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Berkeley Heights Real Estate Market Conditions - 09/28/07 10:12 PM
Berkeley Heights Real Estate Market ConditionsI continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of real estate trends.  Below you will find Berkeley Heights real estate statistics for the month of September 2007 - we do have just a couple more days left in September - I will update … (1 comments)

Gardening Tips - Bulbs - 09/28/07 09:45 PM
Lowes Garden Club - Fall 2007 Issue:"Secrets to Bulb Success - Make the most of your blooms next spring by arming yourself with a little knowledge.FROSTY MORNINGS - Bulbs can withstand light frosts. If temperatures drop below 29° F, foliage and buds will suffer. Cover flowers or, if the cold lingers several … (0 comments)

Great Rental Listing in Berkeley Heights - $2,500 per month - 09/28/07 04:33 PM
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A Little Paint Goes A Long Way! - 09/28/07 04:04 PM
 New paint makes your home smell clean and neat, and usually can bring sellers top dollar.  How can you tell if it's time?  It's time for new paint if your home has chipped paint, exposed wood, or surfaces that looks faded.  Also, if your carpet is worn, outdated, dirty or an unusual color … (2 comments)

"What's Happening In The Market With Patrick?" - 09/26/07 11:17 PM
The value of the dollar dropped since Bernanke made the surprisingly deep cut to short-term interest rates last Tuesday.   A weaker dollar means more inflation and more inflation, or even the threat of more inflation,  leads to progressively higher mortgage interest rates.  All eyes will be focused on next Friday's 8:30 a.m. release of one of … (0 comments)

Things For Buyers To Avoid Prior to Buying A Home - 09/26/07 10:49 PM
Before you buy your next home, consider the following points.• Don't make major purchases of any kind before buying a new home.  This would include cars, jewelry, electronic equipment, vacations, etc. You want to be able to use all of your available finances towards the purchase of your new home.  After you are in your … (7 comments)

1191 Carlton Terrace, Union, NJ - 09/26/07 09:54 PM
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111 Hampton Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ - 09/24/07 10:56 PM
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60 Rutgers Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ - 09/24/07 10:27 PM
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Fall chipping curbside program begins in Berkeley Heights - 09/23/07 09:20 PM
As reported in The Independent Press Sept. 19, 2007Residents are reminded that the fall chipping program will begin in Section 5 and end in Section 4.  Braches must be placed at curbside prior to the first scheduled date of pick up in the particular sections.  Brush should be placed in neat … (0 comments)

The Backyard - 09/20/07 10:51 PM
The back yard should be neat & tidy. If you have a pool or spa, keep it maintained and constantly cleaned. For those of you that have dogs, be sure to constantly keep the area clean of "debris." If you have swing sets or any jungle gyms for your kids, it … (0 comments)

Landscaping - 09/20/07 10:46 PM
Is your landscaping average for the neighborhood? If not, buy a few bushes and plant them. Do not plant any trees. Mature trees are more expensive, and you will not get back your investment. Also, immature trees do not really add much to the appearance or value of the home. If you … (0 comments)

Fixing Up The House Exterior Prior To Selling - 09/20/07 10:34 PM
Most real estate advice tells you to work on the outside of the house first, but unless there is a major project involved, we believe it is best to do it last. The two main reasons for this are:  the first steps in preparing the interior of the house are easier. … (8 comments)

Understanding The Buyer - 09/13/07 10:21 PM
Unfortunately, the most influential factor in determining your home's appeal to buyers is something you can't control: its location. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, neighborhood quality is the No. 1 reason buyers choose certain homes. The second most influential factor is commute times to work and school.SizeWhile some buyers … (3 comments)

How to price to sell and still make a profit - 09/13/07 10:18 PM
The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale - how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent's knowledge of the market and what's selling - or not selling - will be extremely … (0 comments)

Storage Area Clutter - 09/13/07 09:54 PM
Basements, garages, attics, and sheds accumulate not only clutter, but a lot of junk. These areas should be as empty as possible so that buyers can imagine what they could put in the space. Remove anything that is not essential and take it to a storage area or have a garage … (2 comments)

Furniture Clutter - 09/13/07 09:52 PM
Many people have too much furniture in their rooms - not too much for your own personal living needs - but too much to give the illusion of space that a homebuyer would like to see. You may want to tour some builders' models to see how they place furniture in … (0 comments)

Closet Clutter - 09/13/07 09:51 PM
Closets are great for accumulating clutter. We are talking about extra clothes and shoes - things you rarely wear but cannot bear to be without. Do without these items for a couple of months by putting them in a box and putting them away because these items can make your closets … (0 comments)

Removing Clutter, Though You May Not Think of it as Clutter - 09/13/07 09:48 PM
De-cluttering is the hardest thing for most people to do because they are emotionally attached to everything in their house. After years of living in the same home, clutter collects and may not even be evident to the homeowner. However, it does affect the way buyers see the home, even if … (0 comments)

De-personalize the House - 09/13/07 09:46 PM
The reason you want to "de-personalize" your home is because you want buyers to view it as their potential home. When a potential homebuyer sees your family photos hanging on the wall, it puts your own brand on the home and shatters their illusions about owning the house. Therefore, put away … (0 comments)

Berkeley Heights Real Estate Market Conditions - 09/13/07 08:50 PM
Berkeley Real Estate Market ConditionsI continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Berkeley Heights real estate statistics for the month of August 2007.New homes on the market: 15Number of homes under contract: 8Number of homes closed (sold): 13Avg Days … (0 comments)

 
Real Estate Agent: Barbara Mulcahy, ABR - Your Berkeley Heights Real Estate Source (Re/Max Classic Group)
Barbara Mulcahy, ABR - Your Berkeley Heights Real Estate Source
Berkeley Heights, NJ
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