Real Estate Professionals judge the strength of a real estate market based upon the Months of Supply in the area. This number tells you how many months it would take for all the current homes for sale on the market to sell, based upon the rate of sales in the past. A Months of Supply of 5 months is considered average - buyers and sellers are about equal in the area and homes are being bought at about the same rate that they are being put on the market. A Months of Supply of less than 5 months is what real estate professionals often call a "seller's market." This means that there are more buyers than sellers in the area and homes are selling quicker than they are being put on the market. Typically, this increases prices. A Months of Supply of greater than 5 months is what real estate pro... 07/11/2013

Sell my Linden home! Linden homes are selling this summer! If you want to get in on the summer market, here are some things you need to know before you list your home:   If there are repairs like leaky roofs, dead light bulbs, and broken windows,  take care of them before you list your home.   Make home improvements that will increase the value of your home. There are some home improvements - like a new front door, for example - that will help to sell your home faster and will increase the price you get for your home. If your budget and time frame allow, making these repairs now will help get your home sold quicker and for a higher price. Educate yourself about the home selling process. Here is a link to a free video called"Preparing your home to sell."  Interview real estate agents. Mo... 06/25/2013

Linden Real Estate Market Report - April, 2013 Linden, NJ, is a city of about 40,500 people in southeastern Union County.  Currently, there are 253 homes offered for sale in Linden, up slightly from March. There were 22 sales in April, up from 16 in March and 22% higher than April of 2012. The good news for home sellers in Linden is that homes are selling quicker. The average Days on Market in April of 2013 was  98 days, almost 30% faster than homes were selling over the past 4 months and about 55% faster than they were selling in April of 2012. Homes in Linden sold in April at 95% of the list price. When a buyer is making an offer on a home, this number may impact the offer that they make. Of course, careful consideration of how other market conditions have changed is also important.  ... 05/25/2013

Linden Real Estate Market Trends - January-March, 2013  Market Analysis of Linden, NJ, Real Estate Market for January-March, 2013   Total number of properties available - 235 Total sales - 15 Average sale price - $208,783 Average list price - $222,849 Average Days on Market - 115 Average Sale Price/List Price ratio - 90% Absorption Rate - 11.5 months of inventory (4-6 months is a "normal" market, less than 4 months is a "sellers market" and more than 6 months is a "buyers market.") Linden buyers are currently enjoying a very strong buyers market. Properties are selling at about 90% of list price, and there are plenty of homes available. For a list of all active properties available in Linden today, please click here and click on "Search Homes." For a free market analysis of your home, ... 04/19/2013

& Wayne and Jean Zuhl are proud to present 602 West Curtis Street, Linden Listed at $169,000 This 3 bedroom Colonial built in 1942 is located near both Train and Bus transportation to New York City.  The home features hardwood floors, a Florida Room, newer roof, furnace, hot water heater and most windows (2010).  1.1 Bathrooms, detached garage.  Front and rear entrances.  Full unfinished basement.  The home is a great candidate for an FHA 203K loan.   Needs updating but it has great bones.   Priced to sell!   For more info on the 203k: What every Homebuyer needs to know about 203k Applying for a 203(k) loan  Dear TZ - I found a great house but it needs a lot of work. Can a 203k help me?  For more info on the Linden Real Estate Market: How long will my Union County home be on the market... 04/04/2013

Ever since I was 10 years old and had to have a spinal tap, I’ve been terrified of needles.  Imagine how I felt almost 4 years ago, when I found out I had Type II Diabetes and would have to prick my finger several times a day.  I was horrified, devastated and anxious about it, that’s how I felt.  So I worked to get rid of my diabetes, and I’m happy to say it’s been gone for almost 2 years now.   But I still fear needles.   I also knew that I wanted to overcome that fear... For years I’ve thought of getting a tattoo, but the needle thing scared me so I didn’t do it.   Finally back in November of 2012, I said the heck with it!  I want a tattoo and if it means dealing with the needles I’ll be fine.   So I started researching different designs and ideas, then I asked friends to recommend a ... 02/28/2013

