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January New Jersey Real Estate Update
Here is a link to my “January Real Estate Update”:
http://realtytimes.com/122/ScottLauri
This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.
This month’s issue includes topics such as:
“Quick! Take That Low-Interest-Rate Holiday”;
“What’s In, What’s Out with Home Buyers in 2009?”;
“Fix Housing First Coalition Seeks To Revive Economy”;
“The Open House Show”;
“No Place Like Home For Savings”;
“Don’t Miss Tax Deductions On Your Real Estate Investment”;
Plus a roundup of December real estate activity as well as much more advice and information.
I hope you enjoy this monthly newsletter. If you have any comments, please e-mail them to me. Or, if you would like to see a certain topic covered in future months, let me know that too!
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 has been Signed
There are a lot of great items in this new recovery act that was just past but I beleive the most important direct benefit for the home buyer is the following:
Homebuyer Tax Credit - a $7500 tax credit that would be would be available for any qualified purchase between April 8, 2008 and June 30, […]
Franklin Township No 5 best place to live in America
Franklin Township was named No. 5 in Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live 2008. Details can be found on the attached websites. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2008/snapshots/CS3424900.html
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2008/top100/
View Homes for sale in Franklin Township here
Home Buyers eCourse - Lesson 8
Negotiating Your Home Purchase
Negotiations over the purchase of a home begin when you present the seller with a written purchase offer, usually through your real estate agent. The seller can accept your offer, in writing, reject it, or write a counter-offer, usually by modifying the original offer you presented. Several series of counter-offers may […]
Professional help for your home sale
We have helped many people in your circumstances make a switch to a new home that is more in keeping with their changing needs. The real estate market has changed since you last bought your house. From experience, we know the kinds of issues and problems that typically arise, and we know we can help […]
Prepare for a fast home sale
Remember back before everything got so incredibly expensive? You could get a cup of coffee for a dime, a great meal for a few dollars, a brand new home for less than $10,000!
Things have sure changed. Nowadays it seems everything you want to do is expensive. That’s why we’re so delighted to be able to […]
Home Buyers eCourse - Lesson 7
How To Pick The Right Home For You
Once you’ve determined how much you can afford to spend on a home — ideally with a mortgage pre-approval — take some time to consider what you’re really looking for.
Make a list of features you want: number of rooms, lot size, amenities (e.g., fireplace, up-to-date kitchen), sidewalks, […]
Home Buyers eCourse - Lesson 6
Finding The Best Mortgage Loan Program
Which do you select first: the loan program or the lender? In most cases, it’s best to decide on the type of loan that will best meet your financial goals, then find a reputable lender who can deliver that option to you at a competitive cost.
If you’re looking for […]
Do you know enough to sell your home?
Test yourself. How much do you know about selling a home in today’s highly competitive market?
• How do you determine the best price to ask for your house?
• What are some inside secrets to make your house more marketable?
• What’s the best way to negotiate when a buyer makes an offer?
• How do you determine […]
July Real Estate Update
Here is a link to my “July Real Estate Update”:
Real Estate Newsletter
This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.
This month’s issue includes topics such as:
“Sell Faster When You Understand The Buyers Mindset”;
“What You Should Know About A Buyer’s Market”;
“Investor […]
Home Buyers eCourse - Lesson 5
Reviewing Your Credit And Getting Loan Pre-Approval
Is your credit in good shape? Would you know if it were not? When it comes time to apply for a mortgage loan, you’ll want your credit to be as clean as possible to get as much mortgage as you need at the lowest possible rate.
Take A Peek
It’s […]
