Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Copy Link
NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® 2023 Winners
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team was Excited to see our Agents Shine at the NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®s for 2023.
The real estate industry is highly competitive, with agents striving to provide exceptional service and deliver outstanding results. On March 20, 2024 we had the privilege to recognize and congratulate the remarkable achievements of several BHGRE Green Team agents at the esteemed NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® held at Minerals Resort in Vernon, NJ. Their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to their clients have earned them well-deserved accolades. Join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of Ted Van Laar, Charles Nagy, Kristi Anderson, Barbara Tesa, and Nicole Albert as they shine brightly at this prestigious event.
Silver Level Recognition $6.5-11.99 million: Ted Van Laar, Charles Nagy & Kristi Anderson.
We are delighted to honor Ted Van Laar, Charles Nagy and Kristi Anderson for their remarkable accomplishments. All of these amazing agents have received the Silver Level award at the NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Ceremony. Ted, Charlie and Barbara’s unwavering commitment to their clients and exceptional service have consistently exceeded expectations. Their attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and market expertise have contributed to their success in helping clients navigate the real estate market with ease. Barbara and Ted’s Silver Level recognition is a well-deserved tribute to their hard work and dedication. Congratulations, Barbara and Ted!
Bronze Level Achievement $2.5-6.49 million: Barbara Tesa & Nicole Albert
We are delighted to congratulate Barbara Tesa and Nicole Albert on receiving the Bronze Level award at the NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Ceremony. Their passion for real estate, combined with their dedication to their clients, have allowed them to achieve remarkable results. Additionally, their integrity, professionalism, and expertise have earned them the trust and admiration of their clients. Barbara and Nicole’s Bronze Level recognition is a testament to their commitment to excellence and unwavering pursuit of client satisfaction. Well done, Barbara and Nicole!
The achievements of Ted Van Laar, Charles Nagy, Kristi Anderson, Barbara Tesa, and Nicole Albert at the NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®s serve as a testament to their exceptional skills, unwavering commitment, and outstanding contributions to the real estate industry. These agents have not only excelled professionally but have also made a significant impact on the lives of their clients. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing exceptional service have set them apart as true industry leaders. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Kristi, Barbara, Ted, Charlie and Nicole for their well-deserved recognition and wish them continued success in their future endeavors.
Rick Harrison joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team
Rick Harrison brings his Real Estate Experience, Competitiveness, and Humor to BHGRE Green Team
Richard “Rick” Harrison attended the University of Arkansas with a major in Business Administration. For eighteen years, before becoming a real estate agent, Rick was a professional tennis coach.
About Rick
Rick has lived in Vernon since 2003. He spends his weekdays doing real estate, working out, playing golf, and being Adam’s dad; he pretty much spends his weekends doing the same. Rick is a huge sports fan and loves the Razorbacks. An athlete his whole life, Rick still plays golf, tennis, basketball, and baseball; you’ll often see him working out at Minerals or running at Maple Grange Park.
Rick Harrison in Real Estate
Rick decided to pivot his career, four years ago, when he entered into Real Estate. When asked why he decided to switch paths? he said, “I knew I would be good at it and I didn’t want to have a real job anymore.” Joking aside, the real estate world is extremely competitive, yet in the four years he has been in business, Rick’s numbers prove how devoted he is to his clients.
Rick Harrison is happy to help with any of your real estate needs; when it comes to golf, he’s good to have in your foursome and he usually picks up the check.
It is no doubt that a realtor with Rick’s innate competitive sportsmanship and experience will be an unbeatable asset to every client that he meets.
Green Team NJ Realty is on Top!
Choosing a realtor to represent you is one of the most important decisions you make. As a buyer they will help you determine your offer price, so you don’t overpay. As a seller, they will help to ensure you will get the best price for your home. A local realtor knows the area, the neighborhoods, the community, and its resources. Therefore, they can direct you to the best areas based on your needs and wants.
When choosing Green Team New Jersey Realty to represent you, you get the top agents in Sussex County as a buyer or a seller. Many, if not all, of the sales associates are long-time residents entrenched within the community. Thus, they have an edge with an unparalleled knowledge base of the area. Due to this, Green Team New Jersey Realty has soared to the top of the real estate ranks in Sussex County. Not only does Green Team Realty compete with the nation’s top-named regional and national franchised agencies but out-sells many of them.
Green Team New Jersey Realty is in the top 1% Real Estate Offices in Sussex County, NJ. Dedication to clients and superior knowledge of the area and marketing is why they are chosen to represent more Home Buyers than 99.3% of all other Real Estate Offices and Green Team sells more listings than 98.4% of all Real Estate Offices in Sussex County, NJ. Houses listed with Green Team sell faster than the average for all other Real Estate Offices in Sussex, NJ. Green Team New Jersey is the #1 Real Estate Office in Vernon, NJ. In the past year alone they have had over $69,000,000 in sales volume.
October in Orange and Sussex Counties
It’s October in Orange and Sussex Counties – and we know what that means!
Fall is in full bloom and pumpkins dot the fields throughout these sister counties. Leaves change color, providing a breathtaking landscape. During October in Orange and Sussex Counties, there is a lot to see and a lot to do, culminating in Halloween. And Green Team Realty is delighted to share activities and events with you to help you enjoy this beautiful fall month.
Fall Recipes and indoor and outdoor home projects and decorating ideas for the season
Better Homes and Gardens shares 53 pumpkin recipes, one for every day of fall. As this is a busy time of year for most everyone, how about 20 Make-Ahead Famiiy Dinners from RealSimple.com. Further, Better Homes & Gardens gives us Delicious Fall Comfort Food recipes to enjoy..
