monmouth county real estate: GET ON THE BUS FOR OUTSTANDING CENTRAL NEW JERSEY VALUES! - 07/01/08 03:41 PM
HOUSE HUNTERS CARAVAN KICKS OFF IN MID-JULY FOR OUTSTANDING HOMEBUYER AND INVERSTOR VALUES!
If you are a serious buyer interested in purchasing one of the growing number of Short Sale and Foreclosure Properties in Middlesex, Monmouth or Ocean Counties, we invite you to register for the next tour on House Hunters … (0 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Homes are selling - 06/27/08 10:58 AM
Well, the real estate buyer decided to take their lives off hold and buy homes - taking advantage of the still low interest rates and the affordability factor that increased in the last couple of years with higher supply forcing homeowners to lower prices to match demand.
Currently there are 12 … (1 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Colts Neck And Beyond - 06/20/08 12:47 PM
I thought it was tough enough trying to keep up with the housing market in Monmouth County but after a client recently asked about the validity of a web site called Lunar Registry , well, I had to wonder if she was a little spacey herself, literally.
The above web site is the Earth's … (3 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: 17 Captains Ct - Manasquan Real Estate for Sale - 06/04/08 07:22 AM
17 Captains Ct - Manasquan Real Estate for Sale - Spectacular 3 level waterfront Contemporary in a unique location in Manasquan with 490' of bulkheading! Outdoor living at its best - dock a large boat, enjoy the inground pool, tiki bar, hot tub and fabulous views. The home features quality construction, … (5 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Clover Hill Section or Neighborhood of Colts Neck Real Estate - 05/18/08 01:40 PM
May 18, 2008
Dear Clover Hill, Colts Neck New Jersey Purchaser,
The Clover Hill neighborhood of Colts Neck real estate is a warm and inviting enclave of quaint, tree-lined single family homes. The minimum lot size in Clover Hill is typically one acre. A single acre covers 43,560 square feet, large … (10 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: New Jersey Home Prices are UP 4%! What about Monmouth County, New Jersey Real Estate Values? - 05/17/08 11:23 PM
My esteemed Active Rain colleague Desiree Daniels just posted recent New Jersey home sales data that was released from the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR).
What is the status of Monmouth County, New Jersey real estate values? Prices are still up and the number of sales significantly … (0 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Looking for a New Jersey Real Estate Agent? See My Marketing - 05/17/08 04:00 PM
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monmouth county real estate: In Real Estate Sales It's Always What You Say: Beware the "Fire Sale." - 05/16/08 10:53 PM
How many of us have dropped the wrong phrase at the wrong time and nuked the right transaction? Apologizing to Aunt Gertie for sprinkling her dentures with some crushed Spanish Fly? It’s not what you say but how you say it.
While buying and selling Monmouth County real estate the East of … (22 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Colts Neck Real Estate, OPEN HOUSE: 8 Glenwood Road, Colts Neck Township, NJ 07722 -- $829,000 - 05/16/08 02:38 PM
Public Open House
Sunday, May 18, 2008 1PM to 4PM
8 Glenwood Road, Colts Neck NJ 07722
Directions: Route 34 to Clover Hill Road to Glenwood
I'm glad my new spanking MacBook was delivered by the shiney happy FedEx man today, even though it's pouring in New Jersey today. My … (16 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: A Walk Down Monmouth Street, Red Bank, New Jersey: Monmouth County Real Estate - 05/03/08 04:05 PM
There are quite a few streets called "Monmouth" in Monmouth County. Sort of like a rose and what's in a name.
Since I specialize in Monmouth County Real Estate it seems fitting to write about Monmouth Street in Red Bank.
Red Bank is the cool town of Monmouth County. Red Bank … (9 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Renting Monmouth County Real Estate: Chapter 1 - 05/01/08 10:14 AM
What happens when relatives inherit property? What's the next step?
Some heirs decide to sell property through an estate sale. Others enter the wonderful world of Property Management and become landlords.
