Tuesday, July 10, 2012

CAN do ATTITUDE

“Can Do”
WINNING
Attitudes


CAN’T
CAN
We’ve never done it before
We have the opportunity to be first
It’s too complicated
Let’s look at it from a different angle
We don’t have the resources
Necessity is the Mother of Invention
It will never work
We’ll give it a try
There’s not enough time
We’ll reevaluate some priorities
We already tried it
We learned from the experience
There’s no way it’ll work
We can make it work
It’s a waste of time
Think of the possibilities
It’s a waste of money
THE INVESTMENT WILL BE WORTH IT
WE’LL CANNABALIZE OUR OWN SALES
We’ll do it before they do it
We don’t have the expertise
Let’s network with those who do
We can’t compete
We’ll get a jump on the competition
Our vendors won’t go for it
Let’s show them the opportunity
It’s good enough
There is always room for improvement
We don’t have enough money
Maybe there’s something we can cut
We’re understaffed
We’re a lean, mean machine
We don’t have enough room
Temporary space may be an option
It will never fly
We’ll never know until we try
We don’t have the equipment
Maybe we can sub it out
It’s not going to be any better
We’ll try it one more time
It can’t be done
It’ll be a challenge
No one communicates
Let’s open channels
Isn’t time to go home
Days go so quickly around here
I don’t have any idea
I’ll come up with some alternatives
Let somebody else deal with it
I’m ready to learn something new
We’re always changing direction
We’re in touch with our customers
It’s too radical a change
Let’s take a chance
It takes too long for approval
We’ll walk it through the system
Our customers won’t buy it
We’ll do better at educating them
Our company is the wrong size
We’re perfect for this project
It doesn’t fit us
We should look at it
It’s contrary to policy
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
It’s not my job
I’ll be glad to take the responsibility
I CAN’T
I CAN!


MONMOUTH BEACH MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT June 2012


MONMOUTH BEACH MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT
May 1 - May 31, 2012
Total Number of closed sales
3
Average days on market
140
Ratio of sale price to list price
76%
Lowest closed price
$481,000
Highest closed price
$1,200,000
Median closed price
$840,050
Distribution of Closed Sales
# under $500,000
4
# between $500,001-$1,000,000
1
# above $700,001
1
Total under contract as of 6/6/12
18
Total homes available as of 6/6/12
45
Median price of available homes
$1,375,000


Source: Monmouth/Ocean MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the time! With today's low interest rates and available financing, the buyers are back. The Spring market is in full swing and there has never been a better time to make a move. 















RED BANK MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT June 2012


RED BANK MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT
June 1 - 30, 2012
Total Number of closed sales
4
Average days on market
54
Ratio of sale price to list price
96%
Lowest closed price
$219,500
Highest closed price
$552,500
Median closed price
$552,500
Distribution of Closed Sales
# under $400,000
2
# $400,001 - $700,000
0
# above $700,000
2
Total under contract as of 7/3/12
19
Total homes available as of 7/3/12
46
Median price of available homes
$349,950


Source: Monmouth/Ocean MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.


If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the time! With today's low interest rates and available financing, the buyers are back. The Spring market is in full swing and there has never been a better time to make a move. 

Monmouth County may be best known for the Battle of Monmouth

Local residents can still feel the colonists’ spirit just by exploring Shrewsbury and Monmouth County, which has more Revolutionary War sites than most New Jersey counties.
Here is a list of places to check out this summer:
Colts Neck
Colts Neck Memorial Park, Heyers Mill Road. This location features the Private Michael Field Gravestite and Joshua Huddy Memorial.
Colts Neck Inn, 6 County Road Route 537 West. The Joshua Huddy Homestead Site is directly adjacent from the historic inn.
Englishtown
Village Inn, Main St. and Water Street. It was here that General Washington ordered the arrest of General Charles Lee, who had disobeyed orders in the Battle of Monmouth.
Freehold
Covenhoven House, 150 West Main St. A British general occupied this house.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 33 Throckmorton St. Legend has it that this church was used as a hospital during the war.
Monmouth Court House, Main St. and Court St. This building was also used as a hospital.
Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court St. The historical association has a number of artifacts from colonial days and the Battle of Monmouth.

Monmouth Battle Monument, Court St. and Monument St.
Highlands
Joshua Huddy Hanging Site, Huddy Park, Bay Ave. and Waterwitch Ave. Captian Joshua Huddy was hanged here by the British.
Holmdel
Holmes-Hendrickson House, 62 Longstreet Rd. A major skirmish occurred here after the house was attacked by a group of Loyalists.
Manalapan
Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 347 Rte. 33. One of the largest battles of the American Revolution took place here.
Marlboro
Old Brick Ref. Church Cemetery, Rte. 520 and Dunn Drive. At least two Revolutionary War soldiers are buried here.
Matawan
Philip Freneau Grave Site, 112 Poet Dr. Revolutionary poet and friend of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson is buried here.
Burrowes Mansion, 94 Main St. This house was a rallying point for colonial troops.
Middletown
Murray Farmhouse, 345 Oak Hill Rd. This was the home of Joseph Murray, a member of the colonists’ local militia.
Marlpit Hall, 137 Kings Hwy. This house was the home of a prominent Loyalist.
Washington Reconnoitering Expedition Sign, Route 35 and Kings Hwy (in front of the police building). This sign states that George Washington and his men rode through here on a reconnoitering expedition
British Retreat Route Markers (Showing the British army’s movement after the Battle of Monmouth).
• Kings Hwy. near Normandy Rd.
• Kings Hwy. and Brandywine Way
• Church St. and Kings Hwy.
Throckmorton-Lippit-Taylor Burying Ground. 137 Kings Hwy. More deceased Revolutionary figures are here.
British Campsite, Kings Hwy. at Monmouth Ave. and Navesink Ave. This was an old campsite used by British soldiers while they waited for transport to Sandy Hook.
Rumson
Joshua Huddy's Leap Monument, West Park, Rumson Rd. and Ward Ave. Before being executed by the British, war prisoner Joshua Huddy briefly escaped here.
Battle of Black Point Marker, East River Rd. and Black Point Rd. Another skirmish took place here just as the British were leaving for Sandy Hook.
Sandy Hook
Lighthouse, Hartshorne Dr. This lighthouse was taken over by the British and remained under their control for most of the war.
Halyburton Monument, Hartshorne Dr. On this site there were more Revolutionary graves, although they were moved in the early 1900s.
British Embarkation Marker, Hartshorne Dr. British troops passed through this point to complete their withdrawal from the Battle of Monmouth.
Shrewsbury
Christ Church and Cemetery, Sycamore Ave. and Broad St. This was used as a barracks for patriot soldiers.
Sycamore Monument, Sycamore Ave. and Broad St. This marks a trail used by George Washington’s troops.
Allen House, 400 Sycamore Ave. It was here that a Loyalist patrol attacked Continental Army soldiers that were stationed there.
Tennent
Old Tennent Church & Cemetery, 448 Tennent Rd. Many soldiers are buried here, including Joshua Huddy.
Upper Freehold
Historic Walnford, 62 Walnford Rd. The owner of this house was arrested in 1777 for refusing to affirm his allegiance to the government.
West Long Branch
Old Free Church Cemetery, Monmouth Ave. near W. Palmer Ave. Several Revolutionary soldiers are buried here.
More information about historic sites in Monmouth County can be found at the Monmouth County Historical Association website, or at visitmonmouth.com.
Related Topics: Allen House, Christ Church, and Revolutionary War

Monday, July 09, 2012

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