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About the Long Valley, New Jersey Area  
 Long Valley, an unincorporated area contained within and part of Washington Township, exudes the history and charm of many of the area’s small towns. With a population of less than 2000, Long Valley/Washington Township is currently working on enhancing its attractive historic downtown area with more shops and restaurants to attract and entertain tourists as well as locals.
The median income of the area is about $80,000, with the median home price currently at $530,000.
History
Settled 200 years ago, Long Valley was originally called German Valley because of the German settlers who predominated in the area. Like most of the area, Long Valley was originally an agrarian economy that gave way to more industrialized industries and milling. The mills have long died off but you can still see one of the original mills, Long Valley Mill. Currently being restored with private and public funding, you can get a sense of the rich history of the area.
Recreation & Entertainment
The outdoors is always accessible throughout Morris  County, and Long Valley is no exception! Plenty of hiking and farm tours, as well as trout streams and rivers for fishing.
Hacklebarney State Park, with the Black River flowing through it attracts anglers and permitted hunters, as well as hikers and picnickers.
Find out more about activities in Long Valley on the Washington Township page.
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Financing Your Home >Your Financial Cushion
When you calculate how much you will need to purchase a home you will add up the down payment and closing costs. It is also a good idea to leave yourself with some financial cushion to cover the incidental expenses associated with moving.
First, you will have to pay the moving company unless you can find friends with strong backs who will help you. Then many buyers plan to do some work, such as painting, replacing carpet, or refinishing floors. If you are moving into a larger space, you may find yourself making some major furniture purchases within a few months of closing.
A financial cushion is important enough that some lenders require buyers to have an amount in the bank equivalent to two or three months mortgage payments. This is especially true for buyers who are putting less than ten percent down. Your real estate agent can give you guidance. A lot depends on your overall financial situation. If your mortgage is a relatively low percentage of your monthly income, you will be able to rebuild a comfortable amount of savings in a few months.
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Las Vegas has eight of the largest resort hotels; the latest and most extravagant is the $2.7 billion, 2,716-room Wynn Las Vegas. |
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