Summit Home Sellers, What Should You Do When Your House Does Not Sell?The longer your home sites on the market, the less likely you are to get a price that you are going to like.  Avoid waiting to long to make a decision.Listen To A Professional Summit NJ Realtors Feedback!Ask your real estate professional to poll his or her colleagues who have shown your home.  If location is the problem, you may not have any choice but to reduce your price.  But if your home's appearance is the issue, deal with what seems to be holding buyers back, such as cleaning up the basement or painting the inside.Reduce Your Homes PriceThis is the most obvious decision.  If the real estate market has slowed since you listed your home six weeks ago (and it has), the comparable recent home sales you used to set y... 11/29/2007

Thinking of becoming a homeowner in Summit, NJ?  Now is a great time to buy Summit NJ Real Estate.  With 122 properties currently on the market in Summit, NJ there are a variety of choices available to buyers.  With interest rates still hovering at around 6.25 for a conventional 30 year loan, many buyers may find the dream of owning Summit NJ Real Estate within reach.While the average price for homes sold in Summit, NJ within the last 6 months is $1,238,998, there is a variety of available inventory from 1 bedroom condominiums to 8 bedroom stately colonials.  The price range is also quite diverse from the least inexpensive viable property listed at $285,000 to the most expensive property being offered for $10,050,000.During the past 6 months homes in Summit on average, have sold for 99%... 11/20/2007

Summit, NJ Real Estate Active Listings All Active Summit, NJ Homes as of November 19th, 2007 Here are the Summit, NJ homes actively listed. I hope this will help those buyers unfamiliar with Summit, NJ's real estate market to become better educated with Summit's real estate statistics. I also hope this helps all Summit homeowners curious to see what a home is currently priced at. I wish you luck in finding the home of your dreams and look forward to speaking with you soon. If you have a question or interest in any of these homes feel free to contact me for more information. Address OLP  LP OLP/LPDOMMLSTownSummit Avenue #45 $      285,000  $       285,000 100%352367065Summit, NJSummit Avenue Unit #39 $      365,000  $       339,000 93%502372256Summit, NJMorris Avenue - Unit 45 $      345... 11/19/2007

Summit New Jersey home buyers, want to make sure you get a good deal on the next home you purchase.  Now is the time, the market has been slow all fall, and now with the winter market looming there are even fewer buyers out there willing to make a offer on a home.  If there was ever a time that you could get a excellent deal on a home, now is it.If you would like to do some research on homes in Summit NJ, or in Union County there is a great tool for you the home seller or home buyer.  You can do some of your own research on home values and the competition that is out there for every type of home.Check out Summit NJ Real Estate the link to the totally free MLS search is on the main page, Just click on the Search For Homes Link in the gray box near the top of the web page.Do all the resea... 11/18/2007

I would like to invite anyone who might be in the Summit, NJ area tomorrow to come and join us for our 3rd annual holiday boutique sale.  There will be many vendors at our office located at 431 Springfield Avenue in downtown Summit, NJ.  They will be selling an array of things including jewelry, stationery, gifts, makeup, handbags, etc...  The event will be held from 12:00PM - 5:00PM and refreshments will be served.  This is a great way to get some holiday shopping done early and the all the vendors donate proceeds to a charity.  This year's charity is the Realtor Community Care Fund.  So please come and join us, get some shopping done and something to eat, and help support a worthwhile cause. 11/14/2007

Summit New Jersey 07901 home and Real Estate Sales for October 2007October was a ruff month for home sellers in Summit New Jersey.  The home buyers who are willing to buy now truly have the upper hand in this market.  It is not hard for a good Professional Realtor to take home buyers out and have them select one or two homes the buyers are interested in, and negotiate a wonderful deal for the buyers.  This will not likely be the case once the market starts to turn once again as Summit New Jersey is usually one of the most in demand town amongst New Jersey home buyers.Here are the Summit NJ Real Estate transfers for the month of October.  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.  JimAddress List Price  StyleBedsBathsGARBSMT Sold Price  DOM382-A2 Morris Avenue $   325,000.0... 11/05/2007

