river vale real estate: Thanks for the Memories;A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from Susan Laskin
- 10/18/07 03:41 PM
Rubbing Shoulders with Clients in the Pascack Valley It never ceases to amaze me at what a small world we live in. Just when I'm settling into working with new clients, we begin to play Pascack Valley Geography, and I find that either we have mutual friends, or their kids went to school with my kids, or we all spent a summer together, or we have lived in the same town for twenty some odd years. It is indeed amazing how much many of us have in common. So after we find our commonalities, we then realize that most of us have … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Persistence in Real Estate; A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from Susan Laskin
- 10/18/07 03:22 PM
PERSISTENCE..PROMOTING THE POSSIBLE As I watched "The Donald" last night on television, I could not help but feel the depth of knowledge and experience in Real Estate this man emminated. His grandeous manner aside, Donald Trump lives, eats and breaths Real Estate, and has his hand on the pulse of what is happening in today's market. One very important point he made was that persistance is the key to success in our business. This is so true. When we as Realtors are confronted with the continual obsticles we have to endure, the successful Realtor will rise to the occasion and persist until a … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Is the Market Up or Down in the Pascack Valley? A Real Estate Update from Susan Laskin
- 10/17/07 02:04 PM
Light at the end of the Tunnel in the Pascack Valley Real Estate Market As a Realtor one of my passtimes is to continually monitor which homes are going Under Contract, which homes are being reduced, and which new listings look particularly enticing for my buyers. This is a constant watch, since what happens daily will affect the market value of homes currently on the market, homes coming on the market, and what will determine value during negotiations of contracts I will be writing for my clients. It does appear that many homes are going under contract. What is also very interesting is that … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from Pascack Valley Realtor Susan Laskin
- 10/17/07 01:40 PM
Persistance is a State of Mind: How to Succeed in a Down Market I am sitting here on my sofa, after a very busy day, watching Donald Trump on T.V., who just said that persistance is a state of mind. He is so very correct. Our job as Realtors is to be continually persistant. Here is my day, today, in what is what is a supposed down market: Up and at the computer at 7 A.M., to enter the beautiful listing I took at 8 P.M. last night. Faxed an offer to a Broker on a Contract I wrote last night at 7 P.M. Faxed … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Tips for Homeowners: A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from Susan Laskin
- 10/15/07 01:53 PM
A Word to the Wise Homeowner Some wonderful and inexpensive insurance policies are currently available by many public utility companies which can often save homeowners thousands of dollars in catastrophic situations. I, as a homeowner and a Realtor, have availed myself of some of these programs, and have been grateful for the results. 1. Coverage for your furnace. This is often covered in an inexpensive program. Call your local utility company for information. In the Pascack Valley, many homes are covered by PSEG, which offers this program. 2. Exterior Water Line Coverage. Should one of the pipes in your front lawn burst, … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Oil Tanks in the Pascack Valley: A Real Estate Update from your Pascack Valley Realtor Susan Laskin
- 10/15/07 01:24 PM
Selling a Home with an Oil Tank?? Dilemma or Non Issue? Many homeowners who have homes with oil heat or which formerly had oil heat are now being confronted with what to do when they put their homes on the market. First and foremost is answering the first question; where is the oil tank? If it is currently in your basement, sigh a breath of relief. Odds are that there are no issues with leakage. However, if you have an oil tank in the ground, whether it is currently in use or not, it will have to be tested to see if … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Client Oriented Real Estate in the Pascack Valley; A Real Estate Update by Susan Laskin
- 10/14/07 02:09 PM
Client Focused Real Estate - Understanding & Accomplishing Our Clients' Goals The most important goal a Realtor can achieve is to serve as a SOURCE for Real Estate for our clients. In order to be able to accomplish this, we as Realtors must continually educate ourselves on numerous levels; First and foremost, we must become exceedingly knowledgeable about the local Real Estate Market, pricing, location, local issues, environmental concerns, schools, transportation, and the general state of the local economy. This is valuable information which will be invaluable to our clients in the sale or purchase of a home. Second, we must be able … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Pascack Valley Open House Report by Pascack Valley Realtor Susan Laskin
