News was out that the real estate market was picking up.  Mary and Jim, who had been neighbors for years with nearly identical homes, decided it was time to sell, both with the same agent and broker.  With the positive news, Jim decided to price 5% above what his agent suggested (after all, he wanted negotiating room and the home had many nice features).  Mary, on the other hand, followed her agent's advice on price.  While Mary quickly received multiple offers and ende [...]

For several years, the community of North Brunswick has waited in anticipation for what would come of the Johnson & Johnson property along Route 1.  Would it be a Transit Village with a train station?  How would it affect the surrounding area?  Ultimately, when would it all begin?  Recently, the North Brunswick Sentinel reported new progress in the path forward, with the possibility of breaking ground later this year.  Here are some of the latest details from the [...]

As the market changes, the choice is clear, say hello to good "buys" and that's exactly what buyers did at the (NAR) National Association of Realtors sponsored Open House Weekend on April 28th and 29th designed to increase consumer awareness of the benefits of buying a home now. Gloria Zastko and Andrew Zastko, co-owners of Gloria Zastko, Realtors reported a very successful open house weekend with dozens of potential buyers attending their over 15 properties open for inspection [...]

The Zastko Report April 2012 As the spring market moves along, we continue to see movement in real estate, not only locally, but also on the national scene.  What's happening specifically and what's the impact for the future?  What are the financial experts saying about the outlook on today's prices?  Why are so many houses failing to make it from contract to close, and what can be done?  We answer all these questions and more on the Zastko Report, with Andr [...]

A golden opportunity awaits those desiring the perfect multi-generational home. This 11 room, 5 bedroom 3-1/2 bath delight exudes pride of ownership. One enters a spacious tiled center hall leading to a magnificent kitchen, a banquet-sized dining room, large living room and a grand family room off the kitchen with a wood burning fireplace. This impressive main level is completed with a library or office, laundry room, and guest bath. There is an inviting porch off the family room offering quie [...]

For those desiring the ultimate in home and location, this executive 13 room estate home says it all.  It is located on a 2.54 acre elite culdesac setting and boasts approximately 5,555 sq. ft. of luxurious living space.  Exquisite detail and custom quality construction are evident throughout.  The original owners have spared no expense on this barely-used beauty! This home boasts 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 baths, soaring 2-story foyer, media room with all high-end theater equipment, gre [...]

In an effort to increase consumer awareness of the benefits of buying a home now, the National Association of Realtors is encouraging Realtors nationwide to hold open houses on Saturday and Sunday the 28th and 29th of April. Gloria Zastko, Realtors is proud to announce its firm will participate.  It is an incredible event for sellers to showcase their homes and for potential home buyers to shop for their new home. "Never in my 40 years of listing and selling real estate have I se [...]

March at Gloria Zastko, Realtors  was in like a bear and out like a bull.  "We're back", says Gloria Zastko, founder and President of Gloria Zastko, Realtors.  Zastko is pleased to report that leading the team in sales was John J. McDonald and in listings was Arthur Napolitano. Napolitano brings over 32 years of professional real estate experience to the firm.  He worked for many years as a broker sales associate and was a partner and trainer for  a loc [...]

Click to view the video Spring has sprung! National reports are that real estate activity is up. Is that what we're seeing with homes in Central Jersey? Andrew Zastko of Gloria Zastko Realtors shares the driving force behind some of the latest trends, as well as some of the opportunities for buyers and sellers in the near future In This Month's Zastko Report: A look back at activity in Middlesex County in January 2012 compared to the year before Why the monthly payment [...]

Gloria Zastko and Andrew Zastko, co-owners of Gloria Zastko, Realtors are delighted to welcome Maria Reynolds to their team of professionals.  Reynolds brings over 26 years of real estate experience.  She worked  as a sales associate with Century 21 and Coldwell Banker Schlott, and spent the last 20 years with Prudential Fox & Roach in North Brunswick.  Maria's background, prior to entering real estate, was in finance and personnel, giving her priceless people exper [...]

