Information on towns:
Carl B. Witzig,
Weichert, Realtors 272 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ
Phone: 973 746-1515  Cell: 973 632-8593
While each town has its own personality, local services and activities can be found on these town websites.

Tell me what is important to you in a home and I will find the home that fits you where you want to live.
Please call me if you have any questions.  Carl

Montclair News:
www.baristanet.com  Gossipy and clever
Belleville:
www.bellevillenj.org
Bloomfield: www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com
Next to reassess, 2008
West Caldwell: www.westcaldwellnj.com
Cedar Grove: www.cedargrovenj.org
Low taxes comparatively
East Orange: www.eastorange-nj.org
New condos available
Glen Ridge: www.glenridgenj.org 
Assessments are done 2007, waiting the tax rate-2008
Montclair: www.montclairnjusa.org  Official town site
New assessments available, new rate to be $2.15- 2007
Nutley:
www.nutleynj.org
Assessments 2006 done. New rate to be $2.18- 2007

Here are a few advantages to buying in a buyer's market:

  • Lower sales price.
    Prices have declined 10-20% since 2006 depending on the town and neighborhood.
    Sellers are more willing to negotiate because they know if they refuse to accept your
    offer, they might not receive another. When fewer homes are selling, prices typically fall.
  • Buyers can command concessions.
    Buyers can ask sellers to pay their
    closing costs, providing their lender will allow the credit. Buyers can also expect sellers will pay for special reports such as pest inspections or roof certifications and a home warranty. I recommend HMS Home Warranty. www.thinkhms.com 
      
  • Request for repairs easily negotiated.
    If the home is in need of repairs or updating its systems, sellers will often credit the buyer for the repairs or fix the problem(s) noted by a
    home inspector. I have a list of inspectors who are professional and licensed by the state. 
     
  • Buyers control the transaction.
    Buyers can ask for longer inspection periods, extend closing deadlines and ask for
    early possession -- terms that would be automatically rejected in a seller's market.
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