Joe Evangelisti's Blog Posts

Joe Evangelisti's Blog Posts

How To Make 2016 Your Best Year Yet
Happy New Year!It’s 2016. We’ve turned the calendar for a new year and now we’re faced with 12 blank months of opportunity. What will you do to make the most of 2016?In this ...

Whats Hot Along Patco
Work in the city - live in the burbs!That's the trend that we are starting to see take shape along the Patco corridor. And why not?....So many great BYOB's, shopping, arts and of c...

Looking For Whats Hot In Haddonfield
There are plenty of beautiful homes in Haddonfield, NJ but these homes were voted by our team as the TOP 5 for March of 2015...Have a favorite of your own? Think yours should have ...

Why Downsizing Is Not A Bad Word
Downsizing is not a bad word, but moving into smaller spaces can prove to be time-consuming, and a physically demanding and emotional time. There are, however, several proacti...

The Importance Of Public Transport In Real Estate
 Following real estate trends, whether you love them or hate them, is important in our line of business. Recently, there have been lots of these trends. However, none has beco...

Downsizing Is Not A Bad Word
Downsizing is not a bad word, but moving into smaller spaces can prove to be time-consuming, and a physically demanding and emotional time. There are, however, several proacti...

12 Ways To Create Curb Appeal
Ways to Add Curb AppealIf your home's curb appeal makes a great first impression, everyoneincluding potential homebuyers will want to see what's inside. Check out these simple, low...

10 Things To Do Before You Put The For Sale Sign Up
Top 10 things to do before you list your homeHomes that have been staged sell 3-10% higher and 60% faster than other homes.  Stage your home before you list your hom...


How to Find Your Dream HomeYou've been pre-approved and know what you can afford, but the hunt for your dream home is stalled because you don’t know what that “dream” lo...

Buy A Home And Let A Tenant Pay For Your Mortgage
If you've ever looked at buying a home but were turned down for a mortgage or were afraid of making high monthly mortgage payments, there is another option.  You can buy a dup...

Walk To Patco And Enjoy All Of The New Restaurants In Downtown Collingswood
Instead of driving into Collingswood to enjoy the great restaurants, why not move into this great town? You could walk to Patco in the morning to head to work and then walk to a re...

Be The First To Live In These Fully Renovated Apartments
The entire building has been completely updated.  All new electric, plumbing, windows, flooring and paint.  Brand new Kitchens with all new appliances and Brand new bathr...

Why Rent When You Can Own This Home In Mullica Hill With Fiancing Available
Check out this 5 yr old 2 Bedroom Modular Home with Eat-in-Kitchen, plenty of cabinet and countertop space. Central Air and Gas Cooking. Full appliance package including: sto...

Enjoy Haddonfield From These Great Walkable Homes
Enjoy Downtown Haddonfield and all of the shops, restaurants and events from these great walkable homes.http://dan.southjerseyhomeshopper.com/index.php?advanced=1&display=08033...

Haddonfield Tricentennial Fall Festival
Haddonfield celebrates its annual Fall Festival on Saturday 10 am to 5 pm which is expected to attract thousands to Kings Highway and the Tanner Street corridors.The even...

Check Out These Great Mount Laurel Homes
Considering a move to Mount Laurel?  Great Choice!  Our town has a lot to offer including great schools, restaurants, and parks.  From Mount Laurel, it's convenient ...

Get Rid Of Your Car And Walk To Patco And Downtown From These Collingswood Homes
Just imagine walking out your front door and having everything Collingswood has to offer within walking distance.  Enjoy all of the shops and restaurants in downtown along Had...

35th Annual Apple Festival In Medford
On October 12th Kirby’s Mill in Medford will host the 35th annual Apple Festival. There will be over 95 craft booths, Food, Demonstrations, Music, Children’s Activities, Apple ...

Its All Greek To Me
Celebrate the 40th Annual Greek Agora 2013 Food & Wine FestivalOctober 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th from 11 am - 1 am (Rain or shine)St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church615 Mercer S...

