Hey everybody! There are some terrific deals out there for you first time buyers. If you want to save a bunch of time and not bounce from website to website only to find incomplete information, check out this link below. For a complete list of homes (Including Property Addresses!!!!) along the NYC Train Line in these and other great NJ Towns log onto: http://www.NJAreaRealEstate.com No phone calls....no hassles....just the information you are looking for! a free service provided by RE/MAX Classic Group 908-898-0800   03/23/2009

  Happily, Real Estate activity in Westfield has not screeched to a halt, as shown by the 38 contracts signed since the 1st of the year.  Selling at the current pace, and if no more homes are listed, Westfield would sell out in 8.9 months (absorption rate).  That is down from 12 months last fall, though it took some considerable price positioning to get there, as the chart also shows. Westfield is faring pretty well, because. . .people want to live here! What separates the dozens of houses sold from the multitude of "on-the-markets?"  What makes a seller sincere right now?  The successes are prepared, presented and priced in a truly businesslike way. Location and "move in" are very powerful now, along with value.  You can see that houses sold all over the price spectrum, and if you know... 03/03/2009

Here are the raw numbers for Westfield NJ for the 2 month period from December 1 through January 31. Later this week, I will be posting the 4th quarter numbers and comparing that quarter to the 3rd quarter and the 4th quarter from a year ago, so you can see where are market is, and maybe even where it is going. Here is the data for those 2 months: Closed Sales: 19 (this is very low compared to past months) Avg. Sales Price: $785,842 Avg. Final List Price: $828,421 List to Sale Price Ratio: 94.8% (this is as low as I've seen this number in a while, indicating a very sharp decline in home prices in the 4th quarter, like I shared in prior blogs) Avg. Days on Market: 66 (you can still sell fast with proper pricing and marketing) Check back for more numbers soon for other towns, and for the ... 02/04/2009

Here are the raw numbers for Westfield, NJ Real Estate for the Month Ending October 31, 2008. Average Sales Price: $659,488 Average Days on Market: 48 Average List to Sale Price Ratio: 97% Closed Transactions: 21 The sales activity declined sharply from prior months, as the financial news in September caused buyer activity to also decline sharply due to uncertainty, and a further tightening of the credit market. There were still a good number of closings for the fall, but I anticipate this 4th quarter total to be much less than a year ago. Check back for year over year comparisons, as well as quarterly comparisons, so we can see where we are in the market trends. Buyers: Opportunities to buy into this great town of Westfield are many. But you have to act quickly on the well priced homes... 11/17/2008

Westfield has easy access to NYC with its own train station (Rail Service: Amtrac, Metroliner, NJ Transit, and Path) as well as area bus service (Grayhound, NJ Transit, and Surburban Transit). Westfield is located conveniently near several major highways. The Garden State Parkway, I-78, I-287 and the New Jersey Turnpike are all only minutes away. This access makes New York City and many other key destinations easy to reach. Newark International Airport is only 20 minutes away. Westfield is also served by New Jersey Transit, one of the most widely used commuter rail lines in America. Downtown Westfield has a popular shopping and entertainment center with many top quality restaurants of which several have been favorably reviewed by the New York Times and the Newark Star Ledger . Along wit... 11/03/2008

Scott Gleason | RE/MAX Properties Unlimited | scott@luxuryhomesnj.com | 908-518-5456 115 Wells St, Westfield, NJ This just listed, expanded and renovated home is entertainer's paradise with crackling fire in the big family room n 5BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $799,000 Year Built 1950 Sq Footage 2,800 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 11,059 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Open Sunday, Oct 12th 1-4 pm. Take a number to see this superpriced home with so much to offer. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Hardwood floor Tile floor Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Office/Den Dining room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven... 10/09/2008

Westfield has easy access to NYC with its own train station (Rail Service: Amtrac, Metroliner, NJ Transit, and Path) as well as area bus service (Grayhound, NJ Transit, and Surburban Transit). Westfield is located conveniently near several major highways. The Garden State Parkway, I-78, I-287 and the New Jersey Turnpike are all only minutes away. This access makes New York City and many other key destinations easy to reach. Newark International Airport is only 20 minutes away. Westfield is also served by New Jersey Transit, one of the most widely used commuter rail lines in America.                   WestfieldWestfield 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, recreati... 09/21/2008

