Real estate — still the best shelter. In a recent survey, 87 percent of all people responding ranked real estate as a good financial investment.  Fifty-four percent believe real estate is better than stocks and another 26 percent believe it is as good as stocks. Put your money in an investment you can live in.

Basking Ridge still has a great selection of inventory of townhomes, condominiums and single family homes for any of your buying needs.  First time home buyers, Retiring sellers, moving up families, singles, professionals and more.

The top four reasons first-time buyers purchased in 2009 included “desire to own their own home” (62 percent), “affordability” (10 percent), “change in family situation” (8 percent), and “first-time-buyer tax credit” (6 percent), the survey found.