When we moved here in 2002, our girls were entering 1st and 4th grades.  I called the school in August to enroll them.  The secretary said “bring the girls—we will find a teacher in the building to give them a tour”  And they did!  Then 3-4 days later our 1st grader got a letter from South Carolina saying “Dear Geneva, I am Mrs. Joyce, your first grade teacher.  I am in SC waiting for my daughter to have her baby—can’t wait to meet you in September!”  In February, the 4th Grader, who was a theatrical phenom, was playing in Jane Eyre the Musical a half hour from Westfield.  Her teacher Mrs. McClelland and some buddies trekked out to Piscataway to see her.    Last year our 1st grader was finally a junior, and we sat with her and her guidance counsellor, Andrew Buckner, to game out her s... 07/18/2014

When you're ready to begin thinking of buying or selling a home in Westfield, NJ, you need to understand the real estate market conditions. Here's what you need to know this month. Inventory: There are currently 218 single family homes offered for sale in Westfield, ranging in price from $119,000 to $4,995,000.  Thirty homes were sold in May - compared with the 41 homes that were sold in May, 2013, this is a sluggish start to the summer real estate market.  What does this mean for you? If you're selling your home in Westfield, do what you can to make your home stand out in the crowd. Be sure that your agent has a robust marketing campaign. Price your home competitively. Make any necessary repairs.     Prices: Prices are up from last monthwhen they had taken quite a dive and the average ... 06/26/2014

The author of the Time Out New York article tried to analogize certain Big Apple neighborhoods with NJ towns where the New Yorkers might feel at home.  As an ex-westsider, I wish the author had looked across Central Park for Westfield's counterpart, but still, proud to have my current hometown mentioned.  Here's the Story 06/08/2014

It's important that buyers and sellers in Westfield first educate themselves about market conditions before making any decisions. Here's what you need to know about the real estate market in Westfield this month.     Inventory: There are currently 199 homes offered for sale in Westfield at an average price of $1,001,477 and ranging from $159,000 to $3,250,000 - there's certainly something for everyone!       Prices: 19 homes were sold in April at an average price of $622,684. This is 15% below the 12 month average of $732,228 and 6% lower than March's average sale price of $665,813.       Days on Market: Properties in Westfield continue to sell quickly. The average home that was sold in Westfield in April had been listed for only 55 days. The average Days on Market in Westfield over the... 05/26/2014

One of the hottest towns in Union County is Westfield. Great schools, fantastic downtown shopping and restaurants, and an easy commute to NYC make it one of the most sought after towns for home buyers. To find out how much your home in Westfield is worth, please click here. To search for a home in Westfield, please click here. For more information on Westfield Real Estate: Buying a home in Westfield - 1/25/2014 Restaurant Week in Westfield! 9/30/13 Real Estate Market Report for Westfield, NJ for April, 2013 - 05/30/13 10 Union County High Schools Make Newsweek’s Short List - 05/08/13 Market Report for Westfield - January-March, 2013 - 04/06/13  How long will my Union County home be on the market? - 02/24/13 Westfield Market Report - 02/26/12 03/11/2014

The town of Westfield in Union County is home to more than 30,000 people and is well-loved for its downtown shops and easy access to NYC. Students in Westfield attend the Westfield Public School system.     There are currently 56 homes offered for sale in Westfield.  This is the lowest inventory Westfield has seen in years. As inventory drops, prices often rise, so buyers need to act fast if they want in!    Prices have held steady in Westfield with a few bumps this fall. As prices recover, the average sale price in January was $634,893 which is 21% lower than in December of 2013 and about 10% lower than January 2013.       To find out how much your home in Westfield is worth, please click here. To search for a home in Westfield, please click here. For more information on Westfield Real... 02/19/2014

Westfield, NJ Market UpdateFebruary, 2014 The hot Westfield, NJ real estate market cooled off just a bit in January (but then again, EVERYTHING cooled off in January!!), with fewer closed sales of single family homes than the previous month.  Additionally, year-over-year closed sales for January were down. This is certainly not a surprise, coming off of the pending sales that went under contract during the traditionally slower holiday season. Oddly enough, while the day-on-market went up significantly, the list-to-sale price ratio also inched up.  These to indicators are often tied together, with overpriced homes sitting on the market not realizing sales close to the asking price. Another, positive sign is that the median sales price for single family homes in Westfield, NJ was up 23% y... 02/14/2014

