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For many people living in or moving to NJ, the best real estate purchase is one that combines the comfort of home with a piece of history. Buying a historic home in Flemington, Clinton or Hunterdon County is fairly common in today’s market, thanks to an incredible real estate climate and one of t...
11/30/2009
Some Plumbing Repairs cant wait. It's important that you know when to make plumbing repairs before they cause major damage to house and home. When your home inspector is done inspecting your new home he or she should inform you of things that need immediate attention. They should also be able to ...
11/30/2009
The top ten reasons to list your home during the holidays. One of the most frequent objections given by sellers for not signing a listing agreement is, the Holidays. But Sellers don't have to let the Holidays stand in the way! By understanding these 11 benefits of listing during the Holidays,...
11/30/2009
Short Sale v. Foreclosure: How They Can Affect Your Credit There's no difference, right? Wrong! Although both a short sale or foreclosure will have adverse affects on your credit, the short sale option is the lesser of the two evils. In June 2008, as a response to the mortgage loan default c...
11/30/2009
Each quarter Zillow tracks Homeowner Confidence by conducting a survey, along with Harris Interactive, to gage homeowner sentiment about the value of their home. When we started 6 quarters ago, perception and reality were quite far apart. But each quarter homeowners have come closer and closer ...
11/30/2009
Today will driving through a couple of local neighborhoods the “PRICE REDUCED” sign riders caught my attention. In an area where some houses seem to fly off the market and others languish it made me wonder what do buyers think when they pull up in front of a house with the “PRICE REDUCED” rider ...
11/30/2009
Home warranties are something I believe in, and yet they are, after all, insurance companies (although usually kinder and gentler) and a 'middleperson'. When you want NEED the repair done, done right the first time and done fast, being proactive and efficient on YOUR end will help you--or your cl...
11/28/2009
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How not to price your home: Take your mortgage balance. Add your credit cards. Throw in your cars. Add a generous portion of all the money you borrowed from relatives. Pile on your down payment for that other house you have your eye on. Last but not least, give yourself an extra 50 grand just fo...
11/28/2009
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Okay, so you've decided to sell your home, you've done everything right, interviewed agents, listened to listing presentations, the whole nine yards. Your agent just called to let you know that your house is now in MLS. You've already gone through and fixed all the problems, removed clutter, you ...
11/09/2009
Ever been confused by media reports of housing prices and the cost of home-ownership? The media usually report median or average prices without really explaining what that means. The news is always talkng about how housing is becoming less and less affordable and that the median price is climbi...
11/09/2009
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