Incredible Berkeley Heights NJ Real Estate

Simple Elegance - Custom Berkeley Heights NJ Colonial Location: Holly Mews/Cinnamon Ridge This gorgeous, custom colonial is nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in sought after Holly Mews. This extraordinary 5+ bedroom home features a two story foyer, large living room, formal dining room, family room with stone fireplace, a 1st floor guest suite, powder room with travertine countertops. The rich hardwood floors throughout are accented perfectly by the programmable, "Lutron" recessed lighting system for setting that perfect ambiance. The oversized, eat-in kitchen boasts granite counter tops throughout, a center island with breakfast bar, professional grade "Viking" stove, a "Kitchenaid Superba" oven, stainless steel dishwasher, refrigerator and custom backspash. For extra convenience, there is also a butler's pantry and desk area, featuring an ice chest, and wine chiller. Prefer cooking outdoors?? No problem! Step outside through the sliding glass doors to the custom built, Brazilian Ipe Wood Deck, and prepare your meal in the outdoor kitchen with its three refrigerators, granite countertops, and grill. After dinner, enjoy a few moments in the custom built, lagoon style, "Pugliese" pool and hot tub, and listen to your favorite music piped through the outdoor sound system, while setting the lighting for a relaxing evening in this one of a kind, spectacular retreat. Feel like a movie or a game of billiards? Just stroll downstairs to the large finished basment, prepare your favorite beverage at the wet bar, and enjoy a friendly game or your favorite film. Upstairs, in addition to the master bedroom suite with jacuzzi tub and 6 spray shower, there are 3 guest bedrooms, and a large exercise room with reinforced floors, which could easily be converted to a 6th bedroom. Feel like a movie or a game of billiards? Just stroll downstairs to the large finished basment, prepare your favorite beverage at the wet bar, and enjoy a friendly game or your favorite film. Upstairs, in addition to the master bedroom suite with jacuzzi tub and 6 spray shower, there are 3 guest bedrooms, and a large exercise room with reinforced floors, which could easily be converted to a 6th bedroom. Don't miss this opportunity to own a Berkeley Heights gem which offers a unique fusion of comfort, elegance and harmony. VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOORPLAN!! http://www.8HollyMews.com Photo Gallery Information Contact Information Sean Carroll 908-376-1569 scarroll@classicnj.com Pricing Asking Price: $1,575,000.00 Flexibility: Negotiable Additional Pricing Information: GREAT NEW PRICE!!! Property Location 8 Holly Mews Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Links Floor Plan and Virtual Tour My Blog My Homepage Features Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 4.5 Year Built: 2001 Subdivision: Holly Mews Lot Size: .48 acres Garage Size: 3 car School District: Berkeley Heights Square Footage: 4700 Agent Name: Sean Carroll Broker: RE/MAX Classic Group MLS #: 2408177 Attributes Appliances Range/Oven Full Refrigerator Washer/Dryer Dishwasher Microwave Central Vacuum Satellite Interior Amenities Fireplace Hardwood Floors Wet Bar Security System Kitchen Island Vaulted Ceilings Basement Attic Exterior Amenities Patio Fenced Yard Swimming Pool Jacuzzi Grass Lawn Secluded setting outdoor kitchen two tiered deck Powered by vFlyer.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY VFLYER ID: 1398534

Berkeley Heights NJ Realtor Attends First Ever RE/MAX Team Summit in Las Vegas

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ-Sean Carroll, team leader of The Carroll Team at RE/MAX Classic Group in Berkeley Heights, NJ recently returned from attending a top, groundbreaking educational opportunity offered in the real estate industry, the RE/MAX International Team Summit in Las Vegas, NV.

