ERA JUSTIN REALTY PROVIDES ENERGY TIPS AS WE APPROACH COLDER WEATHER

ERA JUSTIN REALTY PROVIDES ENERGY TIPS

AS WE APPROACH COLDER WEATHER

Money down the drain is not a good thing. You want your home to be comfortable, but you certainly don't want it to cost you more than necessary. Energy efficiency is good for the environment and it's very good for your bank account. A quick look around your property can help you plug up that money drain.

Kristen Davis, ERA Justin Realtor agent offers these tips to South Bergenite readers. “Older homes that haven't been updated can often be energy inefficient. But they don't have to be. Newer homes may be less likely to suffer from escaping energy but every home needs to be inspected from time to time. Look for the obvious problems, such as cracked windows, a storm door that doesn't close properly or a split in the foundation. Cold air can seep through, costing you valuable money. Hold your hand over door and window frames to see if air is coming through. On windy days, place a piece of tissue paper next to these openings. If the tissue moves, you've got a problem.

It is time to take action. Caulk around door and window frames and along basement walls. There are inexpensive sweepers you can place at the bottom of your door to help keep down drafts. Weather stripping is usually easy to install and is quite effective in sealing up small areas where air leaks through. And replace any broken panes. A newer and better sealing storm door might also be an option.

In the winter, a rug or draft stopper can be placed by the door to block heat from escaping. Let the sunlight work for you by opening drapes when the sun is out and closing them later in the evening. In fact, fabric is a terrific way to keep a room warm. Remember those beautiful tapestries used in castles? They were as useful as they were beautiful. Castles were notoriously cold and damp. Hanging tapestries in appropriate places helped make things more comfortable.

Adjusting the thermostat only a few degrees can make a tremendous difference in that energy bill. If it feels a little cooler than you would like in the winter, put on a sweater. As long as everyone in the house is healthy, it shouldn't make any difference, except to your bank account. In the summer, ceiling fans can circulate the air, making your home feel cooler without costing so much. Even in the winter, you can reverse the blades on the ceiling fan and it will move the warm air around, making the room seem warmer without turning up the thermostat.”

ERA Justin Realty has continually received the prestigious ERA world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’ throughout nearly 3,000 ERA offices. All across the nation, one of the most sought awards that can be achieved in business is the ‘J.D. Power & Associates’ award. Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it. ERA Real Estate was the recipient of ‘Highest Satisfaction for First Time Home Buyers Among Full Service Real Estate Firms’ and ‘Highest Satisfaction for First Time Home Sellers.’ For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.

The ERA Justin Realty full service real estate consultants can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. Also view 1000's of homes at their website at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty's Jennifer Mazone appointed as Social Media Director

ERA Justin Realty's Jennifer Mazone appointed as Social Media Director

 

Jennifer Mazone, with ERA Justin Realty, has been appointed as the firm's Social Media Director and Specialist.  The firm, through Mazone uses vast computer-mediated technologies that allow the creating and sharing of information ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks. ERA Justin Realty and their Realtor agents are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing and specifically representing buyers and sellers in real estate transactions.

 

Mazone, a Rutherford resident is married to Dennis Mazone. They have three children, Max, Jack and Phoebe. She is also a loving rescuer of pets including three adopted dogs and a cat. Many know her locally as a class parent volunteer, PTA and involved in both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts plus Rutherford recreational sports.

 

Mazone said, "Social Media today brings together the news, trends, and best practices around social and digital marketing with focus on our Realtor agents. My position and creativity includes photography and graphic design to be the voice for real estate throughout our company and the communities we serve in Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson and Ocean Counties. There is a difference in real estate companies and we feel we need to have the most up-to-date information so our Realtor agents can continue to be on the cutting-edge of information for our sellers and buyers. In this way, we are confident we are doing the best for them. We are thankful that our firm is held in high regard and we offer our publication of reviews about our company, Real Estate Results in Writing, a history of nearly 800 written reviews from our sellers and buyers. ERA Justin Realty  also proudly received the prestigious Circle of Light Award, as the premier and only ERA real estate firm, selected from approximately 31,000 ERA brokers and agents globally."

 

For more information on these real estate market leaders and on real estate topics, consumers can reach them at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue and their meet and greet Hoboken location. By phone at (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.  Additional real estate information is also available at the firms 1000's of homes websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

 

 

ERA Justin Realty Participates in Kip Center Holiday Festival

 

Rutherford:  It was just fall, but within a blink a chill is now in the air, the malls are all decked out with holiday displays, shoppers are out and about and it’s also beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Rutherford’s Kip Center, the areas recreation and nutritional citizen center, where area residents enjoy daily activities and lunch programs. Holiday trees and decorative wreaths have brought much cheer to the Kip Center located at 55 Kip Avenue for its annual Festival of Trees and Wreaths, as well as much needed donations.

 

Holiday displays abound with participants who were as busy as holiday elves getting ready for the upcoming Kip Center drawing, when dozens of decorated trees and wreaths will be given to winners through their annual holiday drawing. The event helps raise needed donations used to fund the varied activities at the center.  Trees/wreaths/centerpieces will be judged for the Most Beautiful, Most Original/Creative, and Best Use of Theme to be displayed through December 10th.

 

Assisting in creating holiday cheer with the 2016 ERA Justin Realty presentation are Realtor salespersons Danny Simone, Joana Iliescu, Jennifer Sullivan, Michael Bradley, Cathy Vick, Ilene Harpuder, Jennifer Sofia, Peggy McLaughlin, Sharon Robie, Lee Schilare, Jessica Davidson and Carol D. Calamari who are the presenters for their 2016 charitable event wreath who recently offered their unique Home Sweet Home theme wreath, designed with much love.

 

They said, "Our submission is our effort to help make a difference for the Kip Center and our community. In order to reach a wide range of individuals and spread our spirit, we dedicate our time to a wide range of charities. We feel that one person making a difference to another can lead to many people making a difference in society. We all have the opportunity to help create positive change. You might not be able to change the entire world, but at least you can change a small part of it for someone. Our focus is to help bring financial benefits to the Kip Center seniors. We’re happy to report that our past entries have been cited by the Kip Center as Most Creative In the Business Category, for past years and ERA Justin Realty again is hopeful for mention in 2016."

 

Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty broker co-owners said,  "Tis the season for giving. By helping the Kip Center raise money with ERA Justin Realty’s donation of our holiday wreath and others you are helping that one or many in the community. Stop by the Kip Center for a chance to win!  It's always a win-win situation and you will be helping our area seniors immensely. Contact the Kip Center for details on their charitable drawing."

 

 You may read about the firm’s fundraising activities and more at their websites, www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com, or phone any of their Realtor salespersons at (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD if you would like to assist in their ongoing fundraising activities.