Summit, New Jersey Offers Residents Quaint, Small Town Living With Plenty to Do

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Today’s video was recorded as I stood among the trees and cool breeze of the Summit Arboretum. If you look around, you will see plenty of locals enjoying the gardens, having picnics, spending a gorgeous day outside.

Nestled comfortably as a transportation hub that accesses all areas in the region through trains, Summit is one of the area's most sought after commuting towns. Gone are the days of living exclusively in the cramped quarters of a city – especially for families. Consider the schools system in Summit – this school district has consistently been voted among the best schools systems in the entire state of New Jersey!

There is plenty to keep you busy in Summit too – whether that means visiting the many restaurants, enjoying the pleasant weather in the backdrop of some amazing parks and recreational facilities or experiencing the history and charm of a colonial town.

For residents that like to live in a relatively quiet community while still living the hustle and bustle of city life there is easy access to other cities via the MidTOWN DIRECT train line – getting you to Penn Station is under 40 minutes.

You will love the people, places and things to do here. If you are exploring places to move to and New Jersey in on the map – contact me today! I’d love to show you all the places I love around town in Summit! Call me at 973.214.0691 today.

Top Rated Schools In Millburn-Short Hills New Jersey Contributing Factor in Its Desirable Real Estate Location

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What are the things that make your list of important reasons to move to a certain locale?  Is it the type of people that live there?  Is it something more personal like the number of family or friends in the area? Are area shopping centers and other attractions desirable? Or is the integrity of the school system an important deciding factor?

As your trusted real estate advisor, I can tell you that one of the top reasons many buyers choose a particular vicinity is the quality of school system in the area. And when it comes to this, the Millburn-Short Hills area is top rated and second to none. In fact, rated the number 1 high school in the entire state of New Jersey by the New Jersey Monthly Magazine, residents are consistently proud to call out this distinction year after year.

The structure of the Millburn Township Public Schools is tiered with all schools leading to the renowned high school. This excellent district’s middle school houses all children that have come up from the five area elementary schools (two in Millburn and three in Short Hills).

I invite you to visit my website and see the area where I have included links to all the school websites (among other useful links) for your convenience. You can also click the school district’s site above in this article.

Our area is not limited to just the Millburn school system – in fact, there are many locales where you can ensure top rated, quality education for your children. To find out more about those, or the ones I have discussed in this article – contact me at my direct number 973.214.0691. And as always if you decide you would like to pursue purchasing a property in the area or if it is time to list your home on the market, I welcome your call and look forward to serving you!

Downsizing: When The Time Comes To Move Into A Smaller Home

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Are you considering downsizing from your home and moving into something more small and manageable?  What are the circumstances behind that consideration?  Becoming an empty nester is one of the many things that lead homeowners to want to downsize.  Is maintenance becoming too much to handle and you would rather let someone else handle all that?  No matter what the reason, countless Americans each year are making the commitment to sell their existing home and move into something smaller.

But a lot of people are also having a hard time actually implementing that commitment. What are some of the reasons to expedite this life-changing event?  You will not only save money on tax payments, but your utility bills will be more manageable and mortgage payments smaller. And in cases where homeowners will be moving to a condominium or cooperative, there will be a lot more time and energy once you have freed up the need to maintain your property.

Here are some of the ways you can get stuck in the process and how you can manage each situation. Once all is said and done, you will finally be able to focus on the more important things in life!

Not Knowing Where Or How You Will Go

For many homeowners the sheer idea of having to move from their home elicits fear and uncertainty. If you live in an area where there may not be a lot of options for downsizers, what are you to do to find a smaller place?  Usually people moving from a larger home into a smaller one have a lot of stuff to deal with before the move.

The solution is to meet with a Realtor that will prepare a list of properties ideal for your situation. Whether it is a condo with extra storage or a community designed to accommodate certain age groups – your Realtor can steer you to suitable properties in your desired location.

Unsure About How Much You Can Spend On a Downsize

In most cases when a homeowner makes the decision to downsize they will utilize the equity in their existing home to purchase the new property. But if you have lived in the home for ten, twenty, thirty or even longer than that – chances are you have little idea of what you can actually afford. This can also impact your decision of where you want to move.

Contact your real estate agent for a customized assessment (also called a CMA) of what you will likely be able to sell your home for in today’s market. Once you know what you can expect, looking at other homes in the area that recently sold, you will have a better idea of what you can afford.

Accepting That You Will Need to Reduce Your Stuff

This is the hardest step for most people making the decision to move to a smaller home. After living in one home for years and years, there is a lot of stuff to deal with that must be managed. Some items will of course be of sentimental value, others are things you just can’t bring yourself to get rid of and still other things might be items of another family member that has moved away.

The best way to deal with this situation is to make the commitment to downsize and then undergo a cleanup operation. Either you can hire a professional organizer or set up four categories and organize your things by the labels “Keep”, “Donate”, “Sell” and “Trash”. Your real estate agent can put you in touch with various professionals to help you manage this undertaking whether through estate sales, auctions, donation centers or other avenues.
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For help with these or anything else related to your real estate and home life goals, contact me today!