Jennifer Blanchard's (jenniferblanchard) Blog

I am working on a market analysis for a listing appointment scheduled for Wednesday night.  The property is a lovely expanded bi-level with over 3000 square feet of living space.  Updated bathrooms and a kitchen with a very recent face lift - I am looking forward to getting it on the market!  Her...

11/21/2009 - 11/27/2009 I am back from a long weekend spent with family; hoping that my readers have enjoyed their long weekend as much as I did!  I think that most buyers were also spending time with family - as there were only TWO sales last week here in Bedminster, NJ: 26 High Pond Lane, Wood ...

« The Tax Credit and Multi-family homes 11/21/2009 - 11/27/2009 I am back from a long weekend spent with family; hoping that my readers have enjoyed their long weekend as much as I did!  I think that most buyers were also spending time with family - as there were only TWO sales last week here in ...

With the extension of the $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers, much has been made about the great opportunity available to those who have never owned a home.  Yet, the reality is that today's market offers just as many advantages for existing homeowners wishing to move-up to a larger home.  T...

« Should I consider a Foreclosure in Bedminster, NJ? Why Bedminster renters should buy - especially NOW!   Homeownership has many advantages, including tax benefits and the ability to build equity. And now, current market conditions make purchasing a home an even more attractive option than ever ...

Just like there are many types of buyers - from investors to first timers - there are also many different types of homes available for purchase. Certain buyers choose a multi-family home so they can earn income renting out the second unit or if they want to live close to a relative, but not share...

11/14/2009 - 11/20/2009 Six properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge: 3 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Ridge, $244,90019 Dayton Street, BANK OWNED single family, $339,900 (multiple offers)101 Countryside Drive, $364,00051 Aspen Drive, town home, $469,00024 Princeton Court, town ...

The website, www.Basking-Ridge-Real-Estate.com is about to see some enhancements!  We are working on adding quarterly reports - graphical representations of sale trends, list to sale price ratios, assessments, etc.  Please comment if there is anything in particular you'd like to see. Additionally...

I fielded a question today about whether open houses work and if they should be held weekly.  I absolutely believe in open houses! They capture buyers who wouldn't otherwise see your home - either buyers not yet working with a Realtor, or buyers who have their agents looking for something so spec...

11/07/2009 - 11/13/2009 Only 2 properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge: 76 Liberty Corner Road, Single Family Home, listed for $395,000, DOM 13*32 Princeton Court, Patriot Mews Town house, listed for $695,000, DOM 27 * 76 Liberty Corner Road was relisted after a six month l...