ridgewood real estate: Secured vs Unsecured Debt, Impact on Short Sales - 06/20/08 09:39 PM
I wanted to discuss an item that keeps coming up in my short sale conversations with homeowners. Basically, if you put up collateral for a loan (your home in the case of a mortgage) you have secured debt. If there is no asset attached to the money that you are borrowing … (7 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Still Feeling Great about the Giants Victory in Super Bowl XLII - 02/11/08 11:53 PM
I know that the Pro Bowl is over now and the NFL season has officially concluded. I just wanted to point out that there was only 1 Giant player in the Pro Bowl (and he wasn't even a starter) During the playoffs we had to beat teams that stacked the starting … (7 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Ridgewood Realtors "Simply The Best" - 02/11/08 11:27 PM
"Simply The Best" was the theme of this years RE/MAX of New Jersey awards ceremony. Sal earned the prestigious 100% club in less than 5 months with RE/MAX Properties in Ridgewood. It was a really exciting evening. We were really enthusiastic to get to meet the RE/MAX balloon guy in person. … (2 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Ridgewood Real Estate Market Recap 2007 - 12/31/07 02:18 AM
Here is your 2007 Ridgewood Real Estate Market Recap
There were 337 Listings Sold!
An average list price of $864,636
An average sold price of $821,230
Sale price as a percentage of list price was 94.98%
So overall in 2007 sellers were only coming down about 5% from their asking price.
The average home selling … (3 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: 124 Joanne Terrace Garfield, New Jersey - 11/06/07 10:47 PM
Great opportunity to purchase a 2 family home in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
This property goes over 160 feet deep.
Here is the view from the back yard...
This home has plenty of privacy and is a legal 2-family. Feel free to earn rental income while enjoying all the comforts of owning … (4 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Be Aware of Balineda_kate Spammer trying to contact me! - 11/03/07 06:52 AM
Here is a contact message I received on Active Rain
After poking around online a little bit, found out that this person is a spammer, do not reply. There have been a couple of versions of her email. I really enjoy my AR experience. Is there a way to report these people? … (11 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Is it wrong to throw away your childrens Halloween candy? - 11/01/07 11:15 PM
That is the question we discuss around my house. We have 3 little kids who were out gathering candy for a few hours this past Wednesday. Our family ended up with a huge basket full of chocolate and assorted other goodies. As responsible parents we would never buy 10 pounds of … (19 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Corn Mazes, Apple Picking and Pumpkin Picking - A New England Tradition - 10/29/07 07:16 PM
This past weekend I took the family for a trip up into the heart of New England and went apple picking, pumpkin picking and got lost in a old-fashioned corn maze. Luckily, the rain stopped for just long enough for us to enjoy these great fall traditions! It had been a … (3 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Bergen County Bike Trail - 10/21/07 06:54 PM
For those of you who are cycling enthusiasts and live in Bergen County or nearby, I invite you to experience the charm of the Bergen County Bike Paths. There are over 20 miles of bike paths that wind throughout Bergen County connecting many of the county's State Parks. This past weekend … (2 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Bergen County Area Market Statistics - 10/21/07 02:31 PM
Here is an interesting bit of information from my local multiple listing service. www.newjerseymls.com/njmlspressrelease.pdf
While the markets may be on sharper declines in other parts of the country. The Bergen County Area Real Estate Market is still viable. People in this area are still buying and selling. Upsizing and downsizing. Homes that … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Ramsey, New Jersey - 10/21/07 01:39 AM
Incorporated in 1908 and nestled in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains about twenty miles northwest of New York City, Ramsey is a six square mile Borough with some 14,500 residents. Ramsey is proud of its countless volunteers dedicated to making a difference in all aspects of the community from emergency … (2 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Fair Lawn Street Fair 2007 - 10/21/07 12:26 AM
The Fair Lawn street fair takes place on Sunday October 21, 2007 along River Road from 11am - 5pm. This is a great time to walk around town. You can catch up with old friends and make some new ones. One of the many events that brings Fair Lawn residents together. … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Ridgewood, NJ - Where to Park and for how long - 10/21/07 12:08 AM
Parking in Ridgewood "15 minute" parking meters have been installed throughout the Central Business District in an effort to help with quick pick ups and turnover of spaces. The Village Council continues to work to create more parking in the Downtown area. The Council is actively looking to construct a multi-level … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Ridgewood, NJ Veteran's Day Ceremony - 10/21/07 12:06 AM
Veteran's Day Ceremony - Monday, November 12thRidgewood's Veteran's Day ceremony will take place on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 11a.m. at Memorial Park in Van Neste Square. Our community is blessed with outstanding men and women who are in harms way on our behalf. They are our neighbors, friends, and relatives. … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Ridgewood New Jersey The Hub of Bergen County Real Estate - 10/21/07 12:01 AM
Ridgewood New Jersey is a bedroom community of New York City. It's flourishing downtown with a charming train station with quick access to Manhattan makes it a commuters dream. Restaurants, shops and an old time movie theater make Ridgewood a very desireable place to live. You are located in what feels … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Ridgewood Walk to School Initiative - 10/20/07 11:56 PM
