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About the Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Westfield, New Jersey Area 

Scotch Plains 

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All You Need to Know About Scotch Plains 

Scotch Plains, a primarily residential community, is located in north central New Jersey, 22 miles southeast of New York City. The township offers a happy combination of rural and suburban life.
Covering approx 9 square miles, Scotch Plains is distinguished by excellent cultural and community recreational programs. Here residents are high on education, with advanced student programs as well as foreign language study and technologically advanced classrooms. 

The lovely single family homes come in a variety of styles including older, charming colonials, sprawling ranches, and also the palatial new construction with every imaginable amenity. Price ranges will suit any budget, ranging from a starter home at $300,000 to acre + lots well into the $1,000,000's. 

The majority of wage earners pursue employment in Newark, New York City, and in corporate complexes in adjacent communities. Many recreational options are available with 7 local parks & several golf courses (both public and private), as well as a myriad of houses of worship, shopping, and civic associations. 

Scotch Plains has recently been named one of the "10 best" most undervalued towns in the United States (as reported by Steve Kerch of CBS.MarketWatch.com in February, 2003). It is the ONLY municipality to earn this distinction in the greater New Jersey/New York metropolitan area.
Come discover for yourself the community identity and spirit of Scotch Plains! 

For more information on available Scotch Plains homes, call Gina today! Price ranges in Scotch Plains will suit any budget. I would love to be your Scotch Plains realtor! 

IN THE NEWS 

SPFHS Bands win big !
History was made in April, 2008 as our 2 SPFHS jazz bands took home 1st and 2nd place awards at the NJ International Assoc Of Jazz Educators State Finals for Division 11. For one high school to send 2 jazz bands to the Sate Finals is virtually unheard of, and for these 2 bands to finish 1st and 2nd is unprecedented. Congratulations!  

Scotch Plains/Fanwood Public Schools 

Many places of worship
Fanwood Church


Fanwood 

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Everything You Need To Know About Fanwood 

It has been said that good things come in small packages, and the borough of Fanwood proves this. Fanwood, NJ, only 1.3 square miles, is a predominately single-family residential community located just 20 miles southwest of New York City. The borough offers families train and bus transportation and highway access to metropolitan hubs while providing a homey, quiet place to live. 

Old, full-grown trees line Fanwood's streets. Neighborhoods with colonials, capes and splits are well-maintained and reflect the pride of their owners. Affordably priced, the borough offers homes ranging from $300,000 to $700,000. The Victorian railroad station appropriately sits in the center of town and symbolizes the rich history of this Union County borough. More than 17 Fanwood homes mark historical landmarks and add to the beauty of this community. 

Fanwood shares a school system with neighboring Scotch Plains, and maintains its own post office, police and fire departments, a library, and an eclectic variety of small shops which line the quaint town center. Fanwood's historical heritage, great schools, diverse home styles, convenient commuting facilities, and hometown closeness make it a wonderful place to live and raise a family! 

For more information on available Fanwood homes, call Gina today! I would love to be your Fanwood realtor! 

 

Elm Street Westfield NJ
Elm St Westfield

Westfield 

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Everything You Need To Know About Westfield 

Westfield is a prosperous community with beautiful residential neighborhoods and an appealing downtown. The town is noted for it's broad, tree-lined streets,stately homes, and manicured properties. Residents are proud of its rich history and colonial heritage. Civic mindedness and volunteerism characterize the community, which is also noted for its excellent school system and convenient commute to New York City. 

The picturesque downtown offers a variety of specialty shops and boutiques, along with mall-drawn stores such as the Lord & Taylor, Gap, Ann Taylor, and Victoria's Secret. It is also enhanced by a number of coffeehouses and delicious eateries - some with alfresco dining. Many lush parks and golf courses are located in town or nearby.There are many churches and synagogues, as well as a movie theater. Community programs and services abound, such as the Westfield YMCA ,the Westfield Symphony Orchestra, and the NJ Workshop of Fine Arts. There are numerous public playgrounds and tennis courts maintained by the town, as well as several swim clubs.Tamaques,Mindowaskin, and nearby Echo Lake Park offer trails for walking,jogging,and biking, and ample grounds for picnicing and family gatherings. 

A collective pride in the past and an energy for the future make Westfield a very sought after community, as evidenced in the real estate prices which range from the mid $300,000's to $3,000,000. Westfield offers its residents the attractions of fine suburban living close to the advantages of metropolitan New York.  

Westfield maintains all that is pleasing about a small community while enjoying the sophistication of a more cosmopolitan area. Come see for yourself why so many people love to call Westfield home! 

For more information on Westfield, NJ real estate, Call Gina! I would love to be your Westfield realtor! 

 

 

Cranford Community Center

Cranford 

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All You Need To Know About Cranford 

Cranford, NJ is a charming Union County community with it's rich history dating back to the 1700's. Throughout Cranford there are many older Victorian and Tudor homes, some with riverfront views. It offers a pleasing town center with a variety of shops and eateries, and quaint brick sidewalks and Victorian street lights. It is also home to Union County College and three business parks. 

Cranford is a haven for commuters, as train and bus service to New York City is available from the center of town, and is also easily accessible to the Garden State Parkway and Route 22. Cranford's 4.9 square miles include 415 acres of parkland, and a 13.5 mile bicycle path. It also has the Rahway River winding through it, offering canoeing in the warm weather months and ice skating in the winter. 

