 3 (where seller gave some amount of net proceeds back to buyer toward buyer's closing/settlement costs) 
    • Number that sold without Seller Concessions - 19
  • Properties that Expired (Not Sold and Listing Agreement ended) in November - 25
    • Average asking price - $273,998
  • Properties that were Withdrawn from the Market by the Seller in November - 14
    • Average asking price - $322,086

We can provide you with a complete and accurate market analysis for your home with an analysis of the market area it is located in. By knowing the value of your home you have a basis to start selling your home. If you want to know the value of your home and to receive a no-cost home evaluation, please call our Real Estate Hotline toll-free at 1-800-374-8571 x3025.

If you are planning to sell your home and would like to receive a free 12 page report, "Insider's Secret To Selling Your Home", directly to your home. "Insider's Secret To Selling Your Home" is a must have report for anyone planning on selling their home. Don't wait, call now.

  • If you have an immediate need to sell your home, call 1-800-374-8571 x3051. 
  • If you are planning to sell you home in the near future, call 1-800-374-8571 x3052.

When you call the above numbers you will will hear recorded instructions; you will not be directed to a live agent.


For first time home buyers, purchasing your first home can be a very stressful experience. We can help eliminate that stress and help you through the process. We work closely with many first time home buyers and understand your concerns. First Time Home Buyer Programs, 0% and No Money Down Programs, Conventional, FHA, and VA Financing (To Qualified Buyers). Seller Assist with Closing Costs, New Homes Existing Homes in Great Neighborhoods, Fixer Upper Properties. We search all of Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Atlantic Counties. Go to http://www.homes4firsttimebuyers.com/

Looking for a fixer upper property?  Willing to put in some "sweat equity" to buy your next home at a bargain price.  Get a complete listing of fixer uppers in your area by going to http://www.bestfixerhomes.com/

If you would like a free list of Fannie Mae homes currently for sale , go to: http://www.terryi.com/FNMA/.

 

0 commentsTerry Iwaniw - S NJ REALTOR • January 03 2008 09:35PM

Housing Market in Gloucester Township, NJ

The I-Team Homes has been marketing quite extensively in Gloucester Township NJ including the areas of Blackwood, Erial, and Laurel Springs. We provide housing market analysis for our clients. The following is the most current data we have for Gloucester Township:

For the month of November 2007 -

  • Properties Currently Being Marketed - 72 
    • Average asking price - $239,769
    • Average Days on the Market - 95 days
  • Properties that are Pending Sales (Under Contract, Not Settled) - 12 
  • Properties that Settled in November - 56 
    • Average sold price - $214,994 (94.4% of average asking price) 
    • Average number of bedrooms - 3, average number of baths - 1.5 
    • Average Days on the Market - 85 days 
    • Number that sold with Seller Concessions - 30 (where seller gave some amount of net proceeds back to buyer toward buyer's closing/settlement costs) 
    • Number that sold without Seller Concessions - 26
  • Properties that Expired (Not Sold and Listing Agreement ended) in November - 24 
  • Properties that were Withdrawn from the Market by the Seller in November - 25

We can provide you with a complete and accurate market analysis for your home with an analysis of the market area it is located in. By knowing the value of your home you have a basis to start selling your home. If you want to know the value of your home and to receive a no-cost home evaluation, please call our Real Estate Hotline toll-free at 1-800-374-8571 x3025.

If you are planning to sell your home and would like to receive a free 12 page report, "Insider's Secret To Selling Your Home", directly to your home. "Insider's Secret To Selling Your Home" is a must have report for anyone planning on selling their home. Don't wait, call now.

  • If you have an immediate need to sell your home, call 1-800-374-8571 x3051.
  • If you are planning to sell you home in the near future, call 1-800-374-8571 x3052.

When you call the above numbers you will will hear recorded instructions; you will not be directed to a live agent.


For first time home buyers, purchasing your first home can be a very stressful experience. We can help eliminate that stress and help you through the process. We work closely with many first time home buyers and understand your concerns. First Time Home Buyer Programs, 0% and No Money Down Programs, Conventional, FHA, and VA Financing (To Qualified Buyers). Seller Assist with Closing Costs, New Homes Existing Homes in Great Neighborhoods, Fixer Upper Properties. We search all of Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Atlantic Counties. Go to http://www.homes4firsttimebuyers.com/

Looking for a fixer upper property?  Willing to put in some "sweat equity" to buy your next home at a bargain price.  Get a complete listing of fixer uppers in your area by going to http://www.bestfixerhomes.com/

If you would like a free list of Fannie Mae homes currently for sale , go to: http://www.terryi.com/FNMA/.

 

0 commentsTerry Iwaniw - S NJ REALTOR • January 03 2008 09:03PM