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Finding an Apartment in New JerseyWe focus our apartment search on this site to those units nearest to Manhattan and New York City. The surrounding cities in New Jersey are places like Hoboken, Newark, Hackensack, Union City, Linden, Clifton, and Elizabeth. Rents are pretty high in most of these areas as the people living there often commute into NYC and get high paying jobs. There are lots of roadways that lead into NYC but trying to drive into work is awefully crazy and not suggested. Take public transportation as much as possible to avoid sitting in traffic for hours. As for places to live, there are apartments available in many cities with nice views of the water or city skyline that NYC offers. Rent.com and Apartments.com are two "apartment finder" websites that you can start with but we also suggest looking at some of the actually websites of specific complexes we have listed below. Craigslist.org has become an alternative website for apartment leases and renting with listings in each city. The advice of all experts is to drive around the individual neighborhoods you want to live in to get a feel for the area. Then call the apartment or property manager of a building you are interested in seeing and get answers to basic questions like deposits, are pets ok, how large are the bedrooms, does the unit come with a private parking space, etc. Security in some buildings is a huge plus so you feel safe no matter what time of day. Upstairs units are probably better than downstairs in terms of noise but they are also a huge hassle moving into if there are stairs involved in stead of an elevator.
The cost of living is high in the New Jersey Metro area, and 1 BR apartments will normally set you back $1200 or more per month. Below are listings for some New Jersey Apartment Rentals.
Apartment Inspection Checklist - take this on your walkthrus and jot down notes. Avoid Renters Remorse: parking, noise, etc. Check this list. Rules for Renting a Condo: Condos are a little different.. Your Credit Report: What is shows, what to look for. Other nearby cities to include in your search are: Princeton, Union City, North Newark, Newark, East Rutherford, Jersey City, Moorestown, West Bergen, Cliffside Park, East Orange, Montclair .
Buying a Home in New Jersey: Real Estate Brokers and AgentsWhen looking for a home, whether for a corporate relocation or just moving across town, it always helps to begin with MLS listings to get an idea of what is on the market and what your $$ can buy. Start with MLS Listings. Then find a real estate agent you trust and are comfortable with. Coldwell Banker Residential (201-798-3300) serves the entire New Jersey region, aiding in finding a home or planning a relocation. RE/MAX Gold Coast Realty is another well-trusted local name (201-795-0100), traditionally dealing in higher end properties. Get information on neighborhoods, schools, property taxes, etc. Check out the tools below:
School Reports: Find out school rankings and scores.
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