Jennifer Blanchard's (jenniferblanchard) Blog

11/28/2009 - 11/04/2009 There was only one sale in Bedminster, NJ last week:         58 Birchwood Road, Birchwood townhouse, LP $259,000 There is only one additional property working through attorney review which means they have accepted an offer and lawyers are working through the contract detai...

« Home Sales Data 11/28/2009 - 12/04/2009 Same as last week there were only TWO sales here in Basking Ridge: 17  Clark Court, The Hamiltons townhouse , LP $469,999117 Cross Road, Single Family Home, LP$565,000 There are an additional 12 properties that are working through attorney review which me...

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...