real estate: Did they yank the rug out from under us? - 02/12/09 08:10 AM
The plan for the stimulus bill has changed and the government has decided to remove the proposed $15,000 tax credit for home buyers. I agree that this was an idea that sparked some interest in buying a home for some, but would this have been the thing that would have knocked … (8 comments)
real estate: 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)
real estate: 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)
real estate: 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)
real estate: 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)
real estate: 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)
real estate: ARA... Active Rain Anonymous... Are you addicted? - 04/27/07 09:00 AM
ARA... Active Rain Anonymous... Are you addicted? Are you an Active Rain Addict? If not, you could be! I know that I just love checking out what's going on in the real estate world through other Realtor's eyes. I think this is a great way to see other's opinions on market trends, … (4 comments)
real estate: Where is the friendliest place in the US to live? - 04/22/07 08:55 PM
I have this question often asked to me, "Where is the friendliest place in the US to live?" Many sellers tell me.... "I just don't like my neighbors, so we are moving." They complain that their neighbors are either jealous of them, or dislike them for another reason, but they just don't like … (11 comments)
real estate: 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)
real estate: The "Blank Page Syndrome".... What do I write?? - 04/18/07 01:52 PM
As many bloggers wonder... how do I over come this question? What will I write about? I want to keep it interesting for my readers, and I also want to keep it relevant. Well, the simple way I find to keep things interesting is to tell stories. Keep a notepad with you … (1 comments)
real estate: Competition or Cooperation... Learn from our children! - 03/12/07 01:36 PM
Competition or Cooperation... part 2 This weekend I spent time with my family watching my 11 year old race his Junior Dragster as fast as 76 mph to a win in race after race. My 8 year old daughter also races, and has just started. She doesn't go quite as fast, because of her age, … (0 comments)
real estate: Competition or Cooperation... what are you looking for? - 03/09/07 10:13 AM
Competition or Cooperation?
In life we teach our children to "cooperate" with their others in order to achieve success. They learn this playing sports, in school, etc. So, when do people begin to think that to get ahead you need to beat out the other guy at all cost!
I … (2 comments)
real estate: 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)
real estate: 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)
real estate: 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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The plan for the stimulus bill has changed and the government has decided to remove the proposed $15,000 tax credit for home buyers. I agree that this was an idea that sparked some interest in buying a home for some, but would this have been the thing that would have knocked … (8 comments)
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