Welcome to Hillsdale NJ!
Below is a representation of our current market trends here in Hillsdale 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 July past month graph:
Raw Data from the past 2 years and a half....
Hillsdale NJ Real Estate Report|July 09' Single Family Home Sales saw Nine homes closing in the town of Hillsdale in the month of July as we celebrated Independence Day. The 2009 Summer Real Estate market is hot, hot, hot. With interest rates low and the First Time Home Buyer Incentive program, 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! 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.
Hillsdale, NJ July 09' Real Estate Market Activity:
Total Homes Sold..........................9
Average List Price..............$ 569,487
Average Sold Price.............$ 535,667
Median Sold Price..............$ 450,000
Sale/List Price....................... 