remphish1 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmait Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 >some great places to eat in Westfield Mojave Grill is a great place. I'm looking for houses in Westfield, but the prices are still a bit extreme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Out of Attorney Review on the second house in Scotch Plains we wre interested in....Home inspection this weekend I hope. Wish me luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Closing on the home on Monday! Wish me luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 luck ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hollinger. Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Good luck and congrats! I am closing on my first house next week as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Good luck and congrats! I am closing on my first house next week as well! Good luck too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Home ownership ain't for pussies. Good luck to both of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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