Roselle, New Jersey

August 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Roselle, New Jersey, a borough bordered by Roselle Park, Elizabeth, Linden and Cranford has more history than most people would know. Roselle’s very own first Presbyterian Church located on West 5th Ave and Chestnut Street was the first church to ever have electricity in it. Not the first church in the country but in the world thanks to Thomas Edison. Also, Thomas Edison wanted to demonstratethat an electrical lighting system can light up an entire town. The town he demonstrated that was yours truly, Roselle, New Jersey.

Roselle, NJ homes are lined with many trees on wide streets. There are many historical, very large antique looking homes. Roselle has many diffrent types of homes.  A gorgeous area in Roselle, NJ is the area bordering Warinanco Park which is a recreational park with an ice skating rink.  710 Galvin Ave. is across from this beautiful park, complete with 3 bedrooms and 2.1 baths. This home has a very beautiful interior with shiny hard wood floors and a deck to the landscaped backyard. This home also feutures a finished basement with ceramic floors and a guest room for the price of $265,000!

Roselle, NJ has three Elementary schools from Pre-K to 3rd grade.  They have one school specifically for 4th and 5th graders and a school specifically for 6th and 7th graders.  The high school is for grades 8 – 12. Roselle, NJ also is the home of Roselle Catholic High school.

There are many different sources of transportation in Roselle, New Jersey. There are many bus stations, train stations in bordering towns, and access to rout 22 and parkway.

5 Dorset Drive Kenilworth NJ

June 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment

5 Dorset Drive

Kenilworth NJ

Spacious home with large backyard in gorgeous location. Perfect home for nature lovers!

Walking distance from county park and Union County College. 

Four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, finished basement.

 

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When an Offer is made.

March 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment

When an Offer is made. 

  1. PRESENTING THE OFFER.

Be assured that as soon as I am aware that a written offer to purchase has been signed, I will contact you immediately. The timing you may be inopportune but it’s usually best to move ahead rapidly to consider the contract.

2. THREE OPTIONS TO CONSIDER

 When we consider the terms of the contract, remember that you are in charge. You are free to deal with the contract as you choose, and I will be there to assist you. Generally, there are three options available to you:

      A.  Accept the offer as presented. I will convey your acceptance and the home is           SOLD!

      B. Make a counter proposal- Propose changes to the offer, i.e. price, personal property, closing or possession dates, etc. So that it is acceptable to you. Be aware, however, that when you change anything, the buyer is completely freed     from the earlier commitment to buy. I will convey the terms of your proposal and the prospective purchaser may accept, reject, or offer a new proposal.

      C. Reject the offer.

3. DELIVERY OF THE CONTRACT

A copy of the finalized contract will be delivered to both buyers and seller byt heir respective real estate agents.

4. FINALIZING ALL CONDITIONS

      A. Buyers Financing: If the contract states that the buyer has a specific number of days to secure financing for the home, it is his responsibility to apply for and to   secure a loan commitment within that time period. The lending institution must…

                  1) Verify that the buyer has the ability to meet the monthly loan payment. They will examine the buyer’s credit history, employment records, ect.

                  2) Verify that the value of your home is enough to ensure the safety of  their loan. An appraiser, assigned by the lender, will visit your home to affirm that its value, based upon a study of comparable homes, adequately secures the loan that they are making to your buyer. The mortgage loan underwire will approve the loan based upon a satisfactory review of the above information.

      B. After the loan is approved, more legal work is necessary, though you will have very little involvement. The property title will be searched, title insurance will be ordered and an updated survey of the property may need to be ordered. If the    property is a condominium, the Association may be contacted.

      C. When the paperwork is in order, the time and place of settlement will be  agreed to by all parties involved. We will cooperate totally to insure a smooth and     timely closing.

      D. Prior to the time of closing, the buyer may request a physical inspection of the  home. The buyers may or may not be accompanied by a property inspector whom they have engaged at their expense.

