New Providence NJ Homes for Sale Under $450,000!!! - 12/30/07 08:33 AM
If you are looking for a starter home in New Providence NJ, or surrounding communities under $450,000, this is a great time to look, and an opportunistic market for the savvy buyer.
New Providence is a suburban New York Community with excellent schools and a quaint downtown area with retail, casual dining, and fine dining. For a complete list of these New Providence homes for sale without having to speak to an agent, log onto this state of the art website designed just for New Providence NJ home buyers like you:
http://www.NjAreaRealEstate.com/
A daily list of homes in your price range will be e-mailed to your inbox, with … (0 comments)

Scotch Plains NJ Homes for Sale under $400,000 - 12/29/07 08:12 AM
If you are looking for a starter home in Scotch Plains NJ, or surrounding communities under $400,000, this is a great time to look, and an opportunistic market for the savvy buyer.
Scotch Plains is a suburban New York Community with excellent schools and a quaint downtown area with retail, casual dining, and fine dining. For a complete list of these Scotch Plains homes for sale without having to speak to an agent, log onto this state of the art website designed just for Scotch Plains NJ home buyers like you:
http://www.njarearealestate.com/
A daily list of homes in your price range will be e-mailed to your inbox, … (0 comments)

Cranford NJ Homes for Sale Under $450,000 - 12/27/07 07:34 PM
If you are looking for a starter home in Cranford NJ, or surrounding communities under $450,000, this is a great time to look, and an opportunistic market for the savvy buyer.
For more information about Cranford NJ, logon to www.Cranford.com
Cranford is a suburban New York Community with excellent schools and a quaint downtown area with retail, casual dining, and fine dining.
For a complete list of these Cranford homes for sale without having to speak to an agent, log onto this state of the art website designed just for Cranford NJ home buyers like you:
www.NjAreaRealEstate.com
A daily list of homes in your price range will … (0 comments)

"First Night Morris 2008" - Badges for sale in Berkeley Heights - 12/27/07 08:54 AM
It's hard to believe it's almost 2008, but to that end, I'd like to remind you all that "First Night" is coming again to Morristown on New Years Eve. It is a fabulous, alcohol-free evening of entertainment with local visual and performing artists, and two fireworks display. This is perfect for families with children, or for those of you who are looking for a night out, without open bar and the New Years Hangover. :)
Badges cost $15, and are available in Berkeley Heights, at the Kings Supermarket on Springfield Avenue (just adjacent to my office at RE/MAX Classic Group)
For more information, … (0 comments)

Christmas Snuck Up on Me!!! - 12/23/07 09:45 AM
Wow. Is it really December 23rd??? When I used to be a teacher, my students affectionately called the last few weeks before the holidays "Countdown Time", and I permitted them to have a countdown of days on the blackboard with the number of days left until the winter recess.
Now, I found that the opposite happened. I was cramming to get as much as I could done, as I had my busiest month of the year in what is supposed to be the 'slow' time. That's ok...Its a GREAT problem to have. What happened was that when I woke up this … (9 comments)

8 Holly Mews - Berkeley Heights NJ Fabulous Home for Sale - 12/21/07 05:12 PM
Ok, this is my first attempt at using the powerhouse that is You Tube. I am amazed at how easy it was to create a profile, and upload this video commercial that Realty Times did for me a few months back.
Sometimes I am afraid I am going to miss out on new technology, but I am learning that I can only do one thing at a time, and I always find that I am at least keeping up with the curve, if not staying ahead of it. Thanks for watching. And note that the price has since been changed to $1,575,000!!! … (0 comments)

Never Forget How Much Clients Depend On Us - 12/21/07 04:46 PM
I just came from picking up some listing paperwork, and a signed offer from clients who had a 6 PM flight to Ireland (where they are from originally) and wanted to get their paperwork in to me before they left, so I would be able to negotiate for them while they are gone, and also start on their listing.
While I usually insist on sitting down with clients and going over each form to sign with them, in this case, the clients suggested I leave them the forms filled out, and they would sign them for me to pick up before … (4 comments)

My 5 Minutes (or 15 Seconds of Fame) - Cranford NJ - 12/19/07 11:32 AM
On NBC last night on "Clash of The Choirs" - My Choir, the Celebration Singers, based in Cranford NJ, was featured for 5 seconds in a brief clip showing us singing "Jingle Bells" which is the clip I blogged about 2 weeks ago. I am told by the 'higher ups's that we will be featured in a longer clip either tonight or tomorrow night, with audio, and possibly even a mention of our name and home city.
We were selected out of hundreds of choral submissions, and its really neat to say I've been on TV, even if it is only … (1 comments)

Cranford Holiday Concert - Still Tickets Available - 12/15/07 04:22 PM
The Celebration Singers (www.Celebration-Singers.org) have their final performance of the winter season this evening at 8:15 at the Harvest Training Center on Myrtle Ave in Cranford NJ. I will be singing Tenor, as usual, and last night's performance went wonderfully. Thanks to all of you who came. We had over 400 people in the audience.
Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at the door, but try to arrive early for preferred seating. Happy Holidays everyone!
Sean Carroll - Realtor, Team Leader
"Team Carroll" - Real Estate Professionals
Serving Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, New Providence, Cranford, Westfield, and Surrounding Areas
www.GoCarrollTeam.com
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It's a Great Time to Buy In Union County NJ! - 12/14/07 01:38 PM
I just got finished with a rather lively discussion I had with a friend about this being a great time to buy a home here in the Union County NJ area. He was trying to tell me how afraid he should be about losing money. I asked him "what are your plans for the home?" He said, "I want to grow my family and stay in this next house for at least the next 10 years" I responded and said that as long as he could afford the payments, and got a responsible loan, that it made no difference what the market … (0 comments)

Are you selling your 2nd property or more since 2001??? Keep Things in Perspective - 12/12/07 04:22 PM
If you are moving up in this market to a larger home, whereby needing to sell your current residence to buy the next one, I want to make sure you keep the proper perspective, especially if you sold a home or two in the 5 years prior to this one.
For example, I purchased a condo here in Union County NJ in 2001 for $155,000. I sold that same condo in January 2006 for $255,000. That is a $100000 profit on just the purchase price alone, but more importantly the return on investment was over 300%, as my initial cash investment was $31000 … (0 comments)

Westfield NJ Real Estat Report - November 2007 Homes Sold - 12/11/07 04:27 PM
For the month ending November 30, 2007, there were 19 closed sales in Westfield with an average sales price of $652,389. The average days on the market was 59, which is considerably lower than some surrounding towns, showing that properly priced homes in Westfield can and will sell quickly, given the great schools, and leveling prices. Check back after the holidays for another Westfield NJ Real Estate Market Update.
Sean Carroll - Realtor, Team Leader
"Team Carroll" - Real Estate Professionals
Serving Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, New Providence, Cranford, Westfield and Surrounding Areas
http://www.gocarrollteam.com/
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8 Holly Mews - A Berkeley Heights NJ Real Estate Gem! - 12/10/07 04:44 PM
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Scotch Plains NJ Homes Sold - November 2007 - Scotch Plains NJ Real Estate Market Update - 12/07/07 01:18 PM
For the month ending November 30, 2007, there were 24 closed sales in Scotch Plains with an average sales price of $532,229. The average days on the market was 67. Scotch Plains remains a viable option for buyers, especially those purchasing for the first time. This is supported by the lower median price of the sold homes in November Check back after the holidays for another Scotch Plains NJ Real Estate Market Update.
Sean Carroll - Realtor, Team Leader
"Team Carroll" - Real Estate Professionals
Serving Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, New Providence, Cranford, Westfield and Surrounding Areas
http://www.gocarrollteam.com/
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New Providence NJ Homes Sold - November 2007 - New Providence NJ Real Estate Market Report - 12/07/07 01:14 PM
For the month ending November 30, 2007, there were only 5 closed sales in New Providence with an average sales price of $424,180. The average days on the market was 76. It appears that the homes in the lower price range (starter homes) are selling most frequently, with a substantial slowdown in sales activity for mid and upper range homes, with the exception of new construction.
Check back after the holidays for another Berkeley Heights NJ Real Estate Market Update.
Sean Carroll - Realtor, Team Leader
"Team Carroll" - Real Estate Professionals
Serving Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, New Providence, Cranford, Westfield and Surrounding Areas
http://www.gocarrollteam.com/
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Berkeley Heights NJ Homes Sold - Berkeley Heights Real Estate Report November 2007 - 12/07/07 01:06 PM
For the month ending November 30, 2007, there were 9 closed sales in Berkeley Heights, with an average sales price of 456,944. The average days on the market was 75. It appears that the homes in the lower price range (starter homes) are selling most frequently, with a substantial slowdown in sales activity for mid and upper range homes, with the exception of new construction.
Check back after the holidays for another Berkeley Heights NJ Real Estate Market Update.
Sean Carroll - Realtor, Team Leader
"Team Carroll" - Real Estate Professionals
Serving Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, New Providence, Cranford, Westfield and Surrounding Areas
http://www.gocarrollteam.com/
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Cranford NJ Real Estate Update - November 2007 - 12/06/07 10:49 AM
For the month ending November 30, 2007, there were 18 closed sales in Cranford, with an average sales price of 526,666. This is an increase in sales activity, and when combined with few active listings, the absorption rate dropped to about a 5 month supply - near term. However, I expect this to be short lived, as traditionally, December and January are slower sales months, and January there should be more new listings.
Check back after the holidays for another Cranford NJ Real Estate Market Update.
Sean Carroll - Realtor, Team Leader
"Team Carroll" - Real Estate Professionals
Serving Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, New … (0 comments)

