Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Lost In The Flood In Hoboken



Flood Insurance. It's for people in Iowa, Missouri and other lazy summer places near Mark Twain's Mississippi River. Seems like every few summers the tv is showing footage of these bucolic places covered upto the top a stop sign in water.... Good thing they have flood insurance. I always wondered what company is dumb enough to cover them? The answer...our federal government. EXCEPT the government who gave us health care and financial reform has temporarily stopped selling flood insurance.

No big deal, Hoboken isn't near The Mississippi. EXCEPT Hoboken is in a flood plain. What this means to you. If your condo association doesn't have enough flood insurance, no big deal you can just buy more for the condo that you're about to buy. EXCEPT you can't. The store isn't just closed. There is no store.

As the Soup Nazi would say...No Condo For You!

Better call your congressman. They care...If they are buying a house in a Flood plain.

Sticker smiles sweet as Gunner breathes deep, his ankles caked in mud
And I said, "Hey, gunner man, that's quck sand, that's quicksand, that ain't mud
Have you thrown your senses to the war, or did you lose them in the flood?"

Monday, June 28, 2010

This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: June 21-28 The June Swoon

This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: June 21-28

The June Swoon Continues At this rate, Hoboken will have the lowest under contract totals since December. The Hoboken Real Estate market has slowed down with the hot weather.

37 New Condos to The Hoboken Real Estate Market
26 Price Changes
11 Under Contract
25 Sold Hoboken Properties


AN IMPORTANT NOTE: if you click on the links in the speadsheet, it opens a page with more info about the property. If you want to see additional pictures, you must register. I didn't make the system.

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This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: June 21-28

Friday, June 25, 2010

Hoboken Open Houses June 26 & 27th

Hoboken Open Houses Map


Weekend of 6/26, 6/27

The sandwich weekend between Dad's Day and 4th of July. .

A new Hoboken open house feature below....


These free maps are a service of Brian Murray. Open houses are a great way to get a high level view of the market when just starting your search but keep in mind the following important items:


1) Open houses only represent a small portion of what is available. On any given week end in Hoboken, there are between thirty and sixty open houses. This represents as little as 5% of the total inventory. A buyer who is just starting out should see open houses in different price ranges to understand what your money will buy in terms of square footage and location. Beyond and initial five or six open houses, a realtor will save you time by working with you to help define your wants versus your must haves and the properties that really fit you best.


2) The realtor at the open house works on behalf of the seller not the buyer. The relationship is defined by NJ state law that the agent holding the open house, as part of the listing realty, is working as a seller's agent. If you tell the agent anything regarding your motivation or price range, they are obligated to tell the seller.


3) You can choose to work with any realtor even to purchase a home viewed at an open house. Meaning if you see a home you like at an open house, don't be bullied into using that agent to sign a contract. You can certainly use a seller's agent if you wish, but you can choose to work with any realtor to write, present, and negotiate the offer on your behalf.


4) The Hoboken Real Estate market is competitive. If you already have a happy relationship with an agent, let the person running the open house know as a courtesy. If you plan to work with an agent but haven't yet looked at homes together, list that realtor on the sign in sheet. There are two reasons agents have a sign in sheet. First to market their services to you. Second is for security.


5) You are not wasting my time because you are just starting out and not sure what you want. If you find value in the open house maps,The Hoboken Market Trend Report, The Hoboken Weekly Market Conditions Snapshot, The Hoboken Real Estate Report, my blog or any of the other types of information and services that I provide, please contact me before you start your search. Often, I can help you choose the best or most represntative homes to see and can schedule a few hidden gems that we can see with an extra twenty minutes.



Open Houses By Bedrooms: One Beds, Two Beds, Three Plus Beds


Open Houses By Price: Upto $430k, $430- $550k, above $550k

Map Legend:Yellow= Studio, Blue= 1 Bedroom,Red= 2 Bedrooms,Orange=3+ Bedrooms (includes mulifamiles)

And Here's the new feature.... All of the open houses in speadsheet form! Cool right? You don't have to thank me. Just make me your realtor. And if you know of anyone who could benefit from my sevices, I'd be happy to follow up with them.


Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.


Hoboken Open Houses Map

Monday, June 21, 2010

This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: June14-21

This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: June 14-21

The June Swoon. The Hoboken Real Estate market has slowed down with the hot weather.

42 New Condos to The Hoboken Real Estate Market
41 Price Changes
9 Under Contract
40 Sold Hoboken Properties


AN IMPORTANT NOTE: if you click on the links in the speadsheet, it opens a page with more info about the property. If you want to see additional pictures, you must register. I didn't make the system.




Still want more? Get my Hoboken Real Estate Report May update or Hoboken Real Estate Trend Report.....


This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: June 14-21

Monday, June 14, 2010

This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: June 7-14

This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: June 7-14

So here we are speeding towards the summer . Hoboken sellers better start thinking price reductions if they want their homes sold before the back to school ads start hitting the airwaves. The number of condos under contract still low this week. A harbinger of the summer to come?

63 New Condos to The Hoboken Real Estate Market
48 Price Changes
14 Under Contract
28 Sold Hoboken Properties


AN IMPORTANT NOTE: if you click on the links in the speadsheet, it opens a page with more info about the property. If you want to see additional pictures, you must register. I didn't make the system.




Still want more? Get my Hoboken Real Estate Report April update or Hoboken Real Estate Trend Report.....


This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: June 7-14

Friday, June 11, 2010

Hoboken Open Houses Map 6/12 & 6/13

Hoboken Open Houses Map


Weekend of 6/19, 6/20

Happy Father's Day.

A new Hoboken open house feature below....


These free maps are a service of Brian Murray. Open houses are a great way to get a high level view of the market when just starting your search but keep in mind the following important items:


1) Open houses only represent a small portion of what is available. On any given week end in Hoboken, there are between thirty and sixty open houses. This represents as little as 5% of the total inventory. A buyer who is just starting out should see open houses in different price ranges to understand what your money will buy in terms of square footage and location. Beyond and initial five or six open houses, a realtor will save you time by working with you to help define your wants versus your must haves and the properties that really fit you best.


2) The realtor at the open house works on behalf of the seller not the buyer. The relationship is defined by NJ state law that the agent holding the open house, as part of the listing realty, is working as a seller's agent. If you tell the agent anything regarding your motivation or price range, they are obligated to tell the seller.


3) You can choose to work with any realtor even to purchase a home viewed at an open house. Meaning if you see a home you like at an open house, don't be bullied into using that agent to sign a contract. You can certainly use a seller's agent if you wish, but you can choose to work with any realtor to write, present, and negotiate the offer on your behalf.


4) The Hoboken Real Estate market is competitive. If you already have a happy relationship with an agent, let the person running the open house know as a courtesy. If you plan to work with an agent but haven't yet looked at homes together, list that realtor on the sign in sheet. There are two reasons agents have a sign in sheet. First to market their services to you. Second is for security.


5) You are not wasting my time because you are just starting out and not sure what you want. If you find value in the open house maps,The Hoboken Market Trend Report, The Hoboken Weekly Market Conditions Snapshot, The Hoboken Real Estate Report, my blog or any of the other types of information and services that I provide, please contact me before you start your search. Often, I can help you choose the best or most represntative homes to see and can schedule a few hidden gems that we can see with an extra twenty minutes.



Open Houses By Bedrooms: One Beds, Two Beds, Three Plus Beds


Open Houses By Price: Upto $430k, $430- $550k, above $550k

Map Legend:Yellow= Studio, Blue= 1 Bedroom,Red= 2 Bedrooms,Orange=3+ Bedrooms (includes mulifamiles)

And Here's the new feature.... All of the open houses in speadsheet form! Cool right? You don't have to thank me. Just make me your realtor. And if you know of anyone who could benefit from my sevices, I'd be happy to follow up with them.


Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.


Hoboken Open Houses Map

Monday, June 7, 2010

This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: May 31- June 7

This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: May 31- June 7

So here we are speeding towards the summer . Hoboken sellers better start thinking price reductions if they want their homes sold before the back to school ads start hitting the airwaves. The number of condos under contract took a sharp downward turn this week. A harbinger of the summer to come? Another week that is almost a mirror image of last.

29 New Condos to The Hoboken Real Estate Market
31 Price Changes
9 Under Contract
18 Sold Hoboken Properties


AN IMPORTANT NOTE: if you click on the links in the speadsheet, it opens a page with more info about the property. If you want to see additional pictures, you must register. I didn't make the system.




Still want more? Get my Hoboken Real Estate Report April update or Hoboken Real Estate Trend Report.....


This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: May 24-31

Friday, June 4, 2010

HobokenOpen Houses Map Weekend of June 5th & 6th

Hoboken Open Houses Map


Weekend of 6/5, 6/6

A quiet summer weekend in Hoboken.


These free maps are a service of Brian Murray. Open houses are a great way to get a high level view of the market when just starting your search but keep in mind the following important items:


1) Open houses only represent a small portion of what is available. On any given week end in Hoboken, there are between thirty and sixty open houses. This represents as little as 5% of the total inventory. A buyer who is just starting out should see open houses in different price ranges to understand what your money will buy in terms of square footage and location. Beyond and initial five or six open houses, a realtor will save you time by working with you to help define your wants versus your must haves and the properties that really fit you best.


2) The realtor at the open house works on behalf of the seller not the buyer. The relationship is defined by NJ state law that the agent holding the open house, as part of the listing realty, is working as a seller's agent. If you tell the agent anything regarding your motivation or price range, they are obligated to tell the seller.


3) You can choose to work with any realtor even to purchase a home viewed at an open house. Meaning if you see a home you like at an open house, don't be bullied into using that agent to sign a contract. You can certainly use a seller's agent if you wish, but you can choose to work with any realtor to write, present, and negotiate the offer on your behalf.


4) The Hoboken Real Estate market is competitive. If you already have a happy relationship with an agent, let the person running the open house know as a courtesy. If you plan to work with an agent but haven't yet looked at homes together, list that realtor on the sign in sheet. There are two reasons agents have a sign in sheet. First to market their services to you. Second is for security.


5) You are not wasting my time because you are just starting out and not sure what you want. If you find value in the open house maps,The Hoboken Market Trend Report, The Hoboken Weekly Market Conditions Snapshot, The Hoboken Real Estate Report, my blog or any of the other types of information and services that I provide, please contact me before you start your search. Often, I can help you choose the best or most represntative homes to see and can schedule a few hidden gems that we can see with an extra twenty minutes.


Open Houses By Bedrooms: One Beds, Two Beds, Three Plus Beds


Open Houses By Price: Upto $430k, $430- $550k, above $550k





Map Legend:Yellow= Studio, Blue= 1 Bedroom,Red= 2 Bedrooms,Orange=3+ Bedrooms (includes mulifamiles)


Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.


Hoboken Open Houses Map

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: May 24-31

This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: May 24-31

So here we are speeding towards the summer . Hoboken sellers better start thinking price reductions if they want their homes sold before the back to school ads start hitting the airwaves. The number of condos under contract took a sharp downward turn this week. A harbinger of the summer to come?

30 New Condos to The Hoboken Real Estate Market
30 Price Changes
9 Under Contract
18 Sold Hoboken Properties


AN IMPORTANT NOTE: if you click on the links in the speadsheet, it opens a page with more info about the property. If you want to see additional pictures, you must register. I didn't make the system.




Still want more? Get my Hoboken Real Estate Report April update or Hoboken Real Estate Trend Report.....


This Week In Hoboken Real Estate: May 24-31