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June 2023
YOU BOUGHT THE DREAM HOME but it’s inconveniently located now that you’re traveling more. What to do?
It's rough, you found the IT home & were sold on the lifestyle but now the lifestyle isn't worth the remoteness of the "dream" house. It has everything including the 8 seater bar & killer entertainment center, but it takes you more than an hour to get anywhere.
💰 Lets evaluate the facts. Your home value is likely up so let's evaluate the numbers & consider the move.
👋 We know the friendliest towns for commuting by train, bus & plane in North Jersey. Let's find the lifestyle that matches todays dream home.
Do you know best question to ask when you’re thinking about buying a home?
Why did the owner’s buy this to begin with?
This is the most under recognized home valuation tool you’ve got as a buyer. You won’t be able to get answers to all the questions you have, but if you can entice a seller to share their story about why they bought it to begin with, you will learn a lot more than you realize.
This Oakland oasis in Bergen County had some key features we wanted to highlight like the full size basement that ran the length of the property and the newly installed Tesla Charging station attached to the garage. But what our buyers wanted to know was this.
WHY did you buy it to begin with?
Our seller’s said; “It was all about that room, that light, that view!” When they first visited this home the current owners said they liked it, it was what they needed; 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a nice big yard and a large basement. But when they entered the great room with it’s double height ceiling, full vaulted windows, wood burning fire, open concept living connecting kitchen to dining to study, it was a done deal.
May 2023
Why Get a Pre-Approval Before Beginning a Home Search?
Why Get a Pre-Approval Before Beginning a Home Search?
When you are in the process of buying a home, it’s natural to begin by doing your own looking around. It’s exciting to imagine what neighborhood you may want to target and what size and style of home appeals to you. There’s no harm done in satiating your curiosity and doing a little dreaming. It’s a little like window shopping - without a wallet. A pre-approval letter moves you from dreamer to buyer.