Southern Ocean County Real Estate

LBI | Stafford Township | Barnegat Twp | Little Egg Harbor | Ocean Twp

 

 

 

 

What Can A Buyer Afford in the Southern Ocean County Real Estate Market

The Southern Ocean County real estate market covers the areas of Stafford Township (including Manahawkin and Beach Haven West,Barnegat, Little Egg Harbor, Waretown and Long Beach Island. Home prices and ownership costs, such as property taxes, vary from area to area so undestanding what a buyer can afford in the Southern Ocean County real estate market also involves an understanidg of the costs of each area.

What Can A Buyer Afford in the Southern Ocean County Real Estate Market | Stafford | Manhawking | Barnegat | LBI

First Time Home Buyer Ownership Costs

 

Owning a home is a major accomplishment in life but it is important to be financially responsible when buying a home in the real estate market. It is important to undestsnd the costs of ownership that come with buying a home and budget for these expenses.

 

 

 

What Can A Buyer Afford in the Southern Ocean County Real Estate Market | Stafford | Manhawking | Barnegat | LBI

Understanding the Costs of Ownership in the Southern Ocean County Real Estate Market

Don't forget to include:

  • Property taxes
  • Homeowners insurance
  • Flood insurance where needed (mainly in Beach Haven West and Long Beach Island)
  • Assoication fees charged by a community
  • Property maintimence and upkeep
  • Mortgage insurance when appliplical

Real Estate Tip

There are many free tools to help you understand how much house you can afford. One of the best is on the State of New Jesey real estate website. You can try out the free affordability calculator here.

 

How To Estimate If You Can Afford A House

Use this quick worksheet below to estimate how much house you can afford and if home ownership is realistic for you.

Download a copy of this worksheet here

What Can A Buyer Afford in the Southern Ocean County Real Estate Market | Stafford | Manhawking | Barnegat | LBI

 

Download a copy of this worksheet here

Get Started in the Southern Ocean County Real Estate Market

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