Hoboken Halloween Parade!

Hoboken's annual Ragamuffin Parade & Costume Contest is this Sunday, October 31st!
It's frightening how soon Halloween came!!

The march will start on 14th and Washington at 12:15p.m. with band performances and floats. After the parade, participants will head over to the Little League field on 5th and Terrace to compete for one of five prizes in all of the age groups.



Make sure to come out and cheer for the little one's! They will be adorable for sure! Bake some spooky treats to give out instead of candy this year like these creepy cupcakes!!
Have a safe Halloween!

Jersey City Real Estate | Weekly Market Update

Jersey City Real Estate Weekly Market Update
Week of Oct 18th - Oct 24th

What's Hot

Condominium Sales:
For the week there were three sales. They are -
200 6th Street - 575 Sq Ft Renovated One Bedroom. Listed at $270,000 and sold for $265,000
297 Pavoania - 964 Sq Ft 2Bd 2 Bth Duplex. Listed at $359,000 and sold for $350,000
700 Grove St - 1471 Sq Ft 2Bd 2Bth with parking and terrace. Listed for $529,000 and sold for $495,000.

Median list price $359,000. Median sale price $350,000. Median days on market 56 days.

Pending Units: 
For the week there are 9 units waiting to close. From the lowest, a 604 sq ft one bed one bath at 473 Jersey Avenue with a list price of $248,000, to the highest, a 2019 sq ft 3 bed plus den, 3.5 bath duplex at 45 River Drive South, a.k.a. James Monroe building, listed at $999,000.

Median list price $415,000. Median days on market 93 days.

Jersey City Brownstones and Single Family Homes
Sales: Zero
Pending: 356 1/2 8th Street is under contract. 2 Beds 2 Bths, 3 levels listed at $279,900, days on market 97 days.


Information provided by the Hudson County MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed

Hoboken Real Estate Market | Weekly Update | Hoboken Condos and Brownstones

Hoboken Real Estate Market Weekly Update Condos and Brownstones

Week of Oct 18 - Oct 24

What's Cookin'

Condominium Sales: For the week there were six sales that closed. From the lowest price, a one bedroom at 422 Madison with a list price of $219,000 sold for $212,000; to the highest price, a enormous 3625 sq ft 3 bed 2.5 bath plus deck and garage with a list price of $939,000, sold for $875,000! WOW

Median list price for the week was $415,444. Median sale price was $394,500. Median days on market was 55 days.

Pending Units:
For the week there were 11 units now pending. From the lowest, a one bedroom, 561 sq ft at 309 Monroe with a list price of $234,000 to the highest, a 1820 sq foot duplex loft at 610 Clinton with terrace and parking with a list price of $899,000.

Median list price for the week was $399,000. Median days on market 54 days.

Hoboken Brownstones and Single Family Homes
Sales: Zero
Pending: Zero

Information provided by the Hudson County MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Hoboken Open House List | RE/MAX Gold Coast Realty

Hoboken Open House List RE/MAX Gold Coast Realty

Good morning! Beautiful day to visit some open houses. I'll be at 132 Adams Street today.. And while you're out, or after you're done, make sure to stop by 800 Jackson today for some free food by Taco Truck, live music by The Benjamins and a tour of Metro Stop!! Happy Sunday!

800 Jackson St.

SPECIAL BUILDER FINANCE PROGRAM

 *NEXT 2 BUYERS ONLY!

When: Saturday 10/23 & Sunday 10/24 1-4PM

Listing Price: 1BR's Starting @ $369,000 /

                      2BR's Starting @ $525,000  

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405 4th St. #1B NEW LISTING! When: Sunday 10/24 2-4PM Listing Price: $359,000 Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Sq.ft: 578 MLS#: 100012887 View More Info

132 Adams St. #1 EXCELLENT DOWNTOWN! When: Sunday 10/24 1-3PM Listing Price: $385,000 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Sq.ft: 888 MLS#: 100010656 View More Info

CANCELLED! 620 Jefferson St. #B MODERN 2BR DUPLEX! When: Sunday 10/24 1-3PM Listing Price: $419,000 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Sq.ft: 950 MLS#: 100003256 View More Info

