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Gramercy Square Metuchen, NJ 08840
Gramercy Square at Metuchen is an intimate luxury townhome condo community that is currently under construction just three … [View Property]
74 Harmon Road – Edison, NJ 08837
Great location in the Heights, backs to woods, close to elementary school. This home offers new siding, windows, roof and … [View Property]
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5 Awesomely Easy Landscaping Projects
By: Dave Toht Ramp up your curb appeal with cool landscaping projects you can easily pull off in a weekend. Project #1: Use a charged garden hose to lay out a smooth curve. Tip: A “charged” garden hose full of water makes for a smoother, kink-free curve; charge up by turning on the spigot but leaving the sprayer off. With the hose as your guide, use a lawn edger or spade to cut … [Read More...]
Down Payment Tips
By Patric Santo Pietro Prudential New Jersey Properties Many people dream of owning a home but don't think it's possible because they lack the resources for a down payment and closing costs. Here are tips for securing that down payment. 1) Borrow from your retirement account: Many people have been investing in a 401(k) plan or traditional IRA for years and first-time homebuyers may borrow … [Read More...]
What You Must Know About Home Appraisals
By: G. M. Filisko Understanding how appraisals work will help you achieve a quick and profitable refinance or sale. 1. An appraisal isn’t an exact science When appraisers evaluate a home’s value, they’re giving their best opinion based on how the home’s features stack up against those of similar homes recently sold nearby. One appraiser may factor in a recent sale, but another may … [Read More...]
Home Staging in Spring
By Patric Santo Pietro Prudential NJ Properties Any home stager will tell you that “staging is staging” and the principals remain the same throughout the year—keep things clean, clutter free and colorful. But that doesn’t each season comes without its own brand of staging magic. For spring, there are a number of things you can do both inside and outside to take advantage of the … [Read More...]
Sellers: Leave your Home to Your Agent and Buying Customers
By Patric Santo Pietro Prudential NJ Properties Should I stay or should I go when my home is showing? Gently put, most agents say that when potential homebuyers come to see your home, it’s best that you leave the premises. Perspective buyers don’t want to see owners hovering or milling about. When they do, they get uncomfortable and feel as if they are intruding. This often causes … [Read More...]
