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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Five Things You Should Bring To Your Home Inspection | Hoboken Jersey City Home Inspectors & Inspections

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Deposit sent out?  Check.

Mortgage Application Started?  Check.


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You then got recommendations for a licensed home inspector from your real estate agent, your friends or family that had a great experience in town, or you searched for one through the American Society of Home Inspectors.


So you scheduled your Hoboken or Jersey City home inspection! (Read my post about what to expect at your actual home inspection.)

Most buyer's don't know that typically once you are in contract, you are not able to go back to the property besides the home inspection, and not again until the day of your close and final walk thru.

So, being the home buyer pro that you are (YEAH!) here are 4 things 5 that you will bring to your home inspection.

1. The Home Inspector - OK, sorry this one is obvious but I needed five it just sounds better ;)


2. Friends and Family! Do your parents want to see the apt to make sure you didn't buy a dump? Are your friends dying to see if there is enough space for them to crash? Bring them to the inspection!!


3. Measuring Tape - Yes, get those measurements so you can plan for furniture and DON'T forget to measure the doorways of the unit, the entrance to building, any narrow corridors, and the elevator just. in. case.


4. Camera - What color was the bathroom again? Were there blinds in the kitchen window?? Take a picture and hashtag it


5. Contractor - If you are planning on installing, removing, fixing or painting anything -- schedule your contractor to show up at your home inspection, but, please be sure to let the agent know in advance. Also try to have them show up at the beginning of the inspection, this way you don't have to keep anyone longer than the length of the inspection.


There is nothing better than being well prepared and organized during a home purchase or sale for that matter. It will minimize the stress in an already stressful and unnerving process for some!!

Check out my 10 Red Flags for home buyers. Like my list? Anything missing? Leave a comment below!

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Hoboken New Jersey Top 10 Priciest Real Estate | Luxury Hoboken Condo's For Sale

There is no doubt football star Eli Manning's Hoboken luxury condo for sale made this top ten list. But the other 9 sure are sexy! And there is one surprising new comer to the multi million dollar condo list.

Hoboken's The Sky Club condo building sale price averages are around $550,000 in comparison to the current $1.999 Million dollar price tag for the sprawling 6 bedroom home.
Other frequent members to the V.I.P. list of Hoboken NJ priciest condo's are the international W Hotel brand at the W Hotel Hoboken and of course, Toll Brothers Maxwell Place with one special and rarely available townhouse with direct walk up access and spectacular views.

So which one would you choose from the list if you had the money? Would you live in one of these homes or would you live somewhere else? 

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Eli Manning Puts His Incredibly Lavish Condo Up For Sale In Hoboken

The Hudson Tea is a historic landmark in Hoboken, New Jersey. It is also one of the most unique and luxurious residence buildings in Hoboken and has been home to several celebrities over.

Indisputably the biggest celebrity to live here is football giant superstar Quarterback Eli Manning of the NY Giants.

He has a reputation of being laid back and very nice to his local neighbors that run into him on occasion whether in the building or in town.

He purchased not one, but three real estate condo's at the Hudson Tea connecting them all to make a one of a kind, 3,555 sq foot mansion (by condo standards) outfitted with gorgeous interior finishes and furnishings as you can see here.

It was listed for sale just before Memorial Day Weekend by Douglas Elliman of NJ real estate firm. Apparently, it appears the Manning's are in no rush to sell suggested by their listing contract of one year. So if you're thinking you're going to low ball his $5.2Million dollar price tag - you might have a better chance at kicking a third game winning field goal in overtime. -- Just sayin.




Can't get enough of multi million dollar condo's in Hoboken? Here are Hoboken's Top Ten priciest Condo's.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Downtown Jersey City Market Snapshot | Condo Real Estate Sales Recap

For the month of May, downtown Jersey City closed a total of 44 condominium units. Their total Median List Price was $642,444 and their Median Sold Price was $651,500. Their total time on market - Median Days on Market - was just 15 days.

In April, DTJC closed 46 units by comparison and a Median Sold Price of $715,500 - with more luxury sales reported than the month of May.

There are a total of just 92 units available for sale, leaving downtown Jersey City with a current absorption rate of a little over 2 months.

This indicates a sellers market, as at the current pace of sales and low level of inventory, it would just take 2.5 months for all of the units to sell if no other units became available.

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