Happy New Year From the HammersTeam| Some Last Minute Thoughts for the New Year - 12/31/09 12:28 PM
Hi everybody... Well time is running out on 2009 and for my last post of the year I wanted to pass along this rather nice email I received from a long time friend of mine... Hope you enjoy it as I did... Oh yeah, Lisa and I wish you a Happy, Safe and Healthy New Year for 2010 and many more... See ya next year..

Written By Reg Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio
To celebrate growing older, he once wrote the 45 lessons life taught him. He said-------
1. Life isn't fair, … (9 comments)

Washington Ave New Milford New Jersey | House for Sale - 12/30/09 01:06 PM
Washington Ave. New Milford New Jersey Home for Sale
Renovated Center Hall Colonial Washington Ave., New Milford, NJ 07646 View Map SNUGGLE UP BY THE FIRE THIS WINTER IN THIS TOTALLY UPDATED THREE BEDROOM CENTER HALL COLONIAL. STEP INSIDE THE INVITING LIVING ROOM WITH WOODBURNING STOVE & HARDWOOD FLOORS. COOK A GOURMET MEAL IN YOUR NEW MODERN EAT-IN KITCHEN AND ENTERTAIN FAMILY & FRIENDS IN YOUR FORMAL DINING ROOM. KITCHEN OFFERS CUSTOM CABINETS AND SLIDERS TO TOTALLY FENCED IN BACKYARD WITH PATIO. MASTER BEDROOM ON MAIN FLOOR WITH SLIDERS TO BACKYARD & TWO DOUBLE CLOSETS & CEILING FAN. UPSTAIRS YOU'LL FIND … (3 comments)

Washington Township New Jersey | Expanded Sugar Maple Split - 12/30/09 12:46 PM
Washington Township New Jersey Home For SaleExpanded Sugar Maple Split Level Copy Cleveland Ave, Washington Township, NJ 07676 View Map EXPANDED SUGAR MAPLE SPLIT LEVEL HOME LOCATED ON QUIET STREET ACROSS FROM CHILDREN'S PARK. MANY WONDERFUL FEATURES MAKE THIS THE PERFECT HOME FOR AN EXTENDED FAMILY. STONE AND PARQUET ENTRY FOYER W/GUEST CLOSETS, POWDER ROOM, DEN, LAUNDRY ROOM, 2CAR GARAGE & HUGE ALL PURPOSE ROOM ROUND OUT THE FIRST FLOOR. THE FIRST LEVEL FEATURES FORMAL LIVING W/FLOOR TO CEILING STONE FIREPLACE, VAULTED CEILING, HARDWOOD FLOORS & RECESSED LIGHTING, A HUGE MODERN KITCHEN W/DW,GARBAGE DISPOSAL,TRASH COMPACTOR, TONS OF COUNTER SPACE, SEPARATE BREAKFAST … (0 comments)

Inspecting Deck Steps... - 12/29/09 11:20 AM
 
A wonderful post from our friend in Tn. on Decks and what you should know when you are getting ready to sell.
 
Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):
Inspecting Deck Steps... 
For the safety of personnel, deck steps should conform to more recent local municipal standards. Some do. However, most do not. There are several reasons for this. Many steps and handrails were built to older standards that may have been acceptable when the property was built. A classic example of this is the handrail on this set of steps.
Some years ago, … (4 comments)

Happy New Year From the HammersTeam - 12/29/09 09:26 AM

A quick note to say Happy New Year to all of our friends and colleagues here in the Rain and wishing you all a very Happy Joyous and Safe Holiday. Pascack Valley NJ New Year's Greetings! NJ 07642 The Pascack Valley area and surrounding Bergen County has begun to wind down for the Holidays. We all enjoyed the decorations and good cheer abounded throughout the boroughs. Now as the year comes to a close, we welcome in 2010 with Happy New Year's Greetings to all. May everyone have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
Contact InfoLisa and Robert Hammerstein … (9 comments)

Bergen County New Jersey| Happy Holidays From the Hammersteam - 12/24/09 08:33 AM
Hi everybody A quick note to say Happy Holidays to all of our friends here in the Rain and wishing you all a very Happy, Joyous and Safe Holiday Season.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Bob and Lisa! Bergen County, NJ We'd like to take this opportunity to wish all of friends, family and wonderful colleagues all the warmth of the holiday season. Merry Christmas from Bob and Lisa from HammersTeam! Happy & Healthy wishes in the 2010 New Year as well!
… (7 comments)

