Homeowners and home buyers in Cranford are smart to learn about the real estate market to help make an informed decision about when to buy and sell a home in Cranford. Here’s what’s been happening lately. Inventory: 29 homes were sold in Cranford in May - compare to 14 in May, 2016. 88 homes were ...
Continue ReadingHomeowners and home buyers in Clark are smart to learn about the real estate market to help make an informed decision about when to buy and sell a home in Clark. Here’s what’s been happening lately. Inventory: 13 homes were sold in Clark in May - compare to 9 in May, 2016. 69 homes ...
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, June 1st, 2017 the Fanwood Memorial Library and the Scotch Plains Public Library are kicking off The Library Telescope Project in New Jersey! Both libraries received a donation of a fully outfitted reflecting telescope. The funds for the first two telescopes were donated by the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary ...
Continue ReadingThe Emerald Ash Bore is a beautiful green beetle that eats the foliage of ash trees. The larvae of the Emerald Ash Borer, however, eats the inner bark of the ash trees which can kill the trees. Therefore, they are considered pests. Emerald Ash Borers are also not native to the ...
Continue ReadingThe City of Linden is hosting a Summer Concert Series this summer. Events are held at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade at 400 North Wood Avenue in Linden and are free to residents. Seating is first come, first served, and residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. June 23 - High ...
Continue ReadingBackground: On June 26, 1777, Union County was the site of the Battle of Short Hills. The battle took place primarily in Scotch Plains and Metuchen. George Washington's Continental Army had left Morristown to a strong position in the Watchung Mountains, a very difficult place for the British Army, led by General ...
Continue ReadingThe bane of my existence - clutter! With a one hour commitment per day for one month, you can change your home and your life by eliminating what you don't need. If it takes more than an hour, just do what you can do in that hour. Trust me, you'll feel ...
Continue ReadingDear TZ, We're going to be listing our home for sale this fall. What can we do now to improve the sale price of our home? ~ Savvy Suzanne Dear Suzanne, You are savvy indeed. Your home will not only sell faster but it will also sell for more money if you do some quick ...
Continue ReadingSome years, it's too hard to coordinate the family's schedules or take too much time away. Other times, it's a budgetary decision. Whatever your reason, we've compiled a list of 2 weeks worth of day trips you can easily take from Union County. Atlantic City - walk the streets that Boardwalk's ...
Continue ReadingDear TZ, When I asked you about commission, you told me that all real estate commissions in New Jersey are "negotiable." How low will you go? Why would I ever pay more if I can negotiate less? ~Darryl Dealmaker Dear Darryl, Real estate commissions are negotiable in New Jersey, and you'll often find local trends. In life, ...
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