600 Hudson St. #1E COMPLETELY RENOVATED 1BR! When: Sunday 10/24 1-3PM Listing Price: $449,000 Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Sq.ft: 862 MLS#: 100011473 View More Info

915 Madison St. #5E SUN DRENCHED 2BR/2BA ! When: Saturday 10/23 1-3PM Listing Price: $489,000 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Sq.ft: 1055 MLS#: 100006036 View More Info

1010 Willow Ave. #1  *NEW TO MARKET* When: Saturday 10/23 1-3PM Listing Price: $489,000 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Sq.ft: 950 MLS#: 100012236 View More Info

215 Monroe St. #1  *1 YR FREE PARKING!* When: Saturday 10/23 & Sunday 10/24 1-3PM Listing Price: $550,000 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Sq.ft: 1122 MLS#: 100012963 View More Info

517 Adams St. NEW CONSTRUCTION! 3 UNITS LEFT! When: Sunday 10/24 2-4PM Listing Price: Starting @ $689,000 Bedrooms: 2-3 Baths: 2-3 Sq.ft: 1548-2775 View More Info

812 Grand St. #310  THE HUNTINGTON! PRICE REDUCTION! When: Sunday 10/24 1-3PM Listing Price: $709,900 Bedrooms: 2+Den Baths: 2 Sq.ft: 1412 MLS#: 100008787 View More Info

1500 Garden St. #2F
JUST REDUCED! 2BR+DEN!

When: Saturday 10/23 1-3PM

Listing Price: $1,295,000

Bedrooms: 2+

Baths: 2.5

Sq.ft: 1842

MLS#: 100009645

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Dance For Haiti - RE/MAX Gold Coast Realty, La Isla & The IRC

My office has been busy this year helping the local homeless shelter, running bake sales, helping families with basic necessities, and helping the Childrens Miracle Network. But that doesn't stop us!

9 months ago we made a commitment to raise $10,000 for the victims of Haiti, and we pledged to match dollar for dollar. So far with the help of our friends, clients and neighbors we are about a quarter of the way there.

On November 6th we are holding our biggest event yet! We are hosting a fabulous dance along with our sponsor - La Isla (who by the way was the winner on Bobby Flay's Throw Down this year) with a live DJ, great music, food and drinks for all who attend.

Tickets in advance are just $40 and include all of the above! Children are just $15 and we have a special package for a family of 4 - for just $100 you can bring the kids to this wonderful event! Starts at 6p.m.

The earthquake that affected Haiti left millions displaced without homes, without food and water and without their mother's and father's. Their world was literally turned upside down.

The IRC, Internation Rescue Committee; founded in 1933, makes an average commitment of 10 years in the countries it works in. For RE/MAX Gold Coast Realty, a long-term commitment translates into a series of events over the course of a year.

Their latest update? LATEST: The IRC is distributing emergency supplies after a powerful storm tore through Port-au-Prince camps sheltering Haitian earthquake survivors on September 24.
Seen here, mother and daughter reunited.

RSVP today and buy your ticket in advance! Call us at 201-795-0100 for more info. Tickets at the door will be $50 or $15 for children. There will also be a cash bar for beer and wine. See you there!

Back From Steeler Country

My husband and I made a trip to Pittsburgh to see the Steelers play the Browns. A welcomed weekend off from real estate! The weather was beautiful and it was nice to watch a live game instead of watching it at the Hoboken Steelers Bar we frequent - Texas Arizona.

Ben Roethlisberger received a warm welcome back and the Steelers won the game with a 27 - 10 final score. Here are a few pics of the stadium, Heinz Field and some scenery.
Enjoy!

Downtown Jersey City Real Estate | Weekly Market Update

Downtown Jersey City Real Estate Weekly Market Update
Week of October 11th 2010

What's hot

Condominium Sales: For the week sales are up compared to last week's number of just one. This week, 7 units sold. From the lowest price, a 560 square foot studio at Montgomery Greene - 105 Greene St with an asking price of $250,000 sold above asking for $260,000. The highest price sale, a 1545 sq foot three bedroom two bath duplex with parking at The Shore Club - 1 Shore Lane, with a list price of $759,000 sold for $727,500.

