Selling a House with Pets - 06/28/08 07:07 AM
You love you pets and so does the rest of the neighborhood. However, when it comes time to sell your home, you shouldn't expect the same of those interested in your property. While it is difficult for some homeowners to understand the negative perceptions about pets held by some prospective buyers, you should try to make your home as appealing as possible to everyone who walks through the door. Before showing your home, consider some of these steps to minimize the impact of pets and potentially maximize interest from prospective buyers.
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Making the Most of Curb Appeal - 06/27/08 05:16 AM
As more homebuyers and real estate agents use the internet to research properties, first impressions are more important than ever. Before scheduling appointments or visiting open houses, homebuyers and their agents will often drive by homes for sale and make assessments based on the exterior. More often than not, if a homebuyer doesn't like the outside of a home, they won't care to see the inside. Yet, it is possible to dramatically alter the appearance of your home with a few simple tasks. As you prepare to list your home, consider implementing some of the tips mentioned here to … (0 comments)
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Five Topics to Discuss With Your Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home - 06/26/08 04:30 AM
Whether you're ready to settle into your first home or looking to buy your fifth; are moving cross-country or cross-town, it's smart to identify which attributes of a new home are most important to you. Be sure to sit down with your real estate agent and discuss your needs and wants for your new house. Here are five topics to think about when buying a home:
1) What You Can't Live Without
Our lifestyle choices are often reflected in the homes we buy. Are you a motorcycle fanatic? If so, a roomy garage would be important to you. Have a … (1 comments)
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Tips for Moving with Kids - 06/25/08 05:19 AM
Moving can be a life-altering experience for a child. If you are moving out of the area and your children will be attending a new school, the difficulties for children may only be magnified. However, there are plenty of things you can do for your children during the moving process that can turn a stressful event into a time of excitement. Here are some suggestions.
1. Share the news early
Once you have made the decision to move, let your children know and listen to their opinions. While some kids may be disappointed - especially if you are moving out … (0 comments)
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Tips for Marketing Your House to Potential Buyers - 06/24/08 04:55 AM
As you prepare to sell your home, you may want to devote some time to thinking about your buyers. With new homes listed everyday, homebuyers have plenty of options. However, if you market your house properly, prospective buyers won't have any trouble finding your home. If you have already found an agent that understands your needs as a seller, you can utilize their knowledge and resources to make your home as attractive as possible. While you may choose to work very closely with your agent during the marketing process, here are a number of marketing tactics that you can try out … (1 comments)
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Home Sales May Rise Modestly Before Broader Upturn in Second Half Of 2008 - 06/23/08 07:05 PM
A modest gain in the level of home sales is possible over the next couple months, and an improvement is forecast for the second half of this year as more buyers are able to access affordable mortgages, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in April, rose 6.3 percent to 88.2 from a reading of 83.0 in March. It's the highest index since last October, but remains 13.1 percent lower than April 2007 when it stood at 101.5.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said pending … (0 comments)
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When you remove thoughts of lack from your formula, all that remains is abundance. - 06/23/08 05:30 AM
A recent issue of Newsweek reported that while many consumers are tightening their belts for economically lean times, businesses that cater to very wealthy clients are booming. Italian handbag purveyor Bottega Veneta reported a first quarter increase of 31.5% in sales, on top of a 49% surge in 2007. Prada's profits were up 66%. Some of Christie's fine art pieces are being auctioned for two or three times pre-auction estimates. 80% of wealthy people polled indicated they intended to spend more during the coming year. In an article entitled Unsinkable Luxury, Newsweek declared, "the luxury spending spree goes on unfettered."
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Tips for Reviewing a Purchase & Sale Agreement (seller) - 06/22/08 08:36 AM
When selling your home, it's likely that your primary focus is receiving the highest price possible for your property. And while this is certainly an important factor, there are other details that must be considered when you receive an official offer on your home in the form of a Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC). Negotiating this wordy and legally binding document can seem daunting, but understanding the information contained in the REPC will save you time, money and heartache during the process of selling your home.
