Real Estate - Now and Then

DISTINCTIVE Landscape Award Winner - Crescent Drive, Ringwood, NJ / Open House

2008-07-23T11:43:50Z

OPEN HOUSE --- THIS SUNDAY --- 1 to 4 PM

July 27,2008

See this beautiful home for yourself.

Abbott & Caserta Realtors

Pamela Stetson
Multi-Million Dollar Club '04,'05,'06,'07

Office:
201.447.6600 x 007
Mobile:
201.675.1618
Email:
CupaT@aol.com
Website:
Click to open

www.15CrescentDrive.com

DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPE AWARD WINNER!

Crescent Drive
Ringwood, NJ 07456

Just Perfect! DETAIL IS EVIDENT FROM THE OUTSIDE TO THE INSIDE. THIS AMAZING HOME SITS ON A KNOLL OFFERING OUTSTANDING VIEWS FROM THE LEMONADE PORCH. METICULOUSLY KEPT. CUSTOM KIT CABINETS WITH GRANITE COUNTERS OPENS TO THE HUGE TWO STORY GREAT ROOM W/MULTI PALLADIUM WINDOWS AND FLOOR TO CEILING STONE FIREPLACE. SLIDERS FROM THE KIT TO THE WONDERFUL DECK AND PATIO IS A PRIVATE ESCAPE. THE GENEROUS DINING ROOM IS RIGHT NEXT DOOR. OFF THE KITCHEN IS A LRG BDRM, 1/2 BATH, LAUNDRY AND ENTRY. A LARGE LIVING ROOM COMPLETES THIS FLOOR. UPSTAIRS YOU WILL FIND A DRAMATIC MASTER SUITE W/VAULTED CEILINGS, BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS AND LARGE MASTER BATH WITH WHIRLPOOL, SEP SHOWR AND HIS/HER SINK AREAS. THE OTHER BEDROOMS ARE LARGE AS WELL AND THE HALL BATH OFFERS ANOTHER WHIRLPOOL TUB & 2 SINKS. TOO MANY UPGRADES TO LIST HERE. Just unpack and move right in.

$829,000

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Know the sales value of your home and your neighborhood * based on actual market comps. Allow me to present a Comparative Market Analysis to you that is customized to your home, finances and your specific needs. This will give you detailed information about pricing and selling your home in the current market.

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, www.PamelaStetson.com

Rio Vista Mahwah Residential Homes Sales Data - July '08

2008-07-23T10:33:04Z

Rio Vista is a private upscale community that has it's own homeowner's association, deed restrictions and bi-laws and it is set on over 450 acres of park-like acres bordering the Ramapo Reserve and Bergen County's Campgaw Ski area.

There are many home types to choose from including: single family custom built estate homes; patio or detached townhomes called Darlington Village; and one & two level townhomes located in Walsh Hall. These homes are all set within green belted areas and common use areas for residents including the pool, recreation and clubhouse center, parks, tennis courts and expansive lawn areas. The recreation center includes a fitness center with a weight room, sauna, showers & locker areas. Residents can also enjoy tennis, handball & bocce courts as well as a children's play areas.

While numbers crunching the other day --- I was inspired to take a look at the data on a neighborhood by neighborhood basis so I am featuring the current stats for RIO VISTA MAHWAH. This slice of the data gives you a pretty good indication of the home price ranges --- from asking price, to those under contract through to final sale. The data is based on single family homes and patio homes ( these look like single family homes but owners do not own the land --- a cross between a townhome & single family home.) This data is for a three month period from May - July 22, 2008.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

$1,861,817

$949,999

$2,695,000

120

Under Contract

$1,599,500

$700,000

$2,499,000

Sold

$1,230,000

$1,210,000

$1,250,000

107

Total Listings

Sold properties closed averaging (93.01%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (6.99%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's.

See a stunning example of a custom built home in Rio Vista at www.GeorgianCourt1.com .

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For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, www.PamelaStetson.com

MAHWAH Condo & Townhome Real Estate Sales Data - July '08

2008-07-21T12:47:06Z

By readers request, I have researched a separate sales data report for CONDO & TOWNHOME Sales in Mahwah, NJ. As you can see...things are moving right along with over 83 condos & townhomes selling in the last 2 months in town. WOW.

