For a complete list of all homes for sale in Cranford NJ in all price ranges that will be emailed directly to you WITHOUT having to speak to an agent...log onto: www.NJAreaRealEstate.com No calls...no hassles...just the information you are seeking emailed directly to you. When you're ready to buy, call us, when you're just looking, we know you don't want to be bothered. Happy House Hunting! Sean Carroll - Realtor, Associate RE/MAX Classic Group 908-898-0800 - office 10/21/2009

Cranford NJ Real Estate Market News..."What's Happening Out There?"   With all of the news media reports about the ‘national' economy, and the ‘national' real estate market, it is very difficult to decipher exactly what that means for towns like Cranford. There really is no such thing as a "national" real estate market, as people who purchase homes in a community often work in that community, or within commuting distance. This means that they earn money locally, and usually spend that money locally.  The national media often reports on national statistics, and while they can be helpful to uncover trends in the macro-economy, it is important to understand that the Real Estate market, and even the economy are highly localized, and can vary tremendously from one state to the next, or even ... 09/16/2009

Team Carroll is very proud to share our new community pages specifically designed to help you learn more about the lovely communities we serve. Today, our spotlight is on Cranford. Click the link below to check out some great information about Cranford, NJ, and a bit about real estate in the area. Cranford NJ Community Page Thanks for reading!       09/14/2009

Hey everyone. The community choir I am involved with is always looking for members who want to share in the joy of singing. We are especially in need of tenors and basses, but sopranos and altos are always welcome to audition. Let me know if you know anyone who might be interested!                                                          The Celebration Singers to Hold Auditions    The Celebration Singers, a fifty-member mixed chorus, will hold auditions on August 18 and 25, from 7 PM to 9PM at the Cranford United Methodist at Walnut and Lincoln Avenues in Cranford.  Director Sean Berg encourages interested tenors especially to try out.  The choir, open to singers 18 years of age and older, rehearses on Tuesdays from 8 to 10 PM.  According to the choir's president, Regina Bielen, "Our g... 07/30/2009

 Gone are the days of calling the neighbor's daughter to babysit. At least, without her having the proper credentials. Childcare on all levels is important. When education on childcare can be obtained, it should be embraced, because it only enhances the provider's knowledge. Case in point, the Red Cross Babysitting Course offered May 16, 2009, 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., in conference rooms A & B at the Somerset Medical Center. The course is geared for youth ages 11 -15. The objective is to provide them with skill sets essential to provide safe and responsible care in the absence of parents or guardians. The training is designed to foster leadership skills, professionalism, basic care, safety, safe play and first aid. Upon completion the student will receive a certificate and an illustra... 05/04/2009

As I shared in my blog last week, the biggest factor affecting the Cranford NJ Real Estate market right now is inventory. While plenty of homes are starting to go under contract and close, we currently have 98 homes on the market, which is about double what was for sale during the peak of the market in 2005. This means that buyers have tremendous choice, and sellers who price correctly will sell if they are the best looking property in that range. There are, unfortunately, a lot of homes on the market though that have been for sale for a long time, as they are just not priced right. For a complete list of homes for sale in Cranford NJ, and other fantastic towns, logon to: http://www.NJAreaRealEstate.com Sean Carroll - Realtor, Sales Associate RE/MAX Classic Group 908-898-0800 04/23/2009

Here are the raw numbers for Cranford NJ for the 2 month period from December 1 through January 31. Later this week, I will be posting the 4th quarter numbers and comparing that quarter to the 3rd quarter and the 4th quarter from a year ago, so you can see where are market is, and maybe even where it is going. Here is the data for those 2 months: Closed Sales: 18 Avg. Sales Price: $429,205 Avg. Final List Price: $459,227 List to Sale Price Ratio: 93.4% (this is as low as I've seen this number in a while, indicating a very sharp decline in home prices in the 4th quarter, like I shared in prior blogs) Avg. Days on Market: 74 Check back for more numbers soon for other towns, and for the quarterly reports and comparisons! Thanks for reading. www.TeamCarrollNJ.com 02/03/2009

This weekend, the Cranford, NJ based Celebration Singers will be performing their annual Winter Concert at the Harvest Training Center on Myrtle Avenue in Cranford, NJ. The concert begins at 8:15 P.M. and tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for seniors and children. The program features the adult choir and children's choir, as well as a combined number at the end of the program. Come get into the holiday spirit and see your favorite Realtor (me) on stage performing with the group. For more information, contact me, or logon to the website below. www.Celebration-Singers.org Thanks for reading. Sean Carroll RE/MAX Classic Group www.TeamCarrollNJ.com 12/02/2008

Here are the raw numbers for Cranford, NJ Real Estate for the Month Ending October 31, 2008. Average Sales Price: $468,384 Average Days on Market: 76 Average List to Sale Price Ratio: 97% Closed Transactions: 19 The sales activity declined from prior months, as the financial news in September caused buyer activity to decline sharply due to uncertainty. There were still a good number of closings for the fall, but I anticipate this 4th quarter total to be much less than a year ago. Check back for year over year comparisons, as well as quarterly comparisons, so we can see where we are in the market trends. Buyers: Opportunities to buy into this great town of Cranford are many. But you have to act quickly on the well priced homes, as motivated sellers are already building in the market corr... 11/17/2008

We are pleased to announce that in response to consumer feedback, we have re-tooled our website to allow you to search all the listings available in the Multiple Listing service with just a few short clicks To search ALL listings at your leisure, CLICK HERE and you will be on your way in less than a few minutes. You will simply need to provide a login name (email address) and you will be sent a password for you to log back in. We look forward to continuing to serve your real estate needs!   10/29/2008

While I will be publishing the actual numbers in about 2 weeks for Sept. and October, I wanted to give all of you readers a "heads up" on what's happening out there in the Cranford area. For 2 years I've been telling you that our market has been holding fairly steady in terms of buyer activity, especially compared to such markets as South Florida and California. Well lately for the first time in a while we have seen a dropoff of homes going under contract. I attribute this primarily to the tightening credit standards, and few folks being able to qualify. So...is this bad news??? Depends on how you view it, and what your situation is. Here is how it affects you: Buyers: if you have an excellent credit rating and a healthy down payment THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUY because you will c... 10/22/2008

Disney Dave let me know yesterday of an exciting new cruise program offered by Disney. For those of you who are disney fanatics, or want to explore another aspect of Disney besides the parks, here is what Dave Weichert from Magical Travel has to say this month: Introducing Northern European Capitals and Mediterranean Cruises.Start planning now...bookings begin October 14. Please contact me at disneydavew@verizon.net�or call 908-709-4199. There is nothing like these cruises. You get the Disney Cruise Line experience with fantastic new ports of call. DISNEY EUROPEAN CRUISES Disney Cruise Line offers a family vacation thousands of years in the making. Experience the timeless allure of historic Europe, with Disney as your guide. Explore quaint seaside villages and tour cosmopolitan cities, ... 10/07/2008

As I blogged about yesterday. I am proud to have completed the CDPE training. I am more passionate than ever about helping homeowners avoid foreclosure, and share with them other options that are far less devastating both financially and emotionally. To tell you a little more about what a CDPE designation means for you the consumer, here is what the developers of the program have to say. This is not just a 2 hour seminar, this is not a gimmick, this is an intensive training program, and an incredible network of agents equally passionate about helping each other help homeowners, AND helping their own clients. What Is a CDPE? The Developers of the Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation (CDPE) believe that in almost all cases the best person for a homeowner in distress to speak w... 10/04/2008

Cranford is a suburban NYC community with a population of about 23,000 people. The town has an excellent school system, and a quaint downtown area, which is in the process of revitalization - including new condominiums and retail establishments. The Rahway River runs through Cranford, which provides beautiful park-like settings throughout the town, as well as fresh water fishing, and canoeing opportunities for both residents and visitors. The town sits on the Raritan Valley Train Line of NJ Transit, and commuters can access New York City via a transfer to the PATH train or Northeast Corridor at Newark Penn Station. For more information: www.Cranford.com www.TeamCarrollNJ.com   10/04/2008

