Another gay night out in Northern New Jersey January 8th at Restaurant MC.
In the New Gay Ghetto Millburn NJ
GNO’s next gay night at MC is Friday, Jan. 8th!Now that we’ve moved to Friday night, we expect to see even more out at the next party!Come join the fun in Northern New Jersey’s only upscale gay lounge environment.Check out the updated event info here, or visit http://www.facebook.com/l/69238;www.gaynightout-events.com.Have a great New Year and see you next week!
I will be attending this event, I went a month ago on a Thursday night and there were at-least 90 people there and it was a good time. So come on out to the event next to the Gay Ghetto (Maplewood NJ, Just Kidding of course)
Needing the help of a Gay Realtor in the area? give me a call or stop by my website at Gay NJ Real Estate. There you will find all kinds of local information as well as real estate information for such gay friendly New Jersey towns as Maplewood and South Orange.
Cheers,
Jim
James Boyer Gay NJ Realtor RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
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Looking to meet some of your Gay neighbors here in Northern New Jersey.
Try visiting St. James’s Gate Publick House, 167 Maplewood Ave., Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 on the second Monday of each month. The January 2010 get together will be on Monday the 11th from 8:30 – 10:00pm.
Come out and get to know your neighbors in Maplewood. Enjoy adult beverages and conversation. Join us on the second Monday of every month for a great time. For gays and their friends.
Where: St. James’s Gate Publick House, 167 Maplewood Ave., Maplewood.
When: 8:30 – 10:00pm
Cheers,
Jim
James Boyer Gay Maplewood NJ Realtor
Maplewood NJ Real Estate Expert
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
Over the course of my real estate carrier I have found that when it comes to the important things in life it is often better to call upon people who have a deeper understanding of what is important to you. I find over and over that when thinking about purchasing a home in Union County or any of the surrounding NJ Counties members of the Gay community often times seek out a Gay Realtor to help them find that neighborhood that is just right for them. After all, who better to help find a Gay friendly neighborhood then a Gay Realtor right!!
Many times though, members of the Gay Community have trouble finding a Gay Union County New Jersey Realtor . Well if you are reading this blog post you have just found a very experienced and professional Gay Union County NJ Realtor. The above link will take you to the Summit New Jersey page of my website. From there you will be able to find every home listed for sale in Union County and the surrounding counties of New Jersey.
James Boyer
Gay Union County New Jersey Realtor
Visit my website Gay Union County Realtor where you can find every home listed for sale in Union County and surrounding New Jersey Counties as well.
James Boyer Gay New Jersey Realtor RE/MAX Properties Unlimited 973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
Over the course of my real estate carrier I have found that when it comes to the important things in life it is often better to call upon people who have a deeper understanding of what is important to you. I find over and over that when thinking about purchasing a home in Morris County or any of the surrounding NJ Counties members of the Gay community often times seek out a Gay Realtor to help them find that neighborhood that is just right for them. After all, who better to help find a Gay friendly neighborhood then a Gay Realtor right!!
Many times though, members of the Gay Community have trouble finding a Gay Morris County New Jersey Realtor. Well if you are reading this blog post you have just found a very experienced and professional Gay Morris County NJ Realtor.
James Boyer
Gay Morris County New Jersey Realtor
Visit my website Gay Morris County Realtor where you can find every home listed for sale in Morris County and surrounding New Jersey Counties as well.
James Boyer Gay New Jersey Realtor RE/MAX Properties Unlimited 973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
Over the course of my real estate carrier I have found that when it comes to the important things in life it is often better to call upon people who have a deeper understanding of what is important to you. I find over and over that when thinking about purchasing a home members of the gay community often times seek out a Gay Realtor to help them find that neighborhood that is just right for them. After all, who better to help find a Gay friendly neighborhood then a Gay Realtor right!!
Many times though, members of the Gay Community have trouble finding a Gay Essex County New Jersey Realtor. Well if you are reading this blog post you have just found a very experienced and professional Gay Essex County NJ Realtor.
James Boyer
Gay Essex County New Jersey Realtor
Visit my website Gay Essex County Realtor where you can find every home listed for sale in Essex County and surrounding New Jersey Counties as well.
James Boyer
Gay New Jersey Realtor
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
New Jersey as a whole is known for being gay friendly but there are two towns in particular which are known for their friendliness and larger than average gay populations, so I thought I would write about the two most gay friendly towns in Northern New Jersey.
Gay Maplewood New Jersey
Maplewood New Jersey, is this great little town with a nice mix of homes from affordable 270K - 400K condos and smaller single family homes all the way up to 600K too million dollar plus large homes in the Wyoming, Jefferson, and Tuscan sections of town. The Maplewood downtown is a charming little working downtown, including a number of very nice shops, resteraunts, a movie theater, grocery store, post office, and the Midtown Direct train station. Many of my friends refer to living in Maplewood to being like living in Gaydom.
Gay South Orange New Jersey
South Orange New Jersey, yet another great little town located along the Midtown Direct train line. South Orange has experienced a fair amount of condo and town home development right around the NYC train station. Most of these South Orange condos and townhomes currently sell for $330,000 to $500,000 this makes living very close to the downtown and the train station very easy, walkable, convenient, and affordable. More expensive homes can be found in the Montrose, Newstead, UPPER WYOMING, and the Manors at South Mountain. South Orange, yet another piece in the Gay New Jersey Kingdom.
That’s right, as of today 09/23/2009 there are only 69 days left to qualify for the $8000 home buyer tax credit.
Thinking about buying a home in South Orange New Jersey, well why not take advantage of the $8000 home buyer credit.
Most of these condos and town homes are within walking distance of the South Orange train station. Perfect for getting into and out of the city fast. 35 minutes actually. So if you would like to see pictures to go along with the info below visit South Orange NJ Gay Real Estate.
Here are the South Orange NJ Condos & Town Homes For Sale
MLS # 2659662 $198,000 HighRise 3rms 1br 1ba 1gar 202DOM THE NEWSTEAD MLS # 2713838 $229,000 FirstFlr 5rms 2br 2ba 0gar 10DOM South Orange Village
MLS # 2700534 $235,00 HighRise 4rms 1br 2ba 1gar 69DOM THE NEWSTEAD
MLS # 2713429 $245,000 HalfDupl 5rms 2br 1ba 0gar 13DOM Duplex MLS # 2696870 $299,000 HighRise 4rms 1br 1ba 1gar 78DOM The Newstead
MLS # 2682328 $299,900 OneFloor 4rms 1br 1ba 0gar 133DOM Village Station East
MLS # 2688626 $299,999 HighRise 5rms 2br 2.1ba 2gar 110DOM The Newstead
MLS # 2695568 $329,900 HighRise 5rms 2br 2.1ba 1gar 84DOM The Newstead
MLS # 2711117 $335,000 MultiFlr 8rms 2br 2.1ba 0gar 20DOM Village Station East
MLS # 2613164 $349,000 TwnEndUn 5rms 2br 2.1ba 0gar 293DOM Village Station West
MLS # 2698606 $349,000 TwnIntUn 6rms 2br 2.1ba 0gar 71DOM Village Station West
MLS # 2707476 $349,000 HighRise 5rms 2br 2.1ba 2gar 35DOM The Newstead
MLS # 2712770 $359,000 OneFloor 4rms 1br 1.1ba 1gar 14DOM Renaissance Place
MLS # 2713169 $363,000 TwnIntUn 5rms 2br 2.1ba 1gar 12DOM Village Mews
MLS # 2709056 $374,900 OneFloor 5rms 2br 2 1ba 1gar 28DOM Village Mews
MLS # 2703159 $399,999 TwnIntUn 5rms 2br 2.1ba 1gar 53DOM Village Mews
MLS # 2664794 $423,800 OneFloor 6rms 3br 2ba 2gar 189DOM Village Station West
MLS # 2699571 $424,000 HighRise 5rms 2br 3ba 2gar 70DOM The Newstead
MLS # 2690710 $469,900 HighRise 5rms 2br 2.1ba 2gar 103DOM The Newstead
MLS # 2631413 $575,000 TwnEndUn 5rms 2br 2.1ba 2gar 250DOM SOUTH MOUNTAIN
MLS # 2669469 $875,000 TwnEndUn 9rms 3br 4.1ba 2gar 176DOM Manors at South Mountain
MLS # 2716038 $942,000 TwnEndUn 12rms 3br 4.1ba 2gar 0DOM Manors at South Mountain
MLS # 2684179 $1,100,000 TwnEndUn 10rms 3br 4.1ba 2gar 131DOM Manors at South Mountain
As a member of the Gay community I find myself working with open and not so open members of the Gay community. Many times members of the Gay community find it a much more comfortable experence working with a fellow member of the Gay community, while searching for the right home. As a fellow member of the community I make it a point to help make things as comfortable as possible during this sometimes stressful period in peoples lives.
In turn I try to support other members of the gay community where I can. I know this may sound odd to some people but when I know of a great real estate mortgage person who is also gay or a great home inspector who happens to be gay I try to recommend them. Of course my gay or strait clients are free to work with who they choose, but I like to give them options where I can.
So where does the Maplewood NJ Real Estate market come into this. Maplewood NJ is one of the towns that I specialize in. Every year I help fellow Gay members of the community buy or sell homes in Maplewood and surrounding towns such as South Orange, Millburn, West Orange, Summit … I know the market well, you can count on me to understand your needs and desires. You can count on me to help you get the best deal, buying or selling a home.
So if you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Maplewood NJ or South Orange NJ give me a call 973-647-0253 Jim, I will deliver the results your looking for, and make you feel comfortable all the way.
