Morristown NJ Wishes You a Happy Valentine's Day A dear friend of mine who is also a long time Morristown NJ resident sent this to me today.  She drew it and it seems very appropriate, so I thought I'd share it with you.Wishing you all much love and happiness not only today, but all year long!  Morristown NJ is a great place to live and filled with creative residents.Think you might like to live in Morristown or Morris township NJ?  Call Sue on 973-214-5872. 02/14/2008

Morristown NJ, There is a powerful new MLS Search Tool available to Morristown Home Shoppers.  I worked long and hard with Real Estate Webmasters to get my Custom IDX MLS Search just right.  Check it out.  it is really cool.Morristown NJ Homes For SaleMorristown NJ, Where many battles of the Revolutionary war were fought.  Morristown is just full of history, and full of wonderful things to see and do.  When thinking of moving in Morris County New Jersey, Morristown is the place to look at.  There is even New Construction Going on in Morristown NJ:Vail Mansion - Luxury Condominiums priced from 700K to 1.2MVail Commons - Entry Level Luxury Condominiums priced from 450K to 650KDeHart Place - Luxury Townhomes up to 3600 Sqft priced from 1.2m to 1.3mMore new construction condominiums coming ... 02/12/2008

Attention New Jersey Voters, Political Rant Coming Right At You!!New Jersey on Sunday became the second state to enter a compact that would eliminate the Electoral College's power to choose a president if enough states endorse the idea.Governor Jon Corzine has signed legislation that approves delivering the state's 15 electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote. The Assembly approved the bill last month and the Senate followed suit earlier this month.What does this mean for New Jersey's presidential vote?  It means that it really does not matter who wins the state wide vote, if the national vote winner is from the other party, the presidential candidate who lost New Jersey's vote wins New Jerseys vote.  Have you every heard of such a socialist, anti democratic, anti votin... 01/14/2008

Warning GREAT NJ REAL ESTATE DEAL ALLERT!! Well, 2007 is done and gone and it really was not that bad of a year for Convent Station Real Estate.  For home sellers who over priced their homes 2007 seemed really bad, but for the home sellers who priced their homes right and hired a good REALTOR who could market their home on the Internet really well 2007 was not too bad. 2008 looks to be another year like 2007 so if you are thinking about selling be sure to interview a Morris Township REALTOR who is a savvy Internet marketer and you will get your home sold faster and for more money.If you are a home buyer, give me James Boyer REALTOR Morris County, a call I can find you some really great deals on homes.James Boyer REALTOR, Is a proud member of the Convent Station community in Morris Towns... 01/03/2008

Once again the Morristown town council is once again trying to give Mayor Donald Cresitello a pay raise.  The council has started a new petition in which 5 percent of Morristown's registered voters needed to sign the petition in order for the question to be placed on the ballot.Many feel that the $6000 a year pay increase for a part-time mayor in a town which claims to be cash strapped is out of line.  $6000 would amount to a 23% pay increase as compared to the Morristown public employees who have been getting 3% raises each year.Much of Morristown's budget comes from property taxes which are trending to be about 40% higher than surrounding Morris Township property taxes.  The pay raise being sought for the Morristown Mayor is important because once it passes the Morristown council will... 12/30/2007

Morristown NJ Real Estate Ths is clearly a maket where the buyer has more control and can negotiate on the home.  I believe sellers are pricing their Morristown homes in accordance.  I try to submit something that is fair and not insulting to the seller.  I'd like to pose a question.Assuming the home is not new on the market, so there probably won't be a bidding war. What % of the list price do you think is a good starting point for an offer on a home in Morristown NJ?Susan Zanzonico, Keller Williams Realtor - Morristown NJ Real Estate, Also specializing in Harding NJ Real Estate @ 973-214-5872 or Email: szanzonico@optonline.net 12/28/2007

Morristown NJ Real Estate  There are alot of homes on foreclosure now and buyers are hoping to get a deal.  Maybe you can...just be careful.  Be sure to do your homework on how much money you may need to invest in a neglected property to bring it up to speed.  Have a professional take a look at the property and give  you an estimate...tell them to pad it...worst case scenario.  Then I would say, search your heart and soul to see if you have it in you for the long haul on this propery for the renovations involved.  Its not for everyone, but it can be profitable...just evaluate the situation completely so know what you are getting into!!Call Susan Zanzonico on 973-214-5872 for all your Morristown NJ Real Estate needs, I also specialize in Harding NJ Real Estate and towns along the Mid-Tow... 12/22/2007