In Linden, 211 homes sold in 2012 with sales in August and September representing 22% of the total sales. There is 11 months worth of inventory remaining in Linden which is much higher than most of Union County. At the current rate of sales, it will take nearly a year for the existing listings to sell.   House prices in Linden have fluctuated a bit during 2012 and ended 2012 in December 16% lower than in January. In part, this is due to the nearly 37% of active listings in Linden that are short sales with lender approval required.  The sale price/list price ratio can be one measure of buyer and seller confidence. A high ratio indicates that homes are selling near their list price and a low ratio indicates that homes are selling below their list price. In Linden, the sale price/list pric... 01/06/2013

Linden, NJ, is a city of about 40,500 people in southeastern Union County.     Buyers looking to purchase a home in Union County still have plenty to choose from in Linden - there are 265 active listings as of September 1st, 2012, but the inventory is slowly dropping.             Summer activity was high with 23 homes sold in August, dropping off to a still robust 18 in September.             A comparison between the sold listings and the active listings can be used to calculate the absorption rate. The absorption rate is the data upon which real estate professionals identify a market as a "buyer's market" or a "seller's market." If the absorption rate is above 6 months, there are more homes than there are buyers and the market is said to be a buyer's market. If the absorption rate is b... 10/28/2012

How do additional bathrooms or bedrooms affect market value in Linden?   In all, 217 homes were sold in Linden from January 1-June 30, 2012. The details of these sales were analyzed to determine how the number of bathrooms and the number of bedrooms affected sales price. The most obvious statistic is that the more bedrooms a home has, the higher the sales price. 2 bedroom homes sold for 39% more than 1 bedroom homes, and 3 bedroom homes sold for 20% more than 2 bedroom homes. 4 bedroom homes sold for 20% more than 3 bedrooms, and the increase to 5 bedrooms in Linden increased sale price by about 32%. More than 50% of the homes sold in Linden are 3 bedroom homes, and about 21% are 4 bedroom homes. Increasing the number of bathrooms in a home improves sales price also, but not nearly as m... 10/13/2012

The Linden Public School District has scheduled Back to School Nights for parents and guardians of District children  School No. 1 – Thursday, September 20, 7:00 pm School No. 2 – Monday, October 1, 7:00 pm School No. 4 – Thursday, September 13, 7:00 pm School No. 5 – Wednesday, October 3, 7:00 pm School No. 6 – Monday, September 24, 7:00 pm School No. 8 – Thursday, October 4, 7:00 pm School No. 9 – Thursday, September 27, 7:00 pm School No. 10 – Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 pm McManus Middle School – Tuesday, September 11, 7:00 pm Soehl Middle School – Wednesday, September 12, 7:00 pm Linden High School – Monday, September 10, 7:00 pm   For more information:   Get Ready for School, Linden! Free Market Analysis of Linden, NJ  09/09/2012

  Linden Public Schools serves the nearly 6300 K-12th graders in Linden. Schools No. 2, 6, 8, 9, and 10 serves students in grades PreK-5. School No. 1 serves stuents in grades 3-5. School No. 4 serves students in grades PreK-4. School No. 5 serves students in grades PreK-2. There are two middle schools in Linden - McManus Middle School and Joseph E. Soehl Middle School. Students grades 9 through 12 attend Linden High School. Schools will open this year on Thursday, September 6th. For information on your summer reading, click here. For information on summer math packets, click here.   08/20/2012

If you're in a position to buy or sell a home in Linden, you should be aware that the market is fluctuating often. Please feel free to contact us for a free market analysis of your home and of the market so that you can be better able to predict the value of your home!   Earlier Posts on Linden: Linden Market Report - 1st half of 2012 Time to Sell in Linden! 07/30/2012

The first six months of real estate transactions in Linden, NJ,saw a total of 218 homes sold. The average home stayed on the market for just under four months and sold for about 95% of asking price.   Linden Home Sales - First Half of 2012         Home Description Total # of Homes Sold List Price Sale Price Days on Market 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 11 135095 118500 106 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath 5 188400 182880 68 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 13 145146 134231 125 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 11 200591 187364 58 2 Bedroom, 3 Bath 1 239900 228000 44 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath 32 175291 162848 136 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath 34 227171 209422 117 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 37 217153 206192 128 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath 10 243870 229360 107 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath 4 215750 213500 269 4 Bedroom, 1 Bath 4 196500 178600 172 4 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath 8 212300 191398 1... 07/09/2012

