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New Jersey Real Estate Tips Can the Paint Colors in My Home Help or Hinder a Sale? Can the Paint Colors in My Home Help or Hinder a Sale? Yes, you read that title right. The color of the paint throughout your home can make a huge difference when it comes to actually making a sale. They say your first impression is the most important, and the first thing you’re potential buy […]
New Jersey Real Estate Staging a Home During the Holiday Season Staging a Home During the Holiday Season The housing market hasn’t exactly been easy to deal with recently and the holiday season is typically a lot slower when it comes to finalizing sales. While that doesn’t mean you can’t sell your home during this busy time of year, it does mean you’ll need to work […]
New Jersey Real Estate Market Should I Buy a Short Sale Home? Should I Buy a Short Sale Home? As you work your way through the process of searching for a new home, you’ll very likely come across several that are listed as “short sale” properties. A short sale home is one that is being sold for less than the owner still owes on his current mortgage. […]
New Jersey Real Estate Tips Mortgage Rates Expected to Rise Slightly Going Into 2015 Mortgage rates expected to rise slightly going into 2015 While mortgage rates will reflect an individual’s credit history, income and current debt/income ratios, Freddie Mac predicts average mortgage rates will go from 4.3% to 5.0%. This is widely thought to be the result of an improving U.S. economy. Competition for borrowers and declining credit score […]
New Jersey Real Estate Market Advantages to Buying a Foreclosed Property The Garden State has the highest percentage of foreclosures among mortgaged homes in the country, according to CoreLogic. Another tough statistic to swallow: New Jersey is the state that takes the longest to complete a foreclosure, just over 3 years. Not all parts of NJ see the same tough housing market, but as a whole, […]
New Jersey Real Estate Tips Fall Decorating Trends Fall is in the air! New Jersey is one of the most beautiful states to enjoy this season because of the abundance of trees and a diverse landscape where you can view the transformation from summer to fall off water or land. If you’re looking for creative ways to bring fall into your home, you’ll […]
New Jersey Real Estate Tips 4 Savvy Home Pricing Tricks Selling your home in today’s market may not be as easy as you had hoped, but there are things you can do speed the process along and make buyers feel like they are getting a good deal. An experienced realtor can help with this, as they can inform you of what other properties in your […]
New Jersey Real Estate Market 2014 Summer Real Estate Trends If you haven’t found the home of your dreams yet, don’t panic. This summer is a great time to finally make that investment, but it’s not over yet. You’ll be pleased to know that it’s still a smart time to buy a home, and this won’t be changing anytime soon. In fact, you may see […]
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New Jersey Real Estate Top Benefits of Homeownership Owning a home is more than the American Dream. It’s a decision that offers financial, social and emotional benefits. Still, buying a home is a big step, and the initial costs associated with it can scare people away. If you’re contemplating buying your first home or re-entering the housing market after renting for some time, […]
New Jersey Real Estate Tips Tips for Winning a Bidding War You don’t have to be a bidding man to win a bidding war. Even though the housing market has been slow to recover, many areas are seeing bidding wars on for-sale properties. In fact, it’s not uncommon for some areas to see 10-15 offers on homes the day they go on the market. Low mortgage […]
New Jersey Real Estate Top 3 Turn Offs for Prospective Buyers When listing your home, you probably have many questions. Will the buyers like my home? Does it have an attractive layout? Is it decorated nicely? Is it priced right? The truth is that most buyers form an opinion about a home within minutes, whether they see it online or in person. You want to make […]
New Jersey Real Estate Making the Most of an Open House As a prospective buyer, open houses are a wonderful opportunity to drop by, view a home and meet others in the neighborhood in a semi-relaxed environment. The advantage to an open house is that it’s completely open, and you can drop by during the specific window without an appointment or even being a serious buyer. […]
New Jersey Real Estate Tips 10 Tips for Home Tours Touring homes to buy can be a fun experience, especially as you start your search. It’s always exciting to envision yourself in a new home! Of course, it’s important to be mindful as you walk through the home, because if you do decide to make an offer, you want it to be the right home […]
New Jersey Real Estate Tips Want to Keep Your Security Deposit? Here’s How. No one wants to pay an extra month or two of rent, but it’s common for renters to lose their security deposit at the end of their lease. That money is vital to moving on to another rental unit, or to put toward the purchase of a home, so it’s important that you protect it […]
New Jersey Real Estate 5 Things Homeowners and Buyers Should Watch For This Month It’s no secret that the US economy has had a shaky start in 2014, but this doesn’t mean that things won’t perk up. It will be an interesting selling season to say the least, as everything is rather low: interest rates, housing prices and inventory. If there is enough inventory to keep buyers happy, we […]
New Jersey Real Estate What are the Benefits to Buying a Short Sale? Even though the housing market is strengthening, current buyers will find that inventory is still rather low, and there is a good number of short sale properties to choose from. What is a short sale exactly, and are there benefits to you, the buyer? During a short sale, the homeowners agree to sell the house […]
New Jersey Real Estate Spring Cleaning Tips Before Listing Your Home Before you set that ‘for sale’ sign in front of your yard, there are certain things you need to do to get your home ready to sell. In this post, we want to discuss spring cleaning tips that will get your home looking its best, and hopefully, selling quickly. Now is a great time to […]
New Jersey Real Estate Tips What is a Reverse Mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that is available to homeowners 62 years old and older. The loan allows the homeowners to convert part of the equity they have in their home into cash. This type of loan program is designed to give Americans more financial security, especially during a time when a […]
New Jersey Real Estate Market 7 Secrets to Selling a Home Selling your home? Make the experience smooth sailing by following these seven tips. 1. Price it Right Find out what your home is worth from a realtor. Although online tools can give you a rough estimate, a realtor will have access to all of the recently sold homes in your area. Then, shave 15 percent […]
New Jersey Real Estate 5 Tips for Buying a Home Now is a great time to buy a home: home prices are low and interest rates are low, but they are climbing steadily. The New Jersey market has seen more home sales and faster selling times, reassuring us that the market is indeed improving. If you don’t want to miss out on this buyer’s market, […]