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Sold! 93 East 9th Street, Clifton, NJ

New Price $249,000-Lodi

Updated 1 family home in Lodi with 2 bedrooms, living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and immaculate ceramic tiles. Great backyard for entertaining with fire pit and new deck. Garage with 3+ car parking driveway. Call 973-278-3600 for more details and to schedule showings.

Open House- Updated Cape Cod- $269,000

OPEN HOUSE- 15 Washington Avenue in Elmwood Park. $269,000 Updated Cape Cod 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and living room.Full-unfinished  basement. Above ground pool. Driveway parking for 4+ cars. Call 973-278-3600 for more info.

Mortgage Monday: Top 10 Rules

Happy Summer 2014

Happy Summer from your friends at Golden Image Realty!

Decorating Ideas: Coffered Ceilings

Decorating Ideas:
A COFFERED CEILING is one of the most popular ceiling designs today. They feature repeated sunken square or rectangular panels. The light fixture/fan is usually hung from the center panel while the other panels are sometimes designed with recessed lighting. A coffered ceiling creates the character of a room and requires very little decor to do so.
Check out this gorgeous room with a Coffered Ceiling, dark wood floors, white trim and grey walls.

It's Mortgage Monday!

It's Mortgage Monday!

Hi everyone and Happy Monday! Check out this week's pick:

 
Meet Edwin Plata from Ambersky Mortgage:
I'm a mortgage professional with Amber Sky Home Mortgage (Direct Lender) in Elmwood Park, NJ. For the last 10 years I've been using my finance/economics background and attention to detail to serve northern NJ residents in obtaining the lowest rate/fee mortgages available using our wholesale model of doing business. My clients are my top priority and from start to finish I am there to guide them and answer any questions so that they choose the best mortgage for their situation. I help my clients put their best foot forward in obtaining their mortgage and help take the anxiety and worry out of the home buying process by working closely with the buyers and their agents, 7 days a week. Call me for the best rates and best home buying experience.

Happy Friday! Get Social with Golden Image Realty

Happy Friday!
We are live on twitter today answering any and all real estate questions for Find-Out-Friday! Tweet us your real estate question(s) @goldenimagenj #fof

Visit our Open House in Lodi
Saturday, May 17th 11-2
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NEW listing coming this week! Updated 1 family home in Elmwood Park with 3 bedrooms, spacious layout, garage and parking. A must see! Check in daily for more info!

Be sure to check in on Mortgage Monday for Mortgage info and advice. We will be featuring a new Mortgage Rep every Monday.

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Moving this Summer? Here are 10 Tips!

10 Summer Moving Tips by realtor.com

How to prepare for a seamless transition

If you're moving this summer, the busiest season for moving, you know how daunting it can be. But if you create a blueprint for your move, the transition from house to house will go more smoothly.

 

Here are 10 things you can do to prepare for a seamless transition.

 

1. Full serve, partial serve or a do-it-yourself move.  Can you do it alone or should you hire a licensed moving company for a full-service or partial-service move?  This is one of the first and often most difficult questions soon-to-be moving households face. The answer depends on your lifestyle, household size, budget and amount of time you have to get everything accomplished. Get written quotes from at least three licensed moving companies so you know you’re getting the best deal based on your specific moving needs.  Moving yourself or doing a partial-service move?  Packing calculators can make it easier to estimate the amount of boxes and packing materials needed.

2. Plan to unpack BEFORE you pack. Take photos of each room in the new home before you arrive with furniture, plants, appliances and family in tow. Write down on a clip board where each item should go in your next home before packing, and carry it with you on moving day. List out the major items that need to be assembled first. As you place each item in its new room, cross it off the list and you will be one step closer to enjoying your new home.

3. Be strategic about packing.  If you have more than a month to ‘pick up and move’, start early.  Complete a free change of address and schedule utilities ahead of time at Moving.com.  Start packing early.  Whether it’s one room, one cabinet or a drawer at a time, weed through what may be years of accumulation.  As you’re going through your belongings, divide everything into these helpful categories:  donate to charity, give to a friend, recycle, trash, pack now, or keep handy until moving day.  You’ll be surprised at how much you can donate, recycle or give to friends.  And, you’ll not be overwhelmed with the task at hand three days before you move. 

4. Moving is NOT child’s play. Plan ahead. Consider daycare on moving day, or get help from a friend or family member.  Provide lunch or some other appropriate thank you gesture if you do call in a favor. If that’s not an option, prioritize setting up safe places for your children to play in the new home on moving day so they’re not underfoot.  This will help everyone remain happy and calm on moving day.

5. Don’t fight with Fido. Sometimes we forget that all the packing and constant in-and-out of visitors is stressful for animals. Consider checking your pet into a daycare facility, or setting up a time for a friend to take them or check them into petday care. Don’t let your four-legged best friends get lost in the shuffle and remember to make day-of moving arrangements.

6. Keep track of small parts. Some items need to be broken down into pieces when moving, but do you know what to do with the small screws and washers that you end up with? Rather than tape them to the furniture, which can result in losing them, put everything in a baggie that is clearly marked and sealed. Keep all of the separate baggies together in one box on moving day and personally take it with you to your new home.

