Jane's Blog

Most Common Home-Buying Mistakes:1. You didn't set a budget.Buy a home that's way out of your price range and you could well derail your ability to fund other important items such as retirement savings, your kids' education -- not to mention an entertainment budget. Mortgage brokers will tell you...

This is an excerpt from the show on ID Scams that was on Oprah - this is the one thing that caught my eye the most, thought i'd mention it here!Shield Your Fortune with a $2 PenAll it takes to empty your bank account is a single signed check stolen from your unlocked mailbox and some acetone-the ...

Some cost effective ways to update your home, making it more saleable:First off, remove clutter!  Especially in your kitchen - if you kitchen counters are packed with tons of appliances, buyers will immediate assume you have a severe lack of space - instant turn-off!  Put items you don't use dail...

I was reading a book tonight, which is really quite interesting.  It brings a lot of points up as to human nature.  One of which, happens to be assumptions.  It points out how it creates really bad communication and kills relationships.  This is especially true in sales and marketing, isn't it?  ...

This is a very important program that the officers of Middletown Township police department have been working very hard with.  Too many kids are lost to drunk driving accidents because of bad decisions.  For more information on this program, visit http://www.middletownnj.org/Police/ra-history.asp...

Middletown Township, New Jersey is ranked number 50 in the top 100 places to live in the United States!  Not bad!  Millions of towns, and we're number 50!  FINALIST. Middletown, NJ. Top 100 rank: 50 Population: 67,800 http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/snapshots/CS3445990.htmlCou...

I'm usually shocked when I talk to buyers who are working with agents and the buyers have no clue what agency disclosure is.  In New Jersey, it's the law that you inform buyers and sellers of this!  The biggest thing is knowing when to explain agency relationships.  Like at open houses, do you kn...

Ever have brain freeze when trying to create a great ad for that new listing?  Maybe this will help!  Feel free to add your own!You need a great title, to get attention!  Here are some of my favorites!Waterfront RetreatBeach BungalowSeashore BungalowCan you see youreslf living at the Beach?Watch ...

Now, i'm sure we all know the four P's of marketing:ProductPricePlacementPromotionNow, most of us use this method to promote listings, but how many actually use this formula for self-marketing?  Lets take a peek at product YOU!  Maybe this will get your gears going!You - The Product.How can you i...

Below is the profile for properties that have been sold from January to May 1st, 2007.  As you can see, there is no black cloud hanging over the real estate market her in Middletown - things ARE Selling!  Only 1 less property sold in 2007 than in 2006!  This chart is also great for seeing which p...