Francine Hanley's (francinehanley) Blog

 Make The Transition from your Home to a "House" that needs to be sold as quickly as possibleSay to yourself, "This is not my home; it is a house -- a product to be sold!Make the mental decision to "let go" Picture yourself handing over the keys to the new owners! Don't look backwards -- look tow...

 Energy Star ® is a program that was first developed in 1992 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a method to identify and promote products that are energy efficient. Since its initial onset, the government has partnered with other industry members, to promote and expand the scope o...

Value of Your Home and Renewable EnergyGenerally in areas where there are concentrations of solar water heating and photovoltaic installations, such as in New Jersey, housing prices with solar installations have been rising as quickly as homes without these systems - and in some cases bringing ev...

 If you have a bit of the Interior Decorator lurking deep in your soul then why not think about staging your home.  Do you remember walking into a wonderful home and wishing you could say proudly "This Is My Home".  What were the features of that home.  Was it just the structure, high ceilings, e...

 Here are some of the benefits of using a professional REALTOR:From A buyer's agent you can expect:*  Protection from overpaying*  Leveling the playing field by having negotiation representation*  Forms filled out accurately*  Deadlines being met*  Suggestions being made for other service people ...

 Before catering to potential tire-kickers, make sure they are at least prequalified and if from out of town, insist on a copy of the listing contract or you could wind up being confused with a used car sales person. Some Buyers seem befuddled,bewildered while others perhaps even boarder on belli...

 Moving ChecklistSend change of address to:Post Office, Charge Accounts, and Credit Card Accounts, Friends &Relatives, and Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks for magazines. Notify:Bank: Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new city. Insurance:Notify new location for coverage (life, ...

Swedesboro, Logan, Woolwich, Franklin and Harrison Townships are just a few of the possible areas in Gloucester County, let alone others in Camden and Salem counties to find a fabulous home or estate.Close to Philadelphia, New York and the New Jersey Shore points the amazing quality and value of ...

 Benefits of Proper PricingFaster sale:When your home sells faster, you save carrying costs, mortgage paymentsand other ownership costs. A quicker sale creates less inconveniencefor you. If you've moved before, you know the energy it takes to preparefor showings: keeping the home clean, making ch...