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02/08/2012

According to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR).
Pending home sales declined in June but marked 14 consecutive months of year-over-year gains. They also reported with data that reflects contracts but not closings, that the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, slipped 1.4 percent in June from a downwardly revised May but is 9.5 percent higher than June 2011.
Regionally, the PHSI in the Northeast fell 7.6 percent in June but is 12.2 percent higher than a year ago.

17/07/2012

Tips for Home Sellers
Interior Repair Hot Spots
If the thought of making pre-sale home repairs all over your entire house feels overwhelming, take a step back and consider where you should really focus your attention. When you're considering the interior of your house, here are the top repair hot spots on which to focus:
1. Electrical Panel
Just prior to sale, you are not likely to be doing any major upgrading on your electrical system, but you will need to locate your main electrical panel and give it a good cleaning. Brush out all the cobwebs, dead spiders, and dust and wipe off any rust or mildew.
2. Plumbing and Sewage
Make sure each and every sink and tub in the house is draining properly and that the drain lines are clear. Flush them all, but don’t stop there. Your buyer’s inspector won’t. He will run water in several sinks and flush several toilets at the same time. This is a great test of the house’s main drain line. So, if your house doesn’t flow with the flush, get that plumber over now!
3. Water Pressure
Another revealing plumbing trick is to run the dishwasher and washing machine along with a sink and shower. How’s the water pressure? Do you need a bigger hot water tank? Is it big enough to handle a small family? Find out now and plan on doing some re-piping if necessary.
4. Hot Water Heater
Look under the water heater to check for rust or leaks. If you find any, replace it now, and save some money and negotiating. A rusty or leaking water heater will be an immediate request for replacement to your buyers from their inspector.
5. Septic Tank
If your house is on a septic tank system, schedule it to be emptied at least two weeks prior to sale. The last thing you want to do is empty that tank during showings.
6. Leaks
Most pipe and faucet leaks are an easy and inexpensive fix, but a real turn off for buyers. Inspect each and every faucet and hose bib inside and outside the house—both above and below countertops.
7. Heating and Cooling
Test your heating and air conditioning systems. If the systems are eight years of age or older there may be a problem about to happen, or you may have to replace something before you sell. And some buyers don’t care how small a problem is; they will often ask for a credit for a whole new system. So make sure yours works. Also, this is the time to change your filters, and make sure the units and visible ducts are spanking clean.
8. Thermostats
Test your thermostats. If they are broken, replace them now!
About the Author
Michael Corbett is Trulia's real estate and lifestyle expert. He hosts NBC's EXTRA's Mansions and Millionaires.
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06/07/2012

Cindy's Treasure Trove will be having a BIG sale at the barn:High end clothes,handbags,furniture and everything in between! Louis,Fendi,Valittino,Coach bags,all real,and maybe used once or twice.High end shoes,and boots,SOme thing for everyone!!535 route 68 Columbus nj 08022:: Pass it on Thanks have a GREAT WEEKEND!!

01/07/2012

Went to an Exit Realty event last week and met its creator and CEO, Steve Morris. I was so impressed as to how he was so down to earth and genuine. After all, he is someone who in such a short time has built such a large internationally known Company. I have found in the past, going to see many speakers it is hard to relate to them because of their demeanor, not a hair out of place, loaded with lots of gold jewelry and never really connecting with you. They just say their well versed jargon and then try to sell their wares after it. Not so with this event, I walked away with a great deal of knowledge and feeling so good about being affiliated with Exit Realty. After meeting him I fully believe that he truly did devise this Exit Formula with and for the agent in mind. I am now more than ever looking forward to take advantage of that formula of having a great residual income in addition to what I make in my real estate transactions. Also now having the ability to retire with income and money to leave my heirs. I invite anyone who may want to know more about Exit to contact me directly. I guarantee you will be impressed.

01/06/2012

A WAKE UP CALL TO ALL THOSE SITTING ON THE FENCE

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21/05/2012

Cecile Cindy WAgner Andersen

Heads up everyone, I have a dealers estate of jewlry and barbie dolls in the box along with tons of other things out of her home!Also three other homes of oil paintings tools,furniture books,records,doll houses,clothes,Mirrors,sofas,glassware, pottery,toys,carpets(different qualities)LIvingroom sets and Dinningroom sets,kitchen tables,Mahagony Double pedestel table three leaves,and the list is endless Thru.Fri. and Saturday,from7 till 5 ea.day,bring a truck,and have time to go thru every building lots of treasures!!!535 Route 68 Columbus See you than!!Please share EVERYONE thanks

21/05/2012

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20/04/2012

I will be hosting a Open House during the NJAR Big Open House Event on Saturday 4/28/2012.
At 4 Aqua View Lane, Barnegat, N. J. located in the upscale age restricted gated community of Four Seasons At Mirage. Click the link below to learn about this Big Open House Event. Just below this post click on the Link of my listing for this beautiful home to learn more about it.

17/03/2012

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15/03/2012

15/03/2012

For the third time in four months, existing-home sales increased again while inventories decreased, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Existing-home sales, which include recently purchased single family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops were up 4.3 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.53 million units.

For the third time in four months, existing-home sales increased again while inventories decreased, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Existing-home sales, which include recently purchased single family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops were up 4.3 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.53 million units.
For the third time in four months, existing-home sales increased again while inventories decreased, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Existing-home sales, which include recently purchased single family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops were up 4.3 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.53 million units.

For the third time in four months, existing-home sales increased again while inventories decreased, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Existing-home sales, which include recently purchased single family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops were up 4.3 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.53 million units.

For the third time in four months, existing-home sales increased again while inventories decreased, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Existing-home sales, which include recently purchased single family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops were up 4.3 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.53 million units.

14/03/2012

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