Yes, real estate is local and prices are holding close to the final listing price --- sales are within 3.67% of the ask... LISTEN to your realtor because low-ball offers are not in the cards because the asking prices are getting right on target.

This information is based on actual sales data garnered from the NJMLS for the past two months.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

$516,764

$348,000

$949,999

Under Contract

$383,488

$242,900

$679,000

Sold

$402,967

$252,250

$700,000

Total Listings

150

Sold properties closed averaging (96.33%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (3.67%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's.

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in MAHWAH, New Jersey?

Let me help you. Know the sales value of your new home and your new neighborhood * based on actual market comps. Allow me to present a Comparative Market Analysis to you that is customized to your home, finances and your specific needs. This will give you detailed information about pricing and selling your home in the current market or BUYING your home in your new neighborhood.

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kinnelon Residential Real Estate Sales - July '08

2008-07-21T12:27:05Z

Now looking further north BUT still so close to New York and Bergen County is the lovely town of Kinnelon Borough. This town has terrific schools and is in close proximity to all!

Not much has been on the market compared to other area towns but sales are doing well. Take a look and you will see that the properties sold within 4.39 % of the final asking price --- which as we know --- on a national level is pretty darn good. REAL ESTATE is LOCAL!

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

$1,064,600

$310,000

$4,494,999

136

Under Contract

$832,640

$469,200

$1,275,000

102

Sold

$724,000

$485,000

$1,351,000

129

Total Listings

Sold properties closed averaging (95.61%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (4.39%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's.

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in KINNELON, New Jersey?

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Ringwood Real Estate Sales Data - July '08

2008-07-21T12:10:32Z

I have an outstanding listing in RINGWOOD, New Jersey. ( See www.15CrescentDrive.com ) This outstanding lake and mountain community is just under an hour away form NEW YORK CITY and it borders Bergen County at the town of Oakland.

You would never know that such a beautiful and rural community exists. Plenty of open spaces, larges lot sizes, good schools and so many lakes and recreation --- no one will want to stay inside on their game cubes....when you can swim, boat, kayak, water ski, ride horses, et all.

Let's take a look at the recent sales data as garnered from the NJMLS. The stats are for the last two months. Homes are priced well and are getting pretty close to their asking price within 3.32% of their final list price ( as compared to other towns ). Pricing is always the KEY TO SALES.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

$491,449

$150,000

$1,495,000

101

Under Contract

$428,840

$260,000

$839,850

Off Market

$442,973

$269,000

$995,000

197

Sold

$390,068

$215,000

$735,000

Total Listings

144

Sold properties closed averaging (96.68%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (3.32%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's.

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in RINGWOOD, New Jersey?

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Saddle River Residential Home Sales Data - July '08

2008-07-21T11:52:31Z

REAL ESTATE is LOCAL! And, you can certainly see that from the data. In addition to sales prices --- which have come down in this bucolic and exclusive town --- always keep an eye on the days on market and the FLP. What is FLP you might ask? Real estate jargon for final list price. The numbers below reflect a sold price of 88.41 % of the homes final listing price. This may be because homes in this town are higher than most other towns in Bergen County.

The data below is from the NJMLS from the past 2 months ending today. There are plenty of good values here and a selection of homes to choose from.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

$4,233,872

$599,000

$19,888,000

154

Under Contract

$2,893,333

$1,795,000

$3,890,000

Off Market

$4,839,733

$1,759,000

$12,500,000

234

Sold

$2,621,250

$1,780,000

$5,550,000

109

Total Listings

Sold properties closed averaging (88.41%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (11.59%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's.

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in SADDLE RIVER, New Jersey?

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Franklin Lakes Residential Home Sales Data - July '08

2008-07-21T10:41:36Z

I had an interesting conversation at one of my OPEN HOUSES this weekend about the current real estate market. It was a neighbor coming to chat and to see the BEAUTIFUL listing on their street in Oakland. ( See www.StoneFenceRd.com ). I emphasized that the real estate market is LOCAL and that sales data ranges from town to town.

