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REAL ESTATE
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April 16 & 17, 2015
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APRIL 16 & 17, 2015 STAR NEWS GROUP PAGE 2
Diane Turton, Realtors announces top winners
STAR NEWS GROUP
Diane Turton, Realtors,
has announced the recipients of the Top Producer,
Top Selling Agent and Top
Listing Agent awards for
each of its sales offices for
performance year 2014.
The award winners will be
honored at a special
awards ceremony on May
21 at the Spring Lake
Manor.
The company is proud
to announce that 48 of its
New Jersey real estate
agents, from 15 sales offices,
have been chosen to receive the awards based on
their business performance
during calendar year 2014.
ASBURY PARK OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agents are Mary McAllister and Susan McCarthy;
the Top Selling Agents are
Ms. McAllister and Ms.
McCarthy, and the Top
Listing Agents are Ms.
McAllister and Ms. McCarthy.
ry; the Top Selling Agent is
Ms. McGrory, and the Top
Listing Agent is Marilyn
Beck.
AVON OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Kelly Cutillo; the
Top Selling Agent is Ms.
Cutillo, and the Top Listing
Agent is Ms. Cutillo.
BAY HEAD OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Suzie Van Schoick;
the Top Selling Agent is
Ms. Van Schoick, and the
Top Listing Agent is Ms.
Van Schoick.
LACEY OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Toula Rosebrock;
the Top Selling Agent is
Ms. Rosebrock, and the
Top Listing Agent is Ms.
Rosebrock.
BEACH HAVEN OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Sally Volpe; the
Top Selling Agent is Laura
Dunlap, and the Top Listing
Agent is Jeff Shapiro.
LAVALLETTE OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Barbara Montone;
the Top Selling Agent is
Ms. Montone, and the Top
Listing Agent is Theresa
Breininger.
POINT PLEASANT
BEACH OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Diane Santos; the
Top Selling Agent is Robert
Booth, and the Top Listing
Agent is Mr. Booth.
BRICK OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Marlene Mango;
the Top Selling Agent is
Michael Milano, and the
Top Listing Agent is Mr.
Milano.
POINT PLEASANT OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Andrew Yankowski; the Top Selling Agent is
COLTS NECK OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Christen McGro-
Bonnie Schall, and the Top
Listing Agent is Ms. Schall.
RUMSON OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Melissa Raffay;
the Top Selling Agent is
Ms. Raffay, and the Top
Listing Agent is Ms. Raffay.
SEA GIRT OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Patricia Mayer;
the Top Selling Agent is
Ms. Mayer, and the Top
Listing Agent is Ms. Mayer.
SPRING LAKE OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Lauren Gill; the
Top Selling Agent is Ms.
Gill, and the Top Listing
Agent is Diane Glander.
TOMS RIVER OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Denise Godfrey;
the Top Selling Agent is
Ms. Godfrey, and the Top
Listing Agent is Ms. Godfrey.
WALL OFFICE
The Top Producing
Agent is Colleen Dingley;
the Top Selling Agent is
Ms. Dingley, and the Top
Listing Agent is Ms. Dingley.
“Through their determination and hard work,
these agents earned incredible results in 2014, and are
among the best in the industry,” said Diane Turton,
president and founder of
Diane Turton, Realtors.
“We are proud that they
represent Diane Turton,
Realtors in providing top
quality service and support
to our clients,” she continued. “These agents gave
impressive performances
this year, solidifying Diane
Turton, Realtors’ position
at the top of the industry
and we are thrilled to celebrate their achievements.”
Since 1985, Diane Turton,
Realtors, a locally owned
and operated family run organization, has earned
recognition as one of the
premier real estate company in the markets that it
serves. With 15 locations
on the New Jersey shore,
the Diane Turton brand is
a recognized leader in providing complete residential and commercial real
estate ownership services
and support.
Diane Turton, Realtors
caters to all real estate requirements,
including
mortgage, title, insurance
and relocation services.
The company is staffed
with nearly 350 sales associates along with a fulltime management/support
team. It has been led by
president and founder Diane Turton for the past 30
years.
Diane Turton, Realtors
operates in close proximity to New York City,
Philadelphia and Atlantic
City. More information on
the dynamics of Diane
Turton, Realtors can be
found on the company
website, www.dianeturton.com
Cecilia Barreda
Sales Associate
Cell: 732-749-5859
Office: 732-449-3777
[email protected]
“Building Relationships
Since 1999”
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COURTESY OF CHRIS SMITH REALTY
Chris Smith Realty, in Spring Lake, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an event on May 16
featuring giveaways, prizes, raffles and treats.
Chris Smith Realty plans
anniversary celebration
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Located in the heart of
Spring Lake at 1204 Third
Ave., Chris Smith Realty
is among the best in
building long-lasting customer relationships. This
May, Chris Smith Realty
will be celebrating 10
years in business thanks
to its clients.
The company invites
all to come to the office
on Saturday, May 16, for a
celebration from 12-3 p.m.
The event will feature
giveaways, prizes, raffles
and treats, and acts as a
way for the business to
say “thank you” to the
community
and
its
clients.
Recently, Chris Smith,
broker/owner of Chris
Smith Realty, was asked
about the company’s continued steady growth and
most successful year yet.
“It’s always about the
client,” Mr. Smith said.
“It’s the passion to help
an individual realize a
dream of home ownership and build their life
story. At Chris Smith Realty we value relationships and continually
strive to make sure each
person that walks through
our door or calls us on
the phone has the best
real estate experience."
Chris Smith Realty can
be reached at 732-4493777 or [email protected].
“Custom Builders Since 1976”
Contractors - Developers
Residential - Commercial
PO Box 398, Manasquan, New Jersey 08736
(732) 974-0883
Fax (732) 974-0025
STAR NEWS GROUP
Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage in
New Jersey and Rockland County, New York,
recently announced that
Robert White, branch
vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential
Brokerage’s Spring Lake
office, has been awarded
with the prestigious
President’s
Council
award for outstanding
performance in 2014.
Coldwell
Banker’s
President’s
Council
award is presented to the
top 20 percent of managers from the nation’s
700 NRT offices based
on their ranking in profit, return of revenue and
mortgage. This is the
second time Mr. White
has earned this honor
since leading the Spring
Lake office in 2010.
Mr. White is also highly active in the real estate community on the
local, state and national
levels. He is presently
serving his second term
as president of the Monmouth County Association of Realtors [MCAR],
a trade association that
ROBERT WHITE
serves over 6,000 agents
in Monmouth and Ocean
Counties.
For MCAR, he has
served on the executive
committee since 2008
and has chaired various
committees,
including
the associates, budget
and finance, grievance,
MLS and RPAC. In 2005,
he was awarded the
MCAR Realtor of the
Year award. Mr. White
has also served on the
board of directors for
both the New Jersey Realtors and the National
Association of Realtors
since 2007.
