best location to buy a house (Newark, Orange: houses, schools, property tax)

[demez808]

Hello -

Need advice, suggestions, comments, etc... from nj natives. My husband will be doing his rotation at St Michael's hospital and we're looking to buy a house but not really sure where to start looking. Is there such a place in nj where the schools (elementary and hs) are excellent, safe, commute to st michael's hosp/ny/si is bearable, property tax is reasonable (i've read some places are high), good community, etc...

Thanks in advance for your reply!!! It's much appreciated!!!

[veuvegirl]

Taxes, can't help you there, but a great place to start looking is Maplewood/South Orange. It is close to Newark, great schools and a wonderful community. In this area the houses are very affordable.

[Viralmd]

A rotation? That's only six weeks or so...Or is he doing his internship/residency?

[demez808]

Thanks!!! I'll start there.

[demez808]

Originally Posted by Viralmd

A rotation? That's only six weeks or so...Or is he doing his internship/residency?

Clinical rotation.