north jersey real estate: 8 Signs You're Ready to Buy Your First Home
- 06/12/08 08:58 AM
Thinking of becoming a Homeowner? Ready to jump into the Real Estate market and buy the house of your dreams? Are you sure? Here's a list of some sure fire signs that your ready to make this step: 8 Signs You're Ready to Buy Your First Home: So how, exactly, do you know when your finances are ready? We provide a checklist of eight things first-time home buyers should have squared away before they consider a purchase -- no matter where analysts say home prices are heading. You are ready to buy when ... No. 1: You have a budget -- and … (7 comments)
north jersey real estate: Buyers Advantage
- 06/12/08 08:14 AM
In todays market, buyers need all the help and guidance that they can get. That's where your Real Estate Agent comes into play. We'll help guide you every step of the way and help you gain that "Buyers Advantage" We're offering this guide to you to help get you started.
Buyer's Advantage
Whether you are buying a house for the first time or the fifth time, your Realtor is here to answer all of your questions. Here's a step-by-step guide
Before you Buy On the surface, buying a home may seem like a relatively straight forward process. However there … (2 comments)
north jersey real estate: My First Flip - nearing the finish
- 06/10/08 02:58 PM
Here's an update on the Clifton NJ house. It's been a long haul for Rich and I trying to balance our regular jobs as full time real estate agents and working on this flip. But we're starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. The house is really starting to take shape. Here's a shot of the newly completed exterior of the home, with the exception of final landscaping and a few finishing touches.
Here's the new kitchen still needing some finishes - countertops, appliances etc. But the transformation is incredible.
And here's a view … (51 comments)
north jersey real estate: Lambert Exhibition
- 06/05/08 02:53 PM
The Passaic County NJ Historical Society will be hosting the traveling version of the New Jersey State Museum's award winning exhibition "Caught in the Crossfire: Churches, Taverns, and Revolution in New Jersey" This exhibit will be on display through July 31 on the second floor of Lambert Castle, 3 Valley Road, Paterson NJ during the regular museum hours - Wednesday through Sunday from 1 - 4 pm. From late 1776 through 1781, New Jersey was a war zone. With official public building few and far between, New Jerseyans sought out other places for debate and discussion of America's future. … (0 comments)
north jersey real estate: New Recycling guidelines for Little Falls
- 05/28/08 02:03 AM
The Township of Little Falls, NJ has revamped it's recycling program by implementing an aggressive plan in response to a new $3 per ton tax on garbage that was recently passed by state lawmakers. The more the Township recycles, the less financial impact the tax will have on the local government and the residents of Little Falls. This news should by welcomed by residents as the new recycling guidelines make the dreaded task of recycling much easier. While the items that must be recycled remain the same, the Township has decided to stick to it's schedule of bi-monthly pick ups but … (0 comments)
north jersey real estate: Carlisle Manor - affordability plus
- 05/11/08 02:20 PM
Carlisle Manor Condominiums - located atop Garret Mountain in Paterson NJ offer affordability in new construction plus top quality and a scenic location next to County Park Land.
The complex consists of 10 - two bedroom, two full bath units, with in unit laundry, central air conditioning, stainless steel appliance package, one car garage, extra storage space, and beautifully landscaped grounds that back onto County parkland. Minutes from major highways and public transportation into NYC.
Call to make an appointment to view our newly decorated and Professionally Staged model and take a tour of the complex. 973-256-0303 ext 211 Proudly offered … (3 comments)
north jersey real estate: Local Little Falls talent
- 04/24/08 02:29 PM
Calling all talented Little Falls residents. Your services are requested for the Little Falls PBA #346 annual street fair. This years fair will be held on Friday July 4, 2008 at Main St and Stevens Ave. Talent wanted includes: singers, bands, dancers, demonstrators, and musicians - both young and old. If you think that you've got what it takes - contact JC Promotions, producers of the street fair. Send a sample of your talent - CD, DVD, You Tube, Or Video Tape to events@jcpromotions.info
Also featured at this year's street fair will be vendors with: arts and crafts, new merchandise, … (0 comments)
north jersey real estate: Lady Bird, Pat and Betty: Tea for Three
- 04/24/08 01:52 PM
This performance by Film, Television, Broadway, and off-Broadway star - Elaine Bromka for the Little Falls Womens Club is a humorous and ingenious presentation of a story written by Eric H. Weinberger about three of our recent former First Ladies and their intelligence, stamina, and the ability to do the job. Elaine Bromka has starred in "Presidents" with Rich Little - when she was called upon to impersonate eight of the recent first ladies. This show was performed across the country and on PBS. Bromka also has appeared with John Candy in "Uncle Buck", in "Days of Our Lives" as Stella, and … (0 comments)
north jersey real estate: Relay for Life
- 04/24/08 12:59 PM
This has been an annual event the past few years - The American Cancer Society Relay for Life to be held at Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, NJ - June 14 & 15 2008. This event which will begin on June 14 and continue throughout the night into the morning of the 15th, features participants walking the track of the high school for donations that they garner from sponsors. This unique event is all about community and honors those who have succumb to cancer, and those who are survivors. It also is seen as a way for those whose … (4 comments)
north jersey real estate: My First Flip - Slow go
- 04/22/08 02:26 PM
Clifton NJ Project My partner Rich and I are into this project about a month now and we've sort of hit a wall. It seems once everything has been gutted, we've now got to play a waiting game with contractors. You see, we originally wanted to do most of the work ourselves - and we have done a good part of it so far - but time restraints from our real jobs as Real Estate Agents (things have been getting busy, thank goodness) and also the fact that the City of Clifton requires a Licensed Electrician and Licensed Plumber to complete those tasks ( because … (7 comments)
north jersey real estate: Jackals Tickets available now
- 04/09/08 03:26 PM
Attention all you NJ Jackals fans. The Jackals box office is now open for business. The Jackals, an independent Minor League baseball team playing in the Can-Am League with their home Park being Yogi Berra Stadium in Little Falls NJ on the campus of Montclair State University. The Can-Am League is a short season minor league professional baseball league with no affiliations to Major League teams. Many former and future Major League players however have passed through Little Falls and Yogi Berra Stadium with the Jackals - either on their way up - or on their way down. Perhaps the most notable … (0 comments)
north jersey real estate: Little Falls Township Honors 2
- 04/03/08 02:39 PM
Little Falls Township Council and Mayor Eugene Kulick recently honored two local residents for their humanitarian efforts in the Township. Judy Schumacher, owner of Schumacher Chevrolet, and the late Nat Giancola were honored at the March 24th Township Council Meeting. Giancola, a lifelong Township resident, was praised for his extensive selfless work, including civic and educational activities. With his family in attendance, Mr. Giancola was lauded for his community service by members of both political parties. According to Mayor Kulick "He was very instrumental in a lot of things that happened in this town". The other honoree, Judy Schumacher, was commended for being … (3 comments)
north jersey real estate: My First Flip - The Demo
- 04/01/08 02:19 PM
Well it's been a little over a week since Rich and I acquired this property. Not a lot got done the first few days because we closed on it the Thursday before Easter - but I did manage on Easter Sunday to spend about four hours tearing down ceilings in the Living room and Dining room. This past Saturday we had the first of the major projects completed - the roof - which was in desperate condition. Here are some photos that I took today of the interior.