Mr. White lives in Interlaken, where he is in
his second term as a bor-
ough councilman and is
currently serving his
second year as council
president.
For more information
about a career in real estate, or buying or selling
a home, contact Mr.
White at 732-449-2777 or
directly on his cell phone
at 732-539-9299. The office is located at 1122 3rd
Ave., Spring Lake. Listings can be viewed online at www.ColdwellBankerMoves.com.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in
New Jersey and Rockland County, a leading
residential real estate
brokerage company, operates approximately 56
offices with more than
3,000 affiliated sales associates serving all communities from Rockland
County to Monmouth
County.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in
New Jersey and Rockland County is part of
NRT LLC, the nation’s
largest residential real
estate brokerage company.
Visit www.coldwellbankermoves.com
for
more information.
BRICK - RIVERFRONT
Spacious waterfront Ranch on 115 ft. of protected water
offers magnificent views of the Metedeconk River. Interior
features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, elevator, home theater, gym,
kitchen w/island & granite, hardwood floors, sunroom, office,
sauna w/Bose sound system, great room w/cathedral ceiling,
decorative molding, commercial generator & 4 zone heat &
C/A. Exterior boasts heated in-ground pool, paver
driveway/walkways & patio, video surveillance system, shed &
deep water dock w/electric.
Proudly offered at
$1,199,000
Call: 732-714-7900
BRICK - RIVERFRONT
Riverfront home in Kingfisher Cove sits high on a bluff overlooking the Metedeconk River & features 3 bedrooms, 3 full
baths, a large master bedroom w/river views & an open living/dining room w/fireplace. The spacious finished basement
offers a family room w/fireplace, office & laundry/storage
area. Exterior boasts a 2-car detached garage & back deck
w/panoramic river views descending to a river level sitting
area, 85 ft. dock & boat lift.
Proudly offered at
$749,900
Call: 732-793-5500
BRICK - RIVERFRONT
Enjoy magnificent river views from this Metedeconk riverfront home featuring 3/4 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen, dining
room, living room w/wood-burning stone fireplace, plus
French doors leading to a den area. Master bedroom offers
balcony & sitting area w/gas wood-burning stove. Large open
2nd floor bonus room has built-ins, wet bar & separate stairway access. Refinished hardwood floors throughout, a freshly
painted interior, large deck, plus new bulkhead in 2013.
Proudly offered at
$739,900
Call: 732-714-7900
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Dube Realty welcomes
Grossman aboard team
STAR NEWS GROUP
Dube Realty, located at
1906 Old Mill Road in
Wall, recently welcomed
Kathleen Grossman to
the team.
Though
newly
licensed, she brings 13
years of sales and customer service experi-
ence, according to Dube
Realty.
A lifelong local, she is
eager to assist both fellow locals and newcomers alike with their real
estate needs.
Ms. Grossman can be
reached at 732-757-2918
or [email protected].
Stunning 3-story luxury Townhome features 3 bedrooms, 3
baths, an open floor plan w/hardwood floors throughout &
designer kitchen w/custom cabinetry, granite counters, center island & pantry. Sunny living room & dining room w/sliders to a private deck overlooking the pool & patio area. Large
master suite boasts walk-in closet plus bath w/ double sinks,
stall shower & soaking tub. Security system, intercom, 2-car
garage & within walking distance to the beach.
Proudly offered at
$559,900
Call: 732-295-2008
- Serving Monmouth & Ocean Counties Since 1980 Point Pleasant Beach Office, 732-714-7900
Bay Head Office, 732-295-2008
Normandy Beach Office, 732-793-5500
Lavallette/Ortley Beach Area Office, 732-830-2700
Seaside Park Office, 732-793-8800
Toms River Office, 732-341-2525
KATHLEEN GROSSMAN
www.ChildersSIR.com
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Robert White earns the
President’s Council Award
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Church to be honored
by Habitat for Humanity
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Coastal Habitat for
Humanity will celebrate
20 years of assisting
southern
Monmouth
County families in need
of simple, decent, affordable housing at an anniversary celebration on
Thursday, April 30, at the
Manasquan River Golf
Club in Brielle.
The 20th anniversary
theme is “Hearts & Hammers: Honoring Those
Who Have Given Their
Best.”
“The theme was chosen to reflect the spirit of
Coastal Habitat for Humanity’s service to the
community and our
amazing partners who
have made such a difference for those in need in
our community over the
past two decades,” according to Maureen Mulligan, Coastal Habitat for
Humanity’s executive director.
The event will honor
three partners for their
exemplary support of
Coastal Habitat for Humanity’s mission.
Brian Church, principal of The Brian Church
Group and a former
board chair of Coastal
Habitat, will receive the
Golden Heart Founders
Award in recognition of
his outstanding individual leadership.
Manasquan
Savings
Bank, a longtime supporter of Coastal Habitat,
will receive the Golden
Hammer Award in recognition of its outstanding
corporate citizenship and
partnership.
The Allstate Foundation will receive the
Golden Hardhat Award
in acknowledgement of
its special support of
Hurricane Sandy recovery projects.
Coastal Habitat for
Humanity was founded
in 1994 when 13 local
COURTESY OF PAULA C. EAGAN
Brian Church [left], broker associate of The Brian Church Group,
Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, will be honored with the Golden
Heart Founders Award at the Coastal Habitat for Humanity’s upcoming 20th anniversary celebration on April 30 at Manasquan
River Golf Club by Maureen Mulligan, executive director of
Coastal Habitat for Humanity.
friends came together to
meet the community’s
need for affordable housing.
Since then, through the
community’s support and
thousands of hours of
volunteer work, Coastal
Habitat has achieved that
for more than 100 families in 18 communities in
southern
Monmouth
County.
Through the vision of
its founders, the generosity of the community and
the contributed labor of
dedicated
volunteers,
Coastal
Habitat
has
helped to provide simple,
decent homes for souther
Monmouth County lowincome families who
have needed a hand up,
not a handout, including
the elderly, disabled and
veterans.
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Coastal
Habitat helped more
than 40 families rebuild
their homes.
Tickets to the anniversary celebration are $125
per person. Sponsorship
and special packages are
also available.
Currently,
Allstate
New Jersey and Manasquan Savings Bank are
presenting sponsors. AIG
Benefits Solutions has a
platinum sponsor package. GAP Gem LLC has a
bronze package, while
Mark J.H.Hannah, DDS,
is a bronze sponsor. Joan
Rahill and Jean Badgley
are friends of Coastal
Habitat.