It was a nationwide day of movement on Saturday called Step it Up.  New Jersey had 10 of these environmental events around the state.  I was at the rally in Summit and I am happy to say that there was a pretty good turn out.  Among the crowd was Mayor Glatt, Senator Kean, Senator Munoz, and many other people involved in the greening of Summit.  It was a very informative meeting  focusing on what has been done in Summit and what still needs to be done.  If anyone missed this environmental rally I would be happy to e-mail you some of the literature that I received or you can go to www.SummitGreen.org to find out some of what was discussed and what you can do as a community.By the way, I haven't forgotten about posting individual tips and suggestions on lowering your own carbon footprint. ... 11/05/2007

Summit, NJ Real Estate Active Listings All Active Summit, NJ Homes as of October 24th, 2007 Here are the Summit, NJ homes actively listed. I hope this will help those buyers unfamiliar with Summit, NJ's real estate market to become better educated in how large a home each price range will afford you. I also hope this helps all Summit homeowners curious to see what a home is currently priced at. I wish you luck in finding the home of your dreams and look forward to speaking with you soon.No:ML#TownAddressList PriceStyleRMBRTBTGarBSMTSold PriceDOM12453385 Summit City* 133 Summit Avenue #45 $285,000One Floor Unit 4 2 1 0 Yes $9 22448619 Summit City 417 Morris Avenue - Unit 45 $345,000Townhouse-Interior 5 2 1 0 Yes $26 32427260 Summit City* 417 MORRIS AVE UNIT 38 $359,000Townhouse-Interior ... 10/23/2007

Summit, NJ Real Estate Sold Homes for September 2007This post contains every home that sold in Summit, NJ during September 2007. You will notice that Summit, NJ's real estate market offers a wide variety of homes for every price range. Where else can a first time buyer be able to afford buying into a town filled with multi-million dollar homes of distinction? It is this variety that allowed Summit, NJ to become the diverse community so many buyers find desirable. It also remains a place filled with long time residents proud of the town they helped shape. This ideal New York City commuter community truly offers an environment fit for all. The perfect expression of Summit's ability to capture individual's of all walks of life is seen through a given month's real estate statistics. Every p... 10/23/2007

Summit, NJ Real Estate Sold Homes for August 2007This post contains every home that sold in Summit, NJ during August 2007. You will notice that Summit, NJ's real estate market offers a wide variety of homes for every price range. Where else can a first time buyer be able to afford buying into a town filled with multi-million dollar homes of distinction? It is this variety that allowed Summit, NJ to become the diverse community so many buyers find desirable. It also remains a place filled with long time residents proud of the town they helped shape. This ideal New York City commuter community truly offers an environment fit for all. The perfect expression of Summit's ability to capture individual's of all walks of life is seen through a given month's real estate statistics. Every price r... 10/23/2007

Summit, NJ Real Estate Sold Homes for July 2007This post contains every home that sold in Summit, NJ during July 2007. You will notice that Summit, NJ's real estate market offers a wide variety of homes for every price range. Where else can a first time buyer be able to afford buying into a town filled with multi-million dollar homes of distinction? It is this variety that allowed Summit, NJ to become the diverse community so many buyers find desirable. It also remains a place filled with long time residents proud of the town they helped shape. This ideal New York City commuter community truly offers an environment fit for all. The perfect expression of Summit's ability to capture individual's of all walks of life is seen through a given month's real estate statistics. Every price range... 10/23/2007

Real Estate is the World's Largest Man Made Wave Pool - Summit, New Jersey I know the title may seem a bit odd. Maybe even a little crazy, yet you'd be surprised how true it is. Consider the ebb and flow of any market; real estate, stocks, bonds, etc. Markets are alive and rise and fall with the times. Real estate is the largest of these markets because everyone needs a place to live. Not everyone invests in the stock or bond market. Now that we've established the analogy and labeled real estate the king of all man made wave pools, let us take a closer look at how this ridiculous statement makes complete sense. The Rise and Fall of the Real Estate WaveSimilar to the economy real estate is cyclical. This means that it will pass through phases only to return to the same phase years later.... 10/23/2007

Summit, NJ Real Estate Price Range Summary and Statistics All Active Summit, NJ Homes as of October 20th, 2007 Here are the Summit, NJ homes actively listed and broken down by price range. I have also included the average, median, minimum, and maximum number of rooms, bedrooms, baths, garage spaces, list price, and days on the market for each price range. I hope this will help those buyers unfamiliar with Summit, NJ's real estate market to become better educated in how large a home each price range will afford you. I wish you luck in finding the home of your dreams and look forward to speaking with you.The $200,000- $400,000 Price Range offered:        Rooms     Bedrooms    Full Baths     Half Baths     Garage Spaces     List Price     DOM     Min     4     2     1     0     0     285,0... 10/20/2007

