homes for sale: Running SALES Numbers for RAMSEY, New Jersey - 06/11/10 06:10 AM
 
As we know from the recent release from the National Association of Realtors --- area real estate sales for Bergen County and the surrounding towns are UP! This may be contrary to some area of the country but once we draw down into the real data on a town by town basis --- we can see where the numbers are.
Ramsey, for example, has over 81 active listings currently on the market for sale. This is based on single family residences only. And, over the last 6 months --- over 35 homes have either come under contract (25) or actual SOLDS … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Current Home SALES Statistics for WALDWICK, New Jersey - 06/11/10 05:24 AM
 While giving each of my sellers a market update --- for sales in their particular town --- I researched the overall statistics for several popular towns in Northern Bergen County. I researched the NJMLS data base for actives,  under contract and SOLD for the past 6 months.
 As we have read recently, The National Association of Realtors has stated that sales of previously owned homes rose 7.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.77 million. That was the best showing in five months and better than the 5.63 million units economists had expected.
We can see from the numbers in Waldwick, … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Ramsey REAL ESTATE is MOVING! - 06/08/09 05:25 AM
 While researching sales data today on the NJMLS, I have found some interesting statistics. Homes in Ramsey and surrounding towns are MOVING! Yes, in the past three months, over 43 homes have gone under contract or have SOLD. The average selling price is $ 688,654 and their final sale prices are within 5.1 % of the asking price --- VERY DIFFERENT THAN OTHER AREA's of the county.
Educate your buyers or they will miss out on some very good purchasing opportunities. NO ONE can market time --- but --- if you buy now and live in your newly purchased home, you … (0 comments)

homes for sale: THE SPRING MARKET is Almost Here! Renewed interest since January... - 01/13/09 11:06 PM
In TODAY's news --- I have seen this myself in recent activity in the market. Since January, my listings have seen increased showings and activity. I have had more inquiries and my buyers --- who were dormant throughout the holidays --- have wanted to go out and see homes again. A couple of them have wanted to set days ( 2 times a week ) to agressively ramp up their home search. 
Once we get throught the refinancing surge --- the spring real estate market will kick in!
Is there anyone else seeing this uptick in interest recently?
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homes for sale: 2007 versus 2008 /// ACTUAL SALES and Prices in Oradell, NJ - 11/16/08 06:50 AM
 Always looking for more DATA --- here is how the numbers look for the town or ORADELL, NJ. The sales are down approximately 31 percent ( althought the '08 year is not over ). The average SOLD price is down just 4%. Understanding the data always helps put sales into perspective.
 *** This information is based on researched information from the NJMLS.
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homes for sale: 2 DAY SALE --- October 26 & 27 --- REAL ESTATE MARKETING INNOVATION - 10/22/08 12:19 AM
 
Two Day Sale 10/26 & 10/27 Event!
REDUCTIONS of over $2.7 Million Dollars for these two days only!
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This innovative marketing program is an opportunity for buyers to save BIG dollars.
Several of my listings have agreed to reduce their asking price during this two day period. AND, many are offering additional incentives like monies towards closing costs . You can --- preview these homes now --- in order to prep yourself or your buyers to take advantage of this limited time opportunity.

Mortgage representatives have mortgage money available and will be available for questions
 


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homes for sale: Real Estate Snapshot - Mahwah, NJ Summer '08 - 08/11/08 04:20 AM
 There are approximately 100 homes currently available for sale in Mahwah today. And, according to the NJMLS 21 came under contract and 35 SOLD in the last three months. The price average price range for the homes in town was $ 1,071,606. And, the final listing prices fell to about 7.68 percent of the asking price for this time period so there has been some price adjustments here.
 
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homes for sale: Real Estate Snapshot : Oakland, NJ - Summer '08 - 08/11/08 04:10 AM
Here is a quick snapshot of the real estate stats for Summer months in Oakland, NJ. There are approximately 104 homes on the market, 18 have come under contract and 28 have sold in the past three months. The average final list price is approximately 3.73% of the asking price which means that the prices are holding steady.
 
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homes for sale: TECHNOLOGY Drives Real Estate Sales BUT Marketing Plan is the KEY - 08/05/08 03:22 AM
Over 85 % of today's real estate purchase decisions have been made by buyers and sellers searching the internet and using TECHNOLOGY driven information. In order to be seen --- really seen --- you must have the home on the internet. What does that mean? Can you just randomly post homes for sale here and there. The answer is a resounding NO!
In order to effectively market your largest financial asset for sale and get the most bang for your real estate dollar, you must have a marketing plan. This plan, crafted in conjunction with a real estate professional from your local market, includes … (12 comments)

homes for sale: MAHWAH Condo & Townhome Real Estate Sales Data - July '08 - 07/21/08 05:47 AM
 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 … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Kinnelon Residential Real Estate Sales - July '08 - 07/21/08 05:27 AM
 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! 

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homes for sale: Saddle River Residential Home Sales Data - July '08 - 07/21/08 04:52 AM
 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 … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Franklin Lakes Residential Home Sales Data - July '08 - 07/21/08 03:41 AM
 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 … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Oradell Residential Home Sales Data - July '08 - 07/21/08 03:20 AM
 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 … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Oakland Residential Home Sales Data - July '08 - 07/21/08 03:08 AM
 
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 … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Real Estate Snapshot - The Numbers - Oradell, New Jersey - 06/12/08 03:26 AM
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 … (6 comments)

homes for sale: Picture Worth a Thousand Words .... Not - 06/12/08 02:15 AM
 
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 --- … (18 comments)

homes for sale: The Real Estate Snapshot - The Numbers - Mahwah, NJ - 06/08/08 09:59 AM
 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.
 
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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 … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Real Estate Snapshot / Franklin Lakes, NJ - Homes - 04/30/08 06:56 AM
 
There is a lot going on in Real Estate today --- and you can tell by my recent Real Estate Snapshots by town --- real estate is truly local. Numbers are different on a town by town basis as far as average asking price. Days on market is different on a town by town basis and the differences between sale price and asking price as far as percentage is different on a town by town basis. You've got to look at the numbers!
Location and pricing are key to fast sales in this ( or any other market )
 *** Data taken on 04/29/2008 … (0 comments)