Case in point below.... pricing has a direct impact on sales and homes in Oakland have sold within 3.71 % of their asking price where as homes that have sold in Franklin Lakes ( which shares a border with Oakland and can share the same High School - Indian Hills ) sales are 11.31 % of their final asking price. BIG DIFFERENCE. Now there are a lot of variables here --- and it is exactly why you cannot make a blanket statement about real estate unless you look at the local numbers on a town-by-town basis.

Listed below is the data gleened from the NJMLS for the last two months. ( May 21 - July 21, 2008). The number of homes that have gone under contract or that have sold has gone up compared with two months prior. Of interest to note --- there is an 11.31% difference between actual asking price and the closed sale price of homes.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

117

$1,728,008

$499,900

$5,999,000

120

Under Contract

$942,833

$399,000

$1,450,000

Sold

$1,847,315

$370,000

$8,000,000

124

Total Listings

150

Sold properties closed averaging (88.69%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (11.31%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's.

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey?

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Oradell Residential Home Sales Data - July '08

2008-07-21T10:20:13Z

Summer is HOT and it seems that sales have picked up in Oradell. The homes sales prices have ranged from 459,500 on the lower end of the scale to 765,000 as the highest priced home sold over the past two months.

Oradell is a fabulous town with terrific opportunities. Close to all, great schools...you may want to check out area homes.

Listed below is the data gleened from the NJMLS for the last two months. ( May 21 - July 21, 2008). The number of homes that have gone under contract or that have sold has gone up compared with two months prior. Of interest to note --- there is an 3.82 % difference between actual asking price and the closed sale price of homes.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

$742,715

$399,000

$1,465,000

108

Under Contract

$628,811

$459,500

$799,000

Sold

$521,388

$312,000

$765,000

105

Total Listings

Sold properties closed averaging (96.18%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (3.82%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's. * Final Listing Price.

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in ORADELL, New Jersey?

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Oakland Residential Home Sales Data - July '08

2008-07-21T10:08:08Z

Oakland is HOT this summer! I hope it continues. Although the dog days of summer are upon us...it seems that real estate has picked up in the last 2-3 months --- as far as actual under contract and closed sales. PRICING seems to be a key factor in this town where opportunities abound.

Listed below is the data gleened from the NJMLS for the last two months. ( May 21 - July 21, 2008). The number of homes that have gone under contract or that have sold has gone up compared with two months prior. Of interest to note --- there is only 3.72 % difference between actual asking price and the closed sale price of homes.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

108

$601,577

$159,900

$1,999,000

107

Under Contract

$457,419

$215,900

$774,900

102

Sold

$534,016

$235,000

$1,285,000

114

Total Listings

150

Sold properties closed averaging (96.28%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (3.72%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's. * Final Listing Price.

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in Bergen County, New Jersey?

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

Mahwah Residential Home Sales Data - July '08

2008-07-21T09:49:32Z

It is time to update the residential sales data for single family homes in Mahwah, NJ. Although the dog days of summer are upon us...it seems that real estate has picked up in the last 2-3 months --- as far as actual under contract and closed sales.

Listed below is the data gleened from the NJMLS for the last two months. ( May 21 - July 21, 2008). The number of homes that have gone under contract or that have sold has gone up compared with two months prior. Of interest to note --- there is an 8.67% difference between actual asking price and the closed sale price of homes.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

100

$1,104,035

$359,500

$3,397,000

135

Under Contract

$926,944

$438,000

$2,499,000

Sold

$1,168,449

$360,000

$8,875,000

112

Total Listings

147

Sold properties closed averaging (91.33%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (8.67%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's. * Final Listing Price.

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in Bergen County, New Jersey?

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

DISTINCTIVE Landscape AWARD WINNER - Stone Fence Road, Oakland, NJ

2008-07-14T10:39:49Z

Visit this * DISTINCTIVE Landscape AWARD Winner * Home in Oakland, NJ.

Realtor TOUR --- Tuesday, July 15, 10:30 am to 2:00 PM

OPEN HOUSE --- Sunday, July 20, 1 to 4:00 PM

This is a *** CERTIFIED HOME *** which features a physical, radon & pest inspection, title & flood certification and includes a ONE YEAR homeowner's Warantee for the New Home Owner.