In the current adverse market it may benefit heirs to rent rather than sell. Who knows when the Monmouth County real … (2 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Rotten Neighbors In Colts Neck??? - 04/30/08 09:36 PM
In today's age, there are web-sites dedicated to everything from finding love to confessing your biggest regrets. So it should come as little surprise that there is a web-site especially designed to warn potential home buyers of less than stellar neighbors in a particular neighborhood .
Perri K. Feldman, author of the NJRealEstateWire blog and fellow … (4 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: On Second Thought Don't Relocate to New Jersey! We Got a Good Thing Going Over Here. - 04/28/08 11:23 PM
New Jersey gets a bad rap. That's why I wanted to write a "pro" New Jersey relocation blog, especially if you're interested in Monmouth County real estate. We have many hidden talents in the Garden State.
In fact, New Jersey is "the state to live" for the next 100 years (with … (43 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Colts Neck Township, New Jersey 07722 Real Estate Market Report: The Grande Development - 04/28/08 05:00 PM
Thank you for reading my Colts Neck Township, New Jersey 07722 Real Estate Market Report.
Let's review the closed sale MLS data for the year in Colts Neck Township:
So far seventeen (17) homes sold and closed in Colts Neck this year, of which four (4) were located in The Grande. … (7 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Huppert's Peak and Toffler's Future Shock: The Second Great Depression - 04/25/08 09:58 PM
I've wrestled writing this blog; it's kept me up at night for weeks.
I came close to publishing My Greatest Fear in February when I wrote of Nikolai Kondratieff, the Russian mathematician who developed the Wave Cycle analysis. But I chickened out.
I am not a trained Economist. I am not a Pessimist. … (71 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Howell Township, NJ 07731: Ardena Historic Schoolhouse ~ New Jersey Events of 1855 - 04/24/08 10:15 PM
On the corner of Old Tavern Road and Preventorium you'll amble across a small Colonial Gothic one room building, the Ardena Schoolhouse of Howell Township.
Nestled atop the hill.
Leaves strewn here and there in the gloom ~ the Ardena Howell Historic schoolhouse was built in 1855.
What happened in The Garden … (12 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Western Monmouth County Real Estate Market: "Affordable" [for New Jersey] Residential Rentals and Rates - 04/24/08 04:50 PM
Western Monmouth County is predominantly a detached Single-Family home market. We have few multi-family dwellings bigger than two families and fewer apartment complexes.
Let's shift focus from buying and selling Monmouth County real estate to renting in Monmouth County. Now there are over 50 towns in Monmouth County. I'll spotlight the … (7 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: "Dad, Can You Pick Us Up?" -- Drinking from the Font of Fatherhood - 04/22/08 05:04 PM
"Dad, can you pick us up?"
Over the last 20 years I've probably read at least 100 "self-help" books. From Carnegie to Covey from Dobson to Ziglar I've read pages upon pages about acquiring new skills, new wisdom, new insights.
The more I read the more inadequate and older I feel. There's nothing "new" … (48 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: The Black Art of Breaking Into Real Estate: How a New Agent Can Effectively Compete! - 04/22/08 12:29 PM
Yesterday Susan Davis left an insightful comment on my latest Localism post which I admit is NOT the preferred way to generate calls. (But you can check out "Caesar Told You There Would Be Days Like This" for a laugh.)
Susan wrote: "Andrew, I noticed in your sig paragraph, you instruct buyers … (27 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Monmouth County Real Estate: Caesar Told You There Would Be Days Like This! - 04/21/08 09:25 PM
In October of 2007 I wrote a blog about the Under Contract disconnect occurring in Monmouth County Real Estate. (No need to go back and read it. It wasn't very earth shattering. No shifting paradigms. Didn't bend a beam of light with my frontal lobes.)
