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What’s Happening in Real Estate?
A message from Rismedia* about the Coronavirus and it’s affect on the 2020 Real Estate market. Copied word for word from this morning’s newsletter: As
How is COVID-19 Impacting YOUR Housing Plans?
How is COVID-19 Impacting YOUR Housing Plans? 2020 started out as an awesome year for lots of things, but especially for the real estate market.
Support Our Healthcare Workers
Signs of Hope – I am passing along this opportunity to support our healthcare workers by acknowledging their risk, lifting their spirits and simply saying
Real Estate Transaction Process – Right Pricing
And she continues to practice her video editing skills!
House Selling Process
Things You May Hear Us Say If I had a dollar for every time someone said to me, “I don’t know how you do it”,
Are we Looking at Another Recession?
With so much going on in the world, and here at home in the country – in our states, counties and towns – it is
Basking Ridge Food Drive
Goodwill goes a long way! There is a Basking Ridge food drive happening right now: Feb 21 through March 23; you have an entire month
The Blanchard Team Story – Carl’s Start
I love listening to Carl tell this Blanchard Team story – because it feels good to have inspired his passion. When you call the Blanchard
Fire Prevention Tips
Ten things you can do to prevent a house fire in six scenarios A free burning fire can double in size every 60 seconds. Help
Basking Ridge Real Estate Market Update
Monday, February 10, 2020 Basking Ridge Real Estate Market Update – View on YouTube every Monday morning! Are you wondering what YOUR house is worth?
Current Mortgage Rates – Bank of America
Pricing has remained very attractive with the 10 year treasury currently at 1.59%. This is largely driven by the Coronavirus and could swing higher coming
Basking Ridge Home Sales
In 2019, home prices were up in most markets. Basking Ridge home sales, however, experienced a slight dip in average sale price from 2018. This
Home Inspection Tips for Sellers
Okay, the house is SOLD! You have made it through attorney review, the buyers have applied for their mortgage and they have hired an inspector.
Real Estate Market Update – Basking Ridge
Absorption Rate Absorption rate is a measure of real estate market update activity. It takes into account what is currently on the market and what
Buyers Agents Know When a Comp is NOT a Comp
A while back, I posted a video about using a Buyers Agent when you are house hunting. I did that because I had had a
Whoa – We’ve been gone a whole week!
Crazy how time gets away from you. I understand it’s been a really bad flu season – and I believe it as it has hit
The Blanchard Team Can’t Wait to Meet YOU!
Carl, Gerry and I had another team meeting yesterday. As excited as I was to move my business to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NJ Properties last
Real Estate Market Predictions for 2020
There are a few things that traditionally impact the real estate market – negatively or positively, and sometimes it’s hard to predict. Your interest in
Top Projects for Best Return on Investment
Happy New Year! Here at Basking-Ridge-Real-Estate, we hope you had an amazing break and some fun celebrations. Did the flu skip over your home? We
Basking Ridge Real Estate in Five Years
If you own a Basking Ridge home, you’d probably like to know the answer to this question: What will Basking Ridge Real Estate look like
The Blanchard Team
Wishing you joy and peace and everything you can dream of during this holiday season. We’ll see you in 2020!
Top Three Pitfalls of a(n) (Un)successful Listing
Many home owners are in the planning stages for a Spring, 2020 listing. There are many things to consider in order to make that experience
Last Call for Santa Presents
Tonight is your last opportunity to make an appointment with Santa or a Liberty Corner Firefighter to bring your child a gift this coming Saturday.
Did You Know?
Bernards Township Sewerage Authority, $500/year paid in two installments. Homeowners in Basking Ridge pay $500 per year for use of the public sewer. It is
Happenings Around Town
The Max Challenge – sometimes it feels like my second home. Which is a good thing because it keeps me healthy. You might have seen
Ready to Look at Some Houses?
Let’s talk about making this happen! Feel free to reach out via my website or call me at 908-432-0318. Still want to know more about
Can you Sing?
I cannot. I mean, I really cannot. I can’t carry a tune if you hand it to me in a bucket. My children? They can
Basking Ridge Fundraisers
Fund raising events are part of a community’s landscape. There are several local organizations that are near and dear to my heart and I will
First Time Home Buyer?
