August is dead around here.  Dead.  I love it - you can finally get a parking space at the post office!  But it's not the ideal time to sell a house. Along comes a delightful couple beingre-lo'd across country, and they HAVE to sell.  I consulted, and then went back to reclaim the basement.  They followed the chart, the realtor did NOT put a fire-sale price on the thing, and voila - it sold!  At once.            It just goes to show you that a well-priced house, in a good location, in great condition will sell and usually quickly.  Who was it said here, people buy houses.  They always will.  Sometimes more, sometimes less, but someone is always moving! _____________________________________________________________________________________ It was a good summer for us at Juliet Johnson Stag... 09/25/2008

The volume of listings for July 2007 was 164 with an average price of $688,000 & July 2008 was 177 with an average price of 667,546. New residential listings during the month were 29 with an average of $682,607 for July 2007 and July 2008 was 34 residential listings averaging $730,894. Now we come to the numbers reflecting the sales activity. July 2007 had 16 properties go under contract averaging $764,344 versus July 2008 with 20 properties aveaging $500,165. Finally, the month of July 2007 closed out with 24 homes sold averaging $596,417, while July 2008 saw 15 homes sold averaging $589,533. In summary, the market remains robust for listings. Sales on the other hand are down as are sales prices. 09/06/2008

William Collins | ERA Queen City Realty | 908-531-4979 520 Centre Street, South Orange, NJ Distinctive Quality In Historic Montrose 5 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $439,900 Year Built 1919 Sq Footage 3,000 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 32,099 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Rooms of grand proportions abound in this palatial colonial nestled on nearly 3/4 of an acre in historic Montrose. Sold as is, subject to bank approval. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central heat Fireplace Hardwood floor Tile floor Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Office/Den Dining room Breakfast nook Basement Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Jacuzzi/Whirlpool OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES Exterior features include a pond ... 03/08/2008

Turn of century Victorian fully restored to 21st century standards in Historic Montrose and just steps away from South Orange Village. Property features 6 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, 3 fireplaces, designer kitchen, exquisite master bedroom suite with spa, separate sitting room with fireplace, high ceilings, multi-zone heat/air and much more.  04/06/2007