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by James Stefanile, ABR, GRI, SRES, QSC, gCertified, REALTOR/Salesperson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New Jersey Properties, Montclair Office Here are some useful links to issues of special interest to home buyers: Lead Paint: https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/2d14f4_a4023be137b94271aa4cd99ee0f257af.pdf Mold: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-10/documents/moldguide12.pdf Asbestos: https://www.epa.gov/asbestos Underground Oil Tanks: https://www.epa.gov/ust Termites: https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/termites-how-identify-and-control-them Radon: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-12/documents/2016_a_citizens_guide_to_radon.pdf Fire Extinguishers: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/evacuation/portable_about.html Flood Maps: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home Fair Housing: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp […]

by James Stefanile, ABR, GRI, SRES, QSC, gCertified, REALTOR/Salesperson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New Jersey Properties, Montclair Office   Last month I highlighted the stats and projections from the Otteau Valuation Group seminar I attended. Those were both state-wide and local and a look forward.  This time, let’s look back and deeper into the local […]

by James Stefanile, ABR, GRI, SRES, QSC, gCertified, REALTOR/Salesperson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New Jersey Properties, Montclair Office Recently I attended the Fall Housing Workshop hosted by Jeffrey Otteau of the Otteau Group, Inc.  Mr. Otteau is generally recognized as one of the foremost authorities on New Jersey real estate.  His seminars are always packed […]