Q: Is this a good time to invest in the housing market?

A: The combination of affordable prices and record

favorable conditions for buyers in years. For financially capable buyers, it’s hard to beat the long

of homeownership. We’ve already seen housing sales and prices stabilize in 2010 in New Jersey.

Q: What are the advantages to building a new home?

A: Whether it’s a townhouse or single-family home, building new has become a popular option for several

reasons. The areas where new homes come out ahead include energy efficiency, maintenance and safety, and

customization. At Walters Homes, we are committed to build

environment. Both Ocean Acres at Barnegat and Whispering Hills developments benefit from the latest in

building technology, making them well-constructed, energy efficient, and less expensive to operate than

existing homes. Both residential projects are Energy

usage. Additional green amenities can be found at Whispering Hills

of LEED® Silver.

Maintenance and safety are a priority when building a new home which must comply with stricter buildings

requirements than older homes. In the long run, homeowners will save repair costs with Walters’ 10

homeowner's insurance/warranty. Every new home comes with full warranty cov

of our homeowner warranty division, Greg Walters inspects every new Walters home after the first year to

ensure that all issues are resolved before the warranty expires. After the first year, all warranties are very

specific in terms of coverage.

When it comes to customization, it’s infinitely easier to build a home that meets your specific needs when you

build it from the ground up. Walters Homes offers homebuyers a high degree of customization which goes

beyond the standard options. Some features that are considered upgrades by other developers are offered

standard by Walters. In addition to the Energy Star appliances, ceramic tile in the foyer, kitchen and bathrooms

is a standard feature. Homebuyers who

REAL ESTATE PRO OFFERS TIPS TO PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERSDeals on New Construction in Barnegat

BARNEGAT, N.J., January investment in the Garden State. But sometimes finding the right home can be a tricky task, according to Pamela Schuster, marketing and sales manager of Walters Homes residenresidential housing market in southern Ocean County, Schuster provides update on local housing options and advice “Buying a home is options, making the right choice can be complicated,” explains Schuster. Walters is currently developing Whispering Hills and Ocean Acres at Barnegat,exceptional, energy

Q: Is this a good time to invest in the housing market?

The combination of affordable prices and record-low interest rates has produced some of the most

s for buyers in years. For financially capable buyers, it’s hard to beat the long

of homeownership. We’ve already seen housing sales and prices stabilize in 2010 in New Jersey.

Q: What are the advantages to building a new home?

family home, building new has become a popular option for several

reasons. The areas where new homes come out ahead include energy efficiency, maintenance and safety, and

customization. At Walters Homes, we are committed to building homes that are in harmony with the

environment. Both Ocean Acres at Barnegat and Whispering Hills developments benefit from the latest in

constructed, energy efficient, and less expensive to operate than

omes. Both residential projects are Energy-Star rated, offering at least 15% savings on energy

amenities can be found at Whispering Hills, which is registered with a certification goal

priority when building a new home which must comply with stricter buildings

requirements than older homes. In the long run, homeowners will save repair costs with Walters’ 10

homeowner's insurance/warranty. Every new home comes with full warranty coverage the first year. As head

of our homeowner warranty division, Greg Walters inspects every new Walters home after the first year to

ensure that all issues are resolved before the warranty expires. After the first year, all warranties are very

When it comes to customization, it’s infinitely easier to build a home that meets your specific needs when you

build it from the ground up. Walters Homes offers homebuyers a high degree of customization which goes

d options. Some features that are considered upgrades by other developers are offered

standard by Walters. In addition to the Energy Star appliances, ceramic tile in the foyer, kitchen and bathrooms

o compare our amenities to other builders will be

L ESTATE PRO OFFERS TIPS TO PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERSDeals on New Construction in Barnegat

BARNEGAT, N.J., January 26, 2011 – Home ownership is still a good longinvestment in the Garden State. But sometimes finding the right home can be a

according to Pamela Schuster, marketing and sales manager of Walters Homes residential communities. As an 18-year sales residential housing market in southern Ocean County, Schuster provides update on local housing options and advice to prospective buyers.

“Buying a home is often the largest purchase we will ever make and with so many options, making the right choice can be complicated,” explains Schuster. Walters is currently developing Whispering Hills and Ocean Acres at Barnegat,exceptional, energy-efficient single-family homes and townhouses

low interest rates has produced some of the most

s for buyers in years. For financially capable buyers, it’s hard to beat the long-term benefits

of homeownership. We’ve already seen housing sales and prices stabilize in 2010 in New Jersey.

family home, building new has become a popular option for several

reasons. The areas where new homes come out ahead include energy efficiency, maintenance and safety, and

ing homes that are in harmony with the

environment. Both Ocean Acres at Barnegat and Whispering Hills developments benefit from the latest in

constructed, energy efficient, and less expensive to operate than

Star rated, offering at least 15% savings on energy

which is registered with a certification goal

priority when building a new home which must comply with stricter buildings

requirements than older homes. In the long run, homeowners will save repair costs with Walters’ 10-year

erage the first year. As head

of our homeowner warranty division, Greg Walters inspects every new Walters home after the first year to

ensure that all issues are resolved before the warranty expires. After the first year, all warranties are very

When it comes to customization, it’s infinitely easier to build a home that meets your specific needs when you

build it from the ground up. Walters Homes offers homebuyers a high degree of customization which goes

d options. Some features that are considered upgrades by other developers are offered

standard by Walters. In addition to the Energy Star appliances, ceramic tile in the foyer, kitchen and bathrooms

be impressed.

L ESTATE PRO OFFERS TIPS TO PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS

Home ownership is still a good long-term investment in the Garden State. But sometimes finding the right home can be a

according to Pamela Schuster, marketing and sales manager of two year sales veteran of the

residential housing market in southern Ocean County, Schuster provides an to prospective buyers.

often the largest purchase we will ever make and with so many options, making the right choice can be complicated,” explains Schuster. Walters is currently developing Whispering Hills and Ocean Acres at Barnegat, offering

family homes and townhouses.

Q: Are there any unique opportunities for first-time buyers in the Barnegat area?

A: First-timers who don’t need to unload one property to purchase another will find themselves in a position of

strength in this market. With low starting base prices there are some great opportunities for first-time

homebuyers. Townhouses at Whispering Hills start at $233,450 with a new incentive, which includes a free

finished basement or up to $11,000 in options with use of a preferred lender. We also have a special base

price of $229,995 for a Heather model in Building 16 that includes a finished basement and a special for a

Willow model in Building 4 for $224,995, which also includes a finished basement. Heather and Bayberry

models are currently available, including one unit in Building 16, and four units in Building 9. We also just

opened Building 18 where both the Willow and Meadow models are available.

At Ocean Acres, prices start at $249,995 for the Sherwood or Baybreeze models. And this winter we are also

offering free finished basements or up to $16,000 in options with use of a preferred lender. The Baybreeze

model is a new ranch-style home, which we will begin building this year, offering 1,496 square feet of living

space. We also have a huge selection of lots in Phase 8.

Additionally, Walters Homes’ preferred lenders are Van Dyk Mortgage Services, Wells Fargo, and Ocean First

Bank. They offer the FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage, which means that buyers can qualify for a larger loan on

a better, more energy-efficient new home.

For more information about Ocean Acres at Barnegat, please contact the sales office at 609-698-7700. For

more information about Whispering Hills, please contact the sales office at 609-607-9400 or visit

www.waltershomes.com.

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