Most people go into a real estate transaction knowing less than they should. Not because the information doesn't exist — but because most of it is written by lawyers, for lawyers.

Patrick Rumore wrote these books for regular people. New Jersey buyers, sellers, homeowners, and investors who want straight answers without the jargon, the runaround, or the sales pitch.

Four books. Written by the same agent you'd be working with.

Because an informed client is a confident client — and confident clients make better decisions.

Books by

Patrick Rumore

The First Time

Home Seller's Guide

For NJ homeowners selling a home for the first time — or the first time in a long time

Selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people ever make.

And yet most first-time sellers walk into it without knowing how pricing actually works,

what buyers are really looking for, or where deals fall apart right before closing.

This book changes that.

Inside you'll find:

● How to price your home correctly in today's NJ market —

not based on what you hope to get, but what buyers will actually pay

● What sellers consistently do that costs them thousands —

and how to avoid every one of those mistakes

● How to evaluate competing offers so you're not just looking at the highest number

● What happens between accepting an offer and sitting at the closing table — and what can go wrong

Whether you've owned your home for 5 years or 35 years,

the process of selling in New Jersey has changed. This guide tells you how it works today.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying

a Home in New Jersey

For first-time buyers, repeat buyers, and anyone relocating to or within New Jersey

Buying a home in New Jersey is more complicated than buying in most other states — higher property taxes, competitive markets, attorney review periods, and a maze of costs that most buyers don't see coming.

This book walks you through all of it, step by step.

Inside you'll find:

● How to understand what you can actually afford — before a lender tells you what they'll give you

● The real differences between towns and counties in Northern NJ —

taxes, schools, commutes, and long-term value

● How to write competitive offers without overpaying in a market where homes sell fast

● What home inspections actually look for, what red flags matter, and which ones don't

● A clear breakdown of closing costs so you're not surprised by a number you didn't budget for

New Jersey is a complicated place to buy a home. This guide makes it a lot less complicated.

The NJ Homeowner's Guide to

Lower Taxes and Better Living

For current NJ homeowners, recent buyers, and anyone planning to stay in New Jersey long-term

New Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the country. Most homeowners pay them every year without ever asking whether they're paying the right amount — or whether there are legal strategies to reduce the burden.

There are. Most people just don't know about them.

Inside you'll find:

● The property tax exemptions and deductions available to NJ homeowners that most people never claim

● How to appeal your property tax assessment — and when it makes financial sense to do it

● Strategies for protecting the long-term value of your home while keeping your annual costs down

● What NJ-specific programs exist for seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners

● How property taxes affect your home's resale value — and how to use that to your advantage

If you own a home in New Jersey and you're not reviewing your tax situation regularly, this book is for you.

The 1031 Secret:

Deferring Taxes Is Not

Just for the Wealthy

For NJ real estate investors, landlords, and anyone considering selling an investment property

Most people assume 1031 exchanges are complicated tax strategies reserved for large commercial investors. They're not. They're one of the most powerful and underused tools available to everyday real estate investors — and most NJ landlords and property owners have never had anyone explain how they actually work.

Until now.

Inside you'll find:

● What a 1031 exchange actually is — explained in plain language, not tax code

● The rules, timelines, and requirements — and the common mistakes that disqualify an exchange

● How to use a 1031 exchange to build long-term wealth by reinvesting gains instead of giving them to the IRS

● Real scenarios showing how NJ investors have used this strategy to move from one property to a larger one without a major tax hit

● What "like-kind" property actually means — it's broader than most people think

You don't have to own an apartment complex to benefit from this strategy. If you own a rental property in New Jersey, this book will change how you think about your next move.

Free Resources

& Downloadable Guides

In addition to the books above, Patrick offers a growing collection of free resources for NJ buyers, sellers, and homeowners — shorter guides and checklists you can download and use right now.

More free guides coming soon — including a Home Winterizing Checklist and a First-Time Buyer Checklist.

Questions about any of

these books or resources?

I'm happy to talk through which guide is most relevant to your situation — no obligation, no pitch.

📞 Call or text: 973-666-0365

📧 Patrick@ThinkOfPatrick.com

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