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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
If you are looking to buy a unit in the Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex in Bloomfield, New Jersey, there are currently 12 Whitestone Gardens units available for sale ranging in price from $179,000 to $218,900.  There are 3 two bedroom Whitestone Gardens units for sale and 9 one bedroom units.  All units have one bath and 6 of the Whitestone Gardens units currently for sale include a garage.   Units without garages share common area parking.  The monthly maintenance fee per unit is approximately $300 and includes heat, maintenance-common area and snow removal.  If you live here in New Jersey, you know how much snow we've gotten already and we are only in the third week of January so the snow removal may really payoff! The Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex offers the simplicit...
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IF the proposed Bloomfield New Water Tax gets passed, what does that mean for Bloomfield, New Jersey homeowners, residents and small business owners? Basically it means that not only will Bloomfield New Jersey homeowners, renters who pay your own water bill and small business owners be charged for the amount of water COMING into your home or business, you will be charged as the water LEAVES your home and business too.    Bloomfield's Mayor, Raymond McCarthy has proposed the Bloomfield New Water Tax, creating a water sewer utility that will charge Bloomfield residents sewer fees based on actual water usage rather than the flat fee the Bloomfield residents currently pay.  According to Bloomfield Council, Nick Joanow who will vote against the proposed Bloomfield New Water Tax, IF passed, "...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
The Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex, located on Hoover Avenue in Bloomfield, New Jersey, comprised of 188 units, offers the simplicity of one floor living, where maintenance and landscaping chores are greatly reduced and is very desirable for the first-time homebuyer and empty nester.   When working with buyers interested in buying a Whitestone Gardens unit, the biggest question is.... Is the Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex FHA Approved? Unfortunately, at this time the Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex in Bloomfield, New Jersey is NOT FHA approved.  However, it is my understanding that there is a Fannie Mae program available for 95% financing, if the complex and buyer qualify.  So if you are an FHA approved buyer and interested in purchasing a condo unit for sale at t...
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By Matthew DeFede, Top Broker in Nutley New Jersey
(Realty Executives Elite Homes)
Bloomfield Homes for Sale Welcome to the Bloomfield homes and real estate portal: your single stop for finding a home in Bloomfield. Here you can search every available home for sale in Bloomfield. As of today there are many homes and properties for sale that are available to search. The number of homes changes daily, so be sure to keep coming back right here, to the best site for Bloomfield homes for sale. See all available homes for sale in Bloomfield NJ
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  Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report with Active vs. Sold Property Stats for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex  June 2010 Bloomfield NJ Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex for June 2010: Active Properties through June 30, 2010:  8 Pendings from June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010:  1 New Listings from June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010:  1 Ready to sell your Bloomfield Whitestone Gardens Condo?  Let's take a look at the real estate market stats for Bloomfield's Condo Complex, The Whitestone Gardens:  Snapshot of Bloomfield's Whitestone Gardens Condo Complex ACTIVE Listings for June 2010: Snapshot of Bloomfield's Whitestone Gardens Condo Complex Most Recent SOLD Listings: (from 5/10-6/10) If you are ready to sell your Whitestone Gardens condo or if...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
So if you missed The Infernos concert and fireworks spectacular tonight at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield, New Jersey no worries because on Sunday, Bloomfield's 4th of July fireworks will go off at Memorial Park (JFK Drive).  The Bloomfield fireworks were hosted for many, many years at Foley Field in Bloomfield but since Foley Field is no longer an option, Memorial Park will be the home for Bloomfield, New Jersey's 2010 Fourth of July Celebration!! Memorial Park is just around the block from Bloomfield's Condo Complex, The Whitestone Gardens.  Perhaps the location is so perfect that Whitestone Gardens residents may even be able to see the Bloomfield fireworks light up the sky from their balcony.  (Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex is conveniently tucked behind JFK.) For those who do ...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
