Veronica's Blog

    If you are having a bad day. take a look at this. I was fortunate enough to visit this grand vista in March. When I'm having a bad day, I try to remember the wonders I have seen. As I remember that it was actually very cold that day. We wore sweaters and braved a strong wind. See the snow amo...

After reading a blog about two real estate agents showing the same property, I was reminded of a situation which happened to me recently.  I was showing some clients a number of different townhouses one day.  When we arrived at one of the properties, I noticed that the Combo-Lock was opened.  I k...

Hi all, Yesterday I posted a blog about the FHA 203 K Renovation Loan. I did get some more information on this program.  Sellers can apply for these loans but must do so prior to listing. Also, the work must be completed before listing.  The typical interest rates are 7 to 7 1/2%. For even more i...

Hi All, The State of New Jersey has a grant program called HMFA's 1st Time Buyer Mortgage Program, aka Smart Start Grant Program. This program is designed to be used in conjunction with SMART GROWTH.  This means the property must qualify as well as the buyer. To see more information on the progra...

At our office meeting this morning, one of our agents shared some information about renovation money available through the FHA.  The program is called 203K Renovation Loan. Up to $35,000 is available to help the buyer get rid of that ugly carpet or renovate the bathroom.  This program should help...

Last week I attended a seminar given by Realtor.com. They had a board listing the top places consumers search for real estate. ZIPREALTY.com was number 4.  This company is not operating in my market place but I checked out their web site.  They offer commission money back to buyers! Are any of yo...

Thank you to all of you who responded. I did have some success this evening with using Flickr but would still like to learn more.  Veronica DeCarolis

Hi All, The weather has been so good here in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, I have been working on my laptop on my deck. Here is what I see when I look up from my keyboard: Hope you are all enjoying the summer too.  Veronica

Hi Everyone, I finally have a web page for you to visit. Right now it is still pretty generic but I am promoting it here first.  Let me know if you have any suggestions, especially about links I can add. www.weidel.com/bonnie.decarolis Happy selling. PS.  My legal name is Veronica; my family alwa...

POWER LINES- Are they an issue for you? In Hunterdon County there are many homes and farms with power lines running near or across the property.  Buyers seem to be objecting to even the sight of these lines near the houses. Is this an issue elsewhere?  How are you handling marketing a house where...