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The following is a Guide for Bergen County Home-Buyers. Whether you are a first time home-buyer, a move-up buyer or you are downsizing, this HomeBuyer's Guide can help answer your questions regarding the Real Estate Process.
The first step when Buying a Home is to get Pre-qualified. The loan is the first piece of the puzzle that should be addressed. Click here to check out our Tips for First Time Home-buyers.
It's important to know what amount of money you will need to purchase your dream home. Click here to learn some Tips for Pre-Qualifying for your Mortgage.
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Making an offer on your Dream Home takes strategy. Click here for our tips on Making an Offer.
Once you've decided on the right home and gone through the offer and acceptance process, it's time to order a Home Inspection. Click here for our Home Inspection Tips.
Click here for tips on understanding The Real Estate contract.
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Emerson NJ Real Estate Report|August 09' Single Family Home Sales saw Seven homes closing in the Pascack Valley town of Emerson in the month of August as we wind down the Summer. The 2009 Summer Real Estate market has been bursting with activity. With interest rates continuing to remain 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 Emerson Home!
The town of Emerson is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desirable small town feel and continuing to be known as "THE FAMILY TOWN". Residents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by this Pascack Valley town.
Below is our graph for the past 13 months in Emerson NJ:
Below is the graph going back to October of 2007: 
Below is the past month of August Activity:
Average List Price..............$ 595,950
Average Sold Price.............$ 529,000
Median Sold Price..............$ 502,500
Sale/List Price....................... 88.766 (11-12% differential)
There are currently 26 Actively Listed homes in the town of Emerson with an average List Price of $493,373. There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.
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Westwood NJ Real Estate Report|August 09' Single Family Home Sales saw Seven homes closing in the Pascack Valley town of Westwood in the month of August as we wind down the Summer. The 2009 Summer Real Estate market has been hot. With interest rates low, qualified Buyers can take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own their own piece of Small Town America! There's no place like A Westwood Home!
The town of Westwood is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desireable small town feel. Residents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by this Pascack Valley town.
Below is a representation of our current market trends here in Westwood New Jersey.
I think these graphs are pretty terrific and basically tell you the full scope of our current market here.
First the past 13 Months:
Below is our graph for the the month of August 2009:
Below is a graph depicting the the market going back to October of 2007:
Total Homes Sold ..........................7
Average List Price..............$ 508,286
Average Sold Price.............$ 481,214
Median Sold Price..............$ 415,000
Sale/List Price....................... 94.674 (5-6% differential)
There are currently 34 Actively Listed homes in the town of Westwood with an average List Price of $512,611. There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.
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Hillsdale NJ Real Estate Report|August 09' Single Family Home Sales saw Seven homes closing in the town of Hillsdale in the month of August as the Summer winds down. The 2009 Summer Real Estate market has been hot. With interest rates low and the First Time Home Buyer Incentive program, qualified Buyers have taken advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own a piece of Small Town America! There's no place like A New Hillsdale Home! Act now before the First Time Home Buyer Incentive program goes away.
The town of Hillsdale is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desirable small town feel. Residents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by this Pascack Valley town.
Below is a representation of our current market trends here in Park Ridge New Jersey.
I think these graphs are pretty terrific and basically tell you the full scope of our current market here.
First the past 13 Months:
Below is our graph for the the month of August 2009:
Below is a graph depicting the the market going back to October of 2007:
Average List Price..............$ 653,121
Average Sold Price.............$ 611,071
Median Sold Price..............$ 625,000
Sale/List Price....................... 93.562 (6-7% differential)
There are currently 45 Actively Listed homes in the town of Hillsdale with an average List Price of $573,162. There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.
Click here to view all Hillsdale Local Listings
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Check out some of the Top Places To Live in America, as reported by CNN's Money Magazine. The Pascack Valley's own town of River Vale is #29 on the list! Many of the Bergen County and particularly Pascack Valley towns share the same criteria used in the development of this list of towns. We're here to offer free information about the Communities we service. We don't stop there either. We take time to listen to your needs and develop a strategy for making sure you find the perfect "Home of your Dreams"!
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Contact me with confidence in knowing that I was born and raised in Hillsdale and have a vast knowledge and historical backround in the town of Hillsdale New Jersey as well as surrounding towns of Westwood, Emerson, Woodcliff Lake, Park Ridge, Montvale, Washington Township, River Vale and Old Tappan. Pascack Valley has been my area since I was born. My grandfather was a builder in the town of Hillsdale. I have a rich history having been raised in Hillsdale. I have seen the town change over the years and seen the progress which is happening all the time.
Hillsdale A down-to-earth residential community, where families enjoy a safe, quiet quality of life. The Hillsdale borough has a population of approximately 10,000. It has many qualities that strongly appeal to home buyers, including an excellent Pascack Valley School system, recreation groups and facilities as well as a solid transportation infrastructure. Hillsdale was the subject of a 2004' article in the The New York Times, titled A Haven For Commuters with Families. For even more information about the town of Hillsdale visit our full service website page about Hillsdale.
