36 Locust Drive, Summit, NJ 07901 Carriage House in stunning, secluded location just blocks from Downtown Summit & Memorial Field!     Huge yard         Entrance Foyer      Formal Living Room with beautiful wood flooring         Looking from the Living Room to the Formal Dining Room      Another view of the Living Room    Dining Room - a different angle      Dining Room looking towards the second entrance to the Kitchen    Large Eat-In Kitchen with adjoining Laundry Room    Kitchen with Center Island and French doors to large Deck    Excellent Layout   Another angle of the Kitchen     Looking from the Kitchen towards the Family Room    Family Room        Family Room with working fireplace    First Floor Powder Room    Master Bedroom with beamed, vaulted ceiling      Another view of the ... 07/10/2013

Prepare Yourself Financially Frequently, we hear of good intentioned buyers who learn they have a low credit score only after getting a mortgage pre-approval.  Once you begin your home search, whether this is your first or move-up home, run your credit.  This can be done online for free or you can go to any of the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, who will provide you with a report once a year at no cost.  The reason for this is to verify that there is no erroneous or incorrectly reported information.  By doing this early on, one has time to remediate the finding before applying for a mortgage or homeowners' insurance. Put your credit cards away and do not buy any big ticket items with a revolving payment (automobile).  Check out www.credit.... 02/03/2009

Buying a home has always been a tremendous personal and financial endeavor.  Now more than ever, one must understand the "rules" and dynamics of a new market place!  To follow is my insider perspective of how to buy a home in our current real estate market. Part One Today it is critical that you physically see what is out there on the market.  Looking at listings on the Web is fine but not a good way to establish a foundation or baseline education. With that being said, hire a hard-working, full-time broker to show you as many properties as you can stomach.  Yes, this takes time away from other things you would prefer doing, not to mention patience. Look at properties above your range, track their activity on the Web and ask your broker for current market statistics: what is selling or ... 12/15/2008

Want to live in a great neighborhood at a low price?Well you are definitely going to need to STOP and look at your possible new beautiful home when it’s available for viewing this coming weekend.Everyone has something they love about this house. It is one of the lowest priced homes in Summit and because it is in PERFECT condition you and your family can move right in. You are 1.5 blocks away from a direct train to Manhattan and minutes from the Garden State Parkway, Routes 22, 78, and 24. Could it be any more convenient?You are seconds away from downtown. You can walk to the finest restaurants where you can break bread with friends and family. There are tons of great places to shop or just hang out and enjoy the day.If you have children or are planning to, they can enjoy one of the fin... 05/11/2008

    There was nothing average about Summit New Jersey Real Estate in 2007 based on the figures from the Garden State MLS: In 2007, more homes were sold, at higher prices than the year before...but, it took a little longer: Average Sale Price was up 11%Number of Homes Listed was up 4%Highest Price Home Sold was up by $2,000,000   What does this mean for buyers thinking of moving to Summit, New Jersey...now is the time to buy, with new lower interest rates on the horizon, 116 homes currently on the market, express trains to New York City on the Midtown Direct Line, a vibrant downtown, an excellent school system and homes retaining their value...you can't lose.To view the complete study visit New Jersey Real Estate Wire.To learn more about Summit, New Jersey and to search for Summit real e... 01/29/2008

Come to Summit, NJ and enjoy holiday happenings in downtown Summit.   Shop for gifts at the many local speciality stores where you can find great gifts for everyone on your list.   If you need some help getting into the holiday spirit, be sure to visit Summit NJ's downtown for an old fashioned horse and carriage ride.  These rides are provided free of charge and are offered Sundays during December from noon until 2:30 as well as Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00.  The starting point for the horse and carriage rides is in front of the little mini park at the intersection of Beechwood Rd. and Bank St.In addition to the horse and carriage rides on Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings, shoppers can enjoy the sounds of carolers singing holiday music.Another family friendly activity is t... 12/06/2007

Real estate is a national concern but each market is unique.  Our lovely corner of New Jersey is approaching that state of balance between buyers and sellers that spells a healthy market.  At present, the inventory of unsold homes does provide buyers some advantage.  But overall, our market is strong, thanks to low mortgage rates, a strong local economy, appealing towns and no opportunity for overbuilding.  If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, drop by our beautiful office in the heart of downtown Summit.  You'll soon see why Lois Schneider Realtor is known as The First Name in Fine Propeties. 08/03/2007