Long Hill Township, NJ Real Estate Market Update
The real estate market in Long Hill Township, NJ has remained steady for the past few months. For the month of September we had 14 new listings (3 of them were re-listed after expiring), 3 homes went under contract and 4 homes closed. However, there are currently 64 active listings! We haven't seen numbers like these since the height of the sellers market in 2004.
I wrote a blog last month about pricing. Even more so now than back then, pricing is key to getting your home noticed and sold quickly.
As far as buyers go, this is an awesome time to purchase a home! There is plenty to choose from, the prices are reasonable and we still have record low interest rates!
To take a look at any of the 64 active listings in Long Hill Township visit my web-site at www.longhilltownshiphomes.com
Dianne Sommers - Realtor
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Beautiful brick front colonial located in the Stirling Ridge section of Long Hill Township!
Location, location, location!!!
Welcome to this beautiful brick front colonial which is located in one of Long Hill Township’s most sought after neighborhood…Stirling Ridge! This home offers a spacious, tiled entry and a large eat-in-kitchen with sliders to a deck overlooking a peaceful backyard. There is a cozy, sunken family room with a brick fireplace, formal dining room with chair rails and a sunken living room, both with beautiful hardwood floors. You have a large master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, 2 walk-in-closets and master bathroom with a relaxing soaking tub. Your full, finished basement has a large entertainment room and a custom wet-bar. There are two additional rooms for either an office, guest room or exercise room. Minutes from NYC trains!
For additional pictures and a virtual tour, visit my web-site at www.longhilltownshiphomes.com.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Custom Colonial located in the Gillette section of Long Hill Township, NJ
Move right in to this beautiful custom colonial nestled at the end of a cul de sac. This home offers a two story foyer, front and back staircases,3 fireplaces, a sunken living room and family room with a vintage mantel. There is a large EIK with center island and granite counter tops, formal dining room and library. Enjoy your 35ft master suite with 2 walk in closets, a sitting area and fireplace.Your master bathroom has a jacuzzi tub with an over-sized stall shower and two vanities. The full finished basement has a large recreation room with a fireplace and a game room. All this and a gorgeous, level backyard boasting a very private serene setting!
In walking distance to NYC trains and buses.
For more pictures and a virtual tour visit my web-site at: www.longhilltownshiphomes.com
Saturday, September 15, 2007
The Stirling Revitalization Project/Market Update
The Stirling Revitalization Project
I remember, a couple of months ago, driving down Main Avenue in Stirling on my way to work. I was horrified at the sight of dozens of trees being cut down. There were quite a few residents standing on their door steps and chatting with their neighbors….some with a look of bewilderment on their faces. Then it dawned on me…. this was the beginning stage of The Stirling Revitalization Project.
Even though it was quite shocking to see all those trees being cut down I have resigned to being optimistic. The underground wiring for the new street lamps has been completed and the sidewalk phase should be completed within a week or 2. Next comes the new ornamental street lamps, benches and all 40 (yes… 40) trees will be replaced. We can look forward to the finished product sometime in October.
I will forever be an advocate of Long Hill Township. I believe we are just as desirable as any of our neighboring communities and the new, old town look for downtown Stirling can only but add charm to this great town!
In the month of August, 2007 the following occurred along the mid-town direct train line in New Jersey:
Long Hill Township
New Listings - 12
Under Contract Listings - 03
Sold – 06
Average sales price - $689,000
Berkeley Heights
New Listings – 10
Under Contract Listings -06
Sold – 12
Average sales price - $731,000
New Providence
New Listings - 10
Under Contract Listings - 04
Sold – 17
Average sales price - $630,000
Summit
New Listings - 18
Under Contract Listings - 11
Sold - 29
Average sales price - $1,526,000
Prepared By:
Dianne Sommers
RE/MAX Classic Group
440 Springfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Direct: (908) 376-1565
Serving Long Hill Township (Millington, Stirling, Gillette, Meyersville), Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit and surrounding towns.
I remember, a couple of months ago, driving down Main Avenue in Stirling on my way to work. I was horrified at the sight of dozens of trees being cut down. There were quite a few residents standing on their door steps and chatting with their neighbors….some with a look of bewilderment on their faces. Then it dawned on me…. this was the beginning stage of The Stirling Revitalization Project.
Even though it was quite shocking to see all those trees being cut down I have resigned to being optimistic. The underground wiring for the new street lamps has been completed and the sidewalk phase should be completed within a week or 2. Next comes the new ornamental street lamps, benches and all 40 (yes… 40) trees will be replaced. We can look forward to the finished product sometime in October.
