crs: Real Estate: It's time to buy again! - 03/30/11 02:22 AM
Finally some good news on the horizon! Fortune Magazine's Editor-At-Large, Shawn Tully, published an article that explains today's market, how we got here, and where it's going. In a nutshell, NOW is the time to buy because the market is in a state of correction and before too long, prices will again begin to rise.
As he states in his article, "Forget stocks. Don't bet on gold. After four years of plunging home prices, the most attractive asset class in America is housing."
While the market value of homes across the nation are still very low compared to that of a … (0 comments)

crs: A Welcome Sight... - 07/27/09 02:20 AM
Home staging has become a popular industry and topic, particularly as it relates to improving the appeal of your listing during challenging times in the real estate market. But what about “staging” your yard?
Sure, any steps that you take to improve your interior's appeal will go a long way towards wooing buyers, but it's the outside of your home that they will see first, and you know that first impressions count! Review some of these helpful tips to make your offering an inviting one.
Go green by seeding and fertilizing your lawn for a lush look. Also, bring your home … (0 comments)

crs: One's Loss Is Another's Gain! - 07/06/09 02:02 AM
While falling values are not good indicators for sellers, they’re great news for buyers, lifting affordability to historically high levels. For example, to purchase a median priced home of $164,600 with 20% down and an interest rate of 5.1%, a buyer would need an annual income of just under $35,000.
With the lowest interest rates we've seen in forty years, now is an opportune time to lock in a rate on a fixed loan. Rates are already showing signs of rising, and waiting too long could negatively affect your ability to secure such a mortgage.
In addition to rising interest rates, … (0 comments)

crs: For Immediate Release in Central New Jersey - 03/27/09 02:40 PM
MICHAEL J. SINTON HAS BEEN AWARDED THE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST DESIGNATION BY THE COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS. 
Jackson Township, March 27, 2009 - Michael J. Sinton, a Jackson Township Realtor has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.
Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Fewer than  38,000 Realtors nationwide have earned the credential.
Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict … (0 comments)