whitestone gardens: Let's get one FACT straight - The Whitestone Gardens Condo Complex Does NOT have a pool! - 01/24/11 10:24 PM
Let me start by saying I do not begrudge other agents who list units at the Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex in Bloomfield, New Jersey.  If I'm not the listing agent, I still have the the opportunity to be a buyer's agent and sell the Whitestone Gardens unit. 
 
With that being said, a Whitestone Gardens unit was just listed by an out of the area agent whom I am not familiar with.  Of course when I saw the listing pop up on my MLS hotsheet I clicked on the listing for more information.  Overlooking the spelling errors, I was shocked to see that the agent … (0 comments)

whitestone gardens: Looking to buy a unit in the Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex.... - 01/19/11 11:03 PM
If you are looking to buy a unit in the Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex in Bloomfield, New Jersey, there are currently 12 Whitestone Gardens units available for sale ranging in price from $179,000 to $218,900.  There are 3 two bedroom Whitestone Gardens units for sale and 9 one bedroom units.  All units have one bath and 6 of the Whitestone Gardens units currently for sale include a garage.   Units without garages share common area parking.  The monthly maintenance fee per unit is approximately $300 and includes heat, maintenance-common area and snow removal.  If you live here in New Jersey, you know how much snow we've gotten … (1 comments)

whitestone gardens: Is the Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex FHA Approved? - 01/16/11 10:30 PM
The Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex, located on Hoover Avenue in Bloomfield, New Jersey, comprised of 188 units, offers the simplicity of one floor living, where maintenance and landscaping chores are greatly reduced and is very desirable for the first-time homebuyer and empty nester.  
When working with buyers interested in buying a Whitestone Gardens unit, the biggest question is....

Is the Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex FHA Approved?
Unfortunately, at this time the Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex in Bloomfield, New Jersey is NOT FHA approved.  However, it is my understanding that there is a Fannie Mae program available for 95% financing, if the complex and buyer qualify. 
… (1 comments)

whitestone gardens: You List, You Sell, You Blog and You Sponsor Your Community but Have You Created Your Community Facebook Page? - 01/14/11 11:35 PM
You List, You Sell, You Blog and You Sponsor Your Community but Have You Created Your Community Facebook Page?  Sure, many of you may be on Facebook, you may even have a real estate page on Facebook but have you went one step further and created a facebook page for the specific community, town, condo complex, etc. that you list, sell, blog and sponsor? 
If you haven't, you should.  Tonight I got a listing appointment from a seller who lives in the Whitestone Gardens Condo Complex in Bloomfield, New Jerseywhich I not only blog about, but that I also created a … (13 comments)

whitestone gardens: Bloomfield New Jersey's Real Estate Market Report with Active vs. Sold Property Stats for Whitestone Gardens Condo Complex for June 2010 - 07/03/10 08:34 PM
 
Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report
with Active vs. Sold Property Stats
for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex
 June 2010

Bloomfield NJ Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex for June 2010:
Active Properties through June 30, 2010:  8 Pendings from June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010:  1 New Listings from June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010:  1 Ready to sell your Bloomfield Whitestone Gardens Condo?  Let's take a look at the real estate market stats for Bloomfield's Condo Complex, The Whitestone Gardens: 
Snapshot of Bloomfield's Whitestone Gardens Condo Complex ACTIVE Listings for June 2010:

Snapshot … (0 comments)

whitestone gardens: Bloomfield New Jersey Fireworks ~ Perfect Location for Whitestone Gardens Residents - 07/02/10 09:54 PM
So if you missed The Infernos concert and fireworks spectacular tonight at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield, New Jersey no worries because on Sunday, Bloomfield's 4th of July fireworks will go off at Memorial Park (JFK Drive). 
The Bloomfield fireworks were hosted for many, many years at Foley Field in Bloomfield but since Foley Field is no longer an option, Memorial Park will be the home for Bloomfield, New Jersey's 2010 Fourth of July Celebration!!

Memorial Park is just around the block from Bloomfield's Condo Complex, The Whitestone Gardens.  Perhaps the location is so perfect that Whitestone Gardens residents may even be … (0 comments)

whitestone gardens: Buying a Condominium Requires Doing Your Homework - 06/24/10 11:47 PM
Claudette Millette suggests doing your homework before buying a condo. 
In addition to the information below, you may should also read 10 Questions You and Your Buyers Must Ask Before Purchasing A Condominium Unit in Bloomfield New Jersey's Whitestone Gardens.

