Some of the Open Houses this Sunday (August 25, 2013).     Scotch Plains ~ Westfield ~  Cranford      Looking for an Open House in the Westfield NJ area? Check out these Best Picks!     Some questions to ask when viewing an open house:   1. Have you had any offers?      The market has shifted and homes are selling fast in the most disirable areas.        If the home has had some offers and not taken any, it may be that the offers were low.  2. How long has the home been on the market?      An indicator of how motivated the sellers are.  If the home is priced right, it should not sit on the market for long.       If the house has been on the market for longer than 30 days, they sellers may be more agreeable to negotiations. 3. Why are the owners selling?      Are the sellers really inter... 08/23/2013

Inventories continue to tighten, giving "legs" to the sellers’ market. After the recent pop up in interest rates, over-selective buyers saw erosion in their buying power. Those who delayed buying, waiting for a look behind        door #3, now may not qualify to buy the houses they previously eschewed. The most prime 15-20% of the homes on the market, in the scarcity environment, continue to attract multiple bidders and above asking prices. The winners of these contests are consequently very exigent about inspection issues, since they paid “a premium.”   Cranford  Fanwood/Scotch Plains  Mountainside   Summit  Warren/WatchungWestfield by Grade School:Franklin   Jefferson   McKinley   Tamaques   Washington   Wilson     08/18/2013

Westfield, NJ, is located in central Union County and is home to approximately 30,000 people. It was incorporated in 1798, making it one of the oldest towns in New Jersey. Home to approximately 30,000 people, Westfield covers 6.8 square miles in Union County, NJ     The real estate market in Westfield shows that there are currently 3.7 months of inventory available in Westfield. This number tells you how many months it would take for all the current homes for sale on the market to sell, based upon the rate of sales in the past. A Months of Supply of less than 5 months is what real estate professionals often call a "seller's market." This means that there are more buyers than sellers in the area and homes are selling quicker than they are being put on the market. Typically, this increase... 08/03/2013

Home for sale by owner in  Raritan Twp, NJ 08822 flat fee mls listing  395 only.Home for Sale By Owner in WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 820 Carleton Rd WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS#3061075 5 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Brand New Construction! Top Of The Line Amenities And Building Materials. 5 Br/4 Full Bath Colonial Home In Wonderful Westfield. Great Commuter Location To Nyc, Downtown Shops, Restaurants & More. If you are interested in this Home for Sale By Owner in WESTFIELD, NJ 07090- Flat Fee MLS Listing $395, please call 1-888-362-6543, enter the MLS#3061075 . You can make an appointment or ask any questions about the property. Realtors welcome, buyer commission is paid to any realtor. Please see additional listing details at... 08/01/2013

Summer is half over for students in Westfield Public Schools! Don't forget you have summer reading to do. Here are links to your summer reading assignments and to your school supply lists: Franklin Elementary supplies and summer reading Jefferson Elementary supplies and summer reading McKinley Elementary summer reading Tamaques Elementary supplies and summer reading Washington Elementary summer reading Wilson Elementary summer reading and supplies Edison Intermediate supplies The first day of school for Westfield public school students is September 3rd. Happy Reading! 07/24/2013

Sell my home in Westfield! Before you list your Westfield home, taking these 5 simple steps will help you get your home sold as quickly as possible and for as much money as possible:  Make necessary repairs such as replacing dead light bulbs, fixing leaky roofs, and replacing broken windows. You want every buyer who comes to your home to see it in its best light.  Make any home improvements that will increase the value of your home. A new front door, for example, will help to sell your home faster and will increase the price you get for your home.  Hire a real estate agent.  Interview agents and choose one with a  vibrant marketing plan that you trust.  Educate yourself about selling a home. Here is a link to a free video called"Preparing your home to sell." It's filled with information... 07/07/2013

Home for sale by owner in  Raritan Twp, NJ 08822 flat fee mls listing  395 only.Home for Sale By Owner in WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 370 South Ave E WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS#3051773 3 Units DOCUMENTED 3 FAMILY IN PRESTEGIOUS WESTFIELD! GREAT EQUITY BUILDER FOR POTENTIAL INVESTOR. LIVE IN ONE APT, HAVE TENANTS PAY YOUR MORTGAGE. CLOSE TO NYC TRANSIT, RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS. PROPERTY TAXES LOW ONLY $3700! RENTAL INCOME $3400/MO. If you are interested in this Home for Sale By Owner in WESTFIELD, NJ 07090- Flat Fee MLS Listing $395, please call 1-888-362-6543, enter the MLS#3051773 . You can make an appointment or ask any questions about the property. Realtors welcome, buyer commission is paid to any realtor. Please see a... 07/07/2013

