We looked into Nutley a lot before buying one in Lyndhurst 2 weeks ago. First of all, the town is great. We still love it. However, here are the reasons why we did not buy:

1. Taxes
2. Flood area
3. We have a two year old and the good elementary schools are farther in the area where we could not afford it.
4. Lots of trees for first time home owners. It was a huge deterrent.
5. Affordable ones are closer to highways.
6. Inventory very thin. Competition high. No buyer's advantage still.

Bro why. Like just move to a surrounding town, or philly

It’s not inconceivable. BUT you better be street smart and tough. If you are some do gooder, hipster, tree hugger, Camden will eat you alive. Just keeping it real!

It’s not like I said Haddonfield. It sounds like they are unfamiliar with the area and there are sometimes options this time of year especially closer to Ferry Ave. I know RU-C students who have made it work. Not sure of OP’s circumstance.

You dont lose your $40 and a lot of times a mugger will see any cash as an indication you have more

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bake in summit

Is there ever a time it’s not smelly?

Washington Heights NYC is probably farther along with gentrification than Camden. I'll admit I haven't even visited Camden in a decade since it was one of those areas where a wrong turn could lead to ending up becoming involved in a negative statistic.

Lambertville, Frenchtown, that area. Dinner and walking around.

I thought people were only looking to move OUT of Camden.

At least you will be close to a good hospital.

Ohh damn, i shouldn't get my hopes high up then 😅

Best of luck for your house hunt as well.

Good luck lol (no sarcasm intended).

I've been bidding around North NJ for a while and I haven't won one yet. New Yorkers moving into the suburbs offer with escalation clauses / no contingencies / no inspection and crush the other 10-20 offers.

Not the best idea.

I liked a house and I am planning to put in an offer which I feel would be accepted. However this is an area we have narrowed down on based on the neighborhood and also the commute to work for me and my wife.

Thanks for this information, i checked the flood risk factor for this property and it has a very high chances of getting flooded in future.

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Splurge Bakery in Milburn delivers to the berkley heights area and it is really easy to order with their website. I had them make a wedding cake and wedding cookies and they were amazing quality/looks and also tasted amazing.

Oh and check for flood damage. A lot of areas went through massive damage. Drive near the Parks on a bad thunderstorm and you'll see flooding.

Yeah, it’s the difference between a one bed apartment and a 3 bed house with backyard and parking. I know lots of people who can technically “afford” to leave Camden, but they would rather be hood rich than suburban poor.

People here are full of shit. The only time I’ve ever been robbed and broken into is when I lived the suburbs. Camden is more depressing and boring than it is terrifying.

I assumed he/she was renting I do understand your point though

And the houses are double the price…

I seriously doubt any moving to Camden has collingswood money. Use your common sense