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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!
Professional Advice for New Jersey Real Estate
Before you undertake a major renovation or redecorating project, call a professional real estate agent for advice about how your plans will impact the marketability of your home. We will be glad to provide a free consultation with no obligation–even if you are not planning to make a move in the near future.
Sellers often spend […]
Upgrade Before You Sell Real Estate in New Jersey
Real estate agents sometimes receive calls from homeowners asking for advice on what they should do to prepare their house to go on the market. They may have settled for living in a “less than optimal” circumstance for years, and are now going to spend money to make it nice for someone else to enjoy.
If […]
Brighter is Better for New Jersey Real Estate
Sometimes a real estate agent will walk into a home that is basically attractive, yet communicates the feeling that something is lacking. Then the agent notices that all of the drapes are closed, interior lights are off and there is a lot of overgrown shrubbery blocking the sunlight that might otherwise pour through the windows.
A […]
Closing Net Sheet for Sellers in New Jersey of Real Estate
When you consider what price you should accept when selling your home, there are two important factors that will influence your decision. The first factor is the basic sales price. The second, and more important, is the amount you will actually receive from the proceeds at the closing.
Your real estate agent will prepare a seller’s […]
Are You Curious about buying or selling real estate in New Jersey
Perhaps you have no plans to buy or sell a home right now, but you are curious about your possibilities. Real estate professionals can answer any questions you may have about the complexities of a real estate transaction and provide you with information to help you make a decision.
Call or send an email if you […]
A Matter of Timing Buying Real Estate
Buying real estate can sometimes involve tricky timing. For example, you may have found the perfect house and are thinking about making an offer, but are feeling pressured to make a decision just when you want time to consider the matter. The agent tells you that another party is thinking about making an offer, so […]
Deal with the Defects
If you are selling a home, the buyers will probably include a home inspection clause in the offer. This will allow them to hire an expert to make sure that the house is structurally sound and all the systems are working properly.
The time to get ready for the home inspection is before you sell your […]
Moving and Taxes
Moving And Taxes
Even with the changes in tax laws over recent years, you may be able to deduct some of the expenses of a move that is the result of a change in your job.
You will probably be able to deduct the costs of your move if your new work location means more than an […]
Water Problems when selling a home
Sometimes there are defects in a house that the homeowners no longer notice, such as small leaks in the roof or a basement that only gets damp when it rains. When the house is on the market, they don’t have a real sense of urgency about having such defects repaired. The real estate agent feels […]
