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Introducing Bungalow Homes

Bungalow style homes were part of the Arts and Crafts movement of the 1900s and 1910s. While they’re sometimes called Craftsman Homes or Craftsman Cottages some Craftsman Homes could be significantly larger. Bungalows were one story, or one and a half story homes where the second story has sloped walls beneath the Roof. Dormers […]
Home Styles

Introducing: Tudor Homes

Maybe you already have an idea what at Tudor home looks like. Or maybe you’ve seen the term in a listing and wondered, what does that mean? Well, to start with, what’s called a Tudor in most real estate listings isn’t actually a Tudor. Tudor homes were built primarily in England and Wales in the […]
Buying, Condominiums

Buying a Condo

Are you thinking of buying a condo? There are a number of things you need to consider if you are buying a condo. Here are a few of them: Financing – Does the condo qualify for FHA financing Not every condo can be purchased using an FHA mortgage. The FHA must approve a condo complex […]
Buying, Home Styles

Introducing: Mid-century Modern Homes

Ever wondered what is meant by a mid-century modern home? In this two and a half minute video I provide a brief introduction to mid-century modern architecture and interior design. If this is the style of home for you, give me a call or text at 973-462-4079 and I’ll be happy to find you a […]

Home Styles Introducing Bungalow Homes Bungalow style homes were part of the Arts and Crafts movement of the 1900s and 1910s. While they’re sometimes called Craftsman Homes or Craftsman Cottages some Craftsman Homes could be significantly larger. Bungalows were one story, or one and a half story homes where the second story has sloped walls beneath the Roof. Dormers […]

Home Styles Introducing: Tudor Homes Maybe you already have an idea what at Tudor home looks like. Or maybe you’ve seen the term in a listing and wondered, what does that mean? Well, to start with, what’s called a Tudor in most real estate listings isn’t actually a Tudor. Tudor homes were built primarily in England and Wales in the […]

Buying Buying a Condo Are you thinking of buying a condo? There are a number of things you need to consider if you are buying a condo. Here are a few of them: Financing – Does the condo qualify for FHA financing Not every condo can be purchased using an FHA mortgage. The FHA must approve a condo complex […]

Buying Introducing: Mid-century Modern Homes Ever wondered what is meant by a mid-century modern home? In this two and a half minute video I provide a brief introduction to mid-century modern architecture and interior design. If this is the style of home for you, give me a call or text at 973-462-4079 and I’ll be happy to find you a […]

Buying The Low Down on Down Payment Q1 How much do I need for a down payment? The common misconception is that a buyer needs at least 20% of the purchase price for a down payment. For a $500,000 house that would amount to a $100,000 down payment. While it is true that the more you put down, the less you […]

Buying Not Every Contract Closes You won the bidding war. You’ve persisted through attorney review. You’re buying a house! Time to celebrate, right? Well, no, not really. Not every contract closes. Yes, in a highly competitive market getting this far is an accomplishment. But we are seeing more and more properties come back on the market after going under contract. […]