Jersey Shore Appraisals, LLC

09/25/2026

Are you concerned that your spouse may be able to get more of your marital assets than they deserve by claiming the value of the home you’re keeping is higher than it is? If you’re in the process of a divorce and don’t plan to sell the family home, it’s wise to get an impartial appraisal of the property.

09/18/2026

Appraisers must operate independent of all parties involved in the real estate transaction. It is illegal for any party (attorneys, homeowners, purchasers, government agents, real estate brokers, mortgage brokers, accountants, etc.) to try to influence the outcome of an appraisal.

09/09/2026

So what’s the difference between a residential appraisal and a home inspection? While an appraisal determines the monetary value of the property, a home inspection will specifically outline the condition of the property and what current repairs are needed.

08/19/2026

While a residential appraiser will gather information for the appraisal report from a number of sources, a physical inspection both inside and out will typically start the process. Additionally, the appraiser will look at everything from municipal records to recent reports from the local real estate multiple listing service.

08/18/2026

Volume is down and there are declining trends in some markets. But guess who still is #1????

08/13/2026

Do you know what an affordability analysis is? This is a calculation used to determine an individual's likelihood of being able to meet the obligations of a mortgage for a particular property. It takes into account the down payment, closing costs, and on-going mortgage payments.

08/12/2026

Now is the time to do this with the increase in value over the last few years.

I see a charge for PMI on my mortgage statement. What is that? Private mortgage insurance offers protection to the lender in the event you cannot continue to make the payments on your home. However, if financing only 80 percent or less of the total value of the home, PMI is not required.

08/11/2026

I’ve spent some time this afternoon giving our website a little refresher, including adding some more recent photos and better-articulated descriptions.
If you have any photos of local landmarks, attractions, architecture, or other spots that help showcase our area, I’d love for you to share them! We’re always looking for great local images to help tell the story of our community.

The team at Jersey Shore Appraisals features firsthand experience as construction contractors as a part of development, construction, and rehabilitation of homes throughout New Jersey. Call us today at (732) 255-2234.

08/03/2026

Many types of renovations and remodeling may or may not add value to your home. However, studies have shown that kitchen and bathroom remodeling are the two projects that always increase a home's value.

07/31/2026

Do you have private mortgage insurance as a part of your mortgage? Many homeowners do, but it is not required when the balance of what you owe on the mortgage drops below 80 percent of the appraised value of the home. It’s possible to request an appraisal in order to have the PMI dropped from your loan.