Real Estate Professionals judge the strength of a real estate market based upon the Months of Supply in the area. This number tells you how many months it would take for all the current homes for sale on the market to sell, based upon the rate of sales in the past. A Months of Supply of 5 months is considered average - buyers and sellers are about equal in the area and homes are being bought at about the same rate that they are being put on the market. A Months of Supply of less than 5 months is what real estate professionals often call a "seller's market." This means that there are more buyers than sellers in the area and homes are selling quicker than they are being put on the market. Typically, this increases prices. A Months of Supply of greater than 5 months is what real estate pro... 07/02/2013

NJ Estates Real Estate Group of Weichert Realtors proudly presents a variety ofnew, pre-owned homes, land and commercial property info in communities throughout North and Central New Jersey. Click on Pictures For Complete Info                 Town and School Information A snapshot of a town and its school report card for the towns NJ Estates currently servers. School Information New Jersey School Report Cards for the communities that NJ Estates.net currently serves. This is a convenient way to compare school systems. Places of Worship A list of local Places of Worship for the communities that NJ Estates.net currently supports Concierge Service Exclusive resource list of area services to our clients to help them when transitioning into our neighborhoods, and individual new and preowned h... 06/24/2013

Real Estate Market Report for Westfield, NJ for April, 2013 Westfield, NJ, is located in central Union County and is home to approximately 30,000 people. Students in Westfield attend one of six elementary schools: Lincoln School, Franklin Elementary Schoool, Jefferson Elementary School, McKinley Elementary School, Tamaques Elementary School, Washington School, or Wilson School. For grades 6-8, students attend either Roosevelt or Thomas Alva Edison Intermediate School. Students attend Westfield High School for grades 9-12 or they may apply to attend Union County Vocational Technical Schools.   Westfield Commuters can take advantage of New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley Line which providesa 20 minute commute from the Westfield train station to Newark Penn Station. The real estate housing... 05/30/2013

Occasionally we get delightful emails from the superintendent of public schools, like this one today:   Dear Parent,     I wanted to take a moment to wish all our families a safe and enjoyable Memorial Weekend and to share some recent news and events in the Westfield Public School district:   AWARDS   ·         The New Jersey Commissioner of Education and the State Board of Education recognized the Westfield High School Community Service Club for "a significant contribution to school, community, family or other groups" at the New Jersey State Board of Education’s Annual Student Recognition Ceremony.  ·         K-5 Master Technology Teacher, Jeanine Gottko, was honored at NJ State Board meeting for being named by the National School Boards Association as one of "20 to Watch" Leaders in A... 05/24/2013

Isn't the faux painting and ceiling fan on this 30 ft. foyer stunning?  Add a cherry-stainless-granite kitchen.  What if it came in a 3 bedroom, 1 bath house for $1million?  Suppose you could also get a 5 BR 3 bath house, at an equivalent address for $1million, with Formica countertops, yucky carpet over the oak floors in who knows what condition, and smoked mirrors covering 2 dining room walls?  What's the buy? In Westfield, home buyers face this decision in subtler form all the time, and a shocking majority choose cosmetics over bones. 3 years later they feel compelled to move, when they learn the cost of making a small house bigger--so much more cost effective to make a big house more glamorous! Two suggestions to value conscious buyers: Buy at the top of your range. Neither money n... 05/16/2013

  Available New Homes in Westfield as of May 6, 2013:   On the market 6 Under attorney review 0 Under contract 4 Sold 0   *New and newer homes, built since 2000   The most recently listed new homes in Westfield:   Grade School/Neighborhood Style Price Beds Baths Gar Wilson School Colonial, Tudor 1,449,900 5 4.5 2 Franklin School Colonial 1,599,000 5 5.5 2 You are hearing it in the news and seeing it in the numbers here.  Supply is low.  Demand is high.  The real estate market in Westfield is quickening.   Interested in more information about Westfield new home sales?  Please reach out to me.  I'm here to help. 05/09/2013

Home for Sale By Owner in Westfield, NJ 07090 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 210 Golf Edge Dr Westfield, NJ 07090 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS#3025733 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Single Family Home' Basement is Finished, Full and other Utilities present: Cable TV, Public Sewer, Public Water, Electric Service, Natural Gas If you are interested in this Home for Sale By Owner in Westfield, NJ 07090- Flat Fee MLS Listing $395, please call 1-888-362-6543, enter the MLS#3025733 . You can make an appointment or ask any questions about the property. Realtors welcome, buyer commission is paid to any realtor. Please see additional listing details at Realtor.com featured by Realmart Realty. If you have a Home for Sale in Westfield, NJ 07090 and would like save up to 6% commission, ... 04/24/2013