I predicted that sales would still slow. Okay, … (19 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Looking for an Edge: Is Your Name Engraved on the Championship Cup? - 04/20/08 08:07 PM
Years ago our neighbor was about to compete for the local golf club championship. Todd was a scratch golfer who had won numerous tournaments through the years. On the morning of the final round the course pro found Todd practicing his putting on the 18th hole. Not the practice green but … (58 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Placing The Zen Back In New Jersey Real Estate - 04/20/08 01:40 PM
After reading about "Conan" the praying dog, I wondered if I could teach Tyler to sell real estate?
After barely mastering the art of off leash training, I decided to instead write to the doggy lama himself and ask for spiritual enlightenment in the real estate field.
Any real estate prayer requests can be forwarded to … (8 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: You've Won an All Expense Paid Trip to I-Don't-Know Island - 04/18/08 02:29 PM
Lucky Winner!
You've been selected randomly from an elite section of the population who have habitually experienced difficulty making a decision. You've suffered silently. You've felt estranged from others. No more. Those days are over. Our group, the Make Intelligent and Nifty Decisions (M.I.N.D.) has just partnered with a luxury resort developer … (45 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: New Jersey Realtor Committed Friday Night - 04/14/08 05:54 AM
Mid-Week my cell phone rings and like clock work; it was my 7:30am daily call from my client.
Please do not feel bad for me because yes, I'm actually up and have been since 6am.
It's my usual routine that I have come to enjoy over the past month with her. Nothing out of the … (8 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Lost a Referral? Just Remember That We're More Fish Than Ape. - 04/08/08 10:56 PM
Circumstances put me in front of a koi pond for an hour. So I sat and watched.
By the 23rd minute I had fired my "favorite" fish twice. Some fish needed a good beating. Still other fish resembled confused souls, swimming in proverbial circles.
They bothered other fish with innane questions:
"What … (45 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: New Jersey Realtors At Play - 04/07/08 08:48 PM
I would like to take a moment to thank Jim Ruppert from Countrywide home loans for inviting The Bandy Group to be one of his few special guests at the annual "Spring Fling" celebration hosted by Countrywide.
This Grande event was held at the PNC Bank Arts Center and attended by more than … (4 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Eastmont Orchards, Colts Neck New Jersey 07722 - 04/07/08 03:14 PM
Colts Neck's "roots" are in the soil. Our town's history is steeped in Agriculture.
There are a few remaining orchards in production, notably Delicious Orchards and Eastmont Orchards.
Eastmont, located on Route 537, offers the time-honored tradition of picking produce when in season.
Eastmont Orchards is a family-owned agri-business.
Click here for … (6 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Bloodletting and the Hindenburg: REALTORS Need a New Tool! - 04/04/08 07:27 PM
Average Days on Market. Average Number of Homes Sold. Average Commission. Average Listing Terms. It's all so Average nowadays. And that's not good. In today's market the use of an Average in real estate is fast becoming an antiquated tool.
We know it. Consumers know it. We need a new tool. … (22 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Hey REALTOR, Educate or Execute: The Manifesto of Marketing Mortality - 04/03/08 08:30 AM
Paul Slaybaugh wrote a gritty thought-provoking post about 180 day listing terms. This is not a rebuttal of Paul's thesis. Rather his blog afforded me the opportunity to present My Manifesto of Marketing Mortality.
I'll start with the major consumer perceptions of the role of a REALTOR:
When it's time to sell … (28 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: I Finally Figured Out Why I Mentally Check Out at 5:30 Every Day. - 04/02/08 05:32 PM
As the Broker/Owner of my own company I have absorbed the following mantra into every cell of my being:
"Keep my company overhead LOW and the level of service HIGH."
How does an independent agency compete with national conglomerates, institutionally advertised brands? The naked truth is Price (i.e. In NJ all commissions are … (19 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: A REALtoon's Dagger to the Heart: Cutbacks at New Jersey State Parks! - 04/01/08 03:49 PM
Sad day, sad day. Many "visitors" to my blog have read some of my exploits into the rural parks of Monmouth County.