For reservations or more
information, contact Stacy
Vasta, development coordinator, at 732-974-2422,
ext. 3, or [email protected]. More information is available at
www.coastalhabitat.org.
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APRIL 16 & 17, 2015 STAR NEWS GROUP PAGE 8
Agents receive 2015 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award
STAR NEWS GROUP
Five Star Professional
has named the New Jersey recipients of the 2015
Five Star Real Estate
Agent award. The award
winners appear in a special section in the March
issue of New Jersey
Monthly Magazine.
Diane Turton, Realtors
is proud to announce that
17 of its New Jersey real
estate agents have been
chosen to receive the 2015
Five Star Real Estate
Agent Award for exceptional customer satisfaction. The following are
the recipients.
Five-year recipient: Patricia Mayer, of the Sea
Girt office.
Four-year recipients:
Lauren Gill, of the Spring
Lake office; Diane Glander, of the Spring Lake office; Nita Rose, of the
Spring Lake office, and
Janie Ruocco, of the
Spring Lake office.
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Three-year recipients:
Frank Fontana, of the
Lacey office, and Rose
McDermott, of the Brick
office.
Two-year recipients:
Colleen Dingley, of the
Wall office; Deborah Dingley, of the Wall office;
Deborah Donovan, of the
Spring Lake office; Susan
McCarthy, of the Asbury
Park office; Michael Milano, of the Brick office;
Jeffrey Shapiro, of the
Beach Haven office, and
Andrew Yankowski, of
the Point Pleasant office.
One-year
recipients:
Dennis Moscara, of the
Point Pleasant office;
Kerri Schanen, of the
Spring Lake office, and
Marlene Mango, of the
Brick office.
“We are thrilled to have
so many of our agents receive this prestigious
award and we congratulate each of them on both
their business performance and their commit-
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ment to client satisfaction,” said Diane Turton,
president and founder of
Diane Turton, Realtors.
“At Diane Turton, Realtors we take great pride
in the fact that we have
outstanding real estate
agents providing superior
customer service,” she
continued. “As such, we
remain focused on providing our clients with an
enjoyable, successful real
estate buying, selling or
rental experience”.
ABOUT THE
RESEARCH PROCESS
Now entering its 13th
year, Five Star Professional
conducts
indepth, market-specific
research in more than 45
markets across the United States and Canada to
identify Five Star Award
recipients. Five Star Professional partnered with
New Jersey Monthly to
identify real estate professionals in the New
HARDWOOD
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Jersey area who deliver
outstanding service and
client satisfaction.
Five Star Professionals
surveyed New Jersey
residents
who
purchased a home over
$150,000 within a threemonth period [March to
June 2014]. Phone, mail
and online respondents
rated their real estate
agent on criteria such as
overall satisfaction and
whether they would recommend the agent to a
friend.
The factors included
customer service, communication, ability to
find the right home, integrity,
negotiation
skills, the marketing of
the home, knowledge of
the
market,
closing
preparation and their
overall satisfaction with
the agent. In addition, an
individual must hold a
current real estate license and be in good
standing. Real estate
LAMINATE
agents do not pay a fee
to be considered or
awarded.
The 2014 New Jersey
Five Star Real Estate
Agent Award recipients
represent less than 7 per-
cent of real estate agents
in the area and the top 2
percent of agents in the
state of New Jersey. For
more information, visit
www.fivestarprofessional.com.
Neighbour announces
formation of Dube Realty
STAR NEWS GROUP
Broker of record Kathleen V. Neighbour has
announced the formation of Dube Realty,
LLC.
With over 35 years of
expertise in buying and
selling real estate in
New Jersey, the associates at Dube Realty will
make buying and selling
experiences a pleasure,
according to the firm.
The company is conveniently located at 1906
Old Mill Road, Wall. It
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prides itself on attention
to detail, customer service, and knowledge of
life at the Jersey Shore.
The staff at Dube Realty [formerly known as
Arthur J. Dube Agency]
looks forward to assisting locals with their next
real estate transaction;
call 732-974-0880 or stop
by the office.
You can speak with
Ms. Neighbour, the broker of record, sales associate Stephanie Neighbour or sales associate
Kathy Grossman.
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SEA GIRT ESTATES
Brand new construction in desirable Sea Girt Estates section of Wall!
Beautiful custom Colonial situated on a corner lot boasts lovely open
floor plan with many upgrades. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout
and custom tile and millwork and 12 course basement. Perfect home for
family and entertaining and only 5 minutes to beautiful Sea Girt beaches.
$799,999
COURTESY OF CROSSROADS REALTY
Crossroads Realty, with two offices on the barrier island — one in Lavallette [above], and one in
Point Pleasant Beach [below] — is anticipating a busy summer season.
BRIELLE
Seashore Colonial offers a unique open floor plan, beautiful woodwork,
and a first floor Master Suite. Large bright kitchen with high end appliances and gas fireplace overlooks meticulous backyard. Sliders to porch
with pergola. Balconies, generator, outdoor shower, 12 course oversized
basement and interior stairs from garage to basement! Perfect location…
close to park and school! $790,000
ASBURY PARK
Immaculate commercial building located in the heart of trendy Asbury
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Crossroads Realty has
been serving the Jersey
Shore since 1966.
With 11 offices and
over 250 active agents,
the company is strategically positioned to service the barrier island —
from
Point
Pleasant
Beach to South Seaside
Park — and surrounding
areas, as well. Crossroads
has two fully staffed and
full-service offices on the
barrier island.
Finding the right rental
properties for vacationers at the Jersey Shore
has gotten easier, according to Crossroads Realty.
There are many new
homes and newly renovated
properties
to
choose from. The anticipation of a great summer
season is quickly being
realized as the warmer
days of the spring and
summer approach.
Crossroads Realty specializes in the marketing
and sale of distinctive
properties,
waterfront
and residential homes
and land, investment
properties, commercial
properties and summer
rentals.
To speak to an agent,
call 1-800-964-5474. Summer vacation bookings
are filling up and Crossroads Realty is always interested in adding more
rental properties to its inventory.
For more information,
visit www.CrossroadsRealtyNJ.com.
Trident is one of the largest independent title insurance agents in New Jersey - family owned
and operated for over forty years. We offer a full array of title insurance services.
And Trident is your hometown agency, with offices in Wall Township and Toms River.
Our staff includes 23 licensed title professionals to assist in every step of your closing.
For attorneys, Trident offers a paralegal service designed to streamline your real estate practice.
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Kathleen Cunningham
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“I enjoy working to find the right home or
investment property for each individual client.”