Cheers,
James Boyer Gay Maplewood NJ Realtor Gay Maplewood NJ Real Estate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
Gay Maplewood NJ Real Estate Agent | Gay Maplewood NJ Realtor | Maplewood NJ Gay Community
The real estate market in South Orange New Jersey has been a bit slower this year than last, though not nearly as slow as some people would have you believe. In this article I will give you the raw numbers so you can make your own call.
All data is from the first 8 months of 2009 as compaired to the first 8 months of 2008.
Number of South Orange NJ homes sold:
2009 homes sold = 95
2008 homes sold = 125
Average selling price in South Orange NJ:
2009 = $561,028
2008 = $582,278
Median selling price in South Orange NJ:
2009 = $500,000
2008 = $548,550
Average days to sell in South Orange NJ:
2009 = 75.1
2008 = 65.4
Median days to sell in South Orange NJ:
2009 = 55
2008 = 44
So the median price seems to be down about 10% but the average price is only down a few percentage points here in South Orange. What we are seeing here in South Orange is very similar to most other towns in the area, lower priced homes and condos are selling quite well, while mid level and upper level homes are not selling so well.
I am a proud member of the gay community, and believe strongly in supporting its members wherever I can. If you would prefer to work with a Gay South Orange Real Estate Agent who puts your interests first, give me a call 973-647-0253.
For the most recent market update for the neighboring town of Maplewood New Jersey visit NJ-RealEstate-Agent.com.
As I have written before, Maplewood New Jersey is one of those towns that members of the gay community find particularly attractive. First there is the proximity to Manhattan, then there is the charm of the town itself, and the very liberal life style people are used too, and then there is the larger than average gay population in Maplewood.
Gay Real Estate Update, The Maplewood NJ Report
465-73 VALLEY ST $161,000LP HighRise 2br 2ba $155,000SP 15DOM
This Sunday, May 3rd the Morristown New Jersey Aids walk will proceed once again. The crowd for this years walk is expected to be the largest ever, and there are 400 people expected to participate in the walk itself.
Morristown NJ Aids Walk
The Morristown Aids walk route will include Washington Street, Mills Street, Spring Street, Speedwell Avenue, Normandy Parkway, Overlook and Ogden Place among other streets.
Organizers of the walk are hoping to raise more then the record $51,000 which was raised in 2000.
Maplewood New Jersey, located in Essex County on the Morristown line of New Jersey Transit is one of those towns that seems to have it all when it comes to the wish lists of Gay home buyers.
Maplewood New Jersey is less than 35 minutes by train to New York City Penn Station, as well as Hoboken and Newark stations. This makes working in Manhattan or the other towns listed, and living in Maplewood very easy. But why Maplewood?? Maplewood has a nice charm to it, the people are friendly, the surroundings are beautiful some say even park like, I have heard people say that as many as 20% of the people living in Maplewood are Gay. Now there is no hard data to back that up, but spend some time in Maplewood and it sure does start to feel like that is a accurate number.
I thought I would give you the home sales data for the first 3 months of 2009.
There were 38 homes sold and transferred to their new owners. If you are interested in seeing what homes in Maplewood NJ are currently listed for sale, visit my Maplewood webpage at Maplewood NJ homes for sale
James Boyer
Gay Maplewood NJ Realtor
Gay Maplewood NJ Real Estate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct
South Orange is such a nice friendly town to call home. Close to NYC and all it has to offer the gay professionals who want to have easy access to the city but just don’t want to live in it anymore.
Here are the homes sales for the first 3 month of 2oo9 in South Orange.
22 homes sold in South Orange NJ during the first 3 month of the year. That is not really all that bad, though that number is likely will start ratcheting up quite a bit as the months pass. There are just too many great deals out there, as well as a very nice $8000 first time home buyer tax credit for those of you who purchase a home before December, 1 2009.
James Boyer
South Orange NJ Realtor
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-647-0253 Cell
973-539-6300 Office
Many Gay home buyers tend to want to live in towns which are very gay friendly. Many times what they are looking for is almost a Gay enclave of sorts. Here in New Jersey we have a number of towns which would qualify as being Gay enclaves. Of course you have the Jersey City’s and your Hoboken’s but I am talking about towns a little farther out. Towns that are more than just bedroom communities for New York City.
The towns I am thinking of are South Orange, Maplewood, Montclair, and Millburn. All of these towns have a larger than average gay population, and a personality of their own as well.
Of course if your are wanting to live in a New Jersey Gay enclave, you probably also want to have a New Jersey Gay Realtor on your side helping you to find a great home in a great community. A Gay Realtor who understands your needs and desires. Someone who has been through some of the same personal life experiences as you have.
James Boyer
Gay NJ Realtor
Gay Real Estate Expert
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct
South Orange NJ 07079, located just 20 minutes by car, and 28 minutes by train from Manhattan, is one of those towns that just draws members of the gay community.
Many of the gay residents of South Orange NJ , moved here from Manhattan and because of this still work and play in Manhattan, but why did they move here? Living in South Orange is like living in a smaller town, but having all the benefits of being in Manhattan. Most everyone here is very accepting of the gay community, and I would guess that close to 20% of the people who call South Orange home are of the gay community.
South Orange NJ A Great Place For The Gay Community To Call Home.
Other great communities to consider include Maplewood, Millburn, Summit, Chatham, Madison, and Morristown.
If you are thinking of making a move, and want to live in a very gay friendly town such as South Orange give James Boyer, your South Orange Gay Realtor a call, 973-647-0253
James Boyer
Gay South Orange NJ Realtor
Gay South Orange Real Estate Expert
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct
Each year GLINN (Gay Lesbian International News Network) puts together a list of the top 10 Gay Ghetto’s. I know, I know, Gay Ghetto sounds negative but it totally is a possitive thing. According to GLINN Gay Ghetto’s represent areas of blossoming pride, celebration, and reliable real estate value.
Natural and historical beauty, vibrant downtown venues that retain quaint charms but exceptionally innovative restaurants and shops, the nationally recognized Paper Mill Playhouse, a first-class school system, and easy commutes into the Big Apple all conspire to make this area a uniquely awesome place to live. These valuable features have not been lost on the GLBT community that thrives in this Victorian-era central New Jersey enclave of restored antique homes and outstanding real estate investment opportunities.
Short Hills Millburn / Maplewood, South Orange, Metuchen actually came in #6 on their list for 2008.
In actuality this whole area is very gay friendly and a number of gay households can be found in most all of the towns along the Morristown Line of New Jersey Transit, sometimes called the Midtown Direct train line for its many trains that go express to Penn station in NYC without stopping.
Maplewood and South Orange tend to be more affordable towns for the New Jersey Gay community, with Millburn being more expensive but having just a bit of a different flair.
I am sure you are all aware that we are currently in a buyers real estate market. That means that the home buyer has the upper hand when it comes to striking a good deal on the home of their choice. Currently we have a rare combination of low home prices, low mortgage interest rates, and very motivated home sellers here in New Jersey. In short, if you are interested in owning a home, strike while the real estate market is right for the buyer. I have written an article talking more about this including the benefits that are out there titled Real Estate Buyers’ Market Morris County New Jersey. In reality the article applies to all of Norther New Jersey, including Essex County and Union County.
James Boyer
Gay NJ REALTOR
Gay Real Estate Specialist
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct
Well it is 2009, we are in a recession, home prices are down, interest rates are way down, and I am going to say it. If you would like to be a home owner rather than a renter this is one of the best times in forever to get a great deal on your home and get a great interest rate.
My good friend and trusted business partner has quoted rates as low as 4.625% 30 year fixed rate home purchase mortgages. Bob can be reached at 908-303-7714 or Robert_Scarzella@countrywide.com should you wish to have a pre-approval letter prepared, of if you currently own a home and want to re-finance.
Just in case you have wondered, I had Bob work out what the payments and tax implications would be on a really nice condo that I have shown a few times in South Orange NJ MLS # 2586205 . Bob assumed a 85K income, 20% down, and a 400K purchase price.
Monthly Payment / Projected Tax Savings
Purchase Price $400,000
20% Down Payment $ 80,000
Financed $320,000
30 Year Fixed 4.75%
Monthly Payment P&I $1,669
Real Estate Tax Monthly $ 750
Condo Fee $ 250
Remember these are Bobs projections based on the above criteria, you situation may vary.
First Time Home Buyer Credit
There is also a $7500 First time home buyer credit for home buyers who close on their new home before July 1, 2009.
If you are thining of moving out a little further west, consider Morristown New Jersey. I have put together and article titled Relocating to Morristown New Jersey 07960.
Have questions? Need Help buying or selling a home? Send me a e-mail or give me a call at 973-647-0253, I am happy to help.
James Boyer Gay NJ Realtor RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct
Gay Real Estate | Gay Realtor | First Time Home Buyer Credit
Lets hope that 2009 is a better year for all of us than 2008 turned out to be. I believe that 2009 will very likely be a much better year for real estate sales in the towns of the Midtown Direct train line of New Jersey Transit.
The signs of a better real estate market to come are already showing up. The federal government now seems serious in their mission to end the housing market recession using what ever means necessary. Mortgage interest rates are at 30 year lows, home prices are down and now deemed to be within the affordability range for most would be New Jersey home buyers. To top all that off it seem like the home buyer activity has been picking up ever since mid December.
Are you thinking of shopping for a great deal on a home in gay friendly New Jersey? Stop by the New Jersey MLS search.
James Boyer
Gay NJ REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct
To real a update on one of the Midtown Direct towns visit Morristown NJ Home Sales December 08 report.
Starting January 1st the Maplewood NJ Jitney will start serving the Wyoming Section of Millburn NJ bringing passengers to the Maplewood NJ train station.
