It all depends on what people are looking for. The second item is the demographics of the town. They look at things like the commute and access to work corridors, transportation and the municipal tax rate. Our buyers also want to know what other recreational facilities are within a short distance. Yet, within Monmouth County, there is a tremendous amount of recreational activity and opportunity.
Freehold Township has an affordable tax rate.
It also has ease of convenience to the Garden State Parkway, Route 9 and the New Jersey Turnpike. Ken Bertch, director of marketing for Highland Park-based Kaplan Cos., said there are numerous sources of information to help people determine whether a town meets their needs. County and local parks and recreation departments can provide information about recreational opportunities, shopping, cultural activities and points of interest - the things that people are interested in when they're not at work. Price, of course, is important to all buyers. However, while most have a pretty good idea of what they can afford, they may have to do a little research to determine how well the asking price on a home reflects its value.