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A Little Bit Of History About Union County New Jersey

06-30-09
Patricia Cornish NJ, New Homes, Pre Owned Homes
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Union County, New Jersey

From the 15th to 17th Centuries, the Dutch and English were drawn to this area -- then occupied by the Lenni Lenapi Indians (or Delaware tribe, as the Europeans called them) -- because of its incredibly easy access by sea. They developed the first colonial settlements in the area because of its natural beauty, vast abundance of fertile fields and natural resources, and offer of personal freedom. The development of the area was greatly helped by the criss-cross network of Indian trails, which became colonial roads and, centuries later, major highways.

In the historic Elizabethtown Purchase of 1664 -- the Lenni Lanapi gave a group of English settlers title to an immense tract of land that extended from the Raritan to the Passaic Rivers, and westward for over thirty miles.

(It is interesting to note that the Indians believed they were selling the rights to use the land for hunting, fishing, farming and such. The English concept of "owning" land was unknown to them at that time.) The purchase led to the first permanent English settlement in New Jersey. Elizabethtown was laid out along the Elizabeth River near the present Union County Courthouse. As the port of entry and first seat of New Jersey government, Elizabeth became a prominent and thriving economic center, and the leading settlement in the state. (It should also be noted that Warinanco and Matteo were two Indians whose names were later given to two County parks.)

In 1683, the General Assembly, meeting in Elizabethtown, divided East New Jersey into four counties: Bergen, Essex, Middlesex and Monmouth. What we know as Union County was originally a part of Essex County.

With the growth in population and continuous division and sale of land parcels, Elizabethtown's boundary lines continued to expand and divide. State legislature created the towns of Springfield (1793), Westfield (1794), Rahway (1804), Union (1808) and New Providence (1809).

The creation of Plainfield in 1847 fueled the movement to secede from Essex County, to create a new county better equipped to meet the needs of the southernmost towns. The animosities between Elizabethtown and Newark heightened in 1807 when Newark replaced Elizabethtown as Essex County's seat of justice, and gradually overcame Elizabethtown in economic importance. It accelerated when Elizabeth incorporated in 1855.

Union County Is Created

Union County was officially formed by state legislature on March 19th, 1857, (becoming effective on April 13, 1857). It was the last of New Jersey's counties to be created. Union County -- one of 17 counties in the nation to bear that name -- is the oldest of the group. While it is the second smallest of New Jersey's 21 counties (larger only than Hudson County), its half-million residents also make it the most densely populated. Again named as the County seat, Elizabethtown regained its historic economic prominence that was lost in the shadow of Newark.

Although no one is certain why the name "Union County" was chosen, some historians credit it to the growing Pre-Civil War concern to protect the federal union. Others believed it more reflected the local prediliction for independence and unity, for which the southern Essex County towns had long struggled. Whatever the reason, Union County residents at that time are often portrayed as being strongly united as they moved forward together to create an equitable and forward-looking County government.

As the seven original municipalities developed an industrial base and transportation infrastructure, they were broken apart and joined to create new townships, resulting in the Union County municipalities as we know them today. Linden was created in 1861 from parts of Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, with Clark following in 1864, set off from Rahway. Summit followed in 1869, Cranford in 1871, Roselle in 1894, Mountainside and Fanwood in 1895, Berkeley Heights in 1899, Roselle Park in 1901, Garwood in 1903, Kenilworth in 1907, Hillside in 1913, and Scotch Plains in 1917. Winfield Township was the last of Union County's 21 municipalities, joining the ranks in 1941. By 1930, the county's population was 200,000, having nearly doubled its population from the turn of the century.


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What are the prices of the homes selling in Summit, NJ?

06-20-09
Perri K. Feldman NJRealEstateWire.com
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Average list price of the 163 homes currently on the market in Summit, NJ is $1,187,509 (6% below 2008).

38 homes have gone Under Contract in the past 30 days...thus putting the Summit housing market about 19% behind 2008 in number of home sales pending.

8 Under $500,000
2 $501,000-$600,000
6 $601,000-$700,000
4 $701,000-$800,000
3 $801,000-$900,000
3 $901,000-$999,999
5 $1,000,000-$1,500,000
3 $1,500,001-$1,999,999
4 $2,000,000+

Real Estate Market Chart by Altos Research www.altosresearch.com

Why buy a home in Summit, NJ? NJ Magazine ranks Summit High School #20 in the state, the Midtown Direct Train Express puts you at Penn Station in twenty minutes and the vibrant downtown has shops/restaurants for your every need.

Contact Perri K. Feldman to learn more about living in Summit, NJ 973.650.4727 or Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.

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The 80's Dining Room Update

04-28-09
Home Staging NJ - Juliet Johnson
Home Staging NJ - Juliet Johnson: Home Stager in Short Hills, NJ
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Here we were --

DR before staging in Summit, NJ

and here's where we ended up --

DR staged in Summit, NJ

Don't professional photos make a difference? <grin>

Thanks, all, who contributed to the previous discussion. Showings have been brisk, with lots of great feedback. Unfortunately, the home is in a cluster of lovely homes in this price point, and while it competes favorably, it's not the leader of the pack yet. We need one or two others to sell first.

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Juliet Johnson Staging serves the luxury real estate market of suburban New Jersey with home staging and online web 2-0 marketing techniques, home staging

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Union/Somerset County, New Jersey Network Event

04-09-09
Victor M. Jaramillo- WE have the lowest rates in NJ! Call today! )908) 296-0966
Victor M. Jaramillo- WE have the lowest rates in NJ! Call today! )908) 296-0966: Loan Officer in Toms River, NJ
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Hello Friends,

We are looking for Vendors to participate at our 1st Network Event.

What to find at the Event:

Buyers/Sellers

Free Food

Training

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We will have a room full of customers looking to buy/sell/and learn from the professionals in our area: Attorneys, Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Consultants.

Your suggestions are highly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Victor M.J.
Omega Financial Services, Inc.
1872 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 933-0253 Ext. 328
(908) 964-0295 Fax
(908) 296-0966 Cell
vjaramillo@omegafunding.net

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Tax Credits Explained for First-Time Homebuyers

03-25-09
Thomas Della Piazza
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Here is a great explaination of Tax credits currently available for first-time homebuyers. CNNMONEY.COM explains the differences between the Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and the recently signed stimulus package of 2009. The Economic Recovery Act of 2008 gives a tax credit of $7500.00 for first-time homebuyers that purchased after April 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2009. Walter Updegrave of CNNMONEY describes it as an interest free government loan that can be paid back over time. The current stimulus package of 2008 allows for an $8,000.00 tax credit for first-time homebuyers that purchase between January 1, 2009 and November 30 of 2009. You can claim it on your 2008 tax return and it does not have to be repaid as long as you stay in your home for at least 36 months. For more information on tax credits for homebuyers and to read the rest of the report by CNNMONEY.COM, please click here Posted by Thomas Della Piazza, Sales Associate, Weichert Realtors, Summit NJ.

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