Yet more services for the local residents needing to get to and from NYC.
Morris County does not seem to come up that often when members of the gay community in the Northern New Jersey and New York City area think about buying a home. I believe that is a mistake though. Of course I would since I live here and know the area.
If you are gay and working in Manhattan, Eastern Morris County is a very good place to consider buying a home though. Morris County Real Estate tends to have considerably lower taxes than several of the closer in to Manhattan counties of Northern New Jersey. This can make a huge difference in buying power. On top of that, homes in many towns of Eastern Morris County such as Chatham New Jersey Madison New Jersey & Morristown New Jersey will be between 40k and 80k less expensive than very similar homes in great towns in Essex County New Jersey.
There are a considerable number of gay people calling places like Chatham New Jersey, Madison New Jersey & Morristown New Jersey home. Many of these people are using the Midtown Direct New Jersey Transit Train line, otherwise known as the Morristown line. The train takes people between 40 and 55 minutes to get to the train station in NYC. Life in these Eastern Morris County towns is a very friendly and pleasant experence. With tree lined streets, and large numbers of community members who are proud of their towns, these places tend to be clean and safe places to be.
All of this makes home buying for the gay community in Morris County New Jersey a very rewarding thing.
James Boyer
Gay REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct
Gay REALTOR | Gay Real Estate | Gay Friendly Towns | Gay Ghetto | Gay NJ Real Estate
Are you a member of the gay community living in Manhattan or Jersey City or … and sick of paying rent? Consider coming to Maplewood New Jersey.
Maplewood NJ is a gay haven in the middle of one of the most gay friendly states in the union. There are more gay people living in Maplewood than in any other Northern New Jersey town other than places like Jersey City and such. Here are some possitive reasons to consider coming to gay friendly Maplewood New Jersey.
Maplewood is just a short train ride into the city, about 30 minutes
Condos in Maplewood are affordable, The average condo sold in Maplewood NJ sold for $234,000 over the last 12 months.
Maplewood has a very proud and friendly community.
There is a actual neighborhood feel to Maplewood, it does not feel like a urban jungle.
There are gay friendly things to do in the area.
Like I have said about, if you are sick of paying rent in the urban jungle and want to own your own home, in a town that feels like a actual neighborhood with friendly people, consider coming to places like Maplewood New Jersey. Here in Maplewood New Jersey you are close enough to the city that you can do all the normal things you currently do and come home to peace and tranquility.
James Boyer Maplewood NJ REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct
Thank you for stopping by Your Gay Real Estate, when you are thinking of buying or selling a home, consider using a highly qualified member of the gay community who understands your needs, wants, and your relationships. You can fell comfortable telling me things that you many not wish to share with other REALTORS.
I write this blog post from the perspective of a person who has successfully purchased 6 foreclosure properties fixed them up and then sold them at a profit.
When people think of getting a deal in real estate they almost always seem to think real estate foreclosure or real estate short sale. Don’t get me wrong, foreclosures and short sales can be a great deal, but there is also risk involved. Take the Morristown NJ Foreclosure I was trying to purchase a few weeks ago. The home is sitting vacant, no lights, no water, no heating, nothing. There is no disclosure statment to tip me off to problems which were known to the former owner, the bank knew virtually nothing about the house other than the address, the amount of the mortgage they foreclosed on, and oh yeah, the fact that they were loosing thousands of dollars every month on this house.
So to start the process off, I inspected the home from top to bottom, making notes as I went about things I wanted to change in order to make the home more sell able for a profit, and how much I thought each thing would cost. I looked very carefully at the heating and air conditioning systems to see if I could tell how old they were. I took note of all improvements that had already been done to the home so that I could check to see if they had been done properly, and of course I looked for deal killers, evidence of termites, foundation cracks that would be costly to fix, and other stupid things that might need to be undone.
Because towns like Morristown New Jersey are incredibly fussy about things, I wanted to be very careful that I covered myself against unexpected problems with the house.
In the end, I did not get this house. There was a bidding war, which drove the price of the home to about $20,000 above the listed price.
When thinking about buying a home to live in, or as a real estate investment, foreclosures are likely to be near the top of your mind. That is OK, just make sure you are working with a New Jersey Real Estate Agent who has been through this process a few times and has had successful results. Like I said above, I have flipped 6 foreclosures so far, and made money on every one. Some of them I made great money, some just average money, but I made money.
James Boyer Gay REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct
If you are looking for a luxury home, or in a gay ghetto, work with a experenced gay real estate agent who can help you get the best deal on the home you will love.
It is Wednesday night and I am still finding myself with thoughts of what I was doing this time last week. To be exact, right about now I was up on stage with the hypnotist and about 11 other hot gay guys. It was such a blast to be on this vacation, and I look forward to doing it again sometime in the near future. Atlantis Events does a great job putting these trips together. You can visit there site at http://www.atlatisevents.com
Just got back from a Club Atlantis vacation at the Vallarta Palace Resort. I have to say my partner and I had a very good time, and I will be writting further about the trip and some of the very fun things that we did while down in Sunny Mexico. Also I will be posting some pictures as well.
Well today was a great day to be out showing homes in gay friendly Morristown & Madison New Jersey.
There were some very good deals out there, and my client today was very impressed at what he could get for the money, especially in Morristown.
I have to say I love helping members of the GLBT community find homes, It is just a lot of fun. I have been finding that GLBT clients tend too appreciate working with a Gay REALTOR because as many of them have said, they feel they can be more open with me, than with a REALTOR who is not gay. In the past when I was not a REALTOR I found that I felt that way as well.
I also have a New Jersey Real Estate blog. There you can find all kinds of real estate statistics, and analysis as well as some interesting articles and advice. Stop by, leave a comment, there or here. I love to hear from my readers.
James Boyer
Gay REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
To see the latest Morristown NJ real estate report check out the latest article at the Summit, Chatham, Madison, Morristown NJ Real Estate Blog.
I am not really sure how I found this site, but anyway, I found a gay car review website. I have heard of Gay Real Estate websites, and Gay Real Estate Referral websites, but never a Gay Car Review website.
Here it is, Gay Wheels written by gay writers who do their own gay tests of these cars, and do all kinds of funny things such as give information on what are the most popular cars and trucks among the gay community, and what cars are good for what kinds of people in the gay community.
This company also provides you with a list of the gay friendly companies, who treat their workers fairly, and the not so gay friendly companies as well.
Check these guys out, the website is very cool.
Written by James Boyer, Gay REALTOR, Serving the Morristown NJ Real Estate market, as well as the local real estate markets up and down the Midtown Direct Train Line of New Jersey Transit. You can find more information about Morristown New Jersey here.
Proudly serving the gay community of New Jersey, and those wonderful members of the Gay community moving to New Jersey.
I write all the time about Maplewood NJ and South Orange NJ, which are both well known and very friendly gay real estate markets. Today I thought I would write about another very gay friendly town along the very gay friendly Midtown Direct train line of New Jersey Transit, Chatham New Jersey.
Chatham NJ is one of those sometimes forgotten places which happens to be very gay friendly even by New Jersey standards. The people of Chatham are just more worldly than people in some New Jersey towns. Not to say that they are any more worldly than in towns such as Summit New Jersey or Madison New Jersey, which are both right next door to Chatham.
The Chatham NJ real estate market has been plugging along this year with prices off about 13% from last year which was essentially flat from 2006. This is presenting a great chance for gay home buyers to get into a great home here in Chatham New Jersey at a reduced price and a considerably lower mortgage interest rate than last year.
I write about the gay real estate market and gay friendly towns because I have been where you my reader likely is now. I have moved to a new area, not knowing what towns to consider and what towns to avoid. I did know that I wanted to work with a Gay Realtor, because I hoped that he or she would be able to help me find what I was looking for in a town / neighborhood, and also understand me and my partner a little better, as well as be a little more sensitive to our needs.
Chatham NJ real estate is a very good choice for the gay community as well as non-gay community.
James Boyer Chatham NJ REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
I know, many gay people living in Manhattan think that moving to New Jersey would make live so hard for them. Not just for getting to work, but doing fun things with their friends and going out to social events. Well I am here to say, not true. If you wanted to live in South Orange NJ or Maplewood NJ you can have a whole house for less than the cost of purchasing an apartment in NYC.
I have recently shown several very nice 3 bedroom homes in both South Orange, and Maplewood which were in good condition, and under 500K. For that, you get a nice yard, your own home, that you don’t have to pay condo fees on, or deal with neighbors walking on your roof, or hanging out in your hall way.
If you are interested in seeing what the towns of the Midtown Direct train line have to offer, or would like to search for Maplewood NJ real estate just visit jboyerhomes.com
James Boyer
Gay NJ REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
You can also find some great information about Morristown New Jersey stop by my Squidoo blog.
Well I would not really call it a Ghetto but the Summit NJ real estate market has been very strong all year now. With 28 homes sold and closed in August alone Summit has been stronger than most all of New Jersey for this entire real estate downturn, as well as having gone up in price as much or more than real estate in the rest of New Jersey during the period from 2002 to 2006.
Summit New Jersey has been one of the wonderful places along the Midtown Direct train line in which gay singles as well as gay couples have chosen to call home. There is just a overall atmosphere of friendliness and acceptance which is over and above that found in much of gay friendly New Jersey.
When thinking of buying or selling Summit NJ real estate or a home anyplace in Morris, Essex, Union, or Somerset Counties here in Northern New Jersey, give me a call, 973-647-0253 Jim your Gay REALTOR.
James Boyer
Gay REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
South Orange New Jersey has long been know as one of those places in Gay friendly New Jersey which is especially accepting and friendly to the gay community. This has helped to bring in more and more members of the gay community.
South Orange New Jersey being located on the New Jersey Midtown Direct train line has the added advantage of being close enough to Manhattan for easy commuting by train. The wonderful downtown and tree lined streets of South Orange will make any New Yorker, hungry for the more relaxed suburban life happy they looked at South Orange New Jersey.
For the month of July the South Orange New Jersey Real Estate market had 16 homes sell and transfer to their new owners. The average price of these homes was $587,000 with this average home being a 4 bedroom 2 bath home which took about 62 days of activly being marketed for sale, to sell.
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I just though I would let everyone know that for the Gay friendly towns along the Midtown Direct train line seem to be in a real estate recovery. We are seeing significantly higher numbers of homes selling and transferring to their new owners every month for the past 4 months that the same months of 2007. In many cases we are seeing similar or higher average prices than we had seen in 2007 as well.
This is not a huge suprise as many of these towns are also being helped by the end of the drive until you can afford the mortgage payment situation we had in the 1990’s and early to mid 2000’s. Many people are now choosing to live in towns such as Chatham, Madison, and even Summit and purchase smaller homes, than they could for the same price if they went further west in New Jersey. They are doing this because many are feeling that their time they spend commuting is to valuable to exchange for a some what larger home they could afford further west.
If you would like to do some research on the gay friendly real estate markets of New Jersey visit Summit New Jersey Real Estate.
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Wow, Short Hills / Millburn New Jersey made the #6 possition in Gay Real Estate’s top ten gay ghetto’s. According to Gay Real Estate every year they cross-analyzing demographics against real estate sales data to discover those especially prized metropolitan areas throughout the USA that are most in vogue with the diverse GLBT community.
Here is what they had to say about Short Hills / Millburn “Natural and historical beauty, vibrant downtown venues that retain quaint charms but exceptionally innovative restaurants and shops, the nationally recognized Paper Mill Playhouse, a first-class school system, and easy commutes into the Big Apple all conspire to make this area a uniquely awesome place to live. These valuable features have not been lost on the GLBT community that thrives in this Victorian-era central New Jersey enclave of restored antique homes and outstanding real estate investment opportunities.”
Of course they were talking about the surrounding towns as well including South Orange, Maplewood, Summit, Livingston and even Chatham New Jersey.
If you would like to do a little research on the gay friendly neighborhoods of Millburn New Jersey, visit Short Hills Gay Real Estate.
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James Boyer
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RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
As many know, Northern New Jersey is a gay friendly place. There are some places though that members of the gay community find to be of more appeal than others. These towns not only are gay friendly, but they tend to have a gay community, as well as great public transportation.
Members of the gay community seem to be a bit more mobile than people in general. We tend to jump on opportunities and pick up and move accross state, or even accross the country. That makes it very important to choose a home in a town which has as many of the things that draw buyers, gay or strait, as possible.
Many of the towns along the New Jersey Transit Midtown Direct line meet these needs in spades. From South Orange, to Summit, to Chatham, and on out to Morristown we find higher demand from home buyers than many of the surrounding towns. This helps to support home values.
To read the latest report on a Midtown Direct Towns real estate performance visit Morristown NJ Real Estate.
The 40 Park Condominium project kicked off its official opening last week. It was a huge success for the developers of the project. For what the project developers agents were saying, they had managed to get quite a number of pre-sales before the project ever went public.
If you are interesting in this project or any other new construction project be aware that you must visit the project for the first time with your REALTOR so that he / she can register you. Otherwise the builder will not recognize any representation relationship you have with your REALTOR and you will be left with no representation.
If you are a member of the GLBT community and would like to work with a Gay NJ REALTOR you have come to the right place. Give James Boyer a call at 973-647-0253, or visit him at Gay NJ Real Estate.
The other less publicised election taking place on Tuesday May 6th is a race to determine who will be running in the fall for a U.S. Senate seat. This story is very interesting, not just because there is a openly gay man running, but also because this is taking place in North Carolina, the state formerly of Jessy Helms.
It sure would be interesting if Jim Neal were able to get past the primary and be able to run in the general election this fall.
Written by James Boyer NJ Gay REALTOR. Thinking about buying or selling a home in New Jersey? Want to make sure you work with a GLBT REALTOR who understands your needs and concerns? Visit Gay Real Estate where you can see all the homes currently listed for sale along the Midtown Direct Train Line of New Jersey, and contact Me. If you are seeking a home in another area, I can make sure you are put in touch with a GLBT REALTOR in that area.
Ok, this is not going to be a big post about enviro friendly towns. My main premise is that if you live in a town which has great public transportation and you use it, you are being more enviro friendly.
Here is my list of desireable towns in New Jersey which are also gay friendly.
South Orange NJ
Maplewood NJ
Millburn NJ
Summit NJ
Chatham NJ
Madison NJ
Morristown NJ
All of these towns have Midtown Direct train stations in them. If you can use the train you sure can save on gas and pollution over driving your car to work and home.
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Summit NJ is one of those desireable towns which the gay community also finds to be desireable. There are many reasons for this, including the relatively low real estate taxes and the easy transportation via the New Jersey transit Midtown Direct train line.
Since Feb 1st of 2008 there have been 27 homes sell in Summit NJ, the following are just a few of the homes which sold.
133 Summit Ave. Unit #39 in the Summit Parmley, A 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. with $1040 in monthly fees. Sold for $330,000 in 94 days on the market.
777 Springfield Ave in Executive House, A 2 bedroom 2.1 bath condo with $240 in monthly fees. Sold for $375,000 in 114 days on the market.
35 Edison Dr. in Briant Park, A 4 bedroom 2 bath single family home. Sold for $390,000 in 143 days on the market.
241 Ashland Rd. A 3 bedroom 3 bath home. Sold $625,000 in 86 days on the market.
28 Montrose Ave. A 4 bedroom 2.1 bath single family home. Sold for $945,000 in 141 days on the market.
25 Glen Oaks Ave. in Summit’s Memorial Field neighborhood. A 5 bedroom 3.1 bath single family home. Sold for $999,999 in 16 days on the market.
11 Hillview Terrace. A 4 bedroom 2.1 bath Colonial. Sold for $1,500,000 in 28 days on the market.
232 Oak Ridge Ave. A 2 Story Tudor Built in 1929 with 5 bedrooms 5.1 bath home. Sold for $2,650,000 in 19 days on the market.
Summit really is a nice town, and very convenient for members of the gay community.
The real estate market in gay friendly Maplewood NJ moved forward in a positive way last month.
We had 9 homes sell / close in Madison NJ in February. Not a bad number considering those homes had to have gone under contract in December and January. That would be the traditionally slowest time of the year.
Some of the homes to sell in Maplewood NJ 07040
223 Laurel Ave Sold at $210,000 with 46 days on market.
117 Oakland Rd. Sold at $442,000 with 24 days on market.
34 Lancaster Sold at $549,000 with 43 days on market, in Maplewood’s Clinton neighborhood.
13 Clarmont Dr. Sold at $650,000 with 207 days on market, in Maplewood’s Jefferson neighborhood.
Maplewood NJ is such a nice town and very gay friendly. I know a number a family members how call Maplewood home and love it. One of the great things about Maplewood NJ that makes it very popular other than how gay friendly it is, is it’s proxcimitry to Manhattan. Living in Maplewood NJ, you can be in Manhattan by train in 30 minutes or less.
Thinking about buying or selling a home and wanting to work with a Gay Real Estate expert? Visit my website or call 973-647-0253 for help.
Those were the words used by a commission established to study gay cival unions in New Jersey. The study basically said civil unions create a “second-class status” for gay couples, rather than giving them equality.
The report stopped short of calling for gay marriage in New Jersey, but hinted strongly that anything short of that is not likely to solve the problems. The commission did find that gay couples in Massachusetts, the only state that now allows same-sex marriage, do not experience some of the legal complications that those in New Jersey do.
Thinking about buying or selling a home in Morris, Essex, or Union County. Want to use a Gay REALTOR to represent your interests? I cannot blame you, buying or selling a home is a very big and very personal experience.
When taking on a task as large as buying or selling a home, it is usually best to call upon a market expert who also understands your needs.
I am that market expert for the Midtown Direct real estate markets from South Orange all the way out to Morristown. This is a really great area of New Jersey with lots to offer the gay community. When you are ready to talk with a gay REALTOR, give me James Boyer a call 973-647-0253. or check out my website at morristown nj real estate.
Northern New Jersey is widely seen as a very gay friendly place. To tell you the truth the areas along the Midtown Direct train line are very friendly. It is well known that places like South Orange NJ and Maplewood NJ are very gay friendly, but did you know that Summit NJ and Chatham NJ are also very gay friendly as well?
While South Orange and Maplewood are gay friendly, they are also in Essex County which curses them with higher property taxes then they deserve. Summit NJ is in Union County with has much lower property taxes and Chatham NJ is in Morris County, also with much lower property taxes.
When you think of moving to Northern New Jersey keep Summit and Chatham in mind they are about a 5 minute longer train line to New York City but thousands of dollars cheaper per year to live in.
OK Gay Real Estate shoppers. There is a new way of saying Summit NJ MLS Search. The National Association of REALTORS wants all of us local REALTORS to use phrases such as Summit NJ Homes For Sale, or Search Summit NJ Homes For Sale.
Seems a little convoluted to me, after all what do you think of when you think, I want to look for a home? You think, I want to look at the MLS. But for some reason the National Association of REALTORS does not like Search the MLS any more.
So here his my nod to NAR: If you want to see all the homes currently for sale in and around Gay Friendly Summit NJ take a look at Summit NJ Homes For Sale. There you can find every home currently listed for sale in the local MLS. Whoops that was bad, oh well I am a disobedient gay realtor I guess.
