RealtorIrene Blogs about Sussex County NJ Real Estate

Still in time to benefit from the home buyer tax credits, I've just signed listing paperwork on a 4 bedroom, 1 bath Cape Cod. Located in the Stockholm section of Hardyston, this move-in condition home is withing walking distance to one of Sussex County's few NJ Transit stops.  Perfect for commuters or New Yorkers looking for a vacation home in Sussex County! To keep the price under $200,000, the seller is offering this home As-Is, making it one incredible value! 3 Laurel Court

Somewhat backwards, the seller has already purchased his new home: Agent 007 Works Magic - A Sussex County NJ real estate success story. The romantic aspect of this decision is a great one and the new place now is in wonderful shape. So time for me to get this 4 bedroom home for sale in Stockholm on the market and sold.  A solid Cape surrounded by woodlands, this will appeal both to year-round residents and those wanting a vacation property in our mountainous county.

Check back (or subscribe!) to be among the first to see interior photos, Open House schedule and other details on 3 Laurel Court Stockholm NJ as I post them.

Copyright © 2010, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

This well-cared-for ranch home for sale in Wantage (Branchville NJ zip code) is a Sussex County NJ beauty. Now priced $10000 less! Wonderful wooded setting might make it the rural vacation home you want. Great location between Route 15 and Route 23 makes it an excellent choice for commuters too.

A great new price more than compensates for whatever little tweaks you decide to make!

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Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Estate offering this Sussex County NJ ranch home for sale has just reduced the asking price by $5000!  Being sold as-is but the 3 bedroom house in Frankford has been totally redone and is in wonderful, move-in condition! I've never had so much paperwork with a Seller's Disclosure - certification of new septic, water filtration, etc.

And on top of a gleaming ranch home for sale in Frankford-Branchville NJ, you save $5000. How great is that?!

Located right near 3 of Sussex County's lake communities: Culvers Lake, Lake Owassa and Kittatiny Lake, this might make a great vacation home for sale in Sussex County NJ. 11 Worthington Road is about 55 miles from New York City (Manhattan) and even has low-maintenance landscaping, according to the sellers.  It might just be the "county retreat" you have in mind.

Wonderful Ranch Home in Frankford-Branchville - Sussex County NJ - Vacation Property Potential too

Copyright © 2010, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ lake community property? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

Given the great Sussex County NJ ski season, I'm fielding countless questions from potential buyers of Great Gorge Village condos. Some of these homes for sale are Short Sales or Foreclosures. This neighborhood is nestled at Mountain Creek ski resort - a plus - and located within the same complex as Minerals Resort & Spa, I have a Short Sale listed. No wonder so many folks are considering vacation homes for sale in Sussex County!

Back in April 2009, I posted some Great Gorge Village market data that received many, many views. As my current potential buyers deserve an update, I figured I'd one again share with all! Whether you're working with me or even another real estate agent, I believe you should have up-to-date information upon which to base your decisions.

My data and analysis are based on information from the Garden State MLS system.

As of January 10, 2010:

All Great Gorge Village NJ condo units, regardless of size (studios, 1 bedroom and larger)

• Active homes for sale - 59 units with an average list price of $214,040.
• Under Contract - 5 units with average list price of $185,340.
• Sold/Closed within last 12 months - 33 units. Average list was $140,989 but average sold price $131,977. Means sale price was about 93% of asking price (at time of sale, not original list prices). Same List-Sale ratio as April 2009. Quite a few of these sales were distressed - short sales or foreclosures in Great Gorge Village.

2 beds, 2+ baths - Great Gorge Village Interior & end units, 4 & 5 rooms

• Actives - 36 units with average list price of $177,115.
• Under Contract - 5 units with average list of $185,340
• Sold/Closed within last 12 months - 15 units. Average list $170,786, average sold price $162,503. (94%)

End units only - all shapes & sizes in Great Gorge Village

• Active listings - 17 units, average asking $221,952.
• Under Contract - 2 units, average list $184,450. 
• Sold/Closed within last 12 months - 13 end units. List averaged $155,873; sold $144,742. (93%)

 2010 Sold/Closed in Great Gorge Village

None reported as of 1/10/2010.

CONDOs for Sale Vernon NJ, includes Great Gorge Village

I'd be delighted to help you with your Sussex County NJ real estate needs, so please do not hesitate to contact me!

Copyright © 2010, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property? Lots of ski condos and other options are available to you. Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

The estate for this 3 bedroom ranch home for sale in Sussex County NJ completed the last bit of work this week, so it is now ready for us to have a look!  Because Frankford (Branchville zip) is not just around the corner for many buyers considering vacation properties 50 or so miles from New York City, I thought I'd post a video showing the interior of 11 Worthington Road.

