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A Joyous Noel!

Jim Flanagan — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:39:32 +0000

Which Home Has the Most Christmas Spirit?

Jim Flanagan — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:09:00 +0000

Is This You?

Jim Flanagan — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:58:00 +0000

Are you 42 years old?

Do you and your spouse (yes, you are married) earn close to $83,000?

Not a virgin? Meaning; you’ve bought a house before.

If you answered “yes” to all 3 questions, you are the “typical” home-buyer of 2012; according to the National Association of Realtors.

What I want to know is…

Why did you buy a home in Toms River, NJ?

According to the same profile, these were the Top 3 reasons you bought a house:

Quality of the neighborhood
Convenience to the job
Overall affordability of homes

Which one, or two, or were all 3 factors instrumental in your purchasing decision?

I know why I bought my first, and second, home in Toms River. I grew up here. I knew the areas I liked (and the ones I didn’t). I work here. I play here. Simply put; I live in Toms River, NJ.

How about you?

I really want to know why you chose Toms River? Where (in Toms River) you chose to buy? And why you chose to buy this year?

It will only take a minute or two. All you have to do is tell me “why” in the comment box below. In return, I promise to use your contribution to create and curate content you will find valuable and validate your decision to live in Toms River, NJ. Thank you.

Thank You

Jim Flanagan — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:43:40 +0000

Emergency Housing Shortage

Jim Flanagan — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:06:22 +0000

I just want to let you know that I, and the Ocean County Board of Realtors, know all too well how many of our neighbors, friends and family have been displaced by Hurricane Sandy. We are working diligently on filling the void of available temporary housing in Toms River and continue to ask you for even more patience and understanding.

Emergency Housing Crisis in Toms River, NJ

Click here to view the embedded video.

I will continue to keep you posted on our progress as it develops and appreciate your continued patience and understanding. Here are a couple of links which may you mind useful in the interim:

FEMA Housing Portal

Jersey Shore MLS

If you would like to get on our waiting list of “Displaced Friends and Neighbors”, please visit our Emergency Housing page and join our list. We will keep you updated as things continue to develop in Toms River. Thank you.

Emergency Housing Help for Those Displaced by Hurricane Sandy

Jim Flanagan — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:08:30 +0000

If you, or anyone you know, has been “displaced” by Hurricane Sandy, the Toms River real estate industry is working diligently to procure the supply of housing needed for the excessive demand. We understand and sympathize with your situation and intend to help as many of you as we may. We ask for more of your patience and understanding as we try to find you a temporary home.

We have started an “Emergency Housing” Wait List at both offices of my company, Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty. If you, or anyone you know would like to get on our list, please VISIT this link:

Emergency Housing in Ocean County, NJ

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these most difficult times. I personally want to assure each and every one of you, the Ocean County Board of Realtors and the real estate professionals, who live and work in Toms River, are doing everything within their power to help you.

Got a Burning Desire to Move Here?

Jim Flanagan — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:00:54 +0000

Autumn Falls in Toms River

Jim Flanagan — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:59:58 +0000

And just like that, another summer at the Jersey Shore fades into another fall. We were blessed with a couple of weeks of “Indian Summer” here in Toms River and it looks like we may get a couple of more, if today was any indication.

Autumnal images from Shelter Cove in Toms River

This pair of young swans swam ashore just before sunset. They paddled around from Goose Creek and were the only water traffic we saw in the hour we spent at Shelter Cove.

This evening was one of those special moments that remind us just how fortunate we are to live in Toms River, NJ. Imagine living in one of these homes? How many sunsets in Shelter Cove could you handle?

Aside from the slight chill that is autumn, the only thing that reminded us it was fall in Toms River was the lack of boats on the Barnegat Bay and lack of activity in Shelter Cove. There were a few fortunate others to witness this spectacular evening. Where were you?

Click this link for more on life and living in Shelter Cove, Toms River, NJ!

Sailfest in Island Heights, NJ

Jim Flanagan — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:16:16 +0000

As summer draws to it’s unofficial close in Toms River, NJ, local residents are getting ready to enjoy their beaches again and some great local street festivals and fairs too. Perhaps the most anticipated and popular of these local events is Sailfest in Island Heights.

The History of Sailfest in Island Heights, NJ

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As we heard Len say, Sailfest is sponsored and facilitated by the Rotary Club of Toms River. This single event is their largest fundraiser which benefits multiple local charities and scholarships. If you are interested in participating as a vendor or crafter, there is still time to reserve your spot on the street!

To Register as a Street Vendor or Crafter for this year’s Sailfest, CLICK HERE!

For more information on Sailfest, visit this page!

So, when is Sailfest this year?

We look forward to seeing all of our old friends and making some new ones at this year’s Sailfest. So, mark your calendars and/or smartphones for Saturday, the 8th of September, from 10am until 10pm. Thank you to the Borough of Island Heights and the Toms River Rotary Club for all of your support and hard work.

Shelter Cove Waterfront; “Under Contract” in 11 Days!

Jim Flanagan — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:07:09 +0000

“How’s the waterfront market in Shelter Cove“, you ask?

This gorgeous Contemporary lagoon-front home went under contract in just 11 days and had 3 offers on it!

Yes, in August.

Just because the summer is slowly drawing to a close here in Toms River, you shouldn’t assume the waterfront real estate market is too. Au contraire mon amis; savvy home-buyers are out and about, looking for waterfront homes priced realistically.

See what SOLD in Shelter Cove this summer!

Notice anything?

That’s right; 3 out of the 9 sales were listed by Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty!

Why is that significant?

If you want the highest possible price, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of inconvenience, for your waterfront house in Shelter Cove, you want Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty working with you.

Remember this post?

3 of your neighbors did and now they are moving on with their lives.

Ask us for our “Pre-Listing Presentation” and our “Marketing Plan of Action”. Then try and get each of these from our competition, especially online, where ALL the home-buyers are. We’re not even going to mention our Seller Services Guarantee, yet.

We’re professionals and we’re serious about selling your waterfront home in Shelter Cove if you are serious about selling your waterfront home in Shelter Cove.