Hi everyone and Lisa says Hi!

November has arrived and so has our updated Real Estate Newsletter!

The Fall foliage season is just about over here reaching peak this week in NJ and the temperatures are cooling off a little too quickly for my tastes.

New Jersey is the Garden State.

The market has heated up as the temperatures drop all around the country.

Time is running out for the first time home buyers as well.

News flash the credit has been extended and now is wating to be signed by the president. It is going to be extended but modified a bit. We’ll see in the next few weeks about that.

Business is great and I am excited at the possibilities available for first time home buyers as well as sellers looking to move up.

Historically, interest rates are still at an all time low but are creeping up slowly.

Either moving up or buying for the first time, now is a great time to make the move up to home ownership.

This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.

This month’s issue includes topics such as:Please Click on the button below to access my newsletter:

“Vital Information for First-Time Buyers”;

“Relieving the Stress of Packing”;

“Making Your Home Age Appropriate Creates Appeal”;

“Real Estate Investment Buying Tips”;

“Extending Homebuyer Tax Credit Best Tool for Sustaining Housing Recovery”;

Plus a roundup of November real estate activity as well as much more advice and information.

I hope you enjoy this monthly newsletter. If you have any comments, please e-mail them to me

Here’s some important news for Bergen County New Jersey and it’s efforts to go green.

This is an annual event here in the Bergen County that happens in the Fall and the Spring.

This is the not the place to bring all old computers, peripherals. But you can bring batteries, used oil, and other toxic substances that we don’t really want to put into our landfills…

For more information, you can go to www.bcuaa.org for computers and other hazardous materials and drop off sites.

Washington Township NJ Real Estate Report|August 09′ Single Family Home Sales saw Nine homes closing in the Pascack Valley town of Washington Township in the sunny month of August.  The 2009 Summer Real Estate market is winding down.  With interest rates low, qualified Buyers can still take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own a piece of Small Town America!  There’s no place like A New Washington Township Home!

Below is a representation of our current market trends here in Washington Township New Jersey.

I think these graphs are pretty terrific and basically tell you the full scope of our current market here.

First the past 13 Months:

Below is our August past month graph:

The past market going back to October of 07….

Washington Township, NJ August 09′ Real Estate Market Activity:

Total Homes Sold……………………..9

Average List Price…………..$ 566,089

Average Sold Price………….$ 504,222

Median Sold Price…………..$ 469,000

Sale/List Price………………….. 89.071 (10-11% differential)

There are currently 39 Actively Listed homes in the town of Wasington Township with an average List Price of $628,392.  There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.

Click here to view all Washington Township Local Listings

Washington Township NJ Real Estate Report|August 09′ Single Family Home Sales saw Nine homes closing in the Pascack Valley town of Washington Township in the sunny month of August.  The 2009 Summer Real Estate market is winding down.  With interest rates low, qualified Buyers can still take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own a piece of Small Town America!  There’s no place like A New Washington Township Home!

The town of Washington Township is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desirable small town feel.  Residents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by this Pascack Valley town.

Washington Township, NJ August 09′ Real Estate Market Activity:

Total Homes Sold……………………..9

Average List Price…………..$ 566,089

Average Sold Price………….$ 504,222

Median Sold Price…………..$ 469,000

Sale/List Price………………….. 89.071 (10-11% differential)

There are currently 39 Actively Listed homes in the town of Wasington Township with an average List Price of $628,392.  There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.

Click here to view all Washington Township Local Listings

For more information on Listings in the Pascack Valleyarea of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802, or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com your Pascack Valley Real Estate Resource at “Your Service”!  It’s a great time to “Buy A Home” in the Pascack Valley.  We’re keeping an eye on the real estate market for you….

Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns.

EMERSON

HILLSDALE

RIVER VALE

WESTWOOD

PARK RIDGE

MONTVALE

WOODCLIFF LAKE

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

PASCACK VALLEY SPRING SHOW

PASCACK VALLEY SUMMER SHOW

PASCACK VALLEY FALL SHOW

PASCACK VALLEY HOLIDAY SHOW

Hi Everyone  and Lisa says Hi..

It was a great day today! We helped a very nice couple become happy new homeowners today.

58 Degroff Park Ridge NJ

They bought a beautiful Split Level home in Park Ridge New Jersey.

We are so happy for them! 

58 Degroff Park Ridge NJ

It’s a lovely area of Park Ridge and we are sure they are going to be very happy in their new home.

It  just makes us all feel great when something good comes from our efforts doesn’t it?

We are so happy for them. We are wishing them the best of luck here on Active Rain!

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Robert and Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

Thinking of Selling Your Home In The Pascack Valley? Find Out Why Now Is The Best Time!

• Thinking of Selling Your Home In The Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey? Find out from the Experts Why Now Is The Best Time To Sell! There are currently 299 Actively Listed Single Family Homes in the Pascack Valley towns of Emerson, Westwood, River Vale, Washington Township, Park Ridge, Montvale, Woodcliff Lake & Hillsdale.Bob and Lisa are a Full Time and Full Service Real Estate Team with the inside track on what it takes to get a home sold Fast for Top Dollar. The following is a list of reasons why NOW is the
  Best Time to Sell!
   

   

• The Spring market has started to heat up and the Competition is Growing.
• The Buyers have been waiting for the Inventory to build. There is a pent up demand for new listings.
• The Winter Holidays are past and Spring Clean-up is in full swing.
• Interest Rates are still in the High to Mid 4.8% range. Historically Low!

For more Tips on Selling your Home, call Bob and Lisa at (201)218-6802 or visit us on line at http://www.hammersteam.com/. We’re your High Tech Realtor Team – “Wired for your Success”!

Check out some of our Marketing here: Town Of Hillsdale, Town Of Westwood, Town Of River Vale

Find out why 2 Heads are Better Than One!

2 Heads Are Better Than One!

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Robert and Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

The community of River Vale, New Jersey in Bergen County consists of a small unassuming town known for it’s Golf Courses and manicured green lawns a plenty. It’s not uncommon to get a glimpse of the beautiful wildlife as seen here on River Vale Road in front of the Edgewood Country Club.

Established in the early 1900’s, the Township of River Vale is rich in History and has remained one of the most unassuming towns in the Pascack Valley region. It’s quiet yet upscale personality boasts three Golf Courses as well as the town center known to many as “The Four Corners” where the two main roads of River Vale Road and Westwood Avenue intersect to provide the town with shops, banks and local food stops. In recent months this section of town has begun to grow with additional areas designated for future shops.

This is the place that I, Lisa, remember growing up. Walking to the town center known as the Four Corners with friends or one of my three sisters, I remember a simpler time when walking to grammar school was what I did. Having grown up on the South side of River Vale, I walked to Roberge School which covers grades K-5. Children on the North end of town attend Woodside. All meet at Holdrum School for grades 6-8 and then move up to Pascack Valley High School to join the children from the town of Hillsdale. Of course this was where I first met my husband, Bob!

This beautiful town of River Vale has undergone some changes in the form of updates to the town center as well as the River Vale Public Library. The town celebrated it’s 100 year River Vale Centennial in a year long celebration a few years ago.

River Vale Public Library

In our current Real Estate market as of this blog on 5/3/09, homes in River Vale range from $325,000 priced for the First Time Homebuyer up to $1,599,900 for those seeking new construction.

HammersTeam recently marketed the home below in beautiful Northern River Vale. Proof that price is key in this real estate market, this home had multiple offers and went into contract within the first few days of being on the market. Multiple Offers drove the price up above the asking price of $639,950.

Dale Court East

Paver Patio Near Pool

For more local information and River Vale listings call Lisa and Bob at (201)218-6802 or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com! Visit our site often to see updates.

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Robert and Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

Hi everyone and Lisa says Hi!

May has arrived and so has our updated Real Estate Newsletter!

Summer is about to start it seems as the temperatures rise. The flowers are in full bloom now.

