Author Archives: NJNorma

Home Sellers Compare Improvement Ideas With Realtors

Posted on February 3, 2014 by NJNorma

Among Realtors there is almost no doubt how small renovations can affect a sale.The services of real estate agents can be invaluable, but it seems that many sellers already know how to sell their homes. And when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Preparing To Buy Your Home

Posted on February 3, 2014 by NJNorma

Preparing to buy a home is a bit like preparing to go on a very long journey. You have to have your finances in order, know where you’re going, what you’re hoping to accomplish and how much time and how … Continue reading →

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Checklist for Selling Your Home (Or Staying!)

Posted on February 3, 2014 by NJNorma

This is a great checklist if you’re planning on selling your home. But it’s actually a great list for home maintenance. If selling, you can significantly influence the selling price of your house by preparing it and your property before … Continue reading →

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Myths and Truths for Winterizing Your Home

Posted on January 9, 2014 by NJNorma

The snow is falling — and so is the temperature. As we break out the down comforters and turn on the heat, many of us don’t realize how much we are needlessly spending to keep warm. U.S. households will likely … Continue reading →

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2014 Will Be Stricter for Home Buyers Looking for a Mortgage

Posted on December 28, 2013 by NJNorma

If you’re in the market for a new home, it’s going to become more difficult to get a loan in 2014. If you do get a mortgage, you’ll qualify for a lot less than expected. Most people are not aware … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Home Ready for the Spring – Selling or not.

Posted on December 28, 2013 by NJNorma

To help property owners get the best selling price they can — without burying themselves in expenses — U.S. News created a list of 10 cheap ways to boost your home’s sales price by spring. I like this article because … Continue reading →

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2014 New Year Resolution – Buying or Selling a Home

Posted on December 26, 2013 by NJNorma

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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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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Tradition: Why We Wish on Falling or Shooting Stars

Posted on October 31, 2013 by NJNorma

I went to a ‘haunted hayride’ last weekend (had a great time). Being out among the corn fields, I was able to view far more stars than I would from my home in Clinton Town. On one occasion I looked … 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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