In 2018, MLS is the center of our real estate world! But BTI (before the internet) our property listings were written on index cards and kept in the brokers office. I took a trip down memory lane for #throwbackthursday and dug through ye old filing cabinet. I came across this listing card for 35 Central Ave in Cranford. The house dates back to 1895 and this listing dates back to 1983.…
A lot of the time That Suburban Life discusses real estate in a roundabout, incidental way. But if what you are looking for are some cold, hard, real estate stats and facts, I’ve got your back there too! Check back at the beginning of each month for Closed Activity Reports and Absorption Rates. Whether you’re just a nosey neighbor or looking to make some moves of your own, this info can be crucial for making informed decisions. …
NJMonthly has released their bi-annual list of Best Places to Live. Honestly, at first I wasn’t going to write about this. I figured NJMonthly was going to spread the word on their own. Plus, it was going to be re-posted on just about every NJ blog there is (and it has been), and I just wasn’t sure yet another town ranking was important to people. …
When it comes to finding a new home there is a lot more to consider than just the house itself. Finding the right town or community is just as important as square footage and number of bedrooms. The right house in the wrong town, will eventually end up becoming the wrong house if you aren’t comfortable with the neighborhood you’ve ended up in! …
The commuter towns of NJ are always desirable in terms easy access to the city. But now more than ever residents are looking to these downtown communities to serve as more than just transportation hubs. They are looking for walkable downtowns that have restaurants, local boutiques, coffee shops, and yoga studios for convenience and cultural appeal.
This WNYC story explains how these neighborhoods are in high demand and that in order for small towns to survive should focus on developing walkable town centers.…
One of the biggest considerations for people when they are looking to move to a new town is the quality of the public schools. It was certainly one of our big concerns when we decided leave Brooklyn. There is often a correlation between the cost of real estate and how good the schools are. Finding that “sweet spot,” as this New York Times article calls it, where you can get the best house for your money and still get your kids a quality education can be tricky.…