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RE/MAX Classic Group
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Foreclosure is an awful thing to go through. We are here to do everything we can to help you avoid that. This economy and real estate market has affected millions of Americans, and you are NOT alone.
We are ready to take the time with you to explain your options, even if that means KEEPING your house. Our goal is to help you avoid foreclosure, NOT to sell your house unless absolutely neccessary. If you decide that selling is your best option, we have the training and expertise to guide you through the process and get the property closed via a short sale. While we cannot guarantee any result, we CAN guarantee that we will listen, and do everything in our power to help you.
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Sean Carroll - Realtor, Associate
RE/MAX Classic Group
908-898-0800 (office)
908-376-1569 (direct)
By popular demand, we are pleased to release the market data for Scotch Plains and Fanwood, NJ. Remember that each real estate market is highly localized, and so as we expected, the data varied quite a bit from neighboring towns.
To view detailed numbers click the link below:
Scotch Plains and Fanwood Real Estate Report
Check back frequently for more local real estate information about YOUR town!
Sean Carroll, Realtor
RE/MAX Classic Group
We have just completed the analysis of the Westfield NJ Real Estate market and compared it to a year ago, and also compared it to the peak of 2005-2006. There are some interesting statistics that can help you if you are a buyer or seller in today's real estate market in Westfield, or even if you are a homeowner who is just curious.
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With the terrific loan programs still available for qualified buyers, the $8000 tax credit for first time buyers, AND prices at a 20-30% discount in our market. It is a FABULOUS time to buy now and try to close before November 30. One of my clients shared with me today however that they felt if they waited another 6 months, they could save an additional $10,000 to $20,000 in cash to help their buying power. I told them I completely respected that decision, and its never a BAD idea to save money for future purchases.
What I also shared with them however is that they need to keep an eye on the interest rate environment, because that perceived increase in purchasing power can all but be wiped away if the rates go up even slightly.
For the purposes of this illustration. I am using rates based on the 5 year ARM, since thats what this client was considering. I am not a mortgage banker or broker, and the rates used here may not reflect actual rates for you, but it will work for the purposes of the illustration.
Mortgage Amount: $228,000
Today's Rates: 4.25% on the 5 year ARM
Payment is $ 1121 per month for principal and interest
If the rate goes up by just three quarters of a percent to 5.00%. To get that same payment, watch what happens:
Payment $ 1116/month for principal and interest
Rate 5.00%
Mortgage Amount: $208,000
So if you saved an additional $20,000, but the rate moved up by just .75% (which is not a big adjustment in this type of economy), you have not gained any additional purchasing power, as to get the same payment, you have to now borrow $20,000 less. This same argument also holds true that if prices come down another $20,000, if the rate goes up, it offsets that reduction in price.
Now is a GREAT opportunity. I'm not here to pressure you into anything...I am just here to show you why now presents a unique chance to be a homeowner, AND possibly receive $8000 as a free incentive to buy a house. This has never happened before in our history, and who knows when it will happen again. Rates may not go up tomorrow, but they WILL go up at some point in the near future I believe. How much to you want to try to time the market?
Sean Carroll - Realtor, Sales Associate
RE/MAX Classic Group
908-898-0800
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Team Carroll - We specialize in Cranford, Westfield NJ and surrounding areas as THE local experts on the Cranford and Westfield NJ Real Estate Market. Certified Distressed Property Experts (CDPE)
As a resident of Westfield, NJ, I pride myself on being the local specialist for my neighbors, friends, and new clients in the Cranford, Westfield, Scotch Plains Area. I am a former public school teacher in the Union County area, and the skills I gained as a teacher help me tremendously as a Real Estate Agent.
I believe in providing my clients with as much information as possible. Whether through e-mail searches, online market analyses, or searching the MLS through my website, I believe it is important to give my customers the type of service I would expect from a real estate agent.
I always want to treat people with kindness, courtesy, and respect. By selecting me as your Realtor, I am confident that you will feel as if your needs are my number one priority.
Visit my homepage at http://www.TeamCarrollNJ.com to view properties, and other great free services that I provide for my clients.
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Sean is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). We are passionate about helping homeowners AVOID the devastating consequences of foreclosure.
What Is a CDPE?
The Developers of the Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation (CDPE) believe that in almost all cases the best person for a homeowner in distress to speak with is a well informed Licensed Realtor® that has the tools needed to help that homeowner find the best solution for their situation.
Foreclosure is a devastating financial and emotional process for a homeowner to go through, and in many cases they do so alone and without help of any kind.
An Agent who has earned the CDPE Designation has dedicated their time and effort to understanding the issues distressed homeowners are dealing with. The CDPE Professional is an agent who understands the full range of solutions and is ready to help.