I will forever be an advocate of Long Hill Township. I believe we are just as desirable as any of our neighboring communities and the new, old town look for downtown Stirling can only but add charm to this great town!
In the month of August, 2007 the following occurred along the mid-town direct train line in New Jersey:
Long Hill Township
New Listings - 12
Under Contract Listings - 03
Sold – 06
Average sales price - $689,000
Berkeley Heights
New Listings – 10
Under Contract Listings -06
Sold – 12
Average sales price - $731,000
New Providence
New Listings - 10
Under Contract Listings - 04
Sold – 17
Average sales price - $630,000
Summit
New Listings - 18
Under Contract Listings - 11
Sold - 29
Average sales price - $1,526,000
Prepared By:
Dianne Sommers
RE/MAX Classic Group
440 Springfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Direct: (908) 376-1565
Serving Long Hill Township (Millington, Stirling, Gillette, Meyersville), Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit and surrounding towns.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Long Hill Township New Jersey Real Estate Market Update
Long Hill Township is located at the very southern tip of Morris County, NJ and is surrounded by Union and Somerset counties. Quite often people have not heard of Long Hill Township but they have heard of one or more of the communities which make up Long Hill Township which are Gillette, Stirling, Millington and the Hamlet of Meyersville.
Long Hill Township is a rural, low density community with a population of around 8,000. We have a blue ribbon school system and low crime.
There is a train station located in Gillette, Stirling and Millington (mid-town direct) making this township favorable for commuters in to NYC!
So all you Realtors out there that are searching for homes for your customers that need to be close to a NYC train line….add Long Hill Township to your search…your customers won’t be disappointed!
In the month of July 2007 the following occurred along the mid-town direct train line in New Jersey:
Long Hill Township
New Listings - 7
Under Contract Listings - 4
Sold – 8
Average sales price - $530,000
Berkeley Heights
New Listings – 12
Under Contract Listings - 10
Sold – 12
Average sales price - $652,000
New Providence
New Listings - 11
Under Contract Listings - 12
Sold – 10
Average sales price - $706,000
Summit
New Listings - 21
Under Contract Listings - 17
Sold – 22
Average sales price - $1,369,000
Prepared By:
Dianne Sommers
RE/MAX Classic Group
Serving Long Hill Township (Millington, Stirling, Gillette, Meyersville), Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit & surrounding areas.
Long Hill Township is a rural, low density community with a population of around 8,000. We have a blue ribbon school system and low crime.
There is a train station located in Gillette, Stirling and Millington (mid-town direct) making this township favorable for commuters in to NYC!
So all you Realtors out there that are searching for homes for your customers that need to be close to a NYC train line….add Long Hill Township to your search…your customers won’t be disappointed!
In the month of July 2007 the following occurred along the mid-town direct train line in New Jersey:
Long Hill Township
New Listings - 7
Under Contract Listings - 4
Sold – 8
Average sales price - $530,000
Berkeley Heights
New Listings – 12
Under Contract Listings - 10
Sold – 12
Average sales price - $652,000
New Providence
New Listings - 11
Under Contract Listings - 12
Sold – 10
Average sales price - $706,000
Summit
New Listings - 21
Under Contract Listings - 17
Sold – 22
Average sales price - $1,369,000
Prepared By:
Dianne Sommers
RE/MAX Classic Group
Serving Long Hill Township (Millington, Stirling, Gillette, Meyersville), Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit & surrounding areas.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Market update - Pricing homes to sell
Each and every home that is put on the market will sell if it's priced right! Regardless of the location or the condition of the home, again, every home will sell. It is crucial to get this fact across to our sellers.
We need to make sure that we are thorough in our research of the recent comparable sales and then suggest a price to the seller which makes the home more attractive than its competition.
Let’s get aggressive with broker open houses, public open houses, “just listed” mailers and plenty of internet marketing.
Many Realtors are being faced with sellers that "have to walk away with a certain amount of money out of the sale." We are seeing sellers write a check at the settlement table if they really want to sell. We are also seeing sellers not listen to the advice of their Realtors and they are remaining steadfast on their “have to walk away with” price. These are the homes that are continually expiring.
In our area we are seeing multiple offers on listings if the home is priced correctly, and we are also seeing homes expire which are not priced correctly! Which listings would you rather have?
