Morristown NJ Real Estate Market Update MAY 2014 by Bob Zorechak - GRI, ABR, e-PRO   The numbers for Morristown are mostly down across the board for MAY 2014 with the exception of the 12 month rolling sales volume: The rolling 12 month sales volume has increased by 22 units (13%) - Last year: May 2012 thru May 2013  (166 homes sold) as compared to the current period: May 2013 thru May 2014 with (178 homes sold).  This is a significant reversal from negative territory (last month was down 50 units (18%) to positive territory for May. The May year-to-date numbers are down by 35% or (28) units (very similar to last month) when you compare it to last year's year-to-date total (80 homes sold) to the current period with (52 homes sold).  This breaks a cycle of 3 consecutive years of increas... 07/12/2014

  Morristown NJ Real Estate - Market Update APRIL 2014 by Bob Zorechak - GRI, ABR, e-PRO   The numbers for Morristown are down modestly across the board for APRIL 2014: The rolling 12 month sales volume has decreased by 50 units (18%) - Last year: April 2012 thru April 2013  (280 homes sold) as compared to the current period: April 2013 thru April 2014 with (330 homes sold). The April year-to-date numbers are down by 37% or (23) units when you compare it last year's year-to-date total (62 homes sold) to the current period with (39 homes sold). The monthly volume for the number of sales occurring last April (19 homes sold), as compared  to this April (14 homes sold) is down by 26% or (5) units. The volume of Pending Sales (Under Contract) as of the last day of April 2014 is also running ... 06/15/2014

This Thursday evening at 6:30pm, February 27, 2014 the Morris Museum will be hosting A Night of Bourbon and Beards.  The event celbrates the "Long and Short of It."  They will also be celebrating the manly "art" of shaving and sipping bourbon.   There will be a Bourbon tasting, food to sample, craft brews, cigar rolling as well as a beard contest and a live Jazz performance.  Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. 02/25/2014

The Moore Estate, Convent Station NJ 2013 Condo/Townhouse Home Sales The Moore Estate ... New Jersey's premier location for luxury lifestyle living.      Search the MLS The Moore Estate, since its construction in the 1990's, has consistently been a sought-after community because of its abundant amenities and unparalleled location, minutes from the bustling downtown villages of both Morristown and Madison, NJ. More reasons why everyone in New Jersey loves the condos and townhouses of The Moore Estate:- Outdoor pool, tennis courts and clubhouse with catering kitchen and party room- Close proximity to Morristown Memorial Hospital - Easy ride to Newark Liberty International Airport- Minutes to Convent Station NJ Transit MidTown Direct train to New York City- Near all the best Morristown has... 12/13/2013

NEW Listing - Like New 3BR, 2.5 bath Morristown NJ townhouse For Sale Stunning townhome in the heart of Morristown NJ - only a few blocks from The Green and all the dining, shopping and entertainment options that have turned Morristown into the premier destination in Morris County! Built in 2007 and improved and upgraded in every way by a meticulous owner - custom window treatments and custom closets add to the first class quality construction and details of this spacious, bright and open plan townhouse for sale for the first time in Morristown NJ. Basics:  large master suite, plus two more spacious bedrooms.  Open floor plan living and dining and a gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless appliances.  Gleaming wood floors.  Second floor laundry.  Full, finished basement ideal rec roo... 12/01/2013

The Moore Estate, Convent Station, NJ ~ Real Estate Market Report The Moore Estate...Luxury Living in Convent Station, NJ. Everyone wants to buy their next home in The Moore Estate! These Convent Station condos and townhouses are selling in less than two weeks, at or above asking price! The Moore Estate Recent Sales: 17 Pippins Way - Taylor Model, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Sold for $975,000 50 Davenport Place - Lindsley Model, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Sold for $455,000 6 Gatehouse Court - Billings Modeks, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Sold for $429,500 Located minutes from NJ Transit Midtown Direct Train Line, the Moore Estate is a commuters dream location in Convent Station, NJ. Resort-at-home living at its finest. The Moore Estate community amenities include an outdoor pool, tennis courts and spaciou... 06/13/2013

Are you looking for a Home Stager in Morris County?  Well look no further because Kristine Ginsberg, the owner of Elite Staging and Redesign is the best!   The importance of hiring a Home Stager for your Morris County home If you are looking to sell your Morris County home, Home Staging is a critical component to making sure it sells faster and at the optimum price.  Why?  Because Staging helps you sell your home at it's best!  A talented Home Stager like Kristine Ginsberg can make a tremendous difference on how quickly your hone sells.  She knows where it makes sense to invest vs. where it doesn't. She has an awesome eye for color and furniture arrangement to help maximize the appeal of your home for the the buyers in Morris County.    Kristine is very practical and reasonably priced. ... 02/08/2013

 Capturing Memories with Photography – Anyone Can do it! As some of you know, I love photography which comes in very handy as a NJ home stager, capturing the highest quality MLS photos for my clients. In the last few months I noticed the quality of my pictures were declining and it was time for a new camera.   For Christmas, my husband Marty gave me a new NikonD3200, and it’s my favorite camera yet. Truth be told, I’m not the most patient person and like to snap and go. I’m not a camera wiz by any means. However, I do know a good shot when I see one... It’s rare that we have snow in North, NJ for Christmas so I capitalized on Mother Nature’s magical gift of a pristine, winter wonderland with my new camera. Getting outdoors and visiting nearby parks was so peaceful and quiet, it was a gi... 12/30/2012

Are you looking for carpeting for your home in Morristown NJ? Whether you're looking for carpeting for your bedroom, living room, family room or basement or even the whole house, we know it can be challenging to find the right carpet. How do you know which type of carpet is best for each setting? Which is right for your home and your budget? Which types are better for steps and high traffic areas? Which colors work best? Which ones last longer and which hide or repel dirt the best? Who should you have install your carpet? There's really a lot to consider and sometimes it gets overwhelming and more confusing when you go to a store. Well here's where we can help. We make finding carpeting simple. We "bring the store to your door." That way, you can see the samples in your own lighting - t... 07/01/2012

Are you looking for hardwood flooring for your home in Morristown, NJ? Or, if you already have hardwood flooring, we can stain and refinish it for you. We know it can be challenging to find the right hardwood. How do you know which type of hardwood is right for you and your home? Which wood species and color will look best and last longest? Which ones work with your budget? Who should you have install the hardwood floors? Well here's where we can help. We make finding hardwood flooring simple. We "bring the store to your door." That way, you can see the samples in your own lighting - the way it will look in real life. We'll help you color coordinate with your paint and furniture colors. We'll help you find hardwoods that stand up well to pets or work well in kitchens. Just let us know w... 06/29/2012

Morristown NJ Downtown Pictures on a Beautiful Night Some pretty Morristown NJ downtown pictures taken while out and about last night.  Now you see why I love living here and selling real estate in and around this town.  It's filled with culture, charm, great restaurants, energy and things to do.  This is the downtown center for Morris Township New Jersey as well. Susan Zanzonico - 973-214-5872 for Morristown NJ Real Estate assistance whether you're Buying a home or Selling your home.  Let me show you Morristown homes for sale or find out the value of your Morristown home with a free Comparative Market Analysis. 06/13/2012

  Morristown Agway: Voted #1 Garden Center in Morris County I wasn’t surprised when I learned that Morristown Agway Garden Center was voted number 1 in all of Morris County, NJ. They have a huge selection of plants, shrubs, trees, annual and perennial flowers along with pots and urns and  every product necessary to maintain a healthy garden and lawn. By my second visit to Agway, Chuck Stoviak, the Nursery Manager introduced himself and has been helping me build my 4 year garden ever since. Whenever I stop by to pick up more flowers and garden products (which is often) Chuck is always there answering all my questions, helping me with all my gardening needs, including getting all my purchases into my car. Morristown Agway not only has the best selection of healthy plants and herbs, they t... 06/02/2012

Three weekend ago, I had an opportunity to host an open house for a fabulous new listing in Morris Township, New Jersey.  The home came on the market on Friday, I did the first open house on Sunday.  By the next morning, the home had three offers and is now under contract.Two weekends ago, I had an opportunity to host an open house for another great new listing - this time in Parsippany.  The home came on the market the Thursday before I did the open house.  This home is now under contract.What makes these homes so special that they received offers in no time while others languish on the the market for months, even years?  It first begins with effective pricing - not only from the agent relaying the importance of making sure the home is priced right from the beginning, but also from the... 04/10/2012