Walk-Tober Fest - Walking to School Initiative "Walk-Tober Fest" is October 1-31!!The Village of Ridgewood Citizen's Safety Advisory Committee is sponsoring this month long event. The purpose is to encourage all residents to take a walk everyday.Each day school children are walking or riding their bikes to school and to their … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Tightening Lending Standards in US Housing Market - 10/19/07 12:07 AM
Another interesting article in Wednesday 10/17/07 Wall Street Journal Page B8. D.R. Horton the US's largest builder (by number of units) had a 48% cancellation rate in the 4th fiscal quarter ended September 30th. "Meantime, home builders grew more pessimistic about the market in October, citing stubbornly high inventories, rock bottom … (9 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Subprime Woes Wall Street Journal Style - 10/18/07 11:52 PM
Did anyone read the article in Wednesday's Wall Street Journal titled Behind Subprime Woes, A Cascade of Bad Bets? I just finished reading the article. It spoke of a Colorado truck driver who ended up with an adjustable rate mortgage. There were many parties involved, including a company to help with … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Hackensack New Jersey - 10/15/07 10:49 PM
Hackensack History In its early years, Hackensack was a village located in “New Barbadoes Township”. Local government was created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 14, 1856, designating an “Improvement Commission” to upgrade the sidewalks of the village. Those limited powers were expanded over the years until … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Upper Saddle River New Jersey - 10/15/07 10:39 PM
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ridgewood real estate: Franklin Lakes New Jersey History - 10/15/07 10:25 PM
HISTORY In the 17th century, Lenape Indians traveled the land we now call Franklin Lakes. They made winter camp in the “Clove” near Buttermilk Falls and fished in Micharagrape Pond ( now Franklin Lake).Slowly, the Dutch settlers made their way west from the Hudson River Valley. In 1701 the East … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: New Milford New Jersey - 10/15/07 10:14 PM
New Milford, New JerseyNew Milford, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 6 miles W of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 13 miles N of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Fair Lawn (Really 2 Words) New Jersey - 10/15/07 10:06 PM
Fair Lawn Borough is located in Bergen County, New Jersey in the northeast corner of the State. As of the 2000 census, Fair Lawn had a population of 31,637 residents. Its history can be traced back to the Lenni-Lenapi tribes, and was incorporated as a Borough in 1924. Fair Lawn … (0 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Fair Lawn New Jersey - 10/15/07 10:04 PM
Fair Lawn Borough is located in Bergen County, New Jersey in the northeast corner of the State. As of the 2000 census, Fair Lawn had a population of 31,637 residents. Its history can be traced back to the Lenni-Lenapi tribes, and was incorporated as a Borough in 1924. Fair Lawn is … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: New Milford School Calendar - 10/15/07 09:56 PM
Important dates for people with children enrolled in the New Milford schools. The New Milford Knights are a program to be proud of. New Milford is also known for it's dedication to Little League Baseball. New Milford has a small town feel just 8 miles from the George Washington Bridge. Located … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: New Milford Market Report - 10/15/07 09:47 PM
As of today October 15, 2007 There are currently 86 active listings in New Milford. There are 14 properties under contract. From 7/15/2007 to 10/15/2007 there were 34 properties sold. Simply put we are looking at approximately 7.5 months worth of inventory. New Milford Real Estate Market UpdatePresented by Sal & … (2 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: 626 Columbia Street New Milford, NJ 07646 - 10/15/07 09:26 PM
You can almost see people paddling past the house in their canoes.
That’s the feeling you’ll have as you gaze out from this ¾ acre property on the banks of the serene Hackensack River. Historic charm is evident on this home’s original façade which faces the river, with decorative moulding … (4 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Important Contact Numbers for Oradell New Jersey - 10/02/07 12:13 AM
Borough Of Oradell Telephone Directory … (1 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Holiday Schedule for Columbus Day October 8, 2007 - 10/01/07 11:51 PM
Wyckoff Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2007 for Columbus Day. The municipal offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
The Recycling Center will also be closed on Monday, October 8, 2007 for Columbus Day. The Recycling Center will reopen on Tuesday, October … (0 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: A Brief History of Wyckoff, New Jersey - 10/01/07 11:48 PM
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ridgewood real estate: Bergen County Golf Courses - 10/01/07 11:11 PM
Darlington County Golf Course (18 Holes) 277 Campgaw Road. Mahwah, Clubhouse (201) 327-8770
The Darlington Golf Course is an 18 hole, 6,547-yard par 71 on 120 rolling acres located in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountain Range. The course delivers the proper balance between difficulty and playability. Tree lined fairways and … (0 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Franklin Lakes Annual Halloween Parade 2007 - 10/01/07 11:07 PM
On Saturday October 27th, the Recreation Department will kickoff their Annual Halloween Parade at 9:30am. ALL local children, UP TO 5TH Grade, will don their Halloween best for a march along DeKorte Drive and the official viewing in front of Borough Hall.Goodie bags will be awarded to all participants in costume … (3 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Franklin Lakes Day 2007 - 10/01/07 10:43 PM
Franklin Lakes New Jersey showed its pride this past Saturday (September 29, 2007). The local townspeople were treated to great food, entertainment and plenty of things for the children to do. The evening ended with a spectacular fireworks show. My family and I spent a good portion of the day at … (0 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Franklin Lakes Real Estate Market Update - 10/01/07 10:35 PM
As of today October 1, 2007
There are currently 114 active listings in Franklin Lakes.