The town's amenities, its strong cultural and educational focus, and its picturesque setting make Cranford, the "Venice of NJ", a friendly, charming community offering an excellent quality of life in a friendly, home-town atmosphere. 

Downtown Cranford is the perfect place to enjoy a wonderful dinner, shop in a specialty store or pamper yourself at a salon. More than 20 different eateries serving paella to sushi, tropical smoothies to gourmet pizza, cappuccino to yes, even garlic ice cream. There’s French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, gourmet deli, coffee, desserts and all-American. It’s truly international. Truly tasty.  

Treat yourself or someone else at one of Downtown Cranford’s specialty stores. You’ll go home with something unique and beautiful for yourself, your family or your home. There is plenty of convenient parking. It’s the perfect place for hassle-free shopping. Downtown Cranford is proud to welcome the exclusive Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa to Cranford Crossing, a mixed-use development under construction. Over 15 new businesses were welcomed to downtown Cranford in 2007, with many more soon to arrive. The new shops and restaurants, together with Cranford's established businesses, are attracting people from neighboring communities and towns further away. Why not drive through Cranford today, and see what all the buzz is about?  

All you have to do is drive through Cranford to see what a special community it is. Well cared for homes, the pride is evident all around you. 

For more details about Cranford homes, please call me! I'd love to be your Cranford realtor! 


 

Just take a drive through Mountainside

Mountainside 

Mountainside Visual Tour 

Set on the first ridge of the Watchung Mountains, Mountainside is a nature lover's dream come true! This lovely community has 13 miles of marked hiking trails, several nature trails, and nearly 30 miles of bridle trails. It is also home to Trailside Nature and Science Center, a complex containing a visitor center, a museum, and a planetarium. 

A sense of history pervades this community which was initially used by the Lenape Indians for hunting grounds and settled in the 1600's by English miners and English and Dutch farmers. Approximately 7,000 people live in Mountainside, which reserves only 9% of its land for industrial and commercial development. Home styles range from contemporary, to cape cods, to expansive split levels and ranches.
 

Mountainside is a special place to watch the seasons change. Spectacular changing of the leaves, park the car and walk through any number of areas in the Watchung Reservation. 

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Lord and Taylor Westfield, NJ
Lord and Taylor Westfield, NJ
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The Westfield Y

Local Newspapers 

The Westfield Leader
Covering Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Fanwood 

The Star-Ledger
On line news 

The Cranford Chronicle
Covering Cranford, Garwood and Kenilworth 

Things to do, Places to go 

Family Fun! 

Six Flags Great Adventure
A BIG Amusement Park
Rt 537 Jackson, NJ 

Northlandz
Tour the largest miniature railway in the country, with 100 trains on 8 miles of track along a 1-mile walking tour. Then visit the doll museum.
495 RT 202 S, Flemington, NJ 

Science and Nature 

Liberty Science Center
Just a short drive away.
251 Phillip St. Jersey City, NJ 

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
324 Forest Dr. S. Short Hills, NJ 

New Jersey State Aquarium
It's more than just fish
1 Riverside Dr. Camden, NJ 

Frelinghuysen Arboretum
53 E. Hanover Ave. Morristown, NJ 

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
247 Southern Blvd. Chatham, NJ 

Trailside Nature & Science Center
452 New Providence Rd. Mountainside, NJ 

 

Musems and History 

Miller-Cory House
A little bit of local history
614 Mountain Ave. Westfield, NJ 

New Jersey State Museum
205 W. State St. Trenton, NJ 

Music and Entertainment 

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
A short drive or train ride away
1 Center St. Newark, NJ 

New Jersey Shakespeare Festival,
F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theater at Drew University
36 Madison Ave. Madison, NJ 

Paper Mill Playhouse
Brookside Dr. Millburn, NJ 

Union County Arts Center
1601 Irving St. Rahway, NJ 

Watchung Arts Center
18 Stirling on the Circle, Watchung, NJ  


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Financing Your Home >Who Pays the Points

When home buyers shop for financing, they must consider two important factors--the interest rate and the points. Each point is equal to one percent of the mortgage amount. If you are selling a home, the buyers may ask you to share the points with them.

The buyer usually pays the points. But if the offer is attractive and will give you the amount you want, paying one or more points might be a good idea. When a contract is presented, your real estate agent will go over the price and terms to help you calculate the net price you will receive. If the offer isn't strong enough or has risky contingencies, you might make a counter offer to increase your profit on the sale by eliminating the points from your selling costs or by increasing the price to help you absorb additional costs you will pay.

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Gina Suriano Barber, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Westfield New Jersey home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

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209 Central Avenue
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New Jersey 07090
908-301-2012
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Gina Suriano Barber...Exceeding Expectations!

Gina is a top producer serving Union, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties. A lifelong resident of Union County, Gina specializes in the Westfield and Scotch Plains areas.

Real estate sales are proactive. It’s not just putting a sign in the ground or waiting for the phone to ring. I offer my clients a competitive edge by staying abreast of the latest market trends and industry offerings. I stay in constant touch with my clients either directly or through the use of technology. You can be confident of my area knowledge and negotiating abilities with over 17 years of real estate experience, and over $10 million in sales annually.

In an industry that recognizes high levels of achievement, I have been awarded numerous designations demonstrating my success. I have chosen Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as my company as it maintains my similar high standards. With products and services exceeding expectations, I can offer you the ultimate advantage - a top professional and the area’s premier real estate company.


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