Do you Want to ‘Move-Up’? The Clock Is Running!

By John Bendall | Published: December 29, 2009

While you’ve probably heard a lot in the media about the government’s efforts to rejuvenate the housing market with the first-time home buyer tax credit, you might have missed the fact that the most recent expansion of the legislation also includes a $6,500 credit for current homeowners who want to purchase a new home…commonly referred to as “moving up.”

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5 Ways to Finance a Home Improvement Project

By John Bendall | Published: December 28, 2009

In today’s tough lending climate, however, financing a home improvement project can be tricky. As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I am often asked, “What’s the best way to fund a remodel?” The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) says there are several good options. Here are five recommendations I often share, from the simple to the more creative:

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Monday Morning Message From RE/MAX Classic Group

By John Bendall | Published: December 21, 2009

Welcome to this edition of The Monday Morning Message…..I hope you all had a fantastic weekend filled with fun and enjoyment. I know many of you spent some time doing last minute shopping and final preparations for the upcoming holiday, and I hope you made the most of it. You have worked extremely hard this year and you truly deserve to enjoy this season. I have seen many of you succeed and some of you struggle over the year and I want each one of you to know that I hope you are as proud of yourself as I am of you. Your character, passion, determination, and will to succeed was on display in 2009. Watching great agents like you this past year has reminded me that enormous accomplishments may be had regardless of current circumstances.

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10 Time-Saving Tips to Take the Stress Out of Moving in Central New Jersey

By John Bendall | Published: December 18, 2009

When it comes to moving, a little preparation goes a long way. As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, my experience tells me that tons of time and energy can be saved by planning ahead, staying organized and focusing on details.

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Top 5 Ways to Market Your Home in Winter

By John Bendall | Published: December 12, 2009

1. Winter curb appeal. A winter landscape can be just as attractive as a leafy, floral one and can often offer a neater appearance for your yard. Bare spots can be more obvious in winter, though, so camouflage them by laying mulch down around shrubbery and in flower beds. Keep the yard raked and grass mowed, and keep gutters clear of leaves and debris. Make sure pathways and driveways are clear of snow and ice at all times. And, as always, check for peeling paint or rotting window frames…even more obvious without the cover of summer foliage.

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Four Ways to Optimize Your Credit Profile

By John Bendall | Published: December 5, 2009

Whether you’re looking for ways to dig out of your financial hole or ways to avoid getting into one, the importance of actively managing your credit and debt profile has never been greater. Americans have become well-versed in asset management but not necessarily liability management. Until recently, easy access to credit has made our current generation feel immune to the real risks of overextending your credit.

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Highest Pending Home Sales Since March 2006

By John Bendall | Published: December 1, 2009

October pending homes sales rose for the ninth straight month and hit their highest levels since March 2006, just about when the housing bubble was at its peak.

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