Presented by internationally acclaimed educator and trainer, Brian Buffini of Buffini and Company, this Conference brought together over 1000 of the most progressive, forward-thinking professionals in real estate today to brainstorm, and learn the most effective business models for team building and team leadership. The faculty consisted of Brian Buffini, Dave Liniger (RE/MAX Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board), Margaret Kelly (CEO - RE/MAX International)

Sean Carroll a REALTORâ with RE/MAX Classic Group had this to say about the experience: "This was truly an eye opening experience for me. I am consistently impressed with how RE/MAX is at the forefront of the needs of its agents. This team summit was the first ever of its kind, and I am walking away from it with so many valuable tips and specific action items to make me a better team leader, and business owner."

Sean Carroll can be reached at his office in Berkeley Heights, NJ at 440 Springfield Avenue, by phone at 908-376-1569, or by e-mail at Sean@GoCarrollTeam.com

Berkeley Heights NJ Real Estate Report (August 2007)

There are currently 82 single family homes on market for sale in Berkeley Heights NJ. These numbers have remained fairly constant over the past month.

Although prices have trended lower or remained flat, Berkeley Heights still remains an appealing option for many buyers, which has enabled homes to sell quickly if they are priced properly. Multiple offers are still a possiblity for competetively priced homes. However, with so many new listings, I expect days on market to rise for homes that are priced too high.

There were 13 properties that closed in July in Berkeley Heights, which is the same as July and the average selling price was $711,538 and the average days on market was 70, which is up slightly from 54 last month. (according to Garden State MLS Statistics)

Prepared By: Sean Carroll - RealtorRE/MAX Classic Group

Serving Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Berkeley Heights, and surrounding towns as your Realtor

http://www.gocarrollteam.com/

Berkeley Heights REALTOR Attends National Conference With

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ—Sean Carroll, team leader of The Carroll Team at RE/MAX Classic Group in Berkeley Heights, NJ recently returned from attending the top educational opportunity offered in the real estate industry, the STAR POWERÒ Annual Conference.

Presented by internationally acclaimed educator and trainer, Howard Brinton, this Conference brought together over 1,800 of the most progressive, forward-thinking professionals in real estate today to share their methods of success. The faculty consisted of 170 of the continent’s top-producing real estate professionals, all ranking in the top 1% of all REALTORSâ in North America.

Sean Carroll a REALTORâ with RE/MAX Classic Group had this to say about the experience: “This Conference and the STAR POWERÒ Systems have armed me with the best tools available to provide the highest quality of service to my clients. In addition, I continue to build a tremendous network for referring my clients to the best agents all over the country when they’re considering a move or looking to buy a second home. I also received invaluable insight on the benefit of operating from a business philosophy, and incorporating the latest technology to keep me on the cutting edge.”

As a part of the Conference, Sean Carroll received information for consumers about the top six mistakes that sellers can make when selling a home, as well as a questionnaire for evaluating and hiring a real estate professional. As a public service, Sean Carroll has decided to make these two reports available to Union County residents at no charge. Anyone wanting this information can call Sean at 908-376-1569 or e-mail their request to Sean@GoCarrollTeam.com Or they may drop by the RE/MAX Classic Group office, located at 440 Springfield Ave. in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Berkeley Heights NJ Real Estate Summary

There are currently 77 single family homes on market for sale in Berkeley Heights NJ. These numbers have remained fairly constant over the past month.

Although prices have trended lower or remained flat, Berkeley Heights still remains an appealing option for many buyers, which has enabled homes to sell quickly if they are priced properly. Multiple offers are still a possiblity for competetively priced homes. However, with so many new listings, I expect days on market to rise for homes that are priced too high.

There were 13 properties that closed in July in Berkeley Heights, down from 26 in June and the average selling price was $639,423 and the average days on market was 54. (according to Garden State MLS Statistics)

Prepared By:Sean Carroll - RealtorRE/MAX Classic GroupServing Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Berkeley Heights, and surrounding towns as your Realtor

Westfield NJ Real Estate Summary

Westfield, NJ Real Estate Update

There are currently 195 single family homes on the market for sale. These numbers have stayed stable in the past month. Last month, there were about 203 listings for sale at this time. Inventory levels in general are higher than in prior months, giving buyers more options when selecting a home.

