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 •

Park Ridge NJ | Hammersteam Helps Another Happy Couple

 

It’s a Great Day | HammersTeam Helps Another Happy Couple |

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 •

 

 

 

River Vale New Jersey | Living the American Dream!

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 •

 

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”:

Click on the Button below to access our newsletter:

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

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

River Vale New Jersey Real Estate Update | Sold Homes Report March 2009

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 •

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!

Click on the Button below to access our newsletter:

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

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

River Vale| New Jersey| The American Dream Town

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

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 tranquil towns in the Pascack Valley region. It’s quiet yet upscale personality boasts three Golf Courses as well as the town center known as “The Four Corners” where River Vale Road and Westwood Avenue intersect to provide the town with shops, banks and local food stops

River Vale NJ

This is the place that I (Lisa) remember growing up. Walking to the town center known as the Four Corners with my best friend, it was a simpler time when walking to grammar school was a hop, skip & a jump. Having grown up on the South side of River Vale, walking to Roberge School (which covers grades K-5) was a few short blocks. Children on the North end of town attend Woodside. All children meet at the middle school – Holdrum School – for grades 6-8 and then move up to Pascack Valley High School on Piermont Road to join the children from the town of Hillsdale. Of course this was where I (Lisa) first met my husband Bob!

Roberge School

This beautiful town of River Vale has undergone some changes in the form of updates to the town center and the River Vale Public Library. The town celebrated it’s 100 year River Vale Centennial in a year long 2006′ celebration. In 2007′, it’s no wonder the Small Town of River Vale was ranked #29 in Money Magazine’s Top 100 Best Places To Live in America.

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.

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 •

River Vale New Jersey in the Pascack Valley – In Search of the American Dream

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 Piermont 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 as “The Four Corners” where River Vale Road and Westwood Avenue intersect to provide the town with shops, banks and local food stops.

This is the place that Lisa remembers growing up. Walking to the town center known as the Four Corners with friends or one of her three siblings, Lisa remembers a simpler time when walking to grammer school was what she did. Having grown up on the South side of River Vale, Lisa 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 Lisa first met Bob!

This beautiful town of River Vale has undergone some changes in the form of updates to the town center and the River Vale Public Library. The town celebrated it’s 100 year River Vale Cenetennial in a year long celebration.

In our current Real Estate market, homes in River Vale range from approximately, the low $400,000 price range for a First Time Homebuyer home up to $1,500,000+ for new construction.

The HammersTeam sold this rare Waterfront property on the Old Tappan border of Northern Valley.

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

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •