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Retail and Investment Property in Cranbury

Posted by Livingston Johnson on September 29, 2015
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One of my listings, this in lovely, bucolic Cranbury, NJ. Find out more about this gem here.

Came to a Fork in the Road… and Took It!

Posted by Livingston Johnson on August 31, 2015
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I’ve moved to the dark side – commercial real estate – where people are sane and don’t work weekends. I now hang my hat at Morford & Dodds Realty, a regionally dominant commercial real estate firm, where I provide advisory and brokerage services to clients big and small. Drop by some time, you can find us here.

Wild but True: Getting Pools off the Ground

Posted by Livingston Johnson on January 2, 2015
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Way cool, very scary: getting pools off the ground…. The latest weapon in the luxury high-rise arms race: a private pool in every unit, on every floor. Click here for more.

When Home Really is a Castle

Posted by Livingston Johnson on December 4, 2014
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Chianti Castello Reale!

Tuscan style medieval home-castle for sale with five acres of formal gardens, vineyard and olive grove in the heart of the Chianti region of Italy restored and listed with the Historical and Artistic National Heritage Trust of Italy. Interested? Click here.

Tiny add-on Homes

Posted by Livingston Johnson on November 30, 2014
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The hottest trend in real estate these days is carving out some space for your in-laws, the Wall Street Journal says.

And it has the potential to lift your home value as much as 60 percent.

Known informally as “in-law suites” or “granny flats” and formally as “accessory dwelling units” (ADUs), these little homes, usually somewhere between 300 and 800 square feet, are going up in backyards across the country. The multigenerational living trend has been picking up steam through the Great Recession, both as millennials return to their parents’ homes and as boomers (and their parents) age. Read more…

Trend to Watch – In-Law Suites

Posted by Livingston Johnson on November 18, 2014
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When it comes to home amenities, a wish list can include anything from a swimming pool to a bowling alley, but recently, another home amenity has become a growing trend as a consideration in new construction and as an addition to older homes; an in-law suite. Read more here.

Commercial Dudes

Posted by Livingston Johnson on November 15, 2014
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Visited Morford & Dodds today, a regional boutique commercial real estate firm. Not only cool digs but a firm imbued with old world ethics and style, a rare combination of client-centricity with a long-term focus. Too bad the industry’s less than stellar reputation doesn’t benefit from more firms like theirs.

Buyers Letters are Risky Business

Posted by Livingston Johnson on October 28, 2014
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I’m really not a huge fan of the letters to start. Let’s just present a strong offer and leave the negotiating to me. I know sellers sometimes like to know who will be buying their beloved home. But, they shouldn’t. First of all, it’s none of their business. Buyers do not need to know about the people selling the house. Sellers should expect the same. Furthermore, both the buyer and the buyers agent may be subject to a $10,000 fine! Read why…

U.S. Home Prices are Cooling Off

Posted by Livingston Johnson on October 28, 2014
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The rate of U.S. home price increases is decelerating, and the home-price slowdown is a mixed bag. Read more here.

Most Efficient and Effective Upgrades

Posted by Livingston Johnson on October 2, 2014
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Selling your home? A few classic — and relatively inexpensive — changes can make a big difference when it comes to how much you’re able to collect from potential buyers.  If you want maximum effect for maximum profit, these six strategic upgrades will give you the biggest return on your investment: See the list here.

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