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How not to go about buying a home

By John Bendall | Published: January 31, 2012

1. House hunting too long. As many as 60 percent of the homes for sale in some markets are short sales. Many other listings are bank-owned (also known as real estate owned or REO) properties, and those homes tend toward two extremes: terrible condition, or so nice at such a low price they receive multiple offers. … Continue reading How not to go about buying a home

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RE/MAX Classic Group of Branchburg NJ announces that RE/MAX founder is Most Influential Real Estate Leader for 2011

By John Bendall | Published: January 12, 2012

Inman News, the leader in real estate and technology news, has selected RE/MAX founder Dave Liniger as the People’s Choice Most Influential Real Estate Leader in 2011. Liniger, 66, who co-founded RE/MAX with wife Gail in 1973, serves as chairman of the board for the global franchisor. Liniger oversaw the expansion of RE/MAX global franchise … Continue reading RE/MAX Classic Group of Branchburg NJ announces that RE/MAX founder is Most Influential Real Estate Leader for 2011

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RE/MAX agents are the ones that consumers trust most…J.D. Power!!!

By John Bendall | Published: August 22, 2011

 The customers have spoken!  I’m pleased to announce that buyers and sellers realize what we have always known, RE/MAX agents are the ones that consumers trust most when it comes to navigating a sometimes challenging real estate market. In the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Home Buyer/Seller Study released Wednesday, buyers and sellers award RE/MAX the highest … Continue reading RE/MAX agents are the ones that consumers trust most…J.D. Power!!!

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Real Estate ALERT: Existing-Home Sales Jump 12.3

By John Bendall | Published: January 21, 2011

Existing-home sales rose sharply in December 2010, when sales increased for the fifth time in the past six months, according to the National Association of REALTORS.

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Looks like there is finally some Stability in the housing market

By John Bendall | Published: October 28, 2010

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the October edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard

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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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New Jersey as well as the U.S. had a strong Real Estate market in April

By John Bendall | Published: May 25, 2010

WHAT IT MEANS: Existing home sales surged in April as the federal incentives to buy came to an end. This, of course was expected.

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Tax Credits For NJ Home Buyers might be on the horizon

By John Bendall | Published: May 20, 2010

Concern over New Jersey’s struggling housing market has spurred state lawmakers to develop a proposed refundable tax credit program for home buyers.

Proponents say the measure, which was passed Thursday by the Assembly Appropriations Committee and sent to the full chamber for a likely vote this week, gives potential homeowners a strong incentive to buy now.

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