More Ghosts of Christmas Past | Hillsdale New Jersey - 12/22/09 01:21 PM
Ghosts of Christmas Past in the Pascack Valley of New JerseyHello everyone Andrea Swiedler had a great idea the other day. She did a post about Christmases past which inspired me to do this post...As the holidays are fast approaching the final few days, it's time to reflect on past Holidays.Below are some pics I found of my days in Hillsdale and the tradtions we had at this time of the year. Times that we have spent with family and friends some of whom are no longer with us sadly.This was shot in 1957 and shows our front window with our … (11 comments)

Bergen County New Jersey | Aftermath of a Snowstorm | Pascack Valley Snowfall - 12/20/09 03:26 PM
Hi Everybody , As some of you know the northeast got it's first taste of Old man Winter last night.

This is my lot in life today {see the guy above} but I don't have a snow-blower unfortunately. Wish I did today...

Although the snow thankfully was of the light fluffy kind. We also didn't get as much as Southern New Jersey of Long Island NY got. I'm happy about that let me tell you..... They got over 2feet in other places.. Us, we got about 10-12 inches around me... I can deal with that when it's the light powdery … (10 comments)

Pascack Valley New Jersey Holiday Photo Blogs Part 2 | Bergen County Holidays - 12/20/09 11:01 AM
Pascack Valley New Jersey Photo Blogs | Bergen County NJ Holiday PicturesHi everybody
As we prepare for the Holidays I wanted to post some of my favorite pictures that I have taken during the holiday season here in Northern New Jersey.There comes a time when a quietness prevails over our busy main streets.Especially down on Westwood Ave., in Westwood New Jersey.Westwood houses are done up in grand style looking like a giant present.Time seems to stand still at this time of the year for me.The Westwood Gazebo is illuminated in a true festive spirit.The temps have dropped and snow has … (6 comments)

Snow Snow Snow | Here It Comes | NJ Is Next - 12/19/09 11:38 AM
Hi everybody Snow Snow Snow... It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here but not quite yet.
Looks like we'll be getting some new snowfall starting in about a few hours from now. As you can see by the radar below, it's just about upon us.Now to go out and make sure my shovels are findable and get the salt ready as well as getting the cars inside so I don't have to clean those off as well...... Fun stuff..... As pretty as it is while it's falling I'm not looking forward to the shoveling tomorrow...By tonight it … (15 comments)

Holiday Traditions | What Do They Mean To You? - 12/18/09 10:52 AM
Hi everyone ,
 

Holiday Traditions-What do they mean to you?  This concept is something that came to mind when, this year, Lisa's older sister decided to pass her traditional Gingerbread Holiday cookie recipe down to our daughter.  I mentioned this to a customer of ours who thought it would be nice idea to start a holiday cookie tradition with her little girl.  Now I've never been one to make recipes a part of our real estate marketing plan but the idea of starting traditions was something that resonated with me.  

If you look up the word "Tradition"in Wikipedia, … (6 comments)

Pascack Valley NJ Photo Blogs | Bergen County NJ Holiday Pics | Part 1 - 12/17/09 12:14 PM
Pascack Valley New Jersey Photo Blogs | Bergen County NJ Holiday PicturesHi everybody
As we prepare for the Holidays I wanted to post some of my more favorite pictures that I have taken during the holidays.Time seems to stand still at this time of the year.A good time to pause and reflect on the past year as the sun is making spectacular sunset sky shows almost every evening.The temps have dropped and snow is coming. You can feel it in the air. The Hillsdale Victorian Train Station is all done up in a festive mode.Then at night the town lights … (12 comments)

Tips For Listing Your Home For Sale | Bergen County New Jersey - 12/15/09 10:48 AM
The current Real Estate market is still moving in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey.  With the Inventory at a slightly elevated level, up from last year's market, here are some Helpful Tips from the HammersTeam when Listing your "Home for Sale".   As a Full Time Real Estate Team,  Listing and Selling Homes in the Pascack Valley, our experience shows that there are some key issues that come up repeatedly that can help to facilitate the Sale of a Home.

