Diane Contarino's Blog

Posted on 10/18/2020

Considerations When You Need to Sell Your Home Before You Buy

Photo by Paul Brennan via Pixabay If you’ve been renting and preparing to buy a new home, you’ve probably saved up your down payment and are in the process of getting pre-approved for your mortgage loan. If, on the other hand, you’ve been living in a home you own and paying on your mortgage, you may be ready...

HELOC

Contingent Purchase

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Posted on 10/11/2020

Planning for a Down Payment

Image by Monster Ztudio from Shutterstock It's time to find the perfect place of your own but becoming a property investor has one significant roadblock: a down payment. It’s something that can stop potential home buyers in their tracks. While winning the lottery or inheriting a windfall would be fabulous, you don’t need those luxuries before you can...

Mortgage Down Payment

Budgeting

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Posted on 10/04/2020

Hosting Overnight Guests

Image by 영훈 박 from Pixabay One of the great benefits of having a home of your own is being able to host friends and family. If it’s your first time living in a house that’s big enough for more than just you, you’ll want to make sure you plan out the best way to keep people comfortable...

Posted on 09/27/2020

Communal Living Options

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Multi-generational homes have grown in popularity as the benefits of communal living become more recognized and celebrated. If you are searching for a home to share with both your children and parents, there are many options open to you. Single-family home with apartment: Some single-family homes have been built or renovated to include...

Posted on 10/19/2020

657 Mantua Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ 08066 is now new to the market!

Check out this awesome rancher with a covered porch and huge private back yard! Plenty of room for a pool and a perfect place for family/friend barbeques. This beautiful kitchen is updated with wood cabinets, granite countertops and ceramic tile floors. An abundance of counter space for the avid chef and great place to entertain. The rest of the home has gorgeous wood floors that were sanded down and stained to look brand new. There is a neutral color painted throughout the house...all you have to do is move in. The living room offers a large bay window to let in natural light and plenty of space for that big screen TV. Three...

Posted on 10/12/2020

Video Tour - 105 Weathervane Drive, Mount Royal, NJ 08061

Check out this 4 bedroom 2 bath cape cod located in the desirable Township of East Greenwich. The first floor consists of hardwood floors throughout the kitchen, dining and living room area creating that nice flowing open floor plan. Enter out the backdoor slider from the dining area to the spacious fully fenced in backyard. Two large bedrooms and a full bath finish off the first floor giving you the opportunity to make this your main bedroom and one level living on the first floor. The second floor has two additional bedrooms and another full bath giving the family plenty of space and privacy. In addition, the basement is fully...

Posted on 10/12/2020

105 Weathervane Drive, Mount Royal, NJ 08061 is now new to the market!

Check out this 4 bedroom 2 bath cape cod located in the desirable Township of East Greenwich. The first floor consists of hardwood floors throughout the kitchen, dining and living room area creating that nice flowing open floor plan. Enter out the backdoor slider from the dining area to the spacious fully fenced in backyard. Two large bedrooms and a full bath finish off the first floor giving you the opportunity to make this your main bedroom and one level living on the first floor. The second floor has two additional bedrooms and another full bath giving the family plenty of space and privacy. In addition, the basement is fully...

Posted on 10/05/2020

Another Property Sold - 159 Cardinal Drive, Bellmawr, NJ 08031

Posted on 10/05/2020

Video Tour - 203 Heather Court, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062

Pride of ownership surely shows in this beautiful colonial located in a prime location at the end of a cul de sac. What could get any better than over a half acre lot serviced by public water and sewer within minutes from the quaint downtown shopping and restaurants of Mullica Hill. Enter through the gorgeous glass front door into a freshly painted 2 story foyer complete with wainscoting, crown molding and a beautiful chandelier. Hardwood floors compliment the dining room and huge kitchen with a breakfast nook overlooking the family room. The kitchen has been recently updated with stainless steel appliances, a stove with a warming...

Posted on 10/04/2020

203 Heather Court, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 is now new to the market!

Pride of ownership surely shows in this beautiful colonial located in a prime location at the end of a cul de sac. What could get any better than over a half acre lot serviced by public water and sewer within minutes from the quaint downtown shopping and restaurants of Mullica Hill. Enter through the gorgeous glass front door into a freshly painted 2 story foyer complete with wainscoting, crown molding and a beautiful chandelier. Hardwood floors compliment the dining room and huge kitchen with a breakfast nook overlooking the family room. The kitchen has been recently updated with stainless steel appliances, a stove with a warming...

Posted on 09/22/2020

Video Tour - 202 Colonial Avenue, West Deptford, NJ 08096

WOW! Check out this awesome entertainment space in your own private back yard! Tons of fun to have with a converted garage to a backyard bar and plenty of space for seating. This outdoor entertainment area is complete with pavers, a deck, above ground pool and a perfect spot for corn hole tournaments. The sellers created a grand entrance to the home detailed with EP Henry pavers to lead your way. The comfy porch is covered and great to enjoy with friends and family in all kinds of weather. The living room is bright with natural sunlight through bay windows. The dining room and kitchen open to the living room to create the open floor...

Posted on 09/22/2020

202 Colonial Avenue, West Deptford, NJ 08096 is now new to the market!

WOW! Check out this awesome entertainment space in your own private back yard! Tons of fun to have with a converted garage to a backyard bar and plenty of space for seating. This outdoor entertainment area is complete with pavers, a deck, above ground pool and a perfect spot for corn hole tournaments. The sellers created a grand entrance to the home detailed with EP Henry pavers to lead your way. The comfy porch is covered and great to enjoy with friends and family in all kinds of weather. The living room is bright with natural sunlight through bay windows. The dining room and kitchen open to the living room to create the open floor...