pamela stetson: Real Estate Market Snapshot: Ramsey, New Jersey - 01/25/08 03:38 AM
 
Here is a peek at the data as it relates to sales in Ramsey, New Jersey. Over 102 homes have either SOLD or come under contract in the last 6 months. The average sale price is $ 654,192 and the average days on market for homes SOLD was 128 ( yet look at the DOM for the homes currently under contract - 76 days). Perhaps this is better pricing leading to quicker days on market or perhaps it is just the Spring market...springing ahead for 2008.
Pricing your home well = the key to sales and length of time on the … (0 comments)

pamela stetson: Real Estate Market Snapshot: Franklin Lakes, New Jersey - 01/25/08 02:30 AM

Okay, call me cra-zy... but crunching a few market stats this morning is great food for thought for the real estate market in 2008 --- in New Jersey --- anyway. It is also a great way to PLAN your marketing strategy for 2008 as well as the marketing plan for your sellers or buyers.
Now, I am not a numbers addict, per say.... BUT, that said ....our success is really in the data. And, to quote a very good friend of mine - Linda Dulye, president of L.M.Dulye & Co., "The old axiom is ‘you get what you measure,'" and she always goes on to … (0 comments)

pamela stetson: Real Estate Market Snapshot: Oakland, New Jersey - 01/25/08 01:46 AM
 
You gotta LOVE data!
It is all right here in the numbers and as I have said before....numbers don't lie.
Now, in Oakland, you can see that in the last 6 months between 113 and 117 homes have SOLD. The average days on market is between 118 and 139 ( depending on the price range ) and this does tell us that there is quite a bit of activity in the market. Yes, the days on market my be longer than the haydays of 5 years ago but.... this is not really very long. The days on market number seems to be back to … (0 comments)

pamela stetson: Real Estate Market Snapshot: Saddle River, New Jersey - 01/25/08 01:18 AM
I am preparing to launch a NEW LISTING in SADDLE RIVER in the next couple of weeks so... in doing that prep I ran some numbers that gives you a pretty good sales picture over the past 6 months in this bucolic little town.
Now Saddle River is unique in that most of the homes available for sale are well over the million dollar mark. These LUXURY homes and exclusive properties are obviously not for everyone and yet...They usually need a longer period of time to market to a more particular type of audience ... yet AGAIN... you can see from the data that these homes … (2 comments)

pamela stetson: Real Estate Market Snapshot : Mahwah, New Jersey - 01/25/08 12:56 AM
  I ran some numbers today to gleen some insight into the sales picture for Mahwah over the past 6 months. I also included the last 3 months for the homes under contract or pending sale. From the chart below, you can see when homes are priced right.... they sell...some at the higher end of the price range...going into contract pretty quickly ( contrary to the media's point of view ).
Two homes in RIO VISTA went into attorney review or under contract in less than 14 days. The real estate market is LOCAL and when homes are priced well...they sell … (1 comments)

pamela stetson: Walsh Hall in Rio Vista Mahwah Offers Luxury and Security - 01/16/08 06:32 AM
 
This beautiful brick building was once the home to the Newark Catholic Archdocese and Seton Hall Seminary features 92 condominium units set in the heart of the private enclave of Rio Vista Mahwah. The building is divided into 5 sections also known as towers and is aptly named Walsh Hall after the late Archbishop Thomas J. Walsh (1928-52), who spearheaded the expansion of Seton Hall's seminary campus to the former Darlington Estate between 1933-37. The Seminary remained active until 1982 when the Mahwah over 440 acre campus was sold to Darlington Associates.
Restored Fountain in front of Walsh Hall.
After a … (2 comments)

pamela stetson: Mahwah is Bergen County's Parkland - 01/16/08 04:16 AM
What a wonderful place to call home. Mahwah is often referred to as "Bergen County's Parkland" because within it's 26 mile borders are over 5,000 acres of parks and passive recreation areas.
The Ramapo County Reservation offers many, many trails for hiking, fishing, dog walking and on any given weekend you can see friends and neighbors taking advantage of the beautiful mountain terrain. You may also camp along the ramapo river or bring your canoe for hours of fun & exploration.
The Campgaw Reservation offers over 1,100 acres for hiking and camping. It also features a ski area with a  1,650 … (3 comments)

pamela stetson: Rio Vista's Choice Lifestyle in Mahwah - 01/16/08 03:47 AM
Main Entrance to Rio Vista MahwahRio Vista Mahwah is an upscale enclave set on over 466 acres of private wooded land and it is surrounded by literally thousands of acres of Bergen County parkland. 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 college.
Walsh Hall
There are many home types to choose from including: single family custom built estate homes; patio or detached townhomes called Darlington Village; and … (0 comments)

pamela stetson: Closing Checklist for Sellers --- Top Tips for a fast and easy closing - 01/09/08 02:32 AM
These days... closings are getting more and more complex. I have put together a quick closing checklist for you to use when closing on your condo, townhome or home.
In New Jersey --- you must install a fire extinguisher on the lease, sale or transfer of one or two family residences. The extinguisher must be rated for residential use, no larger than 10 lbs., and must be mounted within 10 feet of the kitchen. Check your local codes for specific municiple codes. Smoke detectors --- must be on each level of your home, outside each sleeping area and the need to … (4 comments)

pamela stetson: It May Not Be the 8th Wonder of the World but it is a Wonder to Behold... - 12/12/07 09:23 AM
For those of you that may not be familiar with the area --- or even if you are a long time Bergen County resident--- you may not realize we have one of the nicest display of lights during theholiday season on Victoria Lane. The lights go on from December 14 and run through January 1, 2008. If you get a chance drive by...and take a look. The lights, sounds and merriment really ring in the holiday cheer. You may want to visit during the week because on the weekends --- it is JAMMED. When I have a moment, I will add … (6 comments)

pamela stetson: Getting to Know Saddle River, New Jersey - 11/06/07 02:22 AM
One of the most upscale communities in the nation is located right here in Bergen County - Saddle River. Set in the northeastern corner and within minutes of mid-town Manhatten is the bucolic, rolling hills of this small yet exclusive town. Only seven miles in size, it does pack a wallop because the average home price in this little town in the last 12 months is well over  $ 2,385,000   and the town has the second highest income per capita in the state.
Many residents enjoy large, private fenced in homes set on well manicured and expansive lawns. The town enjoys many former … (0 comments)

pamela stetson: Realtor Inspection - Tour / Friday, June 1st, 11 to 2 PM - 05/31/07 03:27 AM
 
Please join me for a Realtor Tour --- Friday, June 1st, 11 am to 2 PM.
The seller is offering a $10,000 sales bonus to the agent/broker who brings
in the agreed upon contract and it is payable at closing.
Home is F-A-N-T-astic!
Directions: Route 202 towards Oakland, Long Hill Road, to Ponds Way.
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pamela stetson: New Listing /// Ponds Way, Oakland, NJ / So close to NYC - 05/22/07 08:01 AM
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pamela stetson: Walk-a-Bout Town: The Snow Estate, Mahwah, NJ 07430 - 04/29/07 08:23 AM

The Snow Estate, before renovation.
The Snow Estate, located on 23 Olney Road, was built in 1907 by Elmer Snow. He was one of the founders of the American Brake Shoe Company. It's original eight bedroom, six bath home was heated by seven fireplaces and sat on eighty acres of land. It has  since been renovated and the old colonial home has been transformed into an elegant, seventeen room mansion. The Snow Estate is in the heart of Cragmere, a community that was one the first planned communities in North Jersey.
 
The Snow Estate, after renovation in 2006
The home, carefully renovated to maintain it's architectural integrity, … (2 comments)