The town of Westfield in Union County is home to more than 30,000 people and is well-loved for its downtown shops and easy access to NYC. Students in Westfield attend the Westfield Public School system.   There are 51 homes offered for sale in Westfield this weekend, ranging in price from $179,000 to $2,250,000. There were 24 homes sold in December, just slightly lower than the 31 homes sold in an average month.         The average sale price of a home in Westfield in December was $802,213, still well above the average for 2013 of $762,802. Homes continue to be a great value, and Westfield remains the Union County town with the highest home value.       The average home in Westfield sold after 61 days in December, just slightly longer than the 2013 average of 59 days. Westfield is the U... 01/30/2014

Westfield, NJ Market ReportJanuary, 2014   The final month of 2013 was good for the Westifeld, NJ real estate market, finishing with some extraordinary numbers for homeowners.   It is definitely a Seller's Market in the Westfield, NJ , and the the local housing recovery moves on.   According to data from the New Jersey Association of Realtors® and 10K Research, year-over-year, closed sales for single-family homes outpaced new listings.  In other words, more homes came off the market than went on.  Simple supply and demand tells us that this tends to increase prices.  And, this was the case.  The median home price was up an whopping 39% from December of 2012, to $821,250!!  WOW!!!   The absorption rate (how long it would take for all of the current inventory to sell if nothing new came ... 01/23/2014

There are always a nice variety of luxury homes for sale in Westfield, NJ. Located in the heart of Union County, Westfield is a highly desirable community.  Convenient transportation into New York appeals to commuters.  Excellent schools make it a town of choice for families.  And a vibrant downtown filled with gourmet restaurants, shops, and culture keep the local economy going.  No wonder people want to live here! With desireability comes luxury.  And the market for luxury homes for sale in Westfield, NJ remains strong.  With a variety of options from brand new construction to historic homes, Westfield has something for every taste. The pride that Westfield residents take in their town is evident.  Community involvement and support are everywhere.  Whether cheering on their winning sc... 01/16/2014

We got the demo permit just in time to get this house down in 2013.  To build new homes in Westfield NJ, one must get all the utilities disconnected, with letter from the vendors, varmint inspections, asbestos inspections, and then the application is taken to a town meeting.  In most cases, the building permit is not considered until the demo permit is obtained, and demolition by year end allows the assessment to be reduced to land only until the new house C of O is issued, so there is a lot at stake.  We are grateful to have the house down and excited to see the replacement!  2014 looks to be a hot year for new construction in Westfield! Here is a fun, 58 second video of the demolition.  529 Benson Pl Demo. 12/31/2013

Way to go 2013! The real estate market in Westfield, NJ is closing out the year strong.  Statistics in the key metrics over the last twelve months show a hearty and robust market, which is leaning a bit in the Seller's direction, which means increasing property values. According to data provided by NJAR® and 10K Reasearch, through November of 2013, every indicator for single family homes sales in Westfield, NJ have supported this. Closed sales are up, while new listings are down.  Due to simple supply and demand, this shows more competition among Buyers for the available properties.  This leads to fewer days on the market and a higher list-to-sales price ratio, all of which have been the case. The absorption rate in November, 2013 (how long it would take for all of the homes to sell if... 12/25/2013

Westfield NJ features new homes for sale all over town, at prices ranging from around $800,000 to $3,000,000+.  Wychwood is one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in town, nestled against Echo Lake Country Club.  Originally developed in the roaring twenties, with winding roads and houses of English and French flavors, the houses were already valuable and are now overwhelmingly, lavishly expanded and renovated to suit the most discerning tastes.  The very weakest homes on attractive properties are occasionally bought for replacement, so for a price, one can choose older, newer and new homes, in a neighborhood recognized town-wide as  charming and prosperous.  To search Wychwood, and other branded neighborhoods, as well as grade school searches, it's as easy as Clicking Here.   12/23/2013

The town of Westfield in Union County is home to more than 30,000 people and is well-loved for its downtown shops and easy access to NYC. Students in Westfield attend the Westfield Public School system.       There are currently 117 homes offered for sale in Westfield, about 20% lower than in October and nearly 50% lower than the summer's inventory. Only 15 homes were sold in Westfield in November, compared to 63 that were sold in July.       While the inventory is down, prices in Westfield have been going up. The average price of a home sold in Westfield so far in 2013 is $759,218 but the average home sold in November was sold for $874,563. Compare that to the average home sold in 2012 which was $683,126 and you'll see why homes in Westfield are in high demand.   For a list of all acti... 12/15/2013

Homes for sale in Westfield, NJ near the train station These are some of the most sought after homes in Westfield, NJ.  This is a terrific commuter town.  Located in the heart of Union County, there is a vibrant downtown, full of gourmet restaurants, arts, culture, and shopping.  There is something for everyone, and people come from all over to stroll the streets of downtown Westfield, NJ. But because there are so many commuters, and only a limited number of parking spaces at the train station, homes within walking distance go for a premium.  Not to mention that these homes are also walking distance to downtown. The town is served by the NJ Transit Raritan Valley line through Newark to Penn Station in New York. Additionally, buses go from Westfield to the Port Authority in New York. The... 11/22/2013

Get a acquainted with a fun civic minded club, help us help the community and our local charities, and who knows, maybe you will want to join us as a member.  Please see the whole story here. 11/22/2013

Home for sale by owner in  WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 flat fee mls listing  395 only.Home for Sale By Owner in WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 515 Carleton Rd # A Westfield, NJ 07090 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS#3100278 3 Bedroom 5 Bathrooms Spectacular new town house close to town and train station with unique old world craftsmanship and state of the art construction. The home features four bedrooms and four full and a half baths, a gourmet kitchen, dining room and living/family room with a fireplace on the first floor. There are three bedrooms and two baths on the second floor and a possible fourth bedroom and or bonus room with a full bath on the third floor. The basement is finished and also has a full bathroom. If you are interested in this Home f... 11/19/2013

In September, 1971, walking the streets of Westfield and smoking was grounds for the police to bring you home. That's the lesson Patricia List learned when she was 16. Her father didn't take the offense so lightly - he thought the family was going to hell quickly. Not only had Pat been brought home by the police, his wife Helen no longer went to Church. In October, John List applied for a firearms registration. "For home protection," it said on the application. The List family lived in a nineteen room, three story Victorian in Westfield, the most expensive one in the neighborhood. In December, a neighbor noticed that all of the lights had been on in the house for a long time. It appeared abandoned to her and she  notified the police. The police officers entered the house through an unlo... 10/19/2013

Wychwood is among the most coveted neighborhood names in Westfield NJ--generally denoting Million Dollar and Multi Million Dollar Homes. Homes for sale in Westfield's Wychwood area are mostly built in the 30's and 40's when the developer created a kind of real estate theme park of winding roads lined with tudor and colonials of wonderful variety and charm. There is one smaller house on Wychwood Rd, which has been almost sold a number of times and as a short sale it's one of the very few distressed sales in town.  Here are the notes: The list price is $419,100, with a note the buyer must also pay of a $5K home equity loan.  Sale is as-is.  The last time I saw the house it was sad, but not a disaster.  The offer deadline is Oct. 4th. This is not my listing-I can help you buy and help prot... 09/17/2013

WESTFIELD, NJ 07090   Westfield is an attractive suburban community located about 25 miles southwest of New York City. It offers a small town environment with many diverse historical, cultural, recreational, educational, and social activities. Westfield has a rich Colonial history, and is noted for its beautiful downtown area, excellent school system and its convienient commute to New York City and the shore. It offers all the classic features of small town life: friendly tree-lined streets with single family colonial and Victorian homes, a New England style village green, and an old-fashioned atmosphere. In 1664 English Long Islanders purchased the Elizabethtown tract from the Leni Lenape indians, and in 1693 officially became Elizabeth Township. By 1720 Westfield had become a distinc... 09/14/2013