The Real Estate Purchase Contract, also known as a Purchase and Sale Agreement, or … (1 comments)
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I have a New Home Searching Tool For My Buyers - 06/21/08 09:20 PM
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REALTORS® Say Home Buyer Tax Credit Will Aid Housing Recovery - 06/21/08 11:00 AM
WASHINGTON, June 05, 2008
The National Association of Realtors® testified today that a temporary tax credit would be the best incentive to move hesitant home buyers into the market. NAR based its support on the success of a 1975 temporary tax credit designed to "clear an over-supply of newly constructed homes during an economic downturn."
"We urge Congress to move quickly to conference and final passage of this tax incentive," said Jim Helsel, NAR treasurer and a partner in RSR Realtors® in Lemoyne, Penn. "Failure to act quickly could further stall the housing market, hurting many of our members, who are … (0 comments)
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Tips for Finding the Right Home in Nutley, New Jersey for Your Family - 06/20/08 02:26 PM
When beginning the process of finding a new home, it is often difficult to know where to begin. Before researching the market or analyzing housing options, home buyers may want to start by prioritizing their family’s needs, determining what are “need-to-haves” and what are “nice-to-haves.” Below are some factors you may want to consider when trying to find the right home for your family. When you begin searching for the right home for your family, you may first want to determine what would be the best location. One of the best ways to find a home location that suits your family … (0 comments)
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The Cambridge Heights Specialist - 06/20/08 05:12 AM
If you're looking for home-buying information, you've come to the right place. One of the first questions in deciding to buy a home is house or condo? If you're leaning toward a condo, read on. Here are five important topics to discuss with your real estate agent before beginning your home buying search:
1) What You Can't Live Without
If your version of the American Dream doesn't include mowing the lawn, a condo might be a great choice. If you can't live without your own backyard, a big garage, or plenty of space between you and your neighbors, your needs … (0 comments)
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Tips for Passing Home Inspection - 06/18/08 07:16 PM
If you are thinking about selling your home, you may want to start thinking about home inspections. As most inspections thoroughly check the home's infrastructure, foundation and roof, most real estate experts recommend that you look for problems before putting your home on the market. Though older homes might have more concerns, homes of all ages and types should be given a checkup by homeowners prior to entering the market. This article describes the most common problems found by home inspectors and offers some tips on how your home can pass its eventual inspection.
Plumbing
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Title: Five Topics to Discuss With Your Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home - 06/17/08 05:44 AM
Thinking of selling your home? Before you place the "For Sale" sign in front of your house, there are a few things you should consider in order to maximize your home value and make the sales process smooth and efficient. Be prepared to discuss the following subjects with your real estate agent when you're ready to sell your home and you'll be one step ahead in the market.
1) Best Time of Year to Put Your House on the Market
Conventional wisdom dictates that spring is the best time for selling a home. The weather is getting warmer, the school … (0 comments)
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Find out what your home may be worth? - 06/17/08 04:57 AM
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Homes for sale in Mine Hill, Nutley, Lodi and Bloomfield - 06/16/08 03:42 PM
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How has technology changed the Real Estate Business? TO PLACE BETTER IN THE SEARCH ENIGNES YOU DON'T NEED TO SPEND A TON OF MONEY! - 06/16/08 05:17 AM
I would like to here more about how other realtors are using the internet and e-mail, 15 years ago things were a little different you basically had a big phone book you ran around with getting anew book every so often and listings took forever to update and so on. In todays internet age we have everything at our fingertips from smartphones, to e-mail to even online direct mail. Does everyone use some form of a Contact Management System? Does Everyone one have a lead generating web site? I have several web sites myself with a CRM program plus a smartphone, … (0 comments)
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Tips to Ensure a Smooth Move - 06/15/08 08:14 AM
For many families, moving can be a very stressful event. Besides coming to terms with your new life in a new home, you and your family will also need to think about moving day. Too often, families get caught up in various activities before moving day and fail to make the proper preparations. If you and your family are preparing to move, try to stay calm and organized throughout the process. For a few extra pointers on how to make your moving day a success, consider the simple advice outlined here.
