Announcing the recent closed sales in the Sayrewoods South neighborhood of Old Bridge Township, New Jersey 08857 zipcode. Sayrewoods South is an 1,800 home sub-division built between 1958 and 1965. You'll find models named Americana, Spacemaker and Brentwood in Sayrewoods South and the houses are traditionally Split levels and Bi-levels. A few custom Colonials and Contemporary-style homes are mixed into this section of Old Bridge NJ real estate for sale.

Closed Sayrewoods South Homes For Sale between November 1, 2009 and January 26, 2010

• #57 York Street, a four bedroom Split level, closed for $368,000 off an original List Price of $379,900 on 11/23/2009.
• #3 Buttonwood Drive, a four bedrooom Georgetown Colonial, closed for $335,000 off an original List Price of
• #16 Wendy Drive, a three bedroom Spacemaker, closed for $380,000 off an original List Price of $399,900 on 11/30/2009.
• #9 Lincroft Avenue, a three bedroom Contemporary Split, closed for $240,000 off an original List Price of $269,900 on 12/2/2009.
• #19 York Street, a three bedroom Americana, closed for $305,000 off an original List Price of $316,000 on 12/22/2009.

Many buyers of Middlesex County New Jersey real estate ask me what the typical discount they can purchase "off List Price?" (Egad, Andrew! Use English!)

The Sayrewoods South Discount

Simply put, how much will the Sayrewoods South seller come down in price to make the buyer's offer work? Each seller's motivation is unique to their financial needs but the average successful offer to original list or advertised price on these five sales is between 90% and 97%.

Days on Market (DOM) in Sayrewoods South

The quickest sale of these five transactions took nine (9) Days on Market to sell, adding credibility to the adage that a right-priced Sayrewoods South home for sale won't stay on the market too long.

Weichert Realtors currently markets seven (7) of the fifteen (15) homes for sale in Sayrewoods South. Please click here for a Virtual Tour of our newest Old Bridge NJ MLS lisitng at #33 Karl Drive. This upgraded and renovated three bedroom Americana is listed for $379,000.

Are you interested in buying or selling a home in the Sayrewoods South neighborhood of Old Bridge? Call Andrew today at (732) 580-0822 or E-MAIL ANDREW.

  Andrew J. Lenza, ABR GRI MBA  Broker Associate
Weichert Realtors, 43 East Main Street, Holmdel New Jersey 07733
Office (732) 946-9400 and Mobile (732) 580-0822 

 (c) Copyright, 2008. Andrew J. Lenza, All Rights Reserved

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Sayrewood, Sayrewood South or Sayrewoods South of Old Bridge, New Jersey is a landing zone for expatriated Staten Islanders and Brooklynites like myself and family. What makes Sayrewoods South Old Bridge homes for sale so attractive is the short commuting distance to lower Manhattan, the convenience of local shopping and schools and, of course, price. (Old Bridge Township is located in Middlesex County.)

You find Sayrewoods South, Old Bridge demographics here.

Consider that a typcial Sayrewoods South home for sale lists between the high $200's and upper $400's; there's a wide range of house, style and upgrades to choose from. Most of the homes located in Sayrewoods South are splits or bi-levels with model names like Americana, Spacemaker and Brentwood.

Property taxes range from $5,500 to $11,000 with the average around $6,500.

List Price by Model

• Three (3) bedroom, two (2) bath Spacemaker models are listed between $335,000 and $350,000.
• Four (4) bedroom, two (2) bath Brentwood models are listed between $375,000 and $390,000.

Again, the Sayrewoods South buyer needs to preview each home in their price range since values fluctuate. For example, one Sayrewoods South home for sale is a four bedroom Spacemaker with two additions for $290,000. Just how large is Sayrewoods South of Old Bridge? The development encompasses 1,800 homes.

Age

The reason for the price variance is if the Sayrewoods South sellers have renovated the home. Most of the original Sayrewoods South houses were built between 1958 and 1965. "New" sells. Today's Sayrewoods South MLS listing buyers gravitate towards upgraded kitchen and baths and appreciate the value of granite and corian (or silestone quartz) over the original formica countertops.

Lot Size

The average size lot of a Sayrewoods South home for sale in Old Bridge measures between 65 by 100 feet or 0.15 of an acre. There are a few lots for sale at 85 by 100 feet or 0.20 acre.

Community

Sayrewoods South offers Old Bridge residents a little league, a men's baseball league, and a flag football league. (There's even a website for curbside garbage collection.) If you buy a home in Sayrewoods South you can also join the Sayrewoods South Facebook group. Firefighting service is provided by the intrepid members of the South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Department.

Weichert, Realtors currently markets seven of the fifteen Sayrewoods South, Old Bridge NJ homes for sale, including our new listing located at 33 Karl Drive.

Are you interested in buying or selling a home in the Sayrewoods South neighborhood of Old Bridge? Call Andrew today at (732) 580-0822 or E-MAIL ANDREW.

  Andrew J. Lenza, ABR GRI MBA  Broker Associate
Weichert Realtors, 43 East Main Street, Holmdel New Jersey 07733
Office (732) 946-9400 and Mobile (732) 580-0822 

 (c) Copyright, 2008. Andrew J. Lenza, All Rights Reserved

Mortgage Interest Rates*

Rates as of Friday, 19th June, 2009:

Conforming APR Payment per $1,000 Jumbo APR Payment per $1,000 30 Year Fixed 6% 6.087% $6.00 6.625% 6.800% $6.40 15 Year Fixed 5.5% 5.643% $8.17 6.25% 6.534% $8.57 30 Year FHA 5.75% 5.835% $5.84 5.75% 6.486% $5.84 5 Year Arm 5.625% 5.710% $5.76 5.25% 5.411% $5.52

*Rates are subject to change due to market fluctuations and borrower's eligibility.

If you are anyone you know are in need of mortgage financing, call me direct at 908 868 0685 or email me at erodriguez@arkmortgage.com

I'm sure you've heard that expression..."the early bird gets the worm"...right? What about "time waits for no one?"

Well both sayings are the truth and nothing but the truth.

When we step up to the plate early(be it in business or in our personal lives) not only do we free up our time to pursue other goals but we also give ourselves a chance to take advantage of great opportunities that may be right in front of us.

Since time keeps moving even when we don't, it's critical to devise a plan of action to help us accomplish our goals in a timely fashion.

Here are my Top 5 tips to help you clear off your plate early in the game, so you can seize the moment and move forward in life and business with momentum:

1. Write it down! Create a "To Do" list. Research shows that when you write something down, your chances of actually following through on the goal are increased dramatically.

2. Schedule it! When you know you have a task that must be completed, be sure to put it on a wall calendar or schedule it in your Blackberry or phone calendar.

3. Tackle the hardest or longest tasks first! If you focus on getting the biggest challenges out of the way first, doing the easiest things later will be a piece of cake.

4. Learn how to delegate! If you find yourself getting stuck on the minor things you need to get accomplished, learn how to delegate that task to someone else who can help lighten your load. Whether it's an assistant, intern, friend or relative...don't be afraid to ask for help.

5. Like NIKE Just Do It! The hardest part of doing anything is taking the first step. Don't worry about doing it "right"... Just do it. If you make a mistake, you can always go back and re-do it.

Stay positive & motivated,

Amber

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