RE/MAX Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive!

Hey guys! It's almost Thanksgiving! Our office last year put together 97 full dinners for families in need and this year we are hoping to do it again. Read an article about us on nj.com 

If you would like to help again, please feel free to stop by the Pilsner Haus Biergarten in Hoboken (14th and Grand St) with a donation from the list below. If you are free you can hang out with us on Tuesday the 20th and help assemble the dinner baskets! 

If you come by on Monday with a donation anytime between 6-9PM we will buy you a 1/2 liter of Pilsner Haus Original! :-) So you see - a great reason to come by with some goodies in tow!!

I hope you can make it, and if you can't but would like to help, let me know and I can pick up your goodies either this weekend or Monday afternoon/night. 

Thank you for reading! And if you're already helping somewhere else --- right on!

xoxooxoxox

SHOPPING LIST - WHAT WE NEED FOR A MEAL

-Turkeys! (10 - 15 lbs)

- Stuffing (14 oz)

- Boxed Mashed Potatoes (15.30 oz) Canned Whole Potatoes

- Canned Veggies: 29 oz of

---French Cut Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, Corn

- Canned , cut yams (40 oz)

- Chicken Broth (48 oz)

- Cranberry Sauce (1 oz) 

- Gravy Mix (1.2 oz) or Jarred Gravy (16 oz)

- Mushroom Soup (10 oz)

- Canned French Fried Onions (1 can)

- Spices: Thyme, pepper, rosemary, parsley

- Large Oval Roaster Pan

- Martinelli's Sparkling Cider

- Entenmann's APple or Pumpkin Pies (Please check dates for freshness)

FRESH VEGETABLES and Pies are accepted on 11/19 only

OR $50 donation feeds an entire family - we'll do the shopping for you!!

Any questions please call me at (201) 355-6171 or call my office at (201) 795-0100

We are at 56 Newark Street Hoboken NJ 07030

The Pilsner Haus Biergarten is Located at 1422 Grand St Hoboken NJ 07030

Anthropologie in Hoboken | Coming Soon

Anthropologie IS coming to Hoboken! It's confirmed!

I can finally say with assurance that this is true! I originally posted about the deal back in May of 2012 and was then told that the details were not official, but here it is. And yes, RE/MAX Gold Coast was the procuring broker, read the release.

Anthropologie IS coming to Hoboken soon - The commercial space on Washington St that formerly was the house of Blockbuster Video,  to be taken over by the fabulous, bohemian slash shabby chic slash vintage clothing and home accents store Anthropologie!! 

May 2012 Post:
Reports spotted!
http://hoboken411.com/archives/61724
http://theboken.com/hoboken/washington-street-shuffle-big-retail-store-arrivals-anthropologie-and-office-depot-coming-soon/


The store offers the perfect backdrop to house such a huge store. It's over 7000 square feet and two floors.


I've read on a few boards of some residents expressing concern of having such a large name brand presence in town competing with other smaller stores. My feeling is this: anything that was going to take over such a large space had to be a large corporate company of some sort - or another bank.. I'm happy it's not another real estate office.

And, Anthropologie's style is not for every woman, it's very specific. Plus it's not cheap. Take this dress for instance. This pretty little silk number retails for $228 on their website. 

Or this beautiful long Maxi dress with lovely bright print. This one retails for $298 online.

But not all of their dresses are this expensive they have many for less, and many for more.




I personally love the store, not so much for the clothes, although I have my eye on a few pieces in their summer collection, but I absolutely love, love, their home decor accents. I love picking up little vintage door knobs and pulls, bathroom shower curtains, perfume bottles, mix and match plates and candles. Just thinking about it makes me smile!

What do you think? Are you looking forward to them opening ladies? Will you visit Anthropologie once it opens in Hoboken?
I want to know!

Real Estate Tips - Prepping Your Home For Showings

Prepping For Showings

It's nearly impossible to keep your home in a "show-ready" state day in and day out. In many cases you may find that your home will be shown to a prospective buyer with very little advance notice.

Even if you're keeping things as clutter-free as possible, a little preparation for the actual showing is probably in order. Here are some short-term ways to get your home looking and feeling its best. I recommend that every morning you leave the house ready, this way you can accommodate all showings to increase traffic.

Step 1: Cleaning Frenzy

• Scrub tile in the kitchen and bathrooms.
• Thoroughly clean hardwood floors.
• Vacuum carpets. If time permits, rent a steam cleaner to shampoo carpets, particularly in high traffic areas.
• Dust all wood furniture, TV screens and computer monitors.
• Clear counters of all clutter. If time permits, move unnecessary appliances and decorating touches into storage areas.
• Clear the kitchen sink and counters of all dirty dishes.
• Pick up all dirty laundry. Avoid over-filling any open air hampers - laundry is better kept out of sight inside your washer or dryer.
• Remove stains from bathtubs, toilets and sinks.

Step 2: Critical Eye Test

• After doing the first round of cleaning, take a walk through the house with the perspective of a buyer. Look for clutter, excess furniture or highly personal touches that might turn off prospective buyers.
• Try taking pictures of main rooms with a digital camera for an "instant review".

Step 3: Curb Appeal Checkup - This may not apply to you for condominiums

• Sweep the entryway, porch and walkways.
• Mow and water the lawn or yard.
• Store any toys or garden equipment.
• Clean up pet droppings.
• Clean gutters and downspouts.
• Add potted plants to the porch or deck.

Step 4: Closing Touches

• Turn on all lights.
• Open drapes and blinds.
• Open windows to let in fresh air.
• Burn scented candles or open jars of lightly scented potpourri. If you don't have either on hand, you can always bake cookies (the oldest trick in the book) or simmer a few drops of vanilla extract on the stove.
• Turn off all TV's, stereos and computers.
• If possible, relocate pets to a friend or neighbor's home during the showing.
• Clean the litter box thoroughly to rid your home of smells. If pets can be temporarily relocated, remove the litter box entirely.
• Hang fresh towels in every bathroom.
• Put fresh liquid soap or bar soap in each bathroom.
• Remove rugs to showcase hardwood floors.
• Put out fresh flowers and fill candy dishes.

Hoboken | Real Estate | Update: RE/MAX | Re-Launches | Metro Stop

Hoboken real estate update: RE/MAX Gold Coast Realty relaunches The Metro Stop.

Metro Stop was a new construction building with a "green concept" that was launched in 2008. Since then, the building has sold over 60% of its 113 units.

Concrete and steel construction, 11 stories high with on site covered garage parking, a twenty year tax abatement PILOT program, recently sold commercial space, an FHA approval, and big price reductions can make this Metro Homes building a hot buy for many buyers.

Currently one bedrooms are starting at $365,000 with hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, central air and washer and dryer in unit. And, for an additional $40,000 you can purchase a two bedroom two bath over 1000 sq feet, making this (aside from a two bedroom at Emsee @ 5th Jackson) the best priced two bedroom two baths on the market.

Metro Stop common amenity features are a club room, excercise room, common roof terrace, and the board has recently voted on installing a virtual doorman - similar to the system at Gulls Cove in Jersey City.

Maintenance fees include Cable and Internet by Cablevision as well as the common amenities mentioned above, plus your traditional underlying insurance on the building and common area upkeep.

There are some great lines available that will be priced very competitively in this market. Some penthouse units will be available and some units with NYC views, I suspect these will be the first to sell.

RE/MAX Gold Coast is slowly releasing the units remaining with new pricing and some changes in staging and parking being packaged. If you'd like a private viewing please contact me directly.

Tips To Successfully Market Your Home

Watch this video on You Tube. Great tips for marketing your home for a successful sale plus the power and leverage of the RE/MAX brand.