- 10/14/07 01:14 PM
Pascack Valley Real Estate Open House Update - Perception is Reality While everyone is complaining about the state of the current Real Estate market, I would like to report that at 85 Otoole Street in Westwood, priced at $549,950, had 8 groups of visitors today, surely an indication that the Real Estate market is alive and thriving in the Pascack Valley. The buyers were all enthralled with the home, which in now Under Contract with a very happy and fortunate couple. Perception is indeed Reality. When buyers read disenchanting articles about homes for sale and the state of the Real Estate … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Pascack Valley Realtors; A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from Susan Laskin
- 10/10/07 03:22 PM
Enjoying What You Do- A Key to Happiness in Real Estate At a time when there are so many discouraging articles flying around our esteemed press, it is appropriate to take note of those whose presence makes our choice of a career in Real Estate worthwhile. I have chosen to spend my time and career in the Coldwell Banker Pascack Valley Marketing Center located in Hillsdale, New Jersey. I have found that the quality of agents in this office is outstanding, both as Realtors and as individuals. Being able to work in an atmosphere of support and congeniality has helped me to not only … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Pascack Valley Open Houses..Trick or Treat? A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from Susan Laskin
- 10/10/07 02:58 PM
Are Pascack Valley Open Houses Productive for the Seller? An interesting article in today's Bergen Record, dated October 10,2007, discusses the pros and cons of having an Open House. In this Realtor's opinion, well timed Open Houses can definitely help in the marketing process. For a newly listed property, there is an opportunity to have a "Grand Opening" for the public, where they can visit the home without having to make an appointment. Often, if there are limited numbers of showings, an Open House can make the home more accessible to buyers who might not have thought of seeing this particular … (2 comments)
river vale real estate: Call to Action:NJ Homeowners Should Oppose Pending Transfer Tax Legislation:A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from Susan Laskin
- 10/09/07 01:51 PM
Local Municipalities Could Charge A Separate Transfer Tax Further explanation from yesterday's blog. As many are aware, every time a homeowner in New Jersey sells a home, they are required by the State of New Jersey to pay a Real Estate Transfer Tax, which is tied to the sales price of the home, and is often many thousands of dollars. Now, there is pending legislation at hand which would give each of the local municipalities the ability to further tax the homeowner for the sale of his/her home on the local level. Homeowners in New Jersey must rally and sign petitions, and contact … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Incredible Number of Buyers at Oct 2007 Open House:A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from Susan Laskin
- 10/08/07 02:04 PM
Incredible Pascack Valley Open House Activity on Sunday, October 7 2007 Like a blast from the past, an incredible numbers of buyers were out searching for a home on Sunday October, 7 2007. I was at 85 OToole Street in Westwood, where 15 groups of buyers flocked to see a new home which had just come on the market. If I had been paying attention to the gloom and doom of the newspapers, I would have expected to be able to watch some T.V., read a book, and meet one or two less than motivated buyers. Instead, there was indeed a deluge … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Impending Legislation Could Increase NJ Transfer Tax: A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update by Susan Laskin
- 10/08/07 11:36 AM
Potential Increase in NJ Real Estate Transfer Tax: Local Municipalities Could Create A Local Transfer Tax New Jersey Homeowners may soon be financially impacted by our State Legislature, which is currently considering legislation which will allow local municipalities to create their own Real Estate Transfer Tax. This will create a vehicle by which individual towns will be able to tax homeowners upon the sale of their home, in addition to the current tax imposed by the State of New Jersey. As we have seen, the current state tax has more than doubled in the past few years. This potential additional tax will … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: A Pascack Valley Update from Your Pascack Valley Realtor, Susan Laskin
- 09/23/07 01:05 PM