7. Take pictures of electronic hook-ups. Hooking up TVs, DVRs, home theater systems and computers can be challenging. Before unplugging any wires for the move, take a photo of the connections, print them out and label them in detail. This will create fewer headaches when setting up technology in the new home. Keep track of all loose wires using baggies or boxes that are clearly labeled, and personally carry these easy-to-lose items on moving day.

8. Packing cleaning products and toxins. Products such as detergents, pesticides and paint are heavy and unwieldy to pack. Dispose of as many as possible before the move in an eco-friendly way.  Call your city’s waste disposal department for guidance on proper disposal. For items that must be transported, pack them in a small box within a larger box for protection against leaks. Don’t overstuff boxes with these items! Consider marking these boxes in a different color, and seal them extra tight. Keep them separate from the rest of the boxes, particularly if you have kids and pets.

9. Consider getting full value insurance protection. If using a professional mover, it may cost a few dollars extra, but it provides peace of mind and eliminates later annoyances. Investing in full value protection means any lost or damaged articles will be repaired or replaced, or a cash settlement will be made at current market value, regardless of age. It's important to note that the required minimum coverage of 60 cents per pound would not cover the replacement cost of more expensive items such as a flat screen TV if damaged in transit.

10. Know your rights. If using a professional mover, research your rights as a consumer with either the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for interstate moves or contact the state agency within the state in which you reside for moves within state. Also, enlist the help of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or local law enforcement if the moving company fails to live up to its promises or threatens to hold your belongings hostage. FMCSA requires interstate movers to offer arbitration to help settle disputed claims.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®

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8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®                      by Realtor Magazine

Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here's why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.

1. Navigate a complicated process. Buying or selling a home usually requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multipage settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes.
2. Information and opinions. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They’ll also be able to provide objective information about each property. A professional will be able to help you answer these two important questions: Will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?
3. Help finding the best property out there. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your REALTOR® to find all available properties.
4. Negotiating skills. There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession, and inclusion or exclusion of repairs, furnishings, or equipment. In addition, the purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.
5. Property marketing power. Real estate doesn’t sell due to advertising alone. In fact, a large share of real estate sales comes as the result of a practitioner’s contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, and family. When a property is marketed with the help of a REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.
6. Someone who speaks the language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s important to work with a professional who is immersed in the industry and knows the real estate language.
7. Experience. Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each purchase. Even if you have done it before, laws and regulations change. REALTORS®, on the other hand, handle hundreds of real estate transactions over the course of their career. Having an expert on your side is critical.
8. Objective voice. A home often symbolizes family, rest, and security — it’s not just four walls and a roof. Because of this, homebuying and selling can be an emotional undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they’ll every make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you stay focused on both the emotional and financial issues most important to you.

Earth Day 2014

 Happy Earth Day!

Do your part!

 

The TOP 5 of the BEST places to live in New Jersey.

According to a poll taken by Money Market Magazine in March, here are the results for the TOP 5 of the BEST places to live in New Jersey:

Monroe- Empty nesters flock to Monroe. The town has more active-adult developments than any municipality in the state, comprising 50 percent of the local housing stock. As a result, almost half the population is 55-plus.

Hoboken- Best place for singles, simply buzzes with life. With easy access to public transportation and a plethora of restaurants and bars, Hoboken has been transformed from a blue-collar town to a bedroom community for young, professional singles.

Upper Saddle River- New Jersey's most affluent town, situated just south of the New York border, Upper Saddle River is a five-square-mile town whose residents—many of whom are doctors, Wall Street professionals and successful entrepreneurs—are the most affluent in New Jersey, with a median household income of $180,429.


Oakland- Best for young families, located on the western edge of Bergen County, Oakland is woodsy and a bit remote, but its midsize homes, good schools and low crime rate make it popular with young families.

Warren- Top Town in Central Jersey, volunteerism is a way of life in Warren, and the people of the top Central Jersey town make it what it is. From the coaches in the recreation department to emergency services personnel to Warren’s various boards and commissions, the vast majority of hours are put in by volunteers.

A little about Golden Image Realty...

Golden Image Realty was founded by Nicholas Todaro in 1987. After working as a Real Estate Salesperson, Nicholas had a passion to open up his own office, where he can help people and share his achievements with his clients and future customers, with a satisfying outcome. Now with a family like environment, expertise quality service and the most updated access to Real Estate information, he has built a winning brand of Real Estate.

Our main goal at Golden Image Realty is SUCCESS! We believe that accomplishing results comes from knowledge and experience. We are ready to help you reach your purpose, in any kind of economical market. Our Real Estate Consultants and Sales Representatives strive for excellence. We are not a huge office where you will just be another number, we take pride in every client and customer that comes through our doors.

Call us for all your Real Estate needs today; we are only a phone call, email and/or text away!

3 NEW LISTINGS!

3 New Listings!

Buying or Selling? We can help!

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24 Hours Notice.

2 Two Families & 1 Three Family

1007 Madison Avenue

18 Pennington Street

87 Sherman Avenue

Golden Image Realty is ready for the Spring Market!

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