ROBERTA GILLIGAN, Chris Smith Realty
Agent Roberta Gilligan
joins Chris Smith Realty
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BUILDING/PROPERTY FOR SALE
549 WOODLAND AVENUE, BRIELLE, NJ
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Desirable Brielle location
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Walkscore.com walkability score 61
Low taxes
Quick closing possible for summer occupancy
ASKING PRICE $449,000 • CONTACT PROPERTY OWNER AT: 732-995-8502
Real estate agent Roberta Gilligan recently joined
the ranks of Chris Smith
Realty in Spring Lake.
Ms. Gilligan brings
more than 38 years of experience to the table. She
holds a bachelor of arts
degree in education, and
taught in the public
school system for many
years.
“I am well established
in the real estate field
with the knowledge and
experience it takes to help
you find the home of your
ROBERTA GILLIGAN
dreams or transition from
the one you currently
own,” Ms. Gilligan said. “I
enjoy working to find the
right home or investment
property for each individual client.”
For those thinking of
selling, Ms. Gilligan will
provide an in-depth market analysis.
“The market is brisk at
the shore,” she said. “It’s
easy to be overwhelmed.”
Ms. Gilligan can be
reached directly at 732-5807384, or [email protected].
Chris Smith Realty is located at 1204 Third Ave. in
Spring Lake. For more information, call 732-4493777 or visit chrissmithrealty.com.
Prudential Zack Shore Properties
has an award-winning year in ’14
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Prudential Zack Shore
Properties recently announced 13 of its outstanding agents have received the New Jersey
Association of Realtors
Circle
of
Excellence
Award, and 23 associates
are recipients of Prudential Real Estate Affiliate
Awards for 2014.
“We are extremely
proud that in this challenging real estate market,
so many of our agents
were still able to achieve
this level of success,” said
William P. Thomas, president of the well-established real estate firm that
has been working in the
Jersey Shore area for 90
years.
The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes
agents who sold during
the calendar year 2014 a
minimum of $20 million
and 30 units [platinum],
$12 million and 25 units
[gold], $6.5 million and 20
units [silver], and $2.5 million and 15 units [bronze].
At the platinum level
were Craig Stefanoni and
David Sheridan.
Christopher J. Baumann
achieved gold level status.
At the silver level were
Elaine Atlee and Noreen
Callahan.
David J. Cowles, Susan
Elassar, Jean “Peggy”
Goyne, Karen Johnson,
Curtis Lee, Brian R. MacFarlane, Alicia J. Marzarella, and Kimberly Wojcik
achieved the bronze level.
Prudential Zack Shore
thanked all of those hardworking individuals who
have achieved this award
and who continue to go
above and beyond in providing excellent customer service to their
clients.
Prudential Zack Shore
Properties honored all of
its award winners and
support staff at a reception at Sea Oaks Country
Club in Little Egg Harbor
earlier this month.
Prudential Zack Shore
Properties also received
the Gibraltar Circle
award for 2014, given
each year by Prudential
Real Estate to the top 50
companies in the Prudential network based
on gross commission income.
“We are proud to have
received this honor and
be recognized along
side some of North
America’s most prestigious real estate brokerages,” Mr. Thomas said.
“Our company is committed to service excellence and client satisfaction, as well as being
innovators in our industry.”
Prudential Zack Shore
Properties, founded in
1925, is a full-service real
estate company with
five offices along the
Jersey Shore. To contact
an office, or to look for
properties for sale and
for rent, visit www.ZackShoreProperties.com.
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Now is the best time to sell your home! In many shore communities the inventory of homes for sale is lower than it has been in
years, interest rates are at historical lows, the market is stable, prices are rising and D’Amico & McConnell Realtors has a well
qualified list of clients actively searching for homes at the shore.
If you are considering selling your home, don’t leave one of your largest investments to chance; contact the experts at D’Amico
& McConnell Realtors for a no obligation market analysis of your home. We will demonstrate to you how our full time Realtors
will implement a tailored marketing plan for your home to maximize local and international exposure to ensure a maximum return
onyour real estate investment.
SPRING LAKE
SEA GIRT
First Time on Market
6 Bedrooms - 4 & 1 Half Baths
Offered at $2,295,000
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Classic Seashore Dutch Colonial
& Carriage House
6 Bedrooms, 4 Full & 3 Half Baths
Offered at $3,495,000
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Realtor Associate
POINT PLEASANT
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS
East of Canal
New Master Suite, 3 - Bedrooms & 3 Baths
Offered at $430,000
732-275-2763 cell
[email protected]
New Finished Basement & Upgrades
3 Bedrooms & 2.5 Baths
Offered at $599,000
201-906-3724 cell
[email protected]
TOM COUGHLIN
CATHERINE WEISE
BRIAN HIGGINS
Realtor Associate
Realtor Associate
SPRING LAKE
Move-In Today
4 Bedrooms & 3 Full Baths
Offered at $ 1,999,000
732-239-3613 cell
[email protected]
Realtor Associate
LAKE COMO
Spectacular Waterfront Views
4 Bedrooms
2 Full & 1 Half Baths
Offered at $859,000
732-740-2241 cell
[email protected]
DENISE COLLARO
LESLIE MAYER
Realtor Associate
Realtor Associate
BELMAR
SPRING LAKE
Investment Opportunity
4 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths
Plus a 1 Bedroom Cottage
Offered at $949,900
732-496-0734 cell
[email protected]
Ocean & Pond Views
Custom Home Steps To The Beach
5 Bedrooms & 3.5 Baths
Offered at $2,290,000
732-233-3234 cell
[email protected]
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SHARON CLARK
Realtor Associate
Realtor Associate
1201 Third Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 • 732-449-4966 • www.myjerseyshorerealtor.com
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Childers Sotheby’s agents earn
’14 Circle of Excellence Awards
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LAVALLETTE
Oceanfront home in Lavallette. This home features 4 bedrooms and
2 full baths. 2 of the bedrooms are conveniently located on the 1st
floor. There is an enclosed all-season sun room, great room, kitchen
and 2 upstairs bedrooms with fabulous ocean views. Lots of room
for entertaining – inside and out. Lovingly maintained throughout
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Serving the Jersey Shore Since 1966!
Childers Sotheby’s International Realty recently announced that seven
of its agents are recipients of the prestigious
2014 New Jersey Association of Realtors [NJAR]
Circle of Excellence Sales
Award. Presented by the
Ocean County Board of
Realtors, the awards recognize those members
who have demonstrated
excellence in the field of
salesmanship.
The NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Awards are
divided into four categories: platinum, gold, silver and bronze. Sales associates
qualify
for
awards based upon their
annual sales in dollars as
well as the number of
units sold. The following
sales professionals from
Childers Sotheby’s International Realty were honored for their exceptional
achievements in 2014.
Jeffrey Childers, platinum [$20 million and 30
units minimum or 125
units].
Michele Marancik, gold
[$12 million and 25 units
minimum or 90 units].