The Central Jersey real estate market is turning around..."Relief at Last", says Gloria Zastko, Founder and President of Gloria Zastko, Realtors.  Interest rates are the lowest ever, home prices have stabilized and both buyers' and sellers' pent-up demand are spurring the market.  Right now, the ones making the most of this market are the most informed and educated.  It’s with this in mind that Gloria Zastko, Realtors created their new website, so that [...]

Gloria Zastko and Andrew Zastko, co-owners of Gloria Zastko, Realtors are delighted to welcome  Charles Charneski to their family of Realtors.  "Charneski personifies our company motto "Our People Make the Difference". A 1983 graduate of Kean College with a degree in Management and Finance, Charneski brings over 20 years of professional real estate experience to the firm in both sales and management . His most recent position was as an agent with Remax Platinum in [...]

North Brunswick's 29th Annual Heritage Day is this Saturday!  The day begins at noon in Babbage Park (by Parsons School) with lots of great food, musical performances, art & crafts, horse & buggy ride, and much more!  It's also a great opportunity to meet some of the great businesses and organizations in North Brunswick, as well as to see Timbo the Clown, a yearly favorite of the kids! In the evening at the North Brunswick High School, we'll have a performance b [...]

A classic restored Colonial with 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths in desirable Colonial Gardens of North Brunswick. GINGER BOYLE, A BROKER-ASSOCIATE WITH GLORIA ZASTKO, REALTORS®, HAS JUST LISTED 293 FRANKLIN ROAD IN OLD COLONIAL GARDENS OF NORTH BRUNSWICK. It is not very often that a home such as this offered for sale.  The owners have painstakingly restored this classic colonial with every possible modern day convenience retaining its old world charm.  The location is perfect and th [...]

A MAGNIFICENT VIEW OF FARRINGTON LAKE COULD BE YOURS WHEN YOU BUY THIS 10 ROOM, 2 BATH COLONIAL IN EAST BRUNSWICK ENJOY MILLION DOLLAR PANORAMIC VIEWS OF FARRINGTON LAKE FROM OUR NEWLY LISTED 10 ROOM, 2 BATH, 2-STORY CENTER HALL COLONIAL OFFERED AT  $485,000! Ginger Boyle, a Broker-Associate with Gloria Zastko, Realtors has been chosen to market this one-of a-kind colonial with magnificent views of Farrington Lake. The first floor of this custom-built charmer offers a center [...]

Almost four decades ago, Gloria Zastko started selling and listing real estate.  She quickly became an icon in the industry, winning virtually every sales award.  After 20 successful selling years, on March 15, 1991, Gloria, at age 60, her son Andrew, and a select group of charter members, including Ginger Boyle, Sonya Panson, Lucy Mullica and the late, Carol Latchaw, opened Gloria Zastko, Realtors® . Steadily growing for more than 20 years, this award-winning real estate firm [...]

*SPECTACULAR NEW PRICING* MAE BROOK ESTATES @ NORTH BRUNSWICK... 10 NEW HOME SUBDIVISION NEAR FARRINGTON LAKE NEW EXCITING PRICING STARTING AT $499,000... IMMEDIATE DELIVERY ON MODEL HOME (CEDAR BROOK) SHOWN ABOVE OFFERED AT $529,000. "BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL!!" MLS# 102707 732-297-0600

The heat is on in Central Jersey real estate.  Although there is a deluge of tough news regarding real estate, many major financial resources such as the Wall Street Journal, CBS Money Watch, Forbes Magazine and National  Public Radio all concur in their advice .."It's Time to Buy a Home Now" and it is also a  a time to sell now The lowest interest rates in decades make this the optimum time to move in, up or out.  It is not the price of the home that is i [...]

Location, location, location!  Families who want a beautifully landscaped estate with a swimming pool, barbeque area, and other activities to keep the teens and their friends occupied, will want to consider this 5-6 bedroom estate home at 566 Riva Avenue in the Farrington Lake area of East Brunswick. "This is not just a home," said Andrew Zastko, listing broker.  "It's an estate on a private lot that backs to woodlands.  A luxury-filled 10 rooms, 5-6 bedroom [...]