For more details on this great home for sale near 3 Sussex County lake communities and the video on the exterior of 11 Worthington Road, see my post: Wonderful Ranch Home in Frankford-Branchville - Sussex County NJ - Vacation Property Potential too

I am planning to do an Open House at 11 Worthington Road, Frankford-Branchville NJ very soon but I'm awaiting a favorable weather forecast. Check back or call me - we don't have to await a clear Sunday to see this totally renovated ranch home for sale!

Copyright © 2010, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

Update February 8, 2010 - This Minerals Resort condo in Vernon NJ went under contract last week. There are still other vacation properties for sale around Great Gorge Village and Mountain Creek, so let me know if you'd like information about some of the options available to you!

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This pre-foreclosure vacation condo at Minerals Resort Hotel and Spa in Vernon NJ is listed for sale at just $36000.  Minerals Resort is within the Great Gorge Village compound, nestled at the Mountain Creek ski slopes and home of the acclaimed Minerals Golf Course. Sussex County NJ is also a golf paradise with may other local golf courses - Crystal Springs, Ballyowen, Wild Turkey, Great Gorge, Cascades and Black Bear. Street address is 2 Chamonix Drive, Vernon, NJ.

Income Potential through Minerals Resort's optional condo Rental Pool

The current owner shared his rental statistics, which show that his portion of the 2008 rental-pool income more than covered the annual taxes and maintenance fees on this Minerals Hotel vacation property! Based on his 2009 documentation, rentals of this Minerals Resort getaway condo in Vernon NJ appear equally robust this year. Of course, no guarantees can be made about future rentals, the management's apportionment of such income down the line, etc.

Moreover, you could opt not to have your Minerals Resort condo be part of the rental pool at all. Especially as this Vernon hotel-style condo is a Short Sale, you may want to keep every weekend open for you, family, friends, employees, etc. Sussex County NJ is a year-round vacation destination, just about 50 miles from New York City.

Take a peek at my series on Sussex County NJ Vacation Homes & Resort Properties for Sale or just enjoy the video on this Minerals Hotel preforeclosure condo:

Copyright © 2009, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County& works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

11 Worthington Road, Frankford NJ, is a totally renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home for sale at just $239,900. Given a shared zip code it sometimes is cited as Branchville real estate; see Google Maps. Located very near Culver Lake, Lake Owassa and Kittatinny Lake, this will appeal to many considering Sussex County vacation properties, as well as full-time residents.

New incentive Feb. 11: Choose your Washer/Dryer or Fridge for this Ranch Home for sale Frankford-Branchville NJ

My experience is that renovated ranch homes for sale in Sussex County NJ are highly sought by:

• Downsizing buyers who have tired of fixing up homes;
• First-time home buyers with little knowledge or time for "sweat equity";
• Those wanting a lower-maintenance single-family home near one of Sussex County NJ's lake communities.

Freshly painted with new carpet throughout, 11 Worthington Road, Frankford-Branchville NJ is a gem. Given the heirs paid for a new septic system and water filtration system in the last couple months, potential buyers will be delighted with the documented improvements and certifications - as well as the attractive pricing.

I'm extra excited because this is the first listing directly stemming from my blogging about Sussex County NJ real estate. I'm about to work on the video of the interior and will be posting it soon.

If you're not yet working with an agent: for your Sussex County NJ requirements, please contact me directly to help you with 11 Worthington Road, Frankford-Branchville NJ - or any other real estate need!

Vacation Properties in Sussex County NJ

Copyright © 2009, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property or ski condo? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene Kennedy via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

My series on Sussex County NJ vacation homes and posts pertaining to Highland Lakes have sparked a lot of interest. Many looking for a vacation getaway in Sussex County live far away. Although I'm always glad to personally introduce potential buyers to real estate close to ski slopes and mountain lakes, I've decided to share my new vacation map guide to Highland Lakes NJ. This area is very convient to Mountain Creek ski slopes and other area amenities such as Minerals Resort and Spa.

While the Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association posts some great info online, I needed a visual that shows boat docks and beaches with lifeguards (although not in December). HLCC kindly provided a basic map of Highland Lakes, Vernon NJ that I could tweak and dot with a color code. Now I have a great (copyrighted) tool for buyers looking for vacation homes for sale within Sussex County, especially if they are interested in the Highland Lakes community.

Here's a peek for those considering Sussex County NJ vacation real estate:

Perfect, no. But it beats me with multiple highlighter pens for each potential buyer of a Highland Lakes vacation getaway home for sale!