Lisa Temple, gold [$12
million and 25 units minimum or 90 units].
Colleen “Jill” Burt,
bronze [$2.5 million and 15
units minimum or 30
units].
Nancy French, bronze
[$2.5 million and 15 units
minimum or 30 units].
Sherry Iiorillo, bronze
[$2.5 million and 15 units
minimum or 30 units].
Cynthia Stiles, bronze
[$2.5 million and 15 units
minimum or 30 units].
“It is an honor for me
to congratulate this year’s
winners of the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales
Awards,”
said
Lee
Childers, the firm’s owner. “They have demonstrated incredible dedication and service to our
COLLEEN ‘JILL’ BURT
NANCY FRENCH
MICHELE MARANCIK
industry in nothing short
of a challenging real estate market. We wish Jeff,
Michele, Lisa, Jill, Nancy,
Sherry and Cynthia continued success in 2015.”
Having served the Jersey Shore for more than
thirty years, Childers
Sotheby’s International
Realty currently has offices in Point Pleasant
Beach, Bay Head, Normandy Beach, Lavallette, Seaside Park and
Toms River. To learn
more about the company, or to contact a real
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estate
agent,
visit
www.ChildersSIR.com.
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COURTESY OF RBA HOMES
Those interested in a modular home should head to RBA Homes’ open house this Saturday.
RBA Homes to hold
modular open house
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RBA Homes is holding
a spring modular open
house in Oceanport on
Saturday, April 18, from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. All interested homebuyers are invited to take this opportunity to tour a completed
custom modular home,
view available plans, and
ask questions about the
building process, including timing and financing.
Located in Red Bank,
RBA Homes has built its
reputation on experience,
craftsmanship and creating lasting relationships
with their homeowners.
Since 1986, the company
has been designing and
building custom modular
homes throughout Monmouth, Middlesex and
Ocean counties in towns
like Spring Lake, Sea Girt,
Rumson, Fair Haven and
Colts Neck, and throughout towns that were hard
hit by Superstorm Sandy.
With an emphasis on
design flexibility, high
quality, full service, dependability and affordable prices, RBA Homes
has excelled at providing
families around the area
with the homes of their
dreams.
According
to
Bill
Lashovitz, president of
RBA Homes, “Our team
has the ability to create a
floor plan that meets our
homebuyers’ individual
lifestyle needs with custom specifications that
work within their budget.
In addition, all of our
homes are designed with
distinctive exterior facades so there is nothing
‘cookie-cutter’
about
them. The open house
will provide attendees
with a chance to explore
the many choices we offer.”
Modular construction
has become, and will
continue to be, the wave
of the future for homebuilding as more families
realize that an average
custom modular home
costs less than a traditional-built home of comparable size and can be
completed in about half
the time.
With quality, cost-effective construction and a
timeframe only custom
modular can achieve,
RBA Homes is pleased to
provide an open house
for buyers considering
building a new home.
For more information
on RBA Homes, to view
home plans, or for details
on the spring modular
open house on April 18,
visit www.rbahomes.com
or call 732-747-3800.
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Ward Wight Sotheby’s
International Realty, a
leading real estate firm
at the Jersey Shore, recently announced the
launch of the Sotheby’s
International
Realty
brand’s
newly
redesigned
website,
sir.com, which was built
to showcase the network’s listings in an immersive and visual way
that is unique to the industry.
“The new sir.com was
created to tell the story
of a home in a more editorial way, not the commoditized approach that
can often be found in our
industry,” said Wendy
Purvey, chief marketing
officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates
LLC. “We believe the art
of marketing a home is
based on showcasing its
soul, so every aspect of
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the new site works toward this goal.”
The design changes include an increased focus
on full-screen, high-definition video throughout
the site, from the homepage to property detail
pages, to allow for a
more immersive consumer experience. Highresolution photography
also plays a more prominent role.
The property detail
pages feature slideshows
that tell a home’s story
via the captions, custom
video,
location
overviews that provide
insight into the local area
via video and text, and a
seller or expert quote
that offers a personal
view of the property.
Consumers still can
search for a home based
on lifestyle and amenity,
but now have the ability
to sort their results by
various home features
including pools, kitchens
and views, and compare
visual images of that feature among their search
results.
“At the foundation of
the Sotheby’s International Realty brand is
our focus on lifestyle,”
said John Passerini, vice
president of interactive
marketing for the brand.
“Our lifestyle search is
more visual, and our focus on video and pho-
tography allows our affiliates to showcase the
various lifestyles a home
offers that cannot be
properly articulated in
words only.
“Our fully responsive
site works on any mobile device and allows
our network members to
do what we believe they
do best: uniquely showcase
extraordinary
homes around the world
anytime, anywhere and
in any language,” he
added.
“We are proud to be
part of the Sotheby’s International Realty network and believe consumers worldwide will
benefit from the groundbreaking features of the
new brand website,” said
Richard
Wight,
broker/owner,
Ward
Wight Sotheby’s International Realty. “The
homes our company
represents in the shore
market are unique, and
the new sir.com allows
us to showcase the heart
of what makes them so
special.”
Ward Wight Sotheby's
International
Realty
continues to be one of
the fastest growing fullservice real estate firms
on the Jersey Shore. For
additional information,
stop by one of its offices
or visit it online at wardwight.com.
Brielle
Spectacular 6 bedroom, 6 bath home high on
the Manasquan River! No Sandy damage to
home or amenities. Full deep water boat dock,
multiple decks, indoor and outdoor pools, 2
hot tubs, full cabana with bar, bath & kitchen,
elevator, wine room, finished 1st level with full
bar, media and game areas. $2,599,000
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Sales Associate
[email protected]
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R E A LT Y
1204 Third Avenue
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
OFFICE: 732-449-3777
CELL: 973-222-8958
“A Name You Can TRUST, Results You Can Count On!”
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Though luxuries, pools or hot tubs are not always attractive to prospective home buyers.
Appeal to potential buyers by
making smart improvements
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Home
improvements
are typically made to improve the functionality and
look of a home, but renovations also can increase the
value of a home — and
make the house less attractive to a potential buyer.
Certain changes to a
home can make it more attractive to prospective
buyers, while other renovations may make a home
less appealing.
For example, a complete
overhaul of an outdated
kitchen is often a smart financial move, while installing a pool or hot tub
may not be worth the cost
to homeowners. Separating the good from the bad
renovations makes smart
financial sense, and homeowners looking to improve
their homes’ resale values
may want to avoid the following projects.
BEDROOM & GARAGE
CONVERSIONS
Changing a room’s traditional function often
turns off buyers.
For example, turning a
garage into a home gym
might seem like a great
idea for you, but it may
not be so appealing to
prospective buyers.