And, as the weather cools down, using the oven seems like a fitting idea. So Southern Living gives us 30 Fall Cookie and Bar Recipes Every Baker Needs. Finally, Southern Living also gives us 68 Fall Table Decor Ideas That Will be the Hit of Your Party. These gorgeous seasonal decorations will enhance entertaining and family meals (and dessert), as well. And there are beautiful creations to help you start planning for your Thanksgiving table.
Better Homes and Gardens provides you with 8 Landscape Ideas for Curb Appeal. Of course, this is the time of year for a special kind of curb appeal. HomeBNC has 28 DIY projects to celebrate this time of year. And HouseBeautiful.com has 45 Festive Outdoor Halloween Decorations to Trick Out Your House. There are lots of great ideas for getting into the “spirit” of the season! And while you’re busy taking care of outdoor chores and projects, your slow cooker will be brewing up a batch of Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Orange County, NY – Things to do, places to go
Pumpkin Festival at Hill-Hold Museum. 128 Route 416, Campbell Hall. Saturday, October 5, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pumpkin rolling, face painting, waxing leaves, scarecrow making and hay rides. Refreshments available for sale. $3/person.
Applefest. Downtown Warwick. Sunday, October 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors, live music and entertainment, children’s carnival, food and, of course, all things apple.
Warwick Children’s Book Festival. Railroad Green Park, Warwick. Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music and visits from 75 children’s authors and illustrators. In case of rain, the event will be held at Warwick Valley Middle School, 225 West St.
Sugar Loaf Arts & Crafts Fall Festival. Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf. Columbus Day Weekend, October 12, 13 and 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy arts, crafts, music, food and a beer garden in this charming artisan crafts village.
Sussex County, NJ – Things to do, places to go
Harvest, Honey and Garlic Festival. Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta. Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farmers Market, vendors, children’s activities, and a variety of honey and garlic products. There will also be educational displays from the beekeepers. 973-579-0500.
Newton Fall Festival. Spring Street, Newton. Sunday, October 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free family event with classic car show, live music, costume contest, vendors and crafts. 973-383-3521
Dog Walk of the Dead. Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta. Saturday, October 19, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All proceeds benefit “Oscar: One Step Closer Animal Rescue.” There will be vendors, costume contests, live music, food, a classic car showcase. Most importantly, there will be animal adoptions.
Last – but not least – Things to do on Halloween
And, since October in Orange and Sussex Counties ends in Halloween, take your pick of the events in these sister Counties.
- Check out Hudson Valley Magazine‘s Halloween Guide.
- For New Jersey’s haunted houses and info on nearby attractions, check out newjerseyhauntedhouses.com.
- Heaven Hill Farm’s Great Pumpkin Festival.is the largest Fall Festival in Northern New Jersey. There is plenty of room on this 110 acre farm for the 40 family-friendly activities, and lots of food. Of course, that includes apple cider and apple cider donuts. Plus, there are Corn and Hay mazes, There are just too many activities to list here, so check out the website for activities, days and hours, and ticket prices.451 State Route 94, Vernon. 973-764-5144
- Pure Terror Scream Park and Haunted Houses at Museum Village, Monroe, Thursday Oct 31 – 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov 1 & 2, 7:30 to 10 p.m. According to the website, Pure Terror is a 9 Haunted House walk through attraction. It’s one of the world’s largest and scariest haunted houses.. Also, there is a huge Halloween-themed midway with lots of music, food and photo ops for everyone. 1010 State Route 17M, Monroe NY. Visit the website for more details. Also, you can purchase tickets online.
- For those that prefer a little less “terror,” Museum Village offers No Scare Halloween on Saturday Oct. 19 and Sunday Oct. 20. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parade around the grounds in not-so-scary costumes and take part in lots of kid-friendly crafts and games. The website will offer more details as event gets closer. 1010 State Route 17M, Monroe, NY. 845-782-8248
And if you prefer to stay home
hgtv.com has 45 Easy Halloween Party Ideas. Whether planning a party for kids, adults or both, there are lots of unique ideas for food and decorations here. Goodhousekeeping.com has 60+ Spooky Ideas for your Best Halloween Party Ever. You’re sure to find some inspiration at these links.
If you prefer to spend a quiet Halloween with the family, redbookmag.com has recommendations for the 47 Best Halloween Movies for Kids. This link will also lead you to easy recipes, crafts and costumes.
Have a wonderful October and a Happy Halloween.
What If I Wait Until Next Year to Buy a Home?
What If I Wait Until Next Year to Buy a Home?
We recently shared that national home prices have increased by 6.7% year-over-year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained historically low which has allowed many buyers to enter the market.
As a seller, you will likely be most concerned about ‘short-term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As a buyer, however, you must not be concerned about price, but instead about the ‘long-term cost’ of the home.
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae all project that mortgage interest rates will increase by this time next year. According to CoreLogic’s most recent Home Price Index Report, home prices will appreciate by 5.2% over the next 12 months.
What Does This Mean as a Buyer?
If home prices appreciate by 5.2% over the next twelve months as predicted by CoreLogic,here is a simple demonstration of the impact that an increase in interest rate would have on the mortgage payment of a home selling for approximately $250,000 today:
Bottom Line
If buying a home is in your plan for this year, doing it sooner rather than later could save you thousands of dollars over the terms of your loan.
Get the latest news and updates on your local housing market – Sign up for our Monthly Housing Updates
[gravityform id=”16″ title=”false” description=”true”]
