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Planning a “STAYcation” this summer? or just looking for some fun activities in your neighborhood

Many families are choosing to stay put this Summer instead of spending a lot of money on an expensive vacation. Whether this is your plan or not,  there are numerous fun and exciting things to do in our local communities.  Here are just a hand-full of interesting things happening right in your backyard.  So get out and explore your favorite NJ town.   Here are some of mine, my  family, friends and neighbors favorites! Please let me know what you are enjoying in your town this Summer, I’d be happy to post the details.

Morristown National Historical Park   A great day trip for the History buff! Washington’s Headquarters with the Ford Mansion and Headquarters Museum, the Fort Nonsense Unit, and the New Jersey Brigade Area and the Jockey Hollow Unit including the Wick house , five reconstructed soldier huts, and approximately 27 miles of walking trails.
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Repost of RISmedia article – Going Social: How Social Media Enables Real Estate Pros to Build Business

Mortgage rates are at their all time lows!!!

Steve Lupton Loan Officer ISB Mortgage 908-591-4235 steve.l@comcast.net

Steve Lupton sent this email to our office on Friday:

CNBC and Bankrate.com just reported that home loan rates are at their all time lows. Yes, all time lows! This is great news for anyone in New Jersey who has yet to refinance to take advantage of the lowest rates ever recorded, or to purchase that new home or investment property more affordably than ever before.Both 30 Year and 15 Year Fixed Rates clipped down to their lowest levels. All this is incredible as just months ago, many experts had anticipated that rates would be well above 5% this summer and on their way to 6% by year end.  Read the rest of this entry »

Tribute to Short Hills Realtor, Diane Newman

This week, the Millburn/Short Hills real estate community lost a  dear friend, Diane Newman.  I dont know anyone  who didnt love Diane. She was always honest, so giving of herself, really cared about people, and was always such a pleasure to work with. 

We always remember who was nice to us in times that are not easy. Years ago, when I moved to Short Hills,  and had to start my real estate practice over in an entirely different state, when others treated me as a threat, Diane went out of her way to to help me acclimate to my new market. I will never forget her for that. She was always so secure in herself and gave of herself so freely.  She always worked from her heart. 

My heartfelt sympathies go out to her daughter and real estate partner, Amanda, and the rest of her family. Diane will be missed by everyone she touched.

The Most Distinctive Honor of My Career – STAR POWER!

You’re probably asking yourself – “What in the world is Star Power?  Howard Brinton, for more than 20 years, has chosen one top agent in the country per month who is willing to share the secrets of their success with other agents, and shared these interviews to build an amazing real estate training organization.  So much of what I’ve learned  has been from the STARS over the years. Recently Howard was diagnosed with cancer, and  Alex Charfen, CEO of Certified Distressed Property Experts has taken over STAR POWER. 
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Multiple Offers are back on NJ homes, but Sellers, the game is not the same.

 

As many predicted, with rates on the rise, pent up demand, and the tax credit deadline approaching, NJ real estate market activity this spring has really picked up along the Midtown Direct Trainline towns, and it has once again become the norm to see multiple offers on homes that are priced well and in great locations

The difference is some buyers initially dont believe it. Then once  they lose a house or two in a multiple bid situation, and later become  the winning bidder who paid above asking price ,  they may try to negotiate the price back down during inspections or from low appraisals.  

The smartest thing a listing agent can do while weighing multiple offers, in my opinion, is to try to bulletproof the transaction right then and have the buyer agree that the inspection is for major defects only and that anything disclosed in the Seller Property Disclosure Statement is NOT  an inspection item, because the offer price should take those disclosed items into account.

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Millburn Deli will launch The Sue Adler.Combo sandwich April 1st!

Millburn-Short Hills, NJ —No matter how you slice it, few things in life are better than a great sandwich. On April 1, 2010, The Millburn Deli will launch its latest taste sensation: The SueAdler.Combo, with $1 from each purchase going to beef up the Millburn-Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad.Here is the article found in the Item of Millburn-Short Hills and NorthJersey.com 

  My yummy signature sandwich, the Sue Adler.Combo, will feature grilled chicken, fresh Mozzarella cheese, ripe avocados, fire-roasted tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tender baby greens, a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar, and a hint of pesto, served fresh on thinly-sliced whole-grain bread. The scrumptious sandwich will appear in the showcase of the Millburn Deli for 6 months. I won the opportunity to have my name immortalized in the annals of sandwichdom ( ha ha)  during a charity auction at the Newcomers/Encore Club of Millburn-Short Hills’ Winter Gala. It’s so cool to be able to give back to my community in a way that’s so much fun! What better way could there be to show your appreciation than by filling bellies and helping out a great organization, like the Millburn-Short Hills First Aid Squad, in the process?