Make a detailed checklist
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Title: Five Topics to Discuss With Your Real Estate Agent When Buying a Condo - 06/15/08 08:12 AM
If you're looking for home-buying information, you've come to the right place. One of the first questions in deciding to buy a home is house or condo? If you're leaning toward a condo, read on. Here are five important topics to discuss with your real estate agent before beginning your home buying search:
1) What You Can't Live Without
If your version of the American Dream doesn't include mowing the lawn, a condo might be a great choice. If you can't live without your own backyard, a big garage, or plenty of space between you and your neighbors, your needs … (0 comments)
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Even with the fall of FOXTONS clients are still looking for the 1-2% Comission - 06/14/08 09:07 AM
I just lost a listing, just becasue the other realtor decided to discount there comission meanwhile the client doesnt realize that realtor is not even in the same town or county for that matter, How does everyone else feel about discounting there comissions?
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New Feature-Search for homes in Cambridge Heights in Nutley - 06/14/08 09:01 AM
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Title: Five Topics to Discuss With Your Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Condo - 06/13/08 01:56 PM
Thinking of selling your condo? Whether you live in the condo or own it as an investment property, if you’re ready to sell your home, it’s time to talk to a qualified real estate agent in your area. By evaluating several criteria, including regional markets, time of year, features of your condo unit, as well as your specific needs as the seller, he or she can create a customized marketing plan for your condo. Here are five important topics to discuss with your real estate agent if you want to sell your home: 1) Best Time of Year to Sell Your … (0 comments)
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What is your home worth in Nutley, Belleville, Clifton and North Jersey? - 06/12/08 07:00 PM
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Things for Buyers to Consider when Determining the Appropriate Property Value and Offer Price - 06/11/08 01:47 PM
Determining the value of home can be sometimes a difficult task for a buyer. Just as there are many factors that can impact a home's value, the details and potential success of your offer also rely on several pieces of information. If you are thinking about buying a home, you may want to consider the following tips to gain a better understanding of property values. By utilizing these recommendations and discussing the findings with your agent, you might be able to not only find the best house for your money, but also a home that surpasses all of your expectations.
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Get A FREE Market Snapshot find out what your home may be worth - 06/10/08 08:51 PM
Get a Free Market Snapshot, Live MLS data find out what homes have sold for, what is on the market, keep you eye on the market Go Here To Get Your Report … (0 comments)
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Making the Best Decisions When Purchasing an Older Home - 06/10/08 05:28 AM
There is much information that points to the benefits to buying an older home. Older homes generally have lower purchase prices relative to newer houses. They tend to be located in established neighborhoods with an existing history of schools, transportation and commercial center offerings. Older houses have mature landscaping and period-style architecture and craftsmanship. If this type of home-buying information is important to you, you may want to consider an older house. Still, older homes come with their own set of issues. In order to make the best home-buying decision, here are five information topics you may want to discuss with … (0 comments)
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Pending home sales jump 6.3% in April - 06/09/08 09:51 AM
Index of homes under contract rises to the highest level since October, but is 13% lower than last year, Realtor group says. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The number of homes under contract to be sold rose unexpectedly in April as buyers go bargain hunting, according to a report released Monday. Pending Home Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) rose to 88.2 in April, up 6.3% from March's reading of 83 and the highest level since October. The increase defied the consensus estimate of economists polled by Briefing.com, who had expected pending sales to fall by 1%. Despite the … (1 comments)
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Are Home Buyers Asking For Too Much? - 06/09/08 08:38 AM
First off I know it is a buyers market I understand this totally, I have buyers I am working with and now they are starting to get a little crazy, Like asking for things Like: I want the seller to sell the house to me for 100k less, I want the seller to pay my closing costs, I want the seller to give me a downpayment, I want the seller to remodal before I but the house, I want the BBQ, The Swingset, The Car in the Garage Thier first born and so on....... it seems to be a trend with … (0 comments)