If you are member of the gay community and would like to work with a Gay REALTOR I ask you for the chance to win your business. I have excellent market knolledge of the Midtown Direct real estate markets including Morristown. Give me a call at 973-647-0253 Direct or use the link above to visit my website and send me a message there.
Thank you,
James Boyer
NJ REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office 973-647-0253 Direct
For gay real estate needs you likely will be more comfortable working with a knoledgeable gay REALTOR.
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Maplewood New Jersey? Check our your Gay REALTOR’S MLS Search at Maplewood NJ MLS Search.
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Many people seem to think that just because we are gay we have more fashion sense, more decorating sense, and more home improvement sense. Really do we all have that? Well not really but that is OK, it can be a learned talent.
Learning to be that supper Gay Home Decorating specialist is not really all that hard. You can impress your friends and relatives by just getting a few home improvement books from Home Depot for that matter. Lots of great ideas that everyone could learn, it is just that most choose not to learn them.
Here in New Jersey there are many homes which need cosmetic improvements which are for sale. Many of these improvements mainly improve paint and changing out cabinets, counter tops, and appliances, but most of the time the home buyers looking at these homes expect to get a $3 discount for every $1 of actual improvements that are needed. On the flip side of that, these same buyers will pay premium for a home that is nicely decorated and updated. Makes it really easy for the savvy home buyer who is willing to do some painting etc. and make it Gay Real Estate
James Boyer REALTOR, Your Gay Real Estate Specialist. I specialize in Summit NJ Real Estate and Real Estate in all of the surrounding towns up and down the Midtown Direct Train Line. Any questions or need a well informed Gay NJ REALTOR give me a call at 973-647-0253
Last night my partner and I went into NYC on the Midtown Direct, from Convent Station. Only took about 55 minutes to arrive at Penn Station. Not bad. Then it was off to gay hang out Splash, which was busy as usual, and then off to our Restaurant ilili on 5th Avenue. Food was Lebanese, and good, Wine was more than I thought it was going to be, that that was OK.
I did notice that there were quite a number of gay groups doing restaurant night at ilili though. After dinner we all headed down to a place call Xes another gay bar, which I had not been to before. Good looking bartenders, and crowd, but very small building for the size of the crowd. I guess that is a good thing, meaning they were doing a good amount of business, Then back to Penn Station to catch the reverse of the Midtown Direct, and that was it for a gay couples night out on the town.
James Boyer REALTOR, Your Midtown Direct Gay REALTOR. Selling real estate in the gay friendly towns from South Orange NJ, Maplewood NJ, Short Hills NJ, to Summit NJ, on over to Chatham NJ and then out to Morristown NJ.
Real Estate in the Midtown Direct Real Estate markets is moving these days. People of the Gay Community in New Jersey are out buying homes again, as well as the rest of the public. Last night was a welcome break from selling and managing the process of buying / selling real estate.
If you are seeking a Gay REALTOR to help you find a home in Northern New Jersey, Just give me a call 973-647-0253 and I will help you. If you need to buy or sell outside of my area I am happy to help you find just the right Gay REALTOR for your needs.
A Wonderful Colonial in South Orange’s Upper Wyoming Neighborhood.
88 Jessica Way South Orange NJ 07079
For More Pictures, A Virtual Tour Of This Fine Home, & A Full MLS Search Visit Our Website South Orange NJ Real Estate. The Virtual Tour is on the Featured Homes For Sale page
Stunning Colonial with breathtaking views of NYC Manhattan. Magnificent entrance foyer with turned staircase, custom kitchen, spacious rooms, gleaming wood floors. All on New Jersey’s Midtown Direct Train Line taking you to NYC Manhattan in minutes.
88 Jessica Way Property Taxes Projected To Be Much Lower In 2008
Property Details
4 Large Bedrooms
2 and 1/2 Baths
Formal Dining Room
Large Great Room
Stunning Views Of Manhattan
Better Than Move In Condition
MLS # 2477769
Contact James Boyer REALTOR® for more information or your private showing today.
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Highly desirable South Orange NJ 07079, make your appointment to see this great home just minutes from the South Orange train station where you can catch the Midtown Direct line of New Jersey Transit and be in NYC at Penn Station in no time flat. This is a great home in the Upper Wyoming section of South Orange NJ. Contact James Boyer - 973.647.0253Contact James Boyer when you are ready to buy a home or sell your home in South Orange NJ or surrounding communities. Schedule an appointment by phone or send me e-mail now.
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Gay.com and HRC (Human Rights Campaign) have gotten together to help the gay community, be they job-seekers, consumers, or investors, make better decisions based on how many companies treat the Gay and Lesbian community. You can read the full story at http://www.gay.com/business/cpd/
Cheers,
James Boyer
Gay REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
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I try to write about Gay Real Estate and the issues that face the Gay community when buying or selling Real Estate in New Jersey. Next article for Your Gay Real Estate will cover Summit NJ from the Point of view of a Gay Summit REALTOR
Painting your house not only protects it from decay but adds value.A nice new paint job brings cosmetic appeal and a sense of great up-keep together to add value to your home with-out spending a lot of money in the process. Home buyers will often judge your home by their first impressions.Why not give them elegant soothing and rich first impressions.If not your home may be giving your home buyers the impression that you have not kept up with the maintenance,and that many disasters await them in the near future in your home.Not the kind of thoughts that should be promoted in someone you hope will buy your home.
If home buyers don’t detect any obvious neglect in a home they usually have a much easier time bringing themselves to writing a nice offer that will be easier for you to accept.
When thinking of buying or selling a home in Morris, Union or Essex Counties of New Jersey call upon your Gay REALTOR James Boyer of RE/MAX Properties Unlimited 973-647-0253. James can help you with your real estate needs from South Orange, to Short Hills/Millburn, into Summit and all the way out to Morristown New Jersey. Many call this the Midtown Direct home market, but what ever you call it for local information check out Maplewood NJ Real Estate at JBoyerHomes.com
Gay Real Estate & Gay REALTOR are not trademarked and tend to be key words that gay and lesbian people use when researching real estate in New Jersey.
Madison NJ, heaven for the suburban minded member of the gay community. Just 30 minutes out of New York City, yet all the pleasures of the wonderful suburban New Jersey life. Maplewood is blessed with a fairly large gay community which only adds to the appeal of Maplewood and the surrounding communities.
Here are the numbers for the Maplewood Gay Real Estate Report:
$133,000 Lowest priced home to sell in Maplewood NJ
$605,000 Highest priced home to sell in Maplewood NJ which was priced below 500K
$381,103 Average priced home to sell in Maplewood NJ which was priced below 500K
$382,000 Median priced home to sell in Maplewood NJ which was priced below 500K
$455,000 Lowest priced home to sell in Maplewood NJ which was priced above 500K
$1,800,000 Highest priced home to sell in Maplewood NJ which was priced above 500K
$689,799 Average price of a home to sell in Maplewood NJ which was priced above 500K
$640,000 Median price of a home to sell in Maplewood NJ which was priced above 500K
The Gay Real Estate Report shows that Maplewood New Jersey had 294 homes actually sell in 2007. For those of you who think that 2007 was just a horrible year in the Maplewood NJ Real Estate market, well it was not so horrible. The real estate market for Essex, Union & Morris Counties in New Jersey bottomed out price wise in August and September of 2007 and since then it has been moving sideways to slightly up.
If you are thinking of buying a home in the near future now is a great time. The number of buyers in the market is down due to the fear mongering in the national news media, and there are some very great deals to be had.
If you would prefer to work with a Gay Realtor please think of me, James Boyer. I will be more than happy to put your needs and desires first and give you a 110% effort to get you a great deal.
James Boyer
NJ REALTOR Associate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
One Madison Avenue
Morristown NJ 07960
973-647-0253 Direct
973-539-6300 Office Maplewood NJ Real Estate
Wow, a gay real estate agent wins office in Texas.
Fort Worth Texas elects Gay REALTOR Joel Burns, to represent the ninth district on the city council, he will be the cities first openly gay city official
Burns, a real estate agent, received over 50 percent of the vote.
Downtown Fort Worth and the Texas Christian University are within the ninth district and will be governed by Burns.
Burns, who will be sworn in early in 2008 was supported by the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund.
James Boyer
NJ REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
One Madison Ave.
Morristown NJ 07960
973-647-0253 Direct
973-539-6300 Office Gay NJ Real Estate
For a experienced Gay Real Estate Agent in Morris Union & Essex Counties of New Jersey look to James Boyer of RE/MAX Properties Unlimited.
Get the best homes, expert advice, residential listings, local info, and more from James Boyer REALTOR, a proven Maplewood NJ real estate expert.
Maplewood NJ currently has 109 homes for sale.
$195,000 Lowest Priced Maplewood NJ Home For Sale
$999,000 Highest Priced Maplewood NJ Home For Sale
$466,600 Average Priced Maplewood NJ Home For Sale
$399,000 Median Priced Maplewood NJ Home For Sale
Currently Maplewood currently is in a buyers market. Home buyers can get excellent deals on homes that are currently for sale. If you are interested in finding out more about what homes are for sale, and what a professional Maplewood NJ REALTOR can do to make your home dreams come true, contact James Boyer NJ REALTOR 973-647-0253 of visit my website at Maplewood NJ Real Estate expert.
If you are looking for a Gay Realtor contact James Boyer REALTOR for all your Gay Real Estate needs. Maplewood NJ, an incredibly gay friendly place to live in on the Midtown Direct train line.
This post is dedicated to all the many members of the gay community here in New Jersey. Many of you are from here origonally and many more have found New Jersey and made it your home. As you all know New Jersey is very gay friendly and becoming more so all the time.
