Cranford, NJ Market ReportNovember, 2014 Cranford isn't resting on it's (holiday) laurels! The holidays are upon us!  The leaves are out at the curbs, the lights are beginning to shine, and I can practically taste the turkey!  But the Cranford, NJ real estate market is not showing signs that it'll be passed out, drooling on the couch like your uncle after he packs away a little too much sweet potato casserole on Thursday! The data shows that the Cranford, NJ real estatate market remains strong and active.  This information has been supported by very active open houses, and attendence by new Buyers.   Year-over-year for October, there were both more new listings and more closed sales, and the increase in closed sales outpaced the new listings.  Simple supply and demand dictates that when... 11/24/2014

  Click for All Town Listings ...    Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Cranford was incorporated as a township in 1871. Cranford's location is strategic and offers convenient access to multiple destinations to residents and commuters. The Garden State Parkway passes through the township, other major high ways are minutes away. NJ Transit offers both train and bus service to New York. And according to Wikipedia, Newark International Airport is only 13 minutes away. The Cranford Township Public Schools are a comprehensive public school system that serves students in grades Pre-K - 12th. Cranford High School was ranked 51st among 328 public high schools in New Jersey in 2012 by New Jersey Monthly magazine and has won a series of national and statewide award... 11/20/2014

Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey,  Clink For Town Listings ...  Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Cranford was incorporated as a township in 1871.Cranford's location is strategic and offers convenient access to multiple destinations to residents and commuters. The Garden State Parkway passes through the township, other major high ways are minutes away. NJ Transit offers both train and bus service to New York. And according to Wikipedia, Newark International Airport is only 13 minutes away.The Cranford Township Public Schools are a comprehensive public school system that serves students in grades Pre-K - 12th. Cranford High School was ranked 51st among 328 public high schools in New Jersey in 2012 by New Jersey Monthly magazine and has w... 11/18/2014

This Thursday, October 30th at 9pm on the Food Network, Chef Naved Ferdinands, will be competing on the show Chopped!   The show will also air Friday the 31st at 12am and Sunday November 2nd at 6pm.   Chef Ferdinands is the Chef de Cuisine at Pairings - Palate & Plate located at 10 Walnut Avnenue in Cranford. We hope that Chef Ferdinands doe NOT get chopped and goes on to win!  Best of luck to you! 10/28/2014

Cranford, NJ Market ReportOctober, 2014 Fall is a time for change.  The kids are back in school (woo hoo!!), the trees are putting on a spectacular show of color, and even though it's the middle of October, I'm already seeing Christmas displays!! The Cranford, NJ real estate market is changing, too.  We are now in the post-summer spike in home sale activity.  This bump usually last a few months, until the holiday season is really in full swing. While the year-over-year statistics (that is the numbers for Sept. 2014 compared to Sept. 2013) for the Cranford, NJ real estate market could cause some concern with a decrease in median sales price and a large increase in days-on-market, the year-to-date numbers tell a very different story. So far in 2014, the number of homes sold has outpaced t... 10/21/2014

Cranford is a beautiful town located in central Union County.  About 23,000 people call Cranford home and New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Cranford as its 34th best place to live in its 2010 rankings. Before you buy or sell a home, it's critical to understand local market conditions. Here's what you need to know for August, 2014.   Inventory: There are 97 homes offered for sale in Cranford, ranging in price from $169,000 to $1,350,000. Inventory is dropping - down from 102 in July and a summer high of 119 in June. There were 29 homes sold in Cranford in August, the highest month of the summer.     Prices: The median sold price of a home in Cranford in August was $439,000, up from July's $420,500 and up from the 12 month average of $411,039. The median list price of a home in Cranford ... 09/20/2014

You may have seen his memorial in Cranford.   But do you know who Sergeant Curtis G. Culin III was? An upclose look at the memorial reveals this. Trying to move through Normandy in World War II, the Allied troops encounted hedgerows - lines of closely spaced shrubs that made movement through the area slow and difficult. Sergeant Culin was a member of New Jersey's 102nd Cavalry Squadron and was the person responsible for creating the first Hedgerow Cutter - a tank with an iron plow-shaped blade attached to the front to allow the tank to cut through hedgerows. Because the tank had what looked like a horn, or several horns, in front if it, it was sometimes called a "Rhino." This invention gave the tanks access to more locations and was able to speed up the Allies advance. At least 300 rhin... 08/09/2014

If you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Cranford, here's what you need to know about the real estate market in Cranford this summer.   For more information on selling your home: How Do Sellers Choose the Right Agent? Preparing Your Home to Sell PRIDE in Selling Your Home For more information on Cranford Real Estate: A Tour of Cranford - July 14, 2014 Dear TZ - What's Our Cranford Home Worth? July 28, 2014 Cranford Real Estate Market Update - July 3, 2014 Homes are Selling Quickly in Cranford - June 23, 2014 The Spring Real Estate Market in Cranford - 5/17/14 What's up in the Cranford Real Estate Market - 4/17/2014 Sold!!! 611 Hory Street, Cranford - 4/26/2014 Obtaining a CCO in Cranford - 3/15/2014 Cranford Real Estate Update - 2/8/14 Just listed - 3 BR 2.1 Bath Ranch in Cranf... 08/03/2014

Hurricane Sandy. The recession. Short sales and foreclosures. With all of the changes in the real estate market in Cranford over the past several years, do you even know what your home would sell for in today's market?     We do!     Call us today for a free comparative market analysis. We'll look at the other properties in your neighborhood that have sold recently and compare them to yours to get a reasonably good estimate of what your home would sell for in today's real estate market! 07/31/2014

Cranford, NJ Market ReportJuly, 2014 Summer is here and in full swing, and so is the real estate market.  After a slower than normal first half of the year, things are anticipated to pick up for the second half according to a recent article in Realtor Magazine.  Here, the real estate market in Cranford, NJ supports this prognostication.  In other words, things are looking up going forward. Metrics for single-family home sales in Cranford are all positive, both year-over-year, as well as through the last 12 months.  New listings and closed sales were both up over the last 12 months, showing that the overall market is moving.  Additionally, they were both up by a relatively equal amount, indicating a more balanced market. Days on Market was down 28%, which means that homes in Cranford, NJ... 07/22/2014

Cranford is a beautiful town located in central Union County.  About 23,000 people call Cranford home and New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Cranford as its 34th best place to live in its 2010 rankings. Here's a quick tour to help give you an idea of the great amenities that Cranford has to offer its residents:   If you're thinking of buying a home in Cranford, let us know and we'll help make it happen! For more information: Saving for a Downpayment What if you just want to Browse? What affects your Credit Score? How Long do I have to Wait to Get a Loan after a Foreclosure? How long does Information remain on a Credit Report? How Much More are you Paying for Your Home Now?       07/14/2014

If you're planning on buying or selling a home in the near future, one of the first steps you'll take is learning about the real estate market. Here's what you need to know about Cranford this month: Inventory: There are currently 115 homes offered for sale in Cranford, ranging in price from $189,000 to $1,350,000 - certainly something for every budget. This is a typical Cranford inventory for early summer and it's likely that inventory will drop by 30% or more by August as summer buyers find their new homes. Prices: The blue line in this chart represents the average list price of homes in Cranford for the past few years and it's easy to see that there's been a slow and gradual increase. The sales price is represented in red and the trend is much less obvious. It's easier to see the tre... 07/04/2014

A fantastic fun filled day is planned for you and your family for Independence Day in Cranford this year. Here's what's on the schedule:   8:00 am – canoe races at the Canoe Club 9:00 am – Firecracker Four Miler and Fun Run at Nomahegan Park 1:30 pm – Bicycling Decorating 2:00 pm – Egg Toss 2:30 pm – Backwards Race at Nomahegan Park   Sunset – Fireworks at Nomahegan Park 07/01/2014

If you're planning on selling your Cranford home, find out how much it is worth with a FREE Comparative Market Analysis by clicking here.  Inventory: There are currently 108 homes offered for sale in Cranford. After a slow winter where the average inventory was 75 homes, this is a strong increase. Fifteen homes were sold in May.   Prices: The average sale price of a home sold in Cranford in May was $434,041. This is 21% higher than the average price in May of 2012.       Days on Market: Perhaps the biggest sign of consumer confidence in the real estate market in Cranford is the Days on Market. We've seen averages of mostly 50-60 days on the market for hte past several years but May saw an average of only 27 days.    What does this mean to you?  Homeowners who are planning to sell their ... 06/23/2014

Cranford, NJ Market ReportMay, 2014 Spring has finally arrived, although a little wet.  Those April showers have certainly lingered into May! The real estate market in Cranford, NJ has been stable and remains strong. Year-over-year, the median sales price for a single family home in Cranford was up 13.7% to $415,000.  This is also an increase of 23.9% over last month, so things are looking good this spring. All of the other key metrics have been relatively stable over the last couple of months.  The number of new listings and current inventory has remained basically the same, while the number of closings was up slightly (which explains the increase in median home sales price).  Additionally, the list price to sales price ratio continues to hover around 98%. Finally, the absorption rate ... 05/21/2014

Cranford was listed as number 141 in NJ Monthly's Top Towns List last year and Cranford High School is ranked as number 206 in the Nation.     Inventory: There are currently 72 homes for sale in Cranford,  NJ, ranging in price from $199,000 to $960,000. Sixteen homes were sold in April which is about average for this time of year in Cranford.      The average sale price of a home in Cranford in April was $464,288 significantly higher than in April of 2013.  A whopping 28% higher than the same time last year!         The average home that sold in April was sold after 46 days on the market.  In the last year the average days on market is right around 50 days.  So April is a slight increase.       If you're planning on selling your Cranford home, find out how much it is worth with a FREE C... 05/17/2014

Team Zuhl & Are proud to announce that 611 Hory Street in Cranford has been sold!  This 3 bed, 2.1 bath ranch house sold ABOVE list price and was only on the market for 26 days. If you or anyone you know is thinking about selling your home for the most money in the shortest amount of time, contact Team Zuhl!   Remember, everything we touch turns to SOLD!!! 04/26/2014

Inventory: There are currently 88 single family homes offered for sale in Cranford including this beauty on Hory Street.  Twelve homes were sold in March for a total of 42 homes sold so far this year.      Prices:  The average home in Cranford sold for $318,054 in March, 9% lower than in March of 2013 and 14% lower than March of 2012. For more information on Cranford Real Estate: How to obtain a CCO in Cranford - 3/15/2014 What's up with the Cranford Real Estate Market? - 3/8/2014 Just listed - 610 Hory Street, Cranford - 3/1/14 Cranford Real Estate Update - 2/8/14 Just listed - 3 BR 2.1 Bath Ranch in Cranford - 2/3/2014 For sale - 100 homes in Cranford  - 1/12/2014 Sold! 65 South Union Street in Cranford is no longer available! 12/31/2013 The Cranford Real Estate Market Report - 11/7/... 04/22/2014

Cranford, NJ Market ReportApril, 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 Cranford, NJ (which has shifted a bit due to the weather), should be vibrant and active! If you are looking to buy a home in the Cranford, NJ area, or want to utilitze my Two Weeks To Sol... 04/16/2014

When you sell your Cranford home, you will be required to file a Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) to ensure that your home meets certain standards before the new owners take possession. The CCO will only be issued after passing an inspection which includes: Smoke detectors on each level of the house including the basement in the vicinity of the stairs. Smoke detectors must be mounted on the ceiling within 10 feet of each bedroom and at least 4 inches from a corner or on the wall between 4 and 12 inches from the ceiling. Attics also require smoke detectors if they are habitable. Carbon monoxide detectors are required on each level and must be outside and within 10 feet of each bedroom if the home has a fuel burning appliance or an attached garage. If the building has a sump pump,... 03/22/2014