Although prices in general have trended slightly lower or flatlined, Westfield still remains an appealing option for many buyers, which has enabled homes to sell quickly if they are priced properly. Westfield NJ has an excellent school system, an expansive downtown shopping and dining area, and a train line to Newark, with transfer service to Manhattan.

Multiple offers are still a possiblity for competetively priced homes. However, with so many new listings, I expect days on market to rise for homes that are priced too high.

There were 43 properties that closed in July in Westfield, the average selling price was $893,697 and the average days on market was 43. (according to Garden State MLS Statistics) This is consistent with last months buyer stats.

Prepared By:
Sean Carroll - Realtor
RE/MAX Classic Group
Serving Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Berkeley Heights, and surrounding towns as your Realtor!

http://www.westfieldpropertiesonline.com/

http://www.thecarrollconnection.com/

Cranford NJ Real Estate Summary - August 2007

Cranford, NJ Real Estate Update

There are currently 106 single family homes and 4 multi family homes on the market for sale. These numbers have risen substantially in the past month as the spring market picked up with a flood of new inventory. Last month, there were 95 listings for sale at this time. Inventory levels are much higher than before, giving buyers more options when selecting a home.

Although prices have trended lower or flatlined, Cranford still remains an appealing option for many buyers, which has enabled homes to sell quickly if they are priced properly. Multiple offers are still a possiblity for competetively priced homes. However, with so many new listings, I expect days on market to rise for homes that are priced too high.

There were 31 properties that closed in July in Cranford, the average selling price was $$446,100 and the average days on market was 55. (according to Garden State MLS Statistics) This is substantially more closed sales than in June, which indicates that buyers are actively seeking Cranford in this market.

Westfield NJ Homes for Sale and Homes Sold - March 2007

There are currently 185 single family homes and 3 multi family homes on the market for sale. These numbers have risen substantially in the past month as the spring market has picked up. Last month, there were about 155 listings for sale at this time. Inventory levels are much higher than before, giving buyers more options when selecting a home.Although prices and demand in general have trended lower, Westfield still remains an appealing option for many buyers, which has enabled homes to sell quickly if they are priced properly. Multiple offers are still a possiblity for competetively priced homes. However, with so many new listings, I expect days on market to rise for homes that are priced too high.There were 26 properties that closed in March in Westfield, the average selling price was $903,497 and the average days on market was 81. (according to Garden State MLS Statistics)

Prepared By:Sean Carroll - RealtorRE/MAX Classic GroupServing Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Berkeley Heights, and surrounding towns as your Realtor!

http://www.westfieldpropertiesonline.com

http://www.thecarrollconnection.com/

Hey CNBC - If You're Going to Cover Real Estate.....

