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Westfield, NJ Real Estate News

By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
The Garden State MLS has released its Early March 2016 Westfield Market Update.  New construction in the Westfield luxury market is booming.  A few properties have even sold after less than two weeks on the market.  Are you interested in purchasing a new Westfield luxury home?  This market update will help you make an informed decision.Early March 2016 Westfield Market UpdateCurrently, there are 25 active luxury homes on the Westfield real estate market.  According to the Early March 2016 Westfield Market Update, 15 of these properties are newly completed construction, are currently under construction or are ready to be built.  These homes range from a 4 bed/4.5 bath end unit townhome that is currently under construction for $715,000 all the way up to a 5 bed/6.5 bath, 6600+ square foot...
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By Blast Realty & Oliveri Development LLC R/E Broker & General Contractor, Broker Manager Career
(Blast Realty)
4br 2.5bth Renovated ColonialOpen Floor PlanFinished basementNew siding, windows, plumbing, hvac etc etcAsking $795k Still time to pick out your colors, paint, ktch cabinets, vanities etc Mel201-618-2854Click Here ..........  http://newjersey.craigslist.org/reo/5467715885.html   
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
When it comes to settling down, there are several factors to consider.  What are the schools like?  How easy is it to get to work? For some, how attractive the population is may be a consideration.  According to dating app Clover, New Jersey ranks high for female attractiveness.  Unfortunately, it also ranks high for least attractive males.New Jersey Ranks High for Female AttractivenessAccording to Clover's statistical analysis of its users, New Jersey ranks high for female attractiveness.  In fact, it came in third overall, just behind Connecticut and New York.  No New Jersey city was singled out.  It would appear that the East Coast is the place to live if you want to surround yourself with gorgeous ladies.  Six of the top eight states on the list were located there.  The women of Man...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
12 Marlin Ct Westfield Town, NJ 07090 Come and visit this home! SLIDESHOW VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR SPECIAL FEATURES Price: $699,900 MLS Number: 3279289 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 DESCRIPTION Pristine updated ranch on cul-de-sac convenient to Rt 22, EWR, Pharma, Lenape/Echo Lake Parks with bicycle/running paths, lake & river fishing, dog park, concerts. School Bus service for grades 6-12! Move in and enjoy! Kitchen Updated in 2013 with granite, maple and SS appliances. Master bath remodeled 2013. Gleaming refinished oak floors. Renovated main bath. Powder room remodeled with marble floor and updated fixtures. Newer FHA and AC units 2005. New electric panel. Finished basement newly carpeted. Aluminum leaf guards. New retaining walls at driveway. SELLER CONTACT INFORMATION Scott Gleason NJ Agenc...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
213 Scotch Plains Ave Westfield Town, NJ 07090 Come and visit this home! SLIDESHOW VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR SPECIAL FEATURES Price: $575,000 MLS Number: 3280739 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 DESCRIPTION Light, bright high ceilinged colonial in brilliant location for schools and commuters. Gorgeous kitchen, baths, plumbing and electric renovations in 2014. Generous backyard & 2 screened porches. . . one for year round utility, one for fair-weather entertaining and dining. Recent improvements include: gut renovation of kitchen * updates to all 3 bathrooms including new plumbing of 2nd floor bath *new electric panel *new garage roof * completely new driveway and garage floor * new front drainage system tying new gutters to sump-pump underground to street * update to side porch * backyard re-landsca...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
February 2016 real estate Market UpdateTowns Near Trains Selling Best--The seller’s market is holding up in most towns we cover, with inventories below the 6 month threshold.In this 3 month look-back, it’s also interesting to note that sales pace isn’t always swiftest at the affordable end of the towns’ price ranges.For example in Cranford, where the  average sale price is $440K, the supply from $300-400K is 5.7 months, while the supply from $500-600K is 2.7 months.In Westfield, where the average sale price is $804K, the supply of homes priced $500-600K is 6.9 months, and the supply from $900k to $1M is 4.1 months.  Over $1.1M there is an overhang with a supply of 11.1 months.Statistics aside, there is a red hot sale in every price range every month.  Your market experience doesn’t have...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Why should you work with a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)?  You are going to want to have their special training working for you throughout the entire home buying process.  After all, this is most likely the largest financial decision you will make in your lifetime.  A REALTOR® is one of the most important assets you can have on your side when purchasing a home.  But not all REALTORS® are the same.  A Certified Residential Specialist will provide much more insight, experience and information than a regular real estate agent.Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) DesignationI recently attended a Council of Residential Specialists convention in Orlando, FL.  