Interesting in buying a condo for sale in Bloomfield, NJ's Condo Complex, The Whitestone Gardens?  Contact REALTOR Gina Chirico, Your Choice for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex in Bloomfield, New Jersey.


Via Claudette Millette - Metrowest Mass Buyer Broker (The Buyers' Counsel):
Buying a Condominium Requires Doing Your Homework
 
Helping a client with the purchase of a townhouse recently has reminded me that … (2 comments)

whitestone gardens: Turning Your Bloomfield New Jersey Whitestone Gardens Unit from Condo to Castle - 06/22/10 10:13 PM
Bloomfield New Jersey's Condo Complex The Whitestone Gardens offers the simplicity of one floor, easy style living.  Regardless of where you live, it is to make your home your castle.  Below are some simple hints and tips for turning your Bloomfield New Jersey Whitestone Gardens Unit from Condo to Castle. 
Most Whitestone Gardens condo layouts, aside from the bedroom and units that have closed in kitchens, have an open design floor plan thus sometimes creating a boxy feel.  To eliminate a boxy flow, try creating a division of space between the areas.  Cleary defining the entrance, living area, dining area and kitchen will give … (0 comments)

whitestone gardens: Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex, May 2010 - 06/07/10 09:36 PM
Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report
for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex
 May 2010

Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex, May 2010:
Active Properties through May 31, 2010:  8 Pendings from May 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010:  0 Compared to April's Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex, one new unit came on the market in the month of May and one less unit went under contract for May. 
Sometimes its hard when selling a condo unit to create curb appealsince the grounds are typically taken care … (0 comments)

whitestone gardens: Creating Curb Appeal for your Whitestone Gardens Condo - 05/13/10 09:12 AM
Sales of condominiums and co-ops accounted for nearly 13% of all home sales in 2009, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, and in many markets that number is much higher.  Sales in Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex accounted for 4.5% of sales  in Bloomfield, New Jersey in 2009 (not including multi-family or FSBO).  Whitestone Gardens units accounted for nearly 50% of all condominium sales in Bloomfield, New Jersey in 2009.
Just like when buying a single family home, buyers have a tough time making a decision on which condo unit to purchase.  Especially if within the same complex, such as Whitestone Gardens, some units … (2 comments)

whitestone gardens: Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condo Complex for April 2010 - 05/08/10 09:54 PM
Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for
Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex for April 2010

During the month of April, 2010 the 188 unit Bloomfield New Jersey Condominium Complex, the Whitestone Gardens  had 7 units for sale and 1 unit that went under contract. 
Compared to last month's Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex, the pendings were 2 out of 4 active properties.  That ratio indicated that it may very well be a seller's market for Whitestone Gardens owners looking to sell their unit in today's real estate market for Bloomfield, New Jersey. 
Read more information about Bloomfield, New Jersey's Condominium Complex, the Whitestone … (0 comments)

whitestone gardens: Whitestone Gardens, Bloomfield NJ Condominium Complex ~ Simplicity Living for the Empty Nester - 05/03/10 11:44 AM
for You knew it was coming but somehow never got around to deciding your next move.   Sometimes its because the kids are all grown up and moved out or you are faced with the death of a spouse but your lifestyle has changed and decisions on where to live are important.  The Whitestone Gardens, a Bloomfield New Jersey Condominium Complex, offers the simplicity of easy one floor living, living where maintenance and landscaping chores are greatly reduced. 
Bloomfield, New Jersey's Whitestone Gardens is ideal for the empty nester or the individual looking to downsize. 
Comprised of first or second floor one and two bedroom units, each Whitestone Gardens unit … (2 comments)

whitestone gardens: Homeowner's Insurance for your Whitestone Gardens Condo - 04/28/10 07:31 PM
You have made the decision to purchase a condo in Bloomfield New Jersey's condo complex, Whitestone Gardens.  Purchase price and terms negotiated; attorney review concluded; inspection done; homeowner's insurance policy?  What is homeowner's insurance for your Whitestone Garden Condo?   
If you are a first-time homebuyer and were a tenant prior to purchasing, you may be familiar with Renters Insurance but now that you are buying a condo in the Whitestone Gardens, there's MORE you need to protect THAN just your personal possessions.
Most condominium associations, including Whitestone Gardens Condominium Association maintains insurance to cover the common property, but each unit's interior construction is … (0 comments)

