Public Open House on Sunday, 1/8/12 from 1-4pm at 186 Old Turnpike Road, Tewksbury, NJ

We are hosting a public open house at 186 Old Turnpike Road in Tewksbury, NJ this Sunday, January 8th, from 1-4pm.  Stop by for homemade cookies and take a look at this well-renovated colonial-style home featuring recently-renovated bathrooms (3 full baths) and kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.  First floor bedroom, finished basement, […]

Is a Septic Inspection Really Necessary?

If you are considering buying a property with a septic system, we strongly urge you to hire a licensed professional to inspect the system. Just because the toilets are flushing and sinks are draining does not mean that the septic system is working properly. At a minimum, a professional inspection should involve: 1) investigation into […]

Ethical Realtors®??? Absolutely!

Did you know that there is a Code of Ethics for Realtors®? The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) publishes it’s Code of Ethics every year and members (i.e., anyone who calls his/herself a Realtor®) has an obligation to adhere to the standards set forth in the NAR Code of Ethics. The Realtor® Code of Ethics […]

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

In deciding whether or not it makes sense to stay in your current home or move, there are a lot of things to consider, in terms of both finances and quality of life, in making this decision that go far beyond the question of purchase price of the new home and equity in your current […]

Seller Incentives to Motivate Buyers

Sellers who want to make sure that their home is positioned as aggressively as possible to sell in the current market often consider the use of financial incentives paid at the closing table to encourage buyers to choose their property as the buyer’s next home.  Here are some great financial incentives for sellers to implement […]

Low Mortgage Rates Mean Great Buyer Value

In any real estate market, real estate buyers are concerned with how much their new investment will cost them.  Some buyer fail to look past purchase price and necessary renovations.  More savvy buyer bolster their negotiating position by considering a broader range of ongoing costs of ownership, including property taxes, insurance, maintenance costs, and mortgage […]

In 2012, You CAN “Flip” a Property with an FHA Purchase Money Mortgage!

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) guidelines do not permit a buyer to purchase a home with an FHA-insured mortgage if the home being purchased has been owned by the seller for less than 90 days. However, the FHA a extended it’s temporary waiver of this “anti-flipping” regulation through December 31, 2012 while keeping all other terms […]

Great News for Homeowners in Flood Areas!

On December 17th, 2011, Congress approved reauthorization for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through May 31st, 2012. This means that flood insurance is available to homeowners (and people buying properties) living in a designated flood plain. Although the re-authorization is just a short extension of time for the NFIP, the National Association of Realtors […]

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