At a recent "Star Power" Real Estate Summit, here in New Jersey, one topic that was agreed upon by myself and my fellow Realtors is that it is our job as Real Estate agents to educate the consumer on what a brilliant time it is to buy a home and turn off the T.V! Enough of the negative press. As of today, November 3, 2007, the current interest rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage (conforming)is 6.273%. That is a great rate! So, where are all the buyers hiding? What are they waiting for? If they are waiting for the prices to drop, or "bottom out" seems to be a common term now a days, do your job as a Realtor an educate them on the amount of money they will save over the period of the loan with a low interest rate, rather than wait for a lower price and a higher rate which will ultimately cost them MORE money.
Dianne Sommers - Realtor
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
PRICE REDUCTION - 248 Tanglewood Trail, Gillette, New Jersey
$889,900
Move right in to this beautiful custom colonial nestled at the end of a cul de sac. This home offers a two story foyer, front and back staircases,3 fireplaces, a sunken living room and family room with a vintage mantel. There is a large EIK with center island and granite counter tops, formal dining room and library. Enjoy your 35ft master suite with 2 walk in closets, a sitting area and fireplace.Your master bathroom has a jacuzzi tub with an over-sized stall shower and two vanities. The full finished basement has a large recreation room with a fireplace and a game room. All this and a gorgeous, level backyard boasting a very private serene setting!
In walking distance to NYC trains and buses.
For more pictures and a virtual tour visit my web-site at: www.longhilltownshiphomes.com
Move right in to this beautiful custom colonial nestled at the end of a cul de sac. This home offers a two story foyer, front and back staircases,3 fireplaces, a sunken living room and family room with a vintage mantel. There is a large EIK with center island and granite counter tops, formal dining room and library. Enjoy your 35ft master suite with 2 walk in closets, a sitting area and fireplace.Your master bathroom has a jacuzzi tub with an over-sized stall shower and two vanities. The full finished basement has a large recreation room with a fireplace and a game room. All this and a gorgeous, level backyard boasting a very private serene setting!
In walking distance to NYC trains and buses.
For more pictures and a virtual tour visit my web-site at: www.longhilltownshiphomes.com
PRICE REDUCTION - 14 Skyview Terrace, Stirling, New Jersey
$900,000
Location, location, location!!!
Welcome to this beautiful brick front colonial which is located in one of Long Hill Township’s most sought after neighborhood…Stirling Ridge! This home offers a spacious, tiled entry and a large eat-in-kitchen with sliders to a deck overlooking a peaceful backyard. There is a cozy, sunken family room with a brick fireplace, formal dining room with chair rails and a sunken living room, both with beautiful hardwood floors. You have a large master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, 2 walk-in-closets and master bathroom with a relaxing soaking tub. Your full, finished basement has a large entertainment room and a custom wet-bar. There are two additional rooms for either an office, guest room or exercise room. Minutes from NYC trains!
For additional pictures and a virtual tour, visit my web-site at www.longhilltownshiphomes.com.
Location, location, location!!!
Welcome to this beautiful brick front colonial which is located in one of Long Hill Township’s most sought after neighborhood…Stirling Ridge! This home offers a spacious, tiled entry and a large eat-in-kitchen with sliders to a deck overlooking a peaceful backyard. There is a cozy, sunken family room with a brick fireplace, formal dining room with chair rails and a sunken living room, both with beautiful hardwood floors. You have a large master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, 2 walk-in-closets and master bathroom with a relaxing soaking tub. Your full, finished basement has a large entertainment room and a custom wet-bar. There are two additional rooms for either an office, guest room or exercise room. Minutes from NYC trains!
For additional pictures and a virtual tour, visit my web-site at www.longhilltownshiphomes.com.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Long Hill Township, NJ Real Estate Market Update
Long Hill Township, NJ Real Estate Market Update
The real estate market in Long Hill Township, NJ has remained steady for the past few months. For the month of September we had 14 new listings (3 of them were re-listed after expiring), 3 homes went under contract and 4 homes closed. However, there are currently 64 active listings! We haven't seen numbers like these since the height of the sellers market in 2004.
I wrote a blog last month about pricing. Even more so now than back then, pricing is key to getting your home noticed and sold quickly.
As far as buyers go, this is an awesome time to purchase a home! There is plenty to choose from, the prices are reasonable and we still have record low interest rates!
To take a look at any of the 64 active listings in Long Hill Township visit my web-site at www.longhilltownshiphomes.com
Dianne Sommers - Realtor
The real estate market in Long Hill Township, NJ has remained steady for the past few months. For the month of September we had 14 new listings (3 of them were re-listed after expiring), 3 homes went under contract and 4 homes closed. However, there are currently 64 active listings! We haven't seen numbers like these since the height of the sellers market in 2004.
I wrote a blog last month about pricing. Even more so now than back then, pricing is key to getting your home noticed and sold quickly.
As far as buyers go, this is an awesome time to purchase a home! There is plenty to choose from, the prices are reasonable and we still have record low interest rates!