Bloomfield New Jersey's Condo Complex The Whitestone Gardens offers the simplicity of one floor, easy style living.  Regardless of where you live, it is to make your home your castle.  Below are some simple hints and tips for turning your Bloomfield New Jersey Whitestone Gardens Unit from Condo to Castle.  Most Whitestone Gardens condo layouts, aside from the bedroom and units that have closed in kitchens, have an open design floor plan thus sometimes creating a boxy feel.  To eliminate a boxy flow, try creating a division of space between the areas.  Cleary defining the entrance, living area, dining area and kitchen will give sense to each individual area, making each a more comfortable space.  If your unit has a boxed in kitchen, open the wall, design a countertop for an island look a...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex  May 2010 Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex, May 2010: Active Properties through May 31, 2010:  8 Pendings from May 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010:  0 Compared to April's Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex, one new unit came on the market in the month of May and one less unit went under contract for May.  Sometimes its hard when selling a condo unit to create curb appealsince the grounds are typically taken care of by the homeowner's assocation.  However, if selling your unit in Bloomfield New Jersey Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex and looking to differentiate your Whitestone Gardens co...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
Sales of condominiums and co-ops accounted for nearly 13% of all home sales in 2009, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, and in many markets that number is much higher.  Sales in Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex accounted for 4.5% of sales  in Bloomfield, New Jersey in 2009 (not including multi-family or FSBO).  Whitestone Gardens units accounted for nearly 50% of all condominium sales in Bloomfield, New Jersey in 2009. Just like when buying a single family home, buyers have a tough time making a decision on which condo unit to purchase.  Especially if within the same complex, such as Whitestone Gardens, some units can tend to have the same look and feel to them.   Not sure how to make your unit stand out among the competition, adding curb appeal to your Whitestone...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex for April 2010 During the month of April, 2010 the 188 unit Bloomfield New Jersey Condominium Complex, the Whitestone Gardens  had 7 units for sale and 1 unit that went under contract.  Compared to last month's Bloomfield New Jersey Real Estate Market Report for Whitestone Gardens Condominium Complex, the pendings were 2 out of 4 active properties.  That ratio indicated that it may very well be a seller's market for Whitestone Gardens owners looking to sell their unit in today's real estate market for Bloomfield, New Jersey.  Read more information about Bloomfield, New Jersey's Condominium Complex, the Whitestone Gardens.   Thinking of buying or selling your unit in Whitestone Gardens Condominium ...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
for You knew it was coming but somehow never got around to deciding your next move.   Sometimes its because the kids are all grown up and moved out or you are faced with the death of a spouse but your lifestyle has changed and decisions on where to live are important.  The Whitestone Gardens, a Bloomfield New Jersey Condominium Complex, offers the simplicity of easy one floor living, living where maintenance and landscaping chores are greatly reduced.  Bloomfield, New Jersey's Whitestone Gardens is ideal for the empty nester or the individual looking to downsize.  Comprised of first or second floor one and two bedroom units, each Whitestone Gardens unit adourns their own balcony (deck/patio), kitchen, living room, dining area and bath.  The convenience of laundry facilities on-site and ...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
You have made the decision to purchase a condo in Bloomfield New Jersey's condo complex, Whitestone Gardens.  Purchase price and terms negotiated; attorney review concluded; inspection done; homeowner's insurance policy?  What is homeowner's insurance for your Whitestone Garden Condo?    If you are a first-time homebuyer and were a tenant prior to purchasing, you may be familiar with Renters Insurance but now that you are buying a condo in the Whitestone Gardens, there's MORE you need to protect THAN just your personal possessions. Most condominium associations, including Whitestone Gardens Condominium Association maintains insurance to cover the common property, but each unit's interior construction is the responsibility of the homeowner. If your condo is destroyed, it may be up to you...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
Deciding to buy your first home in Bloomfield, New Jersey is one of the biggest and most important decisions you will ever make.  One of the biggest questions first-time homebuyers face is whether to buy a condo or a single family home.   There are advantages and disadvantages of each and only YOU can decide what's right for you.  Sometimes just taking a look at your lifestyle can help make the decision on which is right for you.   When buying in Bloomfield, New Jersey, giving careful consideration to the following outline can assist when asking yourself if you should buy a home or a Whitestone Gardens condo: Location - Where do you want to be? Are there options for both condos and single-family houses in this area? Privacy - Is it important to you to have complete privacy or do you fin...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
Bloomfield New Jersey's Condo Complex Whitestone Gardens Real Estate Market Report and Stats for March 2010 The 188 unit Bloomfield New Jersey, Whitestone Gardens Condominium complex is located on Hoover Avenue, conveniently nestled between to John F Kennedy Drive, Broad Street and Bay Avenue.  Bloomfield New Jersey's Condo Complex Whitestone Gardens Real Estate Market Report and Stats for March 2010: Active Properties: 4  (Median List Price: $194,950; Median DOM:55.5)                                             Under Contract Properties:  2  (Median List Price:  $194,740; Median DOM: 84.5) Absorption Ratio:  50% (50% of the inventory when under contract in March) With only 2 months of supply on the market indicates it can be a seller's market for unit owners in Bloomfield New Jersey's ...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
Whether you are considering buying a unit in the Whitestone Gardens in Bloomfield, New Jersey or a different condo complex, being familiar with the most common condo terms used is important.    If you are an empty nester downsizing, condo lingo can be very different than the terms you recall being used when you purchased your single family home.  If you are a first-time buyer, being familiar with the common condo terms can alleviate some of the anxiety and stress as you move forward with your purchase. I have created this list of common condo terms and definitions to assist in purchasing your Whitestone Gardens unit or in the New Jersey condo complex of your choice.  Before I get started with the common condo terms, I want to clarify a common misinterpretation of the term condominium or...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
Tucked away just behind John F. Kennedy Drive in Bloomfield, New Jersey sits Whitestone Gardens Condominium complex.  The 188 unit Whitestone Gardens Condominium complex is located on Hoover Avenue, conveniently nestled between to John F Kennedy Drive, Broad Street and Bay Avenue.   The Bloomfield, New Jersey Condo Complex, the Whitestone Gardens consists of 188 units, 12 buildings and two driveways.  Buildings 1-5 are located in Whitestone Gardens Driveway #2 while ironically buildings 6-12 are located in Driveway #1.   Whitestone Gardens, a Bloomfield New Jersey condo complex, offering the simplicity of one floor living, is comprised of one and two bedroom units, each unit with their own balcony (deck/patio), kitchen, living room, dining area and bath.  Some units with garages and oth...
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By Gina Chirico, Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey
(Lattimer Realty)
Last night as I pulled up to show my two-family listing in Bloomfield I thought to myself - "Hmmmm.... my sign looks a little different, there's that big empty rectangle in the middle" and then I realized that someone had removed the property website rider from my sign. My first thought was DID SOMEONE REALLY STEAL MY SIGN RIDER???? As I sat in my car after the showing, still puzzled about why someone would want a sign rider that said www.48nspringst.com I glanced over at the house across the street which, by the way, is also for sale with a different broker and I recalled the other 7 homes also listed by different brokers on the same street and thought my listing is the only one with its very OWN advertised property website rider...making it extremely easy for prospective buyers to be ...
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By Matthew DeFede, Top Broker in Nutley New Jersey
(Realty Executives Elite Homes)
Dear Matt, I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping us find our dream home. Francisco and I couldn't be happier.  We really appreciate how you were always available to take us from home to home at hours that were convenient to both of us, and on all days of the week, so my husband and I could make the decision together.  This was the biggest purchase of our lives so far, and we have you to thank for it. The final month toward the closing was a bunch of hurdles that we weren't used to, being first-time homebuyers, and yet you guided us through it with good advice and humor.  You were more than our realtor, you became our friend, and that was very important to us.  We can't wait to invite you over to OUR new home once we get settled.   Thanks for everything. Rana and Francisco E...
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