If you or one of your friends will be buying or selling a home in New Jersey please feel free to direct them to this site or to my website for all your and their Gay Real Estate needs. As I have said New Jersey is a very gay friendly place, but there are many REALTORS here as with everywhere who are not Professionals, it is always a good idea to hire the best.
What is going on with Republicans lately? First it was Republican Senator Larry Craig’s hi-jinks now this.
A bill introduced by Republican senator Gordon Smith and Democratic senator Joe Lieberman, along with 19 cosponsors, would grant domestic partner benefits to federal employees.
Under the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act for 2007, federal employees and their domestic partners would be eligible for federal health benefits, the Family and Medical Leave program, long-term care, insurance, and retirement benefits, according to a statement released Wednesday by Smith and Lieberman. Same-sex couples would also assume the same obligations that apply to married employees and their spouses, such as anti-nepotism rules and financial disclosure requirements.
“It’s time for the federal government to catch up to the private sector, not just to set an example but so that it can compete for the most qualified employees and ensure that all of our public servants receive fair and equitable treatment,” Connecticut’s Lieberman said in the statement. “It makes good economic and policy sense. And it is the right thing to do.”
The two senators introduced similar legislation during the previous session of Congress.
Based on the experience of private companies and state and local governments, the Congressional Budget Office has estimated that offering benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal employees would increase the cost of those programs by less than one half of 1 percent. (The Advocate)
Wow, a Republican is proposing this. Who would have thunk it.
James Boyer REALTOR, Specializing in the real estate markets along the Midtown Direct New Jersey Transit Line. If you are thinking of buying or selling from Maplewood NJ 07940 all the way to Morristown NJ 07960. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call 973-647-0253 or stop my my website and send a e-mail
The Morris Township NJ committee voted Wednesday night to approve the acquisition of the Mount Kemble Ave property in Harding to build multipurpose fields.The location is very desirable as the property is sized properly for the construction of soccer, lacrosse and football fields.Total purchase price for the Harding Real Estate, $3.8 million dollars.James Boyer Gay REALTOR, is a resident of Morris Twp’s Convent Station Section. If you are wanting to work with a Gay Realtor the next time you buy or sell a home in New Jersey give hime a call. If you are interested in knowing more about the area and what to know some of the most friendly towns for the gay community please contact James at 973.647.0253 of visit is website at Gay Real Estate.
The Morristown New Jerseys real estate market seems to have bottomed out now after dropping in the spring and early summer of 2007. The only real price declines we are continuing to see are from home sellers who over priced their homes when they listed them.
What does this all mean for Morristown New Jersey home sellers? If you want to sell, this is a great time to get started while the home inventory levels in and around Summit are down. The real jump in new home listings will likely come in March and early April of 2008. If you can get your home listed on the market long before all the competition hits in March and at a proper price, you likely will get your house sold for a fair price in a reasonable time frame. What does this mean for Morristown New Jersey area home buyers? The deals are out there for now. While the new home listings coming to market this last month or so are mostly priced properly, there are still many homes which have been on the market for a 60 or more days. Many times home buyers look to these listings thinking there must be some sort of defect with the house which is why it did not sell. The truth is the defect with the house was the owners reasoning on price, and by the time the home owner got around to bringing the price down to where it should have started, it was too late. You see, the highest price any home seller is going to receive for their home is in the first three to five weeks their home is on the market. If a home seller prices their home too high to get a offer during that time period, the home seller likely will have to take a lower price than they would have received if they had priced their home right to start with. To sum this whole paragraph up, homes that have been on the market for sale for 70 or more days equal bargain to be had, or the home will not sell. You will never know which unless you make a offer though. Remember making offers does not cost anything.Summit New Jersey home buyers and sellers, time to get going.
I James Boyer Gay REALTOR, specialize in the Morristown New Jersey Real Estate Market. If you are thinking of buying or selling in or around Morristown New Jersey, give James Boyer, Gay Morristown REALTOR, a call 973.647.0253 for service & knowledge above and beyond.
Some useful search terms that the online gay real estate lead sellers like to advertise are gay real estate, and of course gay realtor. The online lead sellers dominate those two search terms and then when you want to get in contact with a local gay real estate agent you are forced to go though the lead seller. I post them here hoping to avoid having to go though the gay real estate online lead sellers.
There are 109 Homes on the market in Summit New Jersey as I type this. Usually home sellers do not have their homes on the market this time of year unless they are truly serious about selling. Gay home buyers looking for bargain, what are you waiting for, why not look at some of the biggest bargains out there.
Here are the Summit NJ real estate market statistics as of today 12/12/2007
$1,102,437 Average List Price
$ 789,000 Median List Price
100.9 Average Days On Market
89.0 Median Days On Market
Lots of homes out there with ready and willing sellers. Home buyers who are ready sure can get some good deals. If you would like to take advantage of the great deals out there take a look at my free Gay Realtors MLS Search at jboyerhomes.com
James Boyer
NJ Realtor Associate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited Real Estate
One Madison Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-647-0253 (Direct)
973-539-6300 (Office)
OK everyone, it is time to walk around your house and disconnect your garden hoses and put them away for the winter if you have not dones so already. Not only will this help prolong the life of your garden hoses, but it will help to keep the water pips that feed your outside spigots from freezing and bursting. If you can, be sure to shut off the water supply to your outdoor spigots and then drain the water from the spigot.
If your outside water spigot is warn or not working properly consider replacing it with a frost free spigot (typical cost $25 to $50 over standard spigots)
James Boyer
NJ Realtor Associate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited Real Estate
One Madison Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-647-0253 (Direct)
973-539-6300 (Office)
99 Homes on the market in Chatham New Jersey as I type this. Usually home sellers do not have their homes on the market this time of year unless they are truly serious about selling. Gay Home buyers looking for bargain, why not look at some of the biggest bargains out there. Chatham NJ and the surrounding towns are some of the most gay friendly towns in New Jersey. Come take a look at Morris County, I think you will like what you see.
Here are the Chatham NJ real estate market statistics as of today 12/11/2007
$1,105,313 Average List Price
$ 775,000 Median List Price
95.1 Average Days On Market
87.0 Median Days On Market
Lots of homes out there with ready and willing sellers. Home buyers who are ready sure can get some good deals. If you would like to take advantage of the great deals out there take a look at my free MLS Search at jboyerhomes.com
James Boyer
NJ Realtor Associate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited Real Estate
One Madison Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-647-0253 (Direct)
973-539-6300 (Office)
· Drive up appeal; does your home have any? First impressions many times are the only impression you will get with home buyers. Plant flowers, re-mulch the flowerbeds, keep the lawn cut and trimmed, clean (power wash) the front steps, paint the front door.
· All walls and ceilings which have not been painted in 5 years need to be painted
· All Trim should be cleaned and painted (if trim is painted already, gloss paint is called for here).
· Clean your home as if NBC News was going to showcase it on the nightly news.
Another suggestion I have been made aware of is garage floor epoxy, It really does make a garage floor look nice and well kept, and does not cost much.
Just as an example here is a little background on my direct experience, back when we were in a sellers market (2005) I flipped a few homes and made good returns doing it. One of the homes I will now tell you about had been sitting on the market for 5 months without selling. The town house was about 17 years old, had 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths, the carpeting, paint, windows, kitchen, leaky roof, heating / air conditioning system & poorly working garage door opener, were in fair to poor condition.
Here is what I did:
Replaced the HVAC system, home buyers love new systems ($5,500)
Replaced the Roof, bragging point, Brand New Roof ($3,400)
Painted All Walls & Ceilings, Makes everything look fresh ($600)
Replaced all Carpeting, Bragging point Brand New Carpet ($2,300)
Replaced Kitchen Counter Tops, Inexpensive but nice neutral ($1,100)
Repaired Windows, some needed new glass, local repair shop fixed ($400)
Replaced Garage Door Opener ($200)
Replaced Kitchen Appliances With Mid-Grade Stainless Steel ($1,800)
Replaced all light fixtures with modern Home Depot purchased fixtures ($550)
Replaced some of the sink faucets, Home Depot again ($300)
Cleaned the place to showroom standards
Planted some nice annual flowers out buy the front door and in beds ($50)
Total Spent = $16,200
Results = Town Home put back on the market for sale in 5 weeks, Sold in 2 days, full asking price. Return Improvement Investment = Over 300%
What is my point? You can do this with your own home. You may not have the same things that need to be done. Here is a little exercise for you, step outside your home; pretend you are walking in as a home buyer. Look at your home as if you were thinking of buying it, what things do you see that you wish the homeowner had taken care of. Or have a good local Realtor or home stager come in and advise you on how best you could stage your home to achieve the best value if you were to sell your home.
A home stager likely will charge you a fee of about $150 for a 2-hour consultation session.
James Boyer
NJ Realtor Associate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited Real Estate
One Madison Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960 Madison NJ Real Estate
973-647-0253 (Direct)
973-539-6300 (Office)
I n recognition of World AIDS Day, Our Youth, a Jersey City-based nonprofit, will host an awareness concert, “AIDS is a Drag, Wrap it Up!” The night will include performances by renowned drag queens and straight and gay singers to raise money for AIDS prevention.
“It’s a very good cause,” said Luscious Lola, one of the drag performers and public relations manager for Our Youth. “I really don’t think it’s publicized. It’s only publicized through the gay community.”
Legendary drag queens, like LaRitza Dumont from Orlando, Fla., will entertain the crowd in between singers like Gemini and Danny K. Teens from Our Youth will perform a skit from the musical “Rent.” The night will also have a delicious home-cooked all-you-can-eat buffet, door prizes and raffles.