So Much To Do In South Jersey This Weekend
The Tatem Trail Blazer 5K Run/Walk at Tatem Elementary School, Haddonfield Saturday, October 5, 2013 Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.  5k begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.&n...;

Tips For Picking And Carving The Best Pumpkin
How to pick the perfect pumpkin....Choose a pumpkin that feels firm and heavy for its size and one that has consistent coloring throughout. Look for soft spots, wrinkles or o...

Check Out Whats Going On In Medford This Weekend
iPads for Autism Fall Festival at Indian Acres Tree Farm Indian Acres Tree Farm in Medford will host a Fall Festival on Saturday September 28th. The festival “iPads for Aut...

Bike MS City To Shore Ride This Weekend
BIKE TO CREATE A WORLD FREE OF MS ON SEPTEMBER 28 & 29 Named by Bicycling Magazine as the “Best Cycling Getaway in NJ,” the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride promises t...

Stop Renting And Start Owning For Less Than Your Rent
Are you currently renting?  Then you are throwing money away.  For less than it would cost you to rent these homes you could own them.  Both homes qualify for low mo...

Walkable To Downtown And Patco From These Haddon Twp And Collingswood Homes
Great Haddon Twp and Collingswood homes are walkable to Patco and the downtowns that both towns offer.  Enjoy the great restaurants in both towns including Collingswood's reno...

Walk To Downtown From These Great New Homes In Haddonfield
Looking to make a move to the great town of Haddonfield? These lovely homes give you the opportunity to take advantage of everything Haddonfield has to offer.  You'll get to w...

Great Ways To Spend Your Weekend
Fall is such a great time of year in South Jersey. So many fun things to do with family and friends. Here are a few to consider for this weekend...Enjoy! Saturday, 9/21 - Haddon...

Check Out Second Saturday In Collingswood
This Saturday, September 14 is Second Saturday in Collingswood.  It is a free event so check it out! So much to see and do...local artists and musicians on each bloc...

Mortgage Rates Ride Seesaw Upward Again
Mortgage rates climbed again after giving borrowers a short reprieve last week. The seesawing is likely to continue at least until the Federal Reserve meets later this month. 30...

Mortgage Rates Stumble In Feeble Economy
Mortgage rates retreated this week as investors grew anxious over weaker-than-expected economic data and escalating tensions in Syria.30 year fixed rate mortgage – 3 month t...

Monthly Mortgage Payments Past Present And Future
The COST of a Home: Last Year, This Year & Next Year The cost of a home is determined mainly by two components: price and mortgage rate. Today, we want to show how the...

The COST Of A Home Last Year This Year Next Year
The cost of a home is determined mainly by two components: price and mortgage rate. Today, we want to show how the monthly cost of purchasing a median priced home has ...

Historially Low Interest Rates Are Behind Us
Reality sinks in: Mortgages won't go lower Mortgage rates snoozed this week as homebuyers and refinancers face reality and accept that record-low rates have become history. ...

Haddonfield 16th In The Nation For Rich Singles
When you hear Haddonfield, NJ do you think a great place for rich swinging singles? Apparently, Haddonfield is a hotspot for “the rich and si...

Upcoming South Jersey Events For A Cause
Looking for some great events around the South Jersey area that also benefit great causes....look no further!August 17th - Jonathan Page Memorial School Beef & Beer - 8 - 11 pm...

Check Out These Fantastic Haddonfield Homes
Get everything that Haddonfield has to offer from Charming Homes on tree-lined streets, to the downtown with shops and restaurants and even a Patco Station for quick and easy trips...

Mortgage Rates Take A Vacation This Week
Mortgage rates took a break this week, offering relief to those who want to buy a home before rates rise, and giving hope to homeowners who still await an opportunity to refinan...

Looking For Something To Do This Weekend Check Out The Food Truck Festival
Gourmet Food Truck Invitational Winery Hosts Central Jersey’s First Food Truck Festival Weekend August 10 & 11, 2013 - Saturday 11 am –9 pm & Sunday 11...