The kitchen - those hideous green cabinets had to go! The electrical in here is just a mess. … (13 comments)
north jersey real estate: Buyers, Buyers everywhere
- 03/30/08 02:36 PM
What housing slump? I held a Public Open House today along with my listing partner on one of our new listings. It was a beautiful day here in Little Falls, NJ - clear blue sky, temperature around fifty degrees, bright sunshine - just a great day for an Open House. We had 23 visitors plus another 3 that came by with agents and 2 agents who came on their own to preview the listing for clients. I had a feeling that it would be a busy day because of the location of the property and the price. I just never expected the … (8 comments)
north jersey real estate: Region Home prices down 5.8%
- 03/26/08 01:25 AM
Home prices in the New York metropolitan area, which includes North Jersey, have declined 5.8 percent in the 12 months that ended January 2008 according to the Standard and Poor's / Case-Shiller index. That figure is less than the average decline of 10.7 percent in 20 cities tracked by Standard and Poor's / Case-Shiller. The North Jersey downturn also was much milder than the drops in other troubled housing markets such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, and Phoenix all of which were down by more than 15 percent over the same period. Part of the reason is that North Jersey … (1 comments)
This property is located in Clifton NJ. The exterior is a little rough. We plan on replacing the roof, windows, and painting the siding. Of course prettying up the porch a bit and some landscaping work. Here's the lovely kitchen
Although this is quite the kitchen, our plan here is to gut the entire area and re-do with new tile flooring and new maple cabinets. Here's the main bath - to much black and white tiles for our future buyers. It's got to be cleaned up in order to sell.
And finally the … (22 comments)
north jersey real estate: My First Flip - Part One
- 03/20/08 02:08 PM
My associate Rich and I just closed on our first investment property today. At times it seemed like this day would never happen. Over the past 5 or 6 months - I really can't remember how long - we've been attempting to purchase a property that we could re-hab and bring back to life and hopefully make a profit in the process. Countless offers were made and we always seemed to be either a day late or a dollar short. But we stuck to our guns and refused to get caught up in overbidding for a property. Then it happened. We … (14 comments)
north jersey real estate: OEM Volunteers needed in Totowa
- 03/20/08 01:16 PM
The Borough of Totowa NJ Office of Emergency Management is seeking volunteers among local residents who can respond to local disasters. This is a very worthwhile way to serve your community. Among those needed by the Office of Emergency Management are doctors, nurses, pharmacists, veterinarians, and counselors. Also needed are those residents fluent in a second language to act as translators. Having these teams of people in place is a very important factor in your community's response to any type of disaster situation. Hopefully, these volunteers will never be needed to actually respond, but it's a good feeling to know that … (0 comments)
north jersey real estate: Volunteers and their pets sought
- 03/20/08 12:51 PM
Are you proud of your pet? Do you like showing off your pet? Does your pet bring a special joy to your life? Well, perhaps you and your pet would be interested in volunteering and bringing joy into someone else's life. The North Jersey Developmental Center in Totowa is seeking community volunteers and their pets (dogs and cats) for it's Visiting Pet program as well as the Home Friends program. Volunteers will receive the name of a North Jersey Developmental Center client and are asked to to correspond and visit a minimum of six times a year. If you are interested in … (10 comments)
north jersey real estate: I'm an ASP Realtor!
- 03/12/08 02:35 PM
Well, today I completed the course and now can call myself an ASP Realtor! Even though ASP - Accredited Staging Professional - is not a recognized designation by the National Association of Realtors (yet), it still is a valuable designation to obtain, especially in a market like the one we're in now. Home sellers need every advantage they can get to have their homes sell quickly and for the most money possible. I'm glad I've obtained this knowledge of how to Stage a Home for sale, as my listings and home sellers will benefit from this knowledge. After all, that's our … (9 comments)
Thinking of becoming a Homeowner? Ready to jump into the Real Estate market and buy the house of your dreams? Are you sure? Here's a list of some sure fire signs that your ready to make this step: 
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