Murray Robertson, Realtor

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What a home:

Inside the Biltmore: America's Largest Mansion! Take an exclusive tour of the legendary Biltmore House with Ken on This House. Explore the opulence of America's largest home, built by George Washington Van...

PILOTs are BRIBES. Properties should be taxed based upon their value the day they're developed. If they don't make financial sense, don't build them. This notion of BRIBING the town to approve a project and delay the tax increase for decades, while the poor tax payers have the burden of paying to educate the kids that these projects always bring (along with the other services that they require) should be illegal and opposed at the first meeting. https://parsippanyfocus.com/2024/08/10/why-parsippany-schools-waived-classroom-size-limits-for-the-upcoming-year/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEp6QVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcmdnp2kZa5NYqk_hoxkWHA2V0CSU38ysC7fBDMITETlZUE9eYb-nwddlw_aem_mHL7XaQ7q1_b2i9z8a0chw

Why Parsippany Schools Waived Classroom Size Limits for the Upcoming Year | Parsippany Focus HomeLocal NewsWhy Parsippany Schools Waived Classroom Size Limits for the Upcoming Year Local NewsSchool News Why Parsippany Schools Waived Classroom Size Limits for the Upcoming Year This article was submitted by Robert S. Sutter, Ed.D., Superintendent, Parsippany Board of Education. By Focus contr...

Cool window AC design, allows full view out the window and straddles the sill; much less likely to all out.

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When you are considering purchasing a used car and have your mechanic look it over, the first thing he does is inspect the underside. When you hire me as your buyers agent, please excuse me for not showing you where the TV goes, I'm busy examining the underside of the deck. There are shortcuts everywhere, let me help you avoid a bad purchase.

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Home Buyer: I want a house built after 1980.
Me: Actually, you don't.
Let me explain.

Newer isn't always better, and this picture sums it up pretty well. The quality of modern lumber is simply far inferior to the quality of lumber they were using to build homes in the early and mid-20th century. Wood quality began dropping on a serious scale in the 1980s due to old-growth timber being almost completely depleted.

Most wood used today is grown very fast - not only can you visibly see the difference in quality, but the newer lumber is more prone to rotting due to a lack of heartwood. Slow growth wood yields much more heartwood, which is the longest lasting part of the tree, whereas sap wood (new growth wood) will rot very quickly. Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant. A good rule - as long as the plumbing and electric has been updated, a well-built home from the mid-20th century is a better investment and will likely outlast a newer build.

Clarification: Yes, these two pieces of lumber come from two different trees. The expert in the attached article is not comparing the lumber of the same tree over time. He is comparing the lumber that was commonly used to build houses 75 years ago versus the lumber commonly used to build houses today

You don't need a buyers agent like me, with 35 years of real estate development and construction experience to tell you "this ain't central ac", most misrepresentations are not so obvious. I can help you avoid the disasters.

So true.

How it's gonna be. Call me to understand this new process.

With the right architect and an understanding of zoning issues, split level homes can be saved. I'm an expert buyers rep with 40 years of real estate development and construction experience and can help you find such "diamonds in the rough"

As E-commerce continues to obliterate brick and mortar retail shops, we'll see more and more creative uses for the space. This looks like a good use for this space, now vacant for 7 years. https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/local/morris-county/2024/07/22/parsippany-urban-air-will-complete-redevelopment-of-closed-kmart-site/74472215007/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1BJG8Smcd5FlIJFG_4F2clznHKlpzHEdlDAy3JX8x96u0lE8Avf20uaEs_aem_0mUgknH2tmGw1n2__J2kUA

What's coming next to Marshalls, HomeGoods in Parsippany? A new 'indoor adventure' park The business will join the new HomeGoods and Marshalls at the Westmount Plaza on Route 46. Here's what the park will offer.

Cool old road that runs along the Delaware river and takes you up to the Walpack Inn, (https://www.facebook.com/thewalpackinn), one of my favorite restaurants in Sussex Co. Prob a nice ride in the corvette but no gas stations along the route as it's been impassable for years until this project brings it back to life. https://www.njherald.com/story/news/local/2024/07/20/centuries-old-delaware-water-gap-route-set-to-reopen-amid-11m-rebuild/74473826007/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3dDDFzjE6AHeJg3Qx1nitwZMWTKJyjWRxFOa6C1ubINYSgbZUkpcHkN6A_aem_ppd2Oti8GVzwoGlyKaY0wQ

Centuries-old road set to reopen at Delaware Water Gap as $11M facelift proceeds Old Mine Road winds along the Delaware River in Sussex County and is thought to date back to Colonial times. Here's a look at the repairs.

Not all properties are as they seem. As your exclusive buyers agent, I can help you see the potential, with 35 years of construction management experience, plus I'm an engineer.

Beautiful Transformation🤩❤️

It's about time they did something w this property: https://www.facebook.com/share/zdd7yWqtn5iwbC54/

The eight-story building will be transformed into a hotel with a “word-class spa” and entertainment. https://l.nj.com/4wcjlv?utm_source=facebook&utm_content=nj_facebook_nj

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$28M Estate Is NJ's Most Expensive Listing — And Perfect Fit For Movie Star A home fit for a movie star is on the market in New Jersey.The sprawling 25,000-square-foot estate spanning 160 acres in Monmouth County is listed at $28 million, making it the most expensive listing in the Garden State.The property at 318…

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The 50 best small towns to raise a family revealed The 50 best small towns to raise a family in have been revealed, with all of those listed enjoying minimal crime , good schools, and an overall high quality of life.

Location is always important, but sometimes a little creativity can go a long way.

Call me for a private showing of this unique property!

Sometimes, all you need is a good realtor with some construction experience to find the "not so obvious" potential in a property. Soon everyone will hire their own buyers agent and my 35 years of construction management experience will be very helpful to my buyers, as it has for the last 20 years as a buyers agent.

700K? Amazing cost but a nice project. https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/local/morris-county/2024/07/02/boonton-stone-arch-reopens-rockaway-river-nj-park/74269316007/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR32zBqHz1cEtJrBwvUxjV773lNOH7cwGHGmRGx1cU56hUn7Z-Oc4MR5ySo_aem_JNPbX8EnN04HE1E9LBpNxw

Historic Boonton Stone Arch reopens over Rockaway River after $700K restoration The Boonton Stone Arch in Grace Lord Park, a remnant of the town’s historic Ironworks, reopened after a nearly $700,000 restoration.

4 Zone HVAC system. I'm sure the wiring (extension cords inside) is even more impressive!

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True reaction of the listing agent when I show my buyers where all the corners were cut on her "completely renovated" listing.

Great facility in Morristown. https://patch.com/new-jersey/morristown/morristown-board-oks-major-expansion-mayo-performing-arts-center?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_term=arts+%26+entertainment&utm_campaign=autopost&utm_content=morristown&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0lCjEtEFaCv2ZOLduhUdZ61eSzNPij7fm3V-Abl2bAUZugZG_d2FduvpI_aem_HZZMsSFmr4SAjyJdXJMbAw

Morristown Board OKs Major Expansion At Mayo Performing Arts Center MPAC leaders said the expansion will help them reach more kids through arts programs and education, while remaining a top arts destination.