home buying: Luxury homes for sale in Cranford, NJ
- 03/02/15 07:31 AM
Luxury homes for sale in Cranford, NJ Located in the heart of Union County, Cranford is a highly desirable community, and one that I call home. Convenient transportation into New York City via train or bus appeals to commuters. Excellent schools with a commitment to quality extra-curricular activities make it a town of choice for families with growing kids. And a vibrant, moving downtown filled with gourmet restaurants, shops, and culture keep the local economy going. No wonder people want to live here! With desireability comes luxury. And the market for luxury homes for sale in Cranford, NJ remains strong. With a variety of … (0 comments)
home buying: Cranford, NJ Market Report - April, 2014
- 04/16/14 02:22 AM
Cranford, NJ Market Report April, 2014 Spring has started to appear, and the Cranford, NJ real estate market is finally starting to see the signs. While the brutal winter had fewer Sellers putting their homes on the market, leading to a shortage of inventory for the many Buyers looking, more properties are finally starting to become available. This is leading to a little more balanced market. View Tg Glazer's Market Videos Open house attendence has continued to be robust, indicating that there are plenty of Buyers out there. Now that there are more homes for purchase, the spring real estate market in … (4 comments)
home buying: What The Heck Is An "Absorption Rate" and Why Should I Care?
- 02/20/14 08:03 AM
What The Heck Is An "Absorption Rate" and Why Should I Care? Real estate is full of statistics. Economists and housing pundits use all sorts of data and numbers to determine what the market is doing and prognosticate about where it is going. They are great for tv soundbytes, but very often the average consumer is left even more confused! One of those weird sounding statistics is the "absorption rate." One might think that we were concerned with which paper towel does the best job. But while this indicator has nothing to do with soaking up spills, it does have everything … (17 comments)
Scotch Plains, NJ Market Update February, 2014 The year started off strong for the real esate market in Scotch Plains, NJ. New listings were up 50% in January over December, 2013. While this is not uncommon as the cyclical nature of home sales usually has new listings slow down during the December holiday season. More telling however, is that the available inventory is down slightly both from December and year-over-year. Additionally, the absorption rate (how long it would take for all of the inventory to sell if nothing new came on the market) is down from January, 2013 and stable from … (3 comments)
home buying: Westfield, NJ Market Update - February, 2014
- 02/14/14 04:46 AM
Westfield, NJ Market Update February, 2014 The hot Westfield, NJ real estate market cooled off just a bit in January (but then again, EVERYTHING cooled off in January!!), with fewer closed sales of single family homes than the previous month. Additionally, year-over-year closed sales for January were down. This is certainly not a surprise, coming off of the pending sales that went under contract during the traditionally slower holiday season. Oddly enough, while the day-on-market went up significantly, the list-to-sale price ratio also inched up. These to indicators are often tied together, with overpriced homes sitting on the market not realizing sales … (1 comments)
home buying: Cranford, NJ Market Report - February, 2014
- 02/13/14 11:04 AM
Home sales in Cranford, NJ remain stable The real estate market in Cranford, NJ remains stable at the beginning of 2014. New single family home listings remained at fairly constant level from December, 2013 to January, 2014 and the inventory of homes for sale was also almost identical. Additionally, the absorption rate (how many months it would take for the current inventory to sell if nothing new came on the market) was basically the same from December to January, at 2.7 months. This is down from 4.9 months the previous year, indicating that we remain in a Seller's market. Although the median … (0 comments)
home buying: The MOST Important Step In Buying a Home!
- 02/10/14 11:34 AM
This is one of a series of articles, each one a more in-depth look at the 10 Steps to Buying a Home in New Jersey The #1 MOST Important Step In Buying a Home! Buying a home is very often the biggest and most important purchase in your life. It is something that you might do a few times over the course of your lifetime. It is a complicated legal endeavor, with tax implications as well. Is this something that you'd want to take on by yourself? If you're the adventurous type, someone who would love to try their hand at performing brain … (5 comments)
home buying: Forclosures For Sale in Union County, NJ
- 01/31/14 06:05 AM
Forclosures For Sale in Union County, NJ Union County, located in the heart of Central New Jersey, is home to a variety of communities. It includes some of the most sought after properties in the state in towns such as Westfield, Cranford, Summit, and Scotch Plains. And, like most other areas that were hit by the past housing crisis, Union County, NJ has foreclosed homes for sale.
Conveniently located close to major highways and an easy commute to New York City, these homes are extremely desirable. Great shopping, schools, and cultural experiences round out the reasons that people want to live … (0 comments)
home buying: Home Buyer Mistake Series - The Perfect Shoes
- 12/27/13 11:46 PM
Home Buyer Mistake The Perfect Shoes The home buying process. It can be exciting, confusing, thrilling, scary, and emotional (all at the same time!). Since most people don't do it on a regular basis, relying on a trusted Realtor® to guide and assist in the operation is crucial. However, the person Buying the home is ultimately in charge, and will make the decisions. Unfortunately, because it is emotional, and because people don't do it on a regular basis, Buyers often make huge mistakes, that can easily be avoided. This series will focus on recognizing the problem areas, and how they can be … (4 comments)
home buying: 10 Steps to Buying a Home in New Jersey
- 12/24/13 06:16 AM
10 Steps to Buying a Home in New Jersey Buying a home in New Jersey can be quite different than in other states. In fact, the process is even different whether you are buying in northern or southern New Jersey! Since my market area is part of the "northern" way of doing things, that is what I'll be talking about here. While every transaction is different and this list may not be all encompassing, this will give you a basic understanding of the process. 1. Determine who will be your Realtor® This is the single most important decision that you'll make. The right … (3 comments)
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