Median List Price for this week was $526,900. Median Sale Price was $505,000. Median days on market was 76 days.

Pending Sales: For the week just one unit is under contract. A 566 square foot one bedroom short sale at The Athena - 389 Washington St is under contract.

Brownstones & Single Family Homes
Sales: Zero for the week.
Pending: Zero for the week.

Compare this week to last week's sales.

Information provided by the Hudson County MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Hoboken Real Estate Market | Weekly Update | Hoboken Condos and Brownstones

Hoboken Real Estate Market Weekly Update Hoboken Condos and Brownstones

Week of October 11th 2010

What's Cookin

Hoboken Condominiums
Sales: For the week, there were 13 sales. From the lowest, a 400 sq foot studio at 1026 Washington St with a listing price of $209,600 and a sale price of $185,000. To the highest, a 1450 sq foot three bed two and a half bath condo with terrace and parking on a 3rd floor walk up at 415 Madison with a list price of $609,999 and a sale price of $595,000.

Median List Price for the week was $399,000. Median Sale Price was $360,000. Median days on market, 129 days.

Pending: For the same week, 10 units went under contract status. From the lowest price, a 625 square foot one bedroom at 509 Willow Ave with a list  price of $309,000 to the highest price, a 1314 square foot two bedroom two bath with terrace and parking at Maxwell Place - 1025 Maxwell Lane with a list price of $850,000.

Median List Price for pending units was $529,000. Median days on market was 66 days.


Hoboken Brownstones & Single Family Homes
Sales: Zero sales for the week.
Pending: Zero homes are under contract this week.

Compare this week to last week.

Information provided by the Hudson County MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Downtown Jersey City Real Estate | Weekly Report

Downtown Jersey City Real Estate Weekly Report
What's hot in Downtown JC

For the week of 10/4 -10/10 2010

Condominiums
Sales:
For the week, there was just one sale. 45 River Drive South, a 565 sq foot studio with NYC views and a list price of $298,000 sold for $282,000.

Pending:
For the week there were 8 new contracts. From the lowest, a 1214 square foot two bed two bath at 369 5th with an asking price of $375,000 to the highest, a 2200 sq foot 3 bed two bath duplex at 83 Montgomery with an asking price of $1.19M

Median list price was $514,000.  Median days on market was 67 days

Brownstones & Single Family Homes
Sales: Zero
Pending: Zero

There are currently just 26 homes for sale ranging from $180,000 to $3.4M

Information provided by the Hudson County MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Jersey City Real Estate Weekly Market Update is for the areas solely classified as downtown.

Hoboken Real Estate Market | Weekly Update | Hoboken Condos and Brownstones

Hoboken Real Estate Market Weekly Update Hoboken Condos and Brownstones
Week of 10/4/10/- 10/10/10

What's cookin'

Hoboken Condominiums
Sales:
10 sales closed for the week.  From the lowest - and smallest, 725 Washington Street, a 330 square foot studio with a list price of $215,000 and a sale price of $197,500. To the highest, 1125 Maxwell Lane a 1260 square foot two bed two bath, with a list price of $872,995 sold for $845,000. It is unclear whether that sold with parking included.

Median list price for the week was $462,000. Median sale price was $437,500. Median days on market, 62 days.

Pending:
Weird coincidence, for the week there were also 10 pending sales. From the lowest, 214 Jefferson, a 565 one bedroom with a list price of $219,000, to the highest at 1125 Maxwell Lane, a 1622 square foot two bed two bath plus den with a list price of $1.679.

Median list price $484,000 median days on market 76 days.

Hoboken Brownstones & Single Family
Sales: Zero for the week
Pending: Zero for the week

There are currently only 9 single family homes for sale ranging from $525,000 to $1.6M

Information provided by the Hudson County MLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed

Hoboken: Washington Street Named Top 10 Best St In The Nation!

Washington Street was named yesterday as one of the Top 10 Streets in America 2010, under the American Planning Associations - Great Places in America program.

According to hobokennj.org APA singled out Washington Street for its affordable housing options and the city’s diligent efforts to preserve the street’s historic character through design guidelines and adaptive reuse. Additionally, the street stands out for its unique sense of place, including views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline.