Westwood is known as the 'Hub" of the Pascack Valley area in the center of Bergen County and is approximately 10 miles north-northwest of the George Washington Bridge and approximately 7 miles south of the New Jersey - New York state border. Westwood has a trendy downtown Business District with Stores that are sure to appeal to everyone. The Pascack Valley Train line also stops in Westwood and NJ Transit Buses are also plentiful. Westwood schools are top notch and children are joined by the children from Washington Township to attend Westwood Jr/Sr High School. For even more information about the town of Westwood visit our full service website page about Westwood.
River Vale is a small township setting a new standard for family living. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses. The River Vale community has a lush, park-like character, prompting some to call it the Garden Spot of the Pascack Valley. The scenery is further enhanced with quaint, winding roads and scenic, historic homes. River Vale Golf Courses are an enjoyable community feature. Along the same lines as the Hillsdale New York Times article, the township of River Vale was featured by Money Magazine as number 29 on their list of the Top 100 Places To Live In America! The River Vale Schools manage three campuses, serving the elementary and middle grades. High school students then move on to the Pascack Valley High School, where they are joined by Hillsdale students. For even more information visit our full service website page about River Vale.
Emerson The quintessential Suburban Community of Emerson has a closely knit population that truly deserves its reputation as "The Family Town". Like so many of the Pascack Valley towns, the town center revolves around it's transportation link to NYC with a quaint Train Station and convenient strip of shops and Restaurants. The town main strip is currently undergoing many changes with an updated New Emerson Pharmacy, affordable Senior Housing Complex as well as the strip mall on Kinderkamack Road. This mall promises to be a super convenience to the local residents of the Emerson community which will include a Super Stop n' Shop. The Emerson Schools are highly rated and enjoy a rich Sports program. For even more information visit our full service website page about Emerson.
Washington Township Is an upscale town which has maintained it's family atmosphere. The town of Washington Township has undergone recent updates to keep up with the ever changing times. The Township's Public Library got a new face lift along with the conveniently located town shopping center on Pascack Road. Residents are sure to meet their basic needs with a major Grocery Store as well as Family Movie Theatre and several other specialty stores and eateries. Picturesque Schlegel Lake in the center of the township can be enjoyed by members as well as residents taking a stroll down the street surrounding the Lake. The township is also known for it's Condo complexes located conveint to major highways. Washington Township Schools are also top notch and the children join the town of Westwood to attend Westwood Jr/Sr High School located in Washington Township. For even more town information visit our full service website page about Washington Township.
Woodcliff Lake Is an upscale community occupying less than 4 square miles of the Pascack Valley area. The residents enjoy residential dwellings set on properties of no less than 15,000 square feet. Many well known Corporations have made Woodcliff Lake their home. Names such as Ingersoll Rand, BMW, Hilton Hotel, Perillo Tours as well as Sony and KPMG. The borough of Woodcliff Lake offers two large recreational facilities. A County Park named Wood Dale occupies 55 acres and has a large pond which doubles as an Ice Skating Rink in the coldest Winter months. There are also walking paths, children's playground and tennis courts. The Old Mill Complex and a local Park, contains a large swimming area. There are lighted tennis courts and full size athletic fields for a variety of sports throughout the town. Woodcliff Lake Schools are high quality and the children join the Montvale children to attend one of the best High Schools in New Jersey to attend Pascack Hills High School. The popular scenic Woodcliff Lake Train station offers the Pascack Valley Train line for commuters. For even more town information visit our full service website page about Woodcliff Lake.
Park Ridge Is a compact community located on less than 3 square acres and enjoys some of the lowest property tax rates in the Pascack Valley region. The town of Park Ridge operates it's own Electric Utility and the lowest electric rates in New Jersey are enjoyed by it's residents. The town also has it's own Water Utility and it's rates are 20% lower than the local Water Facility. The Park Ridge High School was rated in the top 10% of public High Schools in New Jersey with it's students going on to some of the most competitive Colleges. Park Ridge offers it's residents an Olympic sized Municipal Pool as well as a 12 acre pond which also doubles as an attractive Park area. The borough is the home of the upscale Bear's Nest Townhome complex, the former home to our past President Richard Nixon and Mrs. Nixon. The Pascack Valley Train line goes through the small town for the convenience of commuters. Although small in size, Park Ridge offers it's residents big opportunities for all to enjoy! For even more town information visit our full service website page about Park Ridge.
Montvale The Borough of Montvale offers a broad and diversified program of activities for everyone old and young alike. Starting with the Four parks offering such activities as tennis, basketball, soccer, football, baseball, roller hockey & softball to name a few. If you enjoy bowling than you can find that too at the Montvale Bowling Lanes. And for the horse lover, Mar-Bel Stables offers riding and stabling services. Outdoor Pool facilites are available to Montvale residents on a membership fee basis by the privately run Montvale Swim Club. For the active Senior, the Montvale Senior Club has various trips and activities. Top quality Montvale Schools offer children superior education. Pascack Hills High School is one of the area's top rated schools with students grades 9-12 from Montvale and Woodcliff Lake in attendance. The Pascack Valley Train line as well as NJ Transit buses are available for the convenience of commuters in the community. For even more town information visit our full service website page about Montvale.
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