New Development in Somerset NJ

Churchill Estates is opening its next single family development in Somerset, NJ called Lakeside at Franklin. The site comprises 15 beautifully wooded acres, is on high ground and all lots are on a cul-de-sac. Each house is to be located on large lots - at least 20,000 square feet (1/2 acre), wooded with many houses having walk-out basements and side entry garages. A good portion of the lots adjoin public wooded open space, never to be developed. The house models will have 5 bedrooms with 3 1/2 baths or 4 bedrooms with 2 1/2 baths. This site is within minutes of I-287, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and bus/train to NYC. Attached is the Site Plan of the development. On this site, will be built the same type of high quality home that you expect and recently inspected. We are now taking names of Buyers who desire to be on one of the above wooded 1/2 acre lots near Easton Avenue and Route I-287. These names will be on our priority list for pre-sale prices prior to our opening these lots to the public. Within two weeks, we will schedule an open house to show our priority Buyers the house models and detailed Site Plans. Please visit our office at 103 Churchill Avenue, Somerset, NJ to obtain more information on this fabulous development and place your name on our priority list. For More information call Anita Kazmierczak at 732 547 2710 or emailAnita@BetterHomesUS.com. Better Homes Realty New Homes Division NJ.

National Open House Weekend Tips!

ATTENTION BUYERS!! The time has come to get your comfortable shoes on, grab a water bottle and get the car keys, it's National Association of Realtor's Open House Weekend and in Monmouth County the balloons will be everywhere!!! Here are some handy tips that you may want to keep you from getting overwhelmed by it all. First, make it an occasion to spend some quality time with your significant other by getting a babysitter so you can see as many as possible and look forward to lunch or dinner after 4pm when most of them end. Second, have a plan! Know which areas you are most interested in based on school systems, access to work or family members, Hazlet, Middletown and Holmdel are among the most popular. Try to determine the exact style of house that you like such as a Colonial, Ranch, Split, Bi-Level or Cape. Research these different styles so you have an idea of what they look like from the street and try to resist the temptation to look at any that you know will not be your dream house so will have time to preview the right one.  Establish if you definitely want a garage, this will cut down on the amount of homes you would be tempted to preview on your drive by. Bring a pen and make notes on the print outs offered by the Realtors so you will be able to refresh your memory at the end of the day. And finally, remember to have fun and get excited about the prospect of buying your next home! Joanne Schiffres, http://joannes.betterhomesus.com Better Homes Realty, Hazlet 732-757-5013    

New Construction, Finished and Ready for Closing!

New 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home , finished and ready for a quick closing. Open and bright first floor plan, Great Room with gas fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom with walk in closet. Open House Sat.-Sun 12pm-4pm 1 Colgate Ct, Franklin, NJ 08873 $499,900.00 Contact Anita Kazmierczak for more information 732-547-2710 [caption id="attachment_4853" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="New Construction!!"][/caption]

Your Realtor Is A Valuable Resource

Realtors are more than just "door openers".  An experienced full time agent has established and maintained great industry relationships over the years in order to serve his or her clients when it comes to the largest purchase they will ever make. Your Realtor's sole purpose should be to make your transaction as seemless as possible. That is why they should be the first person you go to when you need an important referral such as an attorney, home inspector or most importantly, a mortgage representative. Real Estate transactions are only as good as the people involved in order to move things along in a timely fashion and open communication between those related industries are most important when difficulties arise. Why wouldn't you, the buyer or seller, want all parties involved in your transaction to have your best interests in mind and make this experience one of excitement and joy rather than something else entirely! Joanne Schiffres  http://joannes.betterhomesus.com Better Homes Realty 732-757-5013

Last New Construction Home At Cranbury Crossing

  LAST NEW HOME LEFT FOR SALE!! NEW CONSTRUCTION Renaissance at Cranbury Crossing Premier Adult Community Upon entering this home, you can't help but notice all the space! The kitchen and family room have tall cathedral ceilings. The living and dining room are joined and the dining room and a large kitchen. The owner's suite is enormous and features dual vanities and a spacious walk-in closet.Convenience, low-maintenance, and style! Located within minutes of Exits 8 and 8A of the NJ Turnpike.  This wonderful adult community combines a convenient and coveted address with a healthy and relaxing maintenance-free at-home resort lifestyle. Nestled on 60 acres of scenic woodlands and preserved green spaces, Renaissance at Cranbury Crossing is a private paradise of only 182 beautifully designed single-level single family homes, interspersed with glistening ponds, fountains and superb recreational amenities. The community's centerpiece is a lavish, 7,200 square foot clubhouse where you can go for a workout in the state-of-the-art fitness center, meet friends for a game of cards or billiards, read a book by the fireplace, or go online in the computer center. Our multi-purpose room with adjacent catering kitchen is perfect if you want to entertain on a more lavish scale than your home will allow. Step outdoors and you'll feel as if you're on vacation with amenities that include bocce, shuffleboard and tennis courts, a large swimming pool, sundecks and patios, barbecue grill stations, an outdoor whirlpool, a large putting green with sand traps, even a playground for visiting grandchildren. For more information contact Better Homes Realty, Marlboro NJ 800-350-6579

Help for Seniors

Click here for more info from my colleague Sandra RostekFebruary 29, 2012 by Wendy Trager Email: wendytrager@optonline.net.   It comes as no surprise that some of the hardest hit in this economy are seniors.  Homes seniors have been living in their whole adult life may now burdensome to pay for and upkeep.  Many seniors feel they have nowhere else to go.  Reverse Mortgages can be the solution for a variety of problems:

• To help seniors looking to downsize and finance the purchase of a smaller home.
• To help seniors facing foreclosure
• To help seniors suffering from job loss and unable to pay their mortgage
• To help with home repairs
• To help with sale of home
• To help a senior stay in their current home and pay for home healthcare

• The homeowners must 62 years old
• The home must be their principal residence (must live in the home more than half a year)
• The home must be a single family home, a 2-4 unit building or a federally approved condominium or planned unit development
• If there are debts against the home, then the homeowner must use the reverse mortgage to pay it off
• There are NO credit/income requirements

• Traditional mortgage or home equity loans require proof of sufficient income and credit history to qualify, and you will have to repay beginning within 30 days of closing.  With a reverse mortgage, there are no monthly payments to be made at any time during the loan for as long as you continue to occupy the home as a primary residence.  Since there is no monthly payment, the FHA does not require verification of your income and does not require a good credit rating. 

Mark the Date!!! Your Residential Real Estate Questions Answered.

Live Chat on Ustream.tv  by Lisa Alaimo of Better Homes Realty.  Present will be Michael J. Weber of Weber Law Offices in Howell, NJ.  Chat live and ask you real estate questions.  All Residential real estate questions and RE Legal Quesions. Re-sale, short sales, bank owned, foreclosure, condo's, town homes & rentals. Mark the date... March 1, 2012 at 7:PM You can email your request prior, we will respond on live chat and email you back with answers. Email to : LAlaimo@BetterHomesUS.com See you there... Channel Name:  BHRLisaalaimo or search on ustream.tv  NJrealestateagent   or just click the link below and save to your favorites. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/njrealestateagent Lisa Alaimo.. . .www.SearchHomesinNJ.com     for Michael Weber of Weber Law offices...  www.WeberLawOffices.com

Avoiding Foreclosure (Government information)

http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/avoiding_foreclosure Call me with any questions. 800-531-2885 x 451 or email me at:  LAlaimo@BetterHomesUS.com  Better Homes Realty   Lisa Alaimo