Essex County New Jersey towns provide easy access to New York City along the Midtown Direct Train line.
Average sales prices continue to rise in Millburn/Short Hills and Montclair.
Prices remained somewhat stable in other Essex County towns. All indications are that entry level homes ($400,000-$600,000) in these communities will benefit from falling interest rates...thus stimulating growth as we enter the key spring selling season.

To find homes for sale in Essex County search New Jersey Real Estate Wire or call Perri @ 973.650.4727.
Learn more about recent New Jersey home values.
The Midtown Direct Train line had a positive effect on January 2008 home sale prices in Morris County.
As commuters were willing to add an additional twenty minutes onto their travel time, the benefit of lower taxes and larger lot sizes became much more appealing...keeping average sale price growth steady in Morris County, New Jersey.

If you are looking for a new home in the Morris County New Jersey communities of Chatham, Florham Park, Madison or Morristown please contact Perri @ 973.650.4727 or search at Midtown Direct Homes or New Jersey Real Estate Wire.
Most people don't realize that Chatham, New Jersey is made up of Chatham Township and Chatham Borough.
Chatham Borough is closer to downtown Chatham shopping and the Midtown Direct Train to NYC. Chatham Township is further from downtown with larger homes and corresponding prices.
The beauty of Chatham is that there is one Regional school system that consistently ranks highly, the downtown is lovely and its residents take pride in their green, forested land at the edge of the Great Swamp.
And, Chatham was named One of the Top Ten Places to Live in the United States by "Money Magazine" in 2005.
Personally, it is one of my favorite places to bike ride. I am always discovering new areas and routes.
Despite the gloom and doom of the national housing market, Chatham Borough and Chatham Township maintained their home values over the past two years...consistent with the other communities along the Midtown Direct train line.
Please visit New Jersey Real Estate Wire for a full analysis of Chatham NJ 2007 Home Sales vs. 2006.
If you want to find real estate for sale in Chatham, New Jersey please contact Perri at 973.650.4727 or visit Midtown Direct Homes.
There was nothing average about Summit New Jersey Real Estate in 2007 based on the figures from the Garden State MLS:
In 2007, more homes were sold, at higher prices than the year before...but, it took a little longer:
Average Sale Price was up 11%
Number of Homes Listed was up 4%
Highest Price Home Sold was up by $2,000,000

What does this mean for buyers thinking of moving to Summit, New Jersey...now is the time to buy, with new lower interest rates on the horizon, 116 homes currently on the market, express trains to New York City on the Midtown Direct Line, a vibrant downtown, an excellent school system and homes retaining their value...you can't lose.
To view the complete study visit New Jersey Real Estate Wire.
To learn more about Summit, New Jersey and to search for Summit real estate visit Midtown Direct Homes
Sales of Homes in Madison, New Jersey remained strong in 2007 as you can see.


There are currently 59 homes on the market in Madison, New Jersey...over twenty are available from $400,000-$600,000.
You can find lovely three and four bedroom homes within walking distance to schools, shopping and New York City transportation.
For more insight into Madison New Jersey, visit New Jersey Real Estate Wire and to find homes for sale in Madison NJ, visit Midtown Direct Homes
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