sellers: Equity Investment Provides For A Life Line - 08/23/07 10:59 AM
Thomas Frankito alluded to an arrangement between Bank of America and Countrywide in his blog post entitled "Bank of America Looking at Countrywide", back on January 30, 2007.
Clearly there were signs of strain to those in the industry. Those who understood the make up of Countrywide's portfolio of loans and … (9 comments)

sellers: Another Transfer Tax? - 08/02/07 08:56 AM
We are all acutely aware of the state transfer tax that sellers must pay. Now comes legislation in both the assembly and state senate to allow municipalities to impose another transfer tax on sellers.  
Clearly this over the top and could not have come at a worse time when sellers are … (2 comments)

sellers: Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 - H.R. 1677 - 07/29/07 09:35 PM
The full U.S. House voted to approve the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007. The current law requires a seller to complete an affidavit and supply their social security number at closing. Once this bill is ratified by the Senate and the President signs off, the new legislation would not require social … (2 comments)

sellers: Scotch Plains Residential Sale Hot Off the Market - 07/25/07 09:48 PM
Yes sales are occurring in Scotch Plains. However, prices are down and buyers are making lower offers. Take the example of 338 Cedar Grove Terrace in Scotch Plains off of Mountain Avenue, which closed title on July 24, 2007;
 
 
 
Listed for $359,900 on May 21, 2007. Unlike most properties, this one was … (1 comments)

sellers: What's A Seller To Do? - 07/13/07 10:21 PM
While considering the prospect of marketing your home, you know doubt have had several conversations. Some of these conversations with lay people and others with real estate professionals. During some of these conversations if not all, you may have heard the proverbial term "It's a Buyer's Market".
The question that begs to … (7 comments)

sellers: The Big Move - 01/21/07 07:29 PM
Transitioning to a new home is a daunting task for even the most seasoned transferee. Before, during and after the move, its even more traumatic for children. No matter the distance, from the onset, the concept is bewildering for all age groups.
Let's start with the move out of state as a … (1 comments)

sellers: Spacious Five Bedroom South Plainfield Split - 01/19/07 07:24 PM
Beautifully appointed five bedroom room split level on a 110 x 100 lot, makes for a wonderful entertainment venue, in or outside. A large living room flows into a formal dining room. The gourmet kitchen will please any chef and the lower level family room makes for a great winter retreat.
 
 

 
 
 
This … (2 comments)

sellers: Court Ethics Panel Renders Seller Concessions Unethical - 12/26/06 04:43 AM
Saturday I received a call from a panic stricken agent, claiming that her customer would not be able to make an offer on one of my lisitings. She went on to stay that she had just received a call from the buyer's attorney, one with whom she has worked with on … (34 comments)

sellers: Nothing Personal....................It's Just Business - 12/23/06 01:39 AM
Have you ever had that well intentioned client, who thought that everyone else was equally inclined? It is the making of a DAYMARE that goes to into night!
Let me start from the beginning. I received a corporate relocation referral on February 15, 2006 for a three family, owner occupied property. This is … (5 comments)

sellers: What A Seller Really Wants To Know - 12/19/06 02:53 PM
Client consultation is my favorite part of the interview with a prospective seller. This session gives me an opportunity to set the stage for our working relationship. I can set up the parameters for marketing the property by answering some very basic questions posed by the seller. Invariably, it goes something … (10 comments)

 
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