River Vale Spins for Peace - Spinning Pinwheels for the International Day of Peace Once again, accolades are due the Township of River Vale, for choosing to emphasize peace and tolerance, and to teach the children the benefit of respecting each other from an early age. Under the remarkable tutelage of Meryl Wolf, SAGE Coordinator for the Elementary Schools, the children in both Roberge and Woodside Elementary Schools each created unique pinwheels emphasizing cooperation, and treating each other with respect. A personal interview with Meryl Wolf gave this author insight into the necessity of educating young children to the need of respecting and … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from your Pascack Valley Realtor Susan Laskin
- 09/17/07 03:37 PM
Sunday Open Houses in the Pascack Valley In what has been perceived by many as a down market, I held an Open House on one of my listings. I decided to try an experiment, and not put out any Open House signs, except for the sign directly in front of the home. In fact, the homeowner realized this after having left the home, and called me to ask if I had forgotten to place any signs. I responded by telling her that I wanted to see how many buyers would come from my internet ads and ads in the local newspapers. Interestlngly, … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: New River Vale Library Programs Available; Reported by Pascack Valley Realtor Susan Laskin
- 09/14/07 07:30 AM
Time to Register for River Vale Library Programs The River Vale Free Library is proud to announce registration for a series of programs, to begin this month of September. Programs are available for One Year Olds, (Rhyme Time), Two Year Olds, (Toddler Time), Three Year Olds, and Four Year Olds. In order to be eligible, you must be either a River Vale Resident, or hold a Library Card from River Vale. Click Here For The River Vale Free Library Programs A brief visit to the River Vale Free Library website will also offer a host of offerings and exciting programs for all … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Has the Real Estate Market Bottomed Out? A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from Susan Laskin
- 09/11/07 03:15 PM
CNBC interviewed analyst David Ramson today, September 11, 2007. This national housing expert suggested that the fall in the housing prices has reached bottom and that this may be an opportune time to buy. He suggested that at this time home prices may indeed be undervalued. For those buyers waiting to purchase a home, now may be the time to jump into the housing market, and find some incredible values in the Pascack Valley of Bergen County. Take advantage of what is now a strong Buyer's market, and enjoy the remarkable life style that living in one of the towns, River Vale, … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Pascack Valley Real Estate Update!
- 09/06/07 05:46 AM
A Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from your Pascack Valley Realtor: Susan Laskin Good News for Buyers & Homeowners! The New Jersey Transit (NJT) just announced that they will be adding a significant number of new trains to the Pascack Valley Line, beginning on October 28, 2007, according to the August 22nd issue of the Pascack Valley Community Life. The article discussed that the NJT is going to introduce a new Weekend Service line, with an astounding addition of 23 trains across Saturday & Sunday, with 11 inbound to & 12 outbound from Hoboken. Furthermore, 16 new weekday trains are going to … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Another Great Example of Small Town Charm!
- 08/28/07 09:36 AM
Just to make small town suburban living a bit sweeter, River Vale offers its 11th Annual Farmer's Market. Located in the Mark Lane Complex*, the Farmers market boasts the slogan, "If It Grows, We've Got It." So if you're in the Pascack Valley Area on Thursdays through October, come sample a taste of River Vale living! * For those wondering, the Mark Lane Complex is a lovely area behind Holdrum Middle School which is home to the River Vale Raiders football field, as well Hoffman Field, one of the many baseball fields the town has and of course some brand new basketball … (0 comments)
river vale real estate: Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from Susan Laskin, Pascack Valley Realtor
- 07/04/07 03:20 PM
Up, Down, Or Does Opportunity Knock? Newspaper articles of late have been addressing the so called "buyer's market", while singing the proverbial doom and gloom of the Real Estate Market. Indeed, the market has adjusted, and prices are down from where they were a year ago. However, there are numerous buyers in the Pascack Valley who have decided that prices are excellent, as is indicated by a few bidding wars I have seen in the past week. Since prices have declined, we have seen some excellent values in the towns of River Vale, Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake, Westwood, Montvale, Park Ridge, The Township … (0 comments)
Rubbing Shoulders with Clients in the Pascack Valley
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