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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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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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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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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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New Home Buying Tips for Clinton and Hunterdon County

Posted on May 25, 2013 by NJNorma

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.

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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