As you may already know, I keep a close eye on CNBC, because I believe it is a great source for economic news, including employment figures, consumer confidence, stocks and bonds...and of course my bread and butter of Real Estate.
While I will remain a loyal watcher of this channel, I get a pit in my stomach every time I see them about to do a story about the real estate market. Why ?? You ask??
Is it because they are reporting negative news???? No...
Is it because they saturate us with national statistics painting doom and gloom in housing???? No.
Is it because they have made the phrase "SUB-PRIME MELTDOWN" cocktail party lingo???? No.
No..I get the pit in my stomach because in my opinion, when reporting on Real Estate Matters, they almost NEVER include an opinion of a long time real estate professional or even long time real estate investor. Here is what I observed...(Now of course someone out there will probably site examples of how I am wrong, which is fine, because I realize I don't watch every interview they do, nor do I spend every day watching tapes of CNBC's real estate news) This is just what I have observed of late.
1. When they are debating whether the stock market is in "Bull or Bear" mode, they bring out two individuals to debate the issue on air. The profession of these individuals is usually that of mutual fund manager in my observation. One of these managers takes the bull position, and one of the bear. I find this interesting, because both individuals make their living by buying and selling stocks, bonds, and other asset classes on behalf of thousands of people like you or I that put their money into a fund like theirs.
2. When discussing oil prices, I have seen them interview Oil Traders for their perspective.
3. When discussing the macro-economic picture, they bring on, you guessed it...economists.
4. When discussing real estate.....hmm....any realtors??? Nope. At least not while I've been watching.They bring on these same so called economists, and financial gurus to discuss the real estate market. Someone please link me to a You Tube video where CNBC interviewed a top producing Realtor in a "Bull" real estate market, and one in a "Bear" real estate market. Wouldn't this be more helpful to help the consumers across our country realize that Real Estate is NOT like investing in a stock or bond, mainly because our industry is highly localized. What is happening here in NJ is totally different than what is happening in CA, or FL for example. Each Realtor could share info about his or her market, and show the public the dynamics of why a market changes, and what are some pros and cons of being in that type of market.
Even if they don't bring on Realtors, how about some experienced Real Estate Investors? I see Suze Orman and Donald Trump doing shows on channels like this (both of whom have quite a bit of real estate knowledge), so why not have these same channels do some research on local real estate markets, bring these local expert individuals on the air, and share their credentials with the public so they can see that these folks have the experience and resume to give such opinions?
I feel it is very misleading for the consumer when they read or hear blanket statements about "THE housing market", when in fact I feel that there is no such thing as THE housing market. There is the Cranford, NJ real estate market, there is the Daytona Beach Florida real estate market, and so on. By reporting only the national averages and information, I feel that the consumer in our local market gets confused. I report our local market statistics to them on my blogs and in the car on our way to the next showing, and they inevitably wonder who is telling the truth sometimes.
In defense of the NBC networks as a whole, my broker John Bendall http://www.johnbendall.com/ , was interviewed recently on MSNBC about the national picture, and he was able to share his knowledge about how each local market is different. How refreshing. Of course the interviewer was trying to corner him about the market in Detroit, and John is from New Jersey. Further evidence, in my opinion, that we, as Realtors, need to constantly be vigilant to educate our customers about the nature of the real estate industry, and what's going on in OUR communities. Isn't that what matters most for our clients?
Of course I will keep watching CNBC, because I still find it to be a great overall business network. I encourage all of you to keep your eyes peeled in the mornings if you happen to find yourself with something on TV in the background while typing a blog like this. :)
Sean Carroll - Realtor

www.TheCarrollConnection.com

http://www.cranfordhomesonline.com/

Berkeley Heights NJ Homes for Sale and Homes Sold - March 2007

There are currently 57 single family homes on market for sale in Berkeley Heights NJ. These numbers have remained relatively stable over the past month.

Although prices and demand in general have trended lower, Berkeley Heights still remains an appealing option for many buyers, which has enabled homes to sell quickly if they are priced properly. Multiple offers are still a possiblity for competetively priced homes. However, with so many new listings, I expect days on market to rise for homes that are priced too high.

There were 11 properties that closed in March in Berkeley Heights, and the average selling price was $533,272 and the average days on market was 120. (according to Garden State MLS Statistics)

Prepared By:

Sean Carroll - Realtor

RE/MAX Classic Group

Serving Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Berkeley Heights, and surrounding towns as your Realtor!

http://www.berkeleyheightshomesonline.com

http://www.thecarrollconnection.com/

Trends are very important, and for the first time in several months, the inventory of homes for sale in Cranford NJ has risen above 60 active listings. Why is this significant? Well, maybe it isn't in the short term, but it definitely shows that for the first time in several months, the number of listings is outpacing the number of homes going under contract.

Needless to say, I am keeping an eye on this for all of my buyers and sellers, so that I can properly advise everyone and position their homes or their offers in a way that will best serve their interests in this ever changing real estate market.