    Market Analysis of Westfield, NJ,  for January-March, 2013 Total number of properties available - 176 Total sales - 50 Average sale price - $711,029 Average list price - $896,052 Average Days on Market - 75 Average Sale Price/List Price ratio - 95.6% Absorption Rate - 6.1 months of inventory (4-6 months is a "normal" market, less than 4 months is a "sellers market" and more than 6 months is a "buyers market.") For a list of all active properties available in Westfield today, please click here and click on "Search Homes." For a free market analysis of your home, please email us at TeamZuhl@gmail.com. For more information on Westfield Real Estate: How long will my Union County home be on the market? - 02/24/13 Westfield Market Report - 02/26/12 04/05/2013

Home for Sale By Owner in Westfield, NJ 07090 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 709 Girard Ave Westfield, NJ 07090 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS#2999872 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Colonial underwent major renovation in 2008. Has wonderful living space with a fenced in backyard on a quiet street. Whole house audio, 4 bedrooms of which 2 are master bedrooms. A Chefs Kitchen with 48" Wolf rangetop, double wall ovens, 2 Bosch dishwashers and granite counter tops. A must see!!! If you are interested in this Home for Sale By Owner in Westfield, NJ 07090- Flat Fee MLS Listing $395, please call 1-888-362-6543, enter the MLS#2999872 . You can make an appointment or ask any questions about the property. Realtors welcome, buyer commission is paid to any realtor. Please see additional ... 02/22/2013

Is Your Property Taxed More Than Your Fair Share? Has your tax bill been reduced commensurately with the reduction in home values since 2007?  Or maybe you always thought you were over taxed.  This Free Seminar, March 7th at the Westfield Y will teach you about the tax appeal system in place to address these issues and get you the lower tax bill you may deserve.  And since home buyers are tax conscious too, you will increase the resale value of your property, by getting your taxes reduced in advance. Every taxpayer is entitled to challenge their assessment with or without using an attorney. All appeals must be filed by April 1st. To help you understand the process and possibly put you on the path to considerable tax savings, Jennifer Jacobus, Esq. will outline all you need to know to co... 02/07/2013

Home for Sale By Owner in Westfield, NJ 07090 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 35 Carol Rd Westfield, NJ 07090 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS#2995880 5 Beds 5 Baths The home features an open floor plan of 3,630 sq/ft. Appointed with four bedrooms up, one down, and four full and one half baths. Master bedroom, has large walk in closets and sitting room. Large family room. Finished basement with full bath. Property to be fully landscaped, sod, cedar board on board fence, sod and sprinkler system. Appliance Package TBD. Fireplace 2 one in Family and Master bedroom. Floor Hardwood throughout ceramic on bathrooms. Master bath oversized Jacuzzi tub. Driveway:Techo Paver Block. Exterior--Hardi Plank Siding, Cedar Impressions and cultured stone. Garage two oversized garage 23... 02/05/2013

Home for Sale By Owner in Westfield, NJ 07090 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 19 Carol Rd Westfield, NJ 07090 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS#2995882 5 Beds 5 Baths Spacious 4,300sf/2 car oversized side entry garage. Four bedrooms up, large guest bedroom downstairs with Full bath and Closet. Angled staircase in front foyer, 2nd staircase from Kitchen to 2nd flr. Finished basement with full bath. Front elevation to be landscaped, sod and sprinkler system. Appliance Package TBD. Fireplace 2 one in Family and Master bedroom. Floor Hardwood throughout ceramic on bathrooms. Master bath oversized Jacuzzi tub. Driveway--Techo Paver Blocks. Exterior--Hardi Plank Siding, Cedar Impressions and cultured stone. Garage two garage, Level Lot. Timberline dimensional shingles roof. 2... 02/05/2013

The number of properties sold in 2012 substantially exceeded the prior year in most towns. Homes Sales 2011 v 2012 In and Around Westfield The average selling price remained steady with only slight increases or decreases except for Watchung which posted nearly a 16% increase. Of note, Millburn is the only town with an average price over $1 million, and its average was 9% higher. Waterford posted the largest decline in average selling price, and enjoyed the biggest change in volume, four times as many units were sold in 2012. Average Home Selling Price 2011 v 2012 Another indication of the market's improvement is that the percentage of houses sold compared to the number listed grew noticeably in most towns we cover. 2013 is beginning with the smallest inventories in some years, leading t... 01/19/2013