Diane Contarino's Blog

Posted on 07/25/2021

Image by rawmn from Shutterstock People have different notions about living in an HOA community. As much as there is a bright side to living in such an environment, you also need to consider the potential disadvantages. Some HOAs have an organized and well-maintained neighborhood, while others may have lackluster management and community issues. Before you make your...

Buying A Home

Community

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Posted on 07/18/2021

Best Home Improvements for Top ROI

Photo by Sue Smith via Shutterstock Choosing what to upgrade or fix in, on or around your home can be a complicated process. Changes fall into two categories – things that increase or decrease value (or sale price) and things that increase or decrease salability (or how willing people are to pay full price for it). Before you...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 07/11/2021

3 Important Tips for Finding Your Dream Home

Photo by Matilda Wormwood from Pexels Shopping for a home is vastly different than shopping for anything else. Home buying is typically the most fiscal investment a good percentage of people make. There’s a lot more to it than just money, however. Finding the right home requires patience and open-mindedness and clear priorities. So how do you find...

Buying Your First Home

First Time Homebuyer

Posted on 07/04/2021

How to Decide Whether You Should Upgrade or Start Over

Purchasing a property with a blighted house on it may present a cost-effective opportunity. The presence of a faltering structure typically drives down the price tag. Once you buy the parcel and building, you must carefully consider whether razing or restoration makes the most sense. Rather than move forward with a predetermined idea about the next step, conducting...

Posted on 07/24/2021

Another Property Sold - 424 Sheridan Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ 08066

Posted on 07/24/2021

470 Center Street, Sewell, NJ 08080 now has a new price of $55,000!

Residential building lot zoned R-22 in desirable Mantua Township. Close to Route 55....the highway leading to the Jersey Shore or connecting to a quick commute to Philadelphia. Plenty of shopping nearby and the beautiful Chestnut Branch Park complete with various walking trails. Great place to build your home within the highly rated Clearview School District. R-22 zoning specifications are attached in the icon document at the left corner of the screen...

Posted on 07/21/2021

Video Tour - 26 Elinor, Stratford, NJ 08084

One story living at its best! Located on a quiet street with no cross streets.* This home has been well maintained throughout the years! Nothing for the new owner to do. but move in, as the whole house has been freshly painted and new carpets installed. The main living area boasts a beautiful 5 bay window that offers an abundance of natural light which brightens up the whole room. Gorgeous custom roller shades accent the bay window to give one more privacy when desired. The floor plan offers a huge combination living/dining area which graciously opens up to the kitchen. There are plenty of counters and ample cabinets for the avid...

Posted on 07/21/2021

26 Elinor, Stratford, NJ 08084 is now new to the market!

One story living at its best! Located on a quiet street with no cross streets.* This home has been well maintained throughout the years! Nothing for the new owner to do. but move in, as the whole house has been freshly painted and new carpets installed. The main living area boasts a beautiful 5 bay window that offers an abundance of natural light which brightens up the whole room. Gorgeous custom roller shades accent the bay window to give one more privacy when desired. The floor plan offers a huge combination living/dining area which graciously opens up to the kitchen. There are plenty of counters and ample cabinets for the avid...

Posted on 07/13/2021

205 Dubois Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 is now new to the market!

Immaculate 3 or 4 BR modern two-story with 1.5 baths also features a spacious Living Room on a very quiet residential street one-half mile from Rowan University. Home Office is a definite option! Thoroughly prepared with many upgrades and professionally cleaned. You'll be wow'd by the freshly-refinished sparkling oak hardwood floors! The first floor features Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Half-bath, Office or Spare Room and access to the attached Garage. The second floor has the Master Suite with its own private dressing room, Two generous size Bedrooms and a Full Bathroom. The full dry basement contains room for the 2nd...

Posted on 07/13/2021

23 Starling, Mantua, NJ 08051 now has a new price of $87,500!

Affordable living at its best! Practically brand new 2019 park model in pristine condition. All the additional percs have already been done for the new owner. An extended carport and concrete driveway were installed with plenty of parking for 2 cars. The space continues with a patio and sidewalk that leads to a large 8 X 10 shed providing plenty of storage. The side entrance has its own landing and sidewalk as well. All of these improvements have been done in the last couple years…….so nothing to do here, but move in. The kitchen boasts white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a neutral gray/tan vinyl plank floor. Two bedrooms...

Posted on 07/03/2021

524 Swedesboro Road, Gibbstown, NJ 08027 is now new to the market!

Wow, properties like this do not come along often!!!! Check out this beautiful home, located on a 6 ACRE lot offering plenty of woods to explore or to enjoy your own private HUNTING GROUNDS. Best of both worlds here as you are close to Route 295 and shopping, but have the privacy of your home backing to acres of woods. No worries on anyone building behind you…..you own it! This 3,312 square foot home offers plenty of space. The first floor consists of a large study/game room which could be used as a bedroom should the new owner need it. The huge kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, an abundance of cabinets and custom counters. ...

Posted on 07/01/2021

Another Property Sold - 290 E Cohawkin Road, Sewell, NJ 08080