I had another closing this past week - on Friday.  A few things to remember for your next closing: if at all possible, don't schedule it on a Friday afternoon.  Don't schedule it on the last day of your rate lock and don't schedule it on the last business day of the month.  And whatever you do, don't schedule it on a day that meets all three put together - especially if you are first time home buyers who are already a little anxious about the whole process!  My client's lender entered an incorrect code on the paperwork and all the loan documents arrived at the attorney's office on letterhead from a bank different from the bank that wired the money!  It all had to go back and be redone - and then there was trouble with the email so the package didn't arrive, the seller's attorney was wai... 02/01/2010

Beware of the high price tactic! It has been used for years and continues to hurt uninformed sellers. Once you read this page you will not only be able to see when and why this strategy is being used on you but now you will be able to profit by avoiding it! This tactic is also called "Buying Your Listing". HOW YOUR ASKING PRICE AFFECTS YOUR SELLING PRICE There are 4 common strategies that most sellers use to price their homes. It is unwise to assume that a higher asking price will net you a higher selling price. In fact, often this equation works in reverse, especially if you're not paying attention to what the market is telling you. Remember, you cannot "fool the market" with a high price. Please consider these facts when you set your asking price. 1.) Clearly Overpriced - Every seller... 11/16/2009

Being the daughter of a mechanical engineer (who was also in the military), we had lists for everything....there was a place for everything and everything had to be in it's place. I wish I could keep up with that philosophy still today, however I can share some of my Dad's ways to winterize a home....I grew up in New England and the winters were cold so he had us prepapred.   Winterizing Your Home Preparing Your Home for Winter Here are ten tips to help you prepare your home for winter: 1) Furnace Inspection •·                        Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts. •·                        Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. •·                        Consider switching out your thermostat for a programmable thermostat. •·             ... 11/01/2009

Found this great link I thought I woud share as far as fun things to do in and around New Jersey, from hayrides, to haunted house to corn mazes....Have fun and Happy and (safe) Trick or Treating!!! http://www.funnj.com/holidays/halloween/halloween.htm 10/30/2009

Sales of existing homes and condos continue to power the real estate market, in some areas they're up by double digits, and despite all the negative headlines about foreclosures, even prices are rising in many places as well. New Jersey Estates/Weichert Realtors Paul Stillwaggon & Pat Cornish August 2009 LINKING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGYTO OLD FASHIONED SERVICE Copyright © 2009 Realty TimesAll Rights Reserved. Sales in the second quarter ending June 30 jumped by nearly 4 percent countrywide, according to the National Association of Realtors. Second quarter sales in 39 states were higher than the first quarter, as they were in 129 out of the 155 largest markets. New York saw an impressive 22 percent increase for the quarter, as did Wisconsin. California, Michigan and Minnesota all registered... 08/18/2009

LinksWebsitePhoto GalleryVaulted Living RoomDinning RoomEat In KitchenFamily RoomBeutiful VeiwsEnjoy NatureDon't overlook Porch and PatioDescriptionThis well maintained, spotless Split Level home featuring 4 bedrooms & 1.5 baths, is situated on a lovely large open lot. First level features open floor plan that is great for entertaining family and friends. Ground level features a family room and 3- season porch that offers great views of the partially wooded back yard . Great School System. Walk to NYC Midtown train/bus. Convenient to all shopping , Bridgewater & Short Hills Malls. Easy Access to Rts 78, 22 & 287. Newark Airport 25 minutes away. This home and quiet dead-end neighborhood are just waiting for you!FeaturesBedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1.1Parking Spaces: 2Lot Size: .44 acresGarage S... 04/17/2009

Long Hill Township is located in the most southern part of Morris County.. The Township consists of four communities: Gillette, Millington, Stirling, and Meyersville. It is bounded by the Passaic River on the south and west and by the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge on the north.  For more information on Long Hill Township visit www.MorrisCountyLiving.com. Stilring Lake located in Long Hill Township, New Jersey 02/19/2009

Two major east-west roads, I-78 and Route 22, connect the township's four population centers: Stirling, Millington, Gillette and Meyersville. Bus service and the New Jersey Transit railroad offers residents commutation throughout the metropolitan area.         LONG HILL TOWNSHIPThe Township of Long Hill was established in 1866 as Passaic Township. It lies along the Passaic River and extends farther south than any other portion of Morris County. Passaic is the Indian word for "valley". Before 1866, this area was the southern part of Morris Township. In the 1920's, New Vernon separated from Passaic Township. The township now consists of Gillette, Homestead Park, Meyersville, Millington and Stirling. The five stars on the township seal represent the five villages. During the election in No... 09/19/2008

