Ocean County, NJ

Qualifying for a loan is the first important step in the home-buying process By Anita Stratos       I t's a buyer's market in the world of real estate, with interest rates at their lowest in years and plenty of homes on the market. While the focus has been mostly on foreclosures and the difficulties some homebuyers have had in securing mortgages, Steve Gross, senior loan officer at Jersey Mortga... More ... SELLING YOUR HOME       Simple tips for getting your house ready for sale: Outside curb appeal . Keep lawn mowed . Trim or prune bushes, trees . Add mulch . Plant flowers . Get rid of clutter put away toys, bikes, junk on porch . More ...