Copyright © 2009, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post represents Irene's personal musings.

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

While writing an offer today for a new client on my new Highland Lakes NJ foreclosure listing (yeah!), I missed a phone call from an out-of-area number I didn't recognize.  As responsive as I try to be to calls, my view is that when I'm working intently with one customer, that person deserves my undivided attention. Just as soon as the contract was done, I checked my voicemail.

A woman politely inquired about the time for a church service on the lake.  Honestly, I suspected she had made an error in dialing.  I was clueless but returned her call. Seems this lady and her husband wanted to attend a service held on boats on Culver Lake in Frankford NJ (Branchville). She told me someone loads an organ on one, the boats tie together, and a worship service occurs. I sure never had heard of this - but doesn't it sound wonderful?

Mrs. & Mr. B don't live in the area and didn't even know the name of the church.  She had Googled. Guess who showed up as the expert for Sussex County NJ lake communities?  That would be moi.  Thanks to my series on vacation homes for sale around Sussex County NJ, Mrs. B turned to me.

When Mrs. B shared that she met her husband during her visit to Culver Lake and that they had just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary, I had a new mission.  Although dated, I found an article describing the "float service" on Culver Lake.

Can't tell you just how thrilled Mrs. B was when I called her back with full details. Furthermore, when she and Mr. B are ready to make their dream come true of purchasing a Culver Lake home for sale, she intends to call me to help.  While I'm not pre-spending that commission check, it sure was great that:

1. my local posts are turning up in Google searches for Sussex County NJ lake communities;
2. my blog let a reader know that I'd welcome a call - even though it was not real-estate business.
3. Chip and I have something new to add to our own "To-Do" list. 
4. Mr. & Mrs. B will return to the place they met over 61 years ago and have a delightful outing at Culver Lake.
5. It should encourage us all that after 61 years of marriage, the B's are still enjoying making new memories together. 

Copyright © 2009, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This blog post from RealtorIrene.com represents Irene's personal musings.

If you're considering selling a home or looking to buy one around Sussex County NJ, benefit from top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Her primary market includes: Augusta, Branchville, Crystal Springs, Frankford, Franklin, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Highland Lakes, Lake Mohawk, Newton, Ogdensburg, Scenic Lakes, Sparta, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage.

Those considering buying condo vacation homes in Sussex County NJ may worry about maintenance issues from afar.  Others might not be able to use them frequently and debate the value to owning a ski condo. Several popular resorts - Minerals Resort, The Appalachian at Mountain Creek and Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs - may be the answers.

Lovely resort condos that set you at the heart of Sussex County golf courses and ski slopes. Monthly maintenance fees cover the utilities at these Sussex condo hotels.

These 3 hotel-style vacation properties in Sussex County NJ run an optional rental program. Owners can permit their condos to be in the rental pool when you won't be using it.  Each hotel sets its own rates and restrictions. I'll always help potential buyers obtain those rental details although I my real estate services don't extend to actual hotel bookings.

Minerals Resort and Spa SHORT SALE - Vernon NJ - The oldest (built in 2003) of our current Sussex County condo hotels, Minerals Resort has spectacular indoor and outdoor pools. Kites Restaurant provides delicious meals with a view.  Meticulously maintained, the condos come fully furnished - right down to fluffy spa towels & tiny shampoo bottles.  Why is this great for those coming from afar?  You just pack a suitcase and show up at your Minerals Resort condo!  The housekeeping staff will change linens, swab the tub and tidy up behind you.  Hotel luxury, ownership prices! (Minerals is in the same Vernon NJ complex as Great Gorge Village, which does have a rental program but no hotel services.)

Irene Kennedy's video on what is

now a $36000 SHORT SALE at Minerals Hotel & Spa Condo - Vernon NJ

Condos at the Appalachian at Mountain Creek - Vernon are newer than Minerals and have more varied condo layouts - studios plus 1 or 2 bedroom suites. Kitchenettes offer better self-preparation options - important as no restaurant has yet opened within the Appalachian.  These condos give you true ski-in ski-out access.

The Grand Cascades Lodge - Crystal Springs in Hardyston is Sussex County's newest condo hotel.  I would say it is the most swank. Putting green in front, several golf courses all around. The country club connects to the lodge.

If you and each one of your friends buys a Grand Cascades condo with me as your real estate agent, I would spend time in the Biosphere pool, a year-round paradise. I could then afford some pampering in its Reflections Spa. Ultra luxury!

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Considering selling a home or looking to buy one around Sussex County, NJ? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right or www.HomesIrene.com.