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About Kathy Burke?: Montclair, Bloomfield and the Caldwells New Jersey home buying, real estate listings, and homes for sale in Essex County, NJ

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During my nearly 20 years as a Realtor, I have closed transactions in many different market conditions. Because the real estate industry has become more sophisticated and challenging, you need a professional who understands the business and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. My grasp of the local real estate market will provide you with invaluable insights into buying or selling your home.

I constantly research the market so that I know how your property should be priced effectively for sale. And if you're buying, my knowledge of the neighborhood will help you choose the perfect home. I've been awarded a Lifetime membership in the New Jersey Association of Realtors' Distinguished Sales Club. I'm a member of the West Essex Board of Realtors and Garden State Multiple Listing Service. I'm a full-time Realtor since 1984, and I've closed more than $35 million worth of transactions since 2000.

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Bargain Properties >A Home With a History

A colorful history can add significantly to the value of a home. Researching the provenance of a property you are interested in buying can be both interesting and ultimately profitable. The market value of a home will be greater if it was designed by a notable architect, built by a company with a reputation for the finest construction, or lived in by a celebrity who hosted famous guests.

Ask your real estate agent if there is any historical data of significance associated with the home, or if previous owners were VIPs. Note the names associated with the deed and title to the home, and look them up with the help of the local historical society. Consult the microfiche in newspaper archives for references to colorful details of the home's past. The county assessor's office may have records of the date the home was built, and building permits may reveal the name of the architect. When inspecting the home, search closets and attics carefully for hidden historical "treasures".

Buying an older home at a bargain price, then re-selling when it is renovated and restored can be an enjoyable and lucrative adventure.

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Kathy Burke, REALTORŽ, real estate agent and broker for Montclair, Bloomfield and the Caldwells New Jersey home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Kathy Burke
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
736 Valley Road
Upper Montclair, NJ. 07043
973-509-3015
973-228-5922
Cell: 973-632-1081
973-233-2300
Fax: 973-783-3617
Email: kathleenburke@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
During my nearly 20 years as a Realtor, I have closed transactions in many different market conditions. Because the real estate industry has become more sophisticated and challenging, you need a professional who understands the business and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. My grasp of the local real estate market will provide you with invaluable insights into buying or selling your home.

I constantly research the market so that I know how your property should be priced effectively for sale. And if you're buying, my knowledge of the neighborhood will help you choose the perfect home. I've been awarded a Lifetime membership in the New Jersey Association of Realtors' Distinguished Sales Club. I'm a member of the West Essex Board of Realtors and Garden State Multiple Listing Service. I'm a full-time Realtor since 1984, and I've closed more than $35 million worth of transactions since 2000.

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