Take the kids to see Santa and celebrate the holidays at the Morristown Green!The month-long celebration will feature various activities including a train ride around the green, holiday concerts, and ice sculpting demonstrations. Of course, Santa Claus himself will be in his house and available to visit and have his picture taken with kids from one to ninety-two. Click the link below for more details.http://www.morristown-nj.org/special_events2.html?id=1034272985  12/19/2007

The Morristown New Jerseys real estate market seems to have bottomed out now after dropping in the spring and early summer of 2007.  The only real price declines we are continuing to see are from home sellers who over priced their homes when they listed them. What does this all mean for Morristown New Jersey home sellers?  If you want to sell, this is a great time to get started while the home inventory levels in and around Summit are down.  The real jump in new home listings will likely come in March and early April of 2008.  If you can get your home listed on the market long before all the competition hits in March and at a proper price, you likely will get your house sold for a fair price in a reasonable time frame. What does this mean for Morristown New Jersey area home buyers?  The... 12/18/2007

The Morristown NJ Planning Board will meet tonight to discuss the possibility of building 66 affordable condos on Court Street.  This is a great location....literally one block from the center of town.  Pulte Homes will be presenting this proposal for the condos to be priced between $400-$700K, 1200 to 2800 square feet. These are approximate estimates and of course, Morristown has to concur.If this is approved, they could be breaking ground in March or April.  For additional information on Morristown or surrounding areas visit my website. 12/10/2007

Morris Township (Morris Twp.) homes were still selling in November of 2007.  It is most assuredly a buyers market, but some buyers are getting out there and getting the great real estate deals that a buyers market brings.  Here are the homes which sold and closed in Morris Township this past month.MLSAddress L Price StyleBedsBathsGARBSMT S Price  DOM2434350306 PITNEY PLACE $   279,900.00 Condo210N $   250,000.00  632452550114 FAIRCHILD AVE $   329,000.00 Colonial31.11Y $   317,000.00  20244515116 BRIANT AVE $   389,016.00 CapeCod321Y $   360,000.00  2523938331 CRAIG RD $   419,900.00 CapeCod312Y $   407,500.00  164243667845 KNOLLWOOD DR $   609,000.00 Colonial42.12Y $   585,000.00  4224283468 Manchester $   999,000.00 Colonial533Y $   999,000.00  58241955635 BLACKBERRY LN $1,150,000.00 ... 12/10/2007

One of the Luxury town home complexes in Morristown NJ is located at DeHart Place.  They're stunning and pricing starts at $1,260,000.The brochure lists some of their features as follows:Distinctive enclave of limited edition Townhomes impeccably finished to surround you with convenience and sophistication4 stories of luxury showcasing 3400 square feet of wonderfully inviting living spacePremium finishes including hardwood flooring, granite and marble surfaces, magnificent cabinetry and crown moldingsViking gourmet kitchen, gas fireplace, recreation room with wet bar and wine cooler, spacious loft with full bath and state-of-the-art multimedia packagePersonal elevators and 2 car garagesI will add to that by saying they are within walking distance to the town center and historic Morristo... 12/06/2007

There were 16 homes that sold and settled in Morristown this past month.  Several of them were new construction condos from DeHart Place.  The Morristown real estate market seems to keep moving along as some home buyers brave all the bad news realizing that when the news is the worst, is the best time to get a great deal. AddressLpriceStyleBedsBathsGARBSMTSprice DOM50 Elm Street Unit 3A185000OneFloor010N177000 7320 South Street249900FirstFlr110N243000 65320 South Street 16C333700TwnIntUn22.10Y315000 6341 Mt. Kemble Avenue339000HighRise220N320000 1112-I DORADO DRIVE349900TwnIntUn22.10Y335000 10245 Atno Ave399000Colonial312Y370000 153 COLLINS DRIVE419000TwnIntUn22.11N419000 11145 WASHINGTON AVE425000Colonial422Y417500 4829 KENMUIR AVE450000Custom321Y445000 1048 THOMAS TRAIL459000TwnIntUn3... 12/04/2007

It always amazes me how some sellers shop around strictly by commission.  They don't even seem to care what services are offered thereby justifying a higher or lower fee.  I get emails all the time just wanting to know the fee.  I try to avoid this discussion before discussing what I will do to position and sell your home for the most money as quickly as possible.  However, sometimes its just hard to escape.  There are so many factors such as location and pricing that will come into play.  If a buyer wants to put a high price tag on the home, it will likely sit for a while or forever and not sell.  In this case, the fee wouldn't matter as it will never be paid out.  If the client is willing to price at or below market value, this is another story.  I have also started breaking down the ... 12/02/2007

Personalize your e-mail with your own handwriting.Handwritten e-mail for the holidays.You can use your own handwriting as a personal font for your e-mail and word documents.  Go to fontifier.com and print out your template for letters, symbols, and numbers.  Print each one as you normally would hand write, scan the page, e-mail it back and then you can preview your personal handwriting font.  If you like it, you can purchase it and download the font for nine dollars.Not a bad deal for the creative types out there.Jim.James BoyerNJ Realtor AssociateRE/MAX Properties UnlimitedOne Madison AveMorristown, NJ 07960Morristown Real Estate 973-647-0253 (Direct)973-539-6300 (Office) 11/26/2007

Morristown & Morris Twp Condo's The Condominiums at Moore Estate located along Woodland Avenue in Convent Station near the border with Madison New Jersey, are conveniently located just a short walk to the Convent Station Train Station where you can catch the New Jersey Transit line into Manhattan NYC.  Moore Estate offers a blend of Townhouse atmosphere and freedom from outside maintenance that Condo living provides.  Built in the early to mid 1990's with brick and vinyl exteriors. With home prices in Moore Estate being between $585,000 and $1,237,000 (Depending on condition) in 2007 Moore Estate Condominiums offer a affordability, luxury, and convenient living alternative to single family homes.Here are the home sales for Moore Estate Morris Township New Jersey for 2007 so far:Address ... 11/26/2007

Morris County Condo and Townhome Buyers The Condominiums at Convent Mews located on the border of Morristown and Morris Township are conveniently located just a short walk to the Convent Station Train Station where you can catch the New Jersey Transit line into Manhattan NYC.  Convent Mews offers a blend of Townhome atmosphere and freedom from outside maintenance that Condo living provides.  Build in the late 1970's to early 1980's with stucco exteriors and tile roofs Convent Mews has a kind of Sunny almost tropical look to the outside.With home prices in Convent Mews being between $315,000 and $410,000 (Depending on condition) in 2007 Convent Mews Condominiums offer a affordable and convenient living alternative to single family homes.Here are the home sales for Convent Mews Morristown... 11/24/2007

Wondering if it is a good time to be thinking of buying a home in Morristown New Jersey?  Is the news media right this time when they say this is a bad time to by, or as usual are they wrong again?Being as I am a Professional Realtor, you may think that I am a bit biased, but that is OK, I can let the facts speak for them selves.  Right now is a great time to be a home buyer.  Very few people have the guts to be out their looking at homes and to make a offer on the right one.  That is what makes it such a great time to be a home buyer.  Their are home sellers out their who have to sell.  They will sell for what is reasonable to the home buyers and they are OK with that.If you otherwise might wait until summer of 2008, think about it again, the fall of 2007 likely can bring you a better ... 11/08/2007

Home buyers, what is one of the first things most of you will think to do in your new home?  That's right, Paint, but is a paint brush the same as any other paint brush?  What should you look for in a paint brush?The ultimate test of a paint brush's quality is how well it picks up and releases paint.  Unfortunately, you cannot check that in the hardware-store aisle, but here are some other things you can look for.  Tapered Tips Look at the paint brush in profile.  The tips should come to a tapered point-this will give you more control because they form into a narrow line as you press the brush against your trim.Full Body A wood or cardboard spacer creates a space that, on good paint brushes, holds a reservoir of paint.  On cheap paint brushes, a thick spacer is used to offset fewer bris... 10/29/2007

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) conducted a poll of some 700 homeowners.  The results showed that 51% thought there home would be covered in the event of the main water supply line to their home breaking and flooding their home.  Nope sorry that is not covered by your typical homeowners insurance.  35% of the homeowners surveyed thought that normal homeowners insurance would cover in the event of a earthquake.Though earthquakes are usually thought of as being especially destructive, fortunately here in New Jersey we don't have the earthquakes.  Floods on the other hand are especially bad.  According to (NAIC) 90% of natural disasters are accompanied by some form of flooding, and unless you have purchased a flood insurance policy you likely are out of luck.Your... 10/25/2007