DBB has a second office in Westfield - 11/29/10 09:30 PM
So our little company is growing, we are expanding into Union County, NJ.  More business for us, I can't wait to attack that market, I know we will have great success down there.  When we have found a location I will let you all know.  Wish us luck!
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So I was with this customer today... - 11/29/10 09:22 PM
She wanted a ONE BEDROOM downtown, on the water for $1500 per month, ok, so after I talked her off the ledge I explained that there was no building on the water with a one bedroom for $1500.  So we looked at an apartment at 9 Regent St Jersey City, NJ 07302.  Nice duplex one bedroom for $1900, then there was another duplex for $1875 on the corner with all windows as the side wall.
I have to tell you I am more than happy to find the lowest priced apartment for my customer/client, but you have to be realisitic.  I … (0 comments)

Condominium Sales Downtown Jersey City - 11/27/10 11:50 AM
Below is the Jersey real estate market update for condominium sales for October 2010 in Downtown Jersey City. All information is gathered from the Hudson County Multiple Listing Service.Active Downtown Jersey City Condos•There are 347 Active Jersey City condos for sale with an average listing price of $489,441. Average days on the market: 106 DaysSince October 1st, 115 new Jersey City condos came on the market for sale with an average listing price of $503,406.•Active Downtown Jersey City Studio Condos: 12 condos for sale with an average listing price of $274,849. 110 days on the market.•Active Downtown Jersey City 1 Bedroom … (0 comments)

There are even MORE here... - 11/27/10 10:46 AM
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I still have a lot of apartments available here... - 11/27/10 10:44 AM
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Up and out busy day ahead, the haters are rearing their ugly heads... - 11/19/10 06:36 AM
It has been a great week so far, got a busy day scheduled today, hopefully close a couple more deals before the holiday.  I was lamenting a couple days ago about how slow it was, well, actually was I lamenting or just making an observation?  Regardless, it hasn't been a bad week overall.  I have several showings today in North Bergen, NJ and obviously Jersey City, NJ. 
I have a new protege who has joined us from a competing firm.  She looks to be promising, she is a computer geek evidently as I am so she should do pretty well with … (2 comments)

No kidding right? Who would have thought this, duh... - 11/19/10 06:16 AM
Report: More Time from Mortgage Application to Closing Drives Decline in Customer SatisfactionRISMEDIA, November 19, 2010—Driven by an increase in length of time from application to approval, the average timeline of the mortgage origination process has increased for a third consecutive year, while customer satisfaction has declined, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study released.The study, based on the voice of the customer, measures customer satisfaction in four key factors of the mortgage origination experience: application/approval process; loan officer/mortgage broker; closing; and contact. The study finds that the time from application to approval has … (0 comments)

What a week, 4 deals--say it ain't so Shoookie! - 11/18/10 09:43 PM
Well, we have a new listing, 63 Sheridan Av Lodi, NJ 07644.  This a a really nice starter home, in a great neighborhood.  Obviously Bergen County, is a nice place to be, so why not take a look at it.  There's anice backyard, there are 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, with a finished basement.  It's priced at $339,000, bring your buyers!
Also, had a great day, commission check arrived for the rental in Tenafly, why don't all clients pay this quickly.  It's been a pretty good week, did 4 deals this week!
 

 


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Really great day today--here's what $9000.00 per month gets you in Bergen County - 11/17/10 08:42 PM
I rented a great 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home today on 20 Stanton Rd in Tenafly, NJ.  It was a sad situation, evidently my clients had a house fire and they have to rebuild their home.  It was a large fire, there were 18 companies called to the fire.  Luckily no one was hurt, but we were able to find a really nice place.  This place rented for $9000.00 per month! I'm sure everyone from around the world wants to know what you can get for that kind of cash, well, take a look at the pictures below!

 

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Why do we blog? - 11/17/10 07:04 AM
As I sit here eating a delicious pumpking soup I made yesterday--man is it good, it's a very simple soup, I complicated it by throwing in some seafood!  I think about is it because we feel so self important that we think everyone needs to hear the wisdom we have to share?  Is it some type of cathartic process which helps us come to terms with our career?  Is it purely for web presence so we can get 'ranked' somewhere out there in the nebulous world we call the Internet/world...
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Liberty Harbor Luxury Apartments The Zenith - 11/17/10 05:36 AM
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Liberty Harbor Luxury Apartments The Regent - 11/16/10 10:00 PM
OK, shameless plug for a really nice apartment complex, which Donovan Billington Barbosa Realty Group represent EXCLUSIVELY! … (0 comments)

I gotta say it's getting slow... - 11/16/10 09:56 PM
After a phenomenal summer, it is starting to slow down.  I am now servicing Hoboken, NJ; Weehawken, NJ; North Bergen, NJ.  This time of the year I'm not going to be turning away any business.  Areas such as The Heights in Jersey City are areas which I formerly wouldn't work in, but now hey the rents are pretty affordable up there as opposed to downtown proper.  It's just the Heights are so inconvenient to transportation, as most people want to be minutes from the PATH into Manhattan.
I previewed a phenomenal apartment building today.  The Simone at 85 Maple St Weehawken, … (0 comments)

 
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Ashok 'Shoookie' Singh

Jersey City, NJ

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REALTY EXPRESS LaBarbera

Address: 210 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030

Office Phone: (201) 420-8989

Cell Phone: (845) 248-0923

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I will write about my ins and outs of days in the fast paced world of NY/NJ Real Estate. I work from the NJ side, where I have access to BOTH NY and NJ. The market moves so fast, look at it today, and if you like it, get an application in--if it's a good one it's gone as soon as we walk out the door!


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