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Cranford, NJ Real Estate News

By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
Cranford remains one of the most sought after towns in Union County. Here's what's been happening in the Cranford real estate market this spring.InventoryThere were 75 homes offered for sale in Cranford in April and 15 homes were sold. Continued low inventory and high sales drives up prices.PricesThe average sale price of a home sold in Cranford in April was $480,660, slightly lower than the 12 month average of $492,446. As inventory continues to shrink, it's reasonable to expect that prices will go up.Days on MarketThe homes that were sold in April in Cranford had been on the market for an average of 30 days - fast even by Cranford standards.  What this means for buyers: Be educated. Learn what kind of home you want. Decide with your family members what you need in a home and what you ...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
Happy New Year!As 2017 comes to a close, let's look back on the year in Cranford real estate and see how the 2017 real estate market in Cranford compares to previous years.InventoryCranford home buyers had slim pickings in 2017 with an average of only 77 homes on the market at any given time. This is by far the lowest average inventory Cranford has had for many years - back in 2015, the monthly average inventory was 105 houses!   Despite the low inventory, buyers still managed to make a few deals this year. A total of 271 homes were sold in 2017 - more than any of the previous 5 years. Of course, as sales increase in pace, inventory will continue to drop and, before you know it, we have a strong sellers market here in Cranford. PricesThe average list price in Cranford in 2017 was $516,2...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
Homeowners and home buyers in Cranford are smart to learn about the real estate market to help make an informed decision about when to buy and sell a home in Cranford.Here’s what’s been happening lately.Inventory: 23 homes were sold in Cranford in September - compared to 31 in September of 2016. 82 homes were offered for sale in Cranford in June - compared to 89 in August and 96 in September of 2016. As inventory shrinks, demand for homes usually increases. This can help to raise prices and/or shorten the length of time homes are on the market. Prices: Average sale price in Cranford in September was $499,895 - compared to the 12 month average of $477,644 and compared to the average sale price in August of $529,591. Average list price in Cranford in September was $513,004 - compare to th...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
Homeowners and home buyers in Cranford are smart to learn about the real estate market to help make an informed decision about when to buy and sell a home in Cranford.Here’s what’s been happening lately.Inventory: 26 homes were sold in Cranford in June- compare to 32 in June, 2016. 87 homes were offered for sale in Cranford in June - compared to 109 in June of 2016 As inventory shrinks, demand for homes usually increases. This can help to raise prices and/or shorten the length of time homes are on the market. Prices: Average sale price in Cranford in June was $491,115 - compare to the 12 month average of $463,830. Average list price in Cranford in June was $541,049 - compare to the 12 month average of $513,281. Consumer confidence helps increase prices. Cranford remains one of the hotte...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
Got a Cranford Teen? Here are the wonderful opportunities available for your teen this summer! Summer Reading Program - each book you read will earn you a raffle ticket which can be used to win prizes at the End-of-Summer-Reading Party on Wednesday, August 9th at 2pm. To sign up for Summer Reading, click here. To update your Activity Log, click here. Tuesday Films - The Cranford Library will host free films for teens on Tuesdays at 2PM. July 11 - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children July 18 - Suicide Squad July 25 - Princess Mononoke August 1 - The Maze Runner August 8 - Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice Game On - Video games, board games, and cards games are available for teens every Wednesday at 2pm. Chess Club - Compete or teach younger children how to play on Tuesday, July...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
  38 Concord St Cranford NJ 07016   MUST SEE! Large 4 bedroom,3 bath Split featuring an in-law suite,open floor plan,hardwood floors,beautiful yard and much more! Just refinish the hardwood and move right in! NOT in a flood zone!!! 3rd Floor has an in-law suite with a full bathroom. Completely fenced rear yard. 2 zone furnace,installed in 2012. Newer siding and windows with lifetime warranty. 1 year Home Warranty included for the buyer. PROPERTY DETAILS MLS ID 3393381 $445,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Square Feet: 4510   Wayne Zuhl Hallmark Realtors C:908-917-4189 wayne@hallmarkrealtors.com Virtual Tour Property Website Brochure    
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
