Franklin Township, NJ

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79 Claremont Road, Franklin Park, NJ 08823

This small 3/1 Ranch on a great wooded corner lot (almost a 1/2 acre) may be just what a buyer needs. HOME WARRANTY included.

Located in one of the most desirable sections of Franklin Township, you can leave the car in the garage because this home is within walking distance of the elementary school, shopping and public transportation to New York City.

ASKING ONLY $325,000

Broadband service tops the list among current users

A national study of U.S. broadband consumers by RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting shows that 82% of those buyers who have had broadband service over fiber all the way to the home rank it as the leading real estate development amenity. Four other key prospective features ranked lower among buyers shopping for a new home. In another RVA study, very high-speed Internet-such as over fiber-ranked second only to landscaping and setting on a list of 23 amenities, ahead of features such as pools, home automation, shops, a fitness center, a dog park, a golf course, Wi-Fi at the pool area, day care or concierge services.

A national random survey of more than 600 fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) consumer users was conducted in May. Respondents were asked a series of perceptual questions and also were asked to test and report their current Internet speeds. Both surveys were done for the Fiber-to-the-Home Council. The survey showed that end-to-end fiber broadband service tops green space, a security patrol, a community pool, a park or a fitness center among sought-after amenities by the home buyers.

Mike Render, CEO of RVA LLC, said: "The indication is that the personal space and connectivity really matter to the home buyer now, compared with public facilities; it's where home owners actually spend their time, and broadband is an increasing part of that time, so they want the best," With the pace of change in both technology and in broadband services, moving into a home that is already wired for the future can be a distinct advantage.

According to Bill Heilig, Verizon vice president of corporate marketing, social trends also affect the quest for fiber-based service. He said, "Teleworking is on the rise again, and nothing beats a 25 or 50 megabit-per-second downstream link for just-like-at-work service,"

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-First-time homebuyer credit. This credit reaches $8,000 for purchases between January 1 and November 30, 2009. Taxpayers must be qualified buyers and satisfy income requirements. Eligible taxpayers also can file an amended 2008 tax return to receive the credit sooner.

July 2009 Franklin Township Monthly Market Report

According to the Garden State MLS, the month of July, 2009 ended with 43 Franklin Township single family residences sold. Sale prices ranged between $171,500 and $715,000 .

The month ended with 400 active listings on the market ranging in price from $119,900 to $1,265,000 The month ended with 55 residential properties under contract.

That's what is happening in the marketplace now, August 6, 2009

If you have a question about a specific property in town, or stats for surrounding areas, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Source: Garden State MLS, L.L.C. **Info. deemed RELIABLE but not GUARANTEED - ALL Room Sizes are Approx.** The links will expire 60 days from 08/06/2009.

What's happening in the marketplace, now - August 6, 2009

According to the Garden State MLS, currently there are two (3) homes actively listed for sale in this Franklin Township Townhouse development, at the time of posting. The three available are one 2-story townhouses with 3 bedrooms-2.5 baths and two single level ranches with 3-bedrooms-2 baths. View these active listings.

There is one new listing since my last report to you on July 6, 2009. The three actively listed home prices range between $249,000 and $309,000.

There have been no Carriage Homes at Quailbrook sales since the last report. One property is currently under contract for sale.

That's what is happening in the marketplace now, August 6, 2009.

If you have specific questions about a Carriage Home proprerty or any local property, email me at: mjadams@century21.com or call (908) 583-0409.

Source: Garden State MLS, L.L.C. **Info. deemed RELIABLE but not GUARANTEED - ALL Room Sizes are Approx.** The links will expire 60 days from 08/06/2009.