Known at the turn of the century as the Venice of New Jersey, the Union County Township of Cranford grew up around the meandering Rahway River. Cranford is home to Union County College and is about a half hour commute to the city by car, bus or from the Cranford train station.             CRANFORDKnown at the turn of the century as the Venice of New Jersey, the Union County Township of Cranford grew up around the meandering Rahway River. In 1720, John Crane of nearby Elizabeth Towne (now Elizabeth) built a grist mill on the north side of a ford in the river and a sawmill on the south side. That mill at Crane's Ford provided grain for Washington's troops during the Revolution. Cranford remained a small village until 1838, when the Elizabethtown & Somerville Railroad made it accessible to... 09/21/2008

As the financial markets continue their roller coaster today, I thought it would be appropriate to let all of you know that we at Team Carroll are more committed than ever to help you and those you know with their real estate needs. While we of course work with traditional purchase and listing transactions, we are focusing on helping "distressed" property owners now, and are in the process of getting even more specialized training in this area. What does this mean? It means that while many Realtors are running from listing homes that are in pre-foreclosure, or require a negotiation with their lender to allow a "short sale", we are actively seeking these homeowners. Why? Because foreclosure is bad for everyone involved, and we want homeowners to know that they have other options. So, if ... 09/19/2008

Hello again. With all of the messy news out of Wall Street the past few days, and seemingly centered around fancy terms such as "credit default swaps" and "mortgage backed securities" - what does it mean for you? I decided it was time for me to look at the numbers mid month, as I believe that the market now is far too volatile to check just once per month. What I saw is this: Inventory in Cranford has risen from 83 homes for sale a month ago, to 91 homes for sale today Sold listings between August 1 and August 18 numbered 13, while there have only been 4 closing since September 1st. Not many homes have gone into attorney review in Cranford this month, which tells me there have been fewer accepted offers than is typically the case. So..what do I think??? Well, I am not a psychic, nor am ... 09/17/2008

Here are the raw numbers for Cranford, NJ Real Estate for the Month Ending August 31, 2008. Average Sales Price: $470,950 Average Days on Market: 63 Average List to Sale Price Ratio: 96.1% Closed Transactions: 24 The sales activity remained consistent with July's numbers, as this has been overall a very healthy summer for Cranford, NJ real estate sales in terms of closed transactions. Check back for year over year comparisons, as well as quarterly comparisons, so we can see where we are in the market trends. Buyers: Opportunities to buy into this great town of Cranford are many. But you have to act quickly on the well priced homes, as motivated sellers are already building in the market correction to their list prices!!! Sellers: Get good, honest pricing advice from your Realtor, and le... 09/12/2008

Today, after a lot of work for everyone involved, buyers, sellers, agents, attorneys, lenders, and banks, Team Carroll helped another family avoid a foreclosure by succesfully closing a short sale in Cranford, NJ. Thanks to my active rain blog, these clients found me after listing with 2 other Realtors, and hired me to help them with their short sale. We got the property under contract in less than a month, and through some lending challenges, the buyers agent and I along with both attorneys, kept things moving ahead. If you are facing foreclosure, or need to sell your house but owe more than its worth, don't give up. CALL US!! We want to help. Nothing gives me a better feeling than helping people, and preventing a foreclosure is good for everyone. Thanks for reading. Happy Labor Day! S... 08/29/2008

If you are behind on your house payments, and/or you need to sell your house, but like many people owe more on the home than its worth, don't panic, and don't walk away! Let Team Carroll help you. We are specializing in helping homeowners like you sell their homes and complete a "Short Sale" with your lender. We will negotiate with the bank for you, walk you through the entire process, and make our best effort to get the bank to accept a fair offer for your home, and avoid foreclosure. There are options, give us a try! For more information, contact us today! Sean Carroll - Realtor. Team Leader "Team Carroll" www.TeamCarrollNJ.com   08/28/2008