Are you a first time home buyer? Got the jitters? I bet you do, but don’t worry, The Blanchard Team strives to put you immediately
November, 2019: Closings
Basking Ridge saw 36 closed sales last month. Inventory levels still strong – indicating an appreciating market. The market for townhouses Under $400,000 is especially
New Price on 12 Frederick Court in Basking Ridge
Helping out a fellow agent – needing to get some more eyes on this wonderful home. Tucked into a private cul-de-sac in Basking Ridge this
How Hard is it to be a Landlord?
I recently shared this information with a client who is considering renting out her condo and I thought it might be useful for someone else
An Update on the Impending Recession
In early September I posted about the upcoming recession and how it might (or might not) impact the housing market. I’d like to revisit the
Agent of the Month – Three Time’s a Charm!
Search for homes: Basking Ridge Luxury Homes, Basking Ridge Condos, Basking Ridge new listings, Basking Ridge Open Houses
Ridge High School A Capella Honors Choir Caroling Season
One of my favorite events of the holiday season! I might be biased because I have a child in the choir, which I don’t hesitate
Did You Know? The first in a Series
First in a series of posts featuring fun facts about Basking Ridge, Jennifer Blanchard, the Blanchard Team, New Jersey, Ridge High School, the current real
Market Update – List Price = $719,000
This was a 30 day market update that I sent to one of my current clients. At the end is a video that describes Market
The Blanchard Team
Providing people like you with an excellent home sale experience since 2002! How did we get here? In 2005, when houses were selling before the
Can I Wait to Schedule the Appraisal?
What happens first, what can wait for what? Appraisals, inspections, second deposits, oh my!! Here’s how it goes: you make an offer, accompanied by a $1000 good
Twelve Common Inspection issues – tips for sellers
Okay, the house is SOLD! You have made it through attorney review, the buyers have applied for their mortgage and they have hired an inspector.
Featured Open Houses – Basking Ridge – November 3
The Blanchard Team will be busy today. Visit us at any one (or all) of the following properties between 1:00 and 4:00 today!
The Fed Cut Rates – Again!
If you watched my video last weekend you know that I shared that the Federal Reserve was meeting this week and that a third rate
Adwerx Works!
Last week I wrote about why I use video in my marketing. Click here to read that article if you missed it! Another tool that
Local Business Shout-Out: Riverwalk Pharmacy in Basking Ridge
I’ve had a lot of reasons to need medication – nothing life threatening (at least once chemo was done!); but enough that I got frustrated
Just Listed in Basking Ridge: 11 Lake Road
This unique bi-level home makes the most of its prime location close to area shopping and recreation. The expansive 0.73-acre lot gives the property a
How’s the Market in Basking Ridge?
Last week I read an article that had been posted in the Bernards InSight Facebook group – it originated on the Hillsborough Patch. The article
Vendor Day at BHHSNJ Basking Ridge, 11/5
There is still time to join us for Vendor Day! For a $50.00 donation to The Sunshine Kids, you can share your business with the
Happenings Around Town – Bernards Township
*** PRESS RELEASE *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October , 2019 Bernards Township Environmental Commission Announces: Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge The Bernards Township Environmental Commission is
Interest Rates – Bank Rate
Mortgage rates jumped across the board this week after positive news from the U.S. trade talks with China. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose this
Mid-month Market Report – October
The following properties closed in the first half of October, 2019. 262 N Maple Ave $665,000 10/1/2019 101 Spencer Road $700,000 10/1/2019 393 Mt Airy
Videos = S.E.O. = Better Marketing for YOUR Property
“Do video”, they said. And I said, “no way, not me”. “Do video”, they said. And I said, “no way, not me”. “Do video, it’s
8 Wedgewood Drive, Basking Ridge – Video
This unique home is a cross between a traditional ranch and a cape cod – offering one level living with a second full bath and
Introducing A Minute with Jen
Yesterday I sent this video to my clients; but the information I will be sharing is not limited to things that will only be of