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Sue Adler To Have Her Own Signature Sandwich at Millburn Deli

Last night my husband and I attended the Millburn-Short Hills Newcomers Club Winter Gala at the beautiful Beacon Hill Club in Summit. There was an amazing turnout and I got to see so many of my clients -so it was alot of fun for me. There was a silent auction, and the first item, which quickly caught my eye, was  “Create your own signature sandwich at the Millburn Deli. Your sandwich will appear on the sandwich board for six months.” I instantly got excited  – I mean how amazing would this be for marketing? – seriously!  

Well, I  put in a bid. A few hours later I noticed that I was outbid and the auction was nearing the end, so I stood by the table, feeling really competitive ( I cant help it, I’m just that way when I really want something) and made sure my bid was the highest.  So, yes, YAY, I won my own signature sandwich!!!! So here’s where I need your help.

What should I name my Millburn Deli sandwich? And what should be IN this signature sandwich?

At first I thought “The Sassy Sue Adler” – roast beef with melted provolone with sassy horseradish sauce. But it’s too much like another griller they have.

Then in the middle of the night I thought…. how bout “The SueAdler.combo”? ( SueAdler DOT combo -  Get it? ) But what to put in the combo?  Between appointments today I built my ideal sandwich in my mind… Turkey, avocado, sun dried tomatos, cucumbers, and goat cheese on a whole grain roll or a whole grain something or other. 

Please be creative and share your ideas and do NOT be shy. And if you had to name your own deli signature sandwich, what would you name it and what would you put in it? Feel free to share your ideas here or on my facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/sueadlerteam .   And if I like your idea better than mine, I’ll buy you deli sandwich!

Yours to count on,

Sue

Sue Adler Team finishes #1 in homes sold for NJ Midtown Direct train line towns in 2009

 

A huge  thank you to my clients and friends! Because of your business and referrals, in 2009 The Sue Adler Team:

* Sold more homes than ANY other full service  agents in our Midtown Direct Towns in the worst market ever. (according to GSMLS stats)
 
* Placed #1 in the entire Keller Williams New York Region (NJ, NY, CT) for the 5th year in a row.

Update on our market: 

Inventory is quite low right now, and buyers are very frustrated with the lack of nice homes on the market, so if you’re thinking of selling, you may have a great opportunity – call me for a consultation so we can discuss if this is the right time for you – (973)464-9129.

Last week I had the honor of speaking at The Inman Connect Real Estate Conference at the  NYC Marriot Marquis, where all of the biggest innovators in Real Estate meet once a year to exchange ideas. I continue to connect with the best and brightest in the industry and am excited to implement new home search features for YOU that are just in beta right now, but will blow you away when you see them.

Lastly, thank you for the positive response on our neighborhood/town videos! We had a blast putting together this project – over 30 local residents volunteered to “talk about their towns”. These videos have become “viral” via facebook and the local press, as we’re getting many calls  asking us for the “REAL” town tours! Check them out, and feel free to forward them to anyone you think might be curious about moving here:  Click Here to View

Help! I’m being held hostage by my listing agent!

Today is the third time in recent weeks that  a Seller who is listed with another local agency, has contacted me to say  that they are unhappy with their current agent and the Broker will NOT release them from the listing contract.  The one I heard from today has been  locked into a  contract with this agency for….sit down for this one….  FIFTEEN months (I believe it was renewed after a year and now runs several more months).  She said that she is so disgusted that she is going to make sure that anyone she knows looking to hire a Realtor does NOT use this company.  Now, why would this company want to risk ruining their reputation by holding an unhappy client hostage?  Where is the win-win here?

Moral of the story, if  you’re interviewing Realtors, do yourself a favor and make sure your contract has a clause stating that it is cancellable with a reasonable  amount of notice.  Agents who offer this obviously have the confidence in their ability to get your house sold , and agents who insist on locking you into a long contract because it’s their company policy, well… as far as I’m concerned, their company policy needs to be a win-win, or no deal.

Yours to count on,

Sue  (973)464-9129