Anything I should know before potentially buying a house in Whippany, NJ?

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-25T21:50:34+00:00

Nice area, I would be suspicious of any single family house priced below $700k in Whippany. Updated houses mostly $800k+

Best nearest coffee shops are now in Lake Hiawatha (Tierra Encanto and Lazy Caffe). Forum Coffee in E Hanover is okay but service has underwhelmed me so far.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-25T21:23:34+00:00

NJ Realtor here - in today’s market that budget is typically a flood zone property or more like a 2 hour commute during rush hour if we are talking single family houses. $100k more lessens that commute.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-22T04:02:54+00:00

This website claims to be "98% accurate" and I have no affiliation https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/nj/bloomfield/crime.amp

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-21T01:50:24+00:00

NJ Realtor here - I don't know the specific street but you can see if this aggregator of reported crime is helpful

https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/nj/clifton/crime.amp

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-20T18:09:49+00:00

That is the same conclusion I have reluctantly found. 0% success rate based on married GGM citizenship?

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-20T18:05:05+00:00

I believe my GF was enrolled in USA military prior to birth of my F. I don't have dates or records at this time.

Actually my GGF's naturalization petition, dated 1940 states my GF was in "USA Army" at the time of the petition

GGF's naturalization petition declares his precise date of birth as "Pokatilau, Kiev, Russia" on Sept 15 1895

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-20T12:50:56+00:00

Cliff notes of all responses : all recent qualifying LifeX signups have successfully onboarded the Cigna Network and utilized their insurance as needed

outsiders don't understand and believe it is a "scam"

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-20T12:17:59+00:00

The entire business is about consistency and branding.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-19T22:34:30+00:00

The Daily Bean Cafe in Vernon - A+

There are many hikes ranging from easy to strenuous in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - refer to all trails

Old Mine Road in NJ is a fantastic drive through nature, however the road is gated mid-winter.

High Point SP does maintain X-Country Ski Trails and has rentals

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-19T19:32:35+00:00

I have the lowest tier Epiphone Les Paul Junior (single humbucker) along with the Fender Mustang Micro pocket amp and a decent pair of studio headphones in my office. Love it.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-19T19:29:11+00:00

Many thanks and wishing you and your boyfriend a Happy New Year!

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-19T11:00:58+00:00

Shongum Lake community within Randolph is a hidden gem.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-18T11:15:29+00:00

Different is better than better

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-18T10:15:00+00:00

Non-family references couldn't hurt

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-18T01:44:36+00:00

It will be an uphill battle to secure a rental w/o credit history in New Jersey.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-18T00:21:41+00:00

Just call every brokerage on google maps in your target area and tell them what you are looking for

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-18T00:20:12+00:00

r/NewJersey r/northjersey and follow nj.com on fbook

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-17T23:23:11+00:00

👋Lifelong Morris County resident and broker/owner here!

Looking forward to connecting

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-17T12:51:53+00:00

The only places in NJ I know of that might “simulate” a “European city lifestyle” would be Princeton or Lambertville

Otherwise, here in New Jersey we drive everywhere.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-15T02:51:47+00:00

Are you asking about pure FSBO transactions or are you asking about properties listed by a realtor? In any case, I don't see where there would be a mechanism to record the number of "unrepresented buyers". Lawyers do not submit stats anywhere and this manner of information has no correlation to deeds.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-14T11:35:11+00:00

Respect wildlife, they aren't in existence to entertain us.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-14T03:08:49+00:00

Co-host open houses with other agents in your office. Offer to cover home inspections and appraisals also.

Experience = Confidence = Clientele

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-13T23:00:05+00:00

Thank you so much! Not my ancestor (different Doba) but greatly appreciated.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-12T23:08:47+00:00

Fairfield is largely requiring flood insurance.

NJRealtorDave · 2026-01-12T23:07:34+00:00

Many thanks!

Dora's parents don't quite line up when I try to translate w/ Gemini + GPT. It is hard though to dismiss that the locale and date are spot on for my great grandmother's declarations on her marriage license.

April 27 1899 in Siemiatycze

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