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Tips on getting your home ready for the fall in central New Jersey

By John Bendall | Published: September 8, 2010

Now that summer is beginning to wind down and cooler weather is on its way, it’s time to get some of the routine home maintenance out of the way before it gets too cold. If you don’t prepare your home in the fall season, and clean up the yard, when spring comes along, you could be left with an unsightly mess. Here are some tips to prepare your home for the cold months ahead.

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Hot summer for New Jersey Real Estate, here is how to keep cool

By John Bendall | Published: June 18, 2010

Failing to properly maintain your HVAC can cost you thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, I’ve had clients confronted with HVAC nightmares due to lack of consistent maintenance. And as a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I understand how important it is to keep your home’s value intact…especially in today’s market.

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In New Jersey- the top 5 Pitfalls of selling your own home

By John Bendall | Published: May 28, 2010

The Top 5 Pitfalls of Selling Your Own Home

While it is certainly understandable why some people would like to avoid paying a real estate agent’s commission—especially in today’s economy—homeowners need to be aware of the serious pitfalls that can occur before they embark on the process of selling their own home.

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RE/MAX Classic Groups Top 5 Remodeling Headaches to Avoid

By John Bendall | Published: May 7, 2010

Whether you’re adding a room to accommodate an expanding family or remodeling to increase value, home renovations can be one of the best investments you make, especially in today’s economy. The key to a successful remodel, however, is knowing what mistakes to avoid.

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Top 5 ways to Build a Green Home in New Jersey

By John Bendall | Published: April 30, 2010

I’ve learned a lot of the latest green building strategies from clients and home builders I deal with as a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®. I thought I’d share some innovative green building ideas from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB, www.nahb.org) in case there’s a remodel or new-home build in your future:

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Expiration of the 2010 Home Buyers Tax Credit unlikely to put off Americans looking to buy a home!

By John Bendall | Published: April 30, 2010

The expiration of the 2010 Home Buyer Tax Credits on April 30 is unlikely to put off Americans looking to purchase homes who believe now is a good time to buy and are confident that home prices will rise according to a survey released by Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc., a Prudential Financial, Inc. company. The survey of 1,000 Americans between the ages of 25-64 with at least $35,000 household income was conducted during April 15-20, 2010.

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RE/MAX Classic Group helps with Smooth moves in Central New Jersey

By John Bendall | Published: April 23, 2010

If you’re one of the many who have recently taken advantage of the first-time or move-up home buyer tax credit, there’s a happy move in your future. Unfortunately, I’ve seen the stresses of moving cast a cloud over the excitement my clients feel about heading to their new home, making for a nightmarish experience instead of a momentous occasion.

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Hey New Jersey; Things you need to know about the new FHA guidelines

By John Bendall | Published: April 16, 2010

In today’s challenging credit climate, many home buyers and homeowners are turning to FHA for insurance, to purchase loans, and for refinancing options to get out of risky ARMs or subprime loans. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I have access to information from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) regarding recent and upcoming changes to FHA’s single-family program that could impact the use of these important programs for consumers in the future. According to Jerome Nagy, senior regulatory policy representative at NAR, in order to replenish its dwindling reserves, FHA has implemented or proposed the following changes:

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How to Help Your Home Stand Out and Sell Faster in Central New Jersey

By John Bendall | Published: January 22, 2010

First, it’s important to realize that home staging does not refer to the usual steps taken when your home is placed on the market, like painting the front door, taking away personal photos, and baking something in the oven. Staging, rather, is the professional merchandising of your home, which helps create an instant connection with potential buyers as they walk through the door.

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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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