Fairfield, NJ

Knock! Knock! You've Got Neighbors - What did that house SELL for?

Gina Chirico Essex County Real Estate's Bi-Weekly Market Report of WHAT SOLD in the West Essex School District of Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell and Roseland has become even more popular than Gina Chirico Essex County Real Estate Market Reports because when a home sells in a town, community, neighborhood or school district everyone ponders the same question: What did that house sell for? When I refer to "everyone" -- I mean EVERYONE! It doesn't matter if you're buying, if you're selling, if you're a neighbor up the street, the mailman, the business owner in the center of town -- it doesn't matter!! EVERYONE wants to know WHAT DID THAT HOUSE SELL FOR?

Bi-Weekly Real Estate Market Report of What SOLD in the West Essex School District of Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell and Roseland from February 16, 2012 - February 29, 2012:

West Essex at a Glance ~ Essex County Real Estate Market Report for the West Essex School District of Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell and Roseland

Essex County Real Estate Market Report for the West Essex Regional School District for February 2012:

• Active Listings: 184
• Pending Properties: 17
• 9% of the total homes for sale in the West Essex Regional School District went under contract in February
• Months Supply on the Market: 11

Essex Fells Real Estate Market Report for February 2012:

• Active Listings: 20
• Pending Properties: 1
• Absorption Ratio: Less than 1% of the homes for sale in Essex Fells went under contract in February 2012
• Months Supply: 20

Fairfield Real Estate Market Report for February 2012:

• Active Listings: 69
• Pending Properties: 7
• Absorption Ratio: 1% of the homes for sale in Fairfield went under contract in February 2012
• Months Supply: 10
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North Caldwell Real Estate Market Report for February 2012:

• Active Listings: 54
• Pending Properties: 7
• Absorption Ratio: 12% of the homes for sale in North Caldwell went under contract in February 2012
• Months Supply: 8

Roseland Real Estate Market Report for February 2012:

• Active Listings: 41
• Pending Properties: 2
• Absorption Ratio: 5% of the homes for sale in Roseland went under contract in February 2012
• Months Supply: 21

Change in the Real Estate Market for West Essex School District of Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell and Roseland

The most important factors in determining change in the real estate market for West Essex School District of Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell and Roseland is by looking at the Pending Properties a/k/a Under Contract properties and Absorption Ratio.

Pending/Under contract properties determine future closes and if listing levels remain steady, you will see a future rise or fall in the Absorption Ratio and Months Supply. The Absorption Ratio is the percentage of homes absorbed within the current inventory of unsold homes and the Months Supply is how long it would take to absorb all the inventory in a particular market if sales rate is stable and no new listings come on the market.

If you have any questions or need clarification regarding my Essex County Real Estate Market Reports, please email Essex County Real Estate Market Reports.

If you would like your own neighborhood to get a monthly or yearly Essex County Real Estate Market Report, email Essex County Real Estate Market Reports too!

The important thing about Essex County Real Estate Market Reports is that you need to make sure you understand what type of market you are selling your Essex County home in or buying in in order to understand where you should price your home or make your offer at. If you really want it to sell or really want to buy understanding the LOCAL Essex County Real Estate market is important.

Originally posted at Gina Chirico Real Estate West Essex Market Report

Homes for Sale in Fairfield New Jersey under $400,000

If you are looking to buy a home for sale in Fairfield New Jersey under $400,000, there are currently 13 homes for sale in Fairfield priced between $300,000 and $400,000. See Homes for sale in Fairfield, New Jersey under $300,000.

Disclosure: All Information in this post was obtained from GSMLS for single family detached homes for sale in Fairfield, NJ. Deemed Reliable - Not Guaranteed.

Out of the 13 homes for sale in Fairfield, New Jersey under $400,000, two homes are short sales and require lender approval.

If you are buying a home in Fairfield, New Jersey, contact Fairfield Real Estate Agent Gina Chirico ~ I don't just sell homes in Fairfield, New Jersey - I LIVE HERE TOO! Active homes for sale in Fairfield, New Jersey range in price from $79,000 - $1.1 million. There's a home for everyone in Fairfield, New Jersey.

