Category Archives: Baby Boomers & Silver Collars

2014 New Year Resolution – Buying or Selling a Home

We make a lot of resolutions in the beginning of the year. Some are just the same ones you didn’t keep last year. Sometimes it’s easy just to keep the list and change the date at the top. Like I … Continue reading

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The History and Tradition of Halloween Candy Corn

The History of Candy Corn   If Halloween were to be represented by an object, it would, no doubt, be the pumpkin. But if there is one candy that perfectly encapsulates the Halloween spirit in one small as sugary dose, … Continue reading

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7 Home Buyer Turn Offs

I can’t say that I agree 100% with everything here, although I do have to bow to the market demands. This is the culmination of polls taken by leading real estate experts (who also didn’t agree with ALL the tastes … Continue reading

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Low Cost Home Improvements to Add Resale Value

Even in a housing market where inventory is low, buyers still want a move-in ready house and are willing to pay more for one that’s turn-key. Sellers can increase their listing price and decrease the time their home sits on … Continue reading

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So.. Is it a Good Time to Sell Your Home?

Is it a good time to sell your home? It could be the best. First, of course, we could note what others think. The recently-released May 2013 National Housing Survey by Fannie Mae showed that 40% of responders said that … Continue reading

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Curb Appeal Extends to Yard in Hunterdon County Home Sales!

I’m sure you’ve read my blog (and there have been more than one) about curb appeal but what about side-yard appeal? Readers that have side yards may be squirming right now as they look for the fastest way to change the topic. Yes, … Continue reading

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Best Things to Buy in the Spring – Buyers Guide & Tips

  Spring is a great time to stock up on some new furnishings and other household items, especially in May and June. Here are the best things to buy soon.  All Spring Televisions and Other Electronics: The Japanese fiscal year … Continue reading

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New Home Buying Tips for Clinton and Hunterdon County

The first thing that most of us think of is the adage… “location, location, location”. While that is certainly very critical, there are many other things to consider when buying real estate. Here are some universal guidelines. How long you … Continue reading

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Cicadas 2013 in Hunterdon County – A little History – and Some Fine Eating.

Billions upon billions of periodical cicadas make a historical appearance this spring. “Brood II” is the species of 17-year cicadas scheduled to appear in this geographic region. Brood II is one of seven species of periodical cicadas that live in … Continue reading

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History of April Fool’s Day from a Clinton NJ Realtor

In sixteenth-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April first. It was celebrated in much the same way as it is today with parties and dancing into the late hours of the night. The First April … Continue reading

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