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Mustard Seed
Home Buyer

How do you know what to offer on an REO? Comps are old -about 1yr ago so they are no help. The home is in NJ asked by Mustard Seed

I can give you an idea of what is reasonable to offer on any particular property or ... read more answered by James Kennedy

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I would like to move from Manhattan to Ironbound - I am looking for a loft in an old building. I see them, I

Answered Sun Aug 10 2008, 05:17 by Marc Paolella… - 07105 - Home Buying
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Mustard Seed
Home Buyer

How do you know what to offer on an REO? Comps are old -about 1yr ago so they are no help. The home is in NJ asked by Mustard Seed

I can give you an idea of what is reasonable to offer on any particular property or ... read more answered by James Kennedy

Augie Tela
Just Looking

I am interested in foreclosure properties in Belleville, NJ asked by Augie Tela

Augie, Please contact me directly for Belleville foreclosure properties. Having been born and raised in Belleville (my family still lives th... read more answered by Gina Chirico

Janadeen
Home Buyer

Are there any grants (or other such $ assistance) available to first time home buyers for closing costs? asked by Janadeen

Janadeen, the so called grants from the Nehemiah and similar so called 'non profits'... read more answered by Paul Howard

Igor
Home Buyer

Old Bridge or Fair Lawn for 30 something familiy with kids. Which area is better ? asked by Igor

Igor, I'm familiar with both and sincerely hope that you have done some looking arou... read more answered by Jacobus "Jac…

Christina
Home Seller

hello on my purchase and sales agreement it states buyer will pay all closing cost, net to seller asked by Christina

It could be a REO or short sale or a straight transaction. Usually the buyer and sel... read more answered by Carl Witzig-…

Kate
Home Seller

HOW LONG IS IT ALRIGHT TO CANCELL A CONTRACT WITH A REALTOR? asked by Kate

Your relationship with the listing agent and agency should determine this. I would not hold a client to a contract term if we did not have a... read more answered by John Sacktig

Anne
Buyer & Seller

07018 any agent for this area? asked by Anne

Hi Anne, My partner and I work out of the Livingston Office however we are doing business in East Orange and Orange as well. We recently handled a Short Sale in East Orange and looked fo... read more answered by Sharon Avram…

Vasudha
Home Seller

I have a 3 bedroom house in west orange for rent. What is the rentasl market like? asked by Vasudha

Dear Vasudha, I have been contacted by someone who is looking to rent a 3 bedroom... read more answered by Sharon Avram…

Nancy
Home Buyer

I would like to move from Manhattan to Ironbound - I am looking for a loft in an old building. I see them, I asked by Nancy

I don't think that loft-type housing has been developed as condominium/co-op space i... read more answered by Marc Paolella…

Franciso
Home Buyer

Thinking about changing realtors: asked by Franciso

As a Realtor in Baton Rouge La. I'm not sure if your laws are the same but here.I can tell you if you signed a contract with her you must use ... read more answered by Donna Gardner

Kaye
Home Buyer

What's a good town to buy a condo in if you're single in Northern NJ that's safe and not to far from NYC? asked by Kaye

We have a very nice, reasonably priced, community in the Nutley area, which is only ... read more answered by Gail And Joe

Susan Hoffla…
Real Estate Pro

Looking for Exclusive Buyer Agents in NJ. A friend is a buyer there and doesn't know what he doesn't know. asked by Susan Hoffla…

While disclosures are not required in NJ they are very common and realtors must disc... read more answered by Kenneth "Ken"…

Leon
Home Buyer

I am looking at buying a house in Bergen county. Is it wrong for me to use mutliple brokers if i am looking? asked by Leon

Hi Leon, This is not exactly a question of right or wrong. This is a moral dilem... read more answered by Sharon Avram…

Roxie
Buyer & Seller

Can a NJ seller require a non-refundable deposit from the buyer as a sign of good faith? asked by Roxie

NOTE: We are talking about New Jersey here to everyone who cares to chime in on this... read more answered by Victor Kamin…

Lisa
Home Buyer

I'm thinking in buying a home that has a well and septic system. Is is safe, costly...? Any thoughts or? asked by Lisa

Lisa, You should also consider the size of the property you are getting as there ar... read more answered by Kenneth "Ken"…

Joy
Just Looking

DOES RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SCHOOL HAVE AN EARLY BREAKFAST PROGRAM OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT, ALSO AFTERSCHOOL? asked by Joy

I worked in the school. They do have a free breakfast program. They also have an aft... read more answered by Heather

Cee
Home Buyer

I'm highly interested in the condos at Crosspointe. It seems that a 2 bd/1 ba typically goes for around 225k. asked by Cee

Hi Cee. You are right...in the past 12 months, four 2 bed, 1 bath have sold ranging... read more answered by Glenn & Jill…