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Shoud I Take My Home Off The Market During The Holidays? Should I Take My Home Off The Market During The Holidays? When you look at your holiday calendars you may find the months already overloaded with seasonal obligations -- shopping, entertaining, children's pageants, charity work, decorating the house, and so much more. If you are also trying to sell your home, you are under extra pressure to keep your home in "showtime" condition. And that could ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 12:00 AM on 12/09/2011		More
REASONS TO BUY A HOME 10 Reasons to Buy a Home REALTOR® Magazine Why is now a great time to buy? 1. You can get a good deal. Prices are down 30 percent on average. They’re at a level that makes sense for people’s income. 2. Mortgages are cheap. At 4.3 percent on average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, your costs to own are down by a fifth from two years ago. 3. You can save on taxes. When you add ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 10:22 AM on 11/20/2010		More
MOVING TIP: VISUAL SURVEYS RULE! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Moving Tip: Visual Surveys Rule! One of the biggest mistakes that people make when planning an interstate move is getting estimates on the phone or online. Phone and online ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 7:49 AM on 11/03/2010		More
JD POWER RANKS PRUDENTIAL HIGHEST IN SATISFACTION AMONG HOME SELLERS JD Power Ranks Prudential Highest in Satisfaction Among Home Sellers Real Estate consumers have spoken. Prudential Real Estate Network ranks "Highest Overall Satisfaction for Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms," in J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Home Buyer/Seller Study. The study measures customer satisfaction of home sellers and buyers with major national real estate ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 5:13 PM on 11/02/2010		More
30 YEAR MORTGAGE RATES PLUMB NEW DEPTHS 30-Year Mortgage Rates Plumb New Depths Freddie Mac reports that the average interest on 30-year fixed mortgages slipped to an all-time low, for the third consecutive week, to 4.19 percent. At the same time, 15-year fixed-rate loans and the five-year adjustable-mortgage rate both also hit record lows. Rates on the former were 3.62 percent, while the latter averaged just 3.47 percent.Source: The Wall ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 2:49 PM on 10/15/2010		More
PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE RANKS HIGHEST FOR SELLER SATISFACTION IN J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES' 2010 HOME BUYER/SELLER STUDY News Flash!! Prudential Real Estate Ranks Highest for Seller Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Home Buyer/Seller Study J.D. Power and Associates today announced that the Prudential Real Estate Network ranked "Highest Overall Satisfaction for Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms" in J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Home Buyer/Seller Study. This marks ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 3:04 PM on 08/08/2010		More
Take The Stress Out of Homebuying Take the Stress Out of Homebuying Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the REALTOR® you chose is both highly skilled and a good fit ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 3:40 PM on 08/06/2010		More
OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 30 FAIRMOUNT TERRACE WEST ORANGE NJ 07052 Another Upper Lourdes neighborhood home for sale. Come, stop by Public Open House Sunday the 18th of July 1-4 pm Say hi! Don't forget to invite friends and relatives who are looking to move locally. 30 Fairmount Terrace West Orange NJ 07052 You won't be disappointed. A must see! Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 7:25 PM on 07/16/2010		More
FABULOUS WELL KEPT COLONIAL IN THE UPPER LOURDES SECTION OF WEST ORANGE beautiful, well kept Colonial for sale in the Upper Lourdes section of West Orange. Merely blocks below Eagle Rock Reservation. Shopping, public transportation, and houses of worship nearby, too. A great opportunity to buy a wonderful home in West Orange. This one has all the subtle details of a period dwelling--stained wooden moldings and well kept wooden floors throughout--plus ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 7:20 PM on 07/16/2010		More
ASSEMBLY OK'S NEW ERSEY HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT BILL Legislation that would create a tax credit for home purchases made in 2010 was approved Thursday by the Assembly. The bill would establish the New Jersey Homebuyer Tax Credit Program, under the state gross income tax, for home purchases this year. The program would offer refundable tax credits for up to $15,000 or 5 percent of the home purchase price, whichever is less. The home purchased must be ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 7:45 PM on 06/13/2010		More
BELANTRAE GREENS FLORHAM PARK OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY MAY 16ST OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAy 16ST 1-4 PM BELANTRAE GREENS FLORHAM PARK NJ Don't miss this opportunity to view this fabulous 2 bedroom Belantrae Greens townhouse. Belantrae Greens, located in Florham Park, is a beautiful well maintained gated community consisting of 200 condominium town houses on approximately 24 acres. This is the only gated community in Morris County. Amenities include 3 tennis ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 6:50 PM on 05/12/2010		More
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 21ST 1-4 PM BELANTRAE GREENS FLORHAM PARK NJ Don't miss this opportunity to view this fabulous 2 bedroom Belantrae Greens townhouse. Belantrae Greens, located in Florham Park, is a beautiful well maintained gated community consisting of 200 condominium town houses on approximately 24 acres. This is the only gated community in Morris County. Amenities include 3 tennis courts, a basketball court, a heated swimming pool. Stop by on Sunday ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 3:07 PM on 03/13/2010		More
ANOTHER FABULOUS BELANTRAE GREENS TOWNHOUSE LISTING Location, Location, Location! Beautiful 2 bedroom townhouse located at Belantrae Greens in Florham Park, NJ. Enjoy spacious rooms, generous closets, finished basement and 1 car garage. Easy living with lots of room for entertaining and/or relaxation. Large Master Suite and dramatic Cathedral Ceilings in the Living Room. Enjoy easy living ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 9:13 PM on 03/06/2010		More
