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9/12-9/18/09 The following 7 properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge - that's three more than the week before!  Maybe my prediction will prove true! 156 Irving Place, Society Hill Condo, listed for $241,000186 English Place, Society Hill Condo, listed for $259,0002406 Prive...
09/19/2009
The economy continues to show signs of stabilization. In fact, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke announced this week that the recession is probably over and that the economy is likely growing at this point. Famed investor Buffet also said the economy appears to have leveled off. In addition, ...
09/18/2009
Welcome back to School!  September is always a very busy time of the year - but in the Real Estate World, it really takes a few weeks to ramp up again from the slow summer months. The following 4 properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge. Again, I'm not surprised that there h...
09/14/2009
The Hills communities in Basking Ridge (and Bedminster) are located at the crossroads of Route 287, Route 78, and Route 202-206 in spectacular Somerset County, New Jersey.  Situated at the southeast corner of Bernards Township and officially considered Liberty Corner, The Hills offers a wide rang...
09/09/2009
  In July, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index rose to the highest level since June 2007. Not only was the number of homes pending sale up from June, the index was also 12 percent higher than the same month last year. Pending home sales are a good indicator of the ...
09/04/2009
8/29/09-9/4/09 The following 4 properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge. A little bit of a dip which makes complete sense given the end of the summer season! 37 Woodward Lane, Sociey Hill Townhouse, $304,900, DOM 567 Tysley Street, Single Family Home, SHORT SALE, $439,000, D...
09/04/2009
Homeowner Tips - Energy Efficient Lightbulbs September 1st, 2009 Did you know that you should NOT use flourescent light bulbs with dimmer switches?  Not only does it burn them out faster (three bulbs in one week - according to the homeowner who called the Liberty Corner Fire Company this evening)...
09/03/2009
I have been analyzing the Basking Ridge market for a listing appointment that my partner and I are going on this evening.  Look what I found: Market Absorption = Available Homes/UC Homes (last 30 days) in a given town or price range ==================================================== As of today...
08/31/2009
8/22/09-8/28/09 The following 9 properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge. The market is holding steady - there were also 9 contract sales the week before this one! 49 Smithfield Court, Spring Ridge Condo, $236,000, DOM 21215 Alexandria Way, Spring Ridge Condo, $259,500, DOM ...
08/29/2009
As a seller it is important that your listing be ALL OVER the internet!  And, it needs to look great!  Even the worst websites are used by the general public; you never know where your potential buyer will be looking so your listing may as well be on as many websites as possible.  In addition to ...
08/26/2009
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