RealtorIrene Blogs about Sussex County NJ Real Estate

Train-Wreck Deal - Foreclosure Home for Sale CLOSED - Upper Greenwood Lake, West Milford NJ

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:48:57 -0600

Yesterday, my "blog buyer" closed on a wonderful bank-owned foreclosure for sale in West Milford NJ - the Upper Greenwood Lake community. A totally renovated, 2 bedroom ranch in the Hewitt section; I knew it was perfect for Dr. Alvaro Alban; made him come from Manhattan - New York City - to see it within 2 hours of it being listed.

For 2 months, I've had this picture ready to use. Not a single aspect of the sale of 54 Cedarbrook Road, Hewitt-West Milford, went smoothly - from my perspective. While I didn't share this with Al until after closing, I had given up hope for this one! Called it my train-wreck deal and had visions of lawsuits.

Al had selected Sussex County NJ attorney Marleen Horlacher to represent him; she is a deal-maker with whom I do many, many real-estate transactions. Without the superb support of Marleen and her assistants Justine and Karen as part of our buyer team, the deal would not have closed. The train wreck would have taken place.

On New Year's Eve we submitted Al's highest-and-best offer of $151,000 to close January 29. My extensive experience with foreclosures for sale meant we crafted an offer with many terms attractive to a bank selling an REO. Among issues potentially leading to a train wreck with this lake community foreclosure for sale:

1. A scan found an underground oil tank. Fighting for my buyer, I eventually got the bank to agree to remove it. Turned out it was an abandoned water well, not an oil tank.

2. Time to dewinterize for closing and "the ground pipes were frozen," which shouldn't be. Al was pushed to close even though there was not a drop of water to the home. Weeks of touch-and-go during which I envisioned lawsuits. We triumphed. No pipes had frozen; the well was not correctly primed by the seller's handyman.

3. And last but not least was my buyer himself. A dedicated physician with an expanding medical practice and the devoted dad of a lovely young lady considering my alma mater, Duke, Dr. Alban didn't have time to handle a thing. (His New York City location didn't help.) Good thing I really came to like and respect Al because he made me work doubly triply hard! Our running joke was that getting me a commission check was both our top priority!

40 days after our original closing date, we did the final walk through and headed to Marleen Horlacher's for the closing. There we learned that 54 Cedarbrook Road, Upper Greenwood Lake appraised far, far above the $151,000 sale price. A great lake community home with instant equity for a buyer who found me from my blog posts - almost makes me forget the interim! We're all thrilled the train wreck was just a near-miss.

Much happiness and joy in your new home, Al!

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Stagers - Show a very Modest Home on your Websites

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:01:04 -0600

First, let me say I'm a Sussex County NJ real estate agent who adores working with stagers whenever possible. In fact my first outgoing AR referral was to distant stager, Sharon Tara - who did a great job for relatives. I firmly believe that those with a home for sale should seriously consider the modest investment for staging. (I stopped hiring the stager myself once I realized owners didn't actually implement as many of the suggestions if they weren't paying the fee.)

Just got some feedback from a Sussex County NJ seller to whom I gave the name of 2 locals stagers. One reason for her decision to go with Stager X is that Stager Y's website implied she works ONLY on mansions. The seller's home for sale in Branchville-Frankford NJ is a modest one (not in the photo).

Now I know that stagers do wonderful work on every kind of home. Had one work miracles on this great-grandmother's house filled with 40 years of knicknacks and photos - shown in photo. And it helped get us offers and sell this Sussex County Scenic Lakes community home! So, I can personally attest to the great value stagers bring to every type of home for sale.

I'll freely admit that a staged million-dollar home will look better than one priced at the low end of your market. But guess which end is moving in most areas - certainly in Sussex County NJ. And today I learned the intimidation factor. If a stager doesn't have pictures of a modest home on his or her website, a potential client may be intimidated - rightly or wrongly:

My home isn't worthy.
I can't possibly afford someone like that.
She won't be interested working in my humble abode.