Grape Hyacinth

The market has heated up as well. We have been overwhelmed with the amount of buyers and listings we have been deluged with lately. Thus I have not been able to blog as much. I digress. Business is great and I am enthralled at the possibilities available for first time home buyers as well as sellers looking to move up.

Historically, interest rates are at an all time low and now is a great time to buy or sell. Either moving up or buying for the first time, now is a great time to make the move up to home ownership.

This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.

This month’s issue includes topics such as:

“With Affordability Up, Home Buyers are Starting to Return”;
“Time To Move From Renting To Owning”;
“No Money To Buy a Home? Try These Savings Tips”;
“Why Is It So Difficult To Get A Home Loan?”;
“Smart Technology in The Intelligent Home”;

Plus a roundup of April real estate activity as well as much more advice and information.

Here is a link to my “May Real Estate Update”:

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Robert and Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 Lisa’s New Emerson Market Report for March of 2009

 Via Pascack Valley Real Estate, Lisa and Robert Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker):

Welcome To Emerson NJ

Emerson NJ Real Estate Report|March 09′ Single Family Home Sales saw Four homes closing in the town of Emerson in the month of March.  The 2009 Spring Real Estate market is in full bloom.  With interest rates lower than they’ve been in years, qualified Buyers can take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own a piece of Small Town America!  There’s no place like A New Emerson Home!

The town of Emerson is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desireable small town feel.  Residents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by this Pascack Valley town.

Emerson Hotel

  Real Estate Market Activity:

Emerson

Total Homes Sold……………………..4

Average List Price…………..$ 607,169

Average Sold Price………….$ 531,375

Median Sold Price…………..$ 532,750

Sale/List Price…………………..  87.517 (12-13% differential) 

There are currently 35 Actively Listed homes in the town of Emerson with an average List Price of $546,751.  There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget. 

Click here to view all Emerson Local Listings

For more information on Listings in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802, or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com your Pascack Valley Real Estate Resource at “Your Service”!  It’s a great time to “Buy A Home” in the Pascack Valley.  We’re keeping an eye on the real estate market for you….

Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns.

EMERSON

HILLSDALE

RIVER VALE

WESTWOOD

PARK RIDGE

MONTVALE

WOODCLIFF LAKE

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

PASCACK VALLEY SPRING SHOW

PASCACK VALLEY SUMMER SHOW

PASCACK VALLEY FALL SHOW

PASCACK VALLEY HOLIDAY SHOW

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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642

River Vale NJ Real Estate Report|March 09′ Single Family Home Sales saw Two homes closing in the town of River Vale in the month of March.  The 2009 Spring Real Estate market is exploding.  With interest rates low, qualified Buyers can take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own a piece of Small Town America!  There’s no place like A New River Vale Home!

The town of River Vale is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desireable small town feel.  Residents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by this Pascack Valley town.

Welcome To River Vale NJ

 

River Vale Real Estate Market Activity:

Total Homes Sold……………………..2

Average List Price…………..$ 769,000

Average Sold Price………….$ 767,500

Median Sold Price…………..$ 767,500

Sale/List Price………………….. 99.805 (0 -1% differential)

Sold information was taken from the NJ Multiple Listing Service and does not include privately sold homes.  All information is deemed reliable.

There are currently 48 Actively Listed homes in the town of River Vale with an average List Price of $781,392.  There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.  

Edgewood Country Club

Click here to view all River Vale Local Listings

Click below to view the River Vale Town Newsletter

 

For more information on Listings in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisaat (201)218-6802, or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com your Pascack Valley Real Estate Resource at “Your Service”!  It’s a great time to “Buy A Home” in the Pascack Valley.  We’re keeping an eye on the real estate market for you….

Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns.

EMERSON

HILLSDALE

RIVER VALE

WESTWOOD

PARK RIDGE

MONTVALE

WOODCLIFF LAKE

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

PASCACK VALLEY SPRING SHOW

PASCACK VALLEY SUMMER SHOW

PASCACK VALLEY FALL SHOW

PASCACK VALLEY HOLIDAY SHOW

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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •