We have dozens of excellent buyer articles and information about  todays market. Things are different and if you are going to purchase in this market there are important things you need to know. We're happy to share this information with you. Some of the articles / reports include:

How to Make an offer that will Stick!

5 Ways to out maneuver other buyers!

5-7 costly mistakes buyers make when they fall in love with a house!

How to choose a real estate agent that is a best fit for me!

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Whether you are a first time home buyer or you have not owned a home in 3 years YOU QUALIFY FOR THE FEDERAL TAX CREDIT FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS!!! 

Important News... Buying a Home is an exciting and complex adventure. It can also be a very time-consuming and costly one if you're not familiar with all aspects of the process, and don't have all the best information and resources at hand.The Federal Government is under pressure to extend the Buyer Tax Credit.

One of my specialties is representing the best interests of Princeton area buyers throughout the home buying process. My comprehensive, high-quality services can save you time and money, as well as make the experience more enjoyable and less stressful.

If you're like most people, buying a home is the biggest investment you will ever make. So whether you're buying a starter home, your dream home or an investment property, why not take advantage of my experience as a local market expert for Princeton to make the most informed decisions you can, every step of the way?

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Are you looking for a return on your investment (ROI)?  I'll be listing 3 new properties with Long Term Renters near Trenton High School.  If interested please contact me.  I will have more information next week and will blog on each of them with full details and photos.

- Jerel

Only 3rd Time on the market since 1921 when the home was originally commissioned by the Owners of Kerns Soda Factory.  This 4100 Square Foot Princeton Quarry Stone Tudor boasts 2 Addresses, Two Kitchens 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms Full Basement, View of the Delaware River, and Old World Craftsmanship.  Throughout this home you will find Imported Italian Marble Floors and Walls, Vermont Slate Floors, Oregon White Oak Floors, Original Leaded Glass Windows, Slate Tiled Roof, Oversized Rooms & Walk-In Closets, A Library, Summer Porch, Winter Porch, Full Basement, Two Car Attached Garage, Koi Pond, and so much more...  Asking only $435,000!!!

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Rental: 433 Walnut Lane, Princeton

Remodeled Kitchen, Remodeled Bathrooms, Large Lot, Bonus Room!!! Great Location, Princeton High School.  Close to shopping, dining, commute location. Must see.  Call 609-987-8889 x234 for details

Great Little Rental: 47 Canal View Drive

Beautiful 6 years new, 4 bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom 2300 sqft home with 2 Car Garag & Full Basement located conveniently in Yorkshire Village Development, Across from Tennis Courts is this large home with Full basement.  Peaceful quite setting, great development, close to commute lines of Rte-1, 295, 95, 206, 31.  Just a few blocks from shopping and dining and less than a 10 minute drive to Downtown Princeton.  1st Time Rental - never on the market as a rental before, 1 owner.  Well kept.  Don't wait!

Don't forget to check out the Virtual Tour:

http://www.visualtour.com/applets/flashviewer2/loader.asp?t=1903388&sk=55

That was Easy!

Without too much issues the attorney review process worked out okay.  Nothing too major, an additional parcel of land is now included in the sale of the house...  GREAT to help it Appraise later, The Lot size is now DOUBLE!!!  Can't make anymore land so that was an important win for us.  The transfer of title will also include a personal property item...  which includes an additional parcel of land.

I love this business...

Read Each One Carefully and Think About It a Second or Two

1. I love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you. 
2. No man or woman is worth your tears, and the one who is, wont make you cry..
   
3. Just because someone doesnt love you the way you want them to, doesnt mean they dont love you with all they have.
   
4. A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart
   
5. The worst way to miss someone is to be sitting right beside them knowing you cant have them.
   
6. Never frown, even when you are sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.
   
7. To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
   
8. Dont waste your time on a man/woman, who isnt willing to waste their time on you.
   
9. Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people before meeting the right one, so that when we finally meet the person, we will know how to be grateful.
   
10. Dont cry because it is over, smile because it happened.
    
11. Theres always going to be people that hurt you so what you have to do is keep on trusting and just be more careful about who you trust next time around.
    
12. Dont try so hard, the best things come when you least expect them to.
    
13. REMEMBER: WHATEVER HAPPENS, HAPPENS FOR A REASON.

Take Care,

www.JerelWashington.com

Today I am writing a very difficult contract on a Princeton Property.  Boy I love this work, running back and forth to the township office, Zoning, Planning, Assessors office and the Tax office...  get more details at www.JerelWashington.com.

3/31/09 - The Offer was accepted!  Hurray...  now we just need to get it to closing.  Wish us LUCK!

Next is Attorney Review: What's that?  Well in New Jersey... (Right from the License Book - Chapter 9 Contracts (Principles and Practices of New Jersey Real Estate by Frank W. Kovats, DREI)

ATTORNEY REVIEW has to do with Preparing Contracts.  Real estate agetns are recognized tohave limited authority in the preparation of contracts and in the rendering of advice relative to their area of expertise.  Any person who engages in the practice of law (as it's defined in New Jersey) without a license is a "disorderly person" according to state law.  The Supreme Court of New Jersey has exlusive jurisdiction over the practice of law in our state.

The NJ Bar Association v. NJ Association of Realtors, the court granted a consent judgement confirming an agreement between the parties, providing that real estate brokers would be permitted to fill in the blank spaces in approved standard contract forms for the following types of residential sales and lease agreements:

1. Contracts for the sale of one- to four-family dwellings and vacant one-family lots involving transactions in which the broker has a fee or commission interest.
2. Leases for residential dwellings wieth a term of one year or more in which the broker has a fee or commission interest.

All residential sales contracts and residential leases prepared by real estate licensees must contain, at the top ofthe first page the following language:

THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT THAT WILL BECOME FINAL WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAYS.  DURING THIS PERIOD YOU MAY CHOOSE TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY WHO CAN REVIEW AND CANCEL THE CONTRACT.  SEE SECTION ON ATTORNEY REVIEW FOR DETAILS.

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Notice it says "YOU MAY CHOOSE" which means it is not mandatory.  For the purpose of my blog, let me just say this...  if a standard state contract was REQUIRED TO BE USED there would be NO NEED FOR ATTORNEY'S IN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE.  Attorneys may argue differently (of course they will argue), but that is my opinion due to the following: I've been told that in residential real estate only 3 states even have this type of "Clause". 

In my opinion...  KEEP ATTORNEYS OUT OF RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE! USE STANDARD STATE CONTRACTS ONLY AND PRACTICE FULL DISCLOSURE!

Today I am writing a very difficult contract on a Princeton Property.  Boy I love this work, running back and forth to the township office, Zoning, Planning, Assessors office and the Tax office...

get more details at www.JerelWashington.com  check out my blog for details....