Real Estate Market Reports and Stats for North Caldwell New Jersey 07006
North Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Single Family Real Estate Market Report and Stats as of November 2009:
Active Listings: 32
New Listings in November: 0
Under Contracts in November: 5
Solds in November: 2
Months Supply on the Market: 6.4
Absorption ratio: 16% (only 16% of the total inventory went U/C in November, leaving 84% of the inventory unsold)
There are currently 4 rental properties available in North Caldwell, New Jersey and there are no multi-family homes available on the market as of November 2009.
Although maintaining its own grammar school, North Caldwell is part of the West Essex Regional School District, serving the sending districts of Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell and Roseland. Although separate from Caldwell and West Caldwell, all three towns share the same zip code (07006).
****With deep roots in the Essex County, I service buyers and sellers throughout many Essex County communities and neighboring Morris, Passaic and Union Counties, specializing in the entire West Essex Communities (including Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Verona and Cedar Grove) and my hometown areas of Belleville, Bloomfield and Nutley.****
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Although Essex Fells and Roseland maintain their own grammar schools, they are both sending districts of the West Essex Regional Schoolsystem for grades 7-12, along with Fairfield and North Caldwell.
COMMITTED TO OUR SCHOOLS!
COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITIES!!
Proudly serving the Communities of West EssexAND a Resident too,
****With deep roots in the Essex County, I service buyers and sellers throughout many Essex County communities and neighboring Morris, Passaic and Union Counties, specializing in the entire West Essex Communities (including Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Verona and Cedar Grove) and my hometown areas of Belleville, Bloomfield and Nutley.****
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Real Estate Market Reports and Stats for Fairfield New Jersey 07004
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Single Family Real Estate Market Report and Stats as of November 2009:
Active Listings: 56
New Listings in November: 8
Under Contracts in November: 4
Solds in November: 7
Months Supply on the Market: 14
Absorption ratio: 10% (only 10% of the total inventory went U/C in November, leaving 90% of the inventory unsold)
Although multi-family homes in Fairfield are rare and there are none currently for sale, there are a handful of multi-generational homes in Fairfield. As of the end of November 2009 there were no multi-family homes listed for sale in Fairfield, NJ. There are currently 5 rental properties available in Fairfield, New Jersey 07004.
Although Fairfield maintains its own grammar schools, it is one of the four sending districts of the West Essex Regional Schoolsystem for grades 7-12.
****With deep roots in the Essex County, I service buyers and sellers throughout many Essex County communities and neighboring Morris, Passaic and Union Counties, specializing in the entire West Essex Communities (including Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Verona and Cedar Grove) and my hometown areas of Belleville, Bloomfield and Nutley.****
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Real Estate Market Reports and Stats for Cedar Grove, NJ and Verona, NJ
November 2009
Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009 Single Family Real Estate Market Report and Stats as of November 2009:
Active Listings: 59
New Listings in November: 6
Under Contracts in November: 7
Solds in November: 9
Months Supply on the Market: 8.4
Absorption ratio: 12% (only 12% of the total inventory went U/C in November, leaving 88% of the inventory unsold)
Cedar Grove New Jersey does not currently have any multi-family homes for sale. There are currently 8 rental properties available as of the end of November 2009 in Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009. The Township of Cedar Grove described by the Star Ledger newspaper as "Beautiful Suburbia".
Verona, New Jersey 07044 Single Family Real Estate Market Report and Stats as of November 2009:
Active Listings: 74
New Listings in November: 13
Under Contracts in November: 8
Solds in November: 12
Months Supply on the Market: 9.2
Absorption ratio: 11% (only 11% of the total inventory went U/C in November, leaving 89% of the inventory unsold)
There is currently one multi-family home for sale in Verona NJ and 21 rental properties available in Verona as of the end of November 2009. Verona, New Jersey was voted #1 Best Place to Live in Essex County by New Jersey Monthly in 2008.
****With deep roots in the Essex County, I service buyers and sellers throughout many Essex County communities and neighboring Morris, Passaic and Union Counties, specializing in the entire West Essex Communities (including Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Verona and Cedar Grove) and my hometown areas of Belleville, Bloomfield and Nutley.****
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Market Reports and Stats for Caldwell, NJ and West Caldwell, NJ
November 2009
Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Single Family Real Estate Market Report and Stats as of November 2009:
Active Listings: 31
New Listings in November: 5
Under Contracts in November: 4
Solds in November: 9
Months Supply on the Market: 7.7
Absorption ratio: 13% (only 13% of the total inventory went U/C in November, leaving 87% of the inventory unsold)
There are currently 2 multi-family homes and 23 rental properties available as of the end of November 2009 inCaldwell, New Jersey 07006.
