Examiner Business
Rising values
$6,275
How much more the median home, nationally, will be worth a year from now, according to Zillow’s home value forecasts.
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A nice and easy guide to home selling and buying
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia
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Linda Levin has unusual advice on selecting a real estate agent: “Arrive late for your first meeting, or call to...
Down low
6%
The average down payment on a new home – a number that has held firm for three straight years.
Source: National Association of Realtors
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Remodel desire
Percentage of homeowners that report having a greater desire to be in their home following a remodeling project: 75.
Source: National Association of Realtors
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Faster payoff
Ask Our Broker With Peter G. Miller
By Peter G. Miller
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Question: We’ve received an annual update from our lender with a lot of current...
New choices for older buyers
As America ages, the housing industry is racing to provide desirable options
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The sheer number of Boomers is upping demand for...
Cash battle
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By Peter G. Miller
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Question: We’re in the market to buy a home, but feel outgunned by investors...
Corporate sales
Selling a great family home? The buyer could be a company
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia
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Sellers: If your home is priced in the low six-figures,...
Aging in place
Flexible house designs, close family and friends, reachable services help homeowners age in place
By Jim Parker
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Among the yarns about the good old days...
Private offer?
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By Peter G. Miller
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Question: We live in an area where real estate sales are hot and multiple...
Sales pressure
Percentage of consumers aged 50-64 that said selling their home was the single most stressful part of the purchase process: 10.
Source: Welcome Home survey,...
Weichert, Realtors’ Marlboro office recognized for regional sales award
Christopher Anthony, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Marlboro office was recognized for exceptional industry success in August.
The Marlboro office led...
Stephanie Bellanova of ERA Central Realty attends young leaders network professional development event
Stephanie Bellanova, Broker Associate and Partner of ERA Central Realty Group in Bordentown, recently attended ERA Real Estate’s 2017 Young Leaders Network Summer Summit,...
Credit wary
Percentage of millennials who are worried about poor credit history as a barrier to becoming a homeowners: 43.
Source: loanDepot
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Perception is reality
Percentage of first-time home sellers that indicated they chose their real estate company based on its reputation: 44.
Source: J.D. Power 2017 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction...
Cash-out the right way
Cash-out refis are all the rage, but experts suggest caution when using the funds.
By Erik J. Martin
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Americans like the concept of getting cash...
Smart money
28: Percentage of Americans that think real estate is the best way to invest money not needed for 10+ years. It was the highest...
Malouf and Sansone dealerships send children to Camp Happy Times
The New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite We Care campaign, now in its fourth year, is a partnership between The Valerie Fund and franchised auto...
