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Hudson Bergen Light Rail

Published Apr 30, 2006 by Judy Marciano.














What is the light rail and why was it so important to have one in Hudson County?
The light rail is an electrically powered transit system put in place as an alternative commuting option. Some people compare it to an earlier time when trolley cars moved through the local streets. In this densely populated area, particularly in the vicinity of the Hudson River crossings, a system had to be put in place to try to relieve congestion and to support the development along the Hudson River.
Currently there active stations in the following cities - North Bergen (1), Union City (1), Weehawken (2), Hoboken (3), Jersey City (13), Bayonne (3)
If you haven't experienced it yet, go take a ride on the light rail, you can get a schedule and more detailed information on the NJ Transit website http://www.njtransit.com/sf_lr.shtml

hoboken condo inventory update

Published Apr 29, 2006 by Judy Marciano.


















Prices are stabilizing and buyers have more to choose from this Spring vs. the Spring inventory of last year. See below for an update on the current condo inventory in Hoboken:

studio = 17 units
median price = $298,000

one bedroom = 156 units
median price = $425,250

two bedroom = 264 units
median price = $626,500

three bedroom = 34 units
median price = $677,500

four bedroom = 4 units
median price = $1,019,000

information compiled on 4.29.06 from The Hudson County Multiple Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sole Search and Toots & Tallie

Published Apr 27, 2006 by Judy Marciano.

Grand opening today, Friday from 5-9 at 801 Washington St. in Hoboken


























Sole Search (designer shoes and accessories for men and women) introduces Toots & Tallie (contemporary womens clothing) Stop by to meet the owners and take a look at their great selection of the new Spring merchandise. Perfect opportunity to meet some new people, do some shopping and support a neighborhood business.

Caffeine

Published Apr 21, 2006 by Judy Marciano.


This building is now called the Hudson Tea, named after its original use as a manufacturing site for Lipton Tea. Right down the road is Maxwell Place, named after its original use as a coffee factory Both sites benefited from their position on the Hudson River allowing steam ships to come in right from the Atlantic Ocean. Also both companies quenched a need for caffeine which is still being fed through the many coffee shops in Hoboken today.

second shortest street in Hoboken

Published Apr 16, 2006 by Judy Marciano.














One of most prestigious streets in Hoboken is also one of the second shortest streets in Hoboken. I am referring to Castle Point Terrace (the first shortest is Willow Terrace). Castle Point Terrace is one block east of Hudson Street and runs from 8th to 10th Streets. It is a dead-end street which spills into the beautiful Elysian Park. It recently has seen sales of multi million dollar homes. There is currently a single family home for sale that is listed at $2,500,000 (and it needs work).
This street is near the Stevens Institute of Technology which is a college known for engineering. Stevens opened in 1870 and was founded by the Stevens family.

searching in Weehawken

Published Apr 12, 2006 by Judy Marciano.


















The response to my listing at 21 Liberty Place (single family) in Weehawken has been amazing, its only been listed for about a week and we already have several offers. Being featured in the real estate section of the New York Post on Saturday really generated a lot of additional interest for my open house on Sunday, and the gorgeous day was also a plus! And most importantly, 21 Liberty is a lovely home in a great location listed at a fair price.
So, I further explored Weehawken today, looking at a few other places near the Boulevard East. I went to a brokers open house to see two condo's (both one bedrooms), one had a beautiful NYC view, approx 575 sq ft and the other did not have a view but was slightly larger, approx 610 sq ft. The one with the view is listed at $319,000 and the other at $275,000. Neither had parking. Both were very nice apartments.
I also saw a single family home listed for $1,399,000 which was really spectacular, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 parking spaces, central air, lots of wonderful details through out.
I also took a look at a rental for a single family home with so many amazing NYC views from most of the house, they are asking $7500 per month to rent this home. If anyone would like more information on available properties in Weehawken (condo's or homes), feel free to contact me at jmarciano@patinarealty.com

inventory update

Published Apr 10, 2006 by Judy Marciano.



















Summary of active Hoboken Condo listings:

studio
total units = 15
ave. price = $315,000

one bedroom
total units = 146
ave. price = $417,688

two bedroom
total units = 260
ave. price = $634,563

three bedroom
total units = 36
ave. price = $756,991

four bedroom
total = 4
ave. price = $1,045,750

total active units = 461
total dollars = $262,134,218
average = $568,621


















information compiled from Hudson County Multiple Listing Service on 4.10.06, information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Millionaire tax

Published Apr 5, 2006 by Judy Marciano.



Any residential property in NJ valued at over a million dollars is subject to an additional amount of realty transfer tax of 1% of the full sales price of the property.

Spring time in Hoboken

Published by Judy Marciano.

snow in April??

Spring time in Weehawken

Published Apr 4, 2006 by Judy Marciano.


Sky Club and The Cliffs

Published Apr 1, 2006 by Judy Marciano.









took these photo's today during an appointment at the Sky Club in Hoboken, these pictures were taken from a unit in the Sky Club that faces the Cliffs in Jersey City

Liberty Place, Weehawken

Published by Judy Marciano.







new listing on Liberty Place in Weehawken, single family home built in 1910, remarkable details and lots of space in this 5 bedroom, 2 bath home with an enclosed front porch and private deck off kitchen leading to a lovely country garden. Endless possibilities with this spacious home only a half block away from the Boulevard East promenade. Asking $699,999, contact me if you are interested at www.jmarciano@patinarealty.com To see more photo's, you can go to www.judy.smugmug.com

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  • I'm Judy Marciano
  • From Hoboken, NJ, United States
  • Thanks for checking out my blog. I am a full time licensed NJ real estate agent in Hoboken at Empire Realty Group. As I go thru Hudson County each day, often I stop to take a picture. Feel free to contact me for any real estate assistance at jmarciano@empiregroup.com
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