Category Archives: Selling Your Home

Finding a Nugget of Gold Buried in the Sand

Posted on February 15, 2012 by carllaurence

When the current foreclosure crisis first began, many tried to explain it away by pointing out that the majority of distressed properties were limited to what was then termed the four ‘sand states’ (Arizona, California, Nevada and Florida). When the … Continue reading →

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Examining 2012 . . . A Mortgage Perspective

Posted on January 6, 2012 by carllaurence

It’s the time of year that we look ahead and attempt to give our best guesses about the market, the industry, and the effects they may have. So, here are my thoughts about the mortgage world: Interest Rates Should Be … Continue reading →

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Somerset County New Jersey House Prices to Fall Over Next Six Months

Posted on October 14, 2011 by carllaurence

In a normal real estate market, it may make sense to wait for the spring buyers’ to appear before placing your house up for sale. The current real estate market is anything but normal however. The increase in supply of distressed properties will overshadow any increase … Continue reading →

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The window of opportunity for sellers in New Jersey is quickly coming to a close.

Posted on September 20, 2011 by carllaurence

The window of opportunity for sellers in New Jersey is quickly coming to a close. I have suggested that sellers who need to sell within the next 18 months had a ‘window of opportunity’ to sell at higher prices. They … Continue reading →

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