The City of Hoboken wants your opinion. If you live in the Hoboken area, you may be interested in the redevelopment of the Western Edge vicinity. The Western Edge has been scrutinized and marked as an “Area in Need of Redevelopment” since 2006. More than one plan has been drafted, but for various reasons met […]
Archives: July 2014
Look Down My Rain Barrel…
Most people who live in the Jersey City area are aware of the problem with water runoff flooding the sewers. There is help on the way. Through a program aptly named the Jersey City Rain Barrel Initiative, a number of rain barrels will be available for a discount price to Jersey City residents. Do […]
Lady Liberty’s Hometown
Report: US Home Sales Increased Sharply in May
It’s certainly a headline we like to see around here: “US Home Purchase Contracts Have Seen a Significant Increase.” And in fact, that’s exactly what The Associated Press recently reported. This is great news, especially given that – so far this year – the pace of buying is slower than in 2013. A lot of this […]
Stylish Waterfront Luxury Loft Building – NYC & Water Views
Address: 1500 Washington Street #8I, Hoboken, NJ 07030 Price: $4200 per month Size: 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom 1155 square feet Broker fee – Equivalent to 1 month rent – paid by tenant Security Deposit: 1.5 month Application – $30 required of all applicants Amenities: Elevator, garage parking for 1 car, doorman, security, shops on […]
After You’ve Gone…
Things are going along swimmingly in your Jersey City/Hoboken area condo, right? You have it decorated just the way you like it. Your investments are going well, also. In fact, you’ve acquired quite an impressive portfolio. Several valuable pieces of real estate are yours, too. Maybe it’s time to relax. You may even consider […]
Pedestrian Plaza Postponed
The people in the Jersey City area are making themselves heard on a proposition that probably “seemed like a good idea at the time.” An ordinance was proposed that would create “pedestrian plaza” on Newark Avenue from Barrow Street to Grove Street, and a stretch of Erie Street from Newark Avenue to Bay Street. […]
US Home Sales See Second Consecutive Month of Increases in May
One month of positive real estate sales is encouraging, but sometimes it can be a fluke. That’s why we’re always so thrilled when positive numbers one month carry over into the next month. And that’s just what we saw with the recent release of May sales numbers. According to a recent USA Today article, existing […]