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Small-town living with big city dreams
New York City is beloved for its large arts and cultural institutions, its fast-paced lifestyle, and its gleaming skyline, but many residents choose to move out of the city and into nearby New Jersey suburban communities. Here are five reasons you should consider making the move from the city to the suburbs.
Small-Town Charm
Quieter streets and a slower pace of living are clear draws for anyone considering leaving New York City. While New York City boasts a massive population of nearly 8.4 million residents, nearby New Jersey suburbs are a mere fraction of the size, fostering a close-knit, small-town charm.
Short Commute
Moving to one of New Jersey’s charming suburbs doesn’t necessitate leaving your job in the city. By living in one of NYC’s New Jersey satellite cities, you’ll still be within arm’s reach of the Big Apple. You’ll have all the perks of small-town living with the convenience of urban amenities. In fact, many New Jersey suburbs, such as Montclair, Bloomfield, and West Orange, have direct train lines into the heart of New York City.
More Affordable Housing
Rent prices in New York City are notoriously steep—they’re the second most expensive in the nation, just shy of Oakland, CA—and one of the most common reasons why buyers choose to look outside of the city limits is to decrease the cost of their home while increasing the size of their living space. Growing families will especially enjoy the housing opportunities in New Jersey’s suburbs.
Stunning Scenery
If you prefer sweeping blue skies to New York City’s glitzy skylines, New Jersey has just what you’re looking for. With everything from nearby mountains popular for skiing, hiking, and camping to the famous beachfront summer destinations along the South Jersey Shore, these communities are a short drive from a beautiful escape into nature.
Excellent Education
New Jersey is fortunate to offer robust academic opportunities for its students, and schools in the state consistently rank highly compared to other educational facilities in the nation. When pursuing higher education, New Jersey is home to a multitude of prestigious collegiate institutions, including Princeton University.
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"We worked with Alan and Nancy as they were successful in selling two other homes on our block. As first time sellers, we needed to know soup to nuts regarding the process and Alan and Nancy provided that. They even connected us with an excellent realtor in the neighboring state, where we moved. From providing specific ideas on how to stage our home to providing responsive answers to questions big and small, Alan and Nancy walked us through the selling process with ease. Due to their marketing efforts and their guidance, we agreed to a price–over asking–and entered attorney review within a week of listing it."
“My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Alan and Nancy. We took the advice they offered and they helped us every step of the way. They answered all our questions and knew the market so well that our house sold in 9 days. We highly recommend using them as your agent.”
"We did the scariest thing you can do, we bought before we had even listed our house, in January!!! On top of this we have very busy schedules and two small children. Despite all of this Alan helped us navigate the purchase of our new home and the sale of our current home with great care and support. My goal was to not carry our current home and our new home at the same time, in the end because of Alan’s guidance and negotiation we closed both properties within 48 hours of each other. No question Alan brings a superior marketing approach to selling a house that goes way beyond a sign on the front lawn. I can’t recommend him more highly."
"Alan Ellenbogen was a true example of what a buyer/seller requires in a real estate agent– intelligence, integrity, honesty, compassion, and diplomacy. PROFESSIONAL ALL THE WAY!!!!"
"Alan Ellenbogen was a true example of what a buyer/seller requires in a real estate agent– intelligence, integrity, honesty, compassion, and diplomacy. PROFESSIONAL ALL THE WAY!!!!"
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