Diane Contarino's Blog

Posted on 06/13/2021
What You Should Know About "Subject-to" Real Estate
Image by Ricarda Mölck from Pixabay If you've heard people talk about "subject-to" real estate, you might be curious what that means and if it would be a good investment for you. Briefly, "subject-to" real estate means you're buying the property but the loan on that property stays in the name of the existing seller. You're making your...
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Posted on 06/06/2021
Make a Sparkling Bathroom
Photo by La Belle Galerie via Pixabay When your home is on the market, you can’t always anticipate when you’ll get a call from your real estate agent that a buyer wants to see it. Trying to keep your home in perfect condition can add stress to an already complex time, but if you practice these tips, your...
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Posted on 05/30/2021
How to Reuse your Moving Boxes
Image by khathar ranglak from Shutterstock Most times, after moving your property into your new home, you have stacks of empty cardboard boxes to put away. After taking out the contents, you might be wondering what to do with that pile of cardboard. Thankfully, cardboard moving boxes are easy to reuse and can serve other purposes. Break Down...
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Posted on 05/23/2021
Inspections and Contract Contingencies
Image by Burst from Pexels Once you and the seller agree on a price for the seller’s property, you must sign a purchase agreement. Because a contract has to have consideration to be considered valid, buyers put down “good faith money,” which is held in escrow by an attorney, real estate broker or a title company. This could...
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Posted on 05/16/2021
Tips for Making Your First Rental Purchase
Photo by Tumisu via PixabayMaybe you’ve thought about buying rental property. Wouldn’t it be great, you think, to own something that someone else pays for? It can work out that way, with your property increasing in value while you pocket money every month. But with the wrong home, the wrong tenants or the wrong management, it can go...
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Posted on 06/12/2021
16 N Maple Street #H5, Woodbury, NJ 08096 is now new to the market!
Spacious first floor condo complete with a master bedroom/bath and full basement. Two sought out amenities not always found in condo living. As you enter into the foyer, the kitchen is off to the right with plenty of cabinet and counter space. Kitchen features a pass through window into the dining area perfect for easy serving. The living and dining rooms are connected creating that open floor plan everyone desires. The living room features a wood burning fireplace and sliding glass doors that lead to a covered porch which is a perfect spot for enjoying a cup of coffee. The large picture window and sliding glass doors offer plenty of...
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Posted on 06/11/2021
21 Blackwood Barnsboro Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 is now new to the market!
Investors' opportunity awaits! Three bedroom, one bath rancher featuring 2 fireplaces with a basement, sitting on over an acre of land in Deptford Township bordering Blackwood Barnsboro Road and Tanyard Road. The home is surrounded by beautiful mature trees providing plenty of privacy. The potential is endless for this property and it’s convenient location close to shopping, Rowan College of South Jersey and Route 55. Home being sold in AS IS condition. Buyer is responsible for all inspections, repairs, CO and...
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Posted on 06/11/2021
23 Starling, Mantua, NJ 08051 is now new to the market!
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...
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Posted on 06/10/2021
424 Sheridan Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ 08066 is now new to the market!
One floor living at its best! Check out this spacious 3 bedroom brick front rancher with a full basement, oversized one car detached garage and fully fenced in backyard. Enter through the front door into a large living room complete with a huge picture window offering an abundance of natural sunlight. A dining room is adjacent, giving you that very desired open floor plan. The kitchen is complete with maple wood cabinets, corian countertops, gas stove, microwave and a dishwasher. The three bedrooms are all good sized including one that is large enough for a king size bed. The full bath completes this floor. There is a full basement...
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Posted on 06/03/2021
781 Eldridges Hill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 is now new to the market!
Country living at its best! Enjoy the quiet life on a 2.38 acre lot backing to woods. Majority of land is clear and flat, perfect for a small pasture for livestock of your choice (check with South Harrison zoning). The home has recently been upgraded with a NEW KITCHEN, complete with quartz counters, tile back splash and stainless steel appliances, 2020 SEPTIC SYSTEM(designed for 4 bedroom house in case an addition is desired in the future), MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONERS to be completed prior to settlement. There is a beautiful front porch, great for relaxing, which was added in 2015, along with a complete tear off and new dimensional...
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