Category Archives: Home Maintenance

Inexpensive Home Improvement Luxuries Add Value When You Sell!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by NJNorma

When selling your home, or just looking for a little luxury, there are simple and inexpensive additions you can make. Here are a few: Wine Cooler. No, not the Styrofoam kind! Wine cellars are big sellers in new homes but … Continue reading →

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Fall Soil Preparation in NJ

Posted on October 24, 2013 by NJNorma

The gardener feeds the plant, the organic gardener feeds the soil. Feeding the plant is like applying battery power, which has a limited span of usefulness before it burns out. But feeding the soil with organic nutrients and minerals is … Continue reading →

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Using Feng shui when Selling Your Home (or not)

Posted on October 23, 2013 by NJNorma

Redecorating a home, whether a major or minor change, can make your home a more inviting oasis for friends, family and yourself. But consider a change that might also invite well-being and maybe wealth.  Consider using feng shui. The practice, … Continue reading →

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The History and Tradition of Halloween Candy Corn

Posted on October 16, 2013 by NJNorma

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

Posted on October 16, 2013 by NJNorma

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

Posted on October 16, 2013 by NJNorma

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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Home Insurance and Renovations

Posted on September 2, 2013 by NJNorma

Woody Allen once said: “There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?” But if you are planning a renovation to your home and don’t take the time to speak to … Continue reading →

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Say Mum this Fall … Don’t Be Mum with Curb Appeal

Posted on September 2, 2013 by NJNorma

Fall may be the end of summer’s blooms, but even in this season there are still stunning ways to ramp up your home’s curb appeal. Curb appeal is important for a number of reasons. We judge the condition and value … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 18, 2013 by NJNorma

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!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by NJNorma

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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