The bucolic countryside was a primary motivation for us to move to Colts Neck in 1994. Now folks are exiting the state in droves or herds. Runaway property taxes, … (19 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Safe Walking - 03/31/08 07:06 AM
Our commitment to our son with special needs -- who also possesses many special talents -- is to introduce him to the same experiences as his two older siblings. "E" is home-schooled in the Cathecisim; he is receiving religious instruction in preparation of his Holy Communion.
Life with "E" is wonderfully … (41 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Are You Leaving Rosetta Stones in Your Loved Ones' Memory? - 03/18/08 02:23 PM
I took these photos seventy two hours ago in Mantoloking, New Jersey and Barnegat Bay. I came across the crabbing sign and it "uncovered" such a provocative memory.
When I was eight years old my father and a few neighbors packed their station wagons and drove down from Staten Island to Toms River Township … (59 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: An Early Spring Poem Inspired by an Evening Walk Through Bucks Mill Park, Colts Neck NJ 07722 - 03/15/08 05:29 PM
I stole away a few minutes for myself this evening. Easier said than done for a husband and father of three.
Took some photos of our northeast earth emerging from Winter. I guess I'm as seasonally affected by the Old Man as the next REALTOR/frustrated writer.
Bucks Mill Park is more than … (25 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Is Your MLS Listing "HOT" Like Hot Cross Buns or "HOT" Like Radioactive Uranium? - 03/12/08 11:27 PM
Oh, Easter. A time of peeps and Palms and bunnies. Hot cross buns, so soft and gooey fresh out of the oven. That's how your Monmouth County real estate or new MLS listing should greet all the neighborhood buyers. So warm and sweet-smelling that taste buds swell, lips turn moist and the tummy … (46 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Investing in Monmouth County Real Estate? Don't Forget the Septic System! Here's an Inspection Questionnaire. - 03/07/08 01:46 PM
As a native and transplanted New Yorker (Staten Island), I enjoy selling Monmouth County real estate. I derive great satisfaction from educating buyers (and sellers) of the myriad of issues involving a purchase (or sale).
Let's learn about Septic Tank systems and companies. Colts Neck, New Jersey is pre-dominantly a septic … (18 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: New Jersey's Realtor Quote Of The Day - 03/06/08 01:38 PM
"Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, Not because they never found it, but because they didn't stop to enjoy it."
_ William Feather
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monmouth county real estate: Freehold Township, NJ 07728 Real Estate Report: Introducing the Champions Run Single Family Home Development - 03/05/08 03:47 PM
Monmouth County Real Estate Market Report
Champions Run, Freehold Township NJ 07728
Champions Run, a detached single family home subdivision, was built in Freehold Township, New Jersey (zip=07728) circa 1996. These are executive-style homes ranging in size from 3,500 square feet to 5,000 square feet. The major avenues in the development … (3 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Colts Neck Pancake's Are Made With Love - 03/05/08 06:14 AM
The Men's Ministry is holding a "Pancake Breakfast" to Benefit the Colts Neck First Aid Squad.
Believe me when I tell you that their pancake's will look better than these. I just wanted to show you what it would look like if they allowed me to cook.
If you want to have a … (1 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Patriots Pointe Townhome, Freehold Borough, NJ 07728 (First Time Home Buyer of Monmouth County Real Estate) - 02/19/08 02:08 PM
Thank you for visiting my Monmouth County real estate blog.
If you are a first time home buyer, you'll enjoy this article featuring Patriots Pointe -- a townhome community in Freehold Borough, NJ 07728. Patriots Pointe is located on Route 537, within steps of the Henry Hudson Walking Trail.
Patriots Pointe … (2 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: All Aboard! Take a Train into History on the Pine Creek Railroad in Allaire State Park, Wall Township NJ (Relocation) - 02/18/08 11:17 AM
A narrow escape indeed! We drove into Farmingdale this Sunday morning for "antiquing" but the shops were closing. Lucky husband I was.
