Jennifer Blanchard's (jenniferblanchard) Blog

I have been analyzing the Basking Ridge market for a listing appointment that my partner and I are going on this evening.  Look what I found: Market Absorption = Available Homes/UC Homes (last 30 days) in a given town or price range ==================================================== As of today...

8/22/09-8/28/09 The following 9 properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge. The market is holding steady - there were also 9 contract sales the week before this one! 49 Smithfield Court, Spring Ridge Condo, $236,000, DOM 21215 Alexandria Way, Spring Ridge Condo, $259,500, DOM ...

As a seller it is important that your listing be ALL OVER the internet!  And, it needs to look great!  Even the worst websites are used by the general public; you never know where your potential buyer will be looking so your listing may as well be on as many websites as possible.  In addition to ...

The new price on this stunning 1900 Hamilton Crest model with a versatile loft is too good to be true!  .......... $497,000 ......... Upgraded kitchen with patio access - private back yard!  At the end of a cul-de-sac it's location in the development affords ample guest parking. Hardwood floors t...

8/15/09-8/21/09 The following 9 properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge (this is almost DOUBLE the number of properties from the week before!): 149 Potomac Drive listed for $212,500, DOM 38121 Alexandria Way listed for $239,000, DOM 139261 Penns Way listed for $325,000, DOM...

I just returned from a wonderful vacation week at the Jersey Shore.  The weather couldn't have been better - it didn't start to rain until we were leaving the island! Anyway, I am not ready to return to work - but having neglected my blog for over a week, I thought I would pop on and post about a...

8/8/09-8/14/09 The following 5 properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge: 197 Alexandria Way listed for $269,000, DOM 69226 Lyons Road listed for $639,000, DOM 4228 Gold Blvd listed for $719,000, DOM 52111 Woods End listed for $949,000, DOM 152148 Childs Road listed for $1,72...

« Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams Does it make sense to buy now? This is a question that only YOU can answer!  The $8,000 tax credit sounds very appealing - and it certainly is a GREAT deal!  Especially while prices are still low and interest rates are still manageable.  Owning your first home...

  Q. What is the credit? A. The first-time homebuyer credit is a new tax credit included in the recently enacted Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. For homes purchased in 2008, the credit operates like an interest-free loan because it must be repaid over a 15-year period. The credit was e...

8/1/09-8/7/09 The following 8 properties went under contract this past week in Basking Ridge, that is five more contract sales than last week; I don't think we are going to see much of an August slow down this year!  82 Alexandria Way listed for $268,00034 Smithfield Ct listed for $279,900191 Irv...