Get ready to sell – spruce it up! What you should know about getting your house ready to sell:
A common mistake people make is to spend a lot of money – renovations, new roof, remodeling. While buyers will be impressed with these things, spending $5000 on remodeling will not add $5000 to your sale. Spend as little money as possible, and spend it on cosmetic, readily seen features like interior painting. The time to remodel is when you plan to stay in the house, not when you’re going to sell.
If you think about everything that needs to be done to sell your house, you might throw your hands up in despair, or at least feel some anxiety. Take one step at a time, one small task at a time. Break it down to manageable-sized chores and you’ll have better results.
First things first – have a garage sale. Whatever doesn’t sell needs to be set out for a Disabled American Veterans or any charitable organization. Once the clutter is cleared away, it will be easier to see what needs to be done.
This is your first impression, so it had better be a good one.
Edge, mow and fertilize the lawn regularly. Make sure it’s well watered and reseed any sparse areas.
Put a bright coat of paint on your mailbox.
Trim hedges, weed lawns and flowerbeds, and prune trees regularly. Cut back overgrown shrubbery that looks scraggly or keeps light out of the house.
Buy a new welcome mat.
Check the foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks and crumbling, and reseal if possible.
If you have siding or brick, power-wash it. If you have a painted exterior, consider repainting in a neutral shade. This is especially important if there is any peeling.
A place to call home ….a beach house all year round with the ocean as your backyard – this townhouse community known as “Sea Bright Village” is the best kept secret on the Jersey Shore
Spacious with plenty of natural light townnhouse community in Sea Bright NJ. Sea Bright Village is a fee simple ownership complex with low maintenance fees. The complex is located on Ocean Avenue (ocean side) – a great location for beach lovers!
This Sea Bright NJ townhouse for sale with ocean beach only steps away features 2 bedrooms, each bedroom has its own full bathroom, open floor plan throughout, living room has fireplace and leads to a private paver patio, 2 nice balconies, one car garage. Upgrades include newer roof, new furnace and air conditioning. Enjoy great location in Sea Bright NJ close to finest restaurants, shops, beaches, and….NYC high speed ferry close by in Highlands NJ.
Contact Diane B Kaplan your New Jersey Shore Realtor at 732-672-0409 Cell – call or text for details or for tour of waterfront area and preview properties for sale. Diane B Kaplan is your Go To Realtor; search for all MLS listings and get more information as needed. Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Highlands and Sea Bright NJ are places to be along the Jersey Shore. New attractions and new buildings will amaze the beach lover.
I went to see a beautiful condo unit at the Diamond Beach Condominiums in Long Branch NJ – the unit is located at the front of the building with ocean views. Open floor plan affords spacious living/great room featuring hardwood floors, state of the art kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The perfect place to call home at the shore since it is located across from the Atlantic Ocean and only a short walk to Ursula Plaza where you can get delicious food, pastries and so much more…..
Diamond Beach located at 432 Ocean Blvd. in Long Branch NJ – 2 Bedroom, 2-1/2 baths – See Complete Details Here! Diamond Beach Condominiums community consists of approximately 90 units; units vary in size; amenities include fitness center, inground pool, concierge and each unit has two parking spaces in garage.
Diamond Beach is located across the street from Seven President’s Park in Long Branch NJ. This location is super for water lovers and beach lovers. Seven President’s Oceanfront Park is encompassed on 38 acres on the Atlantic Ocean; includes swimming, food concessions, restrooms, fishing and more…..
Surf and Sun and Fun…
Are you looking to buy a single family or condo near the Ocean? Call your New Jersey Shore Realtor, Diane B Kaplan, at 732-672-0409 or click here to find a home online.
Enhancing your front yard can make people stop and stare especially if the colors are bright….remember, it doesn’t have to cost a ton of money!
Some examples for sprucing up your curb appeal include: paint the front door, trim or shutters; change your mailbox; plant a tree; install some flower boxes; plant some flowering shrubs with vibrant colors; clean up sidewalks; add decorative rocks to flower beds; trim hedges and cut lawn; make all repairs to all sidewalks; add rock garden.
