Preparing you for generations to come 866-393-0333
3rd Generation Mortgages:
952 Route 9 Suite 2 - Bayville, NJ 08721

Blog Articles

Second Century Ventures Announces 2017 REach® Accelerator Class

Posted by Michael Favor III on

The National Association of Realtors®’ strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures, unveiled seven organizations chosen for the 2017 class of REach®, a growth technology accelerator program helping launch companies into the real estate, financial services, banking, home services and insurance industries. The program is focused on providing early-to mid-stage companies with access to NAR’s industry expertise, influence and key relationships as companies are launched into the trillion dollar real estate space....Read More

Affordability, Tight Supply Cause Vacation Home Sales to Plummet in 2016; Investment Sales Climb 4.5%

Posted by Michael Favor III on

Last year’s strongest pace of home sales in a decade included a sizeable drop in activity from vacation buyers and a jump from individual investors, according to an annual second-home survey released today by the National Association of Realtors®. The survey additionally found that vacation and investment buyers in 2016 were more likely to take out a mortgage and use their property as a short-term rental....Read More

Majority of Realtors® Say Clients Interested in Sustainability

Posted by Michael Favor III on

Growing consumer interest and demand for greener, more sustainable properties is driving a dialogue between Realtors® and homebuyers and sellers. Over half of Realtors® find that consumers have interest in real estate sustainability issues and practices, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ recent REALTORS® and Sustainability report....Read More

Monmouth County announces 2017 paper shredding days

Posted by Michael Favor III on

Monmouth County has scheduled ten 2017 Paper Shredding events in local communities so that Monmouth County residents have opportunities to get rid of old documents and Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq. (far right) pitched-in to help residents dispose of documets properly at a 2016 paper shredding event. confidential files safely....Read More

With National Flood Insurance Program Expiring in Six Months, Realtors® Sound the Alarm

Posted by Michael Favor III on

On September 30, just six months from today, the National Flood Insurance Program will expire. The National Association of Realtors® is working closely(link is external) with federal regulators and members of Congress to strengthen the program(link is external) and clear the way for a private market to take hold; NAR has also issued a series of principles(link is external) to improve access and affordability for consumers....Read More

What Options Do You Have to Refinance Your Home? via RISMedia's House Call

Posted by Michael Favor III on

When you’re considering refinancing your home, it’s common to have a lot of questions. Unlike a first-time homebuyer, you’ve often gone through the mortgage process before and think you may know what to expect. But what options should you take into consideration before filling out a residential mortgage application? There is a wide range of options available for refinancing your home, and selecting the correct one often involves knowing what kind of financial situation you’re facing. Here are some basics to help get you started in the process....Read More