Tuckerton's Q&A

Market value is what the home is worth to a ready and able buyer. There is a home on the market in 2007 for a list at $895,000. The same house is on the market today for $595.000. It is still for sale so I guess they haven't found the true market value. Then again, they may know the value and not be willing to sell it at that price.Good Luck.

You can go down to the Hainesport Municipal building and ask to see the tax records - there may be a charge. You could hire a "buyers agent" by signing a loyalty agreement with him. But, what difference does the seller's purchase price make to you? If he paid more for the property will you offer him more? If he purchased it cheap and spent years of labor and material to restore it will you ask for the receipts before you make an offer? Market value has nothing to do with what someone paid for it or put into the property for upgrades and improvements. Ask a stock broker what 10 shares of GM would cost just 5 years ago and what they are worth today. What someone paid for something is irrelevant and insulting.

It is not listed in the MLS. What makes you ask about this particular house?

Marc, I am sure the post has an appraisal license. If she says its off by 50% who are we to argue?

The short answer is NO. It could be the actual purchase price but if the seller gave concessions to the buyer - like help with closing costs, or, a repair escrow amount - you may never know the exact amount. Some MLS' require that information to be posted, but the amount the seller had to pay the "transfer tax" may be based on the original amount stated on the contract. Math is hard.To answer the second question - IDK where Zillow gets its information.

You can get the history of Pine Beach here:  http://pinebeachborough.us/If you are asking about the house, it is not for sale. And, we in South Jersey consider such questions RUDE. Kind of like asking how much money you make. It is NONE of YOUR BUSINESS.

The house is in an Adult Community and is not listed for sale - so, I don't see the point of your question. But, it is about a 15-20 minute drive to Point Pleasant Beach.

Well, you could ask an agent. Or, you can always take the class, pass the state exam, pay the mandatory board dues, association dues, and the MLS fees. It must be easy everyone seems to have a license now a day. I am sorry I can't answer your question. It's like when your car breaks down and you want to fix it, a mechanic will lend you his tools and tell you how for free. Hey, I'm only kidding. Don't get your shorts all up in a knot.

If he has already nested, you can try shouting him down. Try something like "this house is not worth the price you told me that it would sell for let's reduce it!" Sometimes they will jump off and run away in confusion. It's sad, but once you pop their bubble they give up their license and go to work at Wal-Mart.

There is no "construction" loan from VA. You can NOT buy a piece of property and act as a general contractor to build your own home. You CAN have an approved builder build you a new home, but that is not a "construction loan" as the term is used in banking. If someone knows of such a program, please post it here so we can go to the link and see exactly what type of loan is being offerred.