NJ Housewives Trying To Impeach Obama
Look: Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's an ... anti-Obama demonstration.At least five day-long protests against the president are scheduled for highway overpasses thro...

Cutting NJ Taxes Leading To Prosperity
By Daryn IwickiTax reform is on its way — again in a state other than New Jersey. The North Carolina Legislature and governor recently announced sweeping changes to the Tar Heel ...

Top 10 Wealthiest Towns In NJ
 Jersey is a state of contrasts, with pockets of poverty and areas of wealth. Save for one very small municipality in Camden County, which is the weal...

Riley Cooper Likely To Play Friday Vs Patriots
Riley Cooper has returned to the Eagles and will begin practicing, the team announced on Tuesday.Cooper has been away from the team since avideo of him using a racial slur was rele...

Fast Casual Restaurants In NJ Continue To Grow
What do Smashburger, Pei Wei Asian Diner, Chipotle, Zoe’s Kitchen and Panera Bread have in common?Well, they’re all restaurants, of course. But, they’re all re...

Mortgage Alert Police And Firemen Home Loans At Great Rates
If you are a police officer or firemen now might be the best time to take advantage of a home purchase. Contact Dana for details!The interest rate for the New Jersey Police & F...

Mortgages Ratchet Up And So Does Anxiety
Mortgage rates ticked up this week amid better-than-expected U.S. economic data and investors' anxiety over when the Federal Reserve will trim its stimulus program. 30 year fixe...

Whats Happening In Collingswood This August
A lot is going on in Collingswood this August.  Here are a few of the events coming up:August 3rd - Saturday from 8A-12Peach Pie Contest Test your baking skills in a this pie ...

Why I Call Collingswood Home
I've lived in NJ for most of my life, living in several towns throughout south jersey as well as about a dozen places out of state.  I moved to Collingswood about 3 years ago ...

Why Do So Many People Want To Live In Haddonfield
There are a lot of things that make Haddonfield great which is why so many people move into sell and buy again within the town.  Haddonfield is one of the few towns in south j...

Whats Going On This Weekend In South Jersey
What a great weekend around South Jersey.  So much to do!  Haddonfield has its Town-wide Sidewalk Sale starting Thursday, August 1st through Saturday, August 3rd.  Y...

Looking For A Quiet Home Where You Can Getaway And Just Relax
Are you looking for a tranquil space to call home? Then come see all that this Raised Ranch has to offer. Foyer Entrance with hardwood floors that continue into the living and ...

Walk To Downtown From These Collingswood Homes
Love the Shops and Restaurants in Downtown Collingswood?Buy one of these homes and you could walk to dinner, stroll to the farmer's market Saturday mornings, hop on Patco for your ...

No Money Down Mortgages Are Still Available
Want to buy a home and can make the monthly payments, but don't have the money for a big downpayment?  No problem, no money down loans are still availablehttp://www.bankrate.c...

Great Listings Walkable To Patco
If you are looking to make a move  to South Jersey but would still like easy access to Philly for work or play, check out these great homes within walking distance to Patco li...

Mortgages Find A Direction Down Barely
Mortgage rates stood nearly still this week, edging down slightly in the absence of any news that would send rates decisively in either direction. 30 year fixed rate mortgage �...

Mortgage Rates Drop But Just Slightly
The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 4.54 percent from 4.56 percent last week, according to the Bankrate.com national survey of large lenders. The mortgages in this ...

Slight Drop In Home Sales In June But Still Going Strong
Home Sales were down a bit in June but still remain close to a 3.5 yr high.  We are still up over 15% from a year ago and it's still a great time to make a move. http://www.w...

Mortgages Recoil As Fed Chief Urges Calm
Mortgage rates retreated slightly this week as the Federal Reserve tried to calm financial markets. But that's little consolation for homebuyers and potential refinancers who have ...

