COMPLETELY RENOVATED RED BANK CONDO'S

2 completely renovated Condo's available in the heart of Red Bank. Gorgeous 2 bedroom units available in walking distance to Broad Street. Completely renovated down to the studs, each unit offers Living Room Dining Room combination, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and laundry area. Upgraded kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and ceramic tile. Exposed 10ft beam ceilings add New York city style charm. Gleaming laminated wood floors throughout both units. Each Unit has private fenced in patio area & basement storage area. Great location, ideal for the commuter, walking distance to restaurants and shops and Riverview Hospital. Ready for Delivery. Includes off street parking. Offered at $269,000 and $309,000. Call Anna @732 371 3233 or Leanne @917 596-2772 to preview these lovely condo's located on Linden Place in Red Bank.

MOTHER DAUGHTER HAZLET, NJ

Just Listed, this 5 bedroom Mother/Daughter colonial in Hazlet, NJ. This true Mother-Daughter, has been completely updated, and is situated on a large private, professionally landscaped property.

This Meticulous 5 Bedroom Center Hall Colonial with generous size rooms features hardwood and porcelain tile throughout. New double door entry, decorative moldings, eat in kitchen with upgraded cabinetry and sliders to patio. Master bedroom features walk in closet and private bath. Addition over garage as in-law quarters includes kitchen, family room, bedroom and full bath. Grounds have been beautifully maintained, enjoy your summers by the 5 year old pool 20x40 with bar and endless hours of privacy in fenced in yard. Could convert apartment into large Master Suite or Recreation/office area. Wonderful possibilities. Offered at $450,000. Call Anna @ 732 371 3233 or Leanne @917 596 2772 today to preview this beautiful home.

AFFORDABLE COLTS NECK COLONIAL! JUST LISTED

Just Reduced! Unbelievable Price. New List Price is $429,000. We are pleased to announce our newest Colts Neck listing. This delightful renovated 3 bedroom colonial located in Colts Neck. Covered Foyer entranceway leads you to charming, spacious Livingroom featuring hardwood floors & decorative moldings. renovated Eat In Kitchen has tile floor & stone backsplash. Large, bright Family Room addition features hardwood floors, stone fireplace, & skylights. All season room off Kitchen can be used as Diningroom and features gas potbelly stove & sliding doors to deck and yard. Fenced in yard w/ koi pond, hot tub & views of woods/creek. Backs to green acres. Walk out basement w/ high ceilings & potential for bath. New roof, siding, windows, gutters, a/c & garage doors. A tru delight! Don’t miss this affordable opportunity in Colts Neck! Call Leanne @917 596 2772 or Anna @732 371 3233 to preview this lovely home.

ROBERT DEFALCO REALTY'S ANNUAL CHAIRMAN'S AWARD WINNERS

Robert Defalco hosted his 2010 Annual Awards Luncheon and Holiday Party on December 2, 2010 at the Richmond County Country Club on Todt Hill, Staten Island. At this event, Mr. Defalco announces his top producers of the year for both his Staten Island office and his Colts Neck office.

This year's top producers and winners of the prestigious Chairman's Award for the New Jersey office were the team of Anna Appolonia and Leanne Lucarelli. Anna and Leanne have closed, year to date, in excess of $10MM worth of volume with an approximate $1.5MM dollars of volume still expected to close by year end.

Anna and Leanne have been able to succeed in this challenging Real Estate Environment due to their unwavering dedication, work ethic and excellent customer service.

Please join the Robert Defalco Realty Management staff in congratulating them on this year's achievement!

Patience and Pricing

To settle the greatly heated debate of the current recession, here it is: now is the perfect time to buy a new home. And, if sellers’ homes are priced right to sell, they will.
Although it takes time, the market is still active and making a recovery. It’s important to keep in mind that the real estate market, like the economy, is cyclical. There will be peaks in the market along with valleys.
However, mortgage rates are at their lowest in recent years. Although selling won’t happen overnight, with efficient, focused real estate professionals, the number of days your home remains on the market can decrease.
The marketplace is more stable now than it was a year ago.
Some crucial things to remember when selling or buying:

Buyers--
· More options in housing inventory
· Fewer competitive offers on same properties
· Don’t have to pay asking price
· Various mortgage options
· “Wait and see” approaches are not always best

Sellers--
· Be realistic with your asking price
· Overpriced homes will not sell
· In high demand areas, there will always be buyers
· Properties will not sell as quickly as they did in previous years

Keep in mind that people will always need a place to live!

Robert DeFalco Realty Presents Holiday Toy and Clothing Drive in Colts Neck

This year, honoring the “DeFalco Cares” Pledge, our Colts Neck office will be sponsoring a NEW toy and clothing drive for 180 Turning Lives Around Organization in Hazlet, New Jersey. This organization has been a blessing for victims of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
When violence forces women and children to leave their homes, 180′s Safe House is a safe haven. It shelters up to 7 families at a time for a period of 30 to 60 days in a confidential location. Residents are provided with counseling, advocacy and assistance in finding housing. Art therapy and counseling are available for children.
In addition, to fearing for their safety, many women stay in abusive relationships because they fear homelessness and financial instability. 180′s Families in Transition Program provides women and their children with a safe home for up to 24 months. Support services include career counseling, financial management, life skills training and assistance in obtaining housing.
This year especially, 180 Turning Lives Around is looking forward to our donations for TEENAGERS in particular.
We will be available to collect your donated items until December 10, 2010 between the hours of 10am – 4pm at our Colts Neck office located at 315 Highway 34, Colts Neck 07722 (across from Delicious Orchards). If you would like to bring items to the Staten Island office, we will be happy to arrange for transport to New Jersey.
Please help us in any way you can to bring a smile to the children’s faces this holiday season. THANK YOU!!

Article courtesy of V. Vargas, Colts Neck Office

Sell First vs. Buy First!

Coordinating the sale of your home with a new home purchase can be tricky and stressful. Whether you buy first and sell later or vice versa, you will find that there are obstacles to overcome. Let's look at the first option...SELL FIRST, BUY LATER. Many homeowners often fear that if they sell their home before they are in contract to purchase a new home that they will find themselves stranded with no place to go, or that they will be forced to settle for a home that is not exactly what they had hoped for. On the flip side, if you try to BUY FIRST, SELL LATER, often times, you may find the home that has exactly what you want, but those sellers will not be willing to tie up their home to someone with a home sale contingency. That usually leaves the client in a very frustrated and now in a vulnerable position to potentially sell their home for less than they may have gotten if they sold first, bought later. When your home is already in contract and you now put an offer on the property you wish to purchase, you have more negotiating strength. You are now considered a serious and qualified buyer as opposed to someone that is not able to follow through with the purchase. As Real Estate Professionals, we completely understand the apprehensions of sellers when it comes to making these types of decisions. Leanne & Anna have experience in making your transition as smooth as possible, and can be trusted to make recommendations for your situation that will help you yield the best possible results during negotiations.

While there is no "right" answer when it comes to Sell First vs. Buy First, there are several pros and cons to either situation. Your unique situation needs to be analyzed by a real estate professional and at that point they can offer you the best possible advice. However, generally, you will find yourself in the best position if you sell first and then buy. Often times the buyer of your home will understand that you need time to find something and will be reasonable in their expectations of closing time frame. remember it is ultimately you, the seller, who signs the contract and agrees to the anticipated closing date, so you are usually in the driver's seat when it comes to that.

If you are considering making a move, we can assist you in coordinating that transition and making the process as smooth as possible. Contact Anna or Leanne today to discuss your options.

article courtesy v. vargas Robert DeFalco Realty, New Jersey