Freddie's Blog
The blog hold articles, stories, and tips that concern real estate -- whether it is about the industry/profession, something to help the individual realtor, or the home selling and purchasing public.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
0
Comments
The tax relief bill is one step closer to reality. It comes before the State Senate (S20) today. The relief effort will only be as successful as the local governments will allow it to be. The credit program allows homeowners whose earnings fall between $100,000 and $250,000 to receive a credit on...
02/05/2007
0
Comments
There is a bill working its way through the New Jersey Senate (S19), sponsored by Senator Bob Smith (D), which will create a county level school superintendent. The plan was to create a position to hold local school districts accountable for their spending and thereby lower property taxes. Basica...
02/01/2007
1
Comments
Black History Month begins tomorrow in the United States. It was started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to make clear that blacks had a rich history beyond their subjugation in slavery. Blacks have had a significant impact on the economic, political and social practices of the United States and the wor...
01/31/2007
0
Comments
Just read and article that says us Jerseyans are skeptical about the legislature doing anything about really fixing the property tax problem. Well is that really a surprise to them? The legislature promised to have some reform measures started on the road to becoming law before they went on Chris...
01/25/2007
Had a new client ask me why newer home cost more than existing older homes. I have a brochure I created for this question so I thought I would share some of it here.New houses generally cost more than oder homes -- and for good reasons. Back in 1971 the average size of a new single-family house w...
01/24/2007
0
Comments
The New Jersey Education Association has weighed in on Gov. Corzine's property tax reform proposal over the weekend. Joyce Powell wrote the ad for the Association. She pretty much says what we all know - that "credits and caps" of Governor Corzine has a fatal flaw
The core of Gov. ...
01/22/2007
2
Comments
If three times is not enough, it bears saying again disclose actions to consumers and have a them sign that you had the conversation. I have heard some horror stories from woebegone individuals who revealed that just a little something with a signature would have prevented their loss of time (spe...
01/19/2007
The Mortgage Bankers of America list the following as their top ten tips for homebuyers. Thought they were worth repeating here, with my two cents thrown in.1. Check your credit report. It really is the most important of all. The credit report will let you know if you will look attractive to lend...
01/18/2007
Just read this article and thought my colleagues here in New Jersey would like to read. It is from Bloomberg but it was the title that got my attention: `Vasectomy Housing' Surges as New Jersey Tax Remedy. I admit that there does seem to be an increase in the number of age-restricted communities ...
01/17/2007
2
Comments
Well, the sides are being chosen and the rhetoric has begun in the fight to end Regional Contribution Agreements (RCA) here in New Jersey. Though the Supreme Court said that all New Jersey town must ensure that low and moderate income residents have affordable housing, the more affluent suburban ...
01/16/2007
Real Estate Resources
The blog hold articles, stories, and tips that concern real estate -- whether it is about the industry/profession, something to help the individual realtor, or the home selling and purchasing public.