Great tip when house hunting for Hoboken real estate or where ever!

Hi buyers and renters alike! Here is a great tip for you to help you estimate expenses when purchasing a home or renting an apartment. Creating an expense sheet in advance will help avoid surprises in the future. Here's your angel tip.

Currently I'm working with a buyer who is looking to make his first offer on a place and he is doing his homework. Ever ask a realtor what utilities will run you and they look at you blankly and try to guesstimate? There is a way that you can check for yourself. Or, like I'm doing, I'm on hold right now getting the information for him.

Call PSE&G if they're the provider and tell them that you are looking to purchase or rent the unit you're calling about. Give them the full address and unit number and ask for a yearly avg of utility costs, if you ask nicely they are happy to help.

Be prepared!