1. Pricing Is Key - If you want to sell, be competitive!  Your agent will assist you with what the current inventory or … (2 comments)

Westlake Village Ca Real Estate, What is an REO? - 12/14/09 11:44 AM
Cheryl Clayton posted this informative blog about Bank Owned properties... Thanks Cheryl....
Via Cheryl Clayton (Troop Real Estate):
Westlake Village, Ca Real Estate, bank owned or REO is a class of property owned by a lender, typically a bank, after an unsuccessful sale at a foreclosure auction.
A bank will typically ...
Set the opening bid at a foreclosure auction for at least the outstanding loan amount. If there are no bidders that are interested, then the bank will legally ... repossess the property. As soon as the bank repossess the property, it is listed on their books as REO - Real Estate … (0 comments)

Washington Township New Jersey Sugar Maple Split Level|Home For the Holidays - 12/14/09 11:40 AM
Hi everybody     The Holiday Season is upon us and before this happens {above} come see this beautifully expanded Sugar Maple Split Level Home in Washington Township New Jersey and be home for the Holidays.
Expanded Sugar Maple Split Level Copy Cleveland Ave, Washington Township, NJ 07676 View Map EXPANDED SUGAR MAPLE SPLIT LEVEL HOME LOCATED ON QUIET STREET ACROSS FROM CHILDREN'S PARK. MANY WONDERFUL FEATURES MAKE THIS THE PERFECT HOME FOR AN EXTENDED FAMILY. STONE AND PARQUET ENTRY FOYER W/GUEST CLOSETS, POWDER ROOM, DEN, LAUNDRY ROOM, 2CAR GARAGE & HUGE ALL PURPOSE ROOM ROUND OUT THE FIRST FLOOR. … (0 comments)

Inspecting Water Heaters - Part 1 - 12/11/09 02:38 PM
Michael Thornton wrote this handy little post about water heaters that is terrific. Thanks Michael
Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):
Inspecting Water Heaters - Part 1Water heaters are one of those modern conveniences that most folks take for granted. That is, until something goes wrong. As Murphy's Law would have it, this will be the major appliance that will head south shortly after moving into your new home. This often becomes a major bone of contention when dealing with home warranty companies. The serial plate reveals a lot of information, if you know how to … (4 comments)

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas | Bergen County New Jersey - 12/11/09 02:37 PM
Pascack VPascack Valley New Jersey Looking a Lot Like Christmasalley Home for the Holidays The Temperatures are dropping here in New Jersey. The Pascack Valley and surrounding Bergen County areas are Home for the Holidays. Each town is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Holiday cheer is in the air with accents of the season sprinkled everywhere. The town centers all offer festive holiday decorations for young and old alike to enjoy. Come out and enjoy the sounds and sites of the Pascack Valley at night and see for yourself. There's just no place like a Pascack Valley Home for … (2 comments)

What The Client Should Expect From A Home Inspection - 12/11/09 09:44 AM
From Steve Smith: An Excellent overview of the inspection process worth a read by all. Thanks Steve
Via Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc):
The longer I am in this field of home inspection, the more apparent it becomes to me that most buyers, or sellers contracting for a pre-listing inspection, have no clue as to what it is that a home inspector is looking for or what that inspector will be reporting on.
Home inspections and standards of practice vary from association to association and from state to state. My description of the process is general but it should be helpful … (0 comments)

Pascack Valley NJ History Project | Hillsdale New Jersey - 12/11/09 09:38 AM
 
Pascack Valley New Jersey History Project
The following article was previously published in "Historic Happenings", the newsletter of the Pascack Valley History Project.   Titled "Fond Memories Of Hillsdale - Get them Before They Fade!,  the article is self-explanatory. 

A while back, I had the pleasure of meeting Ned Barber, the founder of The Pascack Valley History Project, and he asked me if I had any Pascack Valley memories or old photos that I would be willing to share. Here is just one of the many fond memories I have. Born and raised in Hillsdale, I had the opportunity to attend … (2 comments)

River Vale New Jersey Sold Homes | Market Report for November 2009 - 12/10/09 01:42 PM
River Vale NJ Real Estate Report | November 09' Single Family Home Sales saw Seven homes closing in the popular town of  River Vale in the month of November as the holidays roll in. The 2009 Fall Real Estate market has officially come to a close.  With interest rates low and the First Time Home Buyer Credit extension, 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 Vale Home!
The small town of River Vale was named amongst the top 100 best towns to live in CNN Money Magazine more than once!  Click on the … (0 comments)