whitestone gardens: Buying in Bloomfield, New Jersey: Should You Buy a Home or a Condo in Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex? - 04/26/10 08:43 PM
Deciding to buy your first home in Bloomfield, New Jersey is one of the biggest and most important decisions you will ever make.  One of the biggest questions first-time homebuyers face is whether to buy a condo or a single family home.   There are advantages and disadvantages of each and only YOU can decide what's right for you.  Sometimes just taking a look at your lifestyle can help make the decision on which is right for you.
 
When buying in Bloomfield, New Jersey, giving careful consideration to the following outline can assist when asking yourself if you should buy a home or a Whitestone Gardens condo:
Location … (2 comments)

whitestone gardens: Bloomfield New Jersey's Condo Complex Whitestone Gardens Real Estate Market Report and Stats for March 2010 - 04/16/10 09:20 PM
Bloomfield New Jersey's Condo Complex
Whitestone Gardens Real Estate Market Report and Stats for March 2010

The 188 unit Bloomfield New Jersey, Whitestone Gardens Condominium complex is located on Hoover Avenue, conveniently nestled between to John F Kennedy Drive, Broad Street and Bay Avenue. 
Bloomfield New Jersey's Condo Complex Whitestone Gardens Real Estate Market Report and Stats for March 2010:
Active Properties: 4  (Median List Price: $194,950; Median DOM:55.5)                                             Under Contract Properties:  2  (Median List Price:  $194,740; Median DOM: 84.5) Absorption Ratio:  50% (50% of the inventory when under contract in March) With only 2 months of supply on the market indicates it can be a seller's market for unit … (1 comments)

whitestone gardens: 10 Questions You and Your Buyers Must Ask Before Purchasing A Condominium Unit in Bloomfield New Jersey's Whitestone Gardens - 04/06/10 07:09 PM
 
I wanted to share this great list of questions to ask before purchasing your unit in Bloomfield, New Jersey's condo complex Whitestone Gardens or in any other condo complex in New Jersey. 
I would like add Two Key Questions for Condo Buyers: 


11.  Is the complex FHA approved?  If you are an FHA buyer using FHA financing, that's an important question.
12.  Are pets allowed?   If yes, what kind. Is there any limit on size/weight?
 
Currently Whitestone Gardens is not an FHA approved complex but I'm working on a deal where the loan officer is attempting to get an … (1 comments)

whitestone gardens: Common Condo Terms for your Whitestone Gardens Condo in Bloomfield, New Jersey - 04/03/10 08:14 PM
Whether you are considering buying a unit in the Whitestone Gardens in Bloomfield, New Jersey or a different condo complex, being familiar with the most common condo terms used is important. 
 
If you are an empty nester downsizing, condo lingo can be very different than the terms you recall being used when you purchased your single family home.  If you are a first-time buyer, being familiar with the common condo terms can alleviate some of the anxiety and stress as you move forward with your purchase.
I have created this list of common condo terms and definitions to assist in purchasing your Whitestone Gardens unit … (2 comments)

whitestone gardens: Bloomfield New Jersey Condo Complex Whitestone Gardens offers the simplicity of one floor living - 04/01/10 08:36 AM
Tucked away just behind John F. Kennedy Drive in Bloomfield, New Jersey sits Whitestone Gardens Condominium complex.  The 188 unit Whitestone Gardens Condominium complex is located on Hoover Avenue, conveniently nestled between to John F Kennedy Drive, Broad Street and Bay Avenue.   The Bloomfield, New Jersey Condo Complex, the Whitestone Gardens consists of 188 units, 12 buildings and two driveways.  Buildings 1-5 are located in Whitestone Gardens Driveway #2 while ironically buildings 6-12 are located in Driveway #1.  


Whitestone Gardens, a Bloomfield New Jersey condo complex, offering the simplicity of one floor living, is comprised of one and two bedroom units, each unit … (1 comments)