What Appraisers Do, And Don’t, In The Appraisal Process
In today’s increasingly competitive real estate market, understanding the appraisal process cannot be overstated.
Hey, Baby Boomer; Saved Enough To Retire Yet?
One-in-four 65-year-olds today will live past 90. It’s important to have a plan – one that includes real estate – for funding your retirement. Here are five starter tips.
Reasons To Feel Good About NJ Real Estate Licensing
Home builders are looking ahead. Northern Jersey real estate sales contracts are climbing year-over-year. And Polley Associates has a new schedule for its live New Jersey real estate salesperson course.
Borough Plan: Sell A Mountain, Help A Water System
The borough of New Holland PA wants to sell mountain land it’s owned for about 75 years to pay for improvements to its water system. The plan has generated its share of controversy.
Farmers Embrace Shale Natural Gas As Revenue Source
Money from natural gas production on Bradford County PA agricultural land is helping keep farms there self-sufficient for future generations, property owners say.
Landscape Designer’s Technique: ‘Paint With Plants’
A New Jersey landscape designer says the land is her canvas, and plants are on her palette as she tries to create outdoor environments that meet client needs.
Real Estate Could Benefit From NJ Transportation Funding
Real estate development could benefit from recent Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission funding of $1.7 billion over three years for major highway and public transit investments in southern New Jersey.
Right People, Property, Price In 2012 Vacation Home Sales
They were up during 2012, according to a National Association of Realtors’ annual survey, in part because interested buyers with more money in their pockets found some good deals.
Builder Study, Manufacturer Sales Show Moulding’s Popularity
Sixty-two percent of home buyers say they want a home with crown moulding. It ranks third-highest in their preferences, behind only ceiling fans and built-in shelves.
In ‘Big Month Number 2,’ Are You Selling 10 Percent More Homes?
April is one of two magical months in Pennsylvania, and one of four in New Jersey, during which salespeople can capture more attention of those conducting online searches of homes for sale. Here’s why, and how to get your share of the business.