Homeowners and home buyers in Cranford are smart to learn about the real estate market to help make an informed decision about when to buy and sell a home in Cranford.Here’s what’s been happening lately.Inventory: 29 homes were sold in Cranford in May - compare to 14 in May, 2016. 88 homes were offered for sale in Cranford in May - compared to 96 in May of 2016 As inventory shrinks, demand for homes usually increases. This can help to raise prices and/or shorten the length of time homes are on the market. Prices: Average sale price in Cranford in May was $502,552 - compare to the 12 month average of $457,935. Average list price in Cranford in May was $539,420 - compare to the 12 month average of $510,852. Consumer confidence helps increase prices. Cranford remains one of the hottest com...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
A new price for the home at38 Concord Street in Cranford!This home is a MUST SEE, large, 4 bedroom, 3 bath split level home features an in-law suite, multi-zone heating, 2 living rooms, 2 car garage, LOTS of storage space.  Located near Unami Park, downtown Cranford, the train station, shopping and restaurants.  Easy access to the Garden State Parkway and mass transit. The home has been freshly painted and many of the floors are hardwood. Some of the hardwood has been under carpet for more than 40 years and may need to be refinished.  There's a fully fenced rear yard, newer windows, siding and furnace.  A one year home warranty is included for the buyer!NOT in a flood zone.Price Reduced to only $445,900!!!  Contact Team Zuhl for more information or to schedule a showing.
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
Their newest listingat38 Concord Street in Cranford!This home is a MUST SEE, large, 4 bedroom, 3 bath split level home features an in-law suite, multi-zone heating, 2 living rooms, 2 car garage, LOTS of storage space.  Located near Unami Park, downtown Cranford, the train station, shopping and restaurants.  Easy access to the Garden State Parkway and mass transit. The home has been freshly painted and many of the floors are hardwood. Some of the hardwood has been under carpet for more than 40 years and may need to be refinished.NOT in a flood zone.Priced to sell at only $479,000!!!  Contact Team Zuhl for more information or to schedule a showing. 
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
  We took this picture at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. There are hiking paths with a fitness trail around the lake and through the woods. Kids ride their bikes around the lake and fish in it in the summer. There’s a nice sized playground and fields for soccer and baseball. There's also plenty of parking and clean bathrooms.  
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
If you're interested in buying or selling a home in Cranford, here's what you need to know about the Cranford real estate market this spring. To read earlier posts about the Cranford Real Estate market, please click here. To contact us, please call us at 908-917-4189.
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
 Home prices around the Country are up this month and Cranford is no exception!Seventy nine homes were listed for sale in Cranford in March, compared to 87 homes listed in March of 2016. A decreasing inventory often results in increased prices.                   There are currently 45 homes offered for sale in Cranford. Of those homes, more than half are listed at prices above $500,000.      The average sale price of a home in Cranford in March was $484,654, up 12% since March of 2016.The big real estate story in Union County last summer was the speed at which Cranford homes were selling. Bidding wars and homes being sold in under a week were commonplace. How has that situation changed? Things slowed down a little this winter and the average Days on Market in March was 55 days. It's goi...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
If you own a home in Cranford, or if you want to own a home in Cranford, this is the place to be for information about real estate values this winter.Inventory: There are currently 74 single family homes are currently  offered for sale in Cranford representing a drop in inventory to the lowest we’ve seen in Cranford since February. The current listings range in price from $173,900 to $1,275,000.  Fifteen homes were sold in November at an average sale price of $445,933.This graph shows inventory and sales for the past 4 years.The blue line represents the active inventory in cranford month by month. There are seasonal trends with inventory typically increasing in the summer and decreasing each winter. This summer’s inventory never hit the peak that previous years experienced, largely beca...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
If you own a home in Cranford, or if you want to own a home in Cranford, this is the place to be for information about real estate values this summer.Inventory: There are currently 93 single family homes are currently  offered for sale in cranford representing a drop in inventory compared to the summer high of 109 homes. The current listings range in price from $173,900 to $1,275,000.  Twenty homes were sold in October at an average sale price of $442,033.This summer’s inventory never hit the peak that previous years experienced, largely because homes in Cranford were selling so quickly that the inventory didn’t have a chance to accumulate.For more information or to search recently listed homes, click here.Prices:  In October of 2016, the average sold home was sold for $442,033, slightl...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