This is a great mention for the city and it's residents. With all of the publicity Hoboken has received in the last year, it seems like more and more people all over the world will learn what we all enjoy everyday, that Hoboken really is a great place to live. 

What do you love about Hoboken?

Pink Inspiration - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I came across this wonderful post and had to share it with my readers. Please read and pass the message along!!!

From Belle Maison Think Pink











                                             
                                                      I want this tee. From feelyourboobies.com

Happy Christopher Colombus Day

In case you're in Hoboken shopping today, or want to come meet the crew at Carlos Bakery - parking is free everywhere in Hoboken due to the holiday. Also, it's spa week!
Participating spa's - Marma Day Spa, Pleasant Road Day Spa, Club H Spa plus many other salons in town are offering specials - so make sure you ask!

Happy Christopher Colombus Day! It is GORGEOUS today!

Downtown Jersey City Real Estate | Market Update | September Report

Downtown Jersey City Real Estate Market Update September Report

September
Downtown Jersey City.

The month saw a total of just 29 sales.
The median list price for the month was $485,900
The median sale price for the month was $450,000
Median days on market was 90 days

Looking back at previous month's it is clear that in downtown Jersey City, this is the place to negotiate. The sale's show that a good amount of sales in the area area trading between 5 - 10% below asking, on average some even higher, and of course, a few, less.

Three month look back:
August - Median Sale Price $403,000 - 21 units sold
July -     Median Sale Price  $545,000 - 31 units sold
June-     Median Sale Price $402,500 - 46 units sold

Total Inventory - Currently 369 active units for sale
Currently in contract since September - 29 units.

Are prices going up or down or stable? Looking at median sale prices it shows that JC is slightly unpredictable in sales prices. This is due to the extremes in this market, from luxury high end sales and pre foreclosure sales driving the entry level units in this market, down.

Current pace of sales
If no new units come on the market, and we take a sales rate of 29 units closing a month, it would take almost 13 months to sell all of the inventory. A normal market, there is usually around 6-8 month's worth of inventory.

Keep in mind that these sale numbers and inventory counts do not include units in larger buildings where the developer is selling direct, such as 77 Hudson and Crystal Point and others, where there is sales activity at moderate pace.

For the most part, the sales reported in the Hudson County MLS for downtown JC are re-sales.

If you're a buyer looking for a deal, downtown JC can be a good buy. If you are looking to sell your home then take into account these numbers and price aggressively.

Information provided by the Hudson County MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Exposed Brick - Hoboken Charm

One of the things most buyer's love about Hoboken brownstones and condo's, is exposed brick. I never get sick of exposed brick and I never think you can have too much.
It's so warm and can go industrial to romantic in seconds.
This pic is classic Hoboken brownstone. I love how the bed is anchored around the wall. Beautiful. What do you think?

Latino Hoboken Eatery: Ultramarinos

Big brother Zafra with sister Cucharamama have a new(er) addition to the family - Ultramarinos.

I've driven by this little eatery/cafe for months and every time I say to myself, "gotta try that place." So Saturday, before an appointment, I hit the brakes and finally popped in with my hubby!

The space itself looks like the type of eclectic chic you'd see on the lower east side somewhere. The menu is all Latino heaven including their selection of desserts displayed on the front counter - devilsh!

My husband and I took a browse through the menu and quickly landed on a Spanish Tortilla sandwich prepared with traditional potatoes and some cheese and black bean. We each also ordered an ice coffee. The gentleman behind the counter told us that they have been open about 7 months and that in addition to being a cafe, they also serve as a catering station for their other restaurants, Zafra and Cucharamama.

We grab a little table outside and wait for our food.
Our sandwich comes out on an unassuming wicker plate. Iced coffee arrives in a plastic container to take to go, but we noticed that it looks more like slushy than an iced coffee... YUM!

The sandwich was awesome. Crispy bread and buttery eggs and potatoes with cheese and just a little of black bean spread. We were both surprised at how good it was - after all it was just a sandwich!

The place carries an impressive selection of gourmet Mexican chocolates for cooking, plus cheese, plates and a wallet friendly dinner meal, which they call "La Completa"  with 4 selections that change daily for just $11.

