Bergen County New Jersey Updated Newsletter | February 2012



Hi everyone and Lisa says Hi!




Now that Groundhogs Day is over let the spring market commence!

The Holiday Season is over as well and the Spring Real Estate Market is Close at Handl!

It's February 2012!


The month of January had brought with it the some very unusually warm temperatures in the Northeast and I'm not complaining about that at all.

The arrival of cooler weather hasn't hit yet but I am sure it will ultimately win out as February has historically been one of the coldest months of the year.



Can It Be February 2012' Already?


Wow, where has the time gone?


Our February Real Estate Newsletter has arrived.

Bergen County New Jersey Updated Newsletter


The Real estate market is moving forward with many homes selling.

The savvy buyers who are coming out and viewing homes have a great selection of homes to choose from.

Below is the HammersTeam's Newest Listing on the prestigious West Hill of Hillsdale New Jersey

Click on the picuture for a walk through of this lovely home:

Customers have been connecting with us through the Internet and keeping an eye on

Bergen County New Jersey Homes For Sale.

We believe buyers are starting to realize that prices as well as interest rates are not going to be staying this low forever!

It remains an opportune time right now to buy the home of your dreams.

We are excited at the possibilities available for first time home buyers as well as sellers looking to move up.






Historically, interest rates have never been this low.

How long will this last?

No one knows for sure, so First Time Home buyers have a wonderful opportunity right now to get a terrific rate on a mortgage.

Either moving up or buying for the first time, now is a great time to make the move to

Home Ownership.


This Month's Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that we think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.

Bergen County New Jersey Updated Newsletter | February 2012

This month's issue includes topics such as:

"How Does Your Home Compare to Others on the Market?";

"Housing at Forefront of Concerns With Presidential Election";

"Why Buy a Home Now?";

"Relying On Your Agent";

"Top 10 Tips for Sellers";

Plus a roundup of January real estate activity as well as much more advice and information.

Bergen County New Jersey Updated Newsletter | February 2012


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River Vale New Jersey Real Estate | December 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report

River Vale New Jersey saw Five home closed in this popular town as the Holiday Season kicks off.  The average Sold price was $383,200 (down significantly from last month) for the upscale town of River Vale NJ.

River Vale NJ is amongst the 8 Pascack Valley towns of Bergen County New Jersey and it's lush park-like character has prompted it to be known as the "Garden Spot" of the Pascack Valley. This small tight knit community is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that very desirable small town feel.

The price differential for December is around 12%. The average days on the market was 78 for the month of December indicating that the Pascack Valley area market has continued to slow down for the holiday season in this volatile market.

With interest rates the lowest they have ever been hovering at 4% or even below, we think Buyers can take advantage of some really wonderful opportunities to own their piece of Small Town America in this special town known for it's suburban green lawns a plenty!

River Vale New Jersey Real Estate | December 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report

Total Homes Sold..........................5

Average List Price...............$430,360

 Average Sold Price............ $383,200

Median Sold Price..............$375,000

Sale/List Price....................... 89.042( 11-12% differential)

Average Days On Market .......................... 78

River Vale New Jersey Real Estate | December 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report 

There are currently 46 Actively Listed homes in the town of River Vale with an average List Price of $475,979. When comparing the average sold price of $383.200 to this month's average list price, we must assume that the market is still in a sharp downward trend. But one must keep in mind that the Average Sold price is for smaller modest homes in the lower price ranges on up to the larger homes in the million dollar plus price range.

Actively listed River Vale NJ Homes For Sale range from a 1960's 4 Bedroom Center Hall Colonial style home for $389,000 up to a new construction 6 Bedroom Colonial Manor to be built for $1,298,950.

There are ultimately homes available for every budget.

Interested in last month's report? Click here to see that River Vale NJ Market Report.

Click here to view ALL River Vale Local Listings

Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns of Bergen County New Jersey.

EMERSON

HILLSDALE

RIVER VALE

WESTWOOD

PARK RIDGE

MONTVALE

WOODCLIFF LAKE

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

PASCACK VALLEY FALL SHOW

PASCACK VALLEY HOLIDAY SHOW

River Vale New Jersey Real Estate | December 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report

35 Glen Hook Road - Hillsdale New Jersey - Home For Sale

Video Tour!

Take a Virtual Tour of this beautiful home of our newest listing in the much loved and desired town of Hillsdale New Jersey.




35 Glen Hook Road - Hillsdale New Jersey - Home For Sale



The home sits high above the street in front with a level private backyard.