“We have a new staff that is dedicated and able to help me produce a show of this greatness,” said Our Youth founder Rob De Anthony. “We have a lot of talented people donating their time to us.”
Openly gay rapper Shorty Roc will be performing hits from his newest CD, “Personal.”
“I talk about what happens in our community and things that people in our age group can understand,” said the Brooklyn rapper, who has performed at clubs and pride events. “I chose to be open about my sexuality in my music because I wanted to be that real.”
Since coming onto the rap scene five years ago, Shorty Roc has produced music dealing with politics, dating, sexuality and the risk of AIDS and said being included in the concert was “an accomplishment.”
“When I see the fans, they tell me how much they appreciate my music. They say, ‘Wow, that’s what I’m going through.’ It’s good,” he said. “I think when people see a rapper like myself it changes peoples’ outlook.”
“We all have to realize that the youth is the next generation,” said drag queen Harmonica Sunbeam, who performs on Tuesday at 11 p.m. at The Cage in Hoboken. “I feel the more that we hide from our children, the more we endanger them from learning things in the wrong way.”
Sunbeam, who is HIV-positive, said the night will have “entertainment with a message” for all ages and orientations.
“I can speak from personal experience and give some insight on that life, letting them know that this is my situation but it doesn’t have to be your situation if you can take care of yourself,” said Sunbeam. “It’s one thing to talk to someone. It’s another thing to have someone who is living the experience tell you.”
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the African-American Office of Gay Concerns in Newark, which provides information and weekly workshops to discuss AIDS prevention and protection.
Our Youth has dedicated itself to provide a safe-haven and support group to gay, bisexual, transgendered teens and welcomes straight allies.
“The organization is something that New Jersey needs,” said Lola, who won the Miss Gay Hudson County 2006 title. “It opens up people’s eyes that there are people out there that care and are willing to help.”
An estimated one million Americans live with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), with nearly 40,000 more people infected with HIV each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. AIDS/HIV destroys immune system cells and inhibits a person’s body to fight off viruses and bacteria that can cause disease.
“Homosexual, heterosexual. We’re all the same people,” said former “American Idol” season five contestant and performer Nicole Ortiz. “Homosexuals aren’t the only people who get AIDS. They are just more open to stand up to the fact and help people take care of themselves. Everybody should come out.”
“We are part of the community that’s affected, but we are not the only ones. We’re here, we’re queer and that’s about it,” said De Anthony. “Plus, who knows how to put on a show better than gay people?”
Just thought you would like to see this.
James Boyer Gay Realtor
NJ Realtor Associate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
One Madison Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-647-0253 (Direct)
At a 9am inspection one balmy Summer morning, I arrived at an inspection property and knocked at the front door.A middle aged woman in a house coat came to the door, groggy, in bed clothes and the bed head look.“Hello, I’m the inspector and just wanted to let you know I was out here…seems like I am the first to arrive.”She smiled and said the buyer is inside.I did not see a car outside or realtor so I was a little surprised.It was a few minutes after 9am.I heard another voice…I looked up and saw another woman similar in age, in pajamas, disheveled and appeared to have just awoken.I stepped just inside and said very cheerfully, where is the buyer?The second woman quickly answered “I’m the buyer.”The look on my face or the shade of red prompted the following remarks from the first woman (seller):She stayed over… it’s not like we are lesbians or anything!I responded in a very shaky nervous voice “okay then … I inspect straight woman too”It came out so wrong and awkward! I was beet red. The seller quickly jumped in said where do you want to start?I had a knee jerk reaction and said the “bedroom” since my thought were wandering and confused.A laugh broke out from us all. JIf you are thinking of buying or selling a home in New Jersey, GET AN INSPECTION.4Seasons Home Inspection, LLC is very LBGTIfriendlyand we have personality!
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Bayside Bar
456 Ave C (at W 19th)
Bayonne, New Jersey
201/858-4604
6pm-close, theme nights Website:www.baysidebarnj.com
If you happen to be in the area and looking for something to do in the evening check them out and comment on your experence.
James Boyer
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-647-0253
Serving the Gay Real Estate markets of Morristown, Morris Township, Madison NJ, Chatham NJ , Summit, Short Hills, Millburn, Maplewood, South Orange, & West Orange Referals happily given and accepted. For information on home sales in New Jersey please contact. Morristown Real EstateMadison NJ Real EstateChatham NJ Real Estate
As reported in Thursday’s Star Ledger, New Jersey’s Largest News Paper.
“A national campaign to block gay marriage came to New Jersey this week as conservative groups began airing radio advertisements and bombarded a key lawmaker’s office with as many as 200 phone calls an hour.The National Organization for Marriage debuted a radio ad warning “powerful special-interest groups want to redefine marriage,” as the N.J. Family Policy Council sent out an e-mail urging people to phone legislative leaders and Gov. Jon Corzine.Leaders of both organizations said they were trying to block an effort to legalize same-sex marriage during the lame-duck session of the Legislature that ends Jan. 8, when new lawmakers are sworn.Senate President Richard Codey (D-Essex) said flatly today that no vote on same-sex marriage will be taken during the lame duck session, but those who fear it had succeeded in tying up his phone lines.“At this point, they’re just wasting their money with the phone calls. Somebody’s giving them bad information,” Codey said. “It’s jamming our phone lines and we can’t do our work here.” He said his office got as many as 200 calls per hour.Corzine’s office got 133 calls today while Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts (D-Camden) got about 200, according to their press secretaries.”My question is this, what is wrong with these people? Don’t they have anything better to worry about? Health Care, Their Jobs, The War In Iraq, The National Debt, Global Warming, … NO They would not worry about any of those issues as they don’t think they are important, just their Right Wing Religious Propiganda is all they care about.New Jersey does not need any more of these nut cases, I wish they would head back to where ever it is these people live where reality does not matter.
Here is the advice that home sellers in Summit NJ and all of the surrounding towns are getting. When you read it you will understand why now is such a great time to get a great deal on a nice home in one of the many wonderful towns around Summit NJ 07901.
Keep in mind that Summit NJ is a very gay friendly town as is most of Northern New Jersey. Summit NJ also has the Midtown Direct NJ Transit line which can have you in NYC in 38 minutes.
Summit Home Sellers, What Should You Do When Your House Does Not Sell?The longer your home sites on the market, the less likely you are to get a price that you are going to like. Avoid waiting to long to make a decision.
Ask your real estate professional to poll his or her colleagues who have shown your home. If location is the problem, you may not have any choice but to reduce your price. But if your home’s appearance is the issue, deal with what seems to be holding buyers back, such as cleaning up the basement or painting the inside.
Reduce Your Homes Price
This is the most obvious decision. If the real estate market has slowed since you listed your home six weeks ago (and it has), the comparable recent home sales you used to set your listing price may be out of date. Consider reducing your price by as much as 10 percent; that is a strong signal to other real estate professionals that you are motivated to sell. If you still have no takers after four to six weeks, you may have to cut your price again.
Have A Strategy Meeting
Your NJ real estate professional may have done all he or she can do. If you are near the end of the listing period be sure to interview a few other Summit NJ Realtors to see what they might do differently than the Realtor you hired in the first place.
It is always a good idea to interview several Realtors before signing a listing agreement with any of them. Remember not all Realtors are the same, and to many of them will tell you any price they think you want to hear, to get you to sign the listing agreement.
Summit Area Home Buyers, Now is the time to get a great deal on a home in a great town!!
Summit NJ is a great place to live, work and commute from. For more info about Summit NJ Real Estate and the local area, check out my website at jboyerhomes.com
If you would like to work with a Gay Real Estate Professional, please contact me as I am always willing to take on new clients.
James Boyer
NJ Realtor Associate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
One Madison Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960 Summit NJ Real Estate
973-647-0253 (Direct)
973-539-6300 (Office)
There is a new look to a great old resource for home shoppers in Madison NJ. More Pictures of Madison for you to see, and more information about Madison. Please check out the site and let me know if you like it. If there are any changes you would suggest please let me know.
If you would like to do a little market research on Madison NJ Real Estate I have a nice MLS tool for you to use for free. Please use it as much as you like.
James Boyer
Realtor Associate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited, Real Estate
1 Madison Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-539-6300 (Office)
973-647-0253 (Direct)
When people in the gay community go looking for information about real estate, many times they decide that they would like to work with a Gay Realtor, but usually they have a hard time finding one without going to one of those services such as home lounge which they find by searching using terms such as Gay Real Estate.
There is a new look to a great old resource for home shoppers in Morristown NJ. More Pictures of Morristown for you to see, and more information about Morristown. Please check out the site and let me know if you like it. If there are any changes you would suggest please let me know.
If you would like to do a little market research on Morristown Real Estate I have a nice MLS tool for you to use for free. Please use it as much as you like.
James Boyer
Realtor Associate
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited, Real Estate
1 Madison Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-539-6300 (Office)
973-647-0253 (Direct)
When people in the gay community go looking for information about real estate, many times they decide that they would like to work with a Gay Realtor, but usually they have a hard time finding one without going to one of those services such as home lounge which they find by searching using terms such as Gay Real Estate.
Madison New Jersey is yet another of the very gay friendly towns on the Midtown Direct Train Line to NYC. It is a little further out then such towns as Summit, Short Hills, Maplewood, and South Orange, but it is desirable because of the historic downtown, and the lower cost of living afforded by being in Morris County.
Gay Madison New Jersey Home buyers. Want to be able to search the MLS see what is out there, save your search so that you get notified by e-mail automatically anytime there is a price change or new listing that matches your search?
Check out Gay Friendly Madison NJ Realtor the link to the totally free MLS search is on the main page, Just click on the Search For Homes Link in the gray box near the top of the web page.