Buyers can certainly
reconvert the space, but
they would consider the
costs of such a conversion when making their
offers on the home.
STYLIZED COLORS
ON TRIMS & ROOMS
Painting over unappealing colors is a project many homeowners
can handle.
However, some may
be discouraged by a
home that has too many
bright colors or textures
on the walls and trims.
Buyers often want
homes that are move-in
ready, meaning they can
get settled in before undertaking large projects.
A living room painted
in purple or zebra print
may not fit the design
scheme of many buyers.
Dark colors do not
easily disappear, and
taping off and painting
trim or changing it entirely can be equally
time-consuming.
Stick with neutral colors when selling a home,
even if this means giving
rooms a new coat of
paint before putting
your house on the market.
OUTDOOR HOT TUBS
& INDOOR SPA TUBS
Many people find
soaking in a bubbling
brew of hot water quite
inviting. But buyers often do not want to inherit a used hot tub.
Although hot tubs are
cleaned and maintained
with sanitizing chemicals, some people may
view them as unsanitary.
Removing a hot tub
can be labor-intensive.
And much like a pool, a
hot tub may not be appealing to buyers with
young children.
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Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
1-855-831-1010
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YOUR LAWN WILL BE BEAUTIFUL
APRIL 16 & 17, 2015 STAR NEWS GROUP PAGE 16
Some tips on real estate
investing for beginners
Open Houses in Wall
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Great opportunity to live in North Wall! 3
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and deck overlooking the beautiful back- Margaret
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yard. Hardwood floors in living room and
dining room. Enclosed front porch, eat-in
kitchen, and den that leads to deck. This
home is close to area schools and Jersey
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2036 FOX FIELD CIRCLE
5 bedroom custom colonial on a .623 acre lot. Nice, quiet
street. Large backyard with solar heated in-ground pool. This
home is great for entertaining with its open floor plan! Large
eat-in kitchen with quartz counter tops. Wood burning fireplace with insert that adds heat to the home. Master suite with
walk in closets, vaulted ceiling, and full bathroom with double sinks. Tall ceilings in dry
basement offer unlimited potential. Nice location for commuters! Close to area schools
and beaches $649,500
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to right on Fox Field Circle
Margaret A. Pittenger
Broker/Owner
2240 Highway 33 • Suite 111
Brandywine Commons
Neptune, New Jersey 07753
732-775-3300
3350 Highway Route 138
Autumn Ridge
Wall, New Jersey 07719
732-280-9300
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On the heels of a recession that saw home values drop, many would-be
investors have shied
away from buying investment properties. But real
estate has historically remained a sound investment, boasting a longterm appreciation rate
that makes it a worthwhile investment for
those who can withstand
temporary setbacks in
housing prices and hold
on to their properties
over the long haul.
But investors are often
nervous as they look for
their first properties. Uncertainty about housing
prices aside, investing in
real estate also is risky,
and first-time investors
need to be comfortable
with such risk in order to
make the most of their investments. The following
are a few things potential
real estate investors
should consider as they
decide if investing in real
estate is right for them.
REMOVING CLOSETS
Closet space is often
high on buyers’ priority
lists.
Turning closet space
into an office or removing a closet to make a
room bigger may be fine
for those who are staying put. But these modifications can be a turnoff
to
prospective
buyers.
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leasing process works,
forcing them to rely on a
real estate firm to write
up leases and ensure all
leases stay current. This,
too, can cut into an investor’s profits.
Investors who don’t
bring any relevant expertise to the table can still
make a profit from their
real estate investments,
but those profits likely
won’t be as significant
when outside companies
must be hired to ensure
the property is in good
shape and all necessary
documents are in order
and up-to-date.
TIME
Real estate is often a
time-consuming investment. Tenants pay good
money to live in attractive rental properties, and
those tenants will have a
host of needs that must
be met.
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Certain home improvements
can appeal to potential buyers
LESS
FROM PAGE 15
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732.974.0048
PERSONAL ABILITY
Real estate investors
typically have tenants,
and those tenants inevitably have needs. Investors who have experience as contractors may
not find it difficult to renovate a property and
make it more attractive to
tenants, nor are they likely to be inconvenienced
when minor issues on the
property need to be addressed.
Investors with no such
experience will need to
hire contractors to do the
work for them, cutting
into potential profits
down the road. In addition, investors who don't
have the ability and, or
the time to address minor
issues like a clogged drain
or a drafty window on
their own will need to
hire a property management firm to tend to such
needs. Such firms are effective, but expensive.
Even those investors
with contracting experience may have little or no
knowledge of how the
TOO MANY FEATURES
In an effort to “keep up
with the Joneses,” some
homeowners will overimprove their home to
the point that it outshines all others on the
street.
There is a case for having nice things, but
homeowners may struggle to sell a home that is
disproportionate to other
homes in the area.
Practice
moderation
when making improvements to attract more
buyers.
These suggestions are
merely guidelines and
should not replace the advice of a reputable real estate agent when marketing a home.
Housing features and
what buyers are interested
in vary across the country.
Some items may be desireable in specific areas
but undesireable elsewhere.
Making informed choices before renovating can
help homeowners recoup
the largest share of their
investments.
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TIPS
FROM PAGE 16
Investors must be sure
they have the time to address their tenants’ concerns,
especially
investors with no plans to
hire property management firms. Potential investors who already have
full plates at work and at
home may not be able to
devote the time necessary to make the most of
their real estate investments, and therefore
might be better off finding another way to invest
their money.
Time also must be considered when considering profits. Real estate is
not the type of investment that turns a profit
overnight. Even investors
who are looking to invest
in an up-and-coming
neighborhood must be
prepared to hold onto
their properties for at
least a few years, if not
much longer, to maximize their investments.
Though real estate is a
sound investment, it is not
a get rich quick type of investment, so investors
looking to make a quick
buck should consider alternatives before buying
investment properties.
SIZE
First-time real estate investors might be wise to
choose a smaller property
for their initial investment. Larger properties
can be overwhelming to
manage, and investors often rely on property management firms to tend to
these properties.
Such firms charge more
to manage bigger properties, which can eat into investors’ finances. Veteran
investors can handle such
overhead costs, but firsttimers might find themselves caught off guard
upon realizing the gravity
of their financial commitment.
A good rule of thumb
for first-time investors is
to stick to smaller proper-
ties, only moving on to
larger buildings once they
are fully comfortable with
all that comes with investing in real estate.
COSTS
The cost of a real estate
investment goes beyond
the purchase price of the
home. In addition to the
mortgage on the property,
investors must pay the
taxes and insurance on
the property, as well as
any costs associated with
maintaining and managing the property.