Plenty of room for expansion as well.

CUSTOM UPDATED RANCH ON THE DESIRABLE AND PRESTIGIOUS WEST SIDE OF HILLSDALE.


Give us a Call for more information or to schedule a private viewing for yourself.

201-315-8618

We are here to answer your Real Estate Questions!


35 Glen Hook Road - Hillsdale New Jersey - Home For Sale

River Edge NJ Homes Sold Report| December 2011


Five homes closed in the Bergen County town of River Edge as the Winter season and has arrived but the weather hasn't chaged too too much as of yet here in Bergen County NJ.

And I don't have a problem with that.......


With interest rates continuing to remain lower than ever, qualified Buyers can take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own a piece of Small Town America!

There's no place like A New River Edge Home!

The town of River Edge is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desirable small town feel.




Residents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by this wonderful Bergen County town.

River Edge, New Jersey December 2011:

Total Homes Sold..........................5

Average List Price..............$ 430,360

Average Sold Price.............$383,200

Median Sold Price..............$375,000


Average Days on Market ....................... 78


Sale/List Price.......................89.042 (11% - 12% differential)

There are currently 49 Actively Listed homes in the town of River Edge with an average List Price of $478,307.

There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.

Sold information was taken from the NJ Multiple Listing Service and does not include privately sold homes. All information is deemed reliable.

River Edge NJ Homes Sold Report| December 2011

Closter NJ Homes Sold Report| December 2011' Bergen County NJ Home Sales

The Northern Valley town of Closter saw Eight homes closed as the warmer temps of this past fall seem to want to continue into the Winter Season. Now that the Holidays are over we are officially into the winter season but have not experienced a bad bout of weather like we had last year here in the Northeast.

Thankfully.....

With it many buyers are taking advantage of the warmer temps and lack of snow to view the current inventory of homes on the market here.

With interest rates lower than ever, qualified Buyers can take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own their own piece of Small Town America!

There's no place like A New Closter Home!

The town of Closter is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desirable small town feel.


Residents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by this town .


Closter the Hub of the Northern Valley.

Closter NJ Homes Sold Report| December 2011' Bergen County NJ Home Sales 

Closter, New Jersey December 2011' Real Estate Market Activity:

Total Homes Sold.......................... 8

Average List Price..............$ 485,088

Average Sold Price.............$ 426,263

Median Sold Price..............$ 407,550


Average Days on the Market.......................52

Sale/List Price....................   87.873   (13%- 14% differential)

There are currently 58 Actively Listed homes in the town of Closter with an average List Price of $ 882,054.


There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular Bergen County town with prices for every budget.

Click here to see all listings in Closter NJ

Want to see what last months report was? Closter Last Month

Click on the links below to view some scenes of other picturesque Pascack Valley towns.

EMERSON

HILLSDALE

RIVER VALE

WESTWOOD

PARK RIDGE

MONTVALE

WOODCLIFF LAKE

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

 
Closter NJ Homes Sold Report| December 2011' Bergen County NJ Home Sales 

Bergen County New Jersey Real Estate Update | January 2012




Hi everyone




So long to 2011'.

The Holiday Season Has Been Swell!

January 2012 is here!



The month of December had brought with it the some very warm temperatures here and so far that trend is continuing into January of 2012.

I'm not complaining about that at all....

The arrival of cooler weather will ultimately win out though as winter is officially here now.



Can It Be January of 2012 Already?


Wow, where has the time gone?


Our January Real Estate Newsletter has arrived.


The Real estate market is moving forward with many homes selling.

The savvy buyers who are coming out and viewing homes have a great selection of homes to choose from.

Bergen County New Jersey Real Estate Update | January 2012


Customers have been connecting with us through the Internet and keeping an eye on

Bergen County New Jersey Homes For Sale.

We believe buyers are starting to realize that prices as well as interest rates are not going to

be staying low forever!

It remains an opportune time right now to buy the home of your dreams.

We are excited at the possibilities available for first time home buyers as well as sellers looking to move up.






Historically, interest rates have never been this low.

How long will this last?

No one knows for sure, so First Time Home buyers have a wonderful opportunity right now to get a terrific rate on a mortgage.

Either moving up or buying for the first time, now is a great time to make the move to

Home Ownership.


This Month's Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that we think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.