Abbott & Caserta Realtors

Pamela Stetson
Multi-Million Dollar Club '04,'05,'06,'07

Office:
201.447.6600 x 007
Mobile:
201.675.1618
Email:
CupaT@aol.com
Website:
Click to open

www.StoneFenceRd.com

Distinctive Landscape Award Winner

Stone Fence Road
Oakland, NJ 07436

Meticulously cared for Colonial on one of the nicest cul-de-sac streets in Oakland. Very close to the Franklin Lakes border. This home offers a resort-style yard with an in-ground pool, full paver patio and walkways, mature landscaping and extremely private yard.

$899,000

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in Bergen County, New Jersey?

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

Kermit was WRONG! It is EASY to be green.

2008-07-04T09:09:23Z

Kermit the frog was wrong! It is EASY to be green.

As a former marketing consultant for a few area energy companies, we used to recommend these tips and more to our area customers. Share them with your listings, too. It helps save homeowners towards their energy bills and you will do your part to help conserve energy.

You can also contact your local energy utility --- most offer a home energy audit --- that will help you save money in your home. If you are getting ready to list your home for sale be sure to have a PRE-Home Inspection. You will get valuable tips from the licensed home inspector about how to save $$$ in your home AND you can write up a list of those tips for the new buyers. See PSEG offer for an online analysis at: http://www.pseg.com/customer/home/save/njenergysmart.jsp .

1. Check your windows and doors. Air conditioned or heat loss here can be significant. Remove or replace caulking and weather-stripping. You can save 10% or more on your energy bill by reducing leaks with caulking or weather stripping. Close off vents or registers in rooms that you are not using and close the door

2. RAISE your thermostat. Set your thermostat to 73 0r 74 degrees. For every degree you raise the thermostat, you can save 3% on your air conditioning bill. The opposite holds true for heating, turn the thermostat down 2 or 3 degrees and you will save! In the winter , turn down your thermostat 5 to 10 degrees at bedtime.

3. Take showers instead of baths. Bathing uses more hot water in the average household - up to 25 gallons. A five-minute shower uses less hot water and could add up to substantial savings over time.

4. Keep COOL air inside. Make sure all windows are closed tightly and locked. Close shades and close the curtains during the day particularly those rooms that get full sun exposure. ( Do the opposite in the winter to take advantage of the sun's solar energy ).

5. Turn down your water heater to 120 Degrees. You may save up to 50 percent of a household's water cost.

6. Keep the garage doors closed if the garage is attached to the house. Even better --- change the garage doors to new, more energy efficient and insulated ones. You will be quick to realize the savings.

7. Remove furniture or items which block vents supplying and returning air to the air condenser. Also, use fans to help circulate air.

8. Increase insulation in the attic, crawl spaces, and basement. Adding a layer of insulation to your attic is one of the most cost effective ways to conserve heat and to keep homes cool during the summer.

9. Clean or change your air conditioning filters so that your air conditioner doesn't have to work as hard.

10. Change your lightbulbs. Compact fluorescent bulbs are the most energy-efficient of all light bulbs. It has been reported that they use 67 percent less energy than standard light bulbs. And, they last up to 16 times longer. See the light and change the bulbs!

According the the New Jersey Website on Energy and Global warming: If every U.S. household replaced one incandescent light bulb with an energy-saving compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb, global warming pollution would be reduced by more than 90 billion pounds over the life of the bulbs.

Wow....that is incredible. It goes on to say,

If every American home replaced just one light bulb with an ENERGY STAR qualified bulb, we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year, more than $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars.

Those statistics are worth screaming about!

And, imagine what would happen if we replaced 5 or more in our home? I challenge you to go out, buy 5 CFL bulbs and replace them in your home and your office. It is simple, cost effective and something you not only can control --- you can include your children in the process so they understand that we are all doing a small part to save energy!

For more information go to:

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs : ENERGY STAR

Give a pack to your listings AND your buyers at closing...And, challenge someone else to save energy....It is that EASY!

Contact your local utility for more energy saving tips. You will realize the savings on your bills AND you will be doing your part to conserve energy, too.

http://www.pseg.com/customer/home/save/tips.jsp

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in Bergen County, New Jersey?

