There has been a lot of talk these days about buying and selling area homes AND about the, dare I say sub-prime issue. But, not much has been said about the business of area RENTALS and the rental market.

Renting in today's market, at least in my local area, offers an opportunity to experience luxury, offers flexibility and convenience. The number of properties on the market may be higher than usual so landlords may be interested in shorter term leases, may offer discounts for longer lease options, may even bend the rules for pets and, in general, may be more flexible than ever.

Home sellers could take advantage of this opportunity to SELL their home before they find a new one....and rent for a short period of time. This affords them the opportunity to have cash in hand prior to purchasing; enables recent sellers the ability to "test" a neighborhood or city before buying, and may even provide an opportunity to get more for your rental dollar until you find your dream home.

Agents should embrace this market in this climate because eventually --- happy tenants become buyers eventually. And, the time frame for these motivated customers is usually 30 days ( the time needed to find a new rental situation) as opposed to buyers who may take several months or years to make a purchase decision.

Several fabulous new rentals on the market include:

Carriage Court, Allendale  $2,999

Luxury, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in one of the areas hottest towns and school ciistricts. This home is move in ready, has granite counters, fireplace, hardwood floors and more....within walking distance to trains, parks and NORTHERN HIGHLANDS HS. All within 20 miles to NYC. Wow...

Jordan Court, Mahwah $ 1,999

This stunning townhome offers new hardwood floors, lots of room, nice area, parks, terrific schools and within 30 miles on NYC. Parking outside unit and walk to all transporation, shopping and area amenities including pool, tennis and play areas make this a graet option for your new home. CALL now....

Brokers are welcome and these are listed on the MLS....