May 18th, 2012 
Jackie The following is an excerpt from the monthly RE/MAX National Housing Report.
The national median home price rose for the third straight month in April, indicating that a housing recovery is strengthening in 2012. In the 53 metropolitan areas surveyed by the RE/MAX National Housing Report, median home prices were 3.2% higher than March and a solid 5.9% higher than April 2011.
May 15th, 2012 Jackie (Denver, CO) – Among the national real estate franchises, RE/MAX agents continue to be the most productive. In both the 2012 REAL Trends 500 and the RIS Media Power Broker surveys, RE/MAX agents continue to be the clear leaders with respect to agent productivity. The two prestigious annual surveys, which rank performance in 2011, showed once again that RE/MAX leads all national franchises when it comes to helping U.S. homebuyers and sellers.
May 11th, 2012 Tia 
Bravo’s Real Houswives of New Jersey power couple Joe & Melissa Gorga have listed their Montville Township, NJ mansion for $3.8 million with Jerome Salhman, a nearby agent from the RE/MAX Village Square Office in Upper Montclair.
May 2nd, 2012 Jackie Here are a few homes for sale in some of New Jersey’s top ranked school districts. These districts, among many others, have been recognized by multiple sources and publications. With this school year winding down, if you are in the market for a new home that is in one of the top school districts for your kids make sure to start your search with RE/MAX of New Jersey!
Beautiful Original Victorian
Hillside Avenue in Glen Ridge
This beautiful original Victorian home has all the charm you are looking for. Located in the Glen Ridge school district, this house has 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Some amenities include high ceilings, stained glass windows and beautiful hardwood floors. Enjoy the original details and built-ins of this Victorian home. This original Victorian is listed on the market at $799,000.
Courtesy of: Sam Joseph. For more information, visit www.sjoseph-remax-nj.com.
May 1st, 2012 Jackie (Chatham, NJ)–RE/MAX Achievers has a commitment not only to the clients they serve on a daily basis, but to their local communities as well. Robert Oquist, Broker-Owner, is very proud of his Agents and staff.
April 25th, 2012 Jackie (Denver, CO)- The housing industry is staging a recovery with increasing sales and stabilizing prices, according to a national survey of RE/MAX agents. Four out of five agents believe U.S. home prices won’t decline further. In fact, nearly 70% predict prices will go up, led by a strong demand for homes in the low to middle price ranges.
“To active real estate agents, this market is definitely heating up,” said Margaret Kelly, RE/MAX CEO. “They are witnessing a recovery across the country fueled by home buyers and sellers taking advantage of a significant market opportunity.”
April 24th, 2012 Jackie The following is an excerpt from the monthly RE/MAX National Housing Report.
For the second month in a row, home prices have risen higher than a year ago. Median prices in March were an impressive 5.8% higher than March 2011 in the 53 metro areas surveyed for the RE/MAX National Housing Report. February marked the first time in 18 months that home prices rose higher than the previous year, and year-to-year price increases haven’t occurred in two consecutive months since August 2010. Home sales in March were 25.4% higher than February and 1.5% higher than March last year.
April 23rd, 2012 Jackie Spring has most certainly sprung for us nice and early this year! And, while we know your spring cleaning may not quite be underway, maybe some of these decorating ideas will give you a nudge in the right direction.
There are many ways to brighten your home for the changing seasons, and if there is ever a time to add pops of color, this is it! A big spring trend in home decorating this year is color. A lot of our color inspiration comes straight from Pinterest, where we can find enough color palettes to suite anyone’s taste. A Design Seeds favorite of ours is the “fruit star” palette, a perfect match of deep blues and vivid, bright greens that could work as a color pop on anything from a throw pillow to new drapes or even place settings! We also love seeing energetic orange, yellow or pink hues throughout the home as accent colors this spring. And remember, neon is making a comeback; don’t be afraid to try something new this spring – the season is all about change!
Aside from adding color, you can accessorize your home for the season. HGTV suggests trying playful wall decals, whimsy place settings for get-togethers, and floral patterns in items like area rugs or drapes. Even a simple swap to new lampshades or shower curtains can do the trick! They also suggest bringing some nature into the house. Having a simple bouquet of flowers for the table or keeping your fruits and salad greens on display in the kitchen will bring you a constant reminder that spring is here…and it can be beautiful!
Don’t forget about the outside of your NJ home, either. Even though we had a mild winter in Jersey, many gardens still need some TLC before the warm summer months hit us. For those of you with long-standing gardens, and a green thumb, make sure you test your soil to make sure your plants will get what they need throughout the season, clean your garden area and make sure you water! If you don’t have the best luck with perennials or you just enjoy having a new landscape each year, head to the market for some colorful annuals to brighten the yard and make your home more inviting.
It’s all about color, change and making an inviting and invigorating space for yourself and your guests this spring! Let us know what your favorite decorating ideas are and feel free to send us your photos!
April 16th, 2012 Jackie To buy or to rent? That is the question. According to the recent Winter 2012 Rent vs. Buy Index released in March by the real estate company Trulia, it is a better investment for people to buy as opposed to rent. Why you may ask? In the long run, it will be a better investment for the buyer. From results found in the Winter 2012 Rent vs. Buy Index by Trulia, prices of mortgages and rent are fairly similar. Looking into the future then, why not take the plunge and purchase? With the market beginning to slowly recover, real estate experts believe this is the time to buy while the prices of NJ homes are at reasonable prices.
April 13th, 2012 Jackie (Ocean Township, NJ) – RE/MAX Gateway in Ocean Township will be hosting a Zumbathon to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network on Sunday, May 6 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The event, sponsored by Wells Fargo, will be held at Bar Anticipation located at 703 16th Avenue in Lake Como.
