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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
REAL ESTATE STAGING - WHY YOU SHOUDL STAGE YOUR HOME Make the Bed. Open the Blinds and let the light in. Remove the exercise equipment and accessorize. What a difference with little time and money to accomplish this!Real Estate staging is securing your home's equity.Homes that are staged sell for 6.3% more than homes that aren't staged. And close to 95% of them sell in 37 days or less.On the flip side, homes that are on the market for 3 months ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 12:54 PM on 01/12/2011		More
DISADVANTAGES OF RENTING Disadvantages of Renting Disadvantages of Renting The lack of freedomAs a renter, you are limited in what you can do to a property without the landlord's permission. Want to knock down a wall or paint the shutters? Don't even think about it. If you want to have it your way, you have to own it. Be especially concerned if you have pets, because this will limit where you can rent ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 12:40 PM on 12/10/2010		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
SELL A HOME SOON - 3 REASONS 3 Reasons to Sell a Home Soon What do you tell a client who asks whether to sell a house now or wait? Bankrate.com, offers these three good reasons not to wait, even though the holidays are approaching:1. The market is improving. Most markets have either turned or are close to turning.2. All real estate is local. Homes in great locations are always in demand.3. Spring is coming soon. Many potential ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 9:58 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
September Existing-Home Sales show another Strong Gain September Existing-Home Sales Show Another Strong Gain Existing-home sales rose again in September, affirming that a sales recovery has begun, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® (NAR). National existing home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, jumped 10.0 percent in September from August, but remain 19.1 percent ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 11:44 AM on 10/30/2010		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
SUMMIT, N.J. RANKED #5 AMONG SMALL TOWNS IN AMERICA RelocateAmerica.com, a leading website resource for consumers relocating throughout the U.S., has just released its 13th annual list of "America's Top Places to Live for 2010" and Summit, NJ was ranked at number five among America's Top 10 Small Towns (population under 40K). In addition to the overall category of America's Top Places to Live for 2010, "small towns" was among several top ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 7:20 PM on 05/21/2010		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
10 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP 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 a list of three or four neighborhoods you’d like to live in, taking into account items such ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 3:31 PM on 03/14/2010		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
NEW JERSEY HIGH SCHOOLS RANKED AMONG NATION'S BEST New Jersey High Schools Ranked Among Nation's Best US News and World Report has issued its 2010 list of the best high schools in the nation, and 41 New Jersey schools have ranked among the best. Almost 21,000 public high schools nationwide were eligible for the study, which evaluated the schools by their ability to prepare students for college coursework. High Technology High School in Lincroft, ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 9:56 AM on 02/08/2010		More
Summit Nj Restaurant week Feb 19-28 Summit NJ Restaurant Week Feb. 19-28 As many as 25 establishments are on the roster for this year's Summit Restaurant Week.Restaurants will be offering a special drink, item or prix fixe meal. Visit http://www.summitdowntown.org/restaurant.php for a list of participating restaurants. Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 9:45 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
OUTSTANDING EAGLE RIDGE TOWNHOUSE Not ready to buy? Then rent this outstanding Eagle Ridge townhouse and live in luxury! Large 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhouse is in move in condition with bright and airy eat in kitchen, central air, walk in closets, ceiling fans, and lots of storage. Relax in your private master bath with a jetted tub . Enjoy great privacy on your patio for quiet time or entertaining. Enjoy the warmth from a ... Posted by Carol Eisenstein @ 1:09 PM on 11/22/2009		More

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