Do all the research you desire before you are ready to talk to a Gay Realtor. Of course I would love to earn your business, and feel strongly that the high level of service I provide to home buyers would more than convince you that you have made the right choice in a Professional Gay Realtor.
Madison New Jersey is one of the more desirable areas to live in and is very gay friendly. Great Transportation (the Midtown Direct train can have you in Manhattan in 48 minutes), Great Shopping and Entertainment close by, Madison NJ has it all and at a little more affordable prices.
For any questions you may have call James Boyer Realtor, of RE/MAX Real Estate a call 973-647-0253. Your Gay Professional Realtor for expert advice and professional service when it comes to buying or selling a home in or around Madison New Jersey. Union and Morris Counties are such great places, you just have to see them.
James Boyer, Proudly serving Morris County, Union County, & Essex County with superior levels of service and professionalism. For all your New Jersey residential real estate needs call James Boyer RE/MAX Realty 973.647.0253
When I purchased a home asa first-time homeowner last year, my enthusiasm was tempered with dread. There were so many things to take care of, from mortgage financing to home maintenance, and I just knew I would forget or overlook something.
During the intimidating process of buying my condo in New Jersey, I read plenty of online articles, but they never seemed to give enough helpful information that made sence to me. It was like cramming for a final exam in college, only there were major dollars involved.What was most helpful in the process was talking to other first-time homeowners and the Gay Realtor who was able to sit down with me and my partner and help us to understand that we did not have to know everything before starting the process. Their advice often reassured and guided us, allowing us to learn from their mistakes. And, of course, we continue to learn from our own. In the interest of passing on some of that wisdom to other new home buyers, here’s a general — and probably obvious — tip: You can never be too detail-oriented.“Why didn’t we think to lift the wood blinds?” asked a friend, who owns a house in Chatham NJ. “The window treatments were so lovely and in such good shape. I saw the windows from the outside and they looked great, especially for a house built in 1949. After we moved in, I lifted the blinds in the kitchen to find rotting window panes and warping so severe the windows would not open. The windows in the adjacent breakfast room were disfigured as well.” Steve was finally able to replace the windows. “I love them, but it took me three years to be able to afford to have them installed. If I’d known ahead of time, I’d have been able to roll the money for new windows into my loan. I learned a valuable lesson: Lift the blinds and try all the windows.”Tipically a home insectore will find such a issue but in this case that did not happen.Another friend, In Maplewood NJ., recommended a professional inspection of the plumbing.“My boyfriend and I bought a house that had just been renovated to include a brand new second bathroom with a shower,” he said. The previous owners “had done such a great job with the entire home renovation that we were dazzled by how shiny and sparkly clean everything was. We rushed through the home inspection, and we didn’t run the new shower for very long.”John believed everything was fine, but sparkly appearances can be deceiving.“Once we moved in and took our first showers in our master bathroom, we discovered that the drainage had been done incorrectly and that a solid drip of water was draining into our first-floor hallway,” she said. “Next time around I will follow the inspector around, and you can bet that I will be running all of the faucets for a good long time and trying to imagine where a leak might show its not-so-pretty little head.”I tried to be similarly thorough when inspecting my place, but I had never owned a dishwasher or washer/dryer before. What was I to look for? It’s not like I could launder my undies during an open house.Fortunately, my Realtor offered an insurance policy that covered all the major appliances in my condo. I bought the one-year policy during escrow, and am I glad I did.The night before Christmas Eve, when I was scheduled to have my first real dinner party, my oven started beeping and flashing lights for no reason. It woke me up in the middle of the night, and it was a little too much like that ghost trying to ruin Christmas. I was able to call the hotline listed on my insurance policy, and later a technician replaced the computer that runs the oven controls. All I had to pay was the deductible — $40.A month later, I discovered that items in the top rack of my dishwasher weren’t getting cleaned. I called the hotline again; a repairman came out, ordered replacement parts totaling hundreds of dollars, and fixed the machine. My price — $40.The total on those two repairs was more than double what I paid for the insurance. That policy was one of the best investments of my home purchase, and now I’m wishing I bought a two-year policy instead!I’m convinced that buying your first home is never a mistake-free experience. So don’t ignore the mistakes of your friends, family and associates, learn from them.
A Friend of mine sent this to me in a e-mail today. I have seen it before but it is still funny so I thought I would share.
My flight was being served by an obviously gay flight attendant, who seemed to put everyone in a good mood as he served us food and drinks.
As the plane prepared to descend, he came swishing down the aisle and told us that “Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he’ll be landing the big scary plane shortly, so lovely people, if you could just put your trays up, that would be super.”
On his trip back up the aisle, he noticed this well-dressed and rather
Arabic looking woman hadn’t moved a muscle. “Perhaps you didn’t hear me over those big brute engines but I asked you to raise your trazy-poo, so the main man can pitty-pat us on the ground.”
She calmly turned her head and said, “In my country, I am called a Princess< BR>and I take orders from no one.”
To which (I swear) the flight attendant replied, without missing a beat,
“Well, sweet-cheeks, in my country I’m called a Queen, so I outrank you.
Tray-up, Bitch.”
I still love that last part and just see it happening.Yours truly,James BoyerRealtor AssociateKeller Williams Real EstateSummit NJ 07901973-647-0253
Gay Summit New Jersey Home buyers. Want to be able to search the MLS see what is out there, save your search so that you get notified by e-mail automatically anytime there is a price change or new listing that matches your search?
Check out Gay Friendly Summit NJ Real Estate the link to the totally free MLS search is on the main page, Just click on the Search For Homes Link in the gray box near the top of the web page.
Do all the research you desire before you are ready to talk to a Gay Realtor. Of course I would love to earn your business, and feel strongly that the high level of service I provide to home buyers would more than convince you that you have made the right choice in a Professional Gay Realtor.
Summit New Jersey is one of the areas most popular towns to live in and is very gay friendly. Great Transportation (the Midtown Direct train can have you in Manhattan in 38 minutes), Great Shopping and Entertainment close by, Summit NJ has it all
For any questions you may have call James Boyer Realtor, of Keller Williams Real Estate a call 973-647-0253. Your Gay Professional Realtor for expert advice and professional service when it comes to buying or selling a home in or around Summit New Jersey. Union and Morris Counties are such great places, you just have to see them.
James Boyer, Proudly serving Morris County, Union County, & Essex County with superior levels of service and professionalism. For all your New Jersey residential real estate needs call James Boyer Keller Williams Realty 973.647.0253
Home Inspections - Buyer beware!
62 Mountain Avenue, Warren, NJ Toll Free: 800-648-6187 www.cornerstonehomeinspections.netHave you ever checked out a date before you went out with someone?Or asked your friends or co-workers about that someone you are interested in?Many of us have done that so we don’t walk into a bad situation or drama. People spend more time checking out dates, clothes, jeans, a car or other purchases.But how much time does one spend checking out a house when they go to buy one?Buyers often purchase a home with emotions (heart) and rose-colored glasses because it’s pretty to them.Law and most mortgage companies do not require home Inspections or banks do not require them.But a house is a major investment.It is unlike buying a pair of jeans or widget.A typical average cost of home inspection ranges from $425-600 depending on the size, number of rooms, number of HVAC units among other features.A home inspection is for the Buyers benefit and companies vary in experience and prices.A cheap inspection is unfortunately in most cases just that- you get what you pay for!When shopping around for a qualified home inspector, approach it as if it were a date- ask questions.What is their background, experience and knowledge and are they NJ licensed?A house purchase without a proper home inspection could be your biggest nightmare. The worst date ever would pale in comparison.Check out your house thoroughly and avoid costly mistakes.Major concerns found during a home inspection can be properly dealt with prior to the closing.If you are thinking of buying a home in New Jersey, GET AN INSPECTION.Cornerstone is very LBGTIfriendlyand we have personality!_________________________________________________________________________________Bio-Background- Linda Geczi (c 732-690-4990)- Graduate of Rutgers the State University of New Jersey with an MS in engineering and over 20 years experience in process, materials, and electrical engineering.Work experience includes house renovations including plumbing, heating, electrical and structural systems. Linda is a Licensed New Jersey Home Inspector. Other certifications included: Radon Measurement Technician, New Jersey DEP certified wood destroying insect inspections, and mold testing certification. Member of NJ-ALPHI (New Jersey Association of Licensed Professional Home Inspectors). Educational committee for NJ-ALPHI.Cornerstone affiliated since July, 2004.
Switch
202 Myrtle Ave (off Washington) Boonton, NJ
973/263-4000
6pm-2am, from 4pm Sun
Switch is a Gay & Lesbian bar located in Boonton New Jersey. Located in the former Boonton New Jersey Train Station, it is a interesting space which has been renovated and is quite nice. The crowd is generally younger but ages are quite mixed. Friday is their busiest day of the week, but worth a look if your in Morris County and don’t want to drive far.
If you are thinking of buying a home in New Jersey give Morris County some consideration. Property taxes are generally lower than other North Eastern New Jersey Counties and home prices are also generally lower. You can still be in New York City in 45 to 60 minutes.
I thought for a first post I would just say what it is that I hope to achieve with this blog.
With this blog I hope to provide a platform for members of the Gay & Lesbian community to find and reach members of our community who happen to be working in the real estate industry. After all who understands the needs and desires of our community than members of our community.
It is hoped that in the near future you will be seeing blog posts here from Gay Realtors, Gay Mortgage Brokers, Gay Real Estate Attorneys, Gay Home Inspectors, …
There will also be lots of gay and gay related news articles, as well as other useful information to the gay & lesbian community.
I hope you will find that your gay real estate is helpful, useful, and worth spreading the word about.
