westfield luxury homes: Prepare for Competition in the Spring Westfield Housing Market
- 03/24/17 02:27 PM
Monday marked the official start to spring. Traditionally, this is the busy time in Westfield real estate. With the spring Westfield housing market ahead, you might want to ready yourself for some serious competition. Sellers are ready. But are you? Prepare for Competition in the Spring Westfield Housing MarketFor many Westfield Buyers, spring time means it's time to buy. Competition is fierce in the spring Westfield housing market. You need to be ready to take action when you find the home you want. The Federal Reserve just issued a 1/4% bump in their benchmark rate last week. Usually, bank rates quickly begin … (1 comments)
westfield luxury homes: Free Westfield Tax Appeal Seminar
- 02/10/17 11:43 AM
Tax day for 2017 falls on Monday, April 17th. However, Westfield property taxes are due quarterly: February 1st, May 1st, August 1st and November 1st. When you received your last bill, did you think that it may have been too high? Have you been taxed based on an outdated home valuation? You can file an appeal. If you don't know how to do this, sign up for the free Westfield tax appeal seminar at the Westfield Area Y. What: Free Westfield Tax Appeal Seminar Where: Westfield Area Y (220 Clark St) When: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 7:30pm Contact: Jennifer Jacobus, Esq. (908) 518-5456 or via … (1 comments)
westfield luxury homes: Late December 2016 Westfield Market Report
- 01/06/17 01:35 PM
As 2016 wound down, the Westfield area luxury real estate market continued to flourish. Westfield's convenient location to NYC makes it an ideal location for commuters. My late December 2016 Westfield Market Report breaks down the statistics for you below. Late December 2016 Westfield Market ReportActive Westfield Luxury Homes for SaleThe Garden State MLS reported a total of seven Westfield luxury homes for sale in late December 2016. Of those, five were newly constructed or ready to be built properties. Four of them came on the market in the last 30 days, including a Michael Mahoney custom Colonial just last week. Westfield Luxury … (2 comments)
westfield luxury homes: How to Reduce Your Closing Costs
- 12/30/16 01:32 PM
While the weather outside gets colder, Westfield real estate remains hot. Experts believe Buyers seek out Westfield homes because of the easy commute to New York. Families, in particular, love the excellent school system here. New construction in the Westfield luxury home market continues to thrive. One aspect of the home buying process that Buyers often forget about are the closing costs. However, there are things you can do to keep these costs to a minimum. Read on to learn how to reduce your closing costs when buying your next Westfield home. How to Reduce Your Closing CostsClosing costs consist of loan … (2 comments)
westfield luxury homes: Winter Westfield Home Buying Tips
- 12/23/16 03:48 PM
Spring and summer tend to be the busiest times for Westfield real estate. Westfield Buyers take advantage of summer vacation to find, buy and move in to a new home. However, you might not be ready to purchase a property then. Instead, winter is here and you are looking for a new home. Heed these winter Westfield home buying tips to work the cooler temperatures to your advantage. Winter Westfield Home Buying TipsWatch the Holiday SpendingEven with the best scores, a sudden spike in spending on your credit cards can hurt your chances of home loan approval. Increasing your debt-to-income ratio hurts your … (0 comments)
westfield luxury homes: Early December 2016 Westfield Area Market Report
- 12/02/16 01:23 PM
We just entered our last month of the calendar year. It's the final push to find your dream Westfield luxury home before we close the books on 2016. The Westfield luxury market remains hot. This Early December 2016 Westfield Area Market Report breaks down the currently active listings, Westfield homes that are under contract and the luxury Westfield homes that have recently been sold. Active Westfield ListingsGarden State MLS reports a total of 13 active Westfield area luxury homes. Of these, eight are brand new construction. Five homes hit the market in the past 30 days. They include the Henry West Colonial … (1 comments)
westfield luxury homes: October 2016 Westfield Area Luxury Home Sales
- 11/04/16 06:34 AM
