May 2011

Are You Sure You Are Ready to Buy Your Own Home?

May 31, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment 

The time to buy a home is now. With interest rates low, first time buyers credits and home prices lowering, many potential home buyers are making the giant leap into home ownership. Purchasing a new home could potentially be the largest purchase you ever make in your lifetime. So you need to know if you [...]

Memorial Day Parade in Lincoln Park

May 27, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment 

The borough of  Lincoln Park , in partnership with the American Legion Post 279 will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service on May 30. The parade will start from the intersection of Pleasant Avenue and Comly Road at 2 p.m. and proceed on Comly Road to Veteran’s Bridge, where a memorial wreath [...]

5 Reasons You Should Consider Selling Now

May 25, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment 

If you plan on moving anytime in 2011, you should strongly consider selling your Morris County home now rather than waiting. Here are five reasons why: 1.) This is when your house will get the most exposure The spring, and particularly the month of May, is when most buyers enter the real estate market. This [...]

Eleventh Annual “Cruise-N-Shop” Car Show in Chester

May 20, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment 

Classic Car fans and avid bargain hunters from all over the tri-state area will be racing towards Chester, New Jersey on Sunday, May 22nd as the Historic Chester Business Association (HCBA) proudly presents its Eleventh Annual “Cruise-N-Shop” Car Show. An eclectic mix of Classic, Muscle, Custom, Special Interest, Antique and Pro Street cars will be [...]

Make Buying a Home a Smooth Transaction

May 18, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment 

When starting the home-buying process, there are several things to consider. It can be overwhelming and confusing to some buyers as to what they should do, especially first time home buyers in Morris County. Below are some some important tips to follow before you begin to help ensure a smooth transaction. Avoid making any major purchases – [...]

27th Annual Salaam Shrine Circus

May 13, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment 

Make plans this weekend to be entertained by this amazing circus event! Just a sneak peek of the acts that will be in Morristown: “The Free-Style Thrill Riders” The ATV 4-Wheelers; “The Sensational Shawn Marren” The Human Cannonball, and “Dulce & Benito” The Quick-Change Act.  The place to be is the William G. Mennen Sports [...]

The 4 C’s of Mortgage Underwriting

May 11, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment 

With Spring upon us, and homebuyers are out looking for Morris County homes. I thought today might be a good time to review the basics of what lenders look for as they decide to approve (or deny) mortgage applications. For at least 25 years, I have heard them called “The 4 C’s of Underwriting”- Capacity, Credit, [...]

Take Mom out for Creative Italian Cuisine

May 6, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment 

Mother’s day is this weekend and if you are planning on taking your mom out to a well deserved dinner, take her out for an enjoyable evening at the Gourmet Café in Parsippany.  It is located at 136 Baldwin Road in Parsnippany.  Here you can enjoy Italian food with great prices and the best part is mom [...]

A Home Is Still the Best Long Term Investment

May 4, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment 

After a five-year swoon in home prices, many assume that housing may have lost its luster as an investment. However, a nationwide Pew Research Center survey shows this drop in values has done little to shake the confidence of the American public in the investment value of homeownership. According to the survey: Fully eight-in-ten (81%) [...]