I would definitely recommend that you check this place out - albeit for a snack or a meal. I'll be back soon to try La Completa along with some merengues that caught my eye.

Ultramarinos is located adjacent to Zafra's at 269 3rd street. near Willow Avenue.

Website: www.ultramarinos.biz

Hoboken Real Estate Market | Weekly Update | Hoboken Condos and Brownstones | September Report

Hoboken Real Estate Market Weekly Update Hoboken Condos and Brownstones - September Report

Where is the market trending? We will take a look back to see. Let's start first with a look at September.

September:
For the month there were 50 sales that closed. Of those 50 median list price was $461,500 and the median sale price is $438,000. Median days on market was 73 days.

51 Units are under contract for the month. Of those 51 the median list price was $475,000 and median days on market 72 days.

September was the final month of the home buyer tax credit. Eligible buyers had to close by September 30th to recieve a tax credit. If you follow my real estate reports, you might remember that June was the biggest month in sales. 124 sales were reported for that month showing that the tax incentive was working and brought some buyers to the table skewing the sales for summer.

Now, let's look back at past months.
June: 124 Sales

Median List Price  $483,250

Median Sale Price $473,000
July: 53 Sales
Median List Price  $509,000
Median Sale Price $502,000
August: 58 Sales
Median List Price  $458,700
Median Sale Price $438,100 -
September: 47 Sales
Median List Price  $461,500
Median Sale Price $438,000

Sales seem to be trending downward..

Current total active condominiums in Hoboken ritht now, is 486 condominiums. We are currently selling about 10% a month of our standing inventory. If no new homes came on the market, our absorption rate is 9.72 OR 10 months. A healthy market has an absorption rate of around 6-8 months.

Let's look back a little further to one year ago. 2009
June: 46 Sales
Median Sale Price $493,500  Compared To June 2010 $473,000

July: 62 Sales

Median Sale Price $469,950  Compared To July 2010  $502,000

August: 67 Sales

Median Sale Price $463,000  Compared to Aug 2010  $438,100

September: 76 Sales

Median Sale Price $499,000  Compared to Sept 2010 $438,000

From one year ago sale pace and prices are slower. This could be due to the buyer tax credit which prompted sellers to act with price reductions in time to capture those buyers. The dip in sales of September can also be contributed to the tax credit since many buyers took advantage of the incentive and bought ahead of schedule. These buyers would have bought in the warmer months making September numbers a bit higher.

If October 2009 is any indication of how this October may look, last year there were 80 sales for the month.

And taking a look back to 2008 of September - there were 66 sales and the median Sold price was $510,000. From 2008 real estate sales prices are down about 14%

Hoboken Open House List | RE/MAX Gold Coast Realty

800 Jackson St. SPECIAL BUILDER FINANCE PROGRAM  *NEXT 2 BUYERS ONLY! When: Saturday 10/2 & Sunday 10/3 1-4PM Listing Price: 1BR's Starting @ $369,000 /                       2BR's Starting @ $525,000   View More Info

600 Hudson St. #1E COMPLETELY RENOVATED!  When: Saturday 10/2 1-3PM Listing Price: $449,000 Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Sq.ft: 862 MLS#: 100011473 View More Info

1010 Willow Ave. #1  NEW LISTING!  When: Saturday 10/2 1-3PM Listing Price: $489,000 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Sq.ft: 950 MLS#: 100012236 View More Info

812 Grand St. #416  THE HUNTINGTON! When: Saturday 10/2 1-3PM Listing Price: $514,900 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Sq.ft: 1079 MLS#: 100011495 View More Info

1125 Maxwell Ln. #1016 1BR/1.5BA When: Saturday 10/2 12-2PM Listing Price: $624,000 Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 2 Sq.ft: 1016 MLS#: 100006559 View More Info

812 Grand St. #310  PRICE REDUCED!  When: Sunday 10/3 1-3PM Listing Price: $709,900 Bedrooms: 2+Den Baths: 2 Sq.ft: 1412 MLS#: 100008787 View More Info

615 Adams St. #2B  RARE TO MARKET! DUPLEX W/PARKING!  When: Sunday 10/3 1:30-3:30PM Listing Price: $850,000 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Sq.ft: 2056 MLS#: 100011367 View More Info