There are many ways to spruce up your house inside and out; attractive curb appeal increases the value of your house and makes it stand out among the competition. Be careful not to jump too quickly into a project – think carefully about your house and what it looks like now and what you want it to look like after you add your enhancements; whether landscaping or painting (choose colors wisely).
4th of July 2016 OCEANFEST – fireworks at 9 pm………..
Come join in the biggest July 4th celebration on the Jersey Shore this July 4th…..
Ocean Avenue
Long Branch, , NJ Monday, July 4, 2016| 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
FIREWORKS starting at 9 pm
“It’s the biggest seasonal event on the Jersey Shore — in fact, it’s the biggest Independence Day celebration anywhere in New Jersey, and it happens every July 4th right here in Long Branch. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.”
Each year since 1990 hundreds of people have come from near and far to Long Branch’s oceanfront promenade on July 4th …… this is an all day festival that excites the spirit to capture the summer season in full swing.
Hope to see you all at this year’s Oceanfest – Happy July 4th!!!
I was impressed when I entered this oceanfront unit at the Admiralty in Monmouth Beach NJ. This oceanfront condo for sale in Monmouth Beach NJ has the best location – direct ocean views. Upgrades galore in this beautiful home featuring granite countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, custom bar with granite counter top with wine cooler and open floor plan.
Wake up to beautiful sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean!
This is a two bedroom condo – call your NJ Shore Realtor – Diane B Kaplan – 732-672-0409 – for personal tour of this unique oceanfront property.
What’s my home worth?…. I hear this question often and a lot of home owners are still under water with their home values. According to the Asbury Park Press story posted on Sunday January 31, 2016, “values tick up, but still lag from market heyday”.
Since 2005 homeowners are watching and waiting for home prices to come back up to the market prices back in 2004-2005. Home prices are still not where they were before the bubble burst but, rest assured, prices are climbing. Certain areas have a better growth rate, but all in all, prices are up.
iPlay America in Freehold will transform this October to iPlay America’s Spooky Spooktacular Halloween! All month long starting October 2nd-November 1st experience a Halloween event like no other in Central NJ. This family friendly event features OVER 50 live show performances, Trick or Treat Trail, decorations and Halloween themed activities for all. Join us in our restaurant Game Time Bar & Grill for Spooktacular food and drink specials. This Halloween experience is one you don’t want to miss! – See more
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.
Beautifully Landscaped! Landscaping Your Property Adds Value.
Beautifully Landscaped! Landscaping Your Property Adds Value.
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!
Times are a changing……every homeowner should take a look around and make a few simple changes around their home to protect the environment. Making some changes to have a greener home can not only save you money but help combat global warming. Do you know what the key is to making your home greener? The answer is efficiency. Being efficient in anything makes whatever you are doing a little better.* Lighting – replace your incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent light bulbs.* Timer Thermostats – Install programmable thermostats and set your thermostat down some degrees while you sleep and during the day when you are at work. Setting your thermostats down just 5 degrees will save you big.
* Cover Drafty Areas – Plug and seal areas around doorways, windows, electrical outlets, plumbing openings. This save you big time.
* Water Heater Insulation – Insulate around your hot water heater and pipes around the water heater.
* Energy Efficient Appliances – remember to select ENERGY STAR when purchasing a new furnace, hot water heater, air conditioner, etc. You will save about 10 to 30% on operating costs vs. non-energy efficient units.
These are just a few changes that you can make to save energy costs and you will be amazed at just how fast your savings can add up. We can all do a little to save our planet and money, too.
I went to see a beautiful condo unit at the Diamond Beach Condominiums in Long Branch NJ – the unit is located at the front of the building with ocean views. Open floor plan affords spacious living/great room featuring hardwood floors, state of the art kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The perfect place to call home at the shore since it is located across from the Atlantic Ocean and only a short walk to Ursula Plaza where you can get delicious food, 
4th of July 2016 OCEANFEST – fireworks at 9 pm………..
