Manalapan Homes  - Home Staging -  Roy Giordano Home staging.  Magic words or at least attractive words to sellers. But those words aren't coming from professional home stagers, they're coming from listing agents.  Top Real Estate Agents know the real value of this effective marketing tool and sometimes offer this service to their customers. Here's advice to sellers who consider signing a listing contract for that reason or sellers who recognize what an important added service that is. Be sure you understand exactly what professional staging services your listing agent plans to provide.  You might get a comprehensive consultation with a Professional Home Stagger, a great benefit and a great Do-It-Yourself tool that will mean a (often much faster) successful sale for you.  Or...your ag... 12/17/2009

MANALAPAN HOMES - Top 10 MOVING TIPS - ROY GIORDANO Whether you're moving to or from your Manalapan Home, these tips will save you time and stress. 10 Time-Saving Tips to Take the Stress Out of MovingWhen it comes to moving, a little preparation goes a long way.  My experience tells me that tons of time and energy can be saved by planning ahead, staying organized and focusing on details. Here are 10 great, time-saving tips to make moving fast and efficient. 1. Make a moving schedule. Starting 60 days before the move, use a week-by-week checklist to keep the process on track. The tasks to accomplish further from moving day might seem trivial at first, but staying on schedule will prevent last-minute headaches. 2. Hire a quality moving company. Resist the temptation to hire a company that... 12/16/2009

Executive home rental in Marlboro New Jersey. Roy Giordano Executive Rental home rental in Marlboro NJ. A unique opportunity to lease a custom luxury home boasting 8000 sq. feet in desirable Marlboro. Huge Gourmet kitchen with Center Island and top of the line appliances. Grand Two Story Great Room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors throughout, decorative moldings and detailed mill work throughout. Stunning Master Bedroom Suite with trey ceiling and sitting room with gas fireplace. Side entry four car garage. This beautiful home is in pristine condition, three years young. A perfect rental choice. This 8000 sq.foot home offers 12 rooms in all. 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, formal living room, great room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, music room, family room. All this set on four ac... 12/16/2009

Manalapan Home Values - Roy Giordano, Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie Inc.   Would you like to know what your home is worth? Curious to know what your neighbors home sold for? Now you can get all this information and more by getting a Free Market Snapshot of your area. These reports are available for Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean County New Jersey. If you're think of buying or selling a home I strongly reccomend viewing this informative report. This free report will show you all the recent MLS home sales in your neighborhood as well as the MLS active homes for sale. It also provides you with demographics, school information, public services, places of Worship and much more. See a sample of A Free Market Snapshot. If you have any questions about the free market snapshot, please conta... 12/10/2009

Manalapan Homes that sold Manalapan Homes that have recently sold. Now you can receive up-to-date reports on all the homes that sold in your neighborhood, it's easy and it's Free!                                                          You can get  a Free Market Snapshot to help determine the value of your Manalapan home. This free report will provide you with the recent sales in Manalapan as well as the active homes.  Home values are based on many factors such as sq. footage, number of rooms,  floor plan, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, overall condition, and so forth. If after viewing the market snapshot you would like a more precise valuation of your home, we can arrange a meeting to tour the property together. All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential.  Click he... 12/03/2009

    Best wishes to my family, friends and neighbors for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day!     Credit to my daughter Danielle for another great photo and kudos to my sister Cathy for a fabulously fun and healthy Thanksgiving Turkey Treat!! 11/26/2009

Fast ways to remodel your kitchen. Fast Ways to Remodel Your Kitchen, and increase the value of your home.  While there are many different variables that contribute to selling a home, during the course of my real estate career, I have witnessed one constant: the kitchen. Today, the kitchen has become more of a multi-functional space than ever before, where cooking happens alongside bill paying and homework, not to mention the kitchen's role as social hub for family and friends. That's why it's more important than ever to buyers and sellers alike that this key room be fresh and inviting.While home improvement experts report that kitchen remodels provide anywhere from an 80-100% return on investment, based on my years of experience working with homeowners, I have found that just by updat... 11/24/2009