Westwood New Jersey Market Reports | November 2009 - 12/09/09 01:50 PM
Westwood NJ Real Estate Report | November 09' Single Family Home Sales saw Five homes closing in the Pascack Valley town of  Westwood in the month of  November as the Fall season wound down.  With interest rates low, qualified Buyers can take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own their own piece of Small Town America!  Especially now that the First Time Home Buyer Credithas been extended into 2010.  There's no place like A Westwood  Home!
The town of Westwood 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 Pascack Valley … (2 comments)

Hillsdale New Jersey Market Reports | November 2009 - 12/09/09 11:41 AM
Hillsdale NJ Real Estate Report | November 09'
Hillsdale NJ Real Estate Report|November 09' Single Family Home Sales saw Eleven homes closing in the popular town of Hillsdale in the month of - November - as the holidays begin to come charging in.  The 2009 Fall Real estate market is officially coming to an end and making way for the Winter season.  With interest rates low and the First Time Home Buyer Incentive program extension, qualified Buyers have  time to take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own a piece of Small Town America in this sought after town!  There's no place like A New Hillsdale Home!  Act now before the First Time Home Buyer Incentive … (0 comments)

Bergen County New Jersey | Real Estate Market Report | November 2009 - 12/08/09 10:35 AM
Hi everybody ,Bergen County New Jersey Real Estate Market Reports for November of 2009

The holiday season has officially started here in New Jersey and the temps are cooling off. We just got our first dusting of snow the other day and as pretty as it was I'm still looking at it on the ground. I thought it would be gone by now... Hey at least I didn't have to shovel so that's a good thing... The Real Estate Market on the other hand has been heating up. With interest rates at historically low rates, and the first time home … (0 comments)

What To Do If You Spill Something on Your Laptop | Eeeek! - 12/08/09 09:30 AM


 
Has this ever happened to you? Spill something into your laptop? Eeeek!

It’s late and you’re struggling to stay awake at your desk or your couch, blogging and reading blogs late into the night, or it's early morning and you are still groggy from waking up so early to get onto your social media sites to get a jump on them for the day ahead. You decide to make yourself a cup of coffee. In a few more hours the coffee will perk you up. Then, oops, there it is, all over your laptop, ruining your evening … (10 comments)

Handy Homeowner Maintenance Tips| Winter Is Coming - 12/06/09 12:13 PM
 

The other day, I, had a concern. I had noticed about something on our Boiler.  Now I'm not what I would refer to as a "Handy Homeowner".  But it occurred to me that I am what I would refer to as a "Good Homeowner".  I am constantly keeping an eye on things in the house and watching what is going on with all the major components.  Just before the cold weather sets in and closing in on Christmas, I happened to look under the Kitchen Sink only to notice a small leak.  In record time I called in our … (4 comments)

Winterize Your Home Now! | Or You'll Be Sorry.... - 12/04/09 02:44 PM
Hi Everybody ,
The weather is beginning to feel like Fall is over here in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County New Jersey.  Before long old man Winter will be upon us so now is the time to get ready to Winterize Your Pascack Valley Home.  The following is our HammersTeam's Cool Weather Check List.
 
Seal & Insulate Windows & Doors with caulk or plastic Block Drafts with A/C covers and Door Drafter Stoppers Check your Furnace & Thermostats to make sure they are operating properly Replace Screens with Storm Windows Turn outside water faucets off Drain outdoor hoses … (2 comments)

Bergen County New Jersey | Real Estate Newsletter for December 2009 - 12/01/09 10:26 AM
Bergen County New Jersey Real Estate Newsletter December 2009Hi everyone and Lisa says Hi! December has arrived and so has our updated Real Estate Newsletter! The Fall foliage season is over here. Can this be far behind? The temperatures are cooling off a little too quickly for my tastes. New Jersey is the Garden State.The market has heated up as the temperatures drop all around the country. The time for the first time home buyers credit has been extended and expanded as well. If you can be in contract by April 30th 2010 and close by June 30th 2010, you could still … (6 comments)

Woodcliff Lake New Jersey | Market Reports for October 2009 - 12/01/09 09:20 AM
Woodcliff Lake New Jersey Market Report for October 2009Below is a representation of our current market trends here in Woodcliff Lake New Jersey. I think these graphs are pretty terrific and basically tell you the full scope of our current market here. First the past 13 Months:
Below is our graph for the the month of October 2009:
Below is a graph depicting the the market going back to October of 2007:
Woodcliff Lake NJ Real Estate Report|October 09' Single Family Home Sales month of October saw Seven homes closing in the upscale Pascack Valley town of Woodcliff Lake in the month of October. The Fall … (0 comments)

 
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