tictaktoe wrote:
Looking for a reliable and qualified mechanic who knows Rovers really well.. Fed up of going to stealership

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third_street_hats wrote:
Now we're talking. 451sqft in Paulus Hook listed at $349k.

Listed =/= Sold

Of the 1br's I've been watching in 07302, they have averaged 5% over asking and landed around $680/ft. Probably a bit of selection bias as I've only really been watching nicer looking places.

Who told you this? lol....I've been following listings at Gull's Cove and a few other buildings in the past year and a half and prices there are flat over this period (in fact, a unit that tried to sell close to $600k a month ago just dropped its asking to $565k today...really not any higher than prices were 18 months ago). I wouldn't expect them to rise by any significant amount if interest rates keep climbing and new construction inventory surges.

Wishful_Thinking wrote:
Has anyone seen the proposal? It looks challenging - what to do with blind and stained glass windows etc. - but it's a beautiful complex and could be another good model for adaptive re-use in Jersey City - http://newyorkyimby.com/2016/11/10-un ... r-street-jersey-city.html

zerogains wrote:
There is a petition now.

https://www.change.org/p/info-stevenfu ... lik-26below-on-newark-ave

brewster wrote:
Bumping this one. Any new comments on Downtown mechanics? (Or Heights for me)

Joe's is gone. I used him for years, he was honest, but I felt he had a hand in the demise of my aged vehicle due to poor maintenance. I think he was not proactive enough about checking brake pads, spark plugs etc for fear of being seen as working you over. My Kia is now 4 years old and I'm tired of shlepping it to the dealer on 440.

OneSkirt wrote:
I don't think most people in this thread are upset Rainbow is closing. But rather by the type of place supposedly coming in and what those owners are known to bring the retail & customer element. I don't think anyone is this thread is anti-change. Just many don't like the direction its headed when there are options that would be progressive and suit more of our tastes. People are justifiably worried about the "Hoboken bro" element getting worse and continuing to affect our quality of life and enjoyment of our city. and residents not being the target demo of these new businesses.

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tern wrote:
So your complaint has changed from there being no places to watch American Football, to there being no places meeting your precise requirements at which to watch.

In addition to all the places previously listed, there is:
White Star (2 of them)
Hamilton Inn
Ninth and Coles
Keyhole
Healy's
Greene Hook
Light Horse
Markers
Chile's
Park and Ninth
Lisbon Two

As someone mentioned upthread, how many places can you name where you *can't* watch Giants games?

Robin.

You're missing my point. I want a sports bar that serves food, not a restaurant that serves liquor. Massive difference. JC really doesnt have that right now, so how is there not a need for it?

O'Hara's, Bright Side, PJ Ryans, White Star Bar, Hopscotch, 9th and Coles

Not to mention places like Iron Monkey and Skinner's that have decent bars downstairs. Just off the top of my head.

C'mon man.

tern wrote:
So your complaint has changed from there being no places to watch American Football, to there being no places meeting your precise requirements at which to watch.

In addition to all the places previously listed, there is:
White Star (2 of them)
Hamilton Inn
Ninth and Coles
Keyhole
Healy's
Greene Hook
Light Horse
Markers
Chile's
Park and Ninth
Lisbon Two

As someone mentioned upthread, how many places can you name where you *can't* watch Giants games?

Robin.

zimbu1234 wrote:
Look around. Plenty of options right now that no more are really needed.

Luckys
VB3
Hopscotch
Grove Square (coffee shop by the PATH)
PJ Ryan's

Not to mention the larger places with less TVs (Porta, Southhouse).

I also prefer something about more creative. A music hall, A food hall akin to Berg'n as someone mentioned (what carino provisions could have been), or a real BBQ by the pound place (what Hamilton pork should have been).

ErieStreet4Life wrote:
The neighborhood has made it pretty clear that most new bars are catering to real lowest common denominator types. There's still no music venue (Yes, I know about Monty Hall) really downtown. Do we need another major establishment with 30,000 tv screens and women in tank tops? I say the neighborhood does not.

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tommyc_37 wrote:
This is really lame. That end of Newark Ave is becoming pretty shameful. It brings the exact element seen in Hoboken. It's not a good element.

BTW, why is Republik spelled with a K like that?

Oh come on. That store is gigantic, what else could it really be than a big sports bar/lounge thingy? JC can support places like that *as well as* places like Pet Shop and The Archer.

Agreed it is an unruly space. But why not give me something to do other than sit down and eat shitty bar food while watching a game. Something like the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Gowanus would be packed 7 nights a week.

Or segment/sublease the space and turn it into a food court like Berg'n that allows up-and-coming restaurants a shot at some space without the huge overhead.

thor800 wrote:
Is buying anything downtown really that crazy ?