Two major east-west roads, I-78 and Route 22, connect the township's four population centers: Stirling, Millington, Gillette and Meyersville. Bus service and the New Jersey Transit railroad offers residents commutation throughout the metropolitan area. LONG HILL TOWNSHIP All Saints Episcopal Church 15 Basking Ridge Rd,Millington, NJ 07946 (908) 647-0067 First Presbyterian Church 158 Central Ave,Stirling, NJ 07980 (908) 647-1033 Gillette Chapel Lackawanna Blvd,Gillette, NJ 07933 (908) 647-2573 Jehovah's Witnesses 10 Norwood Dr,Gillette, NJ 07933 (908) 647-1197 Meyersville Presbyterian Church 223 Hickory Tavern Rd,Gillette, NJ 07933 (908) 647-0390 Saint Joseph Shrine 1050 Long Hill Rd,Stirling, NJ 07980 (908) 647-0208 Saint Vincent De Paul RC Church Bebout Ave,Stirling, NJ 07980 (908) 647... 08/03/2008

      LONG HILL TOWNSHIPThe Township of Long Hill was established in 1866 as Passaic Township. It lies along the Passaic River and extends farther south than any other portion of Morris County. Passaic is the Indian word for "valley". Before 1866, this area was the southern part of Morris Township. In the 1920's, New Vernon separated from Passaic Township. The township now consists of Gillette, Homestead Park, Meyersville, Millington and Stirling. The five stars on the township seal represent the five villages. During the election in November 1992, by a binding referendum, the residents voted to reclaim the township's original name of Long Hill due to the Township of Passaic often being confused with the City of Passaic. General Information Incorporated:Population:Area:County:Websites:... 05/19/2008

    Property Statistics Report for Stirling of Long Hill Township-Morris County-New Jersey  Residential Homes including Condos and Town-Homes  Available Homes for Sale: 5 ListingsFor the Month of February 2008Property Statistics Report         Rooms   Bedrooms   Full Baths   Half Baths   Gar Spaces   List Price   Sales Price   %SP/LP   DOM   Min   6   3   2   0   1   385,000   0      0   Max   11   5   2   1   2   850,000   0      142   Average   7.8   3.6   2.0   0.4   1.6   553,600   0      58.0   Median   7.0   3.0   2.0   0.0   2.0   525,000   0      35.0      Residential Homes including Condos and Town-HomesAverage Sales PriceAs of January 1, 2008 to February 21, 2008        Rooms   Bedrooms   Full Baths   Half Baths   Gar Spaces   List Price   Sales Price   %SP/LP   DOM   Min   5 ... 02/21/2008

                               2007 SALES REPORT FOR  STIRLING      ADDRESSSTYLEORIG. LIST. PRICEFINAL LIST PRICESALE PRICEDOM      314 ELM STCOLONIAL425,000375,000330,00069338 CHESTNUT STCOTTAGE434,900424,900390,00020302 PASSAIC AVERANCH429,000429,000429,0002134 CENTRAL AVECOLONIAL459,900444,900430,00030201 ESSEX STRANCH549,900489,000460,000115162 PLEASANT PLAINS RANCH519,000519,000519,0001304 WARREN AVECOLONIAL699,900499,900529,000126514 HIGH STSPLIT LEVEL595,000565,000535,00084561 CHESTNUT STCOLONIAL629,000609,000572,500501097 LONG HILL RDRANCH595,000595,000575,0001474 LUPINE WAYBI-LEVEL649,900599,999585,0005695 MAPLE AVECOLONIAL679,900659,900635,000169511 PLEASANT PLAINS RANCH725,000685,000665,0007723 WINDING WAYCOLONIAL815,000749,999720,0009460 FOREST DRCOLONIAL875,000875,000870,00... 01/14/2008

The numbers are in for Long Hill Township, NJ for October, 2007.  Better than what we saw in September - we're moving in the right direction.New Listings = 18                                                                    Under Contract = 2                                                                Sold = 4                                                                                 Days on Market = 100                       Average List to Sale Price = 96%                                            Average Sales Price = $600,968Barbara MulcahyRE/MAX Classic Group908-898-0800http://www.sellwithmulcahy.com/ BMulcahy@ClassicNJ.comServing: Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Mountainside, New Providence, Scotch Plains, Summit, Westfield, Chatham, Long Hill Township, Madison, Basking Rid... 11/05/2007

LONG HILL TOWNSHIPAll Saints Episcopal Church15 Basking Ridge Rd,Millington, NJ 07946(908) 647-0067First Presbyterian Church158 Central Ave,Stirling, NJ 07980(908) 647-1033Gillette ChapelLackawanna Blvd,Gillette, NJ 07933(908) 647-2573Jehovah's Witnesses10 Norwood Dr,Gillette, NJ 07933(908) 647-1197Meyersville Presbyterian Church223 Hickory Tavern Rd,Gillette, NJ 07933(908) 647-0390Saint Joseph Shrine1050 Long Hill Rd,Stirling, NJ 07980(908) 647-0208Saint Vincent De Paul RC ChurchBebout Ave,Stirling, NJ 07980(908) 647-0118 08/25/2007