To take a look at any of the 64 active listings in Long Hill Township visit my web-site at www.longhilltownshiphomes.com
Dianne Sommers - Realtor
Friday, October 12, 2007
Beautiful brick front colonial located in the Stirling Ridge section of Long Hill Township!
Location, location, location!!!
Welcome to this beautiful brick front colonial which is located in one of Long Hill Township’s most sought after neighborhood…Stirling Ridge! This home offers a spacious, tiled entry and a large eat-in-kitchen with sliders to a deck overlooking a peaceful backyard. There is a cozy, sunken family room with a brick fireplace, formal dining room with chair rails and a sunken living room, both with beautiful hardwood floors. You have a large master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, 2 walk-in-closets and master bathroom with a relaxing soaking tub. Your full, finished basement has a large entertainment room and a custom wet-bar. There are two additional rooms for either an office, guest room or exercise room. Minutes from NYC trains!
For additional pictures and a virtual tour, visit my web-site at www.longhilltownshiphomes.com.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Custom Colonial located in the Gillette section of Long Hill Township, NJ
Move right in to this beautiful custom colonial nestled at the end of a cul de sac. This home offers a two story foyer, front and back staircases,3 fireplaces, a sunken living room and family room with a vintage mantel. There is a large EIK with center island and granite counter tops, formal dining room and library. Enjoy your 35ft master suite with 2 walk in closets, a sitting area and fireplace.Your master bathroom has a jacuzzi tub with an over-sized stall shower and two vanities. The full finished basement has a large recreation room with a fireplace and a game room. All this and a gorgeous, level backyard boasting a very private serene setting!
In walking distance to NYC trains and buses.
For more pictures and a virtual tour visit my web-site at: www.longhilltownshiphomes.com
Saturday, September 15, 2007
The Stirling Revitalization Project/Market Update
The Stirling Revitalization Project
I remember, a couple of months ago, driving down Main Avenue in Stirling on my way to work. I was horrified at the sight of dozens of trees being cut down. There were quite a few residents standing on their door steps and chatting with their neighbors….some with a look of bewilderment on their faces. Then it dawned on me…. this was the beginning stage of The Stirling Revitalization Project.
Even though it was quite shocking to see all those trees being cut down I have resigned to being optimistic. The underground wiring for the new street lamps has been completed and the sidewalk phase should be completed within a week or 2. Next comes the new ornamental street lamps, benches and all 40 (yes… 40) trees will be replaced. We can look forward to the finished product sometime in October.
I will forever be an advocate of Long Hill Township. I believe we are just as desirable as any of our neighboring communities and the new, old town look for downtown Stirling can only but add charm to this great town!
In the month of August, 2007 the following occurred along the mid-town direct train line in New Jersey:
Long Hill Township
New Listings - 12
Under Contract Listings - 03
Sold – 06
Average sales price - $689,000
Berkeley Heights
New Listings – 10
Under Contract Listings -06
Sold – 12
Average sales price - $731,000
New Providence
New Listings - 10
Under Contract Listings - 04
Sold – 17
Average sales price - $630,000
Summit
New Listings - 18
Under Contract Listings - 11
Sold - 29
Average sales price - $1,526,000
Prepared By:
Dianne Sommers
RE/MAX Classic Group
440 Springfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Direct: (908) 376-1565
Serving Long Hill Township (Millington, Stirling, Gillette, Meyersville), Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit and surrounding towns.
I remember, a couple of months ago, driving down Main Avenue in Stirling on my way to work. I was horrified at the sight of dozens of trees being cut down. There were quite a few residents standing on their door steps and chatting with their neighbors….some with a look of bewilderment on their faces. Then it dawned on me…. this was the beginning stage of The Stirling Revitalization Project.
Even though it was quite shocking to see all those trees being cut down I have resigned to being optimistic. The underground wiring for the new street lamps has been completed and the sidewalk phase should be completed within a week or 2. Next comes the new ornamental street lamps, benches and all 40 (yes… 40) trees will be replaced. We can look forward to the finished product sometime in October.
I will forever be an advocate of Long Hill Township. I believe we are just as desirable as any of our neighboring communities and the new, old town look for downtown Stirling can only but add charm to this great town!
In the month of August, 2007 the following occurred along the mid-town direct train line in New Jersey:
Long Hill Township
New Listings - 12
Under Contract Listings - 03
Sold – 06
Average sales price - $689,000
Berkeley Heights
New Listings – 10
Under Contract Listings -06
Sold – 12
Average sales price - $731,000
New Providence
New Listings - 10
Under Contract Listings - 04
Sold – 17
Average sales price - $630,000
Summit
New Listings - 18
Under Contract Listings - 11
Sold - 29
Average sales price - $1,526,000
Prepared By:
Dianne Sommers
RE/MAX Classic Group
440 Springfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Direct: (908) 376-1565
Serving Long Hill Township (Millington, Stirling, Gillette, Meyersville), Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit and surrounding towns.
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