East Brunswick High School Top School in 2012

According to an article published by U.S. News and World Report, EBHS ranks 40 among all New Jersey high schools and 891 nationally among the more than 21,000 high schools evaluated by the magazine. According to the report, students at EBHS “have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams. The AP participation rate at East Brunswick High School is 36 percent. The student body makeup is 50 percent male and 50 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 38 percent. "It is rewarding to see how well our students perform with respect to their peers in the state and the nation. This is a true testament to the hard work done each and every day by our students and teachers to ensure our graduates are both college and career ready," said EBHS Principal Robert Murphy. Call Better Homes Realty for all your Real Estate Needs 732-254-0123

Your Realtor Is A Valuable Resource

Realtors are more than just "door openers".  An experienced full time agent has established and maintained great industry relationships over the years in order to serve his or her clients when it comes to the largest purchase they will ever make. Your Realtor's sole purpose should be to make your transaction as seemless as possible. That is why they should be the first person you go to when you need an important referral such as an attorney, home inspector or most importantly, a mortgage representative. Real Estate transactions are only as good as the people involved in order to move things along in a timely fashion and open communication between those related industries are most important when difficulties arise. Why wouldn't you, the buyer or seller, want all parties involved in your transaction to have your best interests in mind and make this experience one of excitement and joy rather than something else entirely! Joanne Schiffres  http://joannes.betterhomesus.com Better Homes Realty 732-757-5013

Last New Construction Home At Cranbury Crossing

  LAST NEW HOME LEFT FOR SALE!! NEW CONSTRUCTION Renaissance at Cranbury Crossing Premier Adult Community Upon entering this home, you can't help but notice all the space! The kitchen and family room have tall cathedral ceilings. The living and dining room are joined and the dining room and a large kitchen. The owner's suite is enormous and features dual vanities and a spacious walk-in closet.Convenience, low-maintenance, and style! Located within minutes of Exits 8 and 8A of the NJ Turnpike.  This wonderful adult community combines a convenient and coveted address with a healthy and relaxing maintenance-free at-home resort lifestyle. Nestled on 60 acres of scenic woodlands and preserved green spaces, Renaissance at Cranbury Crossing is a private paradise of only 182 beautifully designed single-level single family homes, interspersed with glistening ponds, fountains and superb recreational amenities. The community's centerpiece is a lavish, 7,200 square foot clubhouse where you can go for a workout in the state-of-the-art fitness center, meet friends for a game of cards or billiards, read a book by the fireplace, or go online in the computer center. Our multi-purpose room with adjacent catering kitchen is perfect if you want to entertain on a more lavish scale than your home will allow. Step outdoors and you'll feel as if you're on vacation with amenities that include bocce, shuffleboard and tennis courts, a large swimming pool, sundecks and patios, barbecue grill stations, an outdoor whirlpool, a large putting green with sand traps, even a playground for visiting grandchildren. For more information contact Better Homes Realty, Marlboro NJ 800-350-6579

Coming Soon!!!! Morristown's Newest 18 Luxury Townhouse Community "Morristown Square"

Morristown Square, Exclusive community of 18 Luxury Townhouses in highly desirable Morristown, NJ located one block from the Square. Starting in the 600's Conveniently located with easy access to Routes 287, 24, and 78 and the Morristown train station with direct service to New York City. CALL 800-863-1742 FOR MORE INFORMATION www.HomesInMorristown.Com

Mark the Date!!! Your Residential Real Estate Questions Answered.

Live Chat on Ustream.tv  by Lisa Alaimo of Better Homes Realty.  Present will be Michael J. Weber of Weber Law Offices in Howell, NJ.  Chat live and ask you real estate questions.  All Residential real estate questions and RE Legal Quesions. Re-sale, short sales, bank owned, foreclosure, condo's, town homes & rentals. Mark the date... March 1, 2012 at 7:PM You can email your request prior, we will respond on live chat and email you back with answers. Email to : LAlaimo@BetterHomesUS.com See you there... Channel Name:  BHRLisaalaimo or search on ustream.tv  NJrealestateagent   or just click the link below and save to your favorites. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/njrealestateagent Lisa Alaimo.. . .www.SearchHomesinNJ.com     for Michael Weber of Weber Law offices...  www.WeberLawOffices.com

Avoiding Foreclosure (Government information)

http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/avoiding_foreclosure Call me with any questions. 800-531-2885 x 451 or email me at:  LAlaimo@BetterHomesUS.com  Better Homes Realty   Lisa Alaimo

Washington Square Circle - Warren Counties Newest Townhome Development

THE ONLY NEW-CONSTRUCTION TOWNHOUSES IN WASHINGTON BORO, NJ! (Warren County) So, you’re ready to buy a home, and you’ve made the very wise decision to buy a new home (after all, with prices and interest rates so low, why wouldn’t you?). But if you wanted a new town-home in the Washington, NJ area, you were out of luck. Until now. Washington Square offers the ONLY new 2-car garage town-homes in Washington, allowing you to put the buyer’s market to work for you and get Ryan Homes’ 10-year warranty coverage, an ENERGY STAR® Qualified home, and your own color and finish selections in the process. Bonus! The other bonus of Washington Square is its location, close to shopping along Routes 31 and 46, and just 10 miles from train and bus stops, as well as Route 78 for commutes into Manhattan. Even the Poconos are close by! • Washington, NJ’s only new town-homes, and each with a 2-car garage • The long-term benefits of homeownership, and the everyday benefits of being close to shopping, commuter routes and public transit Washington Square’s 2-car garage townhomes offer 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, and nearly 2,183 square feet of interior space, so you’ll have plenty of room to grow for years. Their list of included features defies their low price – a hardwood foyer, G.E.® appliances, Timberlake® cabinetry and ceramic tile tub and shower surrounds in all the bathrooms are all included standard. Options you can add to customize your new Washington Square home include a finished basement with a full bath, a luxury owner’s suite, a fireplace and much more. Exclusively Listed By Ronnie Glomb, Broker - Better Homes Realty 800-863-1742

Buying New Construction?

A MUST READ IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION. Many people find the allure of new construction to be too much to resist. If you are looking for the "new house smell and feel" then new construction is the way to go. Watching your home emerge from the ground up can be exciting. Seeing how each step leads to the next and knowing where all the studs and pipes are can be as rewarding as choosing your carpet, counter-tops, and cabinets. There is a certain satisfaction for many people to know that everything in their new home is "brand new" and that they are the first people to live in the home. Another advantage for many is the knowledge that today's appliances are more energy efficient and quieter than most older appliances. New homes use better insulation; exterior materials require less maintenance; wiring is able to handle all of today.s tech advantage requirements; and windows are better insulated. Heating and cooling systems in today's new homes are more energy efficient and do a much better job of eliminating hot or cold spots in the home. Another advantage of a new construction home is the way in which a new home reflects current lifestyles. Friends often gather in the kitchen and cooking becomes a group project. Most people don't want to be far from a TV or the rest of the family when they're in the kitchen. "Family rooms" are placed next to the kitchen and eating areas to blend into one informal living space. Today's kitchens are often larger than those found in older homes and feature many of the time saving conveniences that today's cooks appreciate. Today's new construction homes also feature luxurious master baths and master suites as opposed to the smaller utilitarian master bedrooms and baths found in older homes. Closets are larger and often have space saving features like built-in organizers and shoe racks and laundry rooms are found on the main floor rather than in the basement. A new house will usually be wired for cable TV and high speed Internet access, and they are built to the most current safety, fire and health codes. Another advantage of a new construction home is the fact that new homes tend to appreciate at a faster rate in the first two to five years after purchase than do older homes. Part of this can be attributed to the fact that during the first few years you are making improvements to the house such as landscaping, fencing, window coverings etc. Another reason for the increased rate of appreciation is the fact that the builder drives the price of your house up by continually increasing the prices of the new construction homes they are selling. Everything in a new construction home is under warranty for a minimum of one year. This is sometimes called a .door to door. warranty or a .builders one year warranty.. It means that everything in the home is covered for one full year. Many of the structural components of the home will come with a two-year warranty. These are typically items such as a furnace, air conditioner, water heater and plumbing. Beyond that there are number of builders that offer a .10 year structural" warranty. This is either in the form of and insurance policy purchased by the builder on behalf of the buyer or the builder.s self-insurance. The 10 year warranty insures the foundation against defects for the first 10 years of the homes life. You will want to know in advance what is covered under your builders warranty and you will want to have a written copy of the warranty to read and review. Take into consideration that a large national builder will probably be able to offer more comprehensive coverage than a small local builder. Again, whether your purchase is new construction or re-sale, get all agreements in writing. If it is not in writing it may not happen. It would be a terrible disappointment to think that you are getting the upgraded hardwood floors, only to find that you are really getting the standard vinyl. Make sure all verbal agreements are in writing. The purchase of a home is one of the largest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime, and there are many things to consider when deciding whether a new construction or a resale home is right for you. Sit down and talk to your Realtor about your questions and concerns, needs and desires. Your Realtor will be happy to show you both resale and new construction and will be able to provide insight to help you make the right decision. Ronnie Glomb, Broker with Better Homes Realty specializes in new construction. 973-865-5050

Mine Hill's Newest Townhouse Community - Morris Woods at Thomastown

Ronnie Glomb, Broker Manager with Better Homes Realty is proud to announce the newest townhouse community located in Mine Hill, NJ called,  Morris Woods at Thomastown. The builder Ryan Homes is offering 4 different models The Strauss, The Mozart, The Beethoven and The Woldorf starting at $289,990.00 Please call Ronnie Glomb who is located in our Morristown office at 866-715-8006 for all inquires. www.HomesInMineHill.com

Colonial Coach bus FREE for Morristown Residents

'MyBus' Service in Morristown

New Jersey Transit has created a system to allow NJ Bus riders updates and information about the schedule of busses right on their phone. This week, NJ Transit unveiled the first 'MyBus' sign in Morris County. Each bus stop has a specific ID number and customers with an SMS text message enabled phone can text 'MyBus' with the ID number posted on the sign to receive schedule notifications and estimated stop times. NJ Transit plans to have all sings posted by the end of next year. You can read more here.