bergen county: Neighborhood Snapshot : Rio Vista Estates, Mahwah, NJ - 04/29/12 10:48 PM
      Rio Vista Community Center   Rio Vista Mahwah is a private community located on 466 acres of rolling hills and meadows. It is surround by thousands of acres of Bergen County parkland including Campgaw Mountain, the Ramapo Reservation and the Darlington Golf Course.
The original developers of the community, Darlington Associates, designed a series of one, two and even three-acre homesites that surround the over 50,000 square foot Crocker Mansion. The property was once owned by the Newark Archdiocese and was once a Jesuit Seminary and part of Seton Hall.
There are three types of "lifestyle" living to … (1 comments)

bergen county: Neighborhood Snapshot --- Deerhaven on the Ramapo --- Mahwah - 04/23/12 01:23 AM
  The Deerhaven on the Ramapo Community is a quiet little oasis in Mahwah. You cross the historic Cleveland Bridge over the Ramapo River then make your way over a smaller waterway onto Deerhaven Road.
The neighborhood is private community with a homeowners association made up of local residents charged with the responsibility for the private roads and for maintaining the rural integrity of the surroundings. The homes range from renovated summer bungalows, charming cottages, contemporary's, older English Tudors to modern colonial homes --- all set on larger wooded lots. Most of the property sizes are 2 or more acres although … (0 comments)

bergen county: SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD !!!! - 11/21/10 01:27 AM
Welcome to your Ole' Home!
The owner is motivated to see all reasonable offers!
www.HistoricAllendale.com

Great town and GREAT Price!
Sought after NORTHERN HIGHLANDS school system.
Close to NYC transportation, shopping, area golf, lakes and more!
This would make a wonderful family home...
OR
it is  zoned for professional - residential use.
Live and work at home.
www.HistoricAllendale.com
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bergen county: Home for the Holidays ! Ho-Ho-Ho ;) - 11/20/10 10:11 AM

 
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bergen county: Can We Talk? About Me .... - 11/18/10 05:31 AM
I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself.

You see, I write a lot about real estate. I write about things that happen in and around the town of Mahwah, Bergen County and New Jersey. I write about blogging, kids, dogs, events.  But, it dawned on me... I rarely write about me.
 
 
 
Advertising, branding and marketing are my strengths. It is what I love to do. I love to develop a strategy that will help buyers and seller's come together. I have been doing that for quite some time and for many a well-known … (0 comments)

bergen county: What to do when the Homeowner wants to see all OFFERS! - 11/17/10 01:25 AM
The OWNER SAYS --- Present all reasonable OFFERS !
What next? Does this really mean... all offers?
Currently in our area, we are in a state of virtual limbo. Seller's are motivated. They have adjusted their prices and they are ready, willing and able to see ALL OFFERS. And, buyers are looking. They come back, once, twice, even three times. But, no offers on paper.
What's an agent to do?
1. Look at the sales comps --- weekly.
Make sure that the pricing of the home is current with the weekly market adjustments. Yes, weekly. It seems to be alittle more … (3 comments)

bergen county: SOLD SOLD SOLD --- One of the last lots in RIO VISTA! - 11/09/10 02:40 PM
Listed, marketed, SOLD and closed --- this one acre lot in the heart of beautiful Rio Vista Estates. ONE OF THE LAST LOTS IN RIO VISTA ESTATES. YOU CANNOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS !!!

This is the cleared lot located on the corner of GREAT HALL ROAD and BRAMS HILL DRIVE in the newest section of the community. I listed this lot and it was under contract within 6 weeks. Most lots have been sold BUT I do have access to several lots that are considered to be RESALE. Contact me for more information the available lots in Rio Vista, … (4 comments)

bergen county: Do you LOVE Old Houses? This "OLE" House in Allendale is the ONE ! - 11/05/10 02:02 AM
 
WONDERFUL TOWN... NYC transportation nearby and FANTASTIC Northern Highlands High School ! Walk to our favorite restaurants including the Allendale Bar & Grill, Mezza Luna, and FLIRT Sushi !!!
This home may be used for a home office ---- perfect for a doctor, lawyer, accountant and more!
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Know the sales value of your home and your neighborhood * based on actual market comps. Allow me to present a Comparative Market Analysis to you that is customized to your home, finances and your specific needs. This will give you detailed information about pricing and selling your home in the current market.
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bergen county: Wonderfully FRENCH in the Heart of Rio Vista Mahwah - 11/04/10 03:07 PM
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Know the sales value of your home and your neighborhood * based on actual market comps. Allow me to present a Comparative Market Analysis to you that is customized to your home, finances and your specific needs. This will give you detailed information about pricing and selling your home in the current market.
For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.
Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2010, www.PamelaStetson.com
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bergen county: Real Estate Market Snapshot /// Allendale, New Jersey - 09/07/10 06:32 AM
 
