Jennifer Blanchard's (jenniferblanchard) Blog

9 properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge.  That means offers were negotiated, attorney review was completed and inspections are underway on the following properties: 350 Potomac Drive had been listed for $245,000 (sold in under a week!)148 Woodward Lane had been listed for...

The market in Basking Ridge is currently at an inventory level of 7 months (246 available properties, 35 sales in the last 30 days).  This is a very healthy market - especially given the negative press that the real estate market is getting! There have been 10 sales in Basking Ridge so far in Jul...

The Cedars in Basking Ridge is a community of about 500 units, in the form of duplexes, townhomes, condominiums, and low to moderate income housing.  One of the only developments of Basking Ridge townhomes where the units offer garage AND basement (many are finished).  The community features a po...

Society Hill is a Hovnanian built development of about 800 units - townhouses and condos - split into two associations (Bernards I and Bernards II).  Constructed in 1985, there are several different floor plans: Two bedroom units: An interior and an end unit. Featuring 2.5 baths, and two master b...

This 326-acre complex is bordered by over 100 acres of undisturbed open space.  Spring Ridge is a community is comprised mostly of two and three bedroom condos, but there are a handful of duplexes as well as single family homes.  The condo buildings are typically three stories - ground, first and...

787 Old Farm Road, Bridgewater - a terrific ranch in a great location. Almost an acre and half - great schools - excellent potential. Many upgrades including the heating system; central air conditioning and electrical service; new high efficiency windows 2006 and a 10 year young septic system! C...

It's that time of year - houses are being painted, walkways are being paved and power washed, beds are being mulched and decks are being stained...  My husband (and sometimes real estate partner) is the 2nd Assistant Chief at Liberty Corner Fire Company in Basking Ridge.  The tones sounded just a...

Common things found during home inspections Okay, the house is SOLD!  You have made it through attorney review, the buyers have applied for their mortgage and they have hired an inspector.  What do you do now?  I advise that you NOT be at home during the inspection.  You might think you can help,...

When researching data for a client who is looking at a possible short sale in Long Hill Township, I reviewed listings available, under contract and sold in the last 12 months, in both Long Hill and Basking Ridge.  The raw data, along with some percentage calculations follows.  While I make an att...