There, I met market leading, ultra-conscientious agents from around the country.  It was a terrific skills-building couple o...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Anyone who owns a home in the Westfield community knows that you have to pay property taxes.  How many of you feel that you are paying more than you should?  The Westfield NJ Property Tax Appeal Seminar will teach you how to challenge what the Tax Assessor's office is charging you.  You have nothing to lose and possibly hundreds of dollars to gain by attending this seminar.What: Westfield NJ Property Tax Appeal Seminar Where: Amuse Restaurant (39 Elm St, Westfield, NJ) When: Monday, February 15, 2016 at 7:30pm Admission: FREE Contact: Scott Gleason (908) 698-2630Westfield NJ Property Tax Appeal SeminarYour property taxes are based on how much your property is worth.  The Tax Assessor's office is the official entity that determines its value.  However, many offices around the country are...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
The luxury home buying process is a much different experience than that of lower-priced properties.  Luxury home buyers tend to see features and amenities as their main focus rather than price.  These luxury Westfield Home Buyer tips will help make the purchasing process a little easier.Luxury Westfield Home Buyer TipsSearching for a Property - The internet is a great place to start.  However, some of the high end properties may not be listed on the MLS or any other major search engine due to privacy concerns.  The first of my luxury Westfield Home Buyer tips is to utilize your REALTOR'S® resources.  They have access to just about any property on the market, including off-market "pocket listings".  Hire a REALTOR®  that is experienced in the area you are looking to buy, let them know ex...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
The pre-game ceremonies and show for the Super Bowl sometimes seems like it's WAY too much.  But this year, local fans have a reason to tune in.  The Westfield High School Football Team will be highlighted in a segment titled "Before They Were Pros" at 11am on CBS.  The Westfield High School Football Team was undefeated this past season and won the North 2, Group 5 State Championship this season.Several Westfield High School have had impacts on professional sports as well as business and the arts.  Some notable graduates are former NY Giants quarterback Dave Brown and former NFL players Butch Woolfolk and Steve Cheek.  Former MLB Dodgers catcher and former NY Mets manager Jeff Torborg is also a graduate.  As a side note, Torborg was the catcher for Sandy Kofax's perfect game and he also...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Since the financial crisis of 2008, lenders have become much more strict in their lending practices.  New TRID rules have meant longer escrow times.  Buyers get antsy.  They do things that they think are innocuous while in escrow.  However, they can be detrimental to your home loan in the end.  Here are some common Buyer mistakes that you can easily avoid.Common Buyer MistakesMaking Major Purchases - One of the biggest common Buyer mistakes is to make big purchases while you are still in the middle of your escrow.  It's easy to get excited and start designing your ideal kitchen or perfect living room before you've actually moved in.  You may decide to get a jump on things and go furniture shopping now.  That way, you can get rid of your old things and move in with fresh, new "stuff".  B...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
It looks like the Westfield luxury market is off to a good start this year.  The Mid-January 2016 Westfield Luxury Market Update showed that new construction hasn't slowed down even as the temperatures continue to drop.  See what else is going on in the Westfield luxury market below.Mid-January 2016 Westfield Luxury Market UpdateThe Mid-January 2016 Westfield Luxury Market Update showed that a total of 15 luxury homes in the $750,000+ price range are currently for sale.  Of those, 12 are either newly constructed, are currently under construction or are ready to be built.  Click on any of the addresses below to see photos or watch a virtual tour of the property. 254 Virginia St - 4 bed/3 bath, 2258 sq ft, $835,000 509 Boulevard - 3 bed/4.5 bath, 2800 sq ft, $899,000 1723 Boynton Ave - 4 ...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
In his annual State of the Town address on January 3rd, Mayor Andrew Skibitsky declared that Westfield is thriving.  There are some exciting new residential developments on the horizon.  The vibrant downtown area offers many opportunities for young entrepreneurs.  This new year is shaping up to be even more spectacular than last year.Westfield is Thriving One of the examples given by the mayor to show that Westfield is thriving was its AAA Rating by Standard & Poor's last August.  This is only given to those businesses or organizations that consistently show that they provide strong management and financial performance.Westfield was also recognized by NJ Family as their pick for the Best Mid-Size Town for Families in 2015.  Low crime rates, fantastic schools and the abundance of neighbo...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