My missus asked, "What do we do now?"
"Let's go to Allaire State Park!" I suggested.
I've blogged about Allaire Historic Village in Howell Township, NJ before. Please click on … (22 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Reality Check on Realty: Market Report for Monmouth County Real Estate! - 02/15/08 10:06 AM
Okay, so what's the reality check on realty? Yesterday's Asbury Park Press published an article about home prices in Monmouth County real estate. Today's blog will focus on SINGLE FAMILY homes in Monmouth County (detached, attached and duplex).
The overall premise was right but the approach flawed in my opinion. The … (2 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: What Cycle Is Your Local Real Estate On the Kondratieff Wave? - 02/05/08 08:48 PM
Our popular press is consumed with Greenspan and Bernarke. But how about the economist Kondratieff, Professor Nikolai Kondratieff to be percise?
Kondratieff is the founder of the economic long wave theory. Born in 1892 in Russia, Kondratieff rose to prominence through his analysis of historic prices and consumer behavior. He contributed to the Soviet … (24 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Andrew, Are You Going to Get That? I Offer 8/8 Service. - 02/04/08 05:47 PM
Perhaps I'm more observant with the advent of a new year. (If you read to the end you'll discover the true hypocrite here.) I was shopping in Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck, New Jersey the other day. I was in the citrus section, seemingly alone. I reached out for the California seedless oranges when … (22 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Monmouth County Real Estate Seller: Let's Prevent an Accident Once Your Home is Listed in the Monmouth MLS! - 02/03/08 11:02 PM
We Should Talk Before You Sign with Another REALTOR!
Dear Monmouth County real estate seller,
Perhaps you're thinking of listing your home. Yes, you want the highest price, the most favorable terms (to you) and a hassle-free closing. Not to ring the Kiljoy bell but you also don't want to get sued in … (14 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Fall In Love With New Jersey Real Estate - 02/03/08 09:17 AM
February 14th is right around the corner. Ah....yes Valentine's Day. The holiday celebrated around the country and usually celebrated in pairs.
With many different types of gifts exchanged with loved ones, from flowers to candy, I went on a quest to find a Real Estate related gift.
Would it be possible to … (3 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Beware the Fall of Quality in Home Construction: Why You Need a Buyer's Agent! - 02/01/08 06:46 PM
Quality. Probably one of the more overused words in the business vernacular. Sellers, listing agents, builder's representatives all trumpet the quality of their products. Can they all be right?
Let's delve into how and why quality -- in respect to real estate -- becomes increaingly difficult to find nowadays. Quality has fallen … (28 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Monmouth County Real Estate: You Want to Buy a House and Put Kids Through College? - 01/23/08 08:16 PM
Perhaps you're interested in Monmouth County real estate and your purchase involves:
Your very first single family home or townhouse or condo.You're moving up to a larger residence.You're moving to a smaller residence (downsizing) to enjoy the years of equity appreciation you've worked hard to accumulate.And you may still have a child … (20 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Negotiating Monmouth County Real Estate: A Realtor's Role is More Than Parroting! We're Active Advisors! - 01/18/08 07:09 PM
Inexperienced agents perceive their role in a negotiation as a courier of information. Such passivity shortchanges the client. An astute REALTOR relishes the role of negotiator when assisting a buyer and seller with Monmouth County real estate. It's the most rewarding aspect of our vocation. I liken myself to an assertive, … (31 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: New Jersey Realtor's Quote of The Day - 01/13/08 02:43 PM
When I started the "Quote of The Day" I did it for the sole purpose of sharing quotes that I thought was calming or inspiring to me. I never thought it would produce such a reaction of support, love, caring and sharing not only from my fellow readers but my real estate community … (0 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: New Jersey Realtor's Quote Of The Day - 01/07/08 08:36 AM
"Things Which Matter Most Must Never Be At The Mercy Of Things Which Matter Least"
-Goethe
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monmouth county real estate: December's Home Sales In Monmouth County New Jersey - 01/05/08 07:26 PM
For all of you that called into The Bandy Group inquiring about your town we would like to say thank you for taking the time and energy to speak with us.
