Welcome to My 24K Gold Blog!
As time goes on, I will be sharing interesting information about the real-estate markets I serve, with a special emphasis on Watchung Borough (07069) and Warren Township (07059) in Somerset County, NJ.Both of these communities offer the benefits of suburban life - quiet neighborhoods, larger lots, good schools, beautiful parks, excellent medical facilities - with the convenience of easy access to New York City and other important business destinations in Northern and Central New Jersey.  Whether you prefer to use public transportation or drive yourself, you'll appreciate the proximity of Watchung Borough and Warren Township to transportation routes.For more information about each

Your Home Can Show Well in Bad Weather
Lately, most people find themselves talking about the weather - usually bad - at some point in every conversation.  It's not that people have nothing else to say, but rather that the weather has been so unusual: f ast-moving, strong storms; hail; flash floods; even mini-tornadoes! If you're trying to sell your home, you may be feeling the effects of the weather:  fewer potential buyers may be viewing your home, and you may think that your home looks dreary, just as the weather is dreary. Fear not!  Bad weather does not have to mean a bad showing. First, be confident that buyers will continue to look for a new home - especially if their need is urgent.  So, m

Leading Economic Indicators Suggest End to Recession Is Near
According to a June 18, 2009 report from Bank of America / Merrill Lynch, there is reason for optimism, with respect to the US economy.  With appropriate caveats, the authors of the report suggest that we may be about 90% of the way through the recession, with recovery beginning in the late Summer or early Fall. What are those caveats?  Overall, the consumer portion of the economy is mixed:  the workweek, jobless claims, and consumer goods orders remain weak; but consumer expectations are stronger. Is there good news in there, for you, the home buyer or seller?  Absolutely!  As consumer expectations improve, so will activity in the housing market. 

Smart Strategies to Increase Home Sale Profits
Recently, a TwitterPal informed me that ABC13 had published a web article with the above headline.  Naturally curious, I sought it out.  You may wish to read it, also. The primary way that the author recommends that you maximize home sale profits is to employ less expensive service providers for tasks like moving, storing, and inspection. I would suggest that, rather than selecting providers based on the lowest bid, you select recommended service providers who have a good track record and are customer-service oriented.  Those are the ones who will provide the best value. As your real estate professional, I can offer special discounts for such well-known service provid

Congratulations to Bernardsville Public Library!
In a neighboring township, the Bernardsville Public Library was recently honored as a winner of the New Jersey State Library's contest on Best Practices in Early Childhood Literacy.  Congratulations to the library on earning statewide recognition for the "Literacy on the Go" kits, which the library makes available to parents. The competitive New Jersey State Library program recognizes the criticality of pre-school literacy development to a child's future academic success, and encourages local libraries to help parents provide needed developmental activities.