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some great places to eat in Westfield

 

is the Trotteria still in town ?

 

Not familiar with the Trotteria. I have only been to Westfield maybe 5 or so times. There are a few good restarants in town that I have been to that were great though! :thumbup

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To go along with some others, make sure to spend the extra couple of hundred bucks for a sewer inspection (does not come with the standard inspection)...and you even get a DVD copy. :)

 

Other than that...remember that at this moment in time...the buyer has the majority of the power in negotiations (in most parts of the country) so don't be afraid to negotiate.

 

I would also advise, getting quotes from at least 3 lenders, having them set all the "good faith estimates" in writing and then settle on someone who you trust. The trust thing, I think is huge, because you are spending more money then you've ever spent in your life and it will affect you for years. Some agents really try and steer your toward "their guy" but at the end of the day, it's your money and you can put it with whomever you like.

 

We are planning on doing the sewer inspection. Can't wait to watch that s*it on dvd.

 

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My husband always checks if there are any federal superfund sites in the area and google earths them to see if the house is downwind or downstream from them. You'd be surprised how many little ones there are around. Nerdy, I know, but considering your health, and less importantly, your resale value, it's worth the few minutes on the internet.

 

Also, if your radon is a little high, it is no big deal to get rid of AT ALL. But, you can use the information to get more from the seller.

 

Great suggestion! Did this too. Suprisingly there are no sites on the list within about 10 miles or so of the house! Suprisingly for NJ that is...

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