For anyone who is in the Summit, NJ area, please stop by my office for a complimentary Lois Schneider Realtor Halloween Croc Button.  They are really adorable and your kids will love to wear them and trade them.My office is located in downtown Summit, NJ at 431 Springfield Avenue.  Please mention this blog to the Receptionist when you come to pick up your free croc button. First come first serve. 10/15/2007

An Independent Press Survey showed that local communities are putting more priority towards environmental issues.  But some towns are doing more than others.  Tune in all week to see how your town compares in the last year.Today's community:  Summit, NJOne of the first things Summit has done is set up a Sustainability Task Force to explore ways to make their city greener.  They have recently submitted their report which includes a Green Master Plan and it can be viewed at Summit, NJ's website.This fall, community meetings will be held to involve individuals in this growing trend with no-cost ways that can have an impact.  One of these programs is the Mayor's Wellness Program that includes Walk-to-School Fridays, which has caused the installation of more sidewalks to encourage pedestrian... 10/12/2007

Summit, NJ Real Estate  Today during one of my appointments with a buyer looking for a home in Summit, NJ I was asked, "How many homes are currently active in the Summit, NJ real estate market?" I contemplated it for a second and said my ballpark answer was a little over a hundred, yet due to the nature of real estate the number of active Summit listing could fluctuate daily. After giving my educated guess my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to search the Garden State MLS for every Summit, NJ listing currently active. It turns out there are exactly 133 active Summit, NJ listings as of today, September 25th 2007. Although this number is not an extremely important statistic to know I am glad that I was asked this question because it lead me to idea. I created a website primarily... 09/26/2007

If you're thinking of sticking an FSBO sign in your yard, you may be wondering if you're making the right decision. After all, thousands of people choose real estate professionals each year to help with the sale of their homes. Should you? There are lots of reasons why you may want to choose a Summit NJ real estate agent to help sell your home, but here are the top five. Only a Summit NJ real estate agent can keep you abreast of current market conditions. The real estate market seems to be in a constant state of flux these days, and if you want to know about the best price and sale conditions in your area, choosing a realtor to help you make those choices is easily your best bet.Only a Summit NJ real estate agent can help you market to all possible parties. Sticking that FSBO sign in th... 09/23/2007

Some great resources for Summit NJ Real Estate buyers and Sellers.  It is very important to make sure you hire a great Realtor.  If you get a bad or just plain lazy Realtor you may end up spending to much money or buying in a town or area that you really do not want to live in.  Read the referanced articals below so that you know the signs of a good Realtor verses a bad or lazy Realtor.You might be saying to yourself, I need to hire a Realtor to help me find or sell a house in Summit NJ or Chatham NJ or Madison NJ.  Then you say to yourself, my friend Sue is a Realtor, perhaps I will just hire her.  Is that the best thing to do though?  What are Sue's qualifications other than she is my friend?  What would I do if I were running a business you might say.  If you were running a business ... 09/17/2007

Thomas Della Piazza, Summit resident and local realtor with Coldwell Banker  launches a new site called Summit Today. The site is easy to use and is a valuable resource for those interested in obtaining information about the Summit NJ area. The site contains links to Summit Public Schools, Real Estate, Transportation, and much much more. Thomas is a third generation resident of Summit and specializes in helping buyers and sellers with all of their real estate needs. Thomas invites you to check out his site Summit Today  and welcomes all comments. If you would like to contact Thomas please email him at TommyDP@verizon.net 09/13/2007

Summit New Jersey & New Jersey Real EstateA highly desirable place to live!!Want to see what the Summit New Jersey downtown looks like?  Take a walking tour of Summit NJ's downtown.  There are many great pictures, which will give you a good idea of one of the reasons why people love Summit New Jersey so much. If you're interested in purchasing Summit NJ Real Estate, then you should be prepared by knowing your options what you can comfortably afford. Before you go hunting for your Summit area home, talk to a local reputable mortgage professional. Stay away from these 4 quot companies that advertise on tv, they are not the best deal, and they will not be able to help you understand your options or be able to answer your many questions that likely you have at this point.After you have deci... 09/13/2007