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Posted on 09/20/2020

Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Before you commit your hard-earned money to a luxury home, make sure you know what you're purchasing. Just because a house has a high price doesn’t mean it’s truly luxury. A luxury home is built better and has more space and amenities in it than other homes. Even a home with the...

Luxury

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Posted on 09/13/2020

Review Your Property Buying Options

For those who want to buy a house, it helps to consider your options closely. That way, you can make an informed home purchase. Now, let's take a look at three factors to consider as you prepare to conduct a home search: 1. The Local Housing Market Assess the local housing market before you dive headfirst into a home...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 09/06/2020

What Is the Cost of Buying a House?

Before you embark on a search for your dream house, it helps to know what to expect during the homebuying journey. If you understand the true cost of purchasing a home, you can map out your property buying strategy accordingly. Now, let's take a look at three factors that may impact how much you spend to acquire your ideal...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 08/30/2020

Design Trends for DIYers: Wallpaper Is Back and It's Brighter and Bolder Than Ever

Photo by Trudi Finniss via Pixabay Wallpaper is making its comeback in 2020, much to the delight of today's edgiest designers. Fitting wallpaper, with its vintage appeal and old-time reputation, into modern spaces presents a unique challenge. But then again, today's wallpapers bear little resemblance to the paper our parents used in the '60s. Deceptively easy to apply,...

Posted on 08/23/2020

A Pre-Qualification Letter Doesn't Equal Being Pre-Approved

Photo by Tayeb Mezahdia via Pixabay When you start looking for your dream home, you need to know how much mortgage you will qualify for. Your real estate agent might ask you to get a pre-qualification letter. However, just because you are pre-qualified doesn’t mean that you will get the loan. You need a pre-approval for that, and...

Posted on 09/21/2020

409 Braun Court, Deptford, NJ 08096 now has a new price of $145,000!

Bring your tools and your vision. Although this home is being sold as-is, all the expensive items have been done for you. The sewer main was replaced in May 2020. The HVAC in January 2020 (heat and air) The water heater in 2019 and the siding is only 4 years old. All the windows are newer Anderson replacements, and the roof is only 8 years old. Two new sliders with built in blinds lead to the spacious back yard backing to the woods for privacy and shade. The kitchen needs a re-do but the range is brand new. The house is located on a cul-de- sac so no worries about traffic while the children are outside playing. The large addition creates...

Posted on 09/10/2020

703 Columbia Boulevard, National Park, NJ 08063 is now new to the market!

Looking for a project house on a large lot. You found it! This property has 5 lots all on the same deed, in National Park. Fully fenced with frontage on Columbia Blvd. and Tenth Street. Home needs TLC. This home is being sold in it’s as is condition, but it has loads of potential. Enclosed front & rear porches. Large rooms, and the extra-large lot offers plenty of room to expand. 12 x 12 deck off the back. Come see it...

Posted on 09/08/2020

281 Green Terrace, Clarksboro, NJ 08020 now has a new price of $220,000!

Beautiful ranch home in East Greenwich Township. Full basement with lighted storage closets, 2 car attached garage and attic with pull down stairs provides all the storage you will ever need. The large living room has a wall of built ins and stained glass doors to separate in from the rest of the house. The dining room also has sliding stained glass doors to block off the kitchen while entertaining. Off the kitchen is a sun room, the perfect place to sit and enjoy you morning coffee or before dinner cocktail. The 3 bedrooms are a generous size with the main bedroom having it's own bath with a stall shower. There is an additional hall...

Posted on 09/01/2020

Video Tour - 409 Braun Court, Deptford, NJ 08096

Bring your tools and your vision. Although this home is being sold as-is, all the expensive items have been done for you. The sewer main was replaced in May 2020. The HVAC in January 2020 (heat and air) The water heater in 2019 and the siding is only 4 years old. All the windows are newer Anderson replacements, and the roof is only 8 years old. Two new sliders with built in blinds lead to the spacious back yard backing to the woods for privacy and shade. The kitchen needs a re-do but the range is brand new. The house is located on a cul-de- sac so no worries about traffic while the children are outside playing. The large addition creates...

Posted on 09/01/2020

409 Braun Court, Deptford, NJ 08096 is now new to the market!

Bring your tools and your vision. Although this home is being sold as-is, all the expensive items have been done for you. The sewer main was replaced in May 2020. The HVAC in January 2020 (heat and air) The water heater in 2019 and the siding is only 4 years old. All the windows are newer Anderson replacements, and the roof is only 8 years old. Two new sliders with built in blinds lead to the spacious back yard backing to the woods for privacy and shade. The kitchen needs a re-do but the range is brand new. The house is located on a cul-de- sac so no worries about traffic while the children are outside playing. The large addition creates...

Posted on 08/31/2020

Video Tour - 104 N Jefferson Avenue, Wenonah, NJ 08090

This historic Wenonah home has the old-world charm with many modern upgrades. The energy star gas boiler was installed in April 2020 which will produce all the hot water you could ever need. The main & second bedrooms were taken down to the studs and re-insulated to keep you cozy warm in the winter, extra insulation was also added to the attic. All the radiators were striped and repainted to their original silver color. The sewer main was replaced in 2014 and the bathroom was remodeled in 2019. Some windows were replaced but the stain glass door and the lead glass windows were preserved. The screened back porch is the perfect spot to...

Posted on 08/31/2020

104 N Jefferson Avenue, Wenonah, NJ 08090 is now new to the market!

This historic Wenonah home has the old-world charm with many modern upgrades. The energy star gas boiler was installed in April 2020 which will produce all the hot water you could ever need. The main & second bedrooms were taken down to the studs and re-insulated to keep you cozy warm in the winter, extra insulation was also added to the attic. All the radiators were striped and repainted to their original silver color. The sewer main was replaced in 2014 and the bathroom was remodeled in 2019. Some windows were replaced but the stain glass door and the lead glass windows were preserved. The screened back porch is the perfect spot to...