3 Energy-Saving Tips for Winter By Lisa Fant Fall is gone and colder temperatures here to stay for the season. Heating your home can often cost more than cooling your home during summer, so learn how to keep the heat you use inside your home with these energy, and money, saving tips. 1. Weatherize Your Home The best way to save energy is to…
2022 Cost vs Value: To Renovate or Not to Renovate? By Lisa Fant Owning a home comes with required maintenance and owner-wanted upgrades, but when it comes time to sell, there are certain renovations that could bring you in the highest return on your investment. If you’re wondering if the investment will pay off, Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs Value Report compiles the most profitable…
Is Home Staging Worth it in a Fast Market? By Lisa Fant It’s no secret that home staging can be a substantial part of the homebuying or selling process. Staging helps potential buyers to see a home as move-in ready, maximizing its appeal and establishing an emotional connection by inviting buyers to envision the home as their own. According to the National Association of Realtors®…
Pros and Cons of Smart Home Technology By Lisa Fant Many new homebuyers, or long-time homeowners, have opted for tech solutions in their homes for added convenience and security. With busy lives and full to-do lists, many of these smart tools can optimize our time, work for our benefit and have become more comprehensive than ever before. Despite the seemingly simplistic use of modernistic devices…
By Erin McFeeters Obstacle: Lack of Inventory Potential home buyers around the state are experiencing a lack of inventory almost everywhere and the home buying process will likely take more time than it has in the past two years. According to NJ Realtors® February housing market reports, there were just 12,295 single-family homes for sale, an inventory decline of 30.5% over February 2021. Realtors® in New…
Cape Code Most known for its steep pitched roofs, Cape Cod architecture was introduced to the U.S. by English colonists to combat New England winters, according to The Spruce. The low ceilings and central chimney helped keep the inside warm, and the roof style keeps snow from piling up. The original version of these homes had two bedrooms on the second floor and one bathroom…
No matter what town you end up in, New Jersey is a smart choice. While the Garden State boasts an active residential market, it’s accompanied by a diverse, unique commercial and industrial market—making NJ a great place for businesses to thrive. Choose: New Jersey is the economic development arm of the state, which helps to provide resources to businesses that are interested in settling in…
What is Curb Appeal and Why is It Important? “Curb appeal is that front yard shot that is the first impression people see,” said Eric Cording, who is in charge of sales and design work for his family’s business, CLC Landscape Design in Ringwood. He also earned his real estate license in 2020 and works out of the Terrie O’Connor Realtor® office in Kinnelon. “It…
It’s no secret home staging is a huge component of selling a house. A properly staged home helps buyers picture themselves in it, inspires them, and can help make the house look more attractive. “Other than pricing the home properly, home staging may be the second most important factor for creating buyer urgency,” says Denise Petti, a Realtor® from Ship Bottom who specializes in staging…
By Erin McFeeters Curb appeal is a significant aspect of potential buyer’s first impressions of a home. According to the National Association of Realtors® Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features, 94 percent of Realtors® have suggested sellers improve their curb appeal before listing a home for sale. Improve your winter curb appeal with these tips. Seasonal Clean Up Gutters overflowing with leaves during winter months give…