Mint 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, expanded custom home surrounded by woods, on private, level lot.
Kitchen/Dining Room feature updated appliances, cabinets, hardware plus 8 foot slider to rear deck and yard!
Family room is truly a "Great" room for entertaining with almost 400 square feet of space, sliders to yard, windows with custom treatments, access to half bath and laundry room.
Master bedroom is truly a dream come true with 500 square feet of living space, 3 walk-in closets plus another double closet!Bright and sunny, thanks to the many windows!
Luxurious master bathroom features double sinks with custom countertop, oversized shower, soaking tub, ceramic tile flooring and decorator wall tile!
The list of newer or replaced items goes on and on and on!!Including:newer entry door, all carpets replaced, all solid wood interior doors, $3,000 water treatment system recently installed, upgraded light fixtures and ceiling fans, crawl space recently waterproofed and septic field only a few years old.
You won't find a more "move-in condition" home on the market in this price range!
First Time Homebuyers... There is still plenty of time to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit by closing on a home before the November 30, 2009 deadline!
Beautiful, like new, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome with 2 car garage in the luxurious Villages at Meadow Creek.
End unit Temple Model Townhome with 2 car garage is light, bright and airy. Owners have upgraded pre-finished hardwood floors on first level. Kitchen boasts upgraded cabinets and countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace, recessed lights and decorative molding. 4 large bedrooms with lighting and ceiling fans and upgraded baths complete the upstairs. Full daylight basement for all your storage needs!
A fabulous home with a fabulous resort lifestyle!
All this for $2,900 per month!
Resort lifestyle, every day! The Villages at Meadow Creek, Manalapan, New Jersey.
The Villages at Meadow Creek offers 300 luxury townhomes in a family-oriented, country setting in one of New Jersey's most desirable townships! World-class amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, kiddie pool, basketball court, tennis, tot lots and a grand community clubhouse.
For more information on rental opportunities, resale purchases or new construction in The Villages at Meadow Creek, please contact me.
Fall in love the moment you pull up to this meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with full basement and beautiful yard in the Morgan Section of Sayreville.Plenty of curb appeal thanks to the cheerful landscaping and freshly painted covered porch.
Outstanding features of this home include: updated kitchen with solid oak cabinets and full appliance package, newer thermal windows, hardwood flooring, 2 zone hot water baseboard heat, laundry chute to laundry room in full basement which includes ½ bath, rooms for extra storage, plus convenient access to the backyard ready for entertaining with patio, outdoor speakers which are connected to the jukebox where you can play hours of music as you enjoy lazy summer days in the above ground pool, detached oversized garage and frost-free hose bibs.
Excellent location for commuters with nearby access to NYC bus and train.
First Time Homebuyers... There is still plenty of time to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit by closing on a home before the November 30, 2009 deadline!
Custom built in 2005, this beautiful five bedroom two-and-a-half bath brick-front colonial offers a spacious flowing floor plan ideal for today’s lifestyle. The hub of the home is the expansive kitchen with three walls of 42” cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a huge eating area. Off the kitchen is the enormous great room, which features hardwood floors, a coffered ceiling, a gas fireplace and lots of windows. This is a fabulous space for entertaining!Pamper yourself in the wonderful Master Suite that offers a sitting room, a gorgeous tiled bathroom with a Jacuzzi, and a huge walk-in closet with a window. Located in the Morganville section of Marlboro Township, this home also features idyllic views of a neighboring horse farm.
If you would like more information on this home or one of the many other fine homes for sale in Marlboro, New Jersey, call on me, YOUR Neighborhood Specialist!
I started blogging less than a year ago and haven't looked back. In fact, it's been very disappointing to not have enough hours in the day lately to post or comment as often as I would like.
The good news is, in my opinion, my lack of time to blog is a direct result of my blogging!!
When I joined Active Rain, I gave serious consideration to the message I wanted to send with the majority of my postings.
I saw this forum as an opportunity to position myself as the Manalapan New Jersey Neighborhood Real Estate Specialist! I've lived in Manalapan almost 17 years and have been raising 2 daughters through the school system. I'm a Girl Scout Leader and community volunteer. What better place in which to specialize?
