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Thoughs about life from a NJ Realtor

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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Only Thinking of Buying a New Home? Just Do It!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by NJNorma

It seems many buyers who’ve been sitting on the sidelines may finally get in the game, according to Fannie Mae’s June 2013 National Housing Survey. The reason? The fear and expectation of  both mortgage interest rates and housing prices going … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 25, 2013 by NJNorma

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

Posted on May 24, 2013 by NJNorma

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

Posted on April 23, 2013 by NJNorma

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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Other Uses For Coffee Filters

Posted on April 22, 2013 by NJNorma

                Those inexpensive filters have more uses than to keep the grounds out of your coffee: 1. Use them to clean your cable connectors. If your internet is lagging or your TV picture is fuzzy, it might be because the … Continue reading →

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Springtime Curb Appeal in Hunterdon

Posted on April 22, 2013 by NJNorma

Springtime can present many difficulties when it comes to curb appeal. For many areas of the country, this time of year means brown lawns, leafless bushes and trees, and a depressing lack of color. With the spring comes the hope … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Flowers for Curb Appeal

Posted on April 22, 2013 by NJNorma

Are you fighting a bad case of cabin fever after winter? If so you’re not alone! Dormant flower beds all across the nation are begging for some splashes of color. After the daffodils, tulips and other early bloomers are fading, here’s … Continue reading →

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Many Other Uses for Milk-by a Hunterdon County NJ Realtor

Posted on March 22, 2013 by NJNorma

Milk has thousands of uses in the kitchen. It is a tasty drink on its own, and gives drinks like coffee and hot chocolate a richer flavor. It is also a hit when making pastries. Cakes, cookies and other sugary … Continue reading →

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