So while mansions will look better in the pictures, please be certain you show a "cheap" home on your website too. I'll steer potential business your way but I then need your help to reel 'em in. Unless you strictly do high-end, expensive homes, don't send them running for cover. Let them know I'm NOT crazy and that you offer value to all homes for sale. Put a few photos on your website that will make hard working blue collars want to hire you - and realize they can afford it. And, yes, I shared private feedback to Stager Y, who will be making a change to her site.

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.

Vacation or Residence - 4 Bedroom Cape under $200000 in Stockholm (Hardyston, Sussex County NJ)

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:22:37 -0600

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.

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

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:53:35 -0600

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

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.

Carlsbad Buyers Ask - Is This a SAFE Neighborhood??

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:31:42 -0600

Although Jeff Dowler had Carlsbad buyers in mind when he posted this, those looking for Sussex County NJ homes for sale frequently ask me exactly the same question. His tips for home buyers to investigate safety are as useful in Sussex County as they are in Carlsbad!

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Via Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 (RE/MAX Moonlight Beach (CA DRE Lic. # 01490977)):

"Is This A Safe Neighborhood?"

How many times have you been asked this question?

If the answer is never, I suspect you are an amazing exception, have a terrible memory, or are lying.

I always find this question a bit troubling.

Not so much the question itself. Heck, I have asked it myself, and have often wondered when buying various homes I have owned. It's very personal, and it touches a very basic need of people - to feel safe and protected in their homes, without undue fear of the outside world.

The reality is this question is a minefield, and providing specific information is probably inappropriate, risky, and perhaps violates local, state or other laws or codes.

The truth is WE do not know. And we shouldn't pretend to. It IS a sensitive question and acknowledging that this IS particularly important is fine. But trying to convince someone that the area is or is not "safe" is a liability.

And it's not that we don't want to be helpful. But to some extent we ARE prohibted from providing this specific information.

But there ARE some things buyers can do.

[photo courtesy of Alan Cleaver on Flickr]

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Check out Megan's Law, the National Sex Offender Database (it's specifically noted in the CA disclosures)

Contact the Local Police Department for the most up-to-date and accurate information on local crimes

Check out the local papers - they often provide local police reports of recent crimes.

City websites also provide some statistics on crime in the area, although this is not really localized and may not be up to date

Chat with the neighbors - who knows better than the neighbors if you want the scoop? Of course you may have to take it with a grain of salt. But it's more information.

Visit Crime Mapping - you can input the home's address and obtain a list of the recent crimes and where they are located relative to the house and during a specific period of time.

City Rating and Neighborhood Scout are other sites buyers have shared with me for a source of crime statistics.

It's important, no essential, that you do YOUR due diligence so you get the information that you need so you can feel comfortable. Or make other decisions.

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If I can provide more information about Carlsbad real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.

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Choose your Washer/Dryer or Fridge for this Ranch Home for sale Frankford-Branchville NJ

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:40:02 -0600

Even with a SECOND PRICE REDUCTION, through March 15, 2010 the estate is offering the buyers $1000 at closing for a new refrigerator or a washer-dryer. Many reasons to make this Sussex County NJ ranch for sale your new home!

That is right! In addition to all the tax credits offered to home buyers right now, you now have further incentive to make this Frankford 3 bedroom renovated ranch house for sale your new home. (Branchville zip makes it appear that way on some sites.)

Why not just install a new appliance now? The future owners may have a great fridge already but need a stackable washer dryer. Too, you may like French doors while others might want a side-by-side model. Potential vacation-home users might not want to do laundry here. So you pick what fits you best. You can personalize your selection of fridge or washer dryer in this lovely Frankford-Branchville ranch home for sale in Sussex County.

For the video on 11 Worthington Road: Wonderful Ranch Home in Frankford-Branchville - Sussex County NJ - Vacation Property Potential too

Almost $10,000 price reduction on FORECLOSURE - Indian Fields townhome for sale - Hardyston (Hamburg) Sussex County NJ

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:16:38 -0600

Update January 29 - An offer was accepted on this foreclosed Indian Fields townhome in Hardyston NJ and a sale is proceeding!

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A second HUGE price reduction on this Indian Fields home for sale. This bank-owned townhome for sale in Hardyston NJ (zip shared with Hamburg NJ, so it may appear as in that town) has had several offers that were rejected. Yes, it needs some work but is far from a dump.