E. Keys will be delivered to the buyer at closing.

F. At closing, all documents finalizing the sale will be signed by all partied and all funds will be disbursed.

Preparing for a showing

February 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Preparing for a showing

Homes tend to sell more quickly and for higher prices when they show their best!

Before each showing…

  1. Pick up every room
  2. Turn on all lights
  3. Open up all drapes, shades and blinds
  4. Clean up the kitchen
  5. Clean air
  6. Soft music
  7. Air conditioning or heater
  8. Clean up bathrooms

Getting Your House Ready: Outside

February 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Getting Your House Ready: Outside

 

 

The House

Take a close look as you walk the property. Clean anything that looks unkempt or dirty. Repair or replace anything that looks loose, dingy, rusted or broken. Make sure the door bell works. Replace a tied looking mail box, clean the exterior light fixtures and wash the windows. Try to spot hanging or rusty gutters, crooked antenna, loose shingles or shutters.

 

The Yard

 Turn and weed beds, trim the trees and shrubs. Lay in ground cover. Mend the fence, fix the gate latch. Pick up litter. Consider a landscaping/ lawn service.

 

Outdoor Furniture

Examine and spot paint your outdoor furniture. If it’s rusty or un repairable, consider disposing it.

 

Front Entry

It is the first thing your buyers see as they stand and wait for the door to open. It’s worth the extra effort to spruce it up.

 

The Garage

The time has come. Discard virtually everything in the garage that hasn’t been used for a year. Wash it down.

Just how much are people willing to pay for a home like yours?

February 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Just how much will people be willing to pay for a home like yours?

Well it depends, there are many factors.

  1. Location
  2. Changing demand
  3. Inflation
  4. Consumer confidence
  5. Mortgage Market
  6. Changing tastes
  7. Style
  8. Cost replacement factor
  9. Supply
  10. Most recent sales
  11. Depreciation
  12. Current competition in your area and surrounding areas of similar homes

Getting Your Home Ready: Inside

January 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Getting Your Home Ready: Inside

Clean! Clean! Clean!

Have the carpet shampooed, wax the floors, wash the walls, windows, blinds, drapes and lighting fixtures. Consider engaging a cleaning service, recognizing that it is a justified moving expense.

Kitchen and Bathroom

Clear off counter tops. Maximize the available counter space. These rooms should be gleaming. If unsightly, have the tub re-caulked and remove mineral deposits and grime from the shower walls. Clean the stove, microwave and refrigerator.

Primary Storage Area

Like the garage, its time has come to be liberated. Remember, you can do it now and benefit with a more attractive home on the market, or you can do it several months from now, in the process of moving when there is no advantage. Do it now.

Repairs

Identify and repair dripping faucets, sticking, creaking doors, etc. When people see areas of disrepair they begin to wonder whether there may be other unseen problems.

Closets

Remove out of season clothing. Organize your clothing and shoes. Remove all clutter from cabinets and closets.

Furniture

The less furniture, the larger a room appears to be.

A Light Appearance

As a rule, do everything to lighten the appearance of the home. Raise the blinds, open the drapes and use light colors. Repaint any room beginning to look shabby.

House for sale in Union NJ close to NYC transportation

November 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

2727895_22727895_12727895_0Yong & beautiful house in Union NJ with two car garage & extra parking, offers large bedrooms spacious kitchen Dining & living room ,shining hardwood floors Family room with half bath,master bedroom with full bath and double closets nice and clean basement, spacious back yard, close to NYC bus stop and to train station to NYC, commuters dream in Union NJ

Foreclosures Homes in Union NJ

November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Find homes for sale in foreclosure, bank owned, governament foreclosures, HUD foreclsores in Union county NJ at

http://www.unioncountyforeclosures.net

House for sale in Union NJ – foreclosure

November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

barbara1247 BARBARA AVE Union NJ
Bank owned being sold as-is. lots of potential. Ideal for rehab loan.
buyer must be pre-aproved by BUYER MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY prospect mortgage. Call for details

this listin is courtesy of SELLSTATE PROPERTY SOLUTIONS

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