A combination of historically low mortgage rates and declines in home pricing are resulting in the most affordable time to buy a home along the NJ MidTown Direct in two decades. This is great news for home buyers, provided they are able to qualify for a loan. Stricter guidelines and qualifications may make getting a home…Read More »
While the decline in new home construction may have some feeling “blue,” those of you who embrace a “green” lifestyle will be excited to hear about the latest projections along the NJ MidTown Direct. “Green” remodeling is a growing trend in the real estate industry! In fact, McGraw-Hill Companies, revealed last week that 17% of…Read More »
Save Money When Buying A Home Any major purchase requires analysis and thought, and buying a home in Millburn-Short Hills isn’t any different. Specifications on location, bedroom and bathroom quantity, and yard size may come more quickly to mind, but there are many other considerations to be aware of, as well. Did you know that you can…Read More »
I want to thank Mike Mueller for his very informative webinar yesterday and with any luck, it will post from G+ to streaming everywhere! Following the MLK weekend in Short Hills, NJ, from January 13th to the 17th, here is everything that is NEW to the market and that went UC. Garden State MLS …Read More »
What’s on the market in Millburn-Short Hills, NJ. between $750,000 and $1,000,000? Here’s a snapshot of the last 6 months showing everything that’s active, under contract and sold in this price range. Don’t forget to update your preapproval and get you financials in order! If you would like to learn more about my local community or discover…Read More »
New tool factors bankruptcy, FICO score and debt ratio into the equation One major difference between the housing finance system today and the system that prevailed prior to the financial crisis is in loan underwriting — the set of rules and procedures governing who is approved for a loan and who is rejected. The swing…Read More »
If you ever watch any home buying or remodeling shows on satellite or cable TV, you know what kinds of secrets a home inspection can reveal about a seemingly-safe house! Home inspections are crucial before finalizing any real estate purchase. The purpose of a home inspection is to evaluate the physical condition of the…Read More »
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past five years, word surely must have reached you that home values have been declining for a while. Yet 42 percent of the people polled by Zillow recently said they thought home valuesappreciate by 7 percent a year. Really, people?Even in a normal market, typical…Read More »
Once you’ve purchased your dream home, it’s time to protect it! Buying a home can be very risky without homeowners Insurance. It is essential for safeguarding your most valuable possession against defects, vandalism and disaster. It will cover the costs of repairs in the event of calamities such as fire, storms, vehicles, aircraft, riots, theft,…Read More »
Everyone knows never to let a baby or child in a car without a car seat, (well, except for maybe Brittney Spears!) but with all the different kinds of car seats out there knowing how to properly install them and what kind to use, it can be very confusing and unnerving for parents! You can…Read More »