monmouth: Colts Neck House Tour - 09/10/08 01:13 PM
Mark Your Calendars!!!!!
The Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee is proud to sponsor the 9th Annual House Tour.
Saturday October 4th 2008
10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
For tickets or information please call: 732.462.6888
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monmouth: Jersey Girl Virtual Tours website is live! - and you can have free town tour links - 08/07/08 10:14 AM
Now when you click on my links to go to my website it will send you to the official website of the Jersey Girl!
Previously it sent you to Virtual Access Tours, Jersey Girl Virtual Tours is a division of Virtual Access Tours, servicing the real estate industry with full service … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Town virtual tour links - use them its free- Helps you sell the community - 07/08/08 11:55 AM
Now you can visit Asbury Park from the convenience of your home, office, star bucks, or where ever you connect to the internet. Just one click and you're there.
These links are great for area Realtors but also relocation specialist. Use them - show how great it is to be … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Happy Long Weekend! - 06/30/08 03:55 PM
Happy Long weekend! Kick back and relax.
Take time to enjoy family, friends and summer. Try this to help..... ...a light refreshing cocktail recipe perfect for a hot summer day. Mojito cocktail recipe Its one of my favorites. 3 fresh mint sprigs2 tsp sugar3 tbsp fresh lime juice1 1/2 oz light rumclub soda In a tall … (3 comments)
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monmouth: FREE JERSEY SHORE REALTOR MLS SEARCH - 06/25/08 04:04 PM
New Jersey Shore MLS Real Estate Listings are being made available to the general public for free to do their own searches in the comfort to their own homes. The free New Jersey Shore MLS Real Estate Listings can be viewed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days … (0 comments)
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monmouth: "Momma always told me to be nice." You never know who will be your next sale. - 06/16/08 06:43 AM
When a sales person contacts you do you simply blow them off,delete the email or voice mail message? You may want to reconsider as you never know where your next sale, referral or lead will come from.
I know that you may get inundated with solicitation, but you should be able … (11 comments)
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monmouth: Truth or Consequences!! - 04/28/08 02:01 PM
It's more difficult than ever to realistically and successfully price your home for sale. Many economic factors affect your pricing decision. Agents present you with the facts, but the final determination of asking price is yours and yours alone. So contact a representative and familiarize yourself with the following criteria.
There are … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Looking Beyond the Price! - 03/17/08 09:39 AM
What pops in your mind when you think of a real estate contract? The price, right? It's the critical term, but far from the only important factor to be considered by buyers or sellers. There are costs, finances, conveyances, and consequences to consider.
Typical costs include commissions, inspections, legal fees and … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Here goes my first post-I Live in FREEHOLD - 02/12/08 09:22 PM
Freehold New Jersey that is.
I haven't always been here. I was born in New York, Rochester to be exact. Being small, I do not remember much, but most of the pictures have snow, lots of snow.
I guess my parents got sick of the snow. They picked us up and we invaded … (21 comments)
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monmouth: Assist-2-Sell ... America's Leading Discount Real Estate Company! - 01/17/08 10:30 AM
Well, if you have made the decision to go ahead and sell your home, you owe it to yourself to check us out. Assist-2-Sell is a full-service company that offers *more* than some traditional brokers. Want more info? Check out the short video below:
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monmouth: Colts Neck Real Estate: Mom and Dad, I Want My Own Bedroom! - 12/09/07 09:53 PM
December 9, 2007
Hey, Mom and Dad! If we're moving to Colts Neck, New Jersey then I want my own bedroom!