Completely Renovated Mt Ephraim Home For Less Than Rent What A Deal
Why throw money away on rent when you can OWN your home for less.  Here is a perfect example.  Qualified buyers can own this home for under $1,395/month.This same house w...

Mortgage Interest Rates Are Up Dont Let This Buying Opportunity Go
The Housing Market is definitely recovering and we are seeing both interest rates and home prices rise.   You can still take advantage of historically low rates and homes pric...

Rising Interest Rates Are Unlikely To Deter Home Buyers
 Buying a home has become more expensive because of rising home prices and interest rates, but it appears it would take more to shake the housing recovery. In Fannie Mae's Ju...

Former Barnes Foundation President Opening Gallery In Collingswood
Kimberly Camp opening Galerie Marie in downtown Collingswood. Stop by this weekend to see the former Barnes foundation President's latest endeavor: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/n...

Collingswood Farmers Market Sets The Bar For The Rest
Come to the Collingswood Farmer's Market Once and you'll be hooked.  Plenty of fruits and veggies, some picked that very morning are available for you.  Fresh flowers and...

Whole Foods Coming To Cherry Hill
Are you a Fan of Whole Foods?  Of Course You Are!  Then great news, the newest NJ Whole Foods location set to open in 2014 in Cherry Hill.http://cherryhill.patch.com/grou...

Get Smart Financially Debt Reduction Home Buying And Credit Scores
Financial Coaching Good For Homebuyers, Debt Reduction, Credit Scoresby Broderick PerkinsConsider a little financial coaching, along with homeownership counseling, perhaps before h...

Appealing Property Tax
How to Appeal Your Property Taxby Simon CampbellAs surprising as may seem (if you're not a cynic), property taxes do not always get adjusted according to market values. In fact, th...

How Boomer Home Sellers Can Hook Millennials
How Boomer Home Sellers Can Hook MillennialsTo lure younger buyers, you’ll need to upgrade appliances, scrap the dining room and add a splash of colorposted by Richard Eisenberg,...

6 Steps To Finding The Right Loan To Match Your Circumstances
How to Shop for a Mortgage RefinanceSix steps to finding the right loan to match your circumstancesby Michele Lerner • Next AvenuePhotograph: Shutterstock.comThis article first a...

An Excellent Purchase Opportunity In Cherry Hill Just Hit The Market
If you are in the market for a new home on a budget this home is a must see:http://joe.southjerseyhomeshopper.com/property/16-6242239-1018-Edgemoor-Rd-Cherry-Hill-NJ-08034Corner pr...

Can I Buy A Home With No Money Down
You bet in South Jersey! The US Department of Agriculture has a rural housing program that offers 100% financing to qualified buyers. But don't let the "rural" part fool you. There...

Want To Live In A Classic Town Then Check Out Collingswood
Collingswood had been taking steps to give the town a more Classic Town Feel and to Truly be a place where you can live, work and playhttp://www.collingswood.com/living/classic-tow...

Collingswood Best Of The Best Restaurants And Businesses
Check out the Best of the Best Restaurants and Businesses in Collingswoodhttp://collingswood.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/collingswood-businesses-named-best-of-the-best ...

The Wait Is Over The Perfect Time To Buy A Home Is Here
Time to buy is here:Home prices have stabilized and are on the rise Interest Rates are starting to rise but are still at historically low levelsNew Inventory coming into the market...

Home Prices In Haddonfield On The Rise
Haddonfield market showing a nice rebound in prices with positive gains over the past year: http://www.zillow.com/local-info/NJ-Haddonfield-home-value/r_18427/ ...

Wow Mortgage Rates Jump Almost Half A Percent
Mortgage rates spiked to their highest levels this week since July 2011, causing frustration among homebuyers and refinancers who were caught by surprise. 30 year fixed rate mor...

Is The South Jersey Real Estate Market Making A Comeback
According to Jeff Otteau of the Otteau valuation group it is. Just this morning in front of a packed house of local industry professionals at Tavistock Country Club in Haddonf...