"If you don't have any headaches, you're not making any money."

That's what my mentor, the SOLD MAN told me 20 years ago. Well, I must be making a fortune... my

bride will be happy. Let me take a couple Advil & vent:

I had Bank of America contact me today informing me all the repairs on the home inspection must be fixed before the closing. This is 3 weeks after issuing a commitment. Scary. This is not what the buyer or seller want so the buyer is asking for an extension to find another lender...

Another buyer get a commitment 3 weeks late and now want to close next week or he's backing out... The sellers are elderly & going back to Ireland. They didn't buy a plane ticket yet or completely pack because they didn't know if they had a firm sale. This logic/courtesy is lost on today's 'everything is about me' buyer. Nice guy...

A local agent e-mails me upset that one of my listings sold for $400,000, the same price she verbally asked me if the sellers would accept 5 months ago. Well time & 50 showings softened the sellers position. And as my mentor, the SOLD MAN told me, 'If it isn't in writing it doesn't exist'.

I have a seller who won't call my cell phone because it's a toll call from her home phone, even though we're in the same town. I gave her a $20.

I have a couple shorts sales... no I can't even talk about that... this is supposed to be PG-13, right?

On the plus side... This is a great business...

It was beautiful here in NJ today. I took my dog Chester for a long walk this morning & when I got home too. Many of my buddies were on their long commute to/from NYC.

Two sellers dropped off gifts of cookies & wine thanking me. One with a note apologizing for 'getting crazy on me'. I left the cookies in the office, the wine came home - good with Advil.

My business friends are all lamenting about account receivables, $50,000, $100,000. I got paid from two closings today - end of story - no receivable problems, isn't this a great business?

I got to watch my daughter Hayley play volleyball at 3:30 while most of the other parents were still at 9-5 jobs. Now I'm choosing to get some work done at 10 pm...

Thank You SOLD MAN. Hope you're enjoying retirement in sunny Arizona.

River Vale New Jersey Market Reports for October 2009

Below is a representation of our current market trends here in River Vale 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 graph for the the month of October 2009:

Below is a graph depicting the the market going back to October of 2007:

River Vale NJ Real Estate Report|October 09' Single Family Home Sales saw Five homes closing in the popular town of River Vale in the month of Octoberas the holidays roll in. The 2009 Fall Real Estate market has officially begun. With interest rates low and the First Time Home-Buyer Credit extension, 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 small town of River Vale was named amongst the top 100 best towns to live in CNN Money Magazine once again! Click on the link below to read all about it.

The town of River Vale 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. The town Library is being renovated to provide residents with an extra special place to read and learn.

River Vale, New Jersey October 09' Real Estate Market Activity:

Total Homes Sold..........................5

Average List Price..............$ 618,370

Average Sold Price.............$ 585,600

Median Sold Price.............$ 510,000

Sale/List Price....................... 94.701 (5-6% 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 45 Actively Listed homes in the town of River Vale with an average List Price of $788,546. There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.

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

Hi Everybody ,

This photo montage courtesy of our old friend Sarah Cooper and Jeff Turner from our favorite program Real Estate Shows....

Hi Everybody

Emerson New Jersey has a new improved Emerson Hotel.


Now equipped with an outdoor dining facility with a handicap ramp for easy access.

The Pascack Valley area in Bergen County, New Jersey has many great Restaurants to enjoy. We would like to show you how this landmark of a restaurant has undergone changes through the years.

The town of Emerson in the Pascack Valley area features more than this eatery but we'd like to begin by welcoming one Restaurant that is under new management.

Below is a shot of the new outdoor dining area being worked on this past summer.

The New Emerson Hotel is located across from the Emerson Train Station on Kinderkamack Road in Emerson. Originally called the ETNA House, it has been on the Emerson Plaza since 1872. It has been a restaurant for the past 60 years. Currently under New Management, the relaxed atmosphere is enhanced by the charming Victorian structure. It has currently completed having a renovation done to it by adding an outside deck/dining area and ramp for handicap access. The Restaurant/Lounge offers an affordable menu with Live Entertainment most Fridays and Saturdays. Happy Hour is weekdays 4-6 pm and Weekday Lunch Specials are served from 11:30-3:30 pm. A 10% Discount off all Lunch entrees for Seniors is available. The Emerson Hotel is also prepared to Cater all Occasions!

So Please come on out and check out the new Menu. It's sure please!

LA ROE VAN HORN HOUSE ARCHAEOLOGY

November 19, 2009

A site formerly the home of the President of Ramapo College, originally excavated in 1980, was the 1750 Laroe-Van Horn House and the 1700 Indian Trading Post established by Blandina Bayard.

Seven excavation units were opened around the house and over 13,000 artifacts were recovered. The artifacts recovered are now part of the Mahwah Museum Collection and were analyzed in 2009 by noted Archaeologist Edward J. Lenik, author of many books on historic and pre-historic Indian topics, who will discuss his findings.

Place: Ramapo Reformed Church

Time: 7:30 p.m.

For Reservations call 201.529.0099

For more information or to join the museum see www.MahwahMuseum.org

The Mahwah Museum is a treasure !

For more information about buying or selling your largest asset contact me at 201.675.1618 or via email CupaT@aol.com. Afterall, location is the key to your real estate purchase.

copyright Pamela Stetson 2009 www.PamelaStetson.com