PRUDENTIAL NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES HOME SALES CONTRACTS UP 41% FOR DECEMBER 2009 Prudential New Jersey Properties Home Sales Contracts Up 41% for December 2009 According to recent statewide data compiled by Jeffrey Otteau, New Jersey’s leading real estate trends analyst, home contract sales for December 2009 were up 20% from December 2008. Prudential New Jersey Properties outperformed the market with companywide home contract sales up 41% year ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 10:12 AM on 02/08/2010		More
ONE MORE EXCELLENT REASON TO SELL WITH PRUDENTIAL NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES NEW LISTINGS DATA FEED TO CAPTURE BUYERS AT FORTUNE 500 COMPANEIS AND U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Prudential New Jersey Properties is pleased to announce a new partnership with "Corporate HomeView" (CHV), a listings data provider for many Fortune 500 companies as well U.S. Government agencies. Effective the week of December 21st, PNJP's complete inventory of listings will be fed to this new ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 9:29 AM on 01/02/2010		More
staging tips: 5 RULES FOR TACKLING WALLS Staging Tips: 5 Rules for Tackling Walls REALTOR® Magazine Walls are a key element of home staging. They are the canvas showcasing the greatest attributes of a house. But where do you start when preparing a home for sale? Staging Diva Debra Gould, president of Toronto-based Six Elements Inc., offers up five rules of thumb for handling walls in home staging. Sometimes a brighter color ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 7:38 AM on 12/12/2009		More
SUMMIT ONE OF THE MOST WIDELY KNOWN AND MO TIME HOMEBUYERS, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT PRICE, GREAT TOWN AND FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS CREST HIGHLY CONSIDERED COMMUNITIES IN UNION COUNTY. OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY SEPT. 21TH UNHEARD OF PRICE FOR A HOME IS SUMMIT. FIRSTDIT1 Summit New Jersey 8 CONSTANTIME PLACE 1-4PM The Town of Summit is one of the most widely-known and most highly considered communities in Union County, NJ. Summit is home to people of many social, economic and ethnic backgrounds who have found in Summit a stimulating, heterogeneous, suburban environment. Travel to New York City makes Summit highly desirable. Two train lines ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 11:08 AM on 10/31/2009		More
WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHOOPI! We have a celebrity in our mist. Film star and tv co-host of "The View" Whoopi Goldberg . Whoopi is moving to an exclusive West Orange residential community. Goldberg bought a house in West Orange Llewellyn Park for $2.8 million. The colonial house, has 23 rooms, 8 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths located on 2.34 acres.LLewellyn Park, is a beautiful gated community ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 11:07 AM on 10/31/2009		More
Suburban Living in West Orange West Orange is just about 17 miles from New YorkCity, which can be seen from The Eagle Rock Reservation. In good weather, the view is breathtaking. Home buyers will find the West Orange is composted of a variety of home styles from split levels, colonials, ranches, cape cods townhomes and multi family homes. There is a home is all price ranges from low hundred thousands to million ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 11:06 AM on 10/31/2009		More
TRULIA SUCCESS STORY I am proud to report a Trulia web site success story. My heartfelt thanks to the buyers of this beautiful 5 bedroom Colonial home for entrusting me with their business. I have successfully completed their home transaction from start to finish and have gained clients and new friends for life! They have provided me with their testimonial and have recommended me to others on Trulia. "Dear Carol, ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 11:05 AM on 10/31/2009		More
10 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP This year First time home buyers are out in record numbers. Many don't know where to start. I hope with with be helpful. 10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership 1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income.2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list.3. Select where you want to live. Compile ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 11:35 AM on 08/01/2009		More
WARREN, NJ NAMED # 6 BEST PLACE TO LIVE BY MONEY MANGAZINE! Warren, NJ, Named #6 Best Place to Live by Money Magazine! Warren, NJ, in Somerset County has been named #6 among Money Magazine's 2009 Best Places to Live. Prudential New Jersey Properties is located in the heart of Somerset County! EMAIL ME AT CAROL.EISENSTEIN@PRUDENTIALNEWJERSEY.COM FOR LISTINGS IN THE AREA. Here's what Money magazine had to say about Warren: Population: 16,100Unemployment: ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 11:56 AM on 07/25/2009		More
West Orange Open House 1-4pm Please Join me to see this Crown View Beauty! This Sunday June 7th Spectacular Alcott end unit feat many upgrades & prime cul-de-sac loc in prestigious gated com. Euro style kit feat. Sub-0 ref, Miele & Bosch appliances, granite countertops, cust cabinets, HW floors, cath ceilings, custom designed walk-in closets, window treatments, formal DR, gas FP, deck overlooks serene setting. Full fin basement w/full bath, cedar closet, 2 car ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 1:54 PM on 06/05/2009		More
WHAT EVERY FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER NEEDS TO KNOW. JOIN US AT OUR COMPANYWIDE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS SEMINAR! Join us at our COMPANYWIDE First-Time Homebuyers Seminar! Mark your calendar! June is "First-Time Homebuyers Month" at Prudential New Jersey Properties and we're celebrating with a Companywide Seminar on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:30pm. Designed to provide the information you need to navigate the first-time homebuying process, our FREE and INFORMATIVE presentation will be hosted by Prudential ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 1:51 PM on 06/04/2009		More
INTEREST RATES BELOW FIVE PERCENT Interest Rates BELOW FIVE PERCENT - NOW is the Time to Buy! The combination of correctly priced homes for sale and current mortgage interest rates now below five percent is really exciting. It represents a fantastic and rare opportunity for buyers to realize their homeownership dreams affordably and with their best interests protected. Contrary to popular belief, there is more than enough ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 12:17 PM on 05/24/2009		More

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