Homes for Sale in Fairfield New Jersey under $300,000

If you are looking to buy a home for sale in Fairfield New Jersey under $300,000, there are currently 8 homes for sale in Fairfield priced under $300,000.

• FIVE out of the eight homes for sale in Fairfield, New Jersey under $300,000 are short sales and require lender approval.
• ONE of the homes is bank owned ("REO").
• TWO out of the eight homes for sale under $300,000 in Fairfield do NOT require lender approval.
• A couple of the homes listed above do have water damage.

In the past 6 months 3 homes priced under $300,000 sold in Fairfield, New Jersey.

• ONE out of the three homes priced under $300,000 SOLD in Fairfield, New Jersey was a short sale where lender approval was required.
• ONE of the homes suffered water damage and was sold as is.

If you are buying a home in Fairfield, New Jersey, contact Fairfield Real Estate Agent Gina Chirico ~ I don't just sell homes in Fairfield, New Jersey - I LIVE HERE TOO! Active homes for sale in Fairfield, New Jersey range in price from $79,000 - $1.1 million. Here are homes for sale in Fairfield, New Jersey under $400,000. There's a home for everyone in Fairfield, New Jersey.

Calling ALL DOGS AND CATS THAT LIVE IN FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY its time to renew your license with the Township of Fairfield beginning on January 3, 2012. All dogs and cats that live in Fairfield New Jersey that are currently licensced should be receiving a renewal slip in the mail. If your dog or cat lives in Fairfield, New Jersey is not currently licensed then you will need to complete the Fairfield Dog/Cat License Application and return it to Township of Fairfield, Municipal Clerk's Office, 230 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, New Jersey. The fees for licensing your dog and cat in Fairfield, NJ are:

Dogs that live in Fairfield, New Jersey ~

Spayed/neutered = $15.00 each dog

NOT spayed/neutered = $18.00 each dog

Cats that live in Fairfield, New Jersey ~

Spayed/neutered = $5.00 for 1st cat + $3.00 each additional cat

NOT spayed/neutered = $8.00 for 1st cat + $6.00 each additional cat

Proof of rabies vaccine good through October 31, 2012 or later and written proof of spay/neuter (if applicable). All dogs and cats that live in Fairfield must be licensed by March 31, 2012 to avoid the $3.00 late fee.

Finding the perfect home in Fairfield, New Jersey for every dog, cat and their two-legged family members.

Keeping Food Safe During and After Hurricane Irene

Fairfield, New Jersey is expecting Hurricane Irene to hit at some point between Saturday night and Sunday. The hurricane force winds and heavy rain may cause power outages and flooding in our area. Power outages and flooding can contaminate food so its important to keep food safe during and after Hurricane Irene. You'll need to throw away any food that may not be safe to eat. When in doubt - throw it out!

• If it has an unusual odor, color or texture - throw it away.
• Throw away perishable foods (including meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers) that have been above 40°F for two hours or more.
• Thawed foods that contain ice crystals or are 40°F or below can be refrozen or cooked.
• Throw away any canned foods that are bulging, opened or damaged, or those that came in contact with flood water.
• Food containers with screw-caps, snap-lids, crimped caps, twist caps, flip tops, snap-open and home canned foods should be discarded if they have come into contact with floodwater. They cannot be disinfected.
• Do not use contaminated water to wash dishes, brush your teeth, wash and prepare food, wash your hands, make ice or make baby formula. Do not drink contaminated water! If you handle food, use alcohol based hand sanitizer.
• During a power outage and/or at the first sign of light flickering, keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed. Only open them if its absolutely necessary and then immediately close it again.

For more information regarding hurricane preparedness and keeping food safe, visit: http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html; http://www.state.nj.us/health/er/natural.shtml and/or http://www.fema.gov/.

Keeping food safe during and after Hurricane Irene is important but YOUR SAFETY is more important.

STAY SAFE and WHEN IN DOUBT - THROW IT OUT!!!!!