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.
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In the heart of the Littlebrook section of Princeton, this center-hall colonial sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in beautiful and peaceful tranquility. Four bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, with renovated and updated kitchen and baths. This is a must see and is sure to move very quickly. See more here.
As you may have heard, forecasters are calling for a dramatic drop in temperature as the day progresses. New Jersey could experience record lows tonight and tomorrow. The time to prepare is now. Here are some quick and easy tips to prevent the water pipes in your home from freezing and potentially causing an expensive mess:
- Let cold water trickle from the faucets in your home. Turn off water leading to outside faucets and open those taps to drain any water remaining in the pipes.
- Keep garage doors closed, especially if you have water supply lines in the garage.
- Open kitchen and bathroom cabinets to allow warm arm to reach the plumbing. Be sure to move any cleaners or chemicals out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep your thermostat set to the same temperature throughout this cold spell. You may incur a higher heating bill, but you will be preventing a more costly repair job. If you are leaving town, set the temperature in your home to no lower than 65º F.
This lightly lived-in and impeccably maintained East Windsor townhouse has the benefit of being an end-unit for spectacular light all the day and more surrounding greenery to enjoy from the many windows throughout. Soft and spotless neutral carpeting and doses of fresh color enhance the clean, contemporary atmosphere of the open floor plan. An easy-to-care-for tiled foyer introduces the living room with big bay window and an open flow into the dining room. The kitchen, beyond, has solid wood cabinetry, a wide slider to the outdoors and even more space for serving meals. A tall arched window lights the path to the upstairs, where 2 bedrooms share a hall bath and the master suite has a gleaming white bath with dual vanity, soaking tub and separate stall shower. Tucked next to the attached garage, a covered patio accented with brick imparts a warm welcome. The community of Windsor Meadows is a leisurely distance from the lively shopping area of historic Hightstown. To see more, click here!
This 1880’s Victorian “Grand Dame” sits right on the edge of Hopewell Borough on 4.77 subdividable acres in a highly visible spot that is ideal for a restaurant or B&B endeavor or a myriad of other opportunities. A beautiful building that is currently used as a day spa, a timber wraparound porch provides an inviting welcome and connects to an interior brimming with heritage features. Long hand-blown glass windows, pine floors, pocket doors, and beamed ceilings fill expansive rooms. Second and third floors are currently divided into an owner’s suite and two rentals, one with its own entrance, while the main level houses an updated granite kitchen that could accommodate a small cooking staff plus a large living room and spa facilities. There are six bedrooms and four full bathrooms in all. Parking is generous via two driveways and can be expanded. To get the full story and more pictures, please click here.
In a dramatic about-face for the housing market, sellers are now calling the shots. A survey of more than 2,000 Americans found that 33% of the 365 who were searching for a home have been on the hunt for more than a year and many were willing to make compromises on where they live or the type of home they would buy in order to close the deal. Read more here.
This property is located at 28 Heritage Way in Belle Mead and is where you’ll find me this Sunday from 1-4. It sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and has had several recent improvements. Well worth a look-see. For more info, click here.
You like swimming but it’s winter outside? No problem if your house has both outdoor and indoor pools. But that’s nothing compared to this properties other amenities including 127 acres, stables, pond, home theater, wine cellar, gym and much more. For more info, click here.
While sellers sometimes make emotional mistakes, the reality is that a hot market like today’s creates massive competition among buyers, and can lead to a slippery slope of decision-making that leads to later regrets. Let’s take a look at the most common real estate regrets revealed in this new Trulia report, and what they can teach today’s home buyers about making real estate decisions they feel good about in the long run. Read more here.