Friday, November 25, 2011

FARM / LAND WANTED - looking for aprox 50-70 acres in south jersey for raising beef and chickens.  Please contact me 609-315-5595 if you know of anyone looking to sell or if you see a FSBO in your area.  Thank you!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

7 Reasons to Own Your Home

7 Reasons to Own Your Home
  1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home.
  2. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term, stable growth in value. While year-to-year fluctuations are normal, median existing-home sale prices have increased on average 6.5 percent each year from 1972 through 2005, and increased 88.5 percent over the last 10 years, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. In addition, the number of U.S. households is expected to rise 15 percent over the next decade, creating continued high demand for housing.

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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 as schools, recreational facilities, area expansion plans, and safety.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Staging: Small Things Can Make a Big Difference

Decluttering and cleaning are the two most important things sellers can do to get their house ready for showings. But small touches — new bathroom towels, a well-placed bouquet of flowers or an accent color — can liven up your listings.

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Housing Picture Expected to Brighten in 2012

Better times are ahead for the real estate market in the new year, according to several forecasts and recent surveys.
Fiserv, a financial information services firm, predicts that 95 percent of the 384 metro areas it tracks will see prices rise in 2012.

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Sunday, November 6, 2011

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55 Mariner Kitchen55 Mariner Livingroom55 Mariner Front Living55 Mariner front

This home is exactly what you have been searching for!! This three bedroom two story colonial with 2 car garage is situated on an over sized corner lot in the desirable Peppertree section of Washington Twp. Features of this beautiful home include rich earth tone color palette, an updated kitchen open to the family room with fireplace and sliding doors that open to large back yard with a patio, awning, pool, shed, and new vinyl fence. There are lots of upgrades in this home including newer replacement windows, water heater, double front doors, roof, and vinyl siding. Call today to set up your private showing of this home and get ready to move in! 856-358-2900