buying a home: Writing a better description to sell your home - 02/17/09 10:16 AM
Selling your home during this current recession is sometimes more frustrating then many would like to admit. When your home is marketed for sale, the thing that most people will see first (and first impressions are of utmost importance... they either keep their attention or move on very quickly), are the … (4 comments)
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buying a home: First-time Homebuyers... get moving! - 01/08/09 01:12 PM
First time homebuyers are still entitled to a tax credit for purchasing a home through July 1, 2009. For some more information you can click here.
A brief explaination of the benefits you can expect from this credit is that if you are a first time home buyer (defined by the … (2 comments)
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buying a home: What is PMI, and do I have to pay it? - 01/07/09 10:44 AM
PMI or "Private Mortgage Insurance" is insurance that lenders require from homebuyers who obtain loans that are more than 80 percent of their home's value. In other words, buyers with less than a 20 percent down payment are normally required to pay PMI. This insurance is paid monthly as part of the … (2 comments)
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buying a home: Tips on what to do when it's time to show your home... if you really want it to sell - 03/07/08 03:09 PM
If you're listing with a real estate agent, you will likely be asked to leave when the house is shown. I know that "there's no place like home" but, even if your agent doesn't suggest it, you should make sure you are not home.
Take "Spot" and the kids for a … (5 comments)
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buying a home: New Jersey has the highest amount of Millionaire households in the country - 01/11/08 02:21 PM
This has been all over the news today, and I even heard them joking on the radio that "New Jersey residents would have to be millionaires to pay THOSE taxes!" I can tell you first hand that not all of our population is so wealthy. But it is great that our … (0 comments)
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buying a home: What do I need to do to prepare for my open house or showing? - 01/03/08 12:58 PM
Want to impress the house hunters that are looking at your home?
Want to make them walk away and never forget what they saw when they entered your home?
It's true that buyers are looking at everything that is out there in your price range, and they will compare EVERY detail. … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Cold, dark and vacant OR warm, cozy and inviting.... Which would you choose? - 12/13/07 11:33 AM
Imagine you are out looking for a home and it's mid-December. A crisp chill is in the air and it feels a little like snow. Maybe you don't have to imagine it, maybe you really are looking for a nice new home! Many buyers need to find that perfect home to … (4 comments)
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buying a home: "It's the Holiday Season.... so please take my house off the market" - 11/18/07 07:52 PM
PLEASE do not make this mistake.... there are many, many reasons that the holiday's are the all time BEST time to market your home! Do not think that you will be bothered constantly by buyer's wanting to interrupt your family celebrations. Chances are that when you are doing your celebrating, so … (2 comments)
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buying a home: Low-ball offers are rolling in.... - 10/02/07 07:53 PM
Almost daily now, I am receiving offers from buyers that are trying to take advantage of the desperate market that we are all hearing about. We all know what the news is broadcasting daily, and the dull-drums of how bad they say the current real estate market is. Who can blame … (2 comments)
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buying a home: 6.2 Acres plus a huge home and detached 6 car garage for under $400,000??? Yes it's true! - 09/06/07 12:50 PM
6385 Lake Road, Newfield (Franklin Township), NJ 08344
$399,900
Spaciousness, privacy, seclusion, location... have it all in your custom built estate home, close to it all, yet nestled on six (6.22)serene acres of pure paradise.
You'll have room for your family and those out of town guests with all the space in these 5 … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Sellers.... please take the dogs out yourself....please! - 07/02/07 01:04 PM
I showed a house last week, twice. The owners showing instructions were... "when you get there let the two friendly dogs out the back sliding door, then let them in again before you leave." OK, so this sounds easy enough. Off I go.... I meet the client, take them to the … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Remember, WE are in this TOGETHER!! - 07/02/07 11:48 AM
Remember, when you hire a Realtor, that Realtor has a obligation to act in YOUR BEST INTEREST! It is of utmost importance to let your agent know what ever is relevant. I can't tell you how often clients come to me and keep information from me, for fear that it will hurt … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Radon in your South Jersey Home? - 04/20/07 07:41 AM
This is such a huge topic, and many home buyers are not aware of what it even is, so I thought posting some information would be helpful to buyers. My own home and many that I have worked with have had issues with Radon.
What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, invisible, … (2 comments)
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buying a home: Virtual Tour for 55 Fox Hollow Lane in Sewell, NJ - 04/19/07 12:31 PM
The virtual tour has been posted and can be seen at www.circlepix.com/home/MP8D2A . Don't miss out on seeing and/or showing this beautiful home.
Luxury, convenience, spaciousness, privacy... have it all! Be the envy of all your friends when you invite them into your grand 2 story foyer. Enjoy all the luxuries that … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Buyers... please understand, we are as accomodating as possible, but.... - 03/08/07 10:01 PM
Here is a call I often get:
Potential Buyer: Hi, I just saw a house you listed, and I'd really like to see it.
Me: OK, great... which one?
Potential Buyer: Oh, it looks like the house number is 123. How long will it take you to get here?
Get the point, this caller (and many … (0 comments)
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buying a home: So many new developments... where is it leading? - 03/08/07 08:59 PM
I was asked a question the other day, and I am interested in finding out what anyone else's thoughts are. I live in an area that was mostly large farms, but within the last few years has started to explode with development after development of 4000 square foot homes and above. … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Who REALLY sets the price that a house sells for? - 03/07/07 07:51 AM
This is a question that many people THINK they know the answer to, but it simply is the BUYER. A seller can think they can price their home anywhere they want, and shoot for the stars, but the buyers will not make offers, or worse yet, not even come to look. … (0 comments)
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buying a home: New Home Listed for Sale - 03/06/07 04:11 PM
New home listed for sale in Washington Township, Sewell, New Jersey
55 Fox Hollow Lane, Surrey Lake, Sewell, NJ 08080
Luxury, Seclusion, Convenience, Privacy...have it all! Be the envy of your friends when you invite them into your 2 story foyer & entertain them formally in your elegant Living & Dining rooms. Enjoy … (0 comments)
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buying a home: 50 Tips to Properly Prepare and Stage Your Home (Part 2 of 3) - 03/06/07 08:31 AM
INSIDE:
After you've tackled the exterior of your home, head inside. The goal here is to make everything look more spacious, more organized, brighter, warm, and homey.
1. No matter what the season, do your spring cleaning. Clean houses sell a lot easier than dirty ones.
2. About the cheapest way to make rooms … (0 comments)
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buying a home: 50 Tips to properly prepare and stage your home (Part 3 of 3) - 03/06/07 08:28 AM
WHEN YOUR HOME IS SHOWN:
When it's time for Diane Testa, or another agent, to show your home, all your preparations will be worth it. But there are a few final tips that can add that little extra magic.
1. Before prospective buyers walk in the door, give your home the welcoming aroma … (0 comments)
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