MORGANVILLE, NJ CUSTOM HOMES FOR SALE

We are pleased to introduce our newest house for sale in Morganville, NJ. This beautiful 4100+ square foot custom centerhall colonial for sale at 3 Carmel Ct. in Carmel Estates will not disappoint you. This home is tucked away on almost 1 acre on a cul de sac block in the heart of Morganville.

This Marlboro Colonial for Sale features 5 bedrooms & 5 1/2 bathrooms and is only 8 years old.

Two story entrance foyer opens to two story Great Room which features hardwood flooring and gas Fireplace. Living Room and Dining Room both boast gleaming hardwood floors and decorative moldings.

Gourmet spacious eat in kitchen features Maple Glazed Custom Cabinets, Center Island, Granite Countertops, and Stainless Appliances. Kitchen also has sliders to trex and iron deck overlooking yard.

Spacious Master Bedroom is a wonderful reatreat at the end of a hectic day and features a sitting room, double sided gas fireplace, walk in closet and large bath with granite vanity, sunken jacuzzi tub and shower stall.

Wonderfull finished basement which has a theatre area, closed in exercise room, full bath and Billiard Room is great for the children or casual entertaining.
Nice piece of level property is perfect for a pool. 3 car garage and added Conservatory complete this gem of a home.

Enjoy the top notch Marlboro School System. Good location for commuters.

Priced at $929,000. Call Leanne @ 917 596 2772 or Anna @ 732 371 3233 to preview this gorgeous Marlboro Home for Sale!

COLTS NECK HOMES FOR SALE

COLTS NECK HOUSE FOR SALE

We are pleased to introduce our new Colts Neck listing for sale. This home is an Artist, Nature Lover & Fisherman's dream. This Victorian Colts Neck Home for sale is situated across from nature trails at Freer Park and has direct access to Yellow Brook which is a State stocked fishing ground. For more information on Freer park click here. http://www.cnrecparks.com/freer-nature-preserve/
Awesome opportunity for the nature lover at heart.

This wonderful home is very private & has been expanded & completely renovated.

This Adorable 3 or 4 Bedroom home is set back on a pretty wooded 1.658 private lot & is surrounded by beautiful wooded views which can be enjoyed from the front & side porches.

Home has been expanded to almost 3000 square feet & features gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout.

New Gourmet Eat in Kitchen is perfect for the cook at heart and features center island with seating, granite counters, maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Fabulous Master Suite features walk in closet and spacious luxurious bathrom which includes a jacuzzi tub, oversized shower and makeup vanity with lighting.

Sunken octagon shaped Living Room has French Doors & beautiful windows overlooking property.

3rd floor office with turreted cedar ceiling can be converted to the 4th bedroom. Extra unginished 3rd floor space can be finished & added to living space.

2 car garage with artist studio includes a woodburning stove & electric provides the perfect spot for an Artist or Hobbyist and completes this best kept secret. You won't be disappointed.

Call Leanne @ 917 596 2772 or Anna @ 732 371 3233 to preview this home. Requesting $659,000.

Colts Neck Estate Homes for Sale!

Colts Neck Colonial Home for Sale!

Come preview this gracious and elegant 6 year old Custom Colts Neck Colonial for sale. You will not be disappointed.

This beautiful home is situated on 1.28 acres of exquisitely detailed landscaped property. Enter into your grand foyer through a double door entryway and see what awaits! Marble foyer feaures princess stairway, double story ceiling & beautiful architectural details.

2 story Great Room and Formal Living Room are open to Foyer and feature custom moldings, columns and attention to detail. Home features the finest archetectural details throughout, 4 fireplaces, and gleaming hardwood.

This Custom Estate Home boasts 5 bedrooms, 6 1/2 bathrooms, open floor plan, private study, spacious Family Room off kitchen, and 3 staircases leading to the upstairs floor.

Private balconies off kitchen & living room overlooking stunning private yard w/ inground gunite pool, paver patio & built in kitchenette.

Gourmet Kitchen features Custom Cherry Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Center Island, and Circular Breakfast Nook.

Unbelieveable Master Suite has Fireplace, 4 Walk in Closets, and private luxury bath.

Walk out finished Basement wonderful for entertaing inside or out by pool. Basement includes built in bar, game room, full bath and Fireplace!

Call Anna @ 732 371 3233 or Leanne @ 917 596 2772 to preview this gorgeous Colts Neck Colonial For Sale! Requesting $1,999,000.

North Jackson, NJ Centerhall Colonial home for Sale

North Jackson, NJ Centerhall Colonial home for Sale

We are pleased to introduce this adorable North Jackson Colonial House for Sale.

