Diane Contarino's Blog

Posted on 04/18/2021

Perennial Plants to Reinvigorate Your Home

Photo by Nile via Pixabay Perennials are beautiful plants that bloom and breathe new life into any surrounding. Unlike annuals, they don’t have to be ripped up and replanted each and every spring. Here are a few lovely perennial flowers that’ll bring life to your home year after year, with very little maintenance! Valerian Valerian is a plant...

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Posted on 04/11/2021

Sellers: Marketing Your Home as Pet-Friendly

Image by Ángel Garcia from Pixabay Many homebuyers are putting their pets first while looking for a place to live. They want a space that will work well for everyone in their household, all their pets included. If you have a truly pet-friendly property, then you can capture the attention of those individuals by marketing it as such....

Posted on 04/04/2021

Are You Ready to Address Homebuying Hurdles?

Purchasing a home may prove to be a long, arduous process, particularly for individuals who fail to prepare for potential house buying hurdles. Thankfully, there are several things that you can do to put yourself in position to enjoy a successful homebuying journey, such as: 1. Establish Realistic Expectations Much in the same way that Rome was not built...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 03/28/2021

Kitchen Cabinet Update: All New or Refreshed?

Photo by Jafar Mansuri on Unsplash To resurface or replace? That's the question. Consider replacing if: They have significant water or humidity damage. They're poorly constructed and/or falling apart. The design frustrates. You could do better starting over. The style can't be easily updated, for example, floral moldings. The cost to refinish is more than new cabinets. It...

Posted on 03/21/2021

Common Types of Mortgages and Their Benefits

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Most homebuyers take out a mortgage when they purchase a house, and there are several different types of mortgages to choose from. Here are some of the more common mortgage options and the benefits of each one. Conventional 30-Year Fixed Mortgages Perhaps the standard starting point for a mortgage is the conventional...

Posted on 03/14/2021

When is Buying a Home Worth It?

Photo by Monkey Business Images via Shutterstock While homeownership often gets referred to as the American Dream, when you purchase before you are prepared, the consequences can be dire. Here are a few reasons you should buy a home. You feel certain. Buying a house is a huge step. It’s sensible to be cautious when making such a...

Homebuying

Tips For Buying

Posted on 04/07/2021

Video Tour - 66 E Meadowbrook Circle, Sicklerville, NJ 08081

Check out this stupendous colonial, located in the desirable Meadowbrook Development. No through traffic in this quiet cul de sac of homes….only one way in and out. Many recent upgrades have been completed. As you approach, the entryway is impressive with pavers leading to the front landing complimented by pillars and a beautiful transom window above the entry door. Enter the 2 story foyer and you are greeted by a stunning chandelier, hardwood floors, staircase and a just a complete feeling of welcome home. Pride of ownership shows in this exquisite home. All of the exterior stucco was recently touched up and freshly painted, the...

Posted on 04/07/2021

66 E Meadowbrook Circle, Sicklerville, NJ 08081 is now new to the market!

Check out this stupendous colonial, located in the desirable Meadowbrook Development. No through traffic in this quiet cul de sac of homes….only one way in and out. Many recent upgrades have been completed. As you approach, the entryway is impressive with pavers leading to the front landing complimented by pillars and a beautiful transom window above the entry door. Enter the 2 story foyer and you are greeted by a stunning chandelier, hardwood floors, staircase and a just a complete feeling of welcome home. Pride of ownership shows in this exquisite home. All of the exterior stucco was recently touched up and freshly painted, the...

Posted on 04/06/2021

Another Property Sold - 230 Ashton Drive, Gibbstown, NJ 08027

Posted on 04/01/2021

Another Property Sold - 519 N Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071