I'm looking for a nice neighborhood with low property taxes and train access to NYC. A fairly new/renovated house and a big yard would be nice. There are so many wonderful places to live in Bergen County. go here http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/bcresources/municipalities.html to do some research on ev
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03/09/2009
With approximately 8,200 square feet of living space and 5 bedrooms, this spectacular Grand stone Manor house boasts exceptional design with extraordinary quality on a private 8.67 acre setting. The main house features 13 meticulously detailed rooms off a dramatic walk-through foyer with vaulted
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03/03/2009
What towns in NJ should I be considering given the following criteria? 1. Under 90 minute commute to midtown NYC during rush hour 2. Good schools; i.e. greatschools rating> 7.0 3. Lively downtown 4. Nice 4 bedroom on > .3 acres for under $750k. I'm bias but Huntedon County can offer you all of t
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03/03/2009
First time buyer, looking in small, well-defined area at very lowest price range of greater area. Have done extensive research & cultivated grapevine/leads personally walking & talking in neighborhood. Know of several homes not listed & owners considering FSBO. Want to work with buyer's agent, bu
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03/03/2009
Definately go to a local bank or a New Jersey based bank. There are national banks like Wells Fargo still doing a great job on service and rates but I have found in NJ that the best rates and service are coming out of banks like Hudson City Savings and Affinity Credit Union. Get per-approved for
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03/03/2009
Call and research any home inspector you choose to use. In NJ a home inspetor must be licensed by the state and has completed a great number of hours in study and on the job. However, the reports you get from inspector to inspector are quite different. One may just give a brief written report wh
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02/25/2009
I understand your frustration haven been a past seller myself. The best thing to do is keep your home picked up as best as possible and hopefully you will have a little notice before a buyer shows up to straighten up or do major cleaning. At least once a week do a complete cleaning. Hopefully thi
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02/25/2009
It's a good idea to do a brief search. Begin going to open houses and looking on the internet to get a "feel" for the market. The inventory will begin to build in New Jersey in the next 30 days as the weather warms. I think this spring you will have a large inventory of homes to choose from too.
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02/25/2009
I am interested in a property in mendham which i know sold in early 2003 for a price in the region of $400k less than the current listing price. The property has been listed for a long time (through the back half of 2008), and been through 2 or 3 price reductions, and has still not sold. I dont b
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02/11/2009
My husband and I do have a realtor working for us. But we haven't signed any agreements with him. Are we not able to see any properties that are strictly forsalebyowner? There is nothing wrong with purchasing a FSBO. In this market I'm sure they are already cooperating with local real estate agen
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02/11/2009