Back to Buying: Picture Living There

When you view a home for sale, especially a smaller condominium in Hoboken or any other real estate in Hudson County, make sure you mentally move in your household.

Rate the New Jersey home you are considering for purchase from 1 to 10 based on the following checklist. Call in the experts as you need to.

• How would your furniture fit in the various living areas?
• How much renovation or repair is required?
• What would it cost to make any necessary changes?
• How will your children or future offspring fit into the picture?
• What is the present condition of the home?
• Decorating: paint, carpet, flooring, tile?
• Mechanical: heating, air conditioning, electrical?
• Structural: foundation, walls, plaster, floors, roof?
• Kitchen: cupboards, counters, appliances (which are included)?
• Bathrooms: shower, fixtures, water pressure?
  

Saving Money on Your Move pt. V

Claim your moving expenses. You may be able to deduct your moving expenses so be sure to keep receipts and check with your tax advisor.

Saving Money on Your Move pt. IV

Have a garage sale. Now is a great time to get rid of clothes you haven't worn in awhile and anything else that you don't use. Not only will there be less for you to move, but you can make some extra money at the same time.

Saving Money on Your Move pt. III

Save on packing materials. Instead of buying bubble wrap or packing peanuts, start saving your newspapers to use as wrapping when you move.

As you plan your move, consider any one of these fine New Jersey communities:

North Bergen Real Estate | Union City Real Estate | Middletown NJ Homes | Red Bank NJ Homes

Saving Money on Your Move pt. II

Do the packing yourself! You can sometimes get boxes from your supermarket or other local businesses, or see if your moving company sells used boxes at a discounted price.

On top of saving money, you'll be surprised at how much you'll enjoy going through all of your things tucked away in the kitchen and the garage, and recalling the last time you used this or that.

It all makes for a great opportunity to do away with any clutter or other items that you simply don't use anymore. If you are moving to a smaller home, it doesn't hurt to consolidate. At the same time, if your purchasing a larger New Jersey home, perhaps in Hoboken or Weehawken, then you might want to get rid of some old stuff and make room for the new.

Saving Money on Your Move pt. I

Moving can straining your muscles and your budget, but think twice before deciding to handle the entire move on your own. Licensed movers are required to carry insurance which can lessen any risk involved in your move. That peace of mind may well be worth the cost.

See our Hoboken Homes Guide and New Jersey Real Estate Relocation Center for more information.

Where Will I Live

You are probably wondering where you will live if you sell first, buy last. This can be an unsettling thought. Perhaps you can arrange to delay the closing or possession date on the home you are selling until the fall or winter, which will give you time to shop during the best buying months.

Maybe you have friends or relatives who will put you up for a while or know someone who needs a house sitter. Maybe there is an apartment you can rent on a short-term basis. This might seem like a lot of bother an extra expense, however the money you save selling your New Jersey home first then buying your next place should more than repay you for it.