Kathy Kenney, Realtor Princeton & Central NJ Homes for Sale

For those that prefer to give a Mother's Day gift of flowers that will last for more than a few days, I suggest a visit to Gasko's Family Farm & Greenhouses in Monroe, NJ. I'm not sure how long this garden center has been around, but I can't believe that I never knew about it before now!

This place is huge! Several greenhouses that currently house "annuals", together with perennials and shrubery outside.

Prices are fantastic too! $10 for 8" hanging baskets, $8.99 for flats of 48 annuals, etc. So, put on your walking shoes, grab a large cart and shop for everyone on your Mother's Day list. I can guarantee you will make many trips to Gasko's Family Farm & Greenhouse.

Happy Mother's Day!

Tonight (12/10/10) the Downtown Bordentown Association is sponsoring a "Chocolate Walk." 18 businesses along Farnsworth Ave. are participating where you can walk into the shops and eateries and have Chocolate tasting along the way!

Tomorrow, Saturday evening, 12/11 is the Holiday Historic Homes Tour sponsored by the Bordentown Historical Society. Call Tom @ 609 298 1424 for more information. Tickets are available!

Bundle up and come on out and enjoy the fun. I hear that Chocolate Martinis are on the menu!

I met a prospective buyer a few weeks ago at an open house and immediately put her in touch with a mortgage lender to get qualified. While she qualifies, with a co-signer, she doesn't have the cash available for downpayment/closing costs. She thought she could get 100% financing. No, that ship has sailed! I explained that she would need 3.5% of the sale price and could possibly get a seller's assist for the closing costs, but she definitely has to have some skin in the game. Her dad had offered to be a co-signer (he was the one out looking for a home for her, and called her from my open house), the cash is not currently available. Yesterday she emailed me to say that she has to put the purchase on hold until the Spring, when she will be in a better situation, financially. AND...... she will be contacting me at that time, because I didn't try to "sell" her, instead I educated her! We will be keeping in touch and hope to be out looking for the perfect home next Spring!

Real estate is just a numbers game - Sellers want a high number - buyers want a low number - and I just want you to call my number if you are thinking about either - 609-635-3667.

If you're a buyer or seller in Central New Jersey, give me a call. I will assist you in reaching your real estate goals.

Every Halloween the residents of Thompson Street. in Bordentown, NJ turn their little street into the most popular street in town! Lead by Thompson Street resident, artist and theatrical designer Frank Rios, the residents of Thompson Street traditionally go all out decorating for Halloween with a particular theme, this year it's dracula to bats. It's a sight to be seen, with the residents going all out on Halloween night, handing out candy to the visitors, and just having a good time. Stop by and join in the fun.