Once you have made the big decision that it is time to sell your home, comes the next big decision. Should you hire a discount brokerage or a full service firm? As you can see from all the recent ads, discount real estate brokerages can be very enticing. Their technology looks exciting. Most importantly, they […]
Read More...Like any major life change, selling your home is a big project. It requires a good deal of planning and research. Some important questions need to be asked: When is the best time to sell? How is the housing market now? What is my competition? How do I make my home stand out from the […]
Read More...The harsh winter weather got us off to a late start! Many home sellers decided to wait until the weather improved before listing their homes for sale. This created some frustration among serious buyers who hoped to purchase while interest rates remain under 5%. Low inventory, especially in $600,000 and below range, resulted in bidding […]
Read More...Today’s buyers look at the home purchase as an investment, not just a place to live and enjoy. Of course, they seek the lowest price, but buyers’ priorities are changing. Usable living space has taken center stage. In other words, many buyers now seek larger bedrooms, or even a fifth bedroom instead of the more […]
Read More...BY DIANE BELCUORE REPRINT FROM SHOWCASE MAGAZINE, FEBRUARY 2018 Over the past several months, prospective home sellers and home buyers have been in suspense about the new changes to Federal tax rules and how it will affect the housing market. For prospective home buyers, the big question has been whether buying a home is still […]
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Read More...BY DIANE BELCUORE Modular buildings and modular homes are sectional prefabricated buildings, or houses, that consist of multiple sections called modules. “Modular” is a method of construction differing from other methods of building. The module sections are constructed at an off site (sometimes, remote) facility, then delivered to the intended site of use. Complete construction […]
Read More...BY DIANE BELCUORE Many properties in New Jersey have conservation easements. These are areas of land that are environmentally sensitive. For example, the property in the easement might have a stream running through it. It may be a wooded open space area that NJ law requires builders to set aside when they build new homes. […]
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