At just $169,900 someone is going to snatch up this in Indian Fields REO home for sale in Hardyston NJ - assuming they consider the points in Want to Steal a Foreclosure - Sussex County NJ? I smell a sale in the works...

Foreclosure - Indian Fields, Hardyston, Sussex County NJ - Bank Owned home for sale

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

$10000 LESS for this sweetheart/vacation 2 bedroom Ranch Home for Sale in Wantage, Sussex County NJ

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:24:02 -0600

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!

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.

$5000 OFF Price for AS-IS Ranch Home for Sale in Sussex County NJ's Frankford

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:16:56 -0600

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

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.

It Takes Five Keys To Unlock The Secret To A Successful Sale

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:31:39 -0600

My friend, Sharon Tara, lives far from the homes for sale in Sussex County NJ. Her "key points" apply here too. Sharon staged a MA home for some relatives, so I know first hand just how well Sharon knows her stuff!

Sometimes those with a home for sale in Sussex County NJ listen to an "outsider" more than they do their real estate agent. Let Sharon's five keys unlock a successful sale for you!

Via Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations):

Today's buyer is doing their research online. It's more important than ever to be an informed and prepared seller. Doing your homework and strategically marketing your house, with help from the right professionals, is the fastest way to a successful sale.

It takes five keys to unlock the secret to a successful sale:



This, in my opinion, is the most important key. Listing before the house is 100% ready is a mistake that you will regret.  Many sellers are talked into premature signing by realtors who are afraid of losing the listing. Repeat after me: "You don't get a second chance to make a great first impression."

Do your homework! Do they have an online presence? What marketing tools do they bring to the table? Check out websites and ask for references. Check the references. Look at their current listings online. Pictures are worth a thousand words...do not hire a realtor with poor MLS photos!   Don't make your selection based on commission - you may just get what you pay for.

A home staging consultation will arm you with the information you need to make your house more appealing to buyers.  Home staging increases perceived value and will help to justify your asking price. Home staging is not decorating, it's marketing.

Almost all buyers start their search online. The photos of your house will determine whether you get calls for showings or potential buyers pass by your listing. Your photos are your greatest marketing tool. Do not underestimate their power!



Once your house is ready, it needs to stay in a constant state of readiness, and be available for showing at a moment's notice. Sure, it's inconvenient and requires some extra work on your part...but the alternative, being comfortable and lazy, means staying on the market for a much longer period of time. Every day on the market costs you money.

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Confession of a Guilty Reader in "Sussex County NJ homes for sale land"

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:56:02 -0600

My real estate appointments for the day are done and went well. I spoke to several clients about seeing homes for sale this coming week. Materials for tomorrow's Open House are all pulled together.

My husband Chip isn't here. The house is warm and quiet. I could:

Start a loaf of the Best Bread Ever;
Work on the things I learned at RainCamp NY on Jan. 12!
Follow up on a couple leads.
Run a load of laundry or three.
Draft a couple blogs that will solve the world's real estate woes.
Attempt all the above simultaneously - my usual plan.

But no, not this afternoon. I'm going to grab a non-real estate related book. The paper kind with a spine and covers, remember? Better yet, make it a novel!

Perhaps I'll be extra wicked and silence my phone...

Hot 10 homes for sale Sussex County NJ - Bargain-priced houses

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:39:14 -0600

For the first time, I just pulled together what I believe are a segment of Sussex County NJ's "Hot 10 homes for sale". There are so many great values and bargain prices right now, it was hard to narrow them down.

While a fair number of these are short sales and bank-owned foreclosures (REOs), not all are distressed properties in Sussex County NJ. A few require a lot of work because I have buyers seeking such, but many are in move-in condition. Some are new listings, others ones that recently hit my own value criteria.

My "hot 10 homes for sale in Sussex NJ" are the ones for which I'll suggest my buyers include in our upcoming house-hunting appointments. Given my current buyers' goals, many of these hot 10 are in Sussex County NJ lake communities, including Sparta's Lake Mohawk. All, however, I view as bargain priced for what is offered.