Get Into the Holiday Spirit - My Choir in Rehearsal - 12/05/07 09:22 AM
See if you can find your local Realtor in this video! This is straight from our rehearsal last night for the Celebration Singers Holiday Concert - Next Friday and Saturday at 8:15 in Cranford NJ.
Hope you enjoy this version of Jingle Bells. This is arranged by Ray Charles, and I think you will hear the jazz style coming through. (If you are looking for me, I am in a grey sweatshirt towards the left side of your screen. Enjoy, and Thanks for watching!
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New Providence NJ Pending Home Sales - 12/04/07 04:08 PM
Currently, there are 10 pending home sales in New Providence NJ, with an average asking price of $581,531 and an average days on market of 65. We are in the seasonal period, however where there are less buyers in the marketplace, so homes may sit on the market a bit longer, or sell for a bit less than in peak buying times.
This amount of sales activity, however, is further evidence that homes are still SELLING!! in New Providence, if priced fairly and properly. If you look at the active listings, and expireds, they are almost always priced higher than their competetors that are going … (0 comments)

Berkeley Heights NJ Pending Home Sales - 12/04/07 02:59 PM
Currently, there are 16 pending home sales in Berkeley Heights NJ, with an average asking price of $581,531 and an average days on market of 82 which is higher than in previous months. We are in the seasonal period, however where there are less buyers in the marketplace, so homes may sit on the market a bit longer, or sell for a bit less than in peak buying times.
This amount of sales activity, however, is further evidence that homes are still SELLING!! in Berkeley Heights, if priced fairly and properly. If you look at the active listings, and expireds, they … (0 comments)

Increasing Traffic from Blogging Back to My Website - 12/04/07 09:16 AM
Since I joined AR over a year ago, I have seen this site just take off in terms of the creativity of its members with making profiles, listings, blogs, and forums all informational for the consumer and Realtors, yet strategically designed to maximize search engine friendliness, and also drive traffic back to their homepages.
I looked at my profile again this morning, and realized that in my blogs and in my profile, I may not be getting the most out of my nearly 40,000 Active Rain points, and all of my blog posting efforts.
Consider this blog an invitiation to an open forum … (1 comments)

Cranford NJ Holiday Choral Concert - 12/03/07 02:57 PM
The annual holiday concert of the Celebration Singers (www.Celebration-Singers.org) children's chorus and adult chorus will be Friday and Saturday December 14 and 15 at 8:15 PM. The cost is $15.00 per person. The concert will be held at the Harvest Training Center on Mrytle Ave. on the south side of Cranford NJ
I will be a soloist this year and am excited about the opportunity. I hope you can attend. E-mail for any additional details!
Sean Carroll - Realtor, Team Leader
Team Carroll - Real Estate Professionals
www.GoCarrollTeam.com
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My First Days with a Virtual Assistant (Part 2) - 12/03/07 02:36 PM
First, let me thank all of you for your comments and questions on my last blog. I will do my best to address as many of the questions as possible.
First, some of you stated that you weren't sure if you were ready for a VA or assistant or not. All I can say is, you never will be sorry that you free up time in your schedule to spend more with your prospecting, or follow up with past clients, leaving the transaction management to your VA. The cost is reasonable, and the time it frees up is incredible! Start with a transaction … (4 comments)