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The Best Remodeling Projects to Raise the Value of Your Home - 06/08/08 05:36 PM
If you are like most homeowners, you probably view your home as your most important investment. Diligent homeowners often treat their homes like stock portfolios or savings accounts and always try to add value to their properties. While there are many ways to increase the value of a home, one of the most utilized methods for homeowners is the remodeling project. However, despite the remodeling successes of many homeowners, remodeling a home is not always a guarantee of added value or increased interest from potential buyers. Hence, homeowners may want to take care in how they renovate their homes, especially when … (0 comments)
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Some people think realtors work very little and earn a ton of money. (someone posted this on Trulia and it set off a myrid of responses) - 06/07/08 07:53 PM
Here was my short answer:
Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't, it all evens out in the end, a good realtor works hard for you every step of the way, you have to take into the consideration that the average commission is only 4-5k and you usually have to wait about 2months for that but in the meantime if you have a contract on a home you have to deal with the sellers problems and the buyers problems, the HOME INSPECTORS problems, the attorney's problems so on and so forth and after all that maybe, just maybe you will close … (3 comments)
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Looking for Townehomes in Nutley, Belleville, Clifton, Wayne Area? - 06/07/08 11:12 AM
I have townhomes available in:
Cambridge Heights in Nutley Arbor Hills in Belleville Sleepy Hollow in Belleville Riverwalk in Clifton Cambridge Heights in Clifton Cambridge Crossings in Clifton and more contact me for available listings.
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Whats up with the food shortage in this country? - 06/07/08 07:07 AM
Im sorry but this has nothing to do with real estate, well maybe but it does have to do with the 3 main things you need to live, Food, Water & Shelter I can help with the Shelter part but I am a bit concerned when Im watching the news and I see people standing in line for food like this is communist russia in the 1940's. What is going on? are we becoming a third world country? Does anyone else have an opinion on this?
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I have a new listing in Mine Hill-would love some feedback on it - 06/07/08 05:54 AM
I have a nice colonial in Mine Hill, just wanted to some feedback from some realtors and also clients on what they think about the property, pricing and area in itself. I would really appreciate it. The web site I set up for it is http://www.32centralaveminehill.com
also OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW (Sunday, 8th) 1pm-3pm, Realtors if you send your clients I will honor them as your client as long as they tell me who they are.
Thanks
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Buyers are listening to the Media WAY TOO MUCH! - 06/06/08 02:20 PM
I would like to hear from other realtors out there that are in areas where the real estate market is still doing well and how to explain that too a potential buyer that a home that was 600,000 5 years ago is worth 650,000 today. They tend to believe that the market in every part of the country is week and that all sellers are desperate to sell their home. I work and sell homes within a 10 mile radius to NYC and while there is no shortage of buyers it seems hard to convince them that putting in offers that … (5 comments)
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OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 1-3pm - 06/06/08 05:24 AM
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Lakefront Listings in West Milford - 06/06/08 05:20 AM
Lakefront Listings in West Milford,
Looking for a nice little vacation spot in New Jersey> I have some great deals going in up here in Passiac county, if you are looking for a weekend vacation house please contact me.
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New Listing in Mine Hill NJ - 06/06/08 05:17 AM
I came across this home through a friend, this is a gem, perfect shape nothing to me done if you know of anyone looking for a great move in condition place please let me know. in the meantime you can check out the home at http://www.32centralaveminehill.com
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Need to sell your home in a hurry? Behind on Mortgage Payments? - 06/05/08 06:00 PM
Have you tried to refi out of that loan and can't because the banks wont allow you?
Have you tried to sell it on your own but can't get enough exsposure?
Need to seel before the bank starts foreclosure proceedings?
I can help, I work with clients that just need to sell theire home in today's market. especialy if you are upside down on the mortgage (owing more than you home is worth) there is a short sale option in which a REALTOR can negotiate with the bank on your behalf to accept a lower payment than what is owed on … (0 comments)
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