I ran into my Colts Neck neighbor Kevin this morning at the bagel store. We got to talking about Colts Neck real estate. The conversation turned to average sale prices. Lo and behold, Kevin … (6 comments)
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monmouth: Compete with the big guys!! - 12/04/07 12:24 PM
Sellers face any number of challenges, but what if you're in the position of listing a modest home in what has become an "upper- end" community? You might not expect to fetch a selling price that compares to the McMansions that have popped up, but you might be surprised to learn … (0 comments)
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monmouth: 1C Texas Court, Matawan NJ 07747 - Adult Community - Cheesquake Village - 12/03/07 09:44 AM
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monmouth: What Are We Going To Tell The Kids? - 12/01/07 10:17 AM
My wife and I and the doctor stood stoic besides the gurney while Uncle Roman slept fitfully. The room smelled of rubbing alcohol. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus played softly on the overhead. Like most hospitals there was an antiseptic chill in the air. A sterile dread hanging from the acoustic ceiling tiles. … (37 comments)
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monmouth: The Beach of Colts Neck ... May Be Not! - 11/25/07 11:34 PM
Forgive me. Um, there is no beach in Colts Neck. So if you're not that miffed and you're shopping for a new home in Colts Neck, give me a call. I do take your real estate needs very seriously. Even though I have a sense of humor. A sense of humor reveals … (13 comments)
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monmouth: Martha Stewartini Presents a Colts Neck, New Jersey Thanksgiving Table! - 11/23/07 02:07 PM
November 23, 2007The Missus is always asking, "When are you going to write about me on that blog?" You spend so much time on that damn computer. Real estate is so boring!Nag, nag, nag. ;)My contribution? A tapped Heinekin min-keg and the boys and I talked about football while frying a … (18 comments)
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monmouth: The Embarassing Dangling Foot Syndrome: How to Plywood Deck an Attic! - 11/18/07 03:09 PM
November 18, 2007
Andrew J. Lenza, Broker and Owner of ANDREW J. LENZA REALTY
Next time you're in a crowded place pose this question to four strangers: "Do you know anyone who has ever fallen through an attic ceiling?" I bet you hear a chuckle and a "YES" by the 3rd person who ask.
This post … (16 comments)
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monmouth: Market Report for Monmouth County: Can You Pick the Bottom? - 11/16/07 04:33 PM
November 16, 2007
Bottom, bottom. Where's the bottom? Everyone wants to know when the buying signal will turn from RED to GREEN. Green is when you want to purchase.
When should you, Mister or Miss Renter, buy your first home?
When should you, Mister or Miss Move Up Buyer start to think about … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Aberdeen Township Market Report - 11/15/07 02:34 PM
November 15, 2007Hold that turkey leg! There's still folks buying and selling real estate in Monmouth County! Today I'd like to update loyal readers about market changes in Aberdeen Township, NJ.First, single family homes sales in Aberdeen are holding steady.Compared to the overall County, Aberdeen represents a bargain.Interest rates are still … (4 comments)
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monmouth: The Top Ten Things I Miss Most of Staten Island! - 11/09/07 11:57 PM
November 10, 2007My wife and I and our two small children moved to Monmouth County from Staten Island in 1994. Even though so many of our family and friends still live on Staten Island we made the move.I was working in Jersey City and the double taxation between New York and New Jersey was … (1 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County Sellers: How to Interview a Listing Agent! - 11/08/07 12:51 PM
November 8, 2007
I represent both buyers and sellers (landlords and tenants). But if you're a Middlesex, Monmouth or Ocean County property owner (residential or commercial) and you're thinking of selling. I hope you find the following insightful.
Of course ... I'd love to interview for the job?
QUESTIONS FOR THE REAL … (2 comments)
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monmouth: One, Two, Tree -- And It's Gone! - 11/02/07 01:42 PM
November 2, 2007
I had a tree removed from an investment property yesterday.
I hired Becker's Tree Service, located at 3306 Shafto Road in Tinton Falls.
Glen, Mike and the lads showed up at 12:30PM and the giant tree was gone in two hours.
No way to save it. The tree was … (4 comments)
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monmouth: Another Andrew's Restaurant Review -- Jesse's Cafe of West End, Long Branch NJ - 11/02/07 01:01 PM
November 11, 2007
JESSE'S CAFE & CATERING at 139 Brighton Avenue, West End of Long Branch
Who knew health food could taste so good?
I haven't frequented Jesse's Cafe since I was a West End regular in 2002. Back then Jesse operated a health food store and small cafe in the back. … (2 comments)
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monmouth: Scariest Scarecrow of Thompson Park, Middletown New Jersey - 10/30/07 12:40 PM
October 30, 2007
Why not relocate to the Lincroft section of Middletown in Monmouth County and have fun with the family?
Here's a photo of my neighbor C.J. who just scored the First Prize for Scary Scarecrow at the Thompson Park Halloween Festival. C.J. and his Dad concocted a scarecrow with the face of … (4 comments)
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monmouth: The Halloween Haunted House and Store at Brock Farms, Colts Neck Township - 10/28/07 08:49 AM
Oh I warned the Missus I was going to post this silly photo of her with the bloody skull cap and rat on my real estate blog. Her answer, "Go ahead. No one reads that thing anyway!" Ouch.The Brock Farms Garden Center on Route 34 in Colts Neck has been a … (1 comments)
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monmouth: Buyers, Are All Your Ducks Lined in a Row? - 10/26/07 08:26 AM
October 26, 2007
Okay, your crystal ball (and mine) predict a rebound in real estate values within the next three months. What do we have to do to prepare?
Well, very few people are graced with the luck of the top or the luck of the bottom.
A home provides sanctuary, shelter and … (0 comments)
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monmouth: The Under Contract Disconnect - 10/24/07 08:36 PM
October 24, 2007Market Report provided by Andrew J. Lenza, Broker/Owner of ANDREW J. LENZA REALTY. Long before the cable news channels described the sub-prime implosion. Long before the newspaper articles screamed "MORTGAGE MELTDOWN!"Long before my very own blog. There was an indicator that was telling us where the single family home market was … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County Condo and Townhouse Sales: Time to Buy Yet? - 10/24/07 04:59 PM
October 24, 2007
Oh, I know what you're thinking. Not another chart showing unsold inventory!
I'm actually quite bullish on Monmouth County real estate. January will be very active but the next few months will still bring lower sales. Why? Because the majority of buyers are making themselves right to wait the market out. The … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Market Report: Where Do Sale Prices Go Next for Monmouth County? - 10/19/07 01:57 PM
October 19, 2007Information provided by: Andrew J. Lenza, ABR GRI MBAIf you bought your single family home in 1997 how much did it appreciate? Hey, I've got a chart for that, too. Based upon MLS listing data ... The short answer: 159% That's right. In 1997 the average single family home in … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Market Report: Monmouth County Single Family Home Sales Update - 10/19/07 01:26 PM
October 19, 2007Information provided by Andrew J. Lenza, ABR GRI MBA, Broker and Owner of ANDREW J. LENZA REALTY How appropriate that I share this information during the Halloween season. Yes, the real estate outlook is gloomy. But people are still buying and selling homes, not just as many as past years.What is … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Market Report: What's "the" Buyer's Discount in Monmouth County? - 10/17/07 10:28 PM
October 17, 2007Information Provided by Andrew J. Lenza, Broker and Owner of ANDREW J. LENZA REALTYLet's discuss the Buyer's Discount - the amount single family homes in Monmouth County that sell as a percentage of the list price. Obviously, this percentage represents the average discount the buyer can expect from the … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Market Report: Adult Communities (Age 55 + Older) in Monmouth County for Under $200,000 - 10/16/07 09:22 PM
October 16, 2007
Information Prepared by: Andrew J. Lenza, Broker and Owner of ANDREW J. LENZA REALTY
Are you now over the age of fifty five (55)?
You then qualify to live in a community (which is deed restricted to persons older than the age of 55) that is specially designed for an … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Hazlet Township, NJ: Go Pumpkin-picking at Green Meadow Farm Soon! - 10/15/07 05:44 PM
October 14, 2007Well we loaded up the brood and headed to Hazlet Township for the three P's of a good autumn time:Pumpkin pickingPetting zoo Piling on the hayrideGreen Meadows is a traveling farm. They're only in Hazlet until October 27th. Here's the menagerie of animals we let lick us and paw … (2 comments)
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monmouth: Choose a Realtor with Extra Training: ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative - 10/12/07 09:30 AM
"How hard is it to sell real estate? A monkey could do it!"So went my logic while working as an Executive on Wall Street. My wife and I had purchased our own home in Monmouth County, New Jersey. What value did the Realtor provide? Making a phone call? Turning a key?It wasn't … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Market Report: Monmouth County, NJ -- The Under Contract Sale as a Buyer Indicator - 10/11/07 02:32 PM
October 11, 2007
For this blog I am going to focus on UNDER CONTRACT transactions. How can we use Under Contract information to find today's buyers of real estate?
You'll have to read the end of this Market Report to discover how this data affects you!
Let's define a "U/C".
An "Under Contract" transaction is a sale in which the … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Good Karma: How to Research Charities on the Web - 10/10/07 07:05 PM
It's been a challenging real estate market. But I won't stop doing the right thing by my clients.
The fantastic part of this business is that we really do manufacture our own prosperity. I love serving good people and the pleasure of receiving their referrals. The highest compliment for a professional!
Karma is … (2 comments)
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monmouth: Market Report: Ready to Purchase a Multi-Family in Red Bank, New Jersey? - 10/09/07 12:04 PM
October 9, 2007
Information provided by: Andrew J. Lenza, Broker and Owner of ANDREW J. LENZA REALTY (you can click on "More about me" to read my profile and experience)
Are you in the market to buy a two (2), three (3), four (4) family home in Red Bank as an investment, a place to live … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Are You Relocating to Monmouth County, New Jersey? - 10/08/07 11:21 PM
October 9, 2007
Relocating to Monmouth County, New Jersey? And you need an expert Realtor© to assist you in finding your new home? Well, then we're both in luck!
Perhaps you'd like to start your search with some housing data. Okay, read on for my analysis of Single Family home sales in Monmouth … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County: Is it Cheaper to Buy a Multi-Family than a Single Family? - 09/29/07 10:49 PM
September 29, 2007
Let's suppose you're ready to make the move to New Jersey. Maybe you're coming from Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan or even North Jersey.
You have Monmouth County on your radar screen. It may be cheaper to buy a multi-family instead of a single family home if you're open-minded to … (1 comments)
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monmouth: The Staten Island Children's Museum at Snug Harbor -- A Great Place To Be a Kid Again! - 09/19/07 04:11 PM
September 19, 2007
Liz and I are native Staten Islanders. Though we live in New Jersey (Hey, New Yorkers do you need a transplant to help you buy a new home in New Jersey? If so, call me!) our family still enjoys the leisurely 50 minute ride back to "the Rock."
One of our favorite … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Market Report: Marlboro, NJ - 09/18/07 03:48 PM
September 18, 2007
Loyal readers of my blog know ad nauseum my disclaimer on average list price. Averages can be quite misleading. Lately most of the sales in Monmouth County are under the average list price.
Marlboro Township is such an example. There are 214 single family, detached homes for sale in Marlboro. The average list … (0 comments)
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monmouth: The N.J. State Realty Transfer Tax AND the N.J. Home Sales Tax: Now a Local Tax on the Sale of Your Real Estate? - 09/18/07 08:50 AM
September 18, 2007 Jersey residents know full well the effect of skyrocketing taxes in the Garden State. Collectively we're working harder and longer for less. Our elected representatives in Trenton seem oblivious to their constituents' economic challenges. You may not be planning to sell your home anytime soon but you should still … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Market Report: Long Branch, NJ - 09/17/07 04:33 PM
September 17, 2007
Currently there are 179 homes for sale in the township of Long Branch, NJ. Long Branch is home to approximately 32,000 people and covers 5.22 square miles. Long Branch is south of Oceanport and Monmouth Beach, north of Deal. There are beautiful beaches in town.
You can access more demographic … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Market Report: Monmouth County -- Yes, Folks are Still Buying Real Estate! - 09/17/07 04:08 PM
September 16, 2007
There's a misconception that real estate activity has stopped. There are still people buying homes!
Allow me to share some statistics for September 2007. For the past two weeks in Monmouth County (9/1/2007 to 9/15/2007) 134 homes in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) were sold; an "under contract" classification … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Visit Pier Village at Long Branch! Restaurants, Shopping and Ocean Breezes... - 09/08/07 12:27 PM
There's an eclectic, cosmopolitan feel at night just down Ocean Avenue in Long Branch. It's called PIER VILLAGE.
You can check out the Village's slick website at http://piervillage.com/
So many restaurants, so little time. We ate in McLoone's Pierhouse and enjoyed the service, decor and meal.
We caught an open air concert. … (3 comments)
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monmouth: What Do Homebuyers Want in 2007? - 09/05/07 02:34 PM
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released results from an interesting survey titled the 2007 Profile of Buyers' Home Feature Preferences. NAR asked folks what features did they prefer in their new home:
Buyers want larger garages, preferrably two car. A feature in consistent demand is direct access from the garage to … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Need a Comprehensive CMA or Broker's Price Opinion? - 09/05/07 01:28 PM
I utilize my training as an MBA Finance grad of Fordham University everyday -- especially when asked for a price opinion for a client's property. I submit a written report with supporting documentation and analyses, usually Excel spreadsheets and graphics.
With my tools and experience I can generate a premium CMA … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Will Lenders and Mortgage Investors Ease Up on Loan Provisions? - 09/05/07 12:50 PM
There was an excellent article in today's Wall Street Journal by Greg Ip titled "Lenders Urged to Help Avoid Foreclosures" on page A2. http://online.wsj.com/public/us (I read the Journal everyday and at $1.50 it's worth every paragraph!)
The thesis of the article? "Federal and state banking regulators urged lenders and investors to restructure loans of … (0 comments)
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monmouth: FOCUS: A Day in the Life in Howell Township, NJ - 08/31/07 11:27 AM
Howell is a beautiful place to live, to work, to raise a family.
We are really coming into the vibrantly colorful days on autumn, when the leaves change and those soft breezes turn slowly into winter's chill.
If you live in New Jersey (or consider relocated to the Garden State), it … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Pine Creek Railroad at Allaire State Park, Howell NJ - 08/28/07 12:28 PM
One of the advantages to working with a local, full-time Realtor like myself is to discover the recreational wonders of your new neighborhood.
A favorite place of mine is Allaire State Park in Howell Township, NJ. There's always plenty to do and learn at Allaire. It is both rural and beautiful.
All kids … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Investors, Do You Need Expert Advice? - 08/27/07 05:14 PM
There's so much negative press on real estate and the lending industry. Is it darkest before the storm or is the worse behind us?
Noticeably absent is the over-confidence, the irrational exuberance (The book and quote from Robert Shiller. You can access Shiller's writing at http://www.irrationalexuberance.com) that really carried the day … (0 comments)
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monmouth: How to Fix a Leaky Basement! - 08/23/07 05:56 PM
One of the perks of working as a full-time Realtor is the opportunity to invest in real estate. Usually the seller still pays you -- the Realtor/buyer -- a commission once you've disclosed you're on the other side of the contract. Now how's that for an advantage: we know the area, real estate … (0 comments)
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monmouth: You'll Find the Stairway to Heaven Behind a Rocking Front Door! - 08/21/07 12:23 PM
We all know the value of a first impression. Realtors who offer their clients expert staging ideas know the little details add up to a spectacular impression -- both inside and outside the home! My clients loved their black double front doors and politely declined my advice to paint it a more inviting … (6 comments)
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monmouth: Facts, not fanstasy! - 08/16/07 09:06 AM
Confused about setting an asking price for your home? It's not surprising, considering the mixed signals you might be receiving about the "national" real estate market. First, understand that there is no such thing as a national market - only thousands of individual markets experiencing different conditions. If you don't have … (0 comments)
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monmouth: "Brother, Come Walk the Wheel With Us"... Avoid Burnout, Take a Vacation - 06/27/07 12:08 PM
Do you remember the movie Midnight Express, the story of a young American caught smuggling heroin out of Turkey? Thrown into a centuries-old prison (more like an asylum), young Bill Hayes struggles for his freedom and his sanity.
Down in the bowels of the prison, Bill is invited to participate in … (8 comments)
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monmouth: Don't Go Stale! - 06/27/07 11:33 AM
As you prepare to sell your home, you probably expect to have a For Sale sign in the yard, information on the Internet, and perhaps an Open House. If you expect top dollar in today's market, you can count on a real estate professional to provide many more services in addition … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Early 4th of July Tribute: She's Beautiful, Wrapped in Green! - 06/26/07 04:32 PM
I won't be at my computer July 4th, our Independence Day.
If I don't write something today, I'll wake up on July 5th and I'll kick myself. Another chance to honor my country and I would have forgot.
Years ago I worked on Wall Street with a young man from Turkey … (9 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County,NJ: Colts Neck Appreciation Rates, 2000-2007 - 06/22/07 04:07 PM
Buying or selling residential real estate is as much an emotional endeavor as it is a financial one. That said, you still need a Realtor who can analyze trends, properties and financing options. I feel I'm that guy.
A favorite tool of mine is to measure an area's Rate of Appreciation when real … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Commercial Office Space -- Red Bank and Shrewsbury - 06/22/07 03:49 PM
Are you considering re-locating your financial market company to the Red Bank or Shrewsbury area? Do you want to open a sales or trading branch of your company?
I represent prospective buyers and tenants in search of Professional Office space in the Red Bank and Shrewsbury area. (We'll also list commercial office … (0 comments)
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monmouth: It's a Jungle Out There: Why You Need a Buyer's Agent! - 06/21/07 04:58 PM
So you're starting your search for a new home. Trying to navigate the real estate market is like trying to find your way out of a jungle.
No need to go it alone. We're full-time Realtors. We offer expert guidance to motivated buyers looking for a home or investment.
Top Ten … (0 comments)
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monmouth: So You're Buying a House with a Crack in the Foundation? - 06/20/07 10:20 PM
A great Realtor is often an excellent generalist. Our knowledge covers sales, marketing, negotiation, finance, law and construction. Although we're not lawyers, engineers or inspectors, we interact with the very best of these professionals on a continual basis. Another reason to hire an experienced Realtor? We have the industry contacts.
I … (4 comments)
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monmouth: So Where Are All Those Foreclosure Sales (Part II) - 06/19/07 12:46 PM
Between graduation parties and ceremonies, I continue to engage in a variation of an all too familiar conversation:
"Andrew, the real estate market is getting crushed in Monmouth County, right?"
"Actually, no. Values have remained strong. We're not seeing a free-fall in prices. If seller's price their homes at market value, they'll sell. … (4 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Market Report -- Buyers' Information for Active Adult Communities - 06/18/07 12:38 PM
If you know someone interested in the various Active Adult Communities in Monmouth County NJ, I can serve as their Buyer's Representative.
Active Adult housing can be as diverse as single family residences. Units can be attached or detached, ranch or multi-leveled. There are condominiums and town homes. Each community offers a … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Paper or Plastic - 06/18/07 12:12 PM
Growing up on Staten Island, we all knew about the dump, a huge landfill situated in the Fresh Kills down at the end of Victory Boulevard. On hot summer days you smelled the dump. Now that I'm older and live in Monmouth County, New Jersey, I think more about the ecology and what type of … (2 comments)
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monmouth: So You Want To Be a Landlord? A Practical Questionnaire for First-time Real Estate Investors. - 06/10/07 01:44 AM
Here in Monmouth County, New Jersey I so enjoy working with investors, especially folks who are getting into real estate for the first time. First-timers talk about real estate with such zeal. First-timers absorb information like sponges. They ask meaningful questions.
For the purpose of this blog, I'm going to focus on … (4 comments)
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monmouth: Buy Bradley Beach Real Estate. Start a New Phase of your Life on the Jersey Seashore. Call Me! - 06/08/07 06:30 PM
Bradley Beach is located between Avon and the Ocean Grove section of Neptune. Bradley Beach offers ocean lovers an affordable entree into coastal living. The oceanfront at Bradley is expansive and the boardwalk refurbished. A safe haven for Dad to take a leisurely jog, the kids can hop on their bikes. … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Find the Dumpster, Find the Real Estate Value - 06/07/07 09:02 AM
There were old school methods, before satellite imaging and mapping, downloading MLS data to your Palm, tax maps at a click of a mouse (I subscribe to E-Taxmaps Online: http://www.etaxmaps.com/ )
Old school is driving around your service area with a notebook. Talking to friendly folks on bus stops. I'm convinced if you … (5 comments)
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monmouth: I Gotcha Ya' Back: Good, Old Fashioned Service Is the New Source of Referrals - 06/06/07 05:25 PM
Brrring, brrring. My cell phone beckoned just before I dug into a plate of Chicken Parm at my favorite salumeria. I hadn't eaten all day and coming from an Italian family of seven, well, that's down right unAmerican. "Andrew Lenza, may I help you?""Hi Andy, it's Linda. (My client, who is … (9 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Market Report for Manalapan - 06/06/07 03:00 PM
I am a Residential specialist for Monmouth County. As the Broker and Owner of my own agency, I pride myself on two simple principles of doing business: (1) my clients needs always come first and (2) the buck starts and stops with me. You can hire me, the Broker and Owner, and … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Market Report for Howell Township - 06/05/07 01:47 PM
I am a Residential specialist for Monmouth County. As the Broker and Owner of my own agency, I pride myself on two simple principles of doing business: (1) my clients needs always come first and (2) the buck starts and stops with me. You can hire me, the Broker and Owner, and … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Market Report for Holmdel Township - 06/05/07 01:19 PM
I am a Residential specialist for Monmouth County. As the Broker and Owner of my own agency, I pride myself on two simple principles of doing business: (1) my clients needs always come first and (2) the buck starts and stops with me. You can hire me, the Broker and Owner, and … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Market Report for Fair Haven - 06/05/07 01:11 PM
I am a Residential specialist for Monmouth County. As the Broker and Owner of my own agency, I pride myself on two simple principles of doing business: (1) my clients needs always come first and (2) the buck starts and stops with me. You can hire me, the Broker and Owner, and … (0 comments)
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monmouth: So Where Are All the Foreclosure Sales? - 06/05/07 12:53 PM
I don't know if its wishful thinking but quite a few buyers I've talked to recently expect an increase in foreclosures and a decrease in sale prices, triggered by so many media stories of the great sub-prime mortgage implosion.