Keep checking back for updates as the market conditions change.

Prepared by:
Sean Carroll - RE/MAX Classic Group
Realtor, Sales Associate
Serving the Communities of Cranford, Westfield, Berkeley Heights and surrounding areas

Cranford Realtor attends International Convention

Here is a copy of a recent press release:

Sean Carroll, Realtor for RE/MAX Classic Group attended the 34th annual RE/MAX International Convention in Atlanta, GA from March 3-7, 2007.
Sean had an opportunity to attend numerous educational sessions, and networking events, highlighted by speakers such as Howard Brinton, Brian Buffini, Stephen Covey and other great minds from around the world.

When asked about why he attended the convention, Sean stated: "I believe it is vitally important to stay educated about the latest tools and trends in our industry, while having an opportunity to network with associates from around the world. This will greatly beneift my clients, and enable me to continue to provide them with the type of service they expect"

Sean serves the communities of Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Berkeley Heights and surrounding areas, and can be reached at his office at (908) 898-0800 or online at http://www.CranfordHomesOnline.com

Berkeley Heights Real Estate Market Report

For the 12 month period ending February 28, 2007 as compared to the 12 month period ending August 2006, there are some clear signs that the real estate market in Berkeley Heights, NJ has stabilized considerably. Prices and Inventory have leveled off, as the spring market approaches. Days on market has remained stable, as have the number of listings and list price to sales price ratio.

Average Days On Market:

12 mos Ending 8/2006: 52

12 Mos. Ending 2/2007: 60

List Price to Sales Price Ratio:

8/2006: 98%

2/2007: 97%

Total Listings Activated in MLS

8/2006: 4602

2/2007: 4836

These figures definitely support a more balanced and normalized real estate market, over the past several months, the amount of buyers and sellers has remained relatively equal. In the coming months, the inventory should rise, and depending upon the number of buyers, the prices and trends will react accordingly.

Prepared By:

Sean Carroll - Realtor

RE/MAX Classic Group

Serving Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Berkeley Heights, and surrounding towns

Westfield NJ Homes for Sale and Homes Sold - February 2007

There are currently 175 single family homes and 5 multi family homes on the market for sale. These numbers have stayed relatively stable over the past few months, with an equal number of sales and new listings.

Inventory levels are much higher than before, giving buyers more options when selecting a home. Although prices and demand in general have trended lower, Westfield still remains an appealing option for many buyers, which has enabled homes to sell quickly if they are priced properly. Multiple offers are still a possiblity for competetively priced homes.

I expect this price softening trend to continue for the next several months, with buyers willing to pay a fair price for homes, and disregarding homes that are priced considerably above market value.There were 18 properties that closed in February in Westfield, the average selling price was $707,105 and the average days on market was 72. (according to Garden State MLS Statistics)

Prepared By:Sean Carroll - RealtorRE/MAX Classic Group

Serving Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Berkeley Heights, and surrounding towns as your Realtor!

http://www.gocarrollteam.com/

Cranford NJ Homes for Sale and Homes Sold

There are currently 57 single family homes and 5 multi family homes on the market for sale. These numbers have stayed relatively stable over the past few months, with an equal number of sales and new listings. Inventory levels are much higher than before, giving buyers more options when selecting a home.

Although prices and demand in general have trended lower, Cranford still remains an appealing option for many buyers, which has enabled homes to sell quickly if they are priced properly. Multiple offers are still a possiblity for competetively priced homes. I expect this price softening trend to continue for the next several months, with buyers willing to pay a fair price for homes, and disregarding homes that are priced considerably above market value.

There were 10 properties that closed in January in Cranford, the average selling price was $488,720 and the average days on market was 73. (according to Garden State MLS Statistics)

Prepared By:Sean Carroll - RealtorRE/MAX Classic Group

Serving Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Berkeley Heights, and surrounding towns as your Realtor!

http://www.CranfordHomesOnline.com

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