It is that time of year again --- back-to-school and back to reviewing the sales and market data in order to sharpen the pencil for better pricing. The summer market was slow particularly in August but...still ... about 26 homes sold in Allendale in the last 3 months. This data is gleened from the NJMLS sales stats.
Hopefully, the sales trend in this town will continue to show strength this fall --- if homes are priced well. Homes in the upper end are still showing some signs of a struggle.
www.HistoricAllendale.com


PLEASE REMEMBER --- The most common reason for … (0 comments)

bergen county: Market Snapshot /// Mahwah, New Jersey - 09/07/10 06:12 AM
Mahwah has 106 single family homes for sale. Of those, 14 have come under contract in the last 3 months and 19 have sold in during the same time perion ( 3 months ). Now, that said, this snapshot  is for the TOTAL market of ALL single family homes available for sale. The luxury portion of the market is slower --- as it is for other markets in Northern Bergen County.

 
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bergen county: Market Snapshot /// Upper Saddle River, NJ - 09/07/10 05:53 AM
I was researching the data for a client today and I took a look at all the availables, under contract and SOLDS for the last 3 months in Upper Saddle River. This town would be considered --- a luxury zip code --- and the data for this market that includes homes/properties over the $850,000 price point. There are a few residential homes below this price level, however, most of those would need to be totally renovated or is still considered a "knock down" --- yes, even in this market This gives you a picture of the "luxury market" activity in the … (1 comments)

bergen county: Opportunity KNOCKS in Bergen County ... Home in Waldwick, NJ - 09/04/10 03:19 AM
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bergen county: This Ole' House in Allendale, NJ - 09/04/10 03:00 AM
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bergen county: Running SALES Numbers for RAMSEY, New Jersey - 06/11/10 06:10 AM
 
As we know from the recent release from the National Association of Realtors --- area real estate sales for Bergen County and the surrounding towns are UP! This may be contrary to some area of the country but once we draw down into the real data on a town by town basis --- we can see where the numbers are.
Ramsey, for example, has over 81 active listings currently on the market for sale. This is based on single family residences only. And, over the last 6 months --- over 35 homes have either come under contract (25) or actual SOLDS … (0 comments)

bergen county: Current Home SALES Statistics for WALDWICK, New Jersey - 06/11/10 05:24 AM
 While giving each of my sellers a market update --- for sales in their particular town --- I researched the overall statistics for several popular towns in Northern Bergen County. I researched the NJMLS data base for actives,  under contract and SOLD for the past 6 months.
 As we have read recently, The National Association of Realtors has stated that sales of previously owned homes rose 7.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.77 million. That was the best showing in five months and better than the 5.63 million units economists had expected.
We can see from the numbers in Waldwick, … (2 comments)

bergen county: Current Home Sales Statistics for Oradell - 06/11/10 05:09 AM
The National Association of Realtors has stated that sales of previously owned homes rose 7.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.77 million. That was the best showing in five months and better than the 5.63 million units economists had expected.
The federal government provided a big boost to home sales this spring by offering first-time buyers a tax credit of up to $8,000. Homeowners looking to upgrade could qualify for a credit of up to $6,500. The deadline for getting a signed sales contract was April 30.
Now all that said, in the town of Oradell, New Jersey....home … (0 comments)

bergen county: SLUGGISH HOME SALES ? Look at what you CAN do - 05/28/10 08:21 AM
There are many reasons why a GOOD home will not sell.
I have written about this subject before ...but ... it is always a good time to take a look at --- Why a home will not sell. If you have had your home on the market for several months and haven't seen much activity or any offers, chances are that one or more of the reasons below are to blame.

Your price is too high --- The most common reason for a home not selling is that the asking price has been set too high.  You must price your home … (4 comments)

bergen county: Waldwick has award winning schools ! - 05/28/10 05:21 AM
 

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Know the sales value of your home and your neighborhood * based on actual market comps. Allow me to present a Comparative Market Analysis to you that is customized to your home, finances and your specific needs. This will give you detailed information about pricing and selling your home in the current market.
For more information about buying or selling your largest financial asset, contact me at CupaT@aol.com.
Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2010, www.PamelaStetson.com
 
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bergen county: April 2010 SALES are UP 26.7% in Bergen County, NJ - 05/03/10 11:47 AM
According to a new report just released by the New Jersey MLS single family home sales are UP over 26% for the month of April '10 over April '09.  The median price for all homes sold in this area is UP 5.9 percent to $360,000. Up to $420,000 for single family homes alone.
Open Houses have increased significantly as well. In April of 2009 there were 3,388 open houses and in April of 2010 there were 5,455! That is an increase of over 61%. This may have been influenced by the real estate boards in New Jersey --- having a full court … (4 comments)