Holland Township NJ 08848 Data on Homes for Sale, April 2011 - Hunterdon County Real Estate Market Reports While low-priced foreclosure homes for sale and an estate dominated Holland Township NJ 08848 closings during March, the higher priced houses are beginning to move now too!  As of April 23, the GSMLS system reports that the 4 that went Under Contract this month range from asking prices of $344,000 - $549,000.  Despite the huge surge in new listings, the market absorption rate (inventory) as of today is just 7.6 months.  Clear signs of an improving picture, based on my analysis of up-to-date market data! Here is MLS data you may search for Homes for Sale in Holland Township NJ 08848. Then call or text me at 973-493-8216. Let's go take a look! You can find all my updates at: Market S... 04/23/2011

Meet Irene Kennedy, a great Real Estate Agent serving Northwestern NJ - primarily Warren County and Hunterdon County homes for sale   For several new real estate marketing initiatives I've undertaken, it would be great to have a post covering my very favorite topic - myself, the modest Irene Kennedy!  One of the things I hope to show here is that, while I take the business of homes for sale very seriously, I can also inject some appropriate fun into a transaction.  I've categorized some sample posts into topics below.   It was quite an honor for me to become one of the Top 10 NJ real estate professionals who blog.  More important, however, is that my marketing efforts reach a much vaster audience of potential buyers of homes for sale.  When it comes to Internet advertising for real esta... 04/15/2011

Buyer Rebates: Not yet sweeping the nation! SYNERGY MasterMind team response     This challenge is particularly tough because most of the Synergy team are in places where online firms that offer rebates to buyers haven’t yet made their appearance - yet. Although many states changed legislation to permit buyer rebates, so far there has not been much of an impact in some. Our team sees some potential pluses but just has very little experience with this business practice. Our team even discussed passing on this month's challenge.   Gita Bantwal in Pennsylvania has made judicious use of a rebate. She doesn’t advertise it as a business practice because she is – and will remain - a full-service agent. She favors a rebate model based on the time and expertise she invests with her buyers. Sale ... 03/31/2011

Milford Borough NJ 08848 Data on Homes for Sale, March 2011 - Hunterdon County Real Estate Market Reports   I'm eagerly awaiting a burst of spring real estate market activity in Milford NJ!  As of today, March 21, there has been 1 closing on homes for sale this month, so at least the Average Sold Price chart won't look quite as bare next time I update my market report!  One of the Under Contract houses is reportedly closing on the 31st but I make no promises...   We have 16 active homes for sale in Milford.  Some other sellers may join them for the spring market.  I've got a wealth of market data and advertising material to help owners get the most money in the right amount of time.  Call me at 973-493-8216 if you'd like to chat about how I can help get your home into the SOLD category!... 03/21/2011

Holland Township NJ Data on Homes for Sale, March 2011 - Hunterdon County Real Estate Market Reports   As of today, March 21, 2011 the GSMLS indicates there are 32 homes for sale actively listed in Holland Township NJ 08848. The average asking price for these is $375,364.  Take a look at the average SOLD price in February - just $180,250.  Only 3 of Holland's actives are below that number and 2 of them are already in Attorney Review.  Today there are no actives priced between $150K and $250K - a pretty huge gap!   Let's not lose sight, however that the recorded sales last month were unusually low. A few March closings have been too. Clearly, the bargain hunters have been active in Holland Township NJ!   Here is MLS data on active Homes for Sale in Holland Township NJ.  Then call or text... 03/21/2011

A Promise is a Promise. My RainCheck means I owe the Reznikovs a RainDance!   Due to a week's delay in the closing and a long-time commitment I had, I was unable to attend the closing on the lakefront vacation home for sale my "blog buyers" purchased.    My plan had been to video the RainDance at the closing - and make everyone participate.  In addition to being a very, very capable attorney, Marleen Horlacher is also personable so I thought I'd get her in the chorus line too.  Several of my ActiveRain colleagues issued the dreaded "double dog dare" to pull this off.  Yes, I know they will accuse me of engineering the delay to chicken out but it really was a legal issue the sellers had to resolve.  I was sad to miss this important event but couldn't swing it.   Nevertheless, I made a p... 03/17/2011

Appraisal Issues and Recommended Solutions: SYNERGY MasterMind Team to the Rescue!   Traditionally, lenders required Appraisers to fulfill 3 criteria when appraising a home: Comparable sales within 1 mile Within same school district Same style house Today, lenders are requiring the appraisers to find comparable sales that closed within the past six months and sometimes three months. Due to the lack of home sales, appraisers do not have sufficient comparable sales. They are now forced to use comparable sales of different home styles. This is not a true or accurate value of the home in question.   Other Problems with Appraisals   Another issue is in reference to distressed properties, i.e., foreclosures and short sales. Appraisers should not use foreclosed properties in their array of sel... 02/28/2011