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Roy Giordano Home Essentials -- November 2009 -- Marlboro Homes, to Remodel or not to Remodel

Bathrooms: To Remodel or Not To Remodel


It's no secret that bathrooms are a popular room to remodel - because of outdated features, different decorating taste from the previous owners or simply normal wear and tear on a very functional room of your home. If you're thinking about remodeling a bathroom, here are a few things to consider:

TIMELY OR TIMELESS STYLE
Before you remodel, picture what it will look like in a couple years when you sell your home. Will you still enjoy that trendy sink? Make sure future buyers will, too. Otherwise they'll factor in the cost of their own remodel when making an offer.

COSTS - GOOD NEWS
Right now many contractors are eager for work, and prices are lower for their materials and labor, so now may be an ideal time to make your bathroom more livable.

RESALE VALUE IN MARLBORO
You may have heard during the housing boom that bath remodels add value to your home. These days you can recoup about 75% of the costs of a minor bathroom remodel, according to Remodeling magazine's "2008-09 Cost vs. Value Report." And if your bathroom is especially in need of updates, you may recapture more. In any case, it should make your home sell faster.

TOO MUCH? THINK SMALL
If you're not ready for a full remodel, then a fresh coat of paint, new towels and a pretty framed print can do wonders to update your bathroom-just in time for holiday guests.

Remember: you and your family are the ones using your bathroom on a daily basis, so think about whether it makes you feel good when you brush your teeth every morning. Sellers should start to look at their bathrooms the way a prospective buyer would.

If you'd like more information about how a remodel can affect the value of your home, please contact me.

THE HOMES I SELL IN MARLBORO ALWAYS SELL FASTER WITH UPDATED BATHROOMS.

Roy Giordano Home Essentials -- November 2009 -- Marlboro Homes, to Remodel or not to Remodel

Bathrooms: To Remodel or Not To Remodel


It's no secret that bathrooms are a popular room to remodel - because of outdated features, different decorating taste from the previous owners or simply normal wear and tear on a very functional room of your home. If you're thinking about remodeling a bathroom, here are a few things to consider:

TIMELY OR TIMELESS STYLE
Before you remodel, picture what it will look like in a couple years when you sell your home. Will you still enjoy that trendy sink? Make sure future buyers will, too. Otherwise they'll factor in the cost of their own remodel when making an offer.

COSTS - GOOD NEWS
Right now many contractors are eager for work, and prices are lower for their materials and labor, so now may be an ideal time to make your bathroom more livable.

RESALE VALUE IN MARLBORO
You may have heard during the housing boom that bath remodels add value to your home. These days you can recoup about 75% of the costs of a minor bathroom remodel, according to Remodeling magazine's "2008-09 Cost vs. Value Report." And if your bathroom is especially in need of updates, you may recapture more. In any case, it should make your home sell faster.

TOO MUCH? THINK SMALL
If you're not ready for a full remodel, then a fresh coat of paint, new towels and a pretty framed print can do wonders to update your bathroom-just in time for holiday guests.

Remember: you and your family are the ones using your bathroom on a daily basis, so think about whether it makes you feel good when you brush your teeth every morning. Sellers should start to look at their bathrooms the way a prospective buyer would.

If you'd like more information about how a remodel can affect the value of your home, please contact me.

THE HOMES I SELL IN MARLBORO ALWAYS SELL FASTER WITH UPDATED BATHROOMS.

Roy Giordano

ReaL Estate and community information for Marlboro New Jersey

Would you like to know what your neighbors home sold for? Interested of knowing the average net worth of the people in your town? Now you can receive free market updates with that information and much much more anytime you like.

The Real Estate and community information for Marlboro is all contained in one market snapshot where you can easily navigate through the site and get all the information you need. Whether you're buying or a home in Marlboro NJ, this report has proved to be a valuable resource for home buyers and sellers alike.

Frequently asked questions

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How does this Market Snapshot compare to other home evaluation services?

What information do the Market Snapshot maps and graphs include?

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How is the market information in the Market Snapshot relevant to me and my home?

What is my next step if I am considering selling my home?

Glossary Of Terms

What information do the Market Snapshot maps and graphs include?

The map area displays your home address (if you are using the Snapshot to calculate the value of your home) or your chosen area of interest (if you are using the snapshot to investigate an area with a mind towards buying) and all the properties found in the area which match the criteria you specified.

The following are examples of the Real Estate and community information for Marlboro New Jersey.

Population Graph Net Worth Graph

Transportation Pie Chart Asking vs. selling price

The information comes from the local Multiple Listings Service (MLS) database, your area's primary source of real estate listing, transaction and market data. The complete MLS database is only accessible to real estate professionals. You can receive all the information you need to make informed decisions by reviewing the Real Estate and community information for Marlboro New Jersey.

Unlike other sources (like Public Records, which only provide data on Sold Homes), the MLS provides detailed information on homes that have sold, homes currently for sale, homes under contract but not yet closed (pending sales), and homes that didn't sell (cancelled or expired listings). Additionally, the MLS offers analysis of various market trends. So you can be sure that the home and market information I provide to you is the most comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date available for Real Estate and community informtion for Marlboro NJ.

Get your Market Snapshot today, it's easy and it's free.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding Real Estate and community information for Marlboro New Jersey.

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 testimonials written by my first time home buyer customers.

I specialize in providing mortgage rate information for first time home buyers and more often than not the mortgage rate information for first time home buyers meets their needs however; most still require some guidance and assistance with obtaining a mortgage. I can take away some of the stress associated with getting your first home mortgage. As a first time home buyer you will have many other items to deal with, allow me to help you through the entire buying process from start to finish.

First time home buyers frequently take advantage of a free service that I provide called the Market Snapshot. receive a complimentary Market Snapshot, it's easy and it's free!

The Manalapan/Marlboro area of Monmouth County NJ is a wonderful place to live. A commuters delight, the area offers an easy commute to NYC by train or bus. Great school system, lots of restaurants and shopping. I've been a resident in Marlboro for over 20 years, I love it.

Please feel free to contact me for assistance. If you've gotten this far, you're well on your way to buying your first home.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Best of luck!

Today's Philadelphia Daily News announced that the Dad Vail Regatta will be hosted this coming May in Rumson, a change of venue after 56 years on Philadelphia's Schuykill River.

The Dad Vail Regatta is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States, with over 100 colleges and universities from the U.S. and Canada. The Dad Vail was held in Rumson one year in the 1930s. Held in Philadelphia since 1953, the two-day event attracted 122 schools last year and draws about 30,000 to 45,000 spectators.

Philadelphia's organizers said city costs have doubled and corporate donations have dipped, and Rumson offered to contribute $250,000 to next year's race. Rumson Mayor John Ekdahl says officials are thrilled and think the event will benefit Rumson and other towns along the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers.

From the announcement:

"Rumson, New Jersey, representatives approached us after learning that we have a need to restore financial reserves and made a very compelling proposal to host the event in 2010," Dad Vail President Jim Hanna said in the release. "Their support will preclude the need for large increases in registration fees to participating crews while continuing to benefit the Philadelphia community rowing programs."

Mayor Ekdahl said hosting the event "gives us and the sport instant credibility in the Two River area."

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High and the borough's recreation department launched the Rumson Fair Haven Crew program three years ago, although the team is entirely self-supporting, receiving no funding from the RFH school budget. For more information on Rumson Fair Haven Crew, visit http://www.rfhcrew.com

Please join us on May 7^th and 8^th 2010 for the 72^nd Dad Vail Regatta. Watch as information becomes available on the Dad Vail Regatta.