DECEMBER SALES CONCLUDE ON A HIGH(ER) NOTE


Despite the rantings of the real estate bears, the New Jersey housing market's contract-sales activity has moved into the black.  For the first time in 16 months NJ's home market allowed a higher volume of monthly sales activity than the year before.

Home prices in Morris County overall have fallen drastically in response to the exaggerated appreciation of 2005.  Rumblings amongst the real estate community suggest realistic pricing guidelines can be determined by researching 2004 sales prices.  I've seen evidence of this pricing strategy in my own market of Jefferson Township and can attest to DOM that are RADICALLY decreased when pricing in this manner.  Home buyers have begun to reenter the housing market in response to these lower home prices and favorable interest rates for mortgage.

Unsold inventory remains at a high with, for example, approximately 189 homes available in the Jefferson Township/Lake Hopatcong area.  Pricing right remains key to inspire a level of 'urgency,' along with offering buyer incentives such as mortgage buydowns, buyer closing gifts of a percentage of sale price, and home warranties, to spur interest.

 

 

Antoinette Scognamiglio, Re/Max Superior Homes"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Re/Max Superior Homes, 333 Route 46W, Suite 104, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046.  Cell Phone: 201.240.8699.  Email:  AntoinetteS@remax.net

Are you considering purchasing or selling a home in Morris, Sussex, Passaic or Northern Bergen County?  I specialize in those territories, with expertise in Lakefront property.  As a relocation specialist, I take exceptional care in assisting my clients in finding their new home and community.  Certified as an Accredited Staging Professional, I work with my home seller clients to ensure their home offers the highest level of appeal to buyers (and Realtors®!).  Please visit my website to learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business.  I believe "The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all."  Put your real estate transaction in careful hands.  

(C) Antoinette Scognamiglio, 2012. All Rights Reserved.

 

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"Antoinette" Scognamiglio, GRI, ASP Jefferson Township NJ Homes for Sale

Jefferson Township, NJ

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