Bergen County New Jersey Real Estate Newsletter | November 09

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

If you or someone you know is planning a Move in the near future, call your Pascack Valley experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We’ll be able to help you if you’re Moving to any of the Pascack Valley towns in Bergen County New Jersey.

For more Local Information about 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 Real Estate Resource for the Pascack Valley!

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

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

Bergen County New Jersey Hazardous Waste Collection

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.

If you or someone you know is planning a Move in the near future, call your Pascack Valley experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We’ll be able to help you if you’re Moving to any of the Pascack Valley towns in Bergen County New Jersey.

For more Local Information about 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 Real Estate Resource for the Pascack Valley!

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

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

Now Is The Time to Buy in the Pascack Valley of New Jersey!

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 •

Pascack Valley New Jersey Real Estate | Pascack Valley Newsletter

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 •

Hillsdale New Jersey Market Report for March 2009 | Sold Homes

 

Hillsdale NJ Real Estate Report|March 09′ Single Family Home Sales

Hillsdale NJ Real Estate Report|March 09′ Single Family Home Sales saw Three homes closing in the town of Hillsdale in the month of March.  The 2009 Spring Real Estate market is here.  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 Hillsdale Home!

The town of Hillsdaleis 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.

Hillsdale Library Flowers

 

Before  you know it those April showers will be bringing beautiful May flowers.

Hillsdale Real Estate Market Activity:

Total Homes Sold……………………..3

Average List Price…………..$ 599,000

Average Sold Price………….$ 523,333

Median Sold Price…………..$ 510,000

Sale/List Price………………….. 87.368 (12-13% differential) 

There are currently 41Actively Listed homes in the town of Hillsdale with an average List Price of $597,742.  There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.   Report

Click here to view all Hillsdale 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….

Bergen County New Jersey Real Estate Newsletter Update

Hi everyone Bob says Hi  and Lisa says Hi!

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

The flowers are starting to pop up along with the temperatures.

 

Spring Flowers

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 homeownership.

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

This month’s issue includes topics such as:

“Five Ways to Wow Buyers”;
“Where Housing is Headed”;
“What You Need to Know to Buy a Home Today”;
“Investor Report: Refinancings”;
“Seller’s Home Appeal for Today’s Market”;

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

We hope you enjoy this monthly newsletter. If you have any comments, please e-mail them to us. Or, if you would like to see a certain topic covered in future months, let us know that too!

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

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

Hillsdale New Jersey History

Welcome To Hillsdale New Jersey

Hillsdale New Jersey History – The October 13, 2008 edition of the local Pascack Valley’s Hometown Newspaper The Pascack Press,  talked about the October 7th meeting of the mayor and council where the landmark Hillsdale Police booth received a plaque noting it’s historical significance.

The article, written by correspondent Sonia Kinzler,   went on to talk about the country’s hard times and how the town of Hillsdale is doing it’s part to keep the local food pantry stocked with donations from residents.

According to the president of Hillsdale’s Historic Preservation Committee, Beverly Rosenstein, the longtime residents might remember when the Traffic Booth was located in the middle of the intersection of Hillsdale Avenue and Broadway, as pictured below in the picture on the righthand side. 

Old Postcard of Old Downtown Hillsdale

Having grown up in the town of Hillsdale, my husband Bob remembers a time when his father John recalled his father Sebastian Hammerstein was a local builder.  Hammerstein Family lore rumored that there was some possibility that grandfather Sebastian Hammerstein may have been involved in the design of the Traffic Booth.  The historic plaque being dedicated to the Hillsdale Traffic Booth honors the name John Oley, with whom the Hammersteins were friendly.

Ms. Rosenstein’s mention was recalled by both my husband and I as we remember when the Hillsdale Traffic Booth was moved.  Time fades many a memory but it’s still a great feeling to drive through the town of Hillsdale and see the icon poised proudly in the town center.

Hillsdale Police Booth 1987

These are  my memories of Hillsdale NJ.

Pascack Valley New Jersey Fall Leaf Peeping!

The Farms in the Pascack Valley of Bergen County NJ are beautiful places to behold.

Sit back and enjoy our Fall Leaf Peeping Show!

Highlighting the Farms of the Pascack Valley .

We hope you enjoy it!

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Birdbath in the Fall

Home Buyer Advice |Paralysis by Analysis Can Stop You From Buying a Home in Bergen County New Jersey

The current real estate market has been somewhat of a challenge for many Home Buyers and Home Sellers alike. The media reports and real estate professionals are calling it a “Buyer’s Market”. The description of a “Buyer’s Market“ is when homes are coming on the market or “Listing” faster than homes are going off the market or “Selling”.

Sometimes even the most astute Buyers and Sellers can become confused by all the choices. We like to refer to this state of confusion as “Paralysis By Analysis”. Sellers can become overwhelmed with indecision regarding pricing while Buyers are confused by all the home choices. Before you become paralyzed by over analysis, read on for some real estate tips.

This month we were reminded about this phenomenon when our own daughter was trying to decide whether or not to renew her apartment lease or search for a new place. When she had located an alternate apartment, we told her to sit down and make up a “Pros and Cons” list to assist her in the decision process. In real estate, as with any major decision, there are most asuredly going to be some compromises to negotiate. It is a rare instance that life provides us with the absolute perfect scenario to fuel our decisions.

When faced with an important life decision such as Home Ownership, flipping a coin isn’t the answer. A more helpful approach to take is formulating a list. Some people are big fans of making lists. From earliest childhood we are told by our parents that Santa himself makes a list and checks it twice. This sage advice can be applied to most situations regarding making important decisions.

 

For instance, when a Buyer begins the Home Search process, the first order of business is to sit down and make a list of the features necessary to accomodate their family’s needs. Click here to read more about starting the Home Search Process.

If we are indeed in a “Buyer’s” market, the average Buyer will find more than one choice to fit their criteria. Once you narrow your selections, the Pros and Cons List becomes a helpful tool. Click here to read more about the Home Buying Process.

Home Sellers can capitalize on a Buyer’s market as well. Click here to read more about Selling Before Buying your next home.

With many fine homes to chose from, our Home Buyer Advice is don’t let paralysis by analysis stop you from Buying a home.

Call Lisa and Bob today at (201)218-6802 and let us help!

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

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

Hillsdale New Jersey Real Estate Market

The Real Estate market in the popular town of Hillsdale New Jersey has held it’s own. With a good supply of Active Home Listings ranging from the low $300,000 price range to the $1,000,000 +, this town Sells! That “Hometown” feel is a well-known selling feature of this popular town of the show “ED” fame. What makes everyone love and flock to the town of Hillsdale? Is it the trendy Downtown centered around the quaint Train Station and Hillsdale Traffic Booth carrying it’s passengers to their destination? Is it the Top Notch School System? Or is it the desire for those Homebuyers to own a peice of Old Fashioned Americana? Whatever your desire, this homespun town with it’s tree-lined streets and green lawns is sure to please.

The highways and by-ways make Hillsdale easily accessed and yet one still gets the sense that home sweet home is just around the next corner. For Sellers thinking of putting their homes on the market, now is a good time to capitalize on a currently active Real Estate market in the Pascack Valley. For the Buyer, there’s no time like the present to make a move on your peice of Americana. Why pay rent when you can own a home in this sought after town. Interest rates seem to be remaining lower than ever making the temptation too great to pass. Nobody knows what will happen in tommorow’s market but getting into a home in Hillsdale could be the perfect move today!

Hillsdale New Jersey Information

Call Bob and Lisa today at (201)218-6802 or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com for your Hillsdale Real Estate needs!

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

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •