Hotel-Condo Vacation Homes for Sale in Sussex County NJ - Ski resorts, Spas, Swimming and Golf Courses   April 2011 - Just listed: NJ Hotel Condos for Sale - Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs, just 50 miles from New York City - includes a YouTube video tour.   Those considering buying condo vacation homes in Sussex County NJ may worry about maintenance issues from afar.  Others might not be able to use them frequently and debate the value to owning a ski condo. Several popular resorts - Minerals Resort, The Appalachian at Mountain Creek and Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs - may be the answers.   Lovely resort condos that set you at the heart of Sussex County golf courses and ski slopes. Monthly maintenance fees cover the utilities at these Sussex condo hotels.   These 3 ho... 07/28/2009

Sussex County NJ Golf Real Estate - Crystal Springs & other Golf Course Communities   Although all the homes for sale in Sussex County NJ are fairly close to one of our 21 golf courses, many people immediately focus on the 7 Crystal Springs golf courses: Wild Turkey, Minerals, Great Gorge, Crystal Springs, Cascades, Black Bear and Ballyowen.   Although many of 21 courses are open to the public, some, such as Lake Mohawk Golf Club, are private. For those who plan to live year round in Sparta, membership at Lake Mohawk Golf Club might be of interest. Others who may want vacation homes in Sussex County will be happy to learn that all the Crystal Springs golf courses don't require a membership.   Your options for real estate in Crystal Springs are vast and we can chat about what best fits y... 07/27/2009

Right here in beautiful Sussex County, we have some very valuable but little known real estate. I'm referring to stromatolites - fossils on a Precambrian rock outcrop, which is more than 500,000,000 years old. Stromatolites are one of the oldest living organisms on Earth - and you can meet some right in Hamburg! The most famous places to view stromatolites are Shark Bay or Coral Bay both in Australia, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and in the Bahamas. While I'd love to visit any of those places, such a trip isn't in my family budget. Probably not in yours either... So, what about a short ride to explore stromatolites fossils right in Sussex County, NJ?  FREE and fun - just you and Mother Nature. Family members of all ages can find something of interest - collecting loose rocks, climbing on bo... 07/06/2009

For several shorts sales in the Sussex County, NJ, area, I've had great interactions with Chase.  On Monday, I faxed a best-and-final offer, a net worksheet, copy of check and mortgage preapproval, updated seller financials, etc. Chase has already agreed to a short sale of the property in Hamburg and had 2 interior BPOs done. So, all should be ready to roll. Wrong! I just phoned to confirm receipt and learned that the Chase corporation is doing work on or replacing its computer systems.  Employees will be unable to access details on any loans until at least July 8. According to the very polite gentleman in the Short Sale department, Chase decided to schedule this conversion to include a holiday weekend. But one is talking about a least a week! And this does not just apply to the Short S... 07/01/2009

My nephews, Matt and Sam, moved to Kentucky a few years ago. Since then, I've felt disconnected from them, unable to maintain our special connection.  Their family was visiting very briefly but due to my real estate showings, I was only going to have an hour or two with them. Matt and Sam had other ideas and decided they needed to come to my home for a sleepover party at my distant Hamburg home - before knowing that we'd have hot fudge sundaes for dinner and stay up WAY late watching a PG-13 movie! The boys didn't need that rope to be connected to me. Matt and Sam taught me an important lesson. And for that, I am very, very thankful! 06/11/2009

During the month of May 2009 there were twenty newly listed homes in Hardyston Twp., NJ. These properties have an average asking price of $333,544.00 and have only been on the market for an average of 18 days. Seven properties went Under Contract having passed the Attorney review process these properties had an average asking price of $289,800.00 and had been on the market for an average of 51 days. ("Price it right and they will come!") Sixteen properties transferred title with an average asking price of $294,509.00 and an average SOLD price of $274,409.00 these properties were on the market for an average of 142 days. If you own a home in Hardyston Twp., NJ and are looking to sell your property give me a call, my office is located on Route 23 North in Stockholm we are the gateway to S... 06/01/2009

In the GSMLS serving Sussex County, NJ, and surrounding areas, most listings have an outdoor picture as the primary for a home for sale. Search for homes anywhere and this is the most common practice. We have many condos and townhouses in Sparta, Vernon, Hardyston, Hamburg, Crystal Springs, Great Gorge Village, etc. Frankly, from the outside they all look alike - and there are a lot for sale. Some real estate is not particularly attractive from the exterior but one can have a wonderful surprise inside. (All MY listings, of course are just like me - beautiful inside and out!) Of course, I think about more than just the primary photo when I list a home for sale. The basic Realtor.com now shows 4 photos, so I order accordingly. If the primary photo is not the exterior, do you assume the ho... 05/13/2009

Well, it isn't officially summer yet. Neither has Memorial Day weekend arrived. But I'm happy to report the sure sign of summer has made an appearance in beautiful, rural Sussex County, NJ. As I was reading the newspaper this morning in my Hamburg home, a mosquito bit my ankle. (While I am slender, I do have meatier parts but I don't plan to answer comments about what they are!) I hope the little pest broke his snout on my anklebone. While those from Texas are certain to claim their skeeters are much bigger, I do believe that the Garden State takes the title. So if you hear me scratching... 04/29/2009

  Part 3 of Distressed Properties are NOT Black Holes!, a six part series. (While I'm based in Warren County NJ, photos here are from one of my REOs in Passaic County, West Milford, NJ.)   REOs are wonderful opportunities and should NEVER be dismissed!   I'll use the term bank but the new owner could be a mortgage company, corporation or debt collector.   By the time a bank actually owns the property (now called an REO = real estate owned), the bank already has hired one or more people to provide a written opinion of current market value where the property is located. This could be an appraisal but more often is a BPO done by an experienced real estate agent. The condition of the REO is taken into consideration by the appraiser or agent doing the BPO, although some BPOs are external onl... 04/23/2009

The are many people that will tell you there is no God and that Ghosts are not real. Well don't believe it! This is proof that there is a spiritual world and that GOD is Real. A couple of weeks ago I was visiting my Mom and Dad's Grave and decided to go for a walk. I noticed a headstone that had many rabbit statues and artifacts all around it. Now when I noticed this I was behind the stone. As I walked around the front I backed up to take a photo of the bunny's for a friend of mine who goes ape over bunny rabbits plus my daughters love them as well so why not take a photo. This photo was taken in the North Church Cemetary on Route 94 Hardyston, NJ Notice Mr. or Mrs. Bunny Rabbit in the Back round wasn't there a minute ago! Spirits are Real and so is GOD! 09/24/2008

AREA MARKET REPORT FOR HAMBURG BORO., NJ FEBRUARY 2008 INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE GARDEN STATE MLS AND COMPILED BY; GARY J ROCKS,WERNER REALTY OF SUSSEX COUNTY. During the month of February 2008 there were eight newly marketed properties in Hamburg with an average asking price of $263,325.00. excellent area fro first time buyers and retiree's! Three properties went under contract with an average asking price of $211,000.00 and they were on the market for an average of 110 days. One property transfer title with an asking price of $169,900.00 and an actual sold price of $179,900.00 and was on the market for 39 days. closing costs were built in to the mortgage amount. Two properties were withdrawn from the market with an average asking price of $270,000.00 and were on the market for an av... 03/13/2008

AREA MARKET REPORT FOR HARDYSTON TWP., NJ FEBRUARY 2008 INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE GARDEN STATE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE AND COMPILED BY; GARY J ROCKS, BROKER/ASSOCIATE WERNER REALTY OF SUSSEX COUNTY During the month of February 2008 there were 30 newly marketed properties with an average asking price of $374,662.00. Eight properties went under contract with an average asking price of $317,946.00 they were on the market for 109 days on average. Six properties Transfered Title with an average asking price of $308,383.00 and an actual SOLD price of $296,983.00. These properties were on the market for an average of 147 days. Ten properties withdrew from the market with an average asking price of $386,327.00 and they had been on the market for an average of 112 days. Twelve properties Ex... 03/03/2008

AREA MARKET REPORT FOR HAMBURG BORO., NJ FEBRUARY 2008. INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM THE GARDEN STATE    MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE AND COMPILED BY;                     GARY J ROCKS, WERNER REALTY OF SUSSEX COUNTY. During the month of February there were 8 newly marketed properties in Hamburg Boro., NJ with an average asking price of $263,325.00. Four properties went under contract with an average asking price of $200,725.00 and they had been on the market for an average of 92 days! Two properties withdrew from the market with an average asking price of $270,000.00 and they had been on the market for an average of 174 days. Three properties expired from the market with an average asking price of $253,966.00 and they had been on the market for an average of 153 days Hamburg Boro., NJ a nice ... 03/03/2008

HARDYSTON TOWNSHIP AREA MARKET REPORT FOR JANUARY 2008During the month of January 2008 there were 37 newly marketed properties with an average asking price of $404,771.00. the lowest price property is listed for $119,900.00 a three room ranch with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. There is still affordable housing in New jersey for first time buyers!! The highest priced property is asking $1,020,000.00 for a Custom Home with 10 rooms 5 bedrooms and 4.1 baths with a three car garage built in 2007.Eight properties were reported as under contract with an average asking price of $296,887.00 and had been on the market for 107 days.Ten properties were reported as closed title with an average asking price of $376,542.00 and an actual average closed price of $360,700.00  these properties had been on the ma... 02/05/2008

HAMBURG BOROUGH NEW JERSEY AREA MARKET REPORT FOR JANUARY 2008During the month of January 2008 there were 14 newly marketed properties with an average asking price of $251,369.00. The least expensive property is a Town Home with 4 rooms and 1 bedroom with 1 bath and is asking $169,000.00. The most expensive property is a Colonial home with 10 rooms 4 bedrooms and 2.1 baths with a two car garage and the asking price is $399,900.00. This particular property should sell rather quickly because there are very few stand alone homes available in Hamburg Borough, most of what is on the market are Town-Homes or condo's.One property was reported as under contract a Town Home with an asking price of $280,000.00 ans it had been on the market for 294 days.Two properties were reported as closed title... 02/05/2008

AREA MARKET REPORT FOR HARDYSTON TWP; NJ OCTOBER 2007 Information compiled by Gary J. Rocks,WERNER REALTY OF Sussex County. Source of information; Garden State Multiple Listing Service. During the month of October 2007 there were 29 newly marketed properties with an average asking price of $396,117.00. Seven properties were reported as under contract with an average asking price of $401,928.00 and were on the market for an average of 108 days. Thirteen properties transfered title with an average asking price of $355,084.00 and and average actual SOLD price of $340,561.00 these properties were on the market for an average of 120 days. Ten properties withdrew from the market with an average asking price of $514,090.00 and they were on the market for 233 days. Twenty properties expired fro... 11/13/2007

                                                AREA MARKET REPORT FOR HAMBURG BORO, NJ OCTOBER 2007During the month of October 2007 there were fifteen newly marketed properties in Hamburg Boro, NJ with an average list price of $372,906.00.Five properties were listed as Under Contract with an average asking price of $269,340.00 and were on the market for an average of 108 days.Four properties were reported as SOLD with an average asking price of $268,675.00 and an actual SOLD price of $260,337.00 these properties were on the market for an average of 66 days. Interesting point all but one property was a Town- Home.Two properties were withdrawn from the market with an average asking price of $302,450.00 and had been on the the market for an average of 179 days.Only four properties expired... 11/13/2007

Area Market Report For Hardyston Twp; NJ September 2007 Information Provided by; Gary Rocks, WERNER REALTY OF  Sussex County. During the month of September 2007 there were 34 newly marketed properties with an average asking price of $464,708.00. The lowest asking price is $244,000.00 for a two bedroom Town-Home. The highest asking price is $1,350,000.00 for a Custom home on .95 acre with four bedrooms and four and a half baths. Eleven properties were reported as "UC" under contract with an average asking price of $304,200.00. Ten properties were reported as Sold with an average asking price of $382,579.00 and an average Closed price of $366,427.00 This represents a List to Sold Ratio of 95.77% indicating strong market conditions for the area. Hardyston Township is vast in area and trave... 10/04/2007

Area Market Report For Hamburg Boro, NJ September 2007 Information Provided by; Gary Rocks, Werner Realty of  Sussex County During the month of September 2007 there were 11 newly listed properties with an average asking price of $233,681.00 The lowest asking price is $109,900.00 for a Colonial Home with three bedrooms. The highest priced home is asking $419,000.00 a 3 bedroom 3 bath Bi-level. Who say's there isn't any homes available in New Jersey anymore for the first time buyer? Four properties were reported as "UC" under contract with an average asking price of $274,675.00 and was on the market for an average of 74 days! (Read my Profile) Three properties were reported as Sold with an average asking price of $256,433.00 and a average closed price of $252,766.00. This represents an av... 10/04/2007

AREA MARKET REPORT FOR HAMBURG BORO, NJ AUGUST 2007 Information Compiled by; Gary Rocks,WERNER REALTY OF Sussex County. During the monthy of August 2007 there were ten newly marketed properties with an average asking price of $302,050.00 the loweswt marketed property is asking $212,000.00 an intertior Town home with 4 rooms 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The most expensive home is asking $479,900.00 a colonial home with 8 rooms 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a 2 car garage. One property was reported as "UC" under contract with an asking price of $179,900.00 and was on the market for 105 days. Seven properties were reported as SOLD with an average asking price of $310,085.00 and an average actual SOLD price of $300,126.00 this represents a Listing to Sold Ratio of 96.78% WOW!! This is a great ... 09/17/2007