West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Single Family Real Estate Market Report and Stats as of November 2009:
Active Listings: 36
New Listings in November: 5
Under Contracts in November: 3
Solds in November: 7
Months Supply on the Market: 12
Absorption ratio: 10% (10% of the total inventory went U/C in November, leaving 90% of the inventory unsold)
West Caldwell New Jersey does not currently have any multi-homes for sale. There are currently 9 rental propertiesavailable as of the end of November 2009 inWest Caldwell, New Jersey 07006.
Presently Caldwell and West Caldwell are part of the sameCaldwell school districtconsisting of four grammar schools, Grover Cleveland Middle School and James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell. Caldwell and West Caldwell have a combined population of approximately 18,000 and are located within 25 miles or so from New York City.
****With deep roots in the Essex County, I service buyers and sellers throughout many Essex County communities and neighboring Morris, Passaic and Union Counties, specializing in the entire West Essex Communities (including Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Verona and Cedar Grove) and my hometown areas of Belleville, Bloomfield and Nutley.****
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Do you comment to them and say thanks for the reblog?
Do you send them a quick email thanking them for reblogging your post?
Do you just take the extra 25 points and pretend that the reblogging didn't take place?
I think the reblogfeature is a great tool to use not only for the writer reblogging it it but also for the original writer. It's almost sort of like an "honor" to have one of your posts reblogged, I think so anyway. As Paddy Pizappi points out in her post about reblogging:
...."ReBlogging is not stealing the original Blogger has given their permission by allowing it. ReBlogging is not the lazy Bloggers way to get ahead, trust me some of the most active Bloggers here reBlog all the time. ReBlogging is a way to spread that ActiveRain to others and to put someone else's good thoughts to work for you."
So back to my initial question....what is the proper etiquette when someone reblogs your post?
In addition, what is the proper etiquette when YOU reblog someone's post?
Do you comment on their original blog with a kudos and say that you are reblogging?
Do you send them an email and let them know you are reblogging?
Do you simply mysteriously reblog and they will find out the next time they check their points summary or perhaps a google alert will notify the original writer?
I'm interested in seeing what everyone's thoughts are on reblogging etiquette.
****With deep roots in the Essex County, I service buyers and sellers throughout many Essex County communities and neighboring Morris, Passaic and Union Counties, specializing in the entire West Essex Communities (including Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Verona and Cedar Grove) and my hometown areas of Belleville, Bloomfield and Nutley.****
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In 2008, there were 3.8 million multigenerational households in the United States. According to the United States Department of Commerce's Census Bureau, multigenerational households are defined as households that consist of "three or more generations of parents and their families" living in the same house.
Multigenerational homes are often referred to as a"mother/daughter home" and/or an "in-law suite", basically both have the same meaning...keeping the house "All in the Family".
There's no doubt that many varieties of multigenerational homes exist but the most common are families which consist of grown children, grandparents and grandchildren all living under the same roof:
the homeowner, his/her children and grandchildren; or
the homeowner, his/her children and his/her own parents.
There are many reasons as to why a single family home houses more people.
Baby boomers are now caring for elderly parents;
Another group consists of younger families who live with their parents in order to pool finances in expensive housing markets or so they both can afford to live in a nicer home. Having live-in grandparents available for babysitting is an extra bonus;
The empty nest sometimes becomes the crowded nest when parents welcome their grown children back for a period of time to help them get on their feet financially after graduating from college, losing a job or going through a divorce; and
Home foreclosures have also caused many families to pool their resources with relatives and live together.
There are also several variations of what a multigenerational home consists of. Some will have its own entrance, include a full second kitchen, bathroom and living area where others may just have an extraroom or two with a private bath, withoutits own kitchen,with or without a separate entrance.
Typically families under the same roof still desire own privacy and independence however zoning rules can forbid a property owner to create a multigenerational (a/k/a mother/daughter or in-law suite) type home with separate entrances and kitchens in a single-family zone.
There are a handful of multigenerational (a/k/a mother/daughter or in-law suite)homes for sale within The Communities of West Essex (Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona and West Caldwell) located within Essex County, New Jersey. Some of these homes offer the convenience of two kitchens (i.e., second kitchen) which may attract multigenerational families or perhaps just a single family who desires two kitchens. When a second kitchen is not present in a multigenerational home, the families share the kitchen in the main living area of the house.
For more information on multigenerational homes also known as mother/daughter or in-law suite homes for sale in Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell,Roseland, Verona and West Caldwell (i.e.,"WEST ESSEX"), please contact Your Resource for West Essex Real Estate, Gina Chirico.
