The Zastko Report June 2012 The momentum continues to build in the Central Jersey real estate market.  This month, Andrew Zastko and Cooper Ford discuss the current state of affairs locally, as well as some of the continued challenges.  Also, they highlight their experience with a new, no-PMI program from Sun Home Loans that's helping many buyers save money on buying a home.  Finally, they discuss some helpful tips for buyers preparing to buy a home, as well as sellers p [...]

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 [...]

Dian Hymer, a columnist with Inman News, wrote a fantastic article called Know Risks When Foregoing Inspection Contingency, dealing with the importance for getting a home inspection.  Home inspections generally run no more than $500-600, depending on the size of the home and what additionally inspections you have included.  Considering the size of the investment of a home purchase, along with the potentially high cost of home repairs, it's always wise to get a home inspection bef [...]