Archive for the ‘Information for Buyers’ Category

Today’s feature will focus on 204 Brokaw Court within the condo / townhouse community Vanderhaven Farms. You may remember the Bridgewater-condo spotlight giving you the many reasons to live in this desirable community. If you didn’t see it check the link below to do some homework:

http://www.bridgewater-condos.com/blog/2009/11/vanderhaven-farms-bridgewater-condos-spotlight/

Today’s feature is a brand new listing which priced at $283,900 for a 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath unit. One of the things that makes Vanderhaven farms unique is that many of the units are not exactly the same. Some are bigger and some are smaller. I’m happy to report that 204 Brokaw is one of the largest units within the community and you’ll notice it the minute you walk in and see the living room. The size of the living space will put you right at home so you need to come see it for yourself. The rest of the unit is spacious as well and you’ll notice that as soon as you see the bedrooms. The master suite has it’s own full bath with newly installed shower doors. There is a ton of storage space throughout the unit (patio storage, attic access, walk-in closet, and various other storage). The kitchen is beautiful and there is a ton of natural light which really make the place feel welcoming. There is patio outside with sliding doors so you can enjoy the great outdoors whenever you’d like.

In addition to all the great features I just mentioned the owners are providing a home warranty on the property which will protect you from any malfunctions when you move in. This added layer of protection will help put you mind at ease and it makes the unit truly move-in ready.

Check out the full listing link and pictures below, give me a call to set up a showing of this wonderful unit. With all the features I mentioned don’t waste time and get started today.

http://emailrpt.gsmls.com/public/show_public_report_rpt.do?report=clientfull&Id=52071574_52275

The question may sound stupid but it’s one of the major things I’m asked from buyers. If you live in a townhouse unit chances are you have a garage and you can park in there and in the driveway. If you choose a condo style unit (similar to one I live in) you usually receive an assigned space with a letter printed on the concrete. The rest of the parking with out markings is open to your guests and your other car you may have. It works out to be a great system because the condo communities in Bridgewater, NJ have large lots with a ton of ample parking. During the two years I’ve lived here I haven’t run into a parking situation at all and I’m extremely happy with the system.

I hope that clears up the questions and I know it’s something I asked about when I was buying my place. Give me a call or email me with any other questions and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Buying a home is a tough decision no doubt about it. You set your budget you go out and see what you feel you can afford but in the back of your mind one question remains. What would I get if I look at places 20-30K more than what I’m willing to spend.

The answer is different for everyone. In any property decision you need to decide on your wants and needs. You may love a garage but do you need a garage. You may like 3 bedrooms but do you need them? See where I’m going with this?

With that being said in Bridgewater NJ you have plently of options within the condo market. If you move up or down 20-30K your options increase which include a possible deck, bigger bathroom, garage, and various other things.

Whats the moral of the story? Talk to your mortgage professional and see what moving up in price would do to your monthly payments. If the numbers add up and see what these properties look like.

I made the decision when I bought my condo that since it was my first place I went for the lower price point. The price was something I needed. I made my decision based on this converation with myself. Have tha conversation with yourself and give me a call and we’ll get you moving towards your goal.

As a resident of Bridgewater whenever I mention to someone I live here they say, “Oh I know where that is, it’s by the mall right?” If you’ve been to Bridgewater Commons then you understand why people from all around the state know of it. It’s a huge mall with every store you can imagine. I personally LOVE the Chipotle and you can find me there on many nights.

Wikipedia has to say about the store selection:

“The mall has a variety of stores covering three floors. In the early years of the mall, they marketed on the fact that they have three floors and leased space in the mall by theming the floors. The bottom floor was known as the “Commons Collection” and had the more exclusive/upscale stores. The middle floor was known as the “Promenade” and was themed to have stores that sold family related items and gifts. The top floor was known as “The Campus Level” and contained shops that were marketed toward the younger, 15-21 set. The food court called “Picnic on the Green” was also located on this floor. Neon signs displayed the floor names on the Campus level and have since been removed during the construction. Signs and lighting displaying the names “Promenade” and “Commons Collection” still exist but are not as prominent as they once were. In recent years, there has been a noticeable upscale trend as shown by the opening of new stores such as Pottery Barn, J.Crew and Apple.”