Certain tax breaks are
available to real estate investors depending on
where they live. For example, in the United
States, taxes on the profits when a property is
sold may be deferred if
those profits are immediately rolled into another
property [such a deferment is only available to
those
investors
who
arrange this exchange prior to selling the initial
property].
Potential real estate investors should weigh whether they have the time — and the know-how
— to fix tenants’ problems when deciding on purchasing in a property.
Potential
investors
need to consider all of
these costs, and might
want to hire a real estate
lawyer to help them make
the most of their investments and any profits
they yield. But even hir-
ing an attorney is an additional cost investors
must consider before investing.
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Office: 732-449-3777
[email protected]
www.chrissmithrealty.com
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Factors to consider
before selling your home
STAR NEWS GROUP
Selling a home is no
small undertaking. It often pays to be patient
when putting a property
up for sale, but waiting for
an acceptable offer can be
stressful, especially for
those homeowners who
have already found their
next homes.
Because so much tends
to be riding on the decision of whether or not to
sell a home, homeowners
would be wise to consider
the following factors before putting that “For
Sale” sign in their front
yards.
MOTIVATION
Many homeowners sell
their homes because their
families are growing and
they have outgrown their
current residences. Others may recognize a seller’s real estate market and
want to strike while the
iron is hot, while still others might be moving for a
new job. The factors that
motivate homeowners to
sell their homes vary with
each individual case, but
prospective sellers should
keep in mind that moving
can be expensive, and
finding a new home may
not be so easy, nor is the
grass necessarily greener
on the other side.
When deciding if now
is the best time to sell
your home, make sure
you will be selling for the
right reason. That can
make the often trying
process of selling a home
a lot easier to handle.
MARKET
The local real estate
market is another factor
to consider when deciding whether or not to sell
your home. A home is a
significant
investment,
and you want to earn as
substantial a return on
that investment as possible. Selling when the mar-
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Financial factors are just one of many that should be considerd
when deciding to sell your home.
ket is struggling will
make your investment
less valuable. Research
recently sold homes in
your neighborhood to get
an idea of how much you
can expect to get if you
sold your home in the
current market. It might
be worth it to sell now, or
it might pay off to be patient and wait until the
market rebounds.
KIDS
Selling your home will
impact your family just
like it will impact your
bottom line. Unless you
plan to move down the
street or to another home
in your community, selling may mean you and
your family no longer see
your friends and neighbors. That can be a difficult adjustment, especially for school-aged kids
who will have to adjust to
a new school. The potentially negative impact that
selling can have on your
children may not be
worth the financial benefits of selling, so the decision of whether or not to
sell should not be taken
lightly by homeowners
who also happen to be
parents.
QUALITY OF LIFE
It can be difficult to
turn down an opportunity
to make a lot of money on
your real estate investment. But if you plan to
sell and move further
away from your office and
your friends and family,
the financial windfall you
earn when selling your
home may not be worth
the sacrifices you have to
make in order to earn that
money. Studies have
shown that longer commutes can elevate stress
levels, and even the most
affordable property may
not be worth moving to if
you won’t be able to enjoy
the home with your
friends and family.
When
deciding
whether or not to sell
their homes, many homeowners make the decision
a strictly financial one.
But there is more than
money to consider when
deciding if now is the
right time to sell your
home.
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Add value to your home
with the right renovations
STAR NEWS GROUP
Homeowners choose
renovation projects for a
variety of reasons. Although many improvements are made to increase functionality and
comfort of a home, several others are seen as
worthwhile investments.
These investments can
add up to a higher resale
value when the time
comes to sell a home.
Certain projects have a
history of providing a
greater return on homeowners’ investments than
others. The following
renovation tips can add
beauty to your home and
generate great returns
when you put the home
up for sale.
INVEST IN YOUR KITCHEN
Kitchen remodels are a
safe bet when it comes to
putting money into improving a home. Residents tend to spend a
great deal of time in the
kitchen, but a dated,
poorly
functioning
kitchen can detract from
the value of a home, even
if the rest of the home is
in good shape. It’s possible to recoup between 60
and 120 percent of your
kitchen remodel investment, especially if the
kitchen matches up well
with the rest of your
home.
Homeowners
should know that a
deluxe renovation may
not be necessary, as relatively moderate improvements can create a whole
new look for a kitchen.
LOOK TO PAINT
One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a significant impact, is paint.
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can easily liven up any
space. If you paint with
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PUT IN ANOTHER BATHROOM
Multiple bathrooms are
an attractive selling point,
particularly in older
homes that may not have
been equipped with more
than one bathroom. Finding extra space for a bathroom can be tricky, but
consider closets, areas
under stairs or even taking some space away
from another room. Popular home-improvement
television channel HGTV
advises that half-bathrooms require at least 18
square feet of space,
while full baths need 30
to 35 square feet for a
stand-up shower or bathtub.
RENOVATE THE HVAC SYSTEM
Aesthetic
improvements aren’t the only
ones that add value to a
home. Many home buyers
are eager to purchase a
home that has a new
heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that furnaces and
air conditioning units are
substantial investments
that can last for years.
Other
improvements,
such as adding attic insulation or replacing older
windows and doors with
more energy efficient options, also are smart bets.
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Award honors agents who have excellent sales record
STAR NEWS GROUP
Each year, New Jersey
Realtors [NJAR] recognizes members who have
demonstrated excellence
in sales with NJAR Circle
of
Excellence
Sales
Award and the NJAR Distinguished Sales Club
Award.
Many local members
received awards this year.
Look for their stories inside this special supplement.
In 1995, the NJAR Distinguished Sales Club
Award was instituted.
This award recognizes
those members who
achieved NJAR Circle of
Excellence Sales Award
status for 10 or more
years, not necessarily
consecutively.
The NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award is
considered one of the
most prestigious awards
in the state and one that
is
highly
regarded
throughout the real estate
industry.
The NJAR Circle of
Excellence Sales Award
recognizes those members who have demonstrated excellence in the
field of salesmanship.
Originally called the
NJAR Million Dollar
Sales Club, the award
program was restructured and renamed in
2002 as the NJAR Circle
of
Excellence
Sales
Award. In addition to
earning units for sales
and listings volume and
rental
transactions,
members can also earn
units for involvement in
the industry and association.
The 2014 NJAR Circle
of
Excellence
Sales
Award level requirements
are as follows.
Bronze: $2.5 million and
15 units minimum or 30
units.
Silver: $6.5 million and
20 units minimum or 70
units.
Gold: $12 million and 25
units minimum or 90
units.
Platinum: $20 million
and 30 units minimum or
125 units.
“NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award winners are committed to the
satisfaction of their customers and clients,” said
VALUE
FROM PAGE 21
ADD ILLUMINATION TO ROOMS
A dark home is a dreary
home. Adding light can
mean including more
overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task
lighting is a nice touch. Inclusion of skylights and
sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that
may not have south- or
west-facing windows.
