The number one question that I get when I’m out and about is: “How’s the real estate market?” Lately, I’ve been telling people that it’s great if you’re a seller in the suburbs. But it’s a different market, especially in urban areas. I also let them know that buyer’s outnumber ...
Continue ReadingIf you know me, you know that I enjoy networking. Whether it’s through a referral organization, service organization, or a chamber of commerce, I like being one of the few REALTOR’s who participates. This morning I was in a meeting with several people, including a mortgage broker. The inevitable question ...
Continue ReadingIn normal years, Spring is the busiest time of the year in real estate in Scotch Plains. Due to several different factors that trend has changed a bit recently. Since the middle of March of 2020, when the lockdown started and many sellers took their homes off the market, the ...
Continue ReadingWe are very happy to announce that our investor/buyer has closed on the sale of the house at 1190 Galley Avenue in Manahawkin. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home features an open floor plan with so much potential. If you’re considering buying an investment property, make sure that you ...
Continue ReadingIn my daily life, I’ll hear this question several times a day: How’s the Real Estate Market? Lately, the answer to that has been pretty much this: If you’re a buyer, it’s frustrating, because you’re constantly being outbid. However, if you’re a seller, you’d probably react with: Holy *%&#!!! This ...
Continue ReadingYou’ve been in your home for several years, maybe your family has grown and you need more space. Or maybe you’re now empty nesters and you are ready to downsize. The reasons for moving can be varied, but your motivation for moving should be at the center of the decisions ...
Continue ReadingWe’re in a strong seller’s market – What does that mean? Currently, we are in an extraordinarily strong seller’s market. There are far more buyers looking to buy houses than there are houses for sale. When this happens, low supply and high demand, prices tend to shoot up and buyers ...
Continue ReadingFor some people, just the thought of selling their home is stressful under normal circumstances. Add in the safety concerns about COVID-19 and that stress can be enough to bring you to tears. The stresses of selling a home can be caused by a multitude of things. What is the ...
Continue ReadingWhen you decide that sell your home, you’ll need to be careful when choosing an agent to represent you. After all, this is most likely the sale of the most expensive thing that you own, so you want to make sure that the person marketing your home and representing you ...
Continue ReadingIt isn’t hard to find news about COVID these days. The virus affects all ages, and all demographics. The shutdown, similarly, affects all ages and all demographics. Here’s how it is affecting real estate in our area. Rahway real estate usually has a cyclical feel to it – prices and ...
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