  Spring is officially here!  Not only are you seeing the signs of Spring with the daffodils and flowering trees blooming, but you definitely see an increase in the number of open houses on the weekend.  Open houses can be a positive - and some say, vital - part of marketing a home for sale.   When I first began my real estate career, I will admit, I thought (and sometimes, occasionally do) that open houses are ineffective.  But, as a proceeded in my career I found out not only be effective but I found out I can actually sell homes! I think that holding and effective open house begins with two critical items:  1) Having the mindset of where, first and foremost, to sell the property I am hosting 2) Necessary preparation Without these two items, I notice that my open houses, unfortunately... 04/03/2012

    Morristown NJ Real Estate 2011 Annual Market Report                                by Bob Zorechak - GRI, ABR, e-PRO   Find out the latest real estate market information for Morristown NJ through 2011in addition to a look back at the years in between to 2005. See what the trends are indicating and what is next for the Morristown NJ real estate market. If you are considering buying and or selling a home in 2012 in Morristown NJ, this valuable annual market report is an absolute must read. Attention... all residential real estate is local! Not everything you read about online, in the papers and hear through major media outlets about the housing market is correct or relevant, especially when information is presented on a "national" or "regional" basis. There are many factors that make ... 02/04/2012

Have you ever typed your name in a search engine to see what comes up? Ever been surprised by the results? Prior to starting in the real estate business, I really didn’t care what might have been on Google, Yahoo or any other search engine about me (because there was probably not much on the internet). But now that I am more proactive with establishing not only a web presence, but a business, I decided to review how my SEO & marketing efforts are going. I recently did a Google search of my name to see what came up and imagine my surprise I saw….Backwoods Thickness! What (or who) is Backwoods Thickness? Backwoods Thickness is the moniker for a lovely lady who happens to have a dating advertisement on a website. Not only does she have the same name as me, but is the same age as I am. Imag... 09/08/2011

Source This is a great time to start thinking about this. I hope it's not too late for many of you. The East Coast has been hit very hard and many have lost so much. Use these tactics to create a home inventory after a casualty loss to support an insurance claim.   Despite your best intentions, you never got around to creating a home inventory, a detailed list of your belongings, for insurance purposes. Now that you’ve suffered a theft or casualty loss, you’re kicking yourself. All isn’t lost: There are strategies you can use to approximate a home inventory after the fact and assign value to your damaged or destroyed possessions. Lita Epstein, co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Accounting, suggests first checking your insurance policy to see what’s covered and to what degree. Id... 09/06/2011

Morris County Stager: The 10 Most Important, Cost-Effective, Fixes When Selling Your Home ! As a Morris County Home Stager, I've compiled a list of the most important tasks to complete before putting your home on the market... 1. Master bedrooms and baths should appeal to both sexes - if yours is gender specific, balance it with some masculine/ feminine accessories - pillows, art, greenery, a well placed throw and use neutral bedding - your grandmother's homemade quilt isn't going to cut it!   2.  Walk through each room as if you were a buyer  - can you move freely about? If not, open up the space by eliminating excess furniture to create easy traffic flow. when selling - less is always more! 3. If possible rent a small local storage space to put excess furniture, personal items, knickk... 02/26/2011

The Metropolitan at 40 Park...Live on the Green, Take on the Town.  Last week I wrote about the immenent rollout of five new models at 40 Park. Having previewed these stunning residences today, its evident why this Community has garnered highest accolades: the Pillars of the Industry Award, recognized as the "Best Mid-Rise Condominium Community" in the nation!   This redevelopment was the genius of Roseland Property Company and Woodmont Properties from conception to completion. Set perfectly in the heart of Morristown, these glorious residences feature 30 unique floor plans from 825 to over 3200 square feet.  Further, all 13 penthouses are completely unique in design! I had the privilege of previewing Penthouse #607 (among the five other models), a 2,580 square foot dream home, with 2 b... 02/10/2011

The Metropolitan at 40 Park is a distinctive seven-story building with a spectacular view of the lovely Morristown Green.  This exceptional Community features 76 luxury condominium residences, with upscale amenities and services.  The street-level retail space, known as The Shoppes on the Green offers just over 70,000 square-feet of retail space. The mixed-use development is part of a $300 million redevelopment effort underway by Roseland Property Company and Woodmont Properties.  Morristown, gracious and historic, offers unique shops, cafes, boutiques, restaurants and theatres that will appeal to a wide spectrum of tastes and lifestyles. The Metropolitan at 40 Park was previously home to the well-known Epstein's Department Store in Morristown, New Jersey.  The redevelopment in the area... 01/26/2011