As the coronavirus continues to plauge the world there are no doubt many, many questions regarding what is essential business and what is not.   Naturally for any REALTOR, RAW (ready, willing & able) buyer and/or  Motivated seller the answer is ...  I just received the following message and was a little unclear regarding us NJ Realtors and just was wondering...   Are we "essential business" or NAH? Lets define essential: absolutely necessary; extremely important.  SOUNDS LIKE US RIGHT??   We stimulate the economy with every set of keys we hand over... We rebuild communities and help those menacing eye sores vanish into thin air... For crying out loud I was involved with a property that received 26 offers 3 weeks ago...   The market was booming and then came coronavirus...  Now many of u... 03/23/2020

ssex County officials invite the public to visit the EssexCounty Park System and enjoy the 2014 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series.   If you are looking for exciting free concerts to cap off a great summer, here is your chance!!   Essex county looks to highlight it historic Essex County Park System by setting up these concerts free to the public to enjoy. Patrons are advised to pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze and dance to the sounds of classical, rock and roll, jazz, big band, Latin and more. The only thing left to bring is a BIG , these concerts are sure to please! Here are two to expect:  Mike Griot’s Essex County South Mountain International Blues Festival Mike Griot’s Essex County South Mountain International Blues Festival is the largest free day-long music ... 08/16/2014

Good Morning Activerain!!! So its been about a year since I actually blogged...I feel so out of touch with it all.  When starting this post I said to myself what to write about?? After thinking about it, I thought...how about a check- in with my AR family...that's a good subject right?    SO AR HOW IS REAL ESTATE IN YOUR AREA??? Are you seeing an improvement in the markets that you service? Is your area being represented properly? some say the market is the improving, others disagree all together, how do you feel??   Here in NJ we have a seasaw market  in some areas houses are selling and some with multiple offers, while other areas are dismal and sales have slowed to a crawl. Why is that? The reason being is mainly because of the way our foreclosure system is set up.  We are currently ... 07/15/2014

In today's market many factors can help or hinder a buyers chances of buying that dream home.  One that cannot be overstated is the issue of credit, in today's market a good Credit Score can be the difference maker. Here are some useful tips on how to maintain credit so that when you are ready to buy your dream home, nothing stands in your way! Banks are making things more challenging for consumers and the credit bureaus are not helping.  So its important to know what's on your report and discover ways and techniques to keep it in good standings. trust me when it comes to purchasing a home there is a big difference between   and  or buying  or this Here's some useful info about credit for those who may need it.  About credit: •·      Good credit is important to get credit and get the be... 03/07/2011

As a Real Estate Agent, I live a fast paced life, always on the go...in and out of the car, the office and of course houses.  I cannot stress enough how important it is to eat right, get rest and exercise and since I am not a gym kind of guy, I find this method the best way for me to stay healthy and also safe...No matter what I have going on; every Wednesday and Saturday I always make time to enjoy one of my life's passions...Martial Arts Martial Arts is not just about fighting or beating people up, Trust me I don't want to be the karate kid, but its more of a consciousness and an understanding that you can only get when you actually get involved in it.   Being a residence of the Maplewood/South Orange connection I will FEATURE a different location, business or service in my towns so t... 02/18/2011

If you are selling Real Estate in this market I am sure you have a short sale listing with an eager buyer ready to buy it or a your working with a qualified buyer that has an offer on one of these listings and their waiting in the balance for "the decision".  If you fall into one of these categories then you understand the title of my post "The Devil is a Liar and so is the BPO Agent!" I say that because BPO agents have been known to be "deal killers" and many agents are understandably nervous when its time for the BPO to be done.  I know the devil wears prada but he is also a liar...and sometimes so is the BPO Agent... Case in point: I have a short sale Listing that I have been working on a few months and when we finally received an offer you know we were overly excited.  After attorne... 01/20/2011

 I received a call yesterday from a buyer who I sold a home to about 4 months ago and during our conversation he recalled a conversation we had back when he was house hunting that went something similar to this: "So Malik, do you think now is the right time to buy?  I replied with; "the right time to buy is when you are ready, willing and able.  The last few years and the market that is and will be 2010; although depressed and borderline destructive has created some great opportunities for those looking to purchase".  He agreed; but still was not too sure; so I said to him trust me "10 years from now you will have wished you bought in 2010" and here's why:  Interest rates are at historic lows (I actually seen a bank that offered 4.25% the other day) for a 30 year fixed. If you have a go... 08/25/2010