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

Kermit the Frog is a copyright of Disney.

Spa-Like Office to Share ---- WYCKOFF, New Jersey

2008-06-28T09:32:33Z

PERFECT FOR SKIN CARE PROFESSIONAL OR DERMATOLOGIST

Beautiful, spa-like office condo to share with thriving dental practice in upscale town of Wyckoff. Freshly painted, new cabinets and fixtures plus plenty of parking makes this a terrific opportunity to share with owner/doctor. Plenty of parking and visible from Wyckoff Avenue.

WYCKOFF - $3,000

Community Information

Property Highlights

Listing Number: 2823546
Town: WYCKOFF
Price: $3,000
Style: OFFICE

Additional Photos

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

New Listing // Crescent Drive, Ringwood, New Jersey

2008-06-19T16:20:03Z

Abbott & Caserta Realtors

Pamela Stetson
Multi-Million Dollar Club '04,'05,'06,'07

Office:
201.447.6600 x 007
Mobile:
201.675.1618
Email:
CupaT@aol.com
Website:
Click to open

www.15CrescentDrive.com

Crescent Drive
Ringwood, NJ 07456

$849,000

For more detail see

www.15CrescentDrive.com

Welcome to the Rain - Philip Mones

2008-06-18T07:46:51Z

I just wanted to take a moment to WELCOME Philip Mones to Active Rain!

His company, Tri-State Inspection Services is a full service inspection company, serving both residential and commercial markets. TSI Services is licensed in both NY and NJ.

I have worked with Philip on our CERTIFIED HOMES program --- in which homes are pre-inspected, waranteed, title work completed, flood searched, pest and radon, etc., --- all prior to putting the listing on the market for sale. AND, it has been a terrific marketing tool for sellers.

For more information about our CERTIFIED HOMES click http://activerain.com/blogsview/483109/WANT-TO-SELL-HOMES .

Now, once a seller has certified his or her home, the home can be offered with confidence to the buyer.

This package if done individually would cost the seller well over $ 1,500.

Through the Abbott & Caserta Certified Home program , this will cost the sellers less than $950. Nothing is paid to Abbott & Caserta directly. The vendors are paid direct so...Abbott & Caserta does not make money on the program components. Home Certifications allows the seller to effectively market the home with confidence.

Once the check list is done and all phases are completed, the home can be CERTIFIED! All materials can be offered to the prospective buyers and they can buy with CONFIDENCE!

PLEASE JOIN ME TO WELCOME PHILIP MONES and TRI-STATE INSPECTIONS SERVICES to the Active Rain community by adding a comment here, visiting his blog or email him at Contact Philip Mones .

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Thinking of buying or selling your home in Bergen County, New Jersey?

For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.

Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2008, http://www.pamelastetson.com/

NEW PRICE --- Merritt Drive, Oradell, New Jersey

2008-06-17T10:25:38Z

Abbott & Caserta Realtors

Custom Commercial Grade Kitchen
Grand Two Story Great Room
Marble Entry Foyer
Hugh Master Bedroom
Large Finished Basement with Grade Level Access

Pamela Stetson
Multi-Million Dollar Club '04,'05,'06,'07

Office:
201.447.6600 x 007
Mobile:
201.675.1618
Email:
CupaT@aol.com
Website:
Click to open

www.MerrittDrive.com

NEW PRICE --- $ 1,224,888

Merritt Drive
Oradell, NJ 07649

NEW PRICE !

Come see this fabulous LIKE NEW home ONE OF THE BEST STREETS IN ORADELL.

GREAT PRICE, LOCATION AND DETAIL!

Quite, safe street in established neighborhood.

