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Urban Flight – Its Really Happening

How to navigate it (whether buying or selling) When cases of COVID-19 started popping up in our area, it wasn’t long before things were shut down.  With the shutdown came a slowdown in the number of homes being sold, at least in the early part of the pandemic.  In March, April, ...

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Go Beyond Property Needs and Wants

When you shop for a new home, you’ll probably start by thinking about what you need in your next property. Your list might include a spacious kitchen; three bedrooms; and, a mature tree in the backyard. Those are property features and, of course, they’re important. But finding your next dream home ...

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The Vocabulary of Selling a Home

As in any industry, there are terms and buzzwords that are unique to residential real estate. When you put your home on the market, you should know what those terms mean. Here are definitions for the most common ones: Fair market value: This is an estimate of how much a specific ...

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SOLD!!! 608 Kaplan Street, Roselle

Team Zuhl & Are very happy to announce that their listing at 608 Kaplan Street in Roselle has SOLD!!! The house was on the market for a total of 18 days.  There were more than 30 showings and 11 offers.  This roomy 4 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape Cod sold for $338,000, ...

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Can You Afford the Home You Want?

Can you afford to purchase the home you really want? Here are some things to consider: What kind of home do you want? What kind of area do you want to live in? What features and characteristics do you need in a home? (Three bedrooms? A large living room for entertaining? A ...

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CLOSED!!! 115 Deerfield Road, Sayreville

TEAM ZUHL & Are very happy to announce that their buyers have purchased the home at 115 Deerfield Road in Sayreville!!! The couple who is getting married next month will be moving in soon to begin their new life together.  We began our search for their dream home in late May and after ...

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Make a “Great Things” List

What’s great about your home? Is it the spacious foyer and generous main floor closet space? Is it the beautiful washroom? Is it the playground that is only a short walking distance away? Although some properties may look similar at first glance, every home is unique – with features and characteristics ...

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An offer came in! What are these “strings”?

You’re ready to move, you’ve put a lot of time and effort in to make your house look great to buyers and you’ve hired a great agent (hopefully me).  After just a few days of showings, you get a great offer… But, as your agent reads the offer, you see that ...

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5 Home Improvement Ideas to Boost Your Property’s Value

Remodeling your home might cost hundreds to thousands of dollars, but making the right changes will increase your home’s value. It is all about choosing the right home improvement to pursue since some changes might end up costing too much without boosting your asking price. You might want to consider ...

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What Buyers Notice Most When Viewing a Home

Do you remember the last time you viewed a home for sale? What do you recall about that property? You likely remember the features and characteristics that stood out, such as the gorgeous hardwood floors, the spacious kitchen with the long island, or… the faucet that was dripping in the ...

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