Bergen County New Jersey Real Estate Newsletter | January 2012

This month's issue includes topics such as:

"Homeownership Still The American Dream, Fuels Economy";

"Buyers: Making the Right Choice";

"Housing Answer: Principal Reduction?";

"Choosing to Sell";

"15 Tips for Living Green";

Plus a roundup of December real estate activity as well as much more advice and information.

Bergen County New Jersey Real Estate Update | January 2012


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Happy New Year Everyone!

My last post for 2011


Wishing you all a very Happy, Safe, Healthy and Prosperous New Year in 2012.......

2012 is looking and feeling like it will be a banner year for all.......

Here's to wishing and hoping it is one for you......

Be careful out there tonight.

So it's officially Christmas Eve today and tonight,

I wanted to re-post this little ditty from a friend of mine, for all my friends and colleagues everywhere.

Hoping you all have a great Holiday.

Wishing you all a very Happy Safe and Healthy Holiday.

Enjoy..........


T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (In New York Style)

T’was a month before Christmas and all through the house…  

We were off our computers… seems the cat ate the mouse… 

Mom’s stockings were hung in the bathroom with care… 

She was hoping they’d dry, while she finished her hair. 

The children were ‘roused from their snug little beds… 

While visions of school work polluted their heads… 

“Hey Mom, where’s my sneakers?”... “Hey Babe, where’s my tie?”... 

“Did’ya take out the garbage?”…”Who ate all the pie?

T’was three weeks before Christmas, and you’re shopping

 online…  

You ask what he wants, he says anything’s fine.. 

The kids were not subtle when they made out their lists… 

I-pods and play stations, was there something they missed?

As we schlepped down our stoop off to work and to school… 

Children wave to their parents then they try to look cool… 

Mom and Pop on the subway that is smelly and stinky,  

She hints to her hubby as she points to her pinky…

T’was two weeks before Christmas with the mobs and the crowds.. 

And the pushing and shoving and the music is loud.. 

Deck the halls, fa-la-la-ing being blared in your ear… 

You hope that St. Nicholas soon would be here! 

He’s off to the jeweler picking up on her hint, 

It must be a ring, that won’t make her squint… 

(“You kidding me Mister, you call that a stone?  

How much are you asking? HOW MUCH? 

For that little piece of…You’ll gift wrap it for me? 

For free? Okay I’ll take it!..

(Meanwhile, back at the poem….)

T’was a week before Christmas and out in the street...                  

There’s more pushing and shoving and stepping on feet…     The tree at Rock Center and Santas galore...                                 

The last minute shoppers getting stuck in the doors...  

The holiday parties, kissing up to the boss… 

You know that your bonus is a gain not a loss… 

‘Cause at last years party, he got a lap dance from Trixie, 

(His secretary…he gave her a raise ‘cause she gave him a raise…and I got one too because I got it all on my camera phone!)

T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house, 

Again we were stirring, with the cat and the mouse.. 

The stockings were hung by the LAZY-Boy chair, 

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.. 

The children were nestled all snug in their beds… 

While visions of Game Stations danced in their heads. 

Then out on the stoop there arose such a clatter,  

I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter,

I went to the window and threw up the sash. … 

It was Bernie and Betty, and boy were they smashed!  

When out on the street what should appear,  

But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.. 

With a little old driver who kept circling the block, 

St. Nick was upset….there was NO place to park! 

He got back in his sleigh and said, “My work here is done! 

I’ve got more places to go, so I gotta run!”

As he left he shouted, “I’ll see you next year!” 

My neighbor yelled, “We’re trying to sleep over here! 

“Now Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! 

On Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder! and Blitzen! 

To the top of the stoop! To the top of the wall!  

Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!” 

Then I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, 

“HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!”

And Mrs. Murphy screamed, “Shut up already or I’m calling the cops!”

Holiday Decorations -  Bergen County New Jersey

Hi everybody and hope all of you are well,

For my  Holiday post this year I would like to share some photo's of our area that I have just taken showing some of my favorite towns lit up in their festive lights.

Our local towns do like to make it a festive season for all of us.

Enjoy....


Our famous Victorian Train station in downtown Hillsdale.

Holiday Decorations -  Bergen County New Jersey

A view from across the street in Veterans Park downtown Hillsdale NJ



In the center of the Park is our Gazebo all lit up in all it's glory.




And speaking of Gazebo's This is Westwood's Gazebo done up in Garland with the town tree behind it.


Looking toward Downtown Westwood with the town tree all lit up.

Happy Holidays to All!


Holiday Decorations -  Bergen County New Jersey