While experiencing financial distress is difficult for any family, the process of finding a real estate professional shouldn't be, Selecting a CDPE agent ensures you are dealing with a professional ready to address your needs.
What Makes Team Carroll the Best Choice for You?
Realtor Code of Ethics
Call Sean Carroll today for all of your real estate needs for Cranford, Westfield, Scotch Plains NJ and surrounding areas.
We just wanted to extend our sincere gratitude to you for all of your efforts and hard work that went into finding us our first home. You were relentless and never lost hope that we would find the right place, even when we thought it was just not meant to be. We cannot thank you enough for all of your support and willingness to be there throughout the entire arduous process. All things considered, we believe that it was you that made it a positive experience for us in the end. We just want you to know that you will be the first person we think of to recommend if any of our friends/family need a realtor! And of course, it goes without saying that we plan to use you for any of our future real estate endeavors. - Erin and Vincent B - Hillsborough, NJ
Keith and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your outstanding support! Throughout the entire house-buying process we have been impressed with your thoroughness, kindness, honesty, knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile on our behalf.
You offered us an objective viewpoint on each house we toured, thereby helping us with our decisions. Furthermore, we were consistently impressed by your willingness to research our questions and concerns without hesitation.
Your generosity didn't stop there, you also took it upon yourself to take and send us digital pictures of homes we were interested in when we could not make it into town.
We really appreciated how comfortable you made us feel during the whole process. You were expedient in returning our calls, searching for properties, and setting up tours.
In finalizing all the detailed work involved in closing the deal and completing the contracts, you were very helpful and were on top of all closing requirements.
It has truly been a pleasure working with you and we can not thank you enough for all of your effort and hard work.
We will recommend you to anyone looking for a highly effective and reliable real estate
agent. Please do not hesitate to use Keith and me as a reference; we can be contacted anytime!
Best Regards, Keith and Yvonne - Red Bank, NJ
We had seen almost 60 houses when we found Sean. He introduced us to Cranford and showed us all the houses we wanted to see. He was patient, kid friendly and worked diligently for us right up to and after the closing. We still keep in touch with Sean and he is still answering questions and supplying us with info a new home owner needs. - Amy and Rich I. - Cranford, NJ
Just want to wish you a Happy New Year and to tell you how much I appreciate receiving the information you send. You are hardworking and industrious and I hope your earnings reflect this. If I were a business owner, I would like to have only people like you working for me. - Carol G in Summit NJ
You were definitely worth every penny! You really understood me, and what I needed, and I could have never sold my home without you! - Sherry R. in Berkeley Heights, NJ
I would like to express my gratitude and my wife's for all your efforts and patience in helping us along in the process of finding a house that met our needs. Your performance as negotiator was admirable, thereby bringing the other side to accept our offer, not once but twice.
Your opinions and knowledge of the real estate business contributed in grand measure to make the whole process a smooth and palatable experience.
It was pleasant to always find you available with timely communication and updates either by phone or
e-mail. We would certainly recommend you to our friends as the
best buying negotiator and agent that we know.
Best regards,
Jaime and Dennys R. - Rahway, NJ
My husband and I were in the market for a new house so I decided to do some research on line. We had used the same realtor on previous occasions but I felt we needed someone with a bit more enthusiasm for the job. I was surfing the internet when I came across Sean Carroll's advertisement and decided to give him a call.
I was not expecting anything as I am the type of person that prefers to have a recommendation before hiring someone. Not only did Sean promptly return my call but he quickly arranged to meet my husband and me at our house to discuss every aspect of the buying and selling process. Sean stayed for over two hours, answering every question that we had. He never once indicated that we were taking up too much of his time. To the contrary, he made sure that every query we had was answered to our satisfaction before he left. My husband and I decided there and then to hire him as our realtor and it was one of the best decisions we made.
Not only is Sean extremely efficient, he is very enthusiastic about his job, reliable, honest and trustworthy. He never once showed us a home that was out of our budget or out of our desired target area to live. He knew exactly what we wanted and didn't stop looking until he found it. Even when things got a little tense with the sellers of our new home, he was there to smooth things over and to ensure that not only were we happy but the seller also.
In the end the transition from our previous home to our dream home was very smooth and that is all thanks to Sean. In fact at the closing the seller's attorney commented that we had an excellent realtor. He said usually in these situations realtors and attorneys do not get on but that Sean was the exception. He truly went above and beyond what we came to expect from a realtor. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Sean Carroll as a realtor.
Carmel Broderick & Mark McAvey - Cranford, NJ
You are an excellent example to follow in business. You follow up is commendable. You attention to your customer and every detail of the transaction is flawless. Working with you motivates me in my business. I would feel totally confident recommending you to my clients, associates and friends. Well done!
Melanie R. - Scotch Plains, NJ
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