Everyone loves a buying opportunity. I just don't see a mass influx of debt-troubled properties surfacing … (8 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Market Report for Aberdeen Township - 06/01/07 11:46 AM
I am a Residential specialist for Monmouth County. As the Broker and Owner of my own agency, I pride myself on two simple principles of doing business: (1) my clients needs always come first and (2) the buck starts and stops with me. You can hire me, the Boss, and go straight … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Market Report for Colts Neck - 06/01/07 11:32 AM
I am a Residential specialist for Monmouth County. As the Broker and Owner of my own agency, I pride myself on two simple principles of doing business: (1) my clients needs always come first and (2) the buck starts and stops with me. You can hire me, the Boss, and go straight … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: West Long Branch, Wilson Hall at Monmouth University - 05/31/07 04:36 PM
West Long Branch is home to one of the most stunning structures in the state of New Jersey.
One such architectural wonder is Wilson Hall (aka Shadow Lawn) on the grounds of Monmouth University in West Long Branch.
I was on campus the other day and I thought this magnificient place … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Is Monmouth County Still Affordable For the Working Family? My Government Rant! - 05/31/07 11:04 AM
Sometimes I start my MLS research with a socially responsive question. Is the American dream still intact? Could we describe our pursuit of affordable, safe and fair housing as an inalienable right? Or a perceived right that is quickly fading to a privilege?
Free market economists point out that market forces determine winners … (5 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: Multi-Family Real Estate Activity - 05/31/07 08:28 AM
5/31/2007
We're halfway through the year. Although the inventory of single-family homes for sale in Monmouth County remains high relative to the number that are selling, investment property activity is still solid.
For the first 6 months of the 2007, here are the County averages for multi-family dwellings. I included two-, three-, … (2 comments)
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monmouth: Monmouth County, NJ: How to Provide Exemplary Service to Your Buyer Once Their Contract Is Signed Checklist - 05/25/07 05:41 PM
One of the great advantages of owning my real estate brokerage in New Jersey is that I get to assemble my own Policies and Procedures. I realize some Brokers view this aspect of managing tedious and non-productive. But these checklists are an opportunity to instill your company's values, ethics and marketing approach. There's … (4 comments)
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monmouth: Middletown, NJ, Market Comparison Report - 05/02/07 09:15 PM
Market Comparison Statistics Report
Category - SingleFamily / Area: MID - MIDDLETOWNStatistics for Entire MLS for 2006 to 2007 in the $300,000-600,000 Price RangeA=Active; P=Pending/Under Contract; S=Sold; X=ExpiredInteresting results between this year and last year! … (0 comments)
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monmouth: NJ FIRST TIME BUYER PROGRAM - 5.5% 30 YR FIXED RT MTG - 02/24/07 07:48 AM
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First Time Home Buyers Program
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Only 3% Down Payment required
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Passaic, Morris County Riverdale 973 … (0 comments)
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monmouth: Real Estate Professional - 02/19/07 10:11 AM
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monmouth: Real Estate Professional - 02/19/07 10:07 AM
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