Here are the raw numbers for Westfield, NJ Real Estate for the Month Ending August 31, 2008. Average Sales Price: $797,043 Average Days on Market: 92 Average List to Sale Price Ratio: 94.6% Closed Transactions: 35 The sales activity remained consistent with July's numbers, as this has been overall a very healthy summer for Westfield, NJ real estate sales in terms of closed transactions. Check back for year over year comparisons, as well as quarterly comparisons, so we can see where we are in the market trends. Buyers: Opportunities to buy into this great town of Westfield are many. But you have to act quickly on the well priced homes, as motivated sellers are already building in the market correction to their list prices!!! Sellers: Get good, honest pricing advice from your Realtor, and... 09/12/2008

Here are the raw numbers for Westfield, NJ Real Estate for the Month Ending July 31, 2008. Average Sales Price: $796,544 Average Days on Market: 64 Average List to Sale Price Ratio: 96.5% Closed Transactions: 34 The sales activity remained consistent with June's numbers, as this has been overall a very healthy summer for Westfield, NJ real estate sales. Check back for year over year comparisons, as well as quarterly comparisons, so we can see where we are in the market trends. Buyers: Opportunities to buy into this great town of Cranford are many. But you have to act quickly on the well priced homes, as motivated sellers are already building in the market correction to their list prices!!! Sellers: Get good, honest pricing advice from your Realtor, and let us guide you to position your ... 08/22/2008

Residential / Condo / Coop Listings No: ML# MED Status Town Code Address List Price Style RM BR TBT Gar BSMT Sold Price DOM 1 2484615  10   S  Westfield Twp.  2920  51-B1 SANDRA CIRCLE  $184,000 One Floor Unit  4  1  1  0  Yes  $184,000 157  2 2497190  1   S  Westfield Twp.  2920  515 Trinity Place  $299,000 One Floor Unit  4  1  1  1  No  $275,000 65  3 2487975  10   S  Westfield Twp.*  2920  925 E BROAD ST*  $399,900 Split Level  7  3  1.1  1  Yes  $420,000 105  4 2493745  8   S  Westfield Twp.*  2920  132 S FLORENCE AVE*  $449,900 Colonial  6  3  1.1  1  Yes  $430,000 117  5 2502704  7   S  Westfield Twp.*  2920  11 S WICKOM DR*  $459,000 Split Level  8  3  1.1  1  Yes  $459,000 83  6 2543010  10   S  Westfield Twp.  2920  209 Scotch Plains Avenue  $469,000 Colonial  7  3  1.1  2  Y... 08/09/2008

Here are the raw numbers for Westfield NJ Real Estate for the month ending June 2008 Closed Sales : 41 Average Sales Price: $830,695 Averages Days on Market: 59 List to Sale Price Ratio: 95.1% This was a brisk month for sales in Westfield, and as you will see when I compare year over year, the market in our local area is still a healthy one for anyone looking to sell a home. PRICE it right, stage it well, market it well with a great Realtor, and you will still sell your home! Buyers, the homes that are priced properly are still ON SALE from the highs of 2005, making now a great time to get into the Westfield market. For the Cranford numbers Click Here: Cranford NJ Real Estate Report Thanks for reading! Sean Carroll - Realtor, Team Leader "Team Carroll" of RE/MAX Classic Group www.TeamCa... 07/12/2008

As a home marketing specialist, and Westfield NJ specialist, I must frequently excercise the discipline of averting my eyes from the real estate "meltdown" portrayed on national TV to look at our local market from various angles.  Last week two sales closed in two days for over list price, provoking me to post this report on the state of the Westfield home sales market.  To mangle Mark Twain's message to Westfield buyers, sellers and homeowners: reports of our demise are grossly exaggerated.  Looking over contracts signed in 2008 and already closed, there are 119 to date, with 23 at list price or better.  Avg Sale price: $754,031.  Avg SP % of LP: 97%.  Avg days on market 73 (including new homes listed a year or more before they can sell).  Of the 23 star sales, 2 or 3 were simply under... 07/09/2008

Westfield NJ continues to be a popular option for home buyers in our area, as the quality of schools, downtown shopping, and NYC transportation have kept demand high! While prices are certainly off their highs of 2005, as you will see below, Westfield NJ Real Estate is still doing quite well in terms of market activity. Check back next week for a year over year comparison. Closed Transactions: 20 Average Sales Price: 694,025 Average Days on Market: 54 List to Sale Price Ratio: 96.9% Check out the Numbers for Neighboring Cranford, by clicking HERE  Thanks for reading! Sean Carroll - Realtor, Team Leader "Team Carroll" - of RE/MAX Classic Group http://www.TeamCarrollNJ.com   06/05/2008

Now is a great time to buy into this quality community of Westfield NJ. Prices are good, rates are low, and there are some excellent opportunities. For a complete list of Westfield NJ homes for sale, and homes for sale in other towns surrounding Westfield, logon to: http://www.NjAreaRealEstate.com No calls....no hassles....just the information you want! INCLUDING PROPERTY ADDRESSES!!!!   A free service provided by: RE/MAX Classic Group 908-898-0800 05/29/2008

These are just preliminary closed sale numbers, as we are still compiling the data on pending transactions, and year over year change, but since I know many of you anticipate this information at the start of each month, here are some numbers for Westfield NJ Real Estate for the month ending March 2008.Closed Sales: 18Average Sales Price: $711,416Average Days on Market: 87Average List to Sale Price Ratio:  96.3%Click here for the Cranford NumbersClick here for January's Westfield NumbersIn isolation, these numbers show a healthy balance of buyers and sellers with the days on market, however, we really can't judge what this means for the state of the market, until we compare these numbers with prior years, and also look at how many homes are actively listed, versus how many actually sold.... 04/09/2008

There was some furniture here in this home in Westfield, NJ, but for the most part, the homeowners had taken everything with them to the new house.   Westfield is another NJ swanky community on a direct train line to New York City.                  The dining room set was already here.  We changed the table display, the lamps, and moved the furniture around a little.         I try so hard to get photos from the same angle.  I always remember the blue tape afterwards!         and here is one of dem dere prop TVS:-    I was so pleased it came with a football picture - the house opened for Super Bowl Sunday!!   Yeah, what's up with those dots?  I'm assuming it was condensation from rain or snow that day.             Lots more photos, including the master bedroom and bath at ttp://juliet.ph... 02/09/2008

These are just preliminary closed sale numbers, as we are still compiling the data on pending transactions, and year over year change, but since I know many of you anticipate this information at the start of each month, here are some numbers for Westfield NJ Real Estate.Closed Sales: 14Average Sales Price: 779,714Average Days on Market: 67Average List to Sale Price Ratio:  94.7%Click here for the Cranford NumbersIn isolation, these numbers show a healthy balance of buyers and sellers with the days on market, however, we really can't judge what this means for the state of the market, until we compare these numbers with prior years, and also look at how many homes are actively listed, versus how many actually sold. Expect those numbers in the next week or so.Thanks for Reading our Westfie... 02/04/2008

   Westfield has easy access to NYC with its own train station (Rail Service: Amtrac, Metroliner, NJ Transit, and Path) as well as area bus service (Grayhound, NJ Transit, and Surburban Transit). Westfield is located conveniently near several major highways. The Garden State Parkway, I-78, I-287 and the New Jersey Turnpike are all only minutes away. This access makes New York City and many other key destinations easy to reach. Newark International Airport is only 20 minutes away. Westfield is also served by New Jersey Transit, one of the most widely used commuter rail lines in America. Downtown Westfield has a popular shopping and entertainment center with many top quality restaurants of which several have been favorably reviewed by the New York Times and the Newark Star Ledger . Along ... 01/28/2008

Rec'd 3:12pm today I'm just trying to get a feel for the different markets. James, I have a question. Let's say you're personally in the market to buy a home. You have the flexibility to purchase it anytime within the next 2 years. When would you buy your home (now, in 3 mos, 6 mos, 1 yr, etc) knowing that there is still weakness in home prices and sales? from XXXXXXX Dear XXXXX, A great consideration to ask? Now down with business. I've been in this situation and it proved out. Answer to question. 1st ? - Do I have a house to sell before I buy? Am I staying in the same general area? If I have a house to sell first and I'm not relocating, then it really doesn't matter when I buy because if I have to take a hit on the sale of my house, then I'll make it up when I buy. Also, it's not near... 01/21/2008

Tonight, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to go to the new Prudential Center in downtown Newark, NJ to see hockey's New Jersey Devils take on the Buffalo Sabres. I have to admit, I am not a Devils Fan, in fact, having grown up outside Philadelphia, I grew up hating the Devils, mainly because they won too much. Anyway...I digress... I am excited as a resident of Westfield, NJ to simply hop on New Jersey Transit at the Westfield Station (less than a half mile from me, so I can walk) and take the train right to Newark Penn Station, where I am told there is a nice pedestrian walkway to the arena. Living in Westfield, Cranford, or anywhere along these train lines is probably the #1 or #2 reason (schools) why our property values have outperformed the other parts of NJ and national real ... 01/08/2008