Save Money for the Down Payment on Your Basking Ridge Home

Below are going to be some money saving tips for you to use while saving money for buying your Basking Ridge home: Tip #1 Go to a bank and get a special interest-bearing savings account. Money is only allowed in, and you can’t take any out. Call it the “Home Fund” and let all your [...]

Closing On Your Basking Ridge Home

Many people feel intimidated about closing on a home they just bought. Have Adrienne Francis go over the entire closing process BEFORE you even buy. It will give you confidence you need when you purchase a home in Basking Ridge. Tip #1 Review all the documents. Ask for a closing package 2-3 days before closing [...]

Shopping for a Mortgage in Basking Ridge

The world of mortgaging has changed faster than any other time in the history of lending money. Interest rates are definitely at an all time low. Adrienne Francis can save you time and money with guidance and counseling. She has been a Basking Ridge real estate professional for years. In addition, here are some tips [...]

Building Equilty in Your Basking Ridge Home

Paying off your mortgage loan is not the only way to build equity in your home. Home equity is the difference between your home’s market value and the mortgage you owe. To build the equity you need to get rid of the debt as fast as you can. Below are some tips on how to [...]

Safety First When Buying a Home

Here are some tips on how to stay safe while viewing and buying Basking Ridge real estate. Hire a reputable Basking Ridge real estate agent, such as Adrienne Francis to accompany you when viewing homes. She will call in advance and schedule showings through a licensed real estate company. NEVER go alone!  Take a friend [...]

Fresh on the Market and Price to Go!

Fresh on the Market and Price it to Go! When you go out looking for a home, you don’t want the old listings that have been around awhile. If the house was hot, priced right and in great condition, it would be gone by now. Same goes for your own home in the Basking Ridge [...]

Shopping for a Basking Ridge Online

Save yourself time, effort and gas by calling Adrienne Francis for her list of Basking Ridge real estate properties online. You can eliminate the “dogs” and find the latest listings, hot on the market. If you surf the entire internet, there is a lot of listings that are already sold or pending, that still appear [...]

Negotiating an Offer On a Home in Basking Ridge

When you make an offer on a Basking Ridge real estate property, stakes become high and sharp negotiating skills become a must. It can mean the difference of thousands of dollars! Whether you are buying or selling a home, negotiating is the key factor when selling real estate. The number one priority is hiring the [...]

Basking Ridge Real Estate Investment

Some of the most successful business people in the world made their money investing in real estate. Here are some tips for investing and making a great return. Tip #1: Take advantage of decline! When and as the property rates are low, people can start investing selectively ignoring the media reports. Be calculating when picking [...]

Real Estate Commissions

What in the world does a Basking Ridge real estate agent do all day to deserve those commissions?! Here are the typical responsibilities for a Realtor and an explanation: Understanding a Realtor’s Income Structure It takes a special kind of person to raise a family completely on commissions. There is no guarantee from day to [...]