I got to my office the other day, and to my surprise....there was a faxed contract with an offer on a listing of mine. There it was - sitting in the fax machine, among other office papers, for all to see. A short time later, I received a call from the "buyer's agent" informing me he was faxing over a contract......after the fact! Gee, thanks for letting me know! I tried to ...
You've made the decision to buy a home. You've researched, asked your friends and co-workers, and (drumroll please) decided to move to Livingston, New Jersey!
Now the work begins..........which is the best neighborhood for you?...Do you want to be close to the NY bus? Close to shops and the Livingston Town Center? Near parks and recreation?
Do you like a multi-level split level home, or a traditional ...
Packing is one of those dreaded but necessary chores of moving. Not only is it time consuming, but it sheds light on how much we really have accumulated since the last move. But, it can be a manageable task by starting early and having a plan.
Don’t wait until the last minute.
Moving is stressful enough. Give yourself at least six weeks, which ...
Recently the organizers of the NJ Hall of Fame announced 15 new inductees.Governor-elect Chris Christie read off the list at the State Museum in Trenton. The hope is to return to the state a sense of pride and a state of acccomplishment. Putting comedians' jokes aside..........New Jersey may be small in size, but it packs a punch (and, no, I am not referring to the Sopranos!).* ...
What is a SHORT SALE ?
Below you will find a Short Sale Explanation Sheet. It covers many FAQs and should give you a good sense of what a short sale is. Q : I keep hearing the phrase 'short sale'. What is it and how does it affect me? A : Many people have heard the ...
I just got home from a successful outing with new buyers - a lovely young couple looking to buy a first home. As we walked into one home, I had to fumble for the light switches in every room. I heard myself say to them, "This is one way NOT to help sell your home"!
So..........I decided to compile some suggestions of what NOT to do when trying to sell your home. ...
Buying Advice: The Science of Bidding on a home.....
Once you've found a house you like, you must make a written offer to buy it. What form that offer takes depends ...
Yes, I said it...............I LOVE NEW JERSEY !
Now, now.......... snickering is NOT allowed! Ahhhh...New Jersey - The Garden State!
Despite being the brunt of many a comedian's jokes, New Jersey has a lot more to offer than just an exit off the Turnpike.....or the Sopranos!
OK, ok, I know....admittedly, we sort of have high property taxes (ok, really high, not ...
TAX CREDIT EXTENSION ANNOUNCED !
Senators Agree to Extend Homebuyers Tax Credit !!!
(updated 5:56 p.m. ET, Wed., Oct . 28, 2009 - from the Associated Press & MSNBC)
WASHINGTON -Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time homebuyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers.
The tax credit provides up to $8,000 to first-time homebuyers ...
That's right - I don't have a Blackberry....I don't have a palm (whatever that is), nor do I have a bluetooth .....but, I did have a toothache once, does that count ? - sorry, too corny, I know.....I can hear you groaning!
I am an upper-tier baby boomer (that's a euphemism for mature.... which is a euphemism for ....old..er).
I am trying so hard to keep up, but when I want to make an appointment, ...
