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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Rumson Real Estate Trend Update

Blogger explains post-Sandy numbers

Friday, May 3, 2013

Rumson Real Estate: Must-Know Facts

Eight things you need to know about the Rumson market

Friday, April 26, 2013

Rumson Curb Appeal: Plant a Tree!

Celebrate Arbor day and give your home curb appeal by planting a tree.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Fair Haven Homes Selling at Above Asking Prices

The real estate market in the area has improved drastically

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Selling a Home in the R-FH Area with Photos

Selling? Take lots of quality photos.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

What a CRAZY Real Estate Market!

Homes in Rumson, Fair Haven are selling

Friday, March 22, 2013

Rumson's Resources Real Estate Wins Humanitarian Award

The award is bestowed by the American Red Cross

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Newest Real Estate Agent in Rumson

Maggie Kemler comes to Resources from Brokers 3

Resources Real Estate in Rumson welcomes Margaret “Maggie” Kemler, formerly of Brokers 3, to the company. “Maggie’s understanding of the market and her experience ensure that both her buyer and seller clients succeed,” said Carolynn Diakon, broker/senior partner.  “She’s a dedicated agent who takes her client’s needs seriously.” Kemler, a full-time real estate professional with 10 years of experience, has a solid history of problem solving and helping her clients achieve their goals.  “I believe that no problem is too great to tackle,” she said. “Creativity and persistence can resolve any issue; and I know that Resources supports my approach to getting the job done.”  “We are excited that Maggie has joined our growing team,” said Thomas …

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Foreclosures Paint a Bleak NJ Picture

Foreclosure filings start to slow in most of the country, but rising in southern New Jersey

The numbers tell a grim story for the Garden State. The tide of foreclosure is slowly receding across many of the nation’s housing markets, but it is still rising across southern New Jersey. While other regions may have higher raw numbers, housing distress was becoming pervasive across the state’s southern counties even before superstorm Sandy, according to participants in New Jersey Future’s 2013 redevelopment forum. And even though big cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas grab foreclosure headlines, South Jersey communities top the list for a number of unfortunate housing market trends, according to Kathe Newman of Rutgers University. “When you combine mortgages that are delinquent by at least 90 days with properties already in foreclosure…

carolynn diakon

10:47 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2013

The foreclosure forecast is really not going to impact our area directly. The vast majority of the pending foreclosures are in urban areas of NJ.   more ›

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Springsteen's Old House for Sale: Should the City Buy It?

Cottage where musician wrote "Born to Run" is up for sale

The Asbury Park Press reported this week that the Long Branch home where Rumson resident Bruce Springsteen wrote some of his biggest hits such as "Born to Run" is up for sale. The cottage, located at 71/2 West End Court, has five rooms, two bedrooms and one bath and is on the market for $349,900, according to the article. Real estate agent Susan McLaughlin of Keller Williams Realty said in the article that she is "hopeful the city of Long Branch would buy the house and turn it into a music(al) heritage destination." We want to know, do you like the idea of the city buying the house and turning into a museum? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

Theresa Battagliotti

7:54 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

It would be fantastic for the Boss to purchase it & donate it to the Sandy ravaged town to document the rich musical legacy of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band! A nice draw for tourism as well!   more ›

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