2777 Monmouth Rd, Jobstown, NJ home for sale

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2777 Monmouth Rd, Jobstown, NJ home for sale

Joe Giancarli, SA
Real Estate Advisor
Short Sale Specialist
609-658-2612
jgiancarli@remax.net
http://www.joegiancarli.com/
http://www.njhomesource.com/
http://www.newjerseynewhomes.blogspot.com/
www.activerain.com/blogs/josephgiancarli

Find homes for sale using my new mobile app. Just text JOEG to 87778 and you will be sent download instructions. Once installed on your device, you will be able to do searches and see complete listing details including photos and prices. If your device is GPS enabled you will also see the listings on a map. (Data rates may apply.)

Jobstown NJ - Acreage - Springfield NJ - Monmouth Rd

This beautiful expanded custom Cape Cod home sits on a generous 3.2 acres of land in Springfield Twp, set way back from the road on a long private driveway with plenty of room for parking. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has large rooms and many windows receive plenty of sunlight. The spacious kitchen features ash cabinets with walnut stain, and an extended sitting area with views of the back yard open space and door to the side porch.  There are solid pine doors throughout and oak-tread stairs lead to the gleaming hardwood floors upstairs.  The master bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet, full bath, and additional closet with custom storage holder. All bedrooms have large closets and hardwood floors, and are decorated in neutral colors so are very bright.  The bathrooms have been updated and newly decorated.  The basement has heated floors with plenty of room for living areas.  This home is very private with peaceful views of the changing New Jersey seasons.



Joe Giancarli, SA
Real Estate Advisor
Short Sale Specialist
609-658-2612
jgiancarli@remax.net
http://www.joegiancarli.com/
http://www.njhomesource.com/
http://www.newjerseynewhomes.blogspot.com/
www.activerain.com/blogs/josephgiancarli

Find homes for sale using my new mobile app. Just text JOEG to 87778 and you will be sent download instructions. Once installed on your device, you will be able to do searches and see complete listing details including photos and prices. If your device is GPS enabled you will also see the listings on a map. (Data rates may apply.)

Are You a Qualified Buyer for a Hamilton, NJ Home Still Waiting to Jump In?

As reported by RISMedia.com, the average American homebuyer is still very cautious, with good reasons.

1.  Attitude - homeownership is no longer viewed as an investment with a guaranteed return.  Many costs are rising more than incomes, so for younger buyers, it seems challenging that they can afford a mortgage plus health care and education.

2.  Savings - because real estate is not a liquid asset, in the sense that it can be converted readily to cash, many buyers without savings don't want to tie up their extra cash in real estate.

3.  Confidence - uncertainty about the economy, the health care system, the ability of the government to tackle major problems, all weigh on buyer confidence in the stability of a real estate investment.  RISMedia.com writes, "The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University reports that real median household incomes across all age groups under 55 have not increased since 2000. It’s been posited that this will be the first decade in 40 years where real median household incomes will end lower than where they started. Simply, many Americans just don’t feel comfortable about their financial futures and are choosing to hold off on homeownership until they feel more secure."

4.  Credit - lenders are still very cautious and credit remains tight for all but buyers with high FICO scores.

5.  Timing - no one, even Realtors, know if the New Jersey real estate market, or in the rest of the country, has hit bottom.  RISMedia.com continues, "Home values, saysYale Economist, Robert Shiller, are expected to continue falling in the short term by as much as 15-25% more. With the job market still on very rocky ground, the foreclosure crisis continuing to unfold, and the homebuyer tax credit gone, it’s anticipated that demand for middle market homes will remain relatively weak."

6.  Mobility - even Seniors now realize they may have to move to work, and certainly younger generations plan on several major moves and careers during their lifetimes.  So owning a home in one location becomes problematic, unless the employer offers a relocation package.

Sounds pretty gloomy doesn't it, if you want to buy a home in Hamilton, NJ?  But let's talk about your options.  There are great deals available, and many sellers who want and need badly to sell.  So call or email and let's see if together we can structure a sensible real estate investment for you in today's market.

Joe Giancarli, SA
Real Estate Advisor
Short Sale Specialist
609-658-2612
jgiancarli@remax.net
http://www.joegiancarli.com/
http://www.njhomesource.com/
http://www.newjerseynewhomes.blogspot.com/
www.activerain.com/blogs/josephgiancarli

Find homes for sale using my new mobile app. Just text JOEG to 87778 and you will be sent download instructions. Once installed on your device, you will be able to do searches and see complete listing details including photos and prices. If your device is GPS enabled you will also see the listings on a map. (Data rates may apply.)

1513 Ravens Crest Dr E, Plainsboro, NJ - Condo for Sale

Joe Giancarli, SA
Real Estate Advisor
Short Sale Specialist
609-658-2612
jgiancarli@remax.net
http://www.joegiancarli.com/
http://www.njhomesource.com/
http://www.newjerseynewhomes.blogspot.com/
www.activerain.com/blogs/josephgiancarli

Find homes for sale using my new mobile app. Just text JOEG to 87778 and you will be sent download instructions. Once installed on your device, you will be able to do searches and see complete listing details including photos and prices. If your device is GPS enabled you will also see the listings on a map. (Data rates may apply.)

