It’s no secret that luxury buyers are buying lifestyle, not shelter. One of the key goals of your property marketing should include the ways in which the unique attributes of your property will satisfy the lifestyle desires of potential buyers. Your photos and copy should tell a “lifestyle story” and highlight your home’s unique features. [...]
SOURCE A central air conditioning system can provide years of satisfactory cooling with relatively little maintenance. However, a seasonal start-up check and periodic maintenance is recommended. Homeowner Checklist The amount of do-it-yourself air conditioning maintenance a homeowner can do is limited. However, there are a few steps that can help the system operate trouble-free and [...]
SOURCE FOR many recent college graduates, the dream of owning a home may have to be postponed awhile as they first grapple with repaying mounds of education loans. Outstanding student loan debt now totals over $1 trillion, according to a report last month from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. That surpasses the amount owned on [...]
New Septic Regulations for New Jersey A new wastewater regulation was adopted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and took effect on April 2, 2012. The new regulation concerns septic systems and inspection requirements for all real property transfers. For further information, please consult the NJDEP website at www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/owmp_main.htm The important points [...]
A number of factors influence the price of a home. These factors can include the property’s condition and location, as well as current market conditions and interest rates. But the land on which the property sits can also influence its value. Although some people believe that a buyer will pay more for a larger piece [...]
You want the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home and its contents are covered by your insurance policy, but it can be difficult to determine how much coverage you need. A recent study found that 70 percent of all homes in America are underinsured and most of those are underinsured by at [...]
SOURCE Not all moms enjoy a glass of wine, but those who do will appreciate our selection of top 10 Mother’s Day wines. We’ve chosen sparklers, reds, whites and rosés, as well as a few bottles on the sweeter side, including one made with chocolate and one with peach. Bring a bottle as a gift [...]
SOURCE WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The relentless decline in home prices is nearing an end and prices should rise for the first time in seven years in 2013, but a possible new wave of foreclosures could threaten the recovery, according a Reuters poll of economists. The median forecast of 24 economists polled by Reuters was for [...]
SOURCE It’s the least favorite thing for many sellers, packing up their homes and relocating to a new home or even a new state. Most people associate moving with stress but it doesn’t have to take the thrill of moving into a new home away. Preparation and careful planning can not only ward off the [...]
SOURCE Q: I’m thinking of putting my home on the market and need to know its square footage. How do I calculate my home’s square footage? A: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) offers these suggestions for measuring your home’s square footage: Always start by measuring the outside of the house. Begin measuring from [...]
