7 Biggest Mistakes of Hoboken Condo Buyers

1. Location Location Location

Location has been, and always will be, one of the most important factors in any real estate deal. From the time Hoboken was settled, the place to be was on the waterfront. That hasn't changed. If you're buying a condo in a marginal part of Hoboken, no matter how nice the particular unit, you're still getting marginal property. In an uncertain economic environment, buying a Hoboken condo in the most desirable part of town, Hudson Street, Bloomfield Street, Garden Streets, Hudson Tea or the Shipyard, is your best hedge against a potential downturn. So with all the inventory currently on the market why are you even considering Jackson or Harrison?

2. A Few Thousand Dollars Over 30 Years is Not Worth Much

Buyers get all hung up over a few thousand dollars. They will be negotiating with a seller on a half-million dollar condo and walk-away from the place of their dreams because they are a few thousand dollars apart. Even for $3,000, we're talking about less than 1% of the purchase price. Moreover, when you add that $3,000 onto a 30 year mortgage and amortize it, the difference in the monthly payment is negligible.

3. Know What You Can Afford

Many buyers start the house hunt without ever speaking with a financial advisor, bank or mortgage lender. They have no real idea of their budget, how much they will need to put down in cash, or how large a mortgage they can manage. They either look at condos that don't meet their needs, not realizing that they could afford to spend more or they look at condos beyond their means and then are dissatisfied when they take a step down to those within their budget. Know your numbers before you start looking!

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