Continuing our effort to highlight local businesses and local business people, we recently had the opportunity to sit down for an interview with Dr. Alice Brittain.  Dr. Brittain is a family dentist and owns and operates her practice "Smiles on Stiles" out of her home office. Having spent 10 years in the Air Force, as a Dentist, she has spent the last 20 years practicing Dentistry and Electrology out of her office on Stiles Street in Linden.  While in the service,  Dr. Brittain  spent four years in Great Brittain, where she happened to meet her future husband, Air Force Colonel (ret.) Arthur Zapolski.  Their whirlwind romance led to a marriage that would find them both living civilian, yet still very interesting, lives in Linden, NJ. The practice is named Smiles on Stiles, but according... 07/02/2012

Hallmark Realtors is proud to present 191 Marion Avenue in Linden, offered for rent at $1600 per month. Property boasts: 3 bedrooms 2 full baths dining room, living room eat in kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, gas oven/range, and refrigerator driveway space available laundry hookups available spacious layout immaculate, move in condition     Call for an appointment today! 732-499-0030 x244 04/24/2012

Home for Sale By Owner in Linden City, NJ 07036 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 1811 Crescent Pky Linden City, NJ 07036 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS#2894691 3 Beds 2 Baths Single Family Home' Utilities present: Cable TV, Garbage Service Included, Public Sewer, Public Water, Electric Service, Natural Gas' Bedroom, Bath Main, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Second Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Master Bath Features: Tub Shower, Second Bedroom is: 11x15, Third Bedroom is: 8x12, Great Room is 16x19 If you are interested in this Home for Sale By Owner in Linden City, NJ 07036- Flat Fee MLS Listing $395, please call 1-888-362-6543, enter the MLS#2894691 . You can make an appointment or ask any questions about the property. Realtors welcome, buyer commission is p... 12/05/2011

Home for Sale By Owner in Linden City, NJ 07036 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 1120 Belle Ave Linden City, NJ 07036 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS#2896975 3 Beds 2 Baths Single Family Home' Utilities present: Cable TV Available, Garbage Service Included, Public Sewer, Public Water, Electric Service, Natural Gas' Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Separate Dining Area, Carpeting, Ceramic Tile Floor, Wood Floor. If you are interested in this Home for Sale By Owner in Linden City, NJ 07036- Flat Fee MLS Listing $395, please call 1-888-362-6543, enter the MLS#2896975 . You can make an appointment or ask any questions about the property. Realtors welcome, buyer commission is paid to any realt... 11/30/2011

Home for Sale By Owner in Linden City, NJ 07036, NJ 07023 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 116 Tillotson Rd Linden City, NJ 07036, NJ 07023 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS# 2894691 3 Beds 2 Baths Single Family Home' Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Wood Floor, Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Inside Entrance, Rec. Room, Storage Room, First Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Second Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Master Bath Features: Tub Shower, Second Bedroom is: 11x15, Third Bedroom is: 8x12, Great Room is 16x19. If you are interested in this Home for Sale By Owner in Linden City, NJ 07036, NJ 07023- Flat Fee MLS Listing $395, please c... 10/26/2011

Home for Sale By Owner in Linden City, NJ 07036 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 711 SUMMIT ST Linden City, NJ 07036 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at closing! 3 Bedrooms, 2Bathrooms Inside Entrance, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Workshop, First Level Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room, Second Level Rooms If you are interested in this Home for Sale By Owner in Linden City, NJ 07036- Flat Fee MLS Listing $395, please call 1-888-362-6543, enter the MLS# 2846585 . You can make an appointment or ask any questions about the property. Realtors welcome, buyer commission is paid to any realtor. Please see additional listing details at Realtor.com featured by Realmart Realty. If you have a Home for Sale in Linden City, NJ 07036 and would like save up to 6% commission, we can... 06/10/2011