In a recent article, RisMedia reported that "Existing-home sales were down in September on the heels of a strong gain in August, but remain well above a year ago, according to the National Association of REALTORS®."  But how does our local community in the Brunswick area compare nationally? Unfortunately, when looking at Single Family Home in North Brunswick, South Brunswick, and East Brunswick, not only did the number of home sales decline 20%, but average home [...]

Whether you currently own a home, or are thinking about buying one, mortgages are an important part of the equation.  With all of the changes in banking industry, navigating the mortgage scene can be very challenging.  Here's a fantastic article on Inman News from Tara-Nicholle Nelson on some pitfalls and misperceptions to avoid when considering a mortgage.  Most of all, make sure you have an experience mortgage professional on your side! CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE

GLORIA ZASTKO, REALTORS AGAIN VOTED 2011 BEST REALTY IN CENTRAL JERSEY IN HOME NEWS TRIBUNE READER’S CHOICE CONTEST. In a Home News Tribune Reader’s choice contest, Gloria Zastko, Realtors was again voted Best Realtor for 2011.  Gloria Zastko, and Andrew Zastko, co-owners of the firm, are delighted with this award which the firm has repeatedly received.  Zastko states, “Every day, every hour, we strive to be the best”.   "Becoming No. 1 is an [...]

As many homeowners are deciding whether to sell their home before year end or wait till next year, a big question is what home values will look like over the next six months.  Keeping Current Matters put out an excellent piece, based on predictions from Clear Capital and JP Morgan Chase as to what they see home prices doing and why.  Once you read the article, you'll see why KCM is encouraging home sellers to list now. While national trends are helpful, they are only part [...]

New Jersey has one of the highest rates of mortgage defaults.  While some are working through the process of a short sale, others are electing to stay in their home until the foreclosure process runs its course.  So, at the end of the day, if someone is in this situation, which is the better option? KCM posted a great article by Christopher Reale, Director of Short Sale Operations at Lepizzera and Laprocina Title and Escrow Services, comparing the options of short sales and fo [...]