Plainsboro NJ - Ravens Crest - Princeton Meadows - Condo for Sale

This one bedroom condo in Ravens Crest at Princeton Meadows is conveniently located on the first floor, with deck and private parking.  The square footage is maximized for living areas, with room for office, media, and separate dining.  Features are newer wood laminate flooring in the living room, dining room and kitchen, new GE pot scrubber dishwasher, 52-gallon hot water heater, and bedroom carpet.  The kitchen has a double sink with garbage disposal and cabinets painted in warm colors, and all appliances are included.  Extensive exterior renovations are complete which include newer siding, windows, sliders, lighting, and decks/patios.  Community amentities are pool, tennis, and playground.  Ravens Crest is close to the NYC bus, train, downtown Princeton, and Princeton Meadows Country Club.  Why rent when you can own at this affordable price?
Joe Giancarli, SA
Real Estate Advisor
Short Sale Specialist
609-658-2612
jgiancarli@remax.net
http://www.joegiancarli.com/
http://www.njhomesource.com/
http://www.newjerseynewhomes.blogspot.com/
www.activerain.com/blogs/josephgiancarli




Find homes for sale using my new mobile app. Just text JOEG to 87778 and you will be sent download instructions. Once installed on your device, you will be able to do searches and see complete listing details including photos and prices. If your device is GPS enabled you will also see the listings on a map. (Data rates may apply.)

How to Make your Hamilton NJ Home Greener

There are many ways to make your home and lifestyle greener without spending money.  Here are some suggestions.

1.  Buy in bulk.  It almost always costs less to buy staples like toilet paper and laundry soap in big sizes.  Also consider this buying habit for discretionary items, like individually packaged snacks in your child's lunch box, which you can buy in the 48-pack.

2.  Reuse.  Use dish towels or sponges instead of paper towels in the kitchen, rags for the garage instead of paper towels, water bottles and food containers you wash and use again, and the list goes on.  This may take a little thought on your part about your lifestyle, but they are easy and painless changes.

3.  Don't buy what you can make.  If you aren't handy with tools, or a sewing machine, you can at least make a green cleaner of white vinegar, baking soda, and borax.  Use old newspapers to clean the windows.  There are many ways you can save money around the home by not buying ready-made products.

4.  Make those repairs.  You'll be amazed how much you will save on your utility bills by recaulking windows, tightening doors, using weather stripping, replacing dirty air filters, etc.  These changes will cost only a few hours of your time.

If we all make some small changes in our lifestyles and buying habits, we can easily contribute not just to the greening of our homes but the planet as well.  Take a few minutes to think about what you and your family can do to make a difference.

Joe Giancarli, SA
Real Estate Advisor
Short Sale Specialist
609-658-2612
jgiancarli@remax.net
http://www.joegiancarli.com/
http://www.njhomesource.com/
http://www.newjerseynewhomes.blogspot.com/
www.activerain.com/blogs/josephgiancarli

Find homes for sale using my new mobile app. Just text JOEG to 87778 and you will be sent download instructions. Once installed on your device, you will be able to do searches and see complete listing details including photos and prices. If your device is GPS enabled you will also see the listings on a map. (Data rates may apply.)

Staging Curb Appeal to Sell your Mercer County NJ home

Peak home selling season is here in New Jersey, and it's time to think about how to present your property to buyers in the best way, so they will want to get out of their cars and come through your front door.  The National Assn of Realtors (NAR) reports that 49% of buying decisions are based on curb appeal.  In the new language of real estate marketing, this can also be termed "outdoor staging."

If you want to sell your New Jersey home this year, now is the time to increase the Curb Appeal of your property. Even if you've scrubbed and painted inside, if the buyers don't go through the front door, all your work will be for nothing.

Staging in the past 5 years or more has become a very important part of selling a home.  As competition from distressed properties increased, sellers of both short sales and those who just wanted to move, had to learn to prepare their homes to look like models.  The profession and science of "Staging a Home" became ingrained in the real estate marketing portfolio.

Some of the "appeal" of Outdoor Staging, of course, depends on what buyers want.  If they are active and not interested in yard work, lawns and shrubs and trees, no matter how well tended, will look like too much work.  But any buyer will appreciate fresh paint, clean windows, an attractive entry to the front door, colorful plantings - all of which show them pride of ownership.

While your neighbors may not take as much care with the exteriors of their properties as you, especially if theirs are not on the market, you still will be affected by the condition of their real estate.  You may have to ask the neighbors to clean up or trim or paint.  Remember, you are selling your neighborhood, not just your house.

Once buyers are indoors, a photo album open for them to see pictures of how the home looks with summer colors, trees or bushes fully leafed out, can help them see possibilities.

One other tip - never leave out evidence of the work you did to Stage that Curb Appeal.  Store the lawn mower, snow blower, rake, garbage bags, etc. out of sight.  Yes it takes work to keep up curb appeal, but you are selling an impression, not hiring a gardener.

I know all the Mercer County neighborhoods and can help you decide how best to Stage your Home to sell this year.  Just call or email me to discuss your needs.

Joe Giancarli, SA
Real Estate Advisor
Short Sale Specialist
609-658-2612
jgiancarli@remax.net
http://www.joegiancarli.com/
http://www.njhomesource.com/
http://www.newjerseynewhomes.blogspot.com/
www.activerain.com/blogs/josephgiancarli

Find homes for sale using my new mobile app. Just text JOEG to 87778 and you will be sent download instructions. Once installed on your device, you will be able to do searches and see complete listing details including photos and prices. If your device is GPS enabled you will also see the listings on a map. (Data rates may apply.)