Sunday, November 9th, 2014
Owning a home can be overwhelming when it comes to keeping up with the landscaping-landscaping your property adds value; especially if you live in an area where the climate changes 4 times a year. Every homeowner decorates and furnishes the inside of their home and many times the outside is left unattended or neglected. Remember one thing, landscaping your property adds value. To add value to your home, consider sprucing up the outside landscaping and outdoor lighting adding character and charm before you enter.
Do-it-yourself landscaping may be just want you need to get the outside of your house looking great and landscaping your property adds value. If you’re fairly experienced with soil types and flowering plant styles, then do-it-yourself landscaping can work out perfectly. It is most important that you create an overall plan before you start. Depending on the current condition of your yard and entrance area and your desired end result, do-it-yourself landscaping may be exactly what is needed to get the job done within your budget.
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Beautifully Landscaped! Landscaping Your Property Adds Value.
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Not Landscaped…Landscaping Your Property Adds Value. This property’s value is lower.
Which house would you pick? A picture tells the story…..
A landscape is really a direct expression of a homeowner’s tastes and lifestyle – designing a landscape can be tricky and very time consuming. Even if you’re convinced that you have what it takes for do-it-yourself landscaping, it may be worthwhile to budget a small fee to have a landscape professional help evaluate your ideas and come up with a concrete plan. Planning out the entire project up front will save you time and money down the road keeping mistakes at a minimum.
Get Rid of Unwanted Clutter
It may seem insurmountable to think about do-it-yourself landscaping, but there’s a trick to get your started, Miller says. “You have to look at your yard as a palette, and to do that, you have to get the biggest offenders out of the way,” he says. For example, take a few weekends to clear clutter or remove overgrown elements. “Those are great tasks to do yourself and things that most people are comfortable with,” Miller says.
Even small changes may help you step back and see your landscape with fresh eyes and help you establish a vision, which in turn helps you determine if you can take a do-it-yourself approach to landscaping.
For all your real estate needs contact Diane B Kaplan for a free consultation. Staging available. Landscaping your property adds value!
Thursday, November 6th, 2014
Gorgeous Riverfront Townhouse located at 5 Island View Way in Sea Bright NJ – “Island View Condominiums”…..One of a kind, this unique designed townhouse has been completely rebuilt and decorated by noted Palm Beach designer. This beautiful home features chrome banisters and railings and state of the art kitchen; water views from every room; walk out to patio on river and stylish marble in master bath.
Island View Townhomes are 3 levels with attached garage; complex offers pool, ocean beach access, tennis court, and, is pet friendly. The location is super …..close to wonderful restaurants, marinas, shopping and NYC ferry service. If you are looking for a vacation hideaway this home can be purchased fully furnished.
Call Diane Kaplan at 732-672-0409 for a personal tour! Click Here to see what I see everyday direct from MLS….
Thursday, September 25th, 2014
Welcome to 250 Bay Ave in Middletown, NJ!
Located in a great neighborhood, this cute colonial house is ready for immediate occupancy. The renovated kitchen with newer oak cabinets, a newer dishwasher, newer stove, newer refrigerator and a newer microwave give this Middletown home a breath of fresh air. As I toured this house, it felt peaceful and I felt relaxed, perfect for a new family. The back door of the Middletown home leading to a huge beautiful fenced-in yard sealed the deal in my eyes. There are also water views from the bedroom. Located in Leonardo NJ close to marina and small town square of Atlantic Highlands plus only approximately 15 minutes from Atlantic Ocean. Priced below $200,000 makes this a perfect starter or retirement home. This house has a lot of potential for expansion since it is situated on a large lot surrounded by larger homes. Meaning if your family grows, your home may grow with it.
Peace – that was the other name for home.
-Kathleen Norris
Best Always,
DBK
Saturday, September 20th, 2014
There are many condominium projects along Ocean Avenue in Long Branch NJ (and including From Sandy Hook – Sea Bright, through Monmouth Beach) located Oceanfront. You can choose from small apartment style condos to spacious and elegant townhouses and beautiful high-rises. See many for sale units at HomesInLongBranch.com an exclusive Long Branch Property search option. One Oceanfront condo community located at 675 Ocean Avenue in Long Branch is “Harbour Mansion” in West End. This community is made up of approximately 116 one level units; from small one bedroom units, 2 bedroom units and rare 3 bedroom units.
Offered for sale is a rare find – 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit with ocean views (Click for complete Listing Details). This property is for sale and is priced at only $360,000. The unit needs some updating but is in relatively good condition. Harbour Mansion offers a club room, garage parking, indoor heated pool, and 24 hour security. The Entrance Lobby and Pool area have been redone together with the parking lot, main entrance and ocean beach access boardwalk and cabanas.
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Welcome to Harbour Mansion
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Beach Entrance from Brand New Deck
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Oceanfront Location
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Beautiful Lobby Entrance
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Indoor Heated Pool
The location of Harbour Mansion is key to privacy and shore living since it is a summer’s paradise – walk out and your backyard is the Atlantic Ocean. Sit and relax on the benches or bring your umbrella and blanket and bask in the sun and enjoy cool ocean breezes.
Contact your Long Branch NJ Real Estate Agent, Diane Kaplan, for a detailed list of all condominiums for sale in Long Branch or for a personal tour of Harbour Mansion and see properties that are available for sale. Contact Diane Kaplan for a Right Price Analysis if you are thinking of selling your property. Click here to contact your Long Branch NJ real estate agent and make finding or selling your next home SIMPLE! Also view HomesInSeaBright.com and HomesinMonmouthBeach.com
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Diane@MonmouthBeachAreaHomeSearch.com
Monday, July 28th, 2014
Welcome to 60 Sleepy Hollow Rd. Middletown, NJ!
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth – both financial affluence and emotional security.
-Suze Orman
Tucked in a patch of greenery, 60 Sleepy Hollow Rd Middletown, NJ creates a homey vibe even before one steps foot in the Middletown property. Walking into the Middletown house, the comfortable ambiance get even stronger. The stone fire place located in the center of the living room giving it a rustic look and because it can double as a gas stove, the room may double as a dining room. All the wooden tones throughout the Middletown house provide a sense of escape from the rest of the world. The master suite has an indescribable walk-in closet/ dressing room. The second floor features a studio that is flexible for conversion into a gym, media room, etc. I already fell in love with the Middletown house, then I stepped outside and saw the massive in-ground pool. 60 Sleepy Hollow Rd Middletown, NJ is perfect for a budding family, a couple roommate, or just about any living situation.
For this listing and many more, feel free to contact me at diane@dianekaplan.com.
Best Always,
DBK