ENTER THE MARBLE ENTRY FOYER & YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED WITH BUILDER DETAILS. This better than NEW HOME IS LOADED With MOULDINGS, GORGEOUS CUSTOM KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS & STAINLESS STEEL COMMERCIAL GRADE APPLIANCES & CENTER ISLAND --- ALL OPEN TO THE GENEROUS BREAKFAST AREA. THE FORMAL DINING ROOM IS CLOSE BY & IS OPEN TO THE LARGE LIVING AREA. THE FABULOUS 2STORY GREAT ROOM HAS A FLOOR TO CEILING STONE FIREPLACE. THE BEAMED CEILING IS FINISHED IN CEDAR. THIS Room also FEATURES A WROUGHT IRON Railings THAT LEADS TO THE LOWER LEVEL. UPSTAIRS FEATURES A LARGE MASTER BEDROOM SUITE W/ TWO WALK-IN CLOSETS & A LARGE MARBLE BATH W/ BOTH A WHIRLPOOL TUB & SEPARATE MARBLE SHOWER. CUSTOM CABINETS ARE IN EVERY BATH. THE UPSTAIRS HAS 3 MORE BEDROOMS --- ONE HAS IT'S OWN PRIVATE MARBLE BATH. THis totally renovated and better than NEW HOME IS LOCATED NEAR BOTH THE WHITE BEECHES AND HAWORTH GOLF COURSES & IS CLOSE TO ALL MJR HWYS, SHPG & TRAINS. *** ONE YEAR HOME WARANTEE Included. ***

$1,224,888

Priced to SELL! Deerhaven on the Ramapo, Mahwah, NJ - 3.5 Acres

2008-06-12T13:08:46Z

Homeowners are MOTIVATED

and encourage all reasonable offers!

Take this opportunity to see

and show this fabulous 3.5 Acre wooded homesite

in the private community Deerhaven on the Ramapo River.

Abbott & Caserta Realtors

Side view of stone home.

Living Room.

Pamela Stetson
Multi-Million Dollar Club '04,'05,'06,'07

Office:
201.447.6600 x 007
Mobile:
201.675.1618
Email:
CupaT@aol.com
Website:
Click to open

www.PamelaStetson.com

Welcome Home to the DEERHAVEN on the Ramapo Community in Mahwah

Deerhaven, Rio Vista and Fardale
Mahwah, NJ 07430

COME SEE AND FALL IN LOVE WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND BE CHARMED BY THIS OLD STONE HOME. THIS BEAUTIFUL 3.48 ACRE MOUNTAIN SETTING IN THE PRIVATE COMMUNITY OF DEERHAVEN ON THE RAMAPO OFFERS PRIVACY, MOUNTAIN VIEWS, ACCESS TO PARKLAND AND THE RAMAPO RIVER. THIS 3 BDRM RANCH STYLE HOME WITH PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT WOULD MAKE A STUNNING RETREAT. LIVE IN THE OLDER HOME * THAT NEEDS TLC * WHILE YOU FIX IT UP OR BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME. REMOTE --- YET SO CLOSE TO ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS, PARKS, GOLF, FISHING AND WITHIN 30 MINUTES TO NYC. THIS ANTIQUE STYLE HOME WOULD BE PERFECT FOR THE BUYER WITH VISION...THE SURROUNDING AREA HAS MILLION DOLLAR COMPARABLES SO...WITH ALITTLE TLC THIS HOME WOULD MAKE A TERRIFIC FAMILY HOME AND INVESTMENT. PRIVATE ANNUAL ASSOCIATION FEES APPLY. CANNOT BE SUBDIVIDED. ENCLSOED ABOVE GROUND OIL TANK, SEPTIC, WELL AND IN-GROUND POOL --- ALL SOLD AS IS --- COME SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL 3.48 HOMESITE ---HOMEOWNERS ARE ENOURAGING ALL REASONABLE OFFERS.

$590,000

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Real Estate Market Snapshot - The Numbers - Ringwood, New Jersey

2008-06-12T10:45:44Z

One of my favorite areas in New Jersey is the town of Ringwood. I spent my early childhood there and have very fond memories of learning to swim in Cupsaw Lake ( my mom held the record for swimming the length of the lake for many, many years ).

My grandparents owned a real estate brokerage there on Carltondale Road and I grew up sitting at the typewriter banging on the keys....and literally, messing up my Be-bops ( my pet name for my grandfather ) key board. Not the keyboard on the typewriter....he had a key board with all the listing keys hanging from cup hooks. Then, the lakes were a sleepy summer community filled with summer rentals. Ahhh.... the memories of running barefoot, drinking fanta orange soda from icy cold glass bottles and the jingling of keys....