****With deep roots in the Essex County, I service buyers and sellers throughout many Essex County communities and neighboring Morris, Passaic and Union Counties, specializing in the entire West Essex Communities (including Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Verona and Cedar Grove) and my hometown areas of Belleville, Bloomfield and Nutley.****
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Come share the joy of the season with my family and neighborhood friendsas The Mayor of Fairfield, New Jersey, James Gasparini, kicks off the holiday season for the residentsFairfield, New Jersey with the 48th Annual Lighting of the Fairfield Town Tree on Sunday, December 6th at the Fairfield Recreation Complex on Hollywood Avenue.
As always, the four year old Fairfield Busy Hands classes will be singing the holiday songs (including my youngest..IF he actually gets on the stage). TK and 'No Cover' bands will also be performing some holiday tunes.
Starting at 4:30 p.m., families can enjoy some hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, kettle corn, pretzels, chestnuts and photos with Santa (don't forget your cameras)!
Thanks again to the Township of Fairfield, New Jersey and The Fairfield Department of Recreation for providing yet another fun and free event for friends and families of Fairfield, New Jersey. I look forward to seeing you there!!
This is a rain or shine event so please dress accordingly!
The Fairfield Department of Recreation can be reached at 973-227-2745.
~~HAPPY HOLIDAYS~~
Thinking of moving to Fairfield? Fairfield, New Jersey is 1 of the 8 towns within the West Essex Communities. Fairfield, New Jersey is part of the West Essex Regional School District. The West Essex Regional School District is located in North Caldwell and serves the four area sending districts of Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, and Roseland.
****With deep roots in the Essex County, I service buyers and sellers throughout many Essex County communities and neighboring Morris, Passaic and Union Counties, specializing in the entire West Essex Communities (including Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Verona and Cedar Grove) and my hometown areas of Belleville, Bloomfield and Nutley.****
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Originally posted in my How Many Buyers and Sellers have Benefited from the $8000 Tax Credit post, which was written in line with the 2009 First-time Homebuyer $8000 tax credit deadline of November 30, the following tips may help first-time homebuyers, repeat buyers (i.e., move up buyers or empty nesters) andsellers close escrow before July 1, 2010 and reap the benefits of the Extension and Expansion of the Homebuyer Tax Credit.
FOR BUYERS who want to benefit from the $8,000 federal tax credit, taking advantage of low prices and attractive interest rates, the following tips may help you close escrow before July 1, 2010:
You need to contact a REALTOR® today;
You need to have a solid pre-approval from a reputable bank;
You need proof of funds for cash deals;
Don't waste time with low ball offers, have your REALTOR® run the sold comparable properties, make an educated offer and definitely in a multiple offer situation...put your best offer on the table because you may not get a second chance;
Don't waste your time looking for houses out of your price range - you can only buy and a bank will only lend you money what you can afford to buy;
Get in and out of attorney review (not sure about other states but here in NJ, listings in attorney review are still active listings and offers can still be submitted thus bumping your offer right off the table) and/or request the seller agree to back-up offers only;
Even with the extension, most short sales, if not all short sales, will never close in time (by July 1, 2010);
You lose control on purchases where the sellers need to find suitable housing before they can sell (your purchase would then be contingent upon the seller first finding another house); and
You need to be under contract by the end of April 2010 and close no later than June 30, 2009.
FOR SELLERS who really want to sell their home, take advantage of today's affordability, and the expansion of the $6,500 tax credit, the following tips may help you close escrow before July 1, 2010:
Price your home at market value from the start (Do NOT overprice);
Work with a REALTOR® in your area who has an aggressive marketing plan;
Make your home irresistible (do everything you can to make the home so attractive, charming, cozy, inviting, comfortable and exciting so that a buyer would want that lifestyle too);
Be flexible with showings, lockbox and for sale sign (a home cannot sell if a buyer cannot get in to see it and even more importantly, it cannot be sold if nobody knows its for sale);
If you don't want to sell your house, don'tput it on the market not only does it waste the time of buyers and their agents but it brings the property stats down as well);
If selling and buying, do not make an offer on the house you want to buy until your house is under contract, and if at all possible, after the home inspection and mortgage contingencies are satisfied on your sale (most sellers will not sign a contract with a home sale contigency...would you?); and
If selling and buying andif you qualify for the $6,500 tax credit, you need to be under contract no later than the end of April 2010 and close no later than June 30, 2009.