There are 18 properties under contract.
From 7/1/2007 to 10/1/2007 there were 32 properties sold.
(There were only 10 of 32 sold under $1,000,000)
Simply put we are looking at approximately 10.5 months worth of inventory.
A year … (2 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: 2-05 35th Street Fair Lawn New Jersey 07410 - 10/01/07 09:54 PM
Completely renovated home. Roomy kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
This home is really well maintained. Listed at only $550,000. Near bus and train to NYC, Houses of Worship and shopping.
Master bedroom has high ceilings, 2 Walk in closets with a ton of storage space. … (12 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Realtor Completes 2nd Triathlon in One Year! - 10/01/07 09:44 PM
Yipee! What started off as a crazy idea last fall has now become a recurring challenge for me. I completed my first triathlon June 16, 2007. Then I continued training this summer for my 2nd triathlon. I finished my 2nd in only 1:18 minutes. My goal was 1:45. I really get … (6 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: 434 Grove Street, Oradell, NJ 07649 SOLD... For Over Asking Price - 09/18/07 08:45 PM
An update on this gorgeous home. We had the closing this morning 11-29-07. This home was under contract in only 39 days.
The moment you set eyes on this expanded cape, you'll know you've arrived at a true beauty. Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street, this home features a park-like property … (3 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: 867 Huron Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 - SOLD - 09/18/07 08:38 PM
Set high atop a hill overlooking the winding street below, this gorgeous home features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths spread throughout an elegant center hall colonial. A well-manicured property provides the 1+ acre an ample amount of privacy.
Beautiful, Well-manicured front yard complete with porch.
Spectacular kitchen with ample space, island and casual dining … (2 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: 300 Ross Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601 - SOLD - 09/18/07 08:28 PM
A beautiful home in the prestigious Fairmount section of Hackensack, NJ. Featured on a lovely sought after street this home has a spacious backyard complete with a deck, beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances, roomy living room and unfinished basement allowing you to customize to fit your needs. Close proximity to … (7 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Short Sales & IRS Rules - 08/22/07 11:47 PM
Here is link to a great article in Wednesday's New York Times about Short Sales. They are really becoming more mainstream. I have compassion for people who have had to leave their homes this way. We are in the process of helping families right now. Feel free to contact us about … (15 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Best Real Estate Training? - 08/20/07 11:32 PM
I have seen Tom Hopkins, Darryl Davis & David Knox. I have been able to take something from each of them. What is it that makes someone good? Do they need to be funny, interesting, full of facts? Remember education without application is useless! Tell me... In your opinion, who is … (8 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Children and Nature - 08/18/07 11:34 PM
This evening we had an experience I am not likely to forget soon. We were in our yard in Wyckoff. We had just finished eating dinner and the kids were playing in the yard. My son yelled that there was a dead mouse in the yard (my wife isn't very fond … (6 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Ridgewood Real Estate Market Update - 07/30/07 09:35 PM
As of today July 30, 2007
There are currently 108 active listings in Ridgewood.
There are 68 properties under contract.
From 4/30/2007 to 7/30/2007 there were 108 properties sold.
Simply put we are looking at exactly 3 months worth of inventory.
A year ago today
There were 154 active listings in … (0 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: 909 East Glen Avenue Township of Washington NJ 07676 - 05/31/07 10:52 PM
Sal and Dawn Poliandro are proud to present this LOVELY, IMMACULATE CUSTOM RANCH HOME. FEATURES A MARBLE ENTRANCE FOYER, SUNKEN LIVING ROOM, AND A FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH SLIDING GLASS DOORS OUT TO A NICE PATIO. LARGE,WONDERFUL MODERN EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND A BUILT IN TABLE. NICE 1/2 BATHROOM, … (2 comments)
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ridgewood real estate: Achieving The Impossible... A Realtor's Quest For Triathlon Gold - 01/23/07 09:16 PM
My name is Sal Poliandro. I am a full-time Realtor with my wife in the Ridgewood Real Estate Market. About a year ago I weighed 260 pounds. I was not happy with how my body was, enough was enough. My friend Rob Parker completed a "mini" triathlon (1/2 mile swim, 20 mile … (9 comments)
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