Here are the current stats for the area based on number gleened from the NJMLS.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

$490,940

$239,888

$1,495,000

Under Contract

$397,601

$239,900

$749,000

Sold

$388,914

$215,000

$700,000

Total Listings

148

Sold properties closed averaging (96.34%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (3.66%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's.

Look for a FABULOUS new listing coming soon in RINGWOOD....

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Real Estate Snapshot - The Numbers - Oradell, New Jersey

2008-06-12T10:26:51Z

Throughout the week, I check the sales stats for Bergen County area towns, particularly, in the towns that I have listings but also throughout the market. I do this to make sure that my numbers are on point for my sellers and to help my buyers know --- what is going on in the area.

Below are the current stats for Oradell, New Jersey. This pretty town is conveniently located near all major roads and it offers fabulous neighborhoods and terrific elementary and a great High School - River Dell. The sales are for the last 6 months and are from the NJMLS.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

$747,086

$450,000

$1,465,000

106

Under Contract

$615,408

$429,000

$929,000

Sold

$595,023

$312,000

$1,410,000

Total Listings

Sold properties closed averaging (94.73%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (5.27%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's.

I have a fabulous listing in ORADELL. Take a peek at www.MerrittDrive.com .

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Picture Worth a Thousand Words .... Not

2008-06-12T09:15:49Z

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words....and if that is the case, what are the words trying to say here? This photo is from a listing in which the asking price is over $ 500,000. That is correct. One half a million dollars and the most outstanding feature the agent can find --- is this closet.

I know this has been discussed, over and over again. But, it never ceases to amaze me that photos like this one are used to market the homes best assets and features.

And as if the photo above --- were not enough --- check out this one:

We cannot make this stuff up folks. What frightens me is that the seller actually hired the agent as a professional marketer of their home. As I had mentioned , this home is priced over $ 500,000. No glamour shots here.

Agents --- please call a professional photographer if, you cannot find an outstanding feature in the home perhaps the photo'g can find one or two OR find a neighborhood feature... to feature....

This could be added to Andrew Lenza's nightmare, http://activerain.com/blogsview/521903/When-Salespeople-Sell-to .

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Mahwah High School - GIRLS SOCCER TEAM - Movie Night Under the Stars

2008-06-12T07:13:04Z

COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE MAHWAH GIRLS SOCCER PROGRAM

THE MAHWAH GIRLS SOCCER TEAM IS HOLDING A FUNDRAISER

New Wave Cinemas Presents:

MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2008

MOVIE: ENCHANTED

WHERE: MAHWAH HIGH SCHOOL FIELD

TICKET PRICE: $10.00/Doors open at 7:30

Show starts at dark/ Concession to be sold! Bring your own chair/blanket.

Contact New Wave Cinemas (201)788-2770

Pamela Stetson and Abbott & Caserta Realtors are proud sponsors of Movie Night Under the Stars.

Liguid Lightening Sports and Energy Drinks

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Real Estate Snapshot - The Numbers - Montvale, New Jersey

2008-06-09T13:03:43Z

While crunching some numbers today, I searched the sales data for Montvale, New Jersey. The data below is for residential homes sales over the last 6 months ( from today) according to the New Jersey MLS. Small active numbers in this beautiful town. And, sales are moving.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

$833,149

$379,000

$1,800,000

Under Contract

$1,467,000

$1,235,000

$1,699,000

101

Sold

$779,669

$438,000

$1,750,000

110

Total Listings

Sold properties closed averaging (92.8%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (7.2%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's.

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The Real Estate Snapshot - The Numbers - Mahwah, NJ

2008-06-08T16:59:47Z

Mahwah has seen quite a bit of activity in the past 6 months. See the statistics below as garnered from the NJMLS. I tried to capture as much data as possible in order to get the right picture of the activity. Over 38 homes have sold in the past 6 months in Mahwah.

Status

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Avg DOM

Active

$1,182,376

$492,934

$2,999,999

115

Under Contract

$1,047,543

$599,900

$2,199,000

Sold

$1,176,916

$505,000

$8,875,000

Total Listings

150

Sold properties closed averaging (90.82%) of their final list price (FLP). This reflects a (9.18%) difference between property sale prices and their *FLP's.

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