2015 New Jersey Realtors
President Eugenia “Jean”
Bonilla. “We’re glad to be
able to celebrate these
agents outstanding efforts
in sales throughout the
year. In an ever-challenging market, they should
be incredibly proud of
this achievement.”
New Jersey Realtors,
the voice of real estate for
New Jersey, is a nonprofit
organization serving the
professional needs of approximately 43,000 Realtor and Realtor-Associate members engaged in
all facets of the real estate business. In addition to serving the professional needs of its
members, NJ Realtors is
dedicated to enhancing
the ability of its members to conduct their
business
successfully
while maintaining the
preservation of private
property rights.
Realtor is a registered
collective
membership
mark, which may be used
only by real estate professionals who subscribe to
the Realtor organization’s
strict code of ethics and
are members of the national, state and local Realtor organizations. For
more information, visit
njrealtor.com.
PUT A DECK
ADDITION OUTDOORS
Outdoor living spaces
have become more desireable, especially as the
“staycation” has grown in
popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards
more appealing. The
scope of your investment
will depend on the size of
the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can
cut the cost of decks in
half, but only if you have
the specific tools or experience to tackle such a
project.
cause of a less attractive
exterior. Classy, subtle
changes, like well-placed
shrubbery and a green
lawn, can work wonders.
An inviting front door
and well-lit entryway also
add curb appeal to a
home.
Before making improvements, homeowners
should determine if a given project will provide a
solid return on their investment.
IMPROVE CURB APPEAL
Adding attractive landscaping and freshening
up the entryway to a
home can add considerable value to your home,
as buyers judge homes by
their exteriors. Completely renovated interiors
may never be seen if buyers pass up your home be-
STAR NEWS GROUP
As the ground thaws
and winter fades into
spring, the temperature,
as well as housing market confidence, is on the
rise. With slow, yet stable
growth through all of last
year, New Jersey Real-
tors’ February market report gives realistic hope
for more of the same in
the year to come, especially with the start of a
spring market in the
months to come.
There was a 3.2-percent increase in the median sales price for all
properties in New Jersey,
rising to $258,000 from
$250,000 over last February. In similar fashion,
new listings were up 11.8
percent to 12,377 for the
entire state. Closed sales
were also up 10.3 percent
to 4,500 over last February’s 4,080.
Qualities to look for in
an investment property
STAR NEWS GROUP
Historically, the appreciation rate for real estate is very strong. Even
when the housing market declines, long-term
investors in real estate
can rest easy knowing
that property values tend
to rebound rather quickly, rewarding patient investors in the process.
Looking at real estate
as a long-term investment is just one way approach a potential investment property. The
following are a few additional
considerations
prospective
investors
should contemplate before buying an investment property.
LOCATION
Many people are familiar with the real estate industry axiom, “location,
location,
location!” When buying
an investment property,
location is everything. A
great location should
outweigh your own personal feelings about the
home, especially if you
do not intend to live at
the property. You will
likely define a great location for an investment
property differently than
you would a property
you intend to live in, so
don’t let your own desires in a home cloud
your judgement when
choosing an investment
property. Properties in
safe neighborhoods that
boast good schools and
offer easy access to public transportation tend to
make great investment
properties.
DÉCOR
Décor is another thing
to consider when looking for an investment
property. If you don’t
plan to reside in the
property, your opinion of
the décor should not carry much weight. When
viewing a property, try
to imagine how much it
might appeal to prospective tenants. Quirky
properties typically do
not appeal to as many
prospective tenants as
properties whose décor
are similar to other
homes in the area.
Though you might find a
tenant who prefers properties with unique interiors, a property that appeals
to
as
many
prospective tenants as
possible often makes for
a better investment and a
lot less stress when the
time comes to find tenants.
CONDITION
The condition of the
property also must be
considered before buying an investment property. Some investors
want a fixer-upper, while
others prefer turnkey
properties that won’t re-
quire any elbow grease.
The former type of property likely won’t cost as
much as a fully renovated property, but those
cost savings might be
lost when it’s time to
renovate. Find a property that’s in the type of
condition you’re comfortable with. If you decide to go with a fixerupper, learn the cost of
your potential projects
before submitting an offer.
COST
Real estate makes a
great investment, but
don’t
go
overboard
when buying an investment property. Before
making an offer on a
property, research rents
in the area and the cost
of insurance in that particular
neighborhood.
You want a property
that essentially pays for
itself, so make sure the
rent you’re likely to collect is enough to cover
your monthly costs, including the mortgage on
the property, insurance
and the costs associated
with
managing
and
maintaining the property.
Real estate investors
often reap great rewards
when selling their properties. But it’s still important for potential investors to consider a
host of factors before investing in a property.
“In 2013, we saw a rapidly rebounding market.
In 2014, we saw a stabilizing market,” said 2015
New Jersey Realtors
President Eugenia “Jean”
Bonilla. “We are cautiously optimistic that
the housing market has
turned a corner and will
continue to be healthy in
2015.”
Here are some of the
highlights in the singlefamily home market for
the entire state, when
compared to last February:
New listings: 8,713 [up
15 percent]
Pending sales: 4,630
[up 23.2 percent]
Closed sales: 3,155 [up
16.3 percent]
Median sales price:
$279,000 [up 1.8 percent]
Days on market: 101
[down 3.8 percent]
Affordability index: 154
[up 8.5 percent]
Here are some of the
highlights in the townhouse/condo market for
the entire state, when
compared to last February:
New listings: 2,778 [up
7.6 percent]
Pending sales: 1,518 [up
8.7 percent]
Closed
sales:
930
[down 4.6 percent]
Median sales price:
$229,000 [down 3.8 percent]
Days on market: 92
[down 4.2 percent]
Affordability index: 188
[up 14.6 percent]
Here are some of the
highlights in the adult
community market for
the entire state, when
compared to last February:
New
listings:
626
[down 3.5 percent]
Pending sales: 415
[down 6.3 percent]
Closed sales: 330 [up
5.8 percent]
Median sales price:
$140,000 [down 2.1 percent]
Days on market: 93 [up
5.7 percent]
Affordability
index:
308 [up 13.2 percent]
To view the February
2015 state and county reports,
visit
njrealtor.com/10k.
To
find a Realtor in your
area,
visit
njrealtor.com/find-a-realtor.
10K Research and Marketing is a research and
analytics firm that serves
Realtor associations, MLS
organizations,
brokers
and other real estate companies. 10K specializes in
localized and elegant
housing market reports
with the goal of breathing
life into data. For more information,
visit
www.10kresearch.com.
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Housing market confidence is on the rise in New Jersey
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