New construction continues to be a major draw in the Westfield area luxury real estate market. Developers are busy keeping up with demand. While the calendar year winds down, sales tend to taper off as well. Even so, the October 2016 Westfield Area Luxury Home Sales showed that total sales were slightly up from September 2016. Read on to find out more about the state of the local luxury market. October 2016 Westfield Area Luxury Home SalesThe Garden State MLS reported that there were a total of 15 currently active homes in the Westfield luxury market. All but two of these were … (1 comments)
westfield luxury homes: July 2016 Luxury Westfield NJ Market Update
- 08/12/16 04:18 AM
Our Westfield real estate market continues to flourish even with modest decrease. The July 2016 Luxury Westfield NJ Market Update indicated the slightest of dips in total active listings from June 2016. The homes under contract also showed a modest downturn from the previous month. Total sales were less, as well. However, they were higher than May 2016. July 2016 Luxury Westfield NJ Market UpdateThere were a total of 20 active listings of Westfield luxury homes for sale in July, just one less than the active listings in June 2016. Eight of these have been on the market for 30 days or less. … (1 comments)
westfield luxury homes: Westfield NJ June 2016 Luxury Homes Market Update
- 07/01/16 06:34 AM
As I stated in my May 2016 market update, summer is a busy time for the Westfield NJ luxury home market. With no school and warmer weather, Buyers make their home search a priority. The Westfield NJ June 2016 Luxury Homes Market Update supports this idea. There were more active and sold listings in June than there were in May. Westfield NJ June 2016 Luxury Homes Market UpdateThe Westfield NJ June 2016 Luxury Homes Market Update revealed 21 active listings. Of these, 12 were listed within the last 30 days. New construction or homes waiting to be built make up 18 of … (1 comments)
westfield luxury homes: 12 Marlin Ct, Westfield, NJ - Beautifully Renovated Ranch-Style Home
- 04/28/16 05:07 AM
The renovated ranch-style home at 12 Marlin Ct, Westfield, NJ offers modern amenities in a single-story structure. Its convenient location to R22, EWR, Pharma and both Lenape and Echo Lake Parks make it perfect for commuters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. 12 MARLIN CT, WESTFIELD, NJ QUICK FACTS Beds/Baths: 3 bed/2+2 bath Lot Size: 100'x116' Year Built: 1965, Renovated 2013/2014 Type: Ranch-Style Home The property at 12 Marlin Ct in Westfield, NJ is located on a quiet cul-de-sac. The kitchen was updated three years ago with granite countertops, maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The master bath was also renovated in 2013 and now includes … (3 comments)
westfield luxury homes: 213 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ - Prime Location
- 04/22/16 06:00 AM
New construction is a hot commodity in Westfield real estate. But there is nothing like the classics. The property at 213 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ was originally built around 1925 but has been recently updated to include modern amenities. 213 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ Quick Facts Beds/Baths: 4 bed/2.5 bath Lot Size: 53'x134' Year Built: 1925 (Renovated in 2014) Type: 3-Story Colonial List Price: $500,000 > The colonial at 213 Scotch Plains Ave in Westfield, NJ is situated on a deep level lot. This home offers plenty of light inside its walls. There was an extensive renovation in 2014 that included new plumbing … (2 comments)
westfield luxury homes: 746 Coolidge St, Westfield, NJ - Henry West Charm, Convenient Location
- 04/15/16 05:31 AM
The luxury home at 746 Coolidge St, Westfield, NJ elegantly combines the old with the new. This home was recently renovated but has retained much of the charm of its 1940 original construction. Its location in a quiet neighborhood allows you to relax after a long day at work. 746 Coolidge St, Westfield, NJ Quick FactsBeds/Baths: 3 bed/1.5 bath Lot Size: 67'x127' Year Built: 1940 (Renovated 2016) Type: Two-Story Colonial This Henry West Colonial offers charming comfort. Included in the recent renovations is a super family room addition, a remodeled main bathroom and a new roof. Watch TV while warming yourself by the … (1 comments)
westfield luxury homes: 652 Nottingham Pl, Westfield, NJ - Beauty and Luxury Found Here
- 04/08/16 04:26 AM
Westfield luxury homes have a stately charm. The property at 652 Nottingham Pl, Westfield, NJ is no exception. This spacious Colonial offers chic, modern touches while maintaining its elegance. Its convenient location within blocks of K-12 schools and less than a mile to the train and town makes it even more attractive for Westfield Buyers. Address: 652 Nottingham Pl, Westfield, NJ Beds/Baths: 5 beds/3.5 baths Year Built: 2016 Lot Size: 70'x150' List Price: $1,200,000 652 Nottingham Pl, Westfield, NJThe home at 652 Nottingham Pl in Westfield, NJ is situated on just under a quarter acre of land. Locally-based EWG Construction has recreated a Stonehenge … (5 comments)
westfield luxury homes: Early March 2016 Westfield Market Update
- 03/04/16 03:13 AM
The Garden State MLS has released its Early March 2016 Westfield Market Update. New construction in the Westfield luxury market is booming. A few properties have even sold after less than two weeks on the market. Are you interested in purchasing a new Westfield luxury home? This market update will help you make an informed decision. Early March 2016 Westfield Market UpdateCurrently, there are 25 active luxury homes on the Westfield real estate market. According to the Early March 2016 Westfield Market Update, 15 of these properties are newly completed construction, are currently under construction or are ready to be built. These … (1 comments)
westfield luxury homes: February 2016 Market Update
- 02/19/16 01:09 AM
February 2016 real estate Market UpdateTowns Near Trains Selling Best--The seller’s market is holding up in most towns we cover, with inventories below the 6 month threshold. In this 3 month look-back, it’s also interesting to note that sales pace isn’t always swiftest at the affordable end of the towns’ price ranges. For example in Cranford, where the average sale price is $440K, the supply from $300-400K is 5.7 months, while the supply from $500-600K is 2.7 months. In Westfield, where the average sale price is $804K, the supply of homes priced $500-600K is 6.9 months, and the supply from $900k to $1M is … (2 comments)
westfield luxury homes: Westfield Area Luxury Homes Year End Recap 2015
- 12/18/15 05:13 AM
We are less than two weeks away from a brand new year. I have prepared this Westfield Area Luxury Homes Year End Recap 2015 to inform you of how this year has fared in the local real estate market. Overall, prices in our Westfield community as well as the surrounding areas were higher than previous estimations predicted. Westfield Area Luxury Homes Year End Recap 2015Westfield homes had an estimated median list price of $855,000, according to Realtor Property Resource (RPR). However, the MLS had the median estimate at $883,486. This was 4% higher than the previous last year. Zillow and RPR both underestimated Westfield property … (0 comments)
westfield luxury homes: Cinderella Story in Mountainside NJ
- 11/15/13 03:22 AM
My client Eric Gercken and I have a win-win-win procedure we strive to repeat 3-4 times a year in Westfield, Mountainside, Cranford and Watchung NJ. I help him find undersized or underloved houses at nice addresses in these excellent, leafy Union County towns. Eric applies his expertise of cost efficiency and super-marketable good taste, in making the old house an affordable, sizzling competitor to buying new construction. When his magic is complete I take the product to market. So far, two out of two finished products have found buyers within a week. Click for examples of before and after If you live … (2 comments)
This custom Westfield home sold after only 9 days on the market. That's what's happening in the market today. So if you are thinking of getting into the market, now is the time! Don't wait: reach out to me today to make a short-term or long-term plan for to suit your real-estate needs. Let me put my 15 years of experience to work for you in the Westfield market. Call me, email me, or text me today for a complimentary consultation (contact information is below). I'm ready to help with … (2 comments)
Author Bio: Scott Gleason, CRS writes frequently about Westfield Real Estate, and surrounding towns. Scott works with sellers to successfully prepare and present their Westfield
new homes for sale, as well as guiding home buyers and real estate investors.
Monday marked the official start to spring. Traditionally, this is the busy time in Westfield real estate. With the spring Westfield housing market ahead, you might want to ready yourself for some serious competition. Sellers are ready. But are you?
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