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The current real estate market has been somewhat of a challenge for many Home Buyers and Home Sellers alike. The media reports and real estate professionals are calling it a "Buyer's Market". The description of a "Buyer's Market" is when homes are coming on the market or "Listing" faster than homes are going off the market or "Selling".
Sometimes even the most astute Buyers and Sellers can become confused by all the choices. We like to refer to this state of confusion as "Paralysis By Analysis". Sellers can become overwhelmed with indecision regarding pricing while Buyers are confused by all the home choices. Before you become paralyzed by over analysis, read on for some real estate tips.
This month we were reminded about this phenomenon when our own daughter was trying to decide whether or not to renew her apartment lease or search for a new place. When she had located an alternate apartment, we told her to sit down and make up a "Pros and Cons" list to assist her in the decision process. In real estate, as with any major decision, there are most asuredly going to be some compromises to negotiate. It is a rare instance that life provides us with the absolute perfect scenario to fuel our decisions.
When faced with an important life decision such as Home Ownership, flipping a coin isn't the answer. A more helpful approach to take is formulating a list. Some people are big fans of making lists. From earliest childhood we are told by our parents that Santa himself makes a list and checks it twice. This sage advice can be applied to most situations regarding making important decisions.

For instance, when a Buyer begins the Home Search process, the first order of business is to sit down and make a list of the features necessary to accomodate their family's needs. Click here to read more about starting the Home Search Process.
If we are indeed in a "Buyer's" market, the average Buyer will find more than one choice to fit their criteria. Once you narrow your selections, the Pros and Cons List becomes a helpful tool. Click here to read more about the Home Buying Process.
Home Sellers can capitalize on a Buyer's market as well. Click here to read more about Selling Before Buying your next home.
With many fine homes to chose from, our Home Buyer Advice is don't let paralysis by analysis stop you from Buying a home.
Call Lisa and Bob today at (201)218-6802 and let us help!
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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802 • Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •
| The HammersTeam | Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage | 201-218-6802 |
Park Avenue, Emerson, NJ | | SOLD!!! SORRY TOO LATE ON THIS ONE!!! A SUMPTUOUS & EXPANDED SPLIT SET ON A HUGE PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED PROPERTY ON A QUIET CORNER OF A MILLION DOLLAR CUL-DE-SAC | | | 3BR/3BA Single Family House | | Was offered at $569,900 Sold!!! | | Year Built | 1960 | | Sq Footage | Unspecified | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 3 full, 0 partial | | Floors | 3 | | Parking | Unspecified | | Lot Size | Unspecified | | HOA/Maint | $0 per month | DESCRIPTION SOLD!!!!! SORRY TOO LATE ON THIS ONE!!! SPLIT LEVEL HOME SET ON A HUGE PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED PROPERTY ON A QUIET CORNER OF A MILLION DOLLAR CUL-DE-SAC. WALKING DISTANCE TO NYC PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VIA THE POPULAR PASCACK VALLEY TRAIN LINE & BUSES IN THE QUAINT TOWN CENTER MAKE THIS HOME A COMMUTER'S DREAM! GREET YOUR GUESTS AT THE DOOR AND WELCOME THEM INTO THE OPEN FOYER W/GUEST CLOSET. STEP UP TO THE SPACIOUS FORMAL LIVING ROOM BOASTING HARDWOOD FLOORS OPENING TO THE OVERSIZED FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH RECESSED LIGHTING, BUILT-IN BUFFET, SKYLIGHT & SLIDERS TO DECK OVERLOOKING A TREMENDOUS BACKYARD LIVING SPACE. JUST IMAGINE ENTERTAINING FAMILY & GUESTS IN THE MODERN EAT-IN KITCHEN WHICH OFFERS A CENTER ISLAND, BREAKFAST BAR W/CORNER SINK, DOUBLE OVEN, GAS COOK TOP, MICROWAVE & DISHWASHER. MORNING MEALS ARE A PLEASURE IN THE BRIGHT BREAKFAST NOOK ADDITION WITH CATHEDRAL CEILING & SKYLIGHTS. WONDERFUL PASCACK VALLEY OPPORTUNITY!
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The HammersTeam |
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage |
201-218-6802 |
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For More Pascack Valley & Bergen County, NJ Homes For Sale, call Lisa & Bob direct at (201)218-6802 or visit us at www.HammersTeam.com.
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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802 • Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •
Montvale, NJ Single Family Home Sales Activity for May 08' - The Pascack Valley ended the month with Four home closing in the town of Montvale. The Spring market is officially under way with homes listing for the busiest real estate season of the year! With interest rates low, Buyers should act now before the rates start upwards again.
The town of Montvale is always bustling with activity and yet still maintains that desireable small town community feel much like the other Pascack Valley towns.



Montvale Real Estate Market Activity:
There are currently 38 Actively Listed homes in the town of Montvale with an average List Price of $851,434.
There are some fantastic NEW CONSTRUCTION opportunities in this popular town with prices ranging from the mid $800,000 range up to $1,700,000.
Compare the previous year's activity for the Pascack Valley towns by clicking on the following link:
  May 2007' Pasack Valley Sold Homes Market Report
For more information on Listings in the Pascack Valley     area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa     at (201)218-6802, or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com     your Pascack Valley Real Estate Resource     at "Your Service"! It's a great time to "Buy A Home" in the Pascack Valley. We're keeping an eye on the real estate market for you....
Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns.
EMERSON     
HILLSDALE     
RIVER VALE     
WESTWOOD     
PARK RIDGE     
MONTVALE     
WOODCLIFF LAKE     
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP     
 PASCACK VALLEY SPRING SHOW
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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802
• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •
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