Manalapan, NJ

It may be November, but the real estate market is heating up!

Maybe it's because of the new homebuyer tax credit, but my phone has been ringing all day with agents making appointments to show my listings! This is great!

It may be November, but it feels like spring!

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If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Marlboro, Manalapan, Freehold or the surrounding areas in Monmouth County, New Jersey, don't wait! There are others buyers and sellers who want to make a deal with you. Call me, and let me help. I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business!

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Lynn Michaels is one of the Top Producers in the Marlboro / Manalapan office of Weichert, Realtors.

Lynn Michaels (Cell) 908-804-3200 (Email) lynnmichaels@hotmail.com (Web) http://www.lynnmichaelshomes.com/

ATTENTION MANALAPAN RESIDENTS:

Don't Forget to vote tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The polls open at 6:00 am to 8:00 pm for Manalapan township. Check for your polling location.

It is important for all voters to familiarize yourself with your ballots and instructions. This will assist you in voting, and will save some time on election day.

Make a difference and vote.....

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Manalapan Township! I live here, I work here and I know this community!

For all your real estate needs, whether selling, buying or just curious, Call Essie directly at 908-596-1801. Esther (Essie) Cruz is committed to providing the best in professional real estate services, and consistently exceeding customer expectations. Servicing, but not limited to, Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties.

FALL AHEAD.....This serves as a friendly reminder that you need to change your clocks back one hour on November 1, 2009 at 2:00 am.

With the Fall time change, we get an extra hour--hopefully of sleep! Also, this would be a good time for you to check the batteries on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.....

Have a Happy and Safe Holloween!

For more information on our local real estate market, or whether buying or selling a home in the Manalapan, Marlboro or Freehold NJ area, call Esther (Essie) Cruz directly @ 908-596-1801 (cell), 732-536-4400 X166 (office), or visit me @ www.EssieNJ.com.

Servicing, but not limited to, Monmouth/Ocean & Middlesex counties.

Manalapan Township! I live here, I work here and I know this community!

The Monmouth County Library will host a Mischief Night costume party 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. October 30th at its headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive.

The festivities for students grades 6 to 12, will include a DJ and emcee, tarot card readers, chances to play The Beatles: Rock Band and other games, costumes contests, refreshments and a goodie bag bar.

Attendees must arrive by 6:30 p.m. in costume and pre-register with the library at 732-431-2222 or sacosta@monmouthcountylib.org.

As everyone in Manalapan Township knows, home prices have declined significantly since the 2007 property revaluation, which was intended to bring all Township property assessments in line with market value.

With homes selling for less than they did at the market peak, many Manalapan homeowners feel their homes are over-assessed and their taxes are too high. In the last couple of years, many residents have appealed their taxes in order to have their assessments reduced.

It has cost Manalapan Township a great deal of money to defend all these tax appeals.

So, the Township has decided to reassess all properties in town to the 2009 market value. When the Township receives state approval, Professional Property Appraisers Inc. will conduct the reassessment. They will not be visiting residents' home for this process.

But don't get too excited, Manalapan residents! When all is said and done, many homeowners may see little change in their property taxes.

You may ask, "How can that be if all the assessments are lowered to today's market value?" Here's why- The Township needs a certain amount of operating revenue, so when all the properties are reassessed, the town will have to change its tax rate so it receives essentially the same tax revenue overall. In other words, if the tax base is reduced, the tax rate will have to be increased in order to maintain the town's revenue stream.

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Lynn Michaels is one of the Top Producers in the Marlboro / Manalapan office of Weichert, Realtors. Whether buying or selling a home in Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold or the surrounding areas, call Lynn for outstanding service and results.

Lynn Michaels (Cell) 908-804-3200 (Email) lynnmichaels@hotmail.com (Web) http://www.lynnmichaelshomes.com/