Choosing new or replacement eco-friendly flooring is one of the emerging trends among house and condo owners. Eco-friendly flooring is made from, or with, more sustainable resources, such as materials that don’t deplete or permanently damage the environment (such as toxic laminates), or reusable or recyclable materials. Here are some ...
Continue ReadingGetting the call that the seller accepted your offer is exciting. You found the house, put together an offer, negotiated the terms, and the seller said yes. Congratulations. But there’s something I usually say right after delivering the good news: We still have several more hurdles to jump over before the house is ...
Continue ReadingReal Estate Explained in Plain English Fall is one of my favorite times of year in Howell. The leaves will soon be changing, the weather is cooling off, and we're heading into another seasonal change in the real estate market. I've been spending some time looking at the latest Howell housing numbers, and ...
Continue ReadingWhen you put your property up for sale, you want to ensure that potential buyers get all the information they need on the features of your home and its surrounding area. For example, if a buyer doesn’t realize a great school is just around the corner, they might just walk ...
Continue ReadingWayne Explains the Market Real Estate Explained in Plain English If you're thinking about selling your home, one of the first questions you're probably going to ask is, “What should we list it for?” And sometimes the next question is: “Why don't we start a little higher? We can always come down.” I've had that ...
Continue ReadingToms River has always had a lot going for it. It’s the county seat of Ocean County, it’s a Shore community and it offers a wide variety of housing, from traditional single-family neighborhoods to condos and some of the area’s largest adult communities. And being at the Jersey Shore is a ...
Continue ReadingWhen you suffer damage to (or the loss of) your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to come to the rescue, and most do. Still, it’s a good idea to review your policy with your insurance advisor and find out what’s covered and what isn’t. For example, if ...
Continue ReadingA lot of buyers are asking the same question right now: Should I wait for mortgage rates to come down before I buy? It is a reasonable question. Even a small change in the interest rate can affect your monthly payment, and nobody wants to buy today only to see rates drop ...
Continue ReadingUnfortunately, air quality alerts are becoming a more common occurrence these days. Aside from that, there are many reasons why the air quality in your home may not be at its best. Maybe it’s a faulty furnace or an aged carpet to blame. Until you get those issues addressed, how ...
Continue ReadingBrick is an interesting market because it is not just a shore town. You have access to the water, boating, beaches, and the lifestyle people associate with the Jersey Shore. But Brick is also a large, active year-round community with established neighborhoods, shopping, parks, schools, and convenient access to the rest ...
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