Northern NJ Real Estate

   Many anxious buyers have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the time to finally make their move. Four factors are making that time now.First , sellers are realizing that proper positioning allows buyers to see value. They understand they need to list at realistic prices to stand out from the high level of current home inventory ...

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will require a higher down payment percentage after January 1, 2009. FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage loan limits will drop after January 1, 2009. First-time home buyers can only take advantage of a $7,500 tax credit until July 1, 2009.

Questions People Ask   What is condo living? Is Condo a style, a type of ownership, a way of life? What do I own? What is included with the maintenance fee? Do some condos come without maintenance fees? What about townhouses; are townhouses different from condos? These and many more questions are constantly asked about condos and ...

According to the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) annual "Cost vs. Value Report," the bathroom is one of the most important features potential buyers look for in a home. What's more, NAR's 2007 report shows that a bathroom remodel recouped 93.2 percent of the initial cost upon selling the ...

According to Forbes magazine, second-home buyers can pick up a real deal these days. Interest rates are low, prices are affordable and there are plenty of available homes to choose from. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), many consumers are taking advantage of the current buyer's market. In 2007, the combined total of ...