I started posting about community, school and local area events. I'd post my Manalapan listings. I'd write about market trends in Manalapan Real Estate. Working with my Weichert colleague and fellow Manalapan resident, Gail Szeluga, we've been working toward buidling a focus toward reporting on the different communities that make up Manalapan Township. Soon thereafter we expanded our Manalapan presence via Facebook, Twitter and other Social Networking forums. Join us (and the 286 other Manalapan residents) on Facebook at the Manalapan Residents Group.
Almost immediately, the phone starting ringing.
Buyers would find me via posts on Manalapan homes for sale. Sellers started to stumble upon me when searching for information on Manalapan Township.
I've been thrilled with the response and felt I was making great strides toward my goal of being seen as the source for Manalapan Real Estate information.
Recently, I received a phone call from Ms. Jill Capuzzo. That's when I KNEW the plan was working!
Jill is a reporter with the New York Times! She was writing an article on "Living in Manalapan" and needed a local professional to show her around town and fill her on on the local market. She found MY blog which then led her to my website and finally to my listings! Don't you just love when a plan comes together??
About a week later, Gail and I had the pleasure of meeting Jill and touring her around Manalapan!
We visited neighborhoods throughout Southern and Northern Manalapan, as well as East and West of the Route 9 corridor.
We talked about the award winning Manalapan-Englishtown and Freehold Regional High School Districts. We covered the newly expanded Manalapan Recreation Center and the recently rejuvenated Thompson Grove Park. We toured many Manalapan landmarks, including the municipal building, 9/11 memorial, Old Tenennt Church, Holiday Park Duck Pond, Millhurst Mills, historic Englishtown and Pine Brook Golf Course. We talked about the attraction Manalapan holds for New York City transplants looking for a little extra elbow room while still enjoying a reasonable commute. Good schools, affordable homes, reasonable taxes... what's not to like? The time flew by! Once you start a realtor talking about real estate, good luck getting them to shut up! We had a blast!
What a thrill it was tonight when I felt my blackberry buzz and looked down to see my most recent Google Alert...
I scanned the article quickly. As promised, Jill highlighted my Manalapan listing at 9 Old Queens Boulevard. What I didn't expect was that she would give mention to both myself and Gail! What a treat! A great afternoon showing off all our real estate know how, talking about the town we love AND a mention in the New York Times!
Me!! In the New York Times!! Excuse me while I go call my Mommy!! :-)
What better way to kick off the summer season than with a parade!
Each year, Manalapan Township celebrates Memorial Day with a parade down Main Street!
It is a wonderful opportunity for marchers and spectators to show their community spirit by celebrating Memorial Day together, as a township.
The parade starts at Manalapan's Municipal Complex, travels past the Recreation Center through the heart of Englishtown and finishing up at the American Legion Hall on Sanford Street.
As a Girl Scout Leader and Mom, I've been marching with my kids for years and think I will miss it some day!
Families line the street waving and cheering. Parade marchers come prepared with treats to throw to the kids who are watching and eagerly waiting to snatch a lollipop or piece of candy!
Manalapan High School Marching Band led the way followed by numerous Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops. There were police cars and fire trucks, and even Uncle Sam made an appearance on stilts!!
There were representatives from Manalapan's local government and many were hoping for their 15 minutes of fame when the local news channel showed up!
Last, and most certainly not least, on hand were many township veterans showing their support and pride as the community came together to remember the many people who gave their life for their country and to support the American soldiers who risk their lives every day for our safety.
I hope all my Manalapan neighbors, friends and family had a wonderful, safe Memorial Day Weekend! Best wishes for a very fun filled summer!
I know the title is kind of irrelevant to our traditional Wordless Wednesday or Speechless Sunday... but these pics left me Speechless!
I stumbled across this album while catching up on Facebook.
It is a collection of photo's taken by my 14 year old daughter, Danielle. She's had no training and is using a regular, common digital camera she got for Christmas. I love that I "found" them and that she wasn't taking them for any special reason.
I was blown away by her knack.
I tell you... it is amazing what you are born with!
"Thank you very much. Hey a realtor who gets back to you. I like it. LOL"
That quote was taken directly from an email I just received from a prospect.