Im also in the market for a 2bd / 1ba close to grove path. What should i expect ?

yorkster wrote:
Idiot. Of course he had a lap top in the car as well. I'm surprised he didn't mention about his bag of diamonds and gold.

iGreg wrote:

The points on real estate agents is correct, they are whores chasing a commission, use them the same way toilet paper is used and when able cut them out of the picture.

vindication15 wrote:
Here is a time tested method. Look at the MLS, call up the listing broker and ask whether they prefer you work with them to buy a home that they are selling or whether it would be prudent to bring in an agent yourself.

100% of listing agents will say, "oh no, I can be your agent too" - even our resident realtor who is posting on this forum. Money talks...

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Please. You're playing semantics. It doesn't come out of the buyers pocket. The seller cuts the checks at closing! How is that a shell game? You think a buyer will pay $50k less for not using an agent? The fees are determined by whatever the seller agrees to in the listing agreement. They will pay x% whether or not the buyer uses an agent or not.

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You are obviously in the game yourself and out to con people with the shell game you are playing.

If 6% of sale price goes to the brokers - who pays? THE MONEY COMES OUT OF THE BUYERS POCKET. PERIOD. Argue all you like about who's obligated to pay - it's no different to a sales tax.

Keep peddling your lies, then explain why you can get rebates of up to 60% in NJ? That's $12k back on $20k buyers agent fees. Realtors are going to be in the cross-hairs of the next round of consumer protection regulations. You guys are sharks raping the consumers - and your day of reckoning is due ;)

http://www.2percentusa.com/p_10929-Bu ... ors______list_from_2.html

http://www.thousandsbackatclosing.com/nj-home-buyer-rebate-faq/

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Let me put this in perspective for potential buyers,

On a $1m property - 6% is $60,000 dollars. That $60k comes out of the buyers pocket. Realtors claim the sellers pay - but that's simply a shell game.

As a buyer - you are quite simply getting raped by agents.

Do it yourself as Vindication15 proposed- or negotiate a better price.

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chungang wrote:
As an investor in properties throughout the US, I would ALWAYS recommend you get a buyer's agent and here is why:

The Seller's Agent ONLY represents the Seller. If he/she deals directly with a buyer without an agent, he/she is now a DUAL AGENT and must disclose to the buyer he/she is a Dual Agent. What does it mean as a dual agent? This means that he/she cannot advise on negotiating ANYTHING for the buyer. Ultimately the sellers agent duty is only to the SELLER, but he/she must treat the buyer fairly and still disclose information REQUIRED BY LAW.

If you have a buyer's agent, you now have someone who can help negotiate for you. If they hear from other agents that the seller is distressed, is willing to take a lower price, or any other information that can affect the price, THEY CAN share it with you to help negotiate. Again, the seller's agent can only share information he/she is REQUIRED to disclose by law. Plus, a buyer's agent will know what a property SHOULD be priced at according to the market, not based on some arbitrary price that most sellers force agents to list at.

As far as commissions go, you have NO ABILITY to negotiate a lower commission from the sale of the home as a buyer. Actually, neither a sellers agent or a buyers agent can kick you back any money from a transaction because it would be a violation of Federal and State Law. The listing contract is between the seller and the seller's agent and can only be modified by mutual consent. Only if you hold a real estate license from any state can you ask for a referral fee. I hold one in another state for just that reason.

My recommendation is definitely GET A BUYERS AGENT. You DON'T have to sign an exclusive unless you're very comfortable with the agent and they're working really hard to find you the right place. Just remember that agents are only paid on commission, so all that time they spend taking you around to properties, doing research, etc. is UNPAID unless you contract through them.

A smart agent will ask as soon as possible if you are working with another agent. That way each of you don't waste each other's time.

thanks REALTOR. Guess who realtors - buying and selling - represent most often and have a loyalty to more so than anyone else? THEMSELVES. Guess what the goal of a realtor is - to sell homes. Not to sell the home of your dreams. Guess what happens when the deal closes and you are not happy with the home you bought? The realtor still gets to keep his or her commission.

A realtor is a glorified door opener and chauffeur. Can you name one type of information that as a home buyer - you don't have access to that realtors do?

Price comps - Available
Listings - Available
Neighborhood crime stats - Available
Restaurants in the area - Available
Building & home history - Available

Now if you want a person to pressure you to buy a home so they can make 3% as a buyer's agent then go right ahead. But getting all the info you need is readily available. PLUS, your realtor is not required to give you all the above info that I mentioned. You can ask and your realtor can pick and choose that info. AGAIN, a realtor's main goal is to sell homes and whether you like it or dislike it afterwards, the realtor still gets paid.


This is why being an informed buyer using the sellers agent works. I'll give a concrete example.

Home is listed for 100,000. Seller's agent gets 3% commission when split or full 6% if they represent the seller and buyer.

If they represent you (buyer) and sell the home at 95k, they get 5700. OR you can bring in a realtor and they sell at 100k and they get 3k.

The realtor selling the home earns more money convincing the homeowner to sell at 95k than at 100k. You (the buyer) benefits.

Simple math. Done.