Not all meet each requirement of those to whom I'll be showing houses in the next week, but I think there is at least 1 each party will insist on adding to our roster! I'm betting some of my buyers will want make offers on these Hot 10 homes for sale Sussex County NJ - Bargain-priced houses!

Best Bread Ever - Recipe & Video - Irene Kennedy, Sussex County NJ Real Estate Agent

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:25:51 -0600

Many of my home buyers and sellers around Sussex County NJ will be enjoying a loaf of the Best Bread Ever this holiday season.

Whereas most folks simply want me to deliver a freshly-baked loaf, quite a few have asked for the recipe for this breakfast bread. I haven't forgotten your request that followed my thank-you loaf of bread, Mary from the Vernon Building Department

This is a spectacular recipe to make with young children. Yes, many of the ingredients will disappear long before they hit the pan. Yes, you'll have flour everywhere. While I realized kids would like the process, I was unprepared for the real pride they take in the finished product.

If you would like the recipe alone, just email me and I'll send you the Word version.

From page 445. "Orange Bread with White Chocolate, Apricots and Walnuts" of the Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook by Beth Hensperger. Special thanks to Rebecca Hansen, Harvard Common Press, for her prompt and positive permission to use this recipe!

Best Bread Ever - Recipe for 2 pound loaf

1 ¾ cups mandarin orange segments, liquid reserved (two 11-ounce cans)

3 tablespoons reserved orange liquid or orange liquor

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

4 cups bread flour

⅓ cup sugar (Irene sometimes substitutes Splenda - no noticeable difference)

1 tablespoon gluten

2 teaspoons salt

2 ¼ teaspoons SAF yeast or 2 ¾ teaspoons bread machine yeast (Irene uses 1 tablespoon Red Star Active Yeast)

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⅔ cup white chocolate chips

½ cup minced dried apricots (Irene sometime uses mixed dried fruits)

½ cup chopped walnuts (Irene omits for some recipients)

Craisins - Irene adds a handful - about ½ cup

Official Recipe: Add everything above the stars to bread machine. Set crust on medium and program for Basic or Sweet bread, press START. When machine beeps, or between Knead 1 and Knead 2, add the last items. (Irene's cheap machine doesn't beep, so she adds the goodies 10 - 12 minutes into the cycle.)

Irene's Changes: Add everything above the stars but set machine to DOUGH and start. Add goodies below the star at beep/10 minutes later. When Dough cycle ends, dump in pan. Cover with plastic and let rise for 60 minutes or so. Bake at 365⁰ (use 350⁰ with dark pans) until center reaches 190⁰. Length of baking varies greatly depending on what pan is used - and whether Irene removes sides of spring-form pan during the baking cycle. NOTE: This dough will not hold a shape, so really must be baked in a pan.

Considering selling a home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ property? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right. Plus, Irene might just bake you a loaf of the Best Bread Ever once the real estate deal closes...

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.

Open House for Sale - Jan. 17 - Frankford-Branchville NJ Ranch, 11 Worthington Road

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:09:40 -0600

Please join me a bit on Sunday, January 17, 2010 between noon and 3:00 p.m. I'll be hosting an Open House at 11 Worthington Road, Frankford-Branchville NJ. The estate has done tons of work getting this ranch home ready for the Sussex County market.

Estate Sale - 11 Worthington Road, Renovated ranch home for sale Frankford-Branchville NJ has a video link of the interior of this house while:

Wonderful Ranch Home in Frankford-Branchville - Sussex County NJ - Vacation Property Potential too gives the lay of the land.

Again, Open House, Sunday, Jan. 17 from noon until 3:00. And I'll have details of all the improvements that have been done on the Frankford ranch house for sale!

Hope to meet you there!

Considering selling a vacation home or looking to buy a Sussex County NJ getaway property? This is one that you should see.

Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office. Irene's contact data is to the right.

Great Gorge Village - Early 2010 Snapshot of Real Estate Activity - Vernon NJ. Great vacation homes or residences

Irene Kennedy Sussex County NJ Realtor® (Weichert) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:20:59 -0600

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!

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.