Beautiful restored Dutch Colonial located on a shady tree-lined street. This home has recently been updated and features new siding, roofing, replacement windows, modern kitchen with oak raised panel cabinetry, granite countertops, and tile flooring. The living room could be used as dining room,
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08/27/2010
RISMedia.com recently ran an article explaining how buyers can profit from the "year of the short sale" or find a great property among the plethora of distressed homes on the market. Here are some excerpts. 1. Filter your Search. When you sign up to receive MLS listings, filter for these terms
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08/19/2010
A new report from the National Association of Realtors, Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing, explores the impact of stable housing and the positive social outcomes resulting from homeownership. Homeowners who are more active in their communities benefit from improved education op
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08/19/2010
No matter which way you look at it, buying a home is a major investment. But for many New Jersey homebuyers, it can be an even more expensive process than it needs to be. Don't fall prey to the many common and costly mistakes which can trap you, such as: paying too much for the home you want los
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08/12/2010
Real estate experts often refer to the impact and strategies of "motivated sellers," but the needs of motivated buyers are seldom addressed. New Jersey home buyers can have many motivations for wanting to buy quickly: a desire to take advantage of low interest rates, the need to address their hou
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08/05/2010
NewsGeni.us recently ran a story about the scams targeting sellers who are in short sale situations. While geared for Florida, we in Mercer County and surrounding communities in New Jersey have our share of homes valued below what the owners paid. Here are some possible scams. 1. Bogus Realtor
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08/05/2010
While total sales decreased in July, rates hit historic lows week after week, so the buying power of buyers has increased substantially this year. That means more house for the money and long-term savings. My next blog will explore reasons why buyers should not wait to invest in this market.Her
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08/03/2010
Realtor.Mag recently published a valuable article on real estate scams and mortgage fraud. If you work with a reputable Mercer County Realtor and check references for your lender, you may be able to protect yourself. But be aware of these schemes. "Mortgage fraud is pervasive: An estimated $4 b
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07/29/2010
We have a lot of different architectural styles in our area of New Jersey, from homes on the National Historic Register to new construction. We tend to call them all "colonial" but as this pictorial post shows, there are several ways to describe our architectural diversity. Take a look at "Can Y
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07/23/2010
The extension for miliary buyers passed by Congress last year is not widely known, so here is some information from IRS.gov. " The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, which was signed into law on Nov. 6, 2009, extends and expands the first-time homebuyer credit allowed by p
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07/23/2010