It was our pleasure getting to know each and everyone of you and hearing the concerns that are plaguing home sellers … (0 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Building Dreams In Colts Neck New Jersey - 01/04/08 08:16 AM
If you have been thinking about building your dream home in Colts Neck New Jersey then look no further than this extremely private 4.22 acres property.
This one is a rare gem, quite possibly the closest someone will come to owning their very own road.
With no visible homes from the beginning of … (0 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Shopping for Vodka in Russia with a Fistful of Peso - 12/14/07 07:17 AM
My blog today is inspired by Missy Caulk's post about an over list price offer that failed to win the day! (Try to visit Missy's blog.) For me most negotiations that turn south entail the simultaneous use of two different languages.
The buyer is talking price but the seller is talking closing … (40 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Top 4 Ways To Sell Your New Jersey Home - 12/10/07 12:40 PM
What is the solution when you want to sell your New Jersey home and you want to sell now?
Let me share my top 4 with you so that you not only become an informed client but a happy one as well. I want you to see the ins and outs of the real estate business as … (0 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Sales Report By Area In Monmouth County New Jersey - 12/01/07 08:30 AM
Sales Report By Area In Monmouth County New Jersey
December 1st, 2007 Categories: Market Reports
Below you will find the statistical data provided by the Monmouth County MLS in regards to closed sales for the month of November from 11/01/07 to 11/30/07, based on single family home status.
If your town is not listed … (0 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Staging Your New Jersey Home For Sale - 11/16/07 08:16 AM
So you are thinking of selling in today's market? How do you make your home stand out from the rest?
You need a Realtor who will give you a distinct marketing advantage by either having the artistic ability to redesign the interior of your home or employ the creative services of a Certified Home … (3 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Is Your Glass Half Full? A Fist Full of Equity! - 10/28/07 12:00 PM
If you're selling your Monmouth County home, try to tune out the negativity that's doled out on a daily basis from the general news. This is a tough market but it's not impossible to sell a home.
Your glass may be half-full, depending upon the condition, location and solvency of your home.
In 1997 the … (3 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Monmouth County Real Estate Sellers: Winter is Coming! Are You Prepared? - 10/15/07 06:10 PM
Welcome to my blog about Monmouth County real estate. Are you prepared for a seller's winter?
Brrrrr, it's getting cold without the drop in temperatures. Yes, the once hot real estate market of Monmouth County is now cooling down. Maybe it's the nature of asset cycles. The sub-prime implosion also weighs heavy.
As … (1 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Hard Business, Good Karma: Selling Monmouth County Real Estate - 05/30/07 10:08 PM
HARD BUSINESS
Selling Monmouth County real estate is not for the faint of heart. You've got to be mentally tough but you can't lose your sensitivity, your compassion, your sincerity. I remember a statistic from my pre-licensing course. (Funny that now I teach the same course!)
Over 80% of first year real estate … (2 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: Search Houses For Sale in Monmouth County, NJ including Multiple Listings - 04/24/07 04:19 PM
Search real estate listings and homes for sale in Monmouth County http://www.monmouthmls.com/
There are currently 4861 single family houses for sale in Monmouth County Many of these homes are in Colts Neck, Freehold Township, Freehold, Holmdel, Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Lincroft, Middletown, Hazlet, Aberdeen, Matawan, Millstone, Tinton Falls, Eatontown, Wall and are new listings... You will even … (2 comments)
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monmouth county real estate: New Jersey Property Taxes - 04/15/07 08:23 AM
This is a call out to all New Jersey Realtors. What do you think about the property tax situation in New Jersey? I would also like to hear from Realtors across the US to learn more about how properties are taxed. I know there are low property tax states out there … (3 comments)
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