http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog Real estate Market update , tips Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:11:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en At the beginning of 2008, it was predicted that green national and New Jersey homes would not only become a steady trend, but would also become the nationwide norm. As the home building industry struggled with economic upheaval, the building of green homes was one sector that kept growing.   Energy Star ... http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog/2010/01/26/green-building-still-running-high-for-new-jersey-homes/ Not too long ago the “Greening of America” was just an idea.  Now, it’s a government mandate.  The latest requirements for new construction may just cause the cost of new homes for sale in New Jersey and around the nation to rise.   In December, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced ... http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog/2010/01/20/costs-for-newly-constructed-homes-for-sale-in-new-jersey-may-rise/ Any time supply is bigger than demand, businesses start looking for a way to set themselves apart from the competition.  If you have a Piscataway home for sale, you’re probably doing the same thing. What is the competition like, though? Are you looking for similar houses, similar neighborhoods – or ... http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog/2010/01/13/can-your-piscataway-home-for-sale-beat-the-rising-competition/ Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  Are you wondering what to get your loved one? Buying Piscataway New Jersey foreclosures may not be on the top of your list, but maybe it should be. Do you need some extra room? Is it time to spread out? Are you a ... http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog/2010/01/11/buy-your-valentine-one-of-the-piscataway-new-jersey-foreclosures/ As many Sayreville New Jersey real estate agents will tell you, curb appeal shouldn’t end when the sun goes down. Exterior lighting can be both utilitarian and create a welcoming atmosphere even at night. The huge variety in lighting types will also lend uniqueness to your property and make it ... http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog/2010/01/06/benefits-of-exterior-lighting-for-sayreville-new-jersey-real-estate/ From national and Sayreville & Piscataway New Jersey real estate to the U.S. economy, the predictions for 2010 are in.  Like any predictions, they vary from somewhat bright and cheery to doom and gloom:   CNBC’s Realty Check predicts: ·         the beginning of a housing market recovery mid-year ·         higher foreclosure inventory ·         rising mortgage ... http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog/2010/01/04/2010-forecasts-for-national-and-sayreville-piscataway-new-jersey-real-estate-are-in/ Lots of people think about ways to save the environment in a physical manner such as changing light bulbs from incandescent to florescent and recycling, but many drop the ball when it comes to cleaning their Piscataway & Sayreville New Jersey home. Keeping your home clean in a way that ... http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog/2009/12/28/keep-your-piscataway-sayreville-new-jersey-home-clean-the-green-way/ Yes, it’s time for the Holidays again, which means it’s time to decorate your Sayreville & Piscataway New Jersey home. If you’re big on recycling, use eco-friendly products and try to keep your carbon footprint on a low scale, you may be trying to figure out how you can make ... http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog/2009/12/22/your-sayreville-piscataway-new-jersey-home-have-an-eco-friendly-holiday/ Few questions are more important this time of year than which Christmas tree you should buy for your Sayreville & Piscataway New Jersey home.  There are some things to keep in mind when looking for the perfect Christmas tree, here are just a few:  Real Or Artificial Tree?Real Christmas trees require ... http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog/2009/12/21/should-you-buy-a-real-christmas-tree-for-your-sayreville-piscataway-new-jersey-home/ A recent interview with FHA commissioner David Stevens on CNBC gives hope to Sayreville New Jersey real estate owners with FHA loans. The Federal Housing Administration now covers at least 30% of new home loans, so when Stevens announced that it might not make its 2% capital reserve, people were ... http://freddiemoorer.com/mercercountyblog/2009/12/18/fha-on-solid-ground-hope-for-sayreville-new-jersey-real-estate-owners/