Home is set back on a private, parklike 1+ acre property. Home features hardwood flooring through out, 2 story entrance foyer, eat in kitchen with sliders to back multi tiered deck. Dining Room and Living Room feature parquay wood floors. Family room opens to kitchen.

Master Suite with sitting area, cherry floors and private bath, jacuzzi tub, and shower stall.

Gazebo over looking beautiful parklike property.

Additional features include 2 car garage, 2 storage sheds and full basement. Great North Jackson location for commuters.

Call Anna @ 732 371 3233 or Leanne @ 917 596 2772 to preview this Jackson home for sale.

Colts Neck, NJ Reservoir Area Colonial for Sale

Colts Neck Reservoir Area Colonial Home for Sale

Come preview this gorgeous, expanded and updated 4 bedroom Colonial home for sale in the Reservoir Section of Colts Neck, NJ.

Home is situated in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Colts Neck. This beautiful Colonial offers so much more than the average home for sale in this area. Sits on close to 1 acre and has countless amenities. Completely updated and renovated, there is nothing to do but move in. Enjoy ample room sizes and a wonderful floor plan.

Enjoy cooking in your spacious, gourmet eat in kitchen which features a stainless viking stove, subzero refrigerator/freezer, gorgeous custom cherry cabinets, and porcelain flooring.

Hardwood floors throughout Living Room and Dining Room and throughout bedroom level.

Home features a finished basement and an inground pool for entertaining. Just turn the key & unpack!

Call Leanne @ 917 596 2772 or Anna @ 732 371 3233 to preview today.

NEW JERSEY HOME SALES REPORT

NEW JERSEY HOME SALES REPORT

If you’re a buyer looking for a home in New Jersey right now, you’re in luck.

The 1st quarter New Jersey Home Sales Report for 2011 was just released, highlighting an all-time high Affordability Index of 151.1. Of course, various factors contribute to calculating the index, including home price, mortgage rates, average income, and the like. So, over time, change is expected. Yet, now, this number shows that buying a home now, if you can afford it, is a worthwhile investment.

Please visit this link to see the full report on the New Jersey Association of Realtors’ website: 2011 N.J. Home Sales Report

The average home price in New Jersey is $314,900, with an average price of $364,400 in Northern NJ and an average of $223,800 in Southern NJ.

Although the graph on page 9 shows that resale activity volume has decreased from last year, it is the right time to buy if you can afford to do so. Almost 110,000 homes are currently being sold in New Jersey, and a little over 57,000 are located in Northern NJ, with plenty of options for various family incomes, mortgages, and location preferences. Numbers for Central and Southern NJ show that 52,000 home are being sold. So wherever you are in the market for a reasonably priced home in the Garden State, there is something for you.

Lastly, New Jersey has a fairly high affordability index of 151.1 compared to the United States average of 191.0. This index of 151.1 rose rapidly from just 131.7 in the third quarter of 2010.

Call Leanne @917 596 2772 or Anna 732 371 3233 with all of your real estate needs.

HOW TO COMBAT ABANDONED HOMES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

How to combat a neighborhood’s abandoned homes
You CAN be successful at selling property next to an unpleasant sight


We all know the picture: boarded-up windows, overgrown weeds, deteriorating paint and crumbling features. Sometimes, they’re even spooky.

Abandoned homes are everywhere, and are especially commonplace during a recession. Yet, there are ways, as a real estate professional, to mitigate the possibility of reduced property values because of those blemishes next door.

The following are some ways you can approach the situation to get the most for your listing:

Contact the Homeowners’ Association
Most associations will cover expenses to help with maintenance issues, such as tending to the lawn. Then, this cost will be cleared by the bank before the land or home is sold.

Know your local & state laws
Some state governments will fine property owners for failing to maintain land. However, New Jersey’s state law sites banks as the primary entities accountable to maintain the property during the foreclosure process. Your city’s building division should be at the top of your contact list for inquiries about securing and maintaining abandoned properties and homes. Building code violations, fire risks and also vandalism can later be inspected by town officials who are notified.

Beware of the boundaries
During the selling process, in the meantime, quick fixes like planting taller shrubs or putting up a fence are worth the investment to minimize negative effects of the abandoned property on other neighboring properties. The view of distinct property lines is more pleasing to the eye. Planting or constructing a fence are often recommendations by home staging companies. Also, it is a good idea to install blinds inside a home to minimize the view of unsightly properties.

Lend a helping hand
But first, be careful not to trespass! Investigate who is the owner of the property and then offer aid—or else your innocent intentions could go to waste. After a little TLC, your property next to that unsightly land could soon sell.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a NJ home in Monmouth, Ocean or Middlesex Counties, call Leanne @ 917 596 2772 or Anna @ 732 371 3233.