The housing market is thriving in Cranford!  Many homes are on the market for only a few days before the bidding wars start.Buyers and sellers in Cranford need to understand the current real estate market in Cranford and be able to compare it to the past real estate market to identify any trends or patterns that may impact their home purchase or sale. This is what you need to know for October, 2016.Inventory: There are currently 93 homes offered for sale in Cranford. Thirty one homes were sold in September.  You can see from the graph below that inventory in Cranford varies seasonally. This summer's inventory did not reach the highs that we've seen in earlier years which created a strong sellers market in Cranford in which homes were selling quickly.  Prices: The average home sold in Cr...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
Team Zuhl&Are proud to announce that the homeat70 Osborne PlaceIn CranfordHas SOLD!!!This lovely 4 bedroom, 1.1 bath Cape Cod style home has been redone on the interior.  We are hopeful that the new owners will enjoy their new home and Cranford living.  Conveniently located near shopping, mass transit and easy access to the Garden State Parkway.  In move in condition!  Low taxes!  The home has SOLD for $390,000 in 83 days!!!  That is great considering that it was listed for $399,000 and sold for 98% of the list price!    So if you or someone you know wants to get their home SOLD for the most money in the shortest time possible, have them contact Team Zuhl.Remember with Team Zuhl, everything we touch turns to SOLD!!!
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
The Township of Cranford is nearly 5 square miles located exactly in the middle of Union County.First incorporated as a town in 1871, Cranford is still a thriving and growing community.  In the late 1800's through the first few decades of the 1900's, Cranford was a resort destination.  With railroad access to and from New York City, many wealthy city dwellers would spend summers in Cranford, enjoying the warm days along the Rahway River.  Many of the early residents of Cranford were wealthy commuters that worked in New York City.  Today, commuting into New York City is easy from Cranford with several bus routes as well as trains running to Newark-Penn all day and New York-Penn during non-peak hours.Today the town has a population of just over 22,000.  It is home to main campus of Union ...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
On Tuesday, September 6th Wayne Zuhl from Hallmark Realtors, Denise Stark from Capital One Mortgage, Jerry Yao from Clear Skies Title, Gary Carvalho from Prudential Insurance and Real Estate Attorney Carolyn Kropp were the speakers at a Home Buying Workshop.  The event was generously hosted by Jane Ann Carvalho of Clear Touch Massage.  There were seventeen people in attendance (not counting the host or speakers) and it was a fun and informative event.  Each speaker presented for 10 to12 minutes and then took questions.  At the end of the event, the speakers all answered questions and spoke one to one with many attendees.  Most of the presenters had some kind of handout or giveaway and all the attendees left with a LOT more knowledge about the home buying process.Similar workshops are pl...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
The first step for home buyers and home sellers in Cranford is to educate themselves on the real estate market conditions in Cranford. Here’s what you need to know for September, 2016. Inventory: 100 homes actively listed (click here to search) 25 homes sold in September   Prices: Average sale price – $438,687 Average list price – $510,949 Days on Market Average for September – 51 days What does all this mean to a home buyer or home seller in Cranford?   For more information, go to SellMyCranfordHome.com or contact Team Zuhl at 908-917-4189! We’re happy to help you take the next step in buying and selling your Cranford home.
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
Do you have too much house? If the kids have moved out and cleaning 3 bathrooms, mowing the lawn, and heating and cooling 4 bedrooms is getting old, then it might be time to downsize. Downsizing is not for everyone. There are many reasons people choose to keep the family homestead. Perhaps the kids have move far away and you want to maintain guest rooms for them. Perhaps your location is ideal for your job and you’re not ready to retire. Maybe the kids live close and you want to stay near them. After the real estate bust, some homeowners who might have been ready to downsize postponed doing it until their home regained its market value. With market improvements for several years, you might be surprised at how much your home is worth. A simple phone call to a professional real estate age...
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