What does this mean to you and your property search? It’s just another perk on the list of perks you receive when you move to wonderful Bridgewater NJ.  It’s always great to get excited about where you live and having the Commons mall so close gets a ton of people excited. If you’re selling your condo then this is a major point to make to your potential buyers because it will set your house apart.

For more information on the mall visit:

http://www.bridgewatercommons.com/

Have a great day and happy shopping!

Today’s spotlight is on Finderne Heights an excellent and affordable option for condo ownership in Bridgewater, NJ. Located directly off Route 22 East these brick style condos offer one, two, and three bedroom condos at various price ranges. You have access to a large swimming pool and tennis courts. There are also garages available for an additional monthly charge which is a unique feature at this price point. There are one bedroom condos listed currently for less than $160,000. There are two bedroom properties for less than $200,000. This is a great way to become a homeowner so please take a look at the pictures and browse my main site for what’s available right now. If you see something you like, as always feel free to give me a call.

Happy New Year! Today’s spotlight is on Chelsea Village. The condo community is located right off of route 22 east and provides easy access to all the major highways in the area. Residents also enjoy convenient proximity to downtown Somerville and all it has to offer. When you see the community from the street it doesn’t give you an idea of how large it actually is. Take a drive in and you’ll see how this wonderful this Bridgewater Condo community truly is. With that, lets get right to the pictures!

Today’s spotlight is on Bridgewater Oaks. This large community is directly off Route 22 east right back the Raritan Country Club. If you’re coming from Route 22 West just make a quick u-turn in the corporate park on your right and you’re in. The first thing you’ll notice is that Bridgewater Oaks is tucked so there is considerably less traffic in the community. You have a bunch of different color schemes and units to choose from so without further delay take a look at the following pictures. If you see anything you like give me a call.

Today’s spotlight is on Stratford Place in Bridgewater NJ. This centrally located community is on the other side of Bridgewater near the Chealsea Village community and Finderne Heights. From this location 287 both north and south are extremely close. Also, if you take Chimney Rock Road you can use back streets to get to 78 very quickly as well. Living in Stratford Place allows for easy access to Route 22 east and west for all your shopping needs. The units in this community are your basic condo units and are perfect for a first time homebuyer. Check out my tour and see for yourself. Once your done check the open listings on my site to see whats available then give me a call. Have a great rest of the weekend!

Over here in Bridgewater we’re currently bracing for the blizzard. I just got back from Wegmans and it was nightmare. People were buying shovels and bags of rock salt to prepare for the foot of snow we’re expecting. When you live in a condo do you know what you have to worry about when food shopping? Buying the food. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again when it snows and you’re in your condo NO WORRIES. You just sit back and let the hired company shovel up to your door. When the storm’s over head over to your car and just clean it off. It’s that simple.

I’m not rubbing it in or gloating at all. It’s at a time like this that it’s perfect to point out the benefits of condo living. If you hired a company to take care of every snow event at your house it would cost a fortune. In a condo it’s rolled into your condo fees every month. Those fees go to many different things and snow removal being just one of them.

So as you see the snow falling today check out some of the new listings in the area and give me a call. Be safe and have a great weekend!

That is the question. This weekend Twitter was having a heated discussion about the place for Open Houses in this new world of real estate. Is it worth having them? Should I have them all the time? Should I be conducting open houses in new ways?

There is not easy answer to the proposed questions other thats YES. Everyone is moving to the internet to find the property of their dreams. There is still something to having the house ready and available at a given time on a certain day. Potential buyers know that from around 12-5 on Sunday they can see a bunch of properties in an efficent manner. This is still an effective and powerful way to market your home.

With that being said you need to think about your open houses differently. With the ease of communication currently make sure you make it extremely simple for your clients to visit the property. Use technology to your advantage to provide constant updates via Twitter, Facebook, and e-mail. You need to promote your open houses in new ways in order to get the foot traffic you need to get your place sold.

The bottom line? Continue to conduct open houses but think about them in a different way. Use all the tools you have at your disposal and make your day as effective as possible.