Alternately I could buy and occupy a condo in Jersey City or Hoboken which would give me a bit more breathing room financially.

Considering that she didn't drive, deciding to do this in the New Jersey suburbs seems a odd choice.

Our company is located in Yonkers, New York which is in Westchester County, but we own properties throughout Westchester, The Bronx, Connecticut and New Jersey.

North Jersey holding strong at 0% to -0.5% appreciation.

Hello everyone,
I'm a newbie located in Northern NJ. I've been reading up and learning
via forums like this etc. Anyone from NJ that is willing to help out or needs help, please let me know.

Thanks,

Jim

I am in central jersey house on average are 350K and thats on the low end 27k (shakes head) my car was more

You could save up the money and invest in a lower cost area than New Jersey.

Agent and maybe have him come look at it.As far as my background, I bought and sold some old homes in New Jersey in my younger years.

thanks for the tips guys i appreciate it...just for the record i am located at the jersey shore(toms river area)..i am willing to travel up to a 50 mile radius..mike

Upcoming area of New Jersey Essex County.Single Family: 3 bedrooms 1 & 1/2 bathsAsking: $180k [negotiable]Repairs: $25 - 3okBasement is unfinished, kitchen needs updating and kitchen ceiling needs repair do to plumbing work done.