A new year means new possibilities.  Is owning a new Westfield NJ luxury home one of the possibilities on your list for 2016?  It should be.  The Westfield Luxury Market Update for 12/29/15 shows that you could own a newly constructed home even through the winter.Westfield Luxury Market Update - 12/29/15The Westfield Luxury Market Update on 12/29/15 indicated a total of three homes currently under construction or ready to be built.  Some of these are still early enough in construction that the new owner can customize some parts of the home.  Feel free to click on any of the links below to find out more about each property: 630 Broad St - 5 bed/3.5 bath, list price $740,990 209 Edgewood Ave (no pictures available) - 5 bed/4.5 bath, list price $1,249,000 520 Clifton St - 6 bed/6 bath, lis...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
I hope everyone had a great Christmas.  New Year's Eve is just three days away.  The first order of business in January has to do with a school bond referendum in our Westfield community that is scheduled for the end of the month.  There are four Westfield NJ school bond meetings set for January 2016.  The meetings are all open to the general public.Westfield NJ School Bond MeetingsThe four Westfield NJ school bond meetings will be held on Tuesday or Thursday evenings at two separate locations.  Both Thursday meetings will be hosted by the schools' Parent Teacher Organizations, with the Parent Teacher Council co-hosting the January 21st meeting.  They will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the bond.  These four meetings have been scheduled to allow for as many Westfiel...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
We are less than two weeks away from a brand new year.  I have prepared this Westfield Area Luxury Homes Year End Recap 2015 to inform you of how this year has fared in the local real estate market.  Overall, prices in our Westfield community as well as the surrounding areas were higher than previous estimations predicted.Westfield Area Luxury Homes Year End Recap 2015Westfield homes had an estimated median list price of $855,000, according to Realtor Property Resource (RPR).  However, the MLS had the median estimate at $883,486.  This was 4% higher than the previous last year.Zillow and RPR both underestimated Westfield property values.  Zillow estimated that the median value would be $680,900.  RPR had estimated values to be around $747,000.  The MLS reported that the median value was...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Westfield NJ made the Top 100 Best Small Cities to Live list.  WalletHub recently released their list for 2015's Best and Worst Small Cities in America.  Our very own Westfield community ranked 81st.  Only three other cities in New Jersey found their way into the top 100: Hoboken (80th), Paramus (15th) and Princeton (1st).Westfield NJ Made the Top 100 Best Small Cities to Live ListHow did WalletHub determine their rankings for this list?  There were four main criteria they took into consideration: affordability, economic health, education/health and quality of life.  Things like housing costs, cost of living and how many homeowners were in the community went into the affordability portion of the equation.  The economic health of a community was determined by the unemployment rate, media...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
I certainly hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Now that the turkey is put away, it's time to start making your plans for Christmas here in our Westfield community.  When it comes to your Christmas tree, don't settle for a fake one.  Get a beautiful live tree at the Westfield Y Men's Club Christmas Tree Lot 2015.What: Westfield Y Men's Club Christmas Tree Lot 2015 Where: Elm St Field Between Orchard & Walnut When: Nov 28th to Dec 23rd, 5pm to 9pm Mon thru Fri, 9am to 6pm Sat & Sun Contact: Scott Gleason, Westfield Y Men's Club via emailWestfield Y Men's Club Christmas Tree Lot 2015For more than 60 years now, the Westfield Y Men's Club has hosted their very own Christmas tree lot.  The proceeds from the sales of Christmas trees helps fund the many Westfield Y Men's Club cha...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Next week is Thanksgiving.  There is only a month and a half left of 2015.  You still have time to find the perfect Westfield NJ luxury home before the year ends.  If you hurry, you could be spending Christmas with your family in your new home.  Here is your Mid-November 2015 Westfield Luxury Market Update to show you what's on the market right now.Mid-November 2015 Westfield Luxury Market UpdateCurrently, there are five luxury homes for sale in Westfield.  Four of these are under construction or are ready to be built.  The other is a beautiful Custom Colonial that was built in 2006.  Please click on any address below to see photos or take a virtual tour of the listing: 26 Cottage Pl - 5 bed/2+2 bath, 4600 square feet $1,150,000 78 Tamaques Way - 5 bed/5.5 bath $1,289,000 750 Prospect S...
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By Scott Gleason, CRS, Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
There is no gift greater than the gift of life.  According to the American Red Cross, over 41,000 blood transfusions are needed each and every day in the United States.  That is one every two seconds.  We need your help to ensure that there is blood on the shelves that is ready to use whenever and wherever it is needed this holiday season.  Please consider making a life-saving contribution at the Westfield NJ 2015 Blood Drive tomorrow.What: Westfield NJ 2015 Blood Drive Where: Community Room, Westfield Municipal Bldg (425 E Broad St) When: Sat, Nov 14th 11am to 4:30pm Contact: Westfield Regional Health Dept (908) 789-4070 or via emailWestfield NJ 2015 Blood DriveThe Westfield NJ 2015 Blood Drive will take place at the Westfield Health Department's Community Room on Saturday, November 14...
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