West Orange

First time homebuyers listen up!!!!!!! Here’s something awesome that will help you to take advantage of this Buyers’ Market. If you qualify, you may be eligible for a Tax Credit of up to $7500 dollars.
Here’s a nice little PDF file that will give you most of the details.
Find Out About The Tax Credit

Not everyone in New Jersey wants to live in a single family home. Many people have become accustomed to living in cozy city apartments and townhomes. They enjoy the amenities that are often found in these developments such as gyms and pools. In addition, they love the fact that they are not personally responsible for [...]

When it gets hot in West Orange — the public pool is the ultimate refuge.
West Orange Community Pool (Ginny Duenkel Pool)
79 William St.
Pool Hours
Mon-Fri from 12-6pm
Sat 10-6
Sun 11-6
Pool stays open until September 21, 2008
For more information please call 973-325-4085.

Looking for a perfect New Jersey Day Trip. Look no further than Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, New Jersey. It’s an excellent place to bring younger children. There’s tons of stuff to keep them occupied including: a carousel, petting zoo, fantastic playground, a small train and of course a plenty of animals.
We buy a [...]

One might think it’s strange to mention Alcoholics Anonymous in a real estate blog, but I assure you it’s a life or death issue for some buyers and sellers and their families. Many folks would be surprised how many people look for homes based on the availability of an Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. It’s true.
Having [...]

I often get asked about New Construction in Morris, Essex and Union counties. Many times it’s from folks moving here from Atlanta and other areas with large new subdivisions. Lots of huge McMansions at affordable prices.
The housing stock in Morris, Essex and Union counties is much older thus making it harder to find newer [...]

I know that a lot of folks have trees that have come down on their property. There are currently trees down in; Maplewood, Millburn, Short Hills, Summit, Chatham, Madison, Livingston, West Orange, New Providence, Berkeley Heights and Florham Park.
Here are the names of some local tree people. Good luck.
The Tree Guy
973-223-3227
Contact : Guy
Springhouse
908-273-6211
Summit, NJ [...]

Local residents showed up in force yesterday for the annual Rubber Duck Race in Maplewood, New Jersey. Hundreds of people crowded the banks of the Rahway River in Memorial Park hoping to get a glimpse of their ducks in action.
I don’t know if our duck won, but we had a great time.
See Clip of Race
Digging [...]

It’s all about the Midtown Direct Train to Manhattan. Once just dream for folks living outside of Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn and Summit, the West Orange Jitney Service now makes Midtown Direct Train travel a reality for West Orange Residents.
The West Orange Jitney has three distinct routes.
1. The Northern (Gregory) Route. Covering areas of [...]

I just received this video link. It has a positive outlook on the housing market. It’s NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun being interviewed by NAR President Elect Charles McMillan.
I hope this is true.
Watch Video
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