union county: Clark Real Estate Market Report
- 04/17/14 04:01 AM
Prices: The average sale price of a home in Clark in March, 2014, was $399,600 which is about 14% higher than March of 2012.
Inventory: There are currently 58 single family homes offered for sale in Clark at an average list price of $452,728. Five homes were sold in March of 2014, only half of that sold in March of 2013.
If you're thinking about selling your Clark home, get a free Comparative Market Analysis here.
For more information on selling a home:
How do you get a CCO in Clark? 3/3/2014 3 Simple Steps To … (1 comments)
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union county: Top 6 Reasons to Use a Realtor when you sell your Union County Home
- 02/22/14 03:00 AM
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union county: Don't Fall for this Deed Scam
- 01/25/14 12:19 AM
Warning - New Homeowners! Beware of this potential scam!
Once a home sells, the sale information becomes public record and is printed as a public notice in one or more newspapers, as well as being listed online. This is where the scammers get their information.
Some recent home purchasers have been victims of a new Deed Scam. Here's how the scam works, so you'll know what to look out for.
A homeowner gets an official looking document telling them why they need a "certified" copy of their deed and how to get one. Usually the homeowner will be asked to send anywhere from … (6 comments)
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union county: Great day for a Fireplace!
- 01/21/14 11:19 PM
After a long day shoveling, battling icy roads, and shivering, today is a great day to curl up by the fireplace. Here are some beautiful homes with fireplaces for sale.
The Benefits of a Fireplace
Aside from ambience and coziness, fireplaces provide warmth, effectively reducing your heating bill. Fireplaces can be combined with a blower to help transfer heat from the fireplace to the room. Using a fireback of cast iron or stainless steel behind the fire can help reflect more heat into the room also.
Types of Fireplaces
Fireplaces may be made of brick or stone or may be manufactured … (12 comments)
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union county: Nothing to do? Go to a Devils Game!
- 01/11/14 03:25 AM
There are plenty of great opportunities for some fun near and around Union County. In about 30 minutes, you could be at the Prudential Center and see the New Jersey Devils!
Transportation to "The Rock" is a breeze by car, bus, or subway.
Recently, Wayne surprised me with tickets to a Friday night game. Previously, I had never seen a hockey game and knew nothing - really and truly nothing about the sport. But now, I have a sport to enjoy when my NY Mets aren't playing!
The energy in the stadium was infectious and we had a great time! The Devils … (2 comments)
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union county: For Sale - 2 Family Homes in Union County
- 01/11/14 01:11 AM
122 two-family homes are currently offered for sale in Union County. Prices range from $150,000 to $750,000. You can search through the homes by clicking here and then contact us for an appointment to tour the ones you like.
Where are the two family homes?
Nearly every town in Union County has at least one two-family home for sale. Westfield has a beautiful duplex offered for $749,900. There is a 5 bedroom, 6 bath two-family home in Linden offered for $599,000. Cranford has a beautiful home on nearly a quarter of an acre for only $$539,000 and Clark has a six … (1 comments)
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union county: How Long will it take to sell my Union County Home?
- 01/02/14 09:44 AM
When you put your home on the market in Union, you should be ready to move quickly. Nearly all of Union County saw a marked decrease in the average Days on Market of a sold home in 2013 as compared to 2012, and the average home that sold in Union County in 2013 sold in fewer than 75 days as compared to an average of 88 days in 2012. Certainly, location within Union County had some effect on this as well, so here is the breakdown by town:
Westfield, the fastest selling town in 2012, continues to sell faster … (4 comments)
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union county: Union County 2013 Year End Real Estate Market Report
- 01/01/14 05:19 AM
Union County home buyers and sellers - here is the 2013 year end real estate market report!
Let's begin by comparing the average sale price in the various towns of Union County through 2012 and 2013.
It's obvious that Westfield has the highest sale price of the county - and has for many years - and Rahway and Linden make up the homes with the lowest sale price. It's also obvious that there are a wide variety of homes in Union County and there is something for nearly every budget! The middle towns - Springfield, Clark, Cranford, Kenilworth, … (1 comments)
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union county: Fun Facts You Might Not Know About Union County, NJ
- 01/01/14 01:56 AM
Fun Facts you might not know about Union County:
Union County is the 7th most populous county in NJ. The per capita income of Union County is the 119th highest in the Country and the 8th highest in the State. Union County pays the second highest property taxes of all US counties. Union County is the 15th most densely populated county in the US and 3rd densest in NJ. Union County is governed by an elected 9 member Board of Chosen Freeholders who serve 3 year terms. The Union County seal is the only seal in the US that depicts the … (3 comments)
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union county: The Pitfalls of Overpricing your Home
- 12/23/13 03:55 AM
"Let's just price it a little bit higher so there's room for negotiation," Mrs. Homeowner said.
"You never know!" Mr. Homeowner agreed.
Mrs. Homeowner nodded. "We can always lower the price later!"
When I invest my time and my money into marketing a home, I want it to sell. Simply put, I don't get paid until the keys exchange hands. While the strategy Mr. and Mrs. Homeowner wanted to use is common, it's also a result of being grossly uninformed.
If you overprice your home, there will be no one to negotiate with. Buyers are educated - they can see, … (27 comments)
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union county: 6 Reasons to List with a Realtor
- 12/23/13 01:43 AM
It's not terribly difficult to sell a home and certainly some homeowners choose to sell their home without benefit of professional representation. If you're considering selling your home as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO), here are some benefits of using a professional Realtor that you may not have considered:
1. Using a professional Realtor will save you time and effort. That's obvious. Showing your home, marketing your home, and answering queries about your home take time and effort, and many homeowners choose not to use their energy in this manner.
2. Listing with a Realtor increases your exposure to buyers. … (5 comments)
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union county: How much equity do I have in my Clark home?
- 12/20/13 10:49 PM
As you prepare to make your New Year's Resolutions and start thinking about your taxes, a firm reveiw of your financial situation makes sense. If you're like many people, your home is your biggest asset. Here's how to calculate how much equity you have in your home:
Market Value of your home
- Mortgage Debt Owed
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union county: The Westfield Real Estate Market Report
- 12/14/13 10:01 PM
The town of Westfield in Union County is home to more than 30,000 people and is well-loved for its downtown shops and easy access to NYC. Students in Westfield attend the Westfield Public School system.
There are currently 117 homes offered for sale in Westfield, about 20% lower than in October and nearly 50% lower than the summer's inventory. Only 15 homes were sold in Westfield in November, compared to 63 that were sold in July.
While the inventory is down, prices in Westfield have been going up. The average price of a … (12 comments)
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union county: What's going on in the Union Real Estate Market?
- 12/14/13 07:08 PM
Union, NJ, is home to nearly 57,000 people. It occupies northern Union County in the area that was called Connecticut Farms in the 18th Century.
There are six primary (PreK-4) schools: Battle Hill School, Hannah Caldwell School, Connecticut Farms Elementary School, Franklin School, Livingston School, Washington School. Central Five-Jefferson School serves grade 5, and Burnet Middle School and Kawameeh Middle School serve grades 6 though 8. Union High School serves 2400 students in grades 9-12.
There are currently 319 homes offered for sale. This is the lowest inventory Union has seen since December of 2012. Only 28 homes were sold in Union in November, much lower than the average of 43 homes … (5 comments)
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union county: How's the Real Estate Market in Scotch Plains?
- 12/14/13 07:57 AM
About 23,000 people live in the beautiful Union County town of Scotch Plains. Many of those people take advantage of the 45 minute easy commute via New Jersey Transit to Manhattan.
There are currently 116 homes offered for sale in Scotch Plains, representing a 20% decrease in inventory over the past 3 months. Only 9 homes were sold in November, compared with 28 sold in October and an average of 32 sold each month this summer.
The average price of a home sold in Scotch Plains was $545,278 in November, compared with 10% higher this summer. The average … (4 comments)
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union county: Kenilworth's Real Estate Market Report
- 12/14/13 01:22 AM
The borough of Kenilworth has its roots as a pre-Revolutionary farming town and is currently home to almost 8000 people.
Rahway Valley Railroad Station, once situated at North 31st Street, served at the turn of the century as the hub of activity in the community and as a backdrop for numerous movies — particularly, Westerns.
There are currently 29 homes offered for sale in Kenilworth, reflecting a sharpe decline in inventory since the summer where there was an average of 40 homes on the market at a time. To view all of the Kenilworth listings, please click here. Seven homes were … (0 comments)
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union county: Union County Food Pantries
- 11/24/13 06:41 AM
There are an almost unlimited way you can make a difference this winter. Here are some food pantries that would welcome your donations of time or money:
Cranford Family Care Association - 61 Myrtle Street, Cranford, 908-276-3530, cfamilycare@msn.com
Elmora Soup Kitchen - 402 Union Street, Cranford, 909-352-0579
Linden Interfaith Network for Community Services (LINCS) - 45 E. Elm Street, Linden, 908-925-2523, lincs.lindennj@yahoo.com
LPC Mission Project - 1506 Orchard Terrace, Linden, 908-486-3073
Saint John the Apostle Pantry - 1805 Penbrook Terrace, Linden, 732-388-1216, sjapantry@comcast.net
Grace's Kitchen - 600 Cleveland Avenue, Plainfield, 908-756-1520, mjbuch@att.net
Homefirst Interfaith Housing and Family Services - 905 Watchung … (3 comments)
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union county: Union County Day Trips - Jockey Hollow
- 10/19/13 09:35 AM
Jockey Hollow in nearby Morristown is the site where George Washington and the Continental Army encamped during from October, 1779, to June, 1780, including the harshest and coldest winter on record at that time. On the site are several soldier huts which held a dozen men and which are 14 by 16 feet with a dirt floor.
The site is also the location of the Wick House where park employees dress in period costumes and will tell you about the Wick family, a very wealthy farming family who owned hundreds of acres.
We enjoyed the tons of hiking trails and … (1 comments)
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union county: Union County Hauntings
- 10/13/13 07:52 AM
Union County has a few locations that are rumored to be haunted. Here are 3 places that you may have visited.
Cranford - During the Revolution, captured spies were hung from a giant tree that stood at the corner of Gallows Hill Road and Brookside Place in Cranford. The tree has been cut down, but some say the spirits still remain. People claim to see movement around the area late at night near a rusty iron and concrete post that still remain.
Scotch Plains - The Park Avenue Graveyard in Scotch Plains is home to a lady in white who … (4 comments)
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union county: Is the Union County Courthouse haunted by Hannah Caldwell?
- 10/13/13 07:50 AM
Hannah Caldwell was the wife of the Fighting parson Reverend James Caldwell and was the first woman killed during the American Revolution. Hannah and her husband are buried in the cemetery next to the Union County Courthouse. How she was killed isn’t certain – some stories say she was mistaken for a sniper by a British redcoat. Others say she was murdered in retaliation for her husband’s activities. Still others say that it was just a stray shot that killed Hannah. Either way, her death rallied the area’s farmers to participate in the Revolution.
As long ago as the 1970s, people … (0 comments)
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