Even with the extension there is no reason for New Jersey buyers and sellers to still be waiting on the fence. It takes time to buy and sell your New Jersey home. Don't wait until the last minute...wouldn't you like to be in your new house before we spring forward?
****With deep roots in the Essex County, I service buyers and sellers throughout many Essex County communities and neighboring Morris, Passaic and Union Counties, specializing in the entire West Essex Communities (including Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Verona and Cedar Grove) and my hometown areas of Belleville, Bloomfield and Nutley.****
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With the Extension and the Expansion of the First-Time Homebuyer Credit...there's never been a better time to make your move in New Jersey.
If you are like many other people -- you may be thinking...What's the Big Deal or the tax credit only benefits First-Time Homebuyers, yada yada yada....
Moving forward....not only has the tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time homebuyers been extended from November 30, 2009 through April, 2010, the income limits have been raised thus allowing more first-time homebuyers to take advantage of the tax credit being offered. Some key points to the $8,000 first-time homebuyer credit include:
To qualify as a "first-time homebuyer" the purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence during the three years prior to the purchase and must purchase a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010. As long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until June 30, 2010 to close.
The income limits to qualify for the full credit are $125,000 for a single person and $225,000 for a married couple. Individuals earning up to $145,000 and married couples earning up to $245,000 are eligible for partial credit. (The credit decreases for buyers who earn between $125,000 and $145,000 for single buyers and between $225,000 and $245,000 for home buyers filing jointly. The amount of the tax credit decreases as his/her income approaches the maximum limit. Home buyers earning more than the maximum qualifying income-over $145,000 for singles and over $245,000 for couples are not eligible for the credit.)
The buyer does not need to repay the tax credit, if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during this three-year period, the full amount credit will be recouped on the sale.
Not only will Move-Up Buyers and Empty Nesters (i.e., REPEAT BUYERS) reap the benefits from selling their house ONLY to First-Time homebuyers (i.e., the old tax credit), but current homeowners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five consecutive years within the last eight may be eligible for the new tax credit of up to $6,500 ($3,200 for those filing separately). Some key points to the tax credit expansion include:
To qualify, you must have owned your home and used it as a principal residence for at least five consecutive years of the previous eight years. (E.g. If you sold a home you owned and lived in for five years two years ago, and have been renting since, you'd still be eligible for the credit.) As long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until June 30, 2010 to close.
The income limits to qualify for the full credit are $125,000 for a single person and $225,000 for a married couple. Individuals earning up to $145,000 and married couples earning up to $245,000 are eligible for partial credit. (The credit decreases for buyers who earn between $125,000 and $145,000 for single buyers and between $225,000 and $245,000 for home buyers filing jointly. The amount of the tax credit decreases as his/her income approaches the maximum limit. Home buyers earning more than the maximum qualifying income-over $145,000 for singles and over $245,000 for couples are not eligible for the credit.)
The buyer does not need to repay the tax credit, if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during this three-year period, the full amount credit will be recouped on the sale.
Your new house does not need to cost more than your old house for you to be approved for the credit.
The credit cannot be used on homes costing more than $800,000.
Complete attorney review, conduct inspection, property appraisal, homeowners insurance BEFORE April 30, 2010;
Get financing and close the deal BEFORE July 1, 2010.
(Keep in mind that steps 3-6 may have to be repeated...several times).
Even with the extension there is no reason for New Jersey buyers and sellers to still be waiting on the fence. It takes time to buy and sell your New Jersey home. Don't wait until the last minute...wouldn't you like to be in your new house before we spring forward?
****With deep roots in the Essex County, I service buyers and sellers throughout many Essex County communities and neighboring Morris, Passaic and Union Counties, specializing in the entire West Essex Communities (including Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Verona and Cedar Grove) and my hometown areas of Belleville, Bloomfield and Nutley.****
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I'm interested in seeing what everyone's thoughts are on reblogging etiquette.
In 2008, there were 3.8 million multigenerational households in the United States. According to the United States Department of Commerce's Census Bureau, multigenerational households are defined as households that consist of "three or more generations of parents and their families" living in the same house. 
Come share the joy of the season with my family and neighborhood friendsas The Mayor of Fairfield, New Jersey, James Gasparini, kicks off the holiday season for the residents Fairfield, New Jersey with the 48th Annual Lighting of the Fairfield Town Tree on Sunday, December 6th at the Fairfield Recreation Complex on Hollywood Avenue.
Originally posted in my 
Even with the extension there is no reason for New Jersey buyers and sellers to still be waiting on the fence. It takes time to buy and sell your New Jersey home. Don't wait until the last minute...wouldn't you like to be in your new house before we spring forward?
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