Of course I smiled. I was happy that he seems happy. We are off on the right foot.
Then I thought about it a little while.
Why is he so impressed that I got right back to him?
Do most realtors not get right back to their clients and prospects?
He sent me an email last night and I replied with the information this morning. Is that special?
As realtors, we pull out our hair trying to figure out ways to make ourselves stand out from the competition. But maybe, just maybe, all we have to do is get back to basics!
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't have a conversation about short sales.
I want to thank Frank & Sharon for putting this post together. Well done!
It's easy to understand and accurate!
As they point out, "the rules for short sales keep changing" so please consult a professional to get the most up to date information on whether YOU can qualify for a short sale.
The original concept of a short sale is when a home sells for less than the mortgage(s) on it and the homeowner does not sign a promissory note or bring money to closing. Many homeowners in Orange Park and Fleming Island have not one, but two or three mortgages, including a home equity line of credit. You may be considering a short sale, but the question is - Do You Qualify for a Short Sale? Not every Clay County homeowner does. Here's the thing:
The rules for short sales keep changing
If a home is not sold as a short sale and goes into foreclosure, all the mortgages are wiped out except first mortgage, so any second or third mortgages are a total loss to their respective bank. Second and third mortgages are often held by different banks from the first mortgage. A year ago a second mortgage would accept from zero dollars up to $1000 payment and sign off on a short sale. So would home equity lines of credit. Not now.
Today, the second lienholder usually demands $3000-5000 from the first mortgage bank to agree to a short sale, and they may demand sellers sign a note agreeing to pay back a portion of the loan. Banks have figured out a way to recoup some of their huge losses by demanding some cash now and a promise to pay later. Additionally, some homeowners are also required to bring money to the closing if the bank determines they are in a financial position to do so.
So who qualifies for a short sale?
Homeowners with a genuine hardship who owe more money than their home is worth due to: job loss, medical reaons, divorce, or relocation that deplete a homeowner's assets are considered by banks to be genuine hardship. In this instance, a bank will typically agree to a short sale and not demand cash at closing or a promissory note.
So who does not qualify for a short sale?
1. Homeowners who realize their home is worth less than what they paid and they just don't want to make the payments anymore.
2. Homeowners who have significant assets and income.
3. Homeowners who have bought a second home.
4. Investors.
Homeowners who qualify for a short sale as of now will usually not be asked by the bank to execute promissory notes for any balance owed. Homeowners who do not qualify for a short sale will either sign promissory notes or the property will go into foreclosure.
What should you do if you are behind in your payments?
If you are behind in your payments, call your bank(s) and keep communications open. Ask to speak to someone in the Loss Mitigation Department. You may qualify for a loan modification or another program. Seek the advice of your financial advisor, accountant and attorney to give you all the information about your particular situation.
Contact an experienced short sale real estate professional to determine what your home may sell for. You may contact us for a consultation to discuss your options.
So should you do a short sale or not?
It depends. Short sales affect your credit for two years. After two years, you may buy a home again. Foreclosures impact your credit for five years. Bankruptcy has a more negative impact than a short sale also.
About 20% of homes on Fleming Island on the market are short sales or bank owned and 38% of homes in Orange Park are short sales or bank owned, so you're not alone in the decisions you are facing. Once you speak with the bank and other advisors, including an experienced short sale real estate agent, you will have enough information to make a good decision. You will know whether you qualify for a short sale and if you should consider one even if you do not qualify. Give us a call at 904-673-2308 if you want to get together to see if we can help you navigate whether or not you qualify for a short sale.
If you would like more information on this home or one of the many other fine homes for sale in Howell, New Jersey, call on me, YOUR Neighborhood Specialist!
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
"Thank you very much. Hey a realtor who gets back to you. I like it. LOL"
The original concept of a short sale is when a home sells for less than the mortgage(s) on it and the homeowner does not sign a promissory note or bring money to closing. Many homeowners in Orange Park and Fleming Island have not one, but two or three mortgages, including a home equity line of credit. You may be considering a short sale, but the question is - Do You Qualify for a Short Sale? Not every Clay County homeowner does. Here's the thing:
years. Bankruptcy has a more negative impact than a short sale also.
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