RE/MAX | Hoboken | Is feeding 25 families for Thanksgiving! Please help

My office, RE/MAX Gold Coast Realty, is having a Thanksgiving Dinner Drive to help provide full Thanksgiving dinners for 25 families in need in Hudson County. Our office is working with several different organizations in the area including our local churches and shelters to help locate families.

Our plan is to have all the ingredients needed for each family to prepare a full Thanksgiving Dinner in their own homes. We need everything from Turkey to Thyme! We are reaching out to friends, family, clients and colleagues for help. Any donations would be of great help. Here is a shopping list of items we could use help with. Every single donation is appreciated, no matter how small!

RE/MAX Turkey Dinner Shopping List
-Turkeys 10-15lbs
-Stuffing 14 oz-Boxed Mashed Potatoes 15.3 oz or Canned Whole
-White Potatos 29 oz
-Canned Vegetables (such as French Cut Green
Beans, Peas, Carrots, Corn etc...29 oz)
-Canned Cut Yams 40 oz
-Chicken Broth 48oz
-Cranberry Sauce 16 oz
-Gravy Mix 1.2 oz or Jarred Gravy 16 oz -Mushroom Soup 10 3/4 oz
-Canned French Fried Onion
-Spices: Thyme, Pepper, Rosemary, Parsely
-Oval Roaster pans (large)
-Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
-Entenmann's Apple or Pumpkin Pies (Please check the dates on these)

DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS - Very Important!
Items need to be dropped off by Monday November 21st. Organizations are picking everything up on Tuesday the
24th in the morning.Turkey: If you would like to donate a Turkey you can drop the Turkey off on Monday Evening Nov 23rd or bring in a supermarket voucher if you have received a free Turkey. Desserts: Most Desserts such as Entenmann's have expiration dates. Please drop these types of items off as close to Nov 21st as possible.
Misc: Do you have a BJ's, or Sam's club wholesale account? Our local shelters are in great need of paper products in bulk, i.e., toilet paper and paper towels. If you'd prefer to donate these items we are happy to take them and deliver them.
Volunteer: If you'd like to really get into the spirit and want a more hands on approach, please contact me. We have several dates available to visit a local shelter and help serve warm meals, sort clothing and goods. We are open 7 days a week.
Mon.-Fri. 10-8PM / Sat. & Sun. 10-5PM
If you want to donate but can't make it to our office please call me! We'll arrange for pick up!

Thank you for your support!

Susan B Komen, every little bit counts! RE/MAX Gold Coast is making a difference

A sea of pink! Ladies it's a call to action! The Susan B Komen Race For The Cure is coming up soon and my office has created a team to raise money. Even small donations count.. so far we've raised over $700 but if we want to make a difference we're going to have to raise some more!

If you'd like to make a donation please visit this link and donate on Team Leader Karen De Jesus' page. She is our office coordinator and also the force behind all of our charity functions. She has succesfully heald rallies not just for Susan Komen but for Children's Miracle Network, the Hoboken Jubilee and Hoboken shelter programs to name a few causes!

Some quick facts about breast cancer provided by the www.breastcancer.org website.

• Breast cancer incidence in women in the United States is 1 in 8 (about 13%).
• In 2008, an estimated 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 67,770 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.
• About 1,990 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in 2008. Less than 1% of all new breast cancer cases occur in men.
• From 2001 to 2004, breast cancer incidence rates in the U.S. decreased by 3.5% per year. One theory is that this decrease was due to the reduced use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by women after the results of a large study, called the Women’s Health Initiative, were published in 2002. These results suggested a connection between HRT and increased breast cancer risk.
• About 40,480 women in the U.S. are expected to die in 2008 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1990. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances, earlier detection through screening, and increased awareness.
• For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer besides lung cancer.
• Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among U.S. women. More than 1 in 4 cancers are breast cancer.

Even in tough economic times we can pull together a little to do a lot.

God bless!