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Repairs that Pay Off

Placing your home in the Summit NJ listings means getting into top condition first. Small repairs will cost you less money if you do them yourself now rather than making a concession for them later. While you home probably won’t need a major renovation,... Read >

Will FSBO Work in Today’s Market?

The economy is forcing many of us to make some tough choices. We’ve been trimming luxuries from the budget and adjusting our lifestyles to conserve funds. Many people are relocating for a much needed job. Most of us are cutting costs wherever we can. ... Read >

Clutter Busting

The much anticipated spring selling season is just around the corner in the Summit NJ real estate market. Many area home owners are gearing up and getting ready to sell. Some are hoping to capitalize on the current buyers’ market and find a great deal o... Read >

Buying New Construction

New construction in the Summit NJ real estate market has a lot to offer home buyers. A few years ago a developer could hold fast on a price and did not need to offer upgrades or discount in order to close a sale. In the current market climate, developer... Read >

VA Loan Primer

More than 18 million members of our country’s proud military have become home owners with the help of home loans from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Congress passed the VA loan guarantee program in 1944 to help returning GIs achieve their American d... Read >

Packing and Moving Tips

Just the thought of packing up a home and moving to a new location can send shivers up the spine of even the most robust Summit NJ real estate owner. It is probably the least enticing aspect of new home ownership. Unfortunately, it is also the most nece... Read >

Kid-Friendly Staging

Preparing your Summit NJ real estate property for sale can be a challenging task. When you add children to the mix it can seem nearly impossible. Keeping a home clean, uncluttered and ready for a showing is definitely tougher with little ones but there ... Read >

Efficient House Hunting

House hunting is fun – at least at first. It’s exciting to start looking at potential future homes with your Summit NJ real estate agent. Some house hunters lose their steam after a few weekends spent touring homes and navigating neighborhoods. Executi... Read >

Finding a Summit, NJ Realtor who Listens

The real estate market is extremely competitive now. With this economic situation, many people are looking to change their income or to add to it by selling real estate. Many of these would-be Realtors, though, don't have the training or the experience to... Read >

Going Without a Summit, NJ Realtor

Many homes are being put up for sale lately, due to a variety of reasons. Something that's very surprising is the fact that many of these homes aren't being listed by realtors, but are, instead, being sold by the homeowners themselves. Why do homeowners b... Read >