In the month of June 2007 the following occurred along the mid-town direct train line in New Jersey:
Long Hill Township
New Listings - 17
Under Contract Listings - 07
Sold – 10
Average sales price - $537,000
Berkeley Heights
New Listings – 20
Under Contract Listings - 8
Sold – 20
Average sales price - $638,000
New Providence
New Listings - 16
Under Contract Listings - 10
Sold – 13
Average sales price - $534,000
Summit
New Listings - 31
Under Contract Listings - 20
Sold – 30
Average sales price - $1,307,000
Prepared By:
Dianne Sommers
RE/MAX Classic Group
Serving Long Hill Township (Millington, Stirling, Gillette, Meyersville), Berkeley Heights, New Providence & Summit
We need to make sure that we are thorough in our research of the recent comparable sales and then suggest a price to the seller which makes the home more attractive than its competition.
Let’s get aggressive with broker open houses, public open houses, “just listed” mailers and plenty of internet marketing.
Many Realtors are being faced with sellers that "have to walk away with a certain amount of money out of the sale." We are seeing sellers write a check at the settlement table if they really want to sell. We are also seeing sellers not listen to the advice of their Realtors and they are remaining steadfast on their “have to walk away with” price. These are the homes that are continually expiring.
In our area we are seeing multiple offers on listings if the home is priced correctly, and we are also seeing homes expire which are not priced correctly! Which listings would you rather have?
In the month of June 2007 the following occurred along the mid-town direct train line in New Jersey:
Long Hill Township
New Listings - 17
Under Contract Listings - 07
Sold – 10
Average sales price - $537,000
Berkeley Heights
New Listings – 20
Under Contract Listings - 8
Sold – 20
Average sales price - $638,000
New Providence
New Listings - 16
Under Contract Listings - 10
Sold – 13
Average sales price - $534,000
Summit
New Listings - 31
Under Contract Listings - 20
Sold – 30
Average sales price - $1,307,000
Prepared By:
Dianne Sommers
RE/MAX Classic Group
Serving Long Hill Township (Millington, Stirling, Gillette, Meyersville), Berkeley Heights, New Providence & Summit
Monday, July 9, 2007
Live Earth Concert
I’d like to move my attention from Real Estate to life and the planet that we ALL live on.
On 7/7/07 Al Gore, Kevin Wall, and a whole slue of entertainers on every continent brought us the Live Earth concert. Finally….. a big enough voice for us to stop and listen to the climate crisis. Maybe now we can focus on a common good for all people on this earth. No matter what age, race, color or political affiliation. This is about ALL of us!!!!
So let’s all work together and make an effort to change our ways. I’m talking small changes that will make a major difference! Listed below are just a few things that each of us can do to combat global warming.
Refill water bottles
Change all your light bulbs to CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) bulbs
Unplug your chargers when not in use
Shut down computers instead of putting to sleep
Use less paper products
Turn your air conditioner up 1 degree
Turn your heat down 1 degree
Buy hybrid vehicles
Check your tire pressure
Plant trees
Car pool
Take shorter showers
Turn water off while brushing your teeth or brush your teeth in the shower
After watching Live Earth do you think millions of people will change the bulbs in their homes to CFLs? Will they shut off the lights and appliances when they're not using them? I believe they will. I know I will!
Posted by:
Dianne Sommers
Realtor Associate
RE/MAX Classic Group
(908) 432-5721
On 7/7/07 Al Gore, Kevin Wall, and a whole slue of entertainers on every continent brought us the Live Earth concert. Finally….. a big enough voice for us to stop and listen to the climate crisis. Maybe now we can focus on a common good for all people on this earth. No matter what age, race, color or political affiliation. This is about ALL of us!!!!
So let’s all work together and make an effort to change our ways. I’m talking small changes that will make a major difference! Listed below are just a few things that each of us can do to combat global warming.
Refill water bottles
Change all your light bulbs to CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) bulbs
Unplug your chargers when not in use
Shut down computers instead of putting to sleep
Use less paper products
Turn your air conditioner up 1 degree
Turn your heat down 1 degree
Buy hybrid vehicles
Check your tire pressure
Plant trees
Car pool
Take shorter showers
Turn water off while brushing your teeth or brush your teeth in the shower
After watching Live Earth do you think millions of people will change the bulbs in their homes to CFLs? Will they shut off the lights and appliances when they're not using them? I believe they will. I know I will!
Posted by:
Dianne Sommers
Realtor Associate
RE/MAX Classic Group
(908) 432-5721
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