Roy Giordano Mortgage Rate Information for the first time home buyers, Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold, New Jersey Mortgage rates are an important factor when buying a home. The mortgage rate can determine the amount of the loan you qualify for. Now is an excellent time to purchase a home and obtain a mortgage. The rates are very low, lower than we've seen in many years. This coupled with the first time buyer tax credit provides a great opportunity for first time home buyers who need every incentive they can get there hands on. Here you can get up-to-date mortgage quotes  You can also find lots of valuable mortgage rate information for first time buyers by visiting my website. If you have an interest in knowing about my customers first time home buying experiences, you can Check out the t... 11/18/2009

It may be November, but the real estate market is heating up! Maybe it's because of the new homebuyer tax credit, but my phone has been ringing all day with agents making appointments to show my listings! This is great! It may be November, but it feels like spring! ___________________________________________________________________________________________  If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Marlboro, Manalapan, Freehold or the surrounding areas in Monmouth County, New Jersey, don't wait! There are others buyers and sellers who want to make a deal with you. Call me, and let me help. I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Lynn Michaels is one of the Top Producers... 11/07/2009

ATTENTION MANALAPAN RESIDENTS:  Don't Forget to vote tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The polls open at 6:00 am to 8:00 pm for Manalapan township. Check for your polling location. It is important for all voters to familiarize yourself with your ballots and instructions. This will assist you in voting, and will save some time on election day.  Make a difference and vote..... ------------------------------------------- Manalapan Township! I live here, I work here and I know this community! For all your real estate needs, whether selling, buying or just curious, Call Essie directly at 908-596-1801. Esther (Essie) Cruz is committed to providing the best in professional real estate services, and consistently exceeding customer expectations. Servicing, but not limited to, Monmouth, Ocean ... 11/02/2009

  FALL AHEAD.....This serves as a friendly reminder that you need to change your clocks back one hour on November 1, 2009 at 2:00 am. With the Fall time change, we get an extra hour--hopefully of sleep! Also, this would be a good time for you to check the batteries on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors..... Have a Happy and Safe Holloween! For more information on our local real estate market, or whether buying or selling a home in the Manalapan, Marlboro or Freehold NJ area, call Esther (Essie) Cruz directly @ 908-596-1801 (cell), 732-536-4400 X166 (office), or visit me @ www.EssieNJ.com. Servicing, but not limited to, Monmouth/Ocean & Middlesex counties. Manalapan Township! I live here, I work here and I know this community!           10/28/2009

The Monmouth County Library will host a Mischief Night costume party 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. October 30th at its headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive. The festivities for students grades 6 to 12,  will include a DJ and emcee, tarot card readers, chances to play The Beatles: Rock Band and other games, costumes contests, refreshments and a goodie bag bar. Attendees must arrive by 6:30 p.m. in costume and pre-register with the library at 732-431-2222 or sacosta@monmouthcountylib.org. 10/28/2009

As everyone in Manalapan Township knows, home prices have declined significantly since the 2007 property revaluation, which was intended to bring all Township property assessments in line with market value. With homes selling for less than they did at the market peak, many Manalapan homeowners feel their homes are over-assessed and their taxes are too high. In the last couple of years, many residents have appealed their taxes in order to have their assessments reduced. It has cost Manalapan Township a great deal of money to defend all these tax appeals. So, the Township has decided to reassess all properties in town to the 2009 market value. When the Township receives state approval, Professional Property Appraisers Inc. will conduct the reassessment. They will not be visiting residents... 10/23/2009

      Manalapan NJ Homes will be Reassessed, Township Losing Tax Appeals                        In the face of a real estate market that has seen property values drop significantly over the past several years, Manalapan officials have decided to have all properties in town reassessed. A reassessment is different from a revaluation, which the township conducted several years ago, in that a representative from an appraisal company will not be inspecting the inside of homes, according to township officials. Manalapan will be using the services of Professional Property Appraisers Inc., of Delran, to conduct the reassessment. The firm will provide a reassessment of all vacant land, residential properties, regular farmland, qualified farmland, commercial and industrial properties, and exempt ... 10/22/2009

Manalapan New Jersey Real Estate Click here for a Home Sales Heat Map to our hottest areas I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Manalapan's real estate statistics for the week of  October 14 - October 21, 2009. New Homes on the Market     15 New Homes Under Contract   13 Number of Homes Closed        7 Number of Homes Expired       8 To find out what your home is worth with a free over the net evaluation,, please visit my website: www.jodigoldberg.com or HomesbyJodiGoldberg.com If you would like a free list of homes in this area/neighborhood, or would like more information about Manalapan, then give me a call at: 908-770-2150.  Jodi Goldberg RE/MAX Central 908-770-2150 Mobile www.jodigold... 10/21/2009

Manalapan New Jersey Real Estate Click here for a Home Sales Heat Map to our hottest areas I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Manalapan's real estate statistics for the week of  October 8 - October 14, 2009. New Homes on the Market     23 New Homes Under Contract    9 Number of Homes Closed         6 Number of Homes Expired       9 To find out what your home is worth with a free over the net evaluation,, please visit my website: www.jodigoldberg.com If you would like a free list of homes in this area/neighborhood, or would like more information about Manalapan, then give me a call at: 908-770-2150.  Jodi Goldberg RE/MAX Central 908-770-2150 Mobile www.jodigoldberg.com jodigoldberg@remax... 10/14/2009

I love to have flowers in my Manalapan backyard. My yard backs up to beautifully manicured woods and I love to plant flowers along the border. The pop of color adds so much to greenery. I also have many pots scattered all around especially in the front yard.  Since I am a Manalapan Realtor, I recognize the value of curb appeal.  A buyer needs to feel that your home is well maintained and manicured landscaping is key. Many buyers just drive by and won't even go inside if they don't like the way the outside of the house looks. I digress...I was writing about flowers! When I first moved to this home my husband painstakingly dug out beds for me all along the back of the property. Since it is partially shaded from the woods and trees, I plant impatiens. Every spring I buy 7 flats of impatien... 10/11/2009

  Great Neighborhood    Desirable Oak leaf Estates 3 Mallard Ct Manalapan NJ $550,000 SITUATED ON A PRIVATE CUL DE SAC IN DESIRABLE OAK LEAF ESTATES THIS 5/6 BEDROOM 3 1/2 BATH COLONIAL FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR & UNDER CARPETING UPSTAIRS FAMILY ROOM HIGHLIGHTS A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE W/MARBLE SURROUND EXPANDED MASTER BATH W/OVERSIZED CORNER STALL SHOWER & SKYLIGHT FULL FINISHED BASEMENT INCLUDES BEDROOM, FULL BATH, OFFICE & REC ROOM KITCHEN SLIDER LEADS TO A PRIVATE YARD W/WOOD DECK OVERLOOKING HEATED IN GROUND POOL ALSO UNDERGROUND SPRINKLERS, CENTRAL VAC & SEC SYS AHS HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED. 10/11/2009

Manalapan Parks and Recreation presents: The 21st annual Manalapan  Monster  Mania Magic Show Parade and Costume Contest & Haunted Hay Ride & Fright Fest   Thursday & Friday, October 22 & 23, 2009   Open to ages 2 through 9   Spooky Schedule of Events Thursday, October 22: 7:00 p.m. - Nightmare before Christmas Hayride Friday, October 23: 6:00 p.m.- Halloween Magic Show by magician John Carlson 6:45 p.m.- Halloween Parade & Costume Contest 7:00 p.m.- Fright Fest (Crafts, games, monsters and more!) Crafts & treats are for children in attendance only! 7:00 p.m.- Nightmare before Christmas Hayride   Hayride is suitable for all ages! Line begins at field #2.   All events, except for Hayride, are held at the Manalapan Recreation Center Basketball Courts (near parking lot #1) MRC located on R... 10/08/2009

Manalapan New Jersey Real Estate Click here for a Home Sales Heat Map to our hottest areas I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Manalapan's real estate statistics for the week of  October 1 - October 7, 2009. New Homes on the Market     21 New Homes Under Contract   12 Number of Homes Closed        14 Number of Homes Expired       8 To find out what your home is worth with a free over the net evaluation,, please visit my website: www.jodigoldberg.com If you would like a free list of homes in this area/neighborhood, or would like more information about Manalapan, then give me a call at: 908-770-2150.  Jodi Goldberg RE/MAX Central 908-770-2150 Mobile www.jodigoldberg.com jodigoldberg@remax.... 10/07/2009