Community News September 25, 2018

Halloween Happenings Not to Miss

Trick or Treat…Scary or Not…Boo…it’s Time for Halloween! HoweHallver, there is no time to spare…carve those pumpkins, decorate your homes and fill the candy jars. It’s time where excitement fills the air to scare and be scared, enjoy the fall aroma of cinnamon in the crisp air, candy apples to eat and more. Homes look seasonal with decorations in place from webs, scarecrows, witches and goblins; flashing lights; and orange and black decors. 

Halloween Activities:

None the less, if scary is not your thing…have no fear, because Central New Jersey offers so much to enjoy. Coincidentally we are the Garden State, so besides decorating, why not visit our farms for the perfect pumpkin, or an apple orchard that has all kinds the choose from. Settle back home and make a fresh apple pie or crisps for dessert. Furthermore you can find decorations such as cornstalks, bales of hay and colorful gourds that the stores do not offer. For the active enthusiasts that want to take in the scenery, our may parks have trails and picnic areas amid the changing fall colors. The season will be over before you know it, so don’t miss out on all the fun…join us!

Events Not To Miss:

Living In Your Home July 21, 2018

Outdoor Living Space Enhancements

Outdoor living space enhancements give you more areas to enjoy at home. Although you update the interior, you should include updating it’s exterior, too. When the weather has warmed up yards become an extension of your living space. Creating an outdoor space to enjoy is not as hard as you might think. Nontheless, just a few enhancements could make all the difference. They also can add value to your home if you are considering selling, too. Here are some tips from a Realtor Magazine homeowner survey that just might motivate you to give it a try.

  • Water Feature or Fire Pits
    • Create a dramatic focal point by adding a water feature or fire pit. This can draw the eye, and many homeowners say they have a greater desire to be home since adding these items.
    • Fire pits scored high, according to the NAR and NALP survey. Homeowners can recoup about 67 percent of the cost to add a $6,000 fire pit with natural stone with a gas burner on a flagstone patio (10 feet in diameter). 

Yard Pond    Firepit

  • Lighting
    • Enhance the lighting in your yard. Use lighting to highlight a focal point outside or to create a more inviting space. It was reported that althought installing 20 LED lights and a standard 600-watt transformer will cost about $5,000, but it could make a big difference. A few strings of lights along trees or fences can made a big difference, too. 

Yard Lighting

  • Nature
    • Focus on nature. Landscape your space with plants and trees to increase the outdoor mood. Landscape architects say consumer demand is highest for native plants and low-maintenance landscapes, according to a 2018 ASLA survey. 
    • A container garden can also be a way to add curb appeal, says Kristen Coffen, a landscape architect and owner of Garden Architecture in Fork, Md.

Landscaped Yards

Whether your budget allows for major changes in your yard, or your on a smaller fixed one, enhancements to your yard make a huge difference. Also, if you are looking to sell your home and need some tips to get your home sale ready, contact me today!

Buying a Home January 28, 2018

Should I Rent or Buy?

Another year is gone and you are still renting? Let’s change that and make 2019 Your Year!…Out with the old and in with the new. It’s time to move onto your perfect home. Dont’ be so apprehensive about the process. Paying rent just means you are paying a mortgage, but just not yours. Why help another with their payments and homeownership. You can be a homeowner, yourself. There are some steps to get you to the closing, so contact me to help you start and guide you to the end. If you are not sure what to ask…don’t worry. I am here to assist with the information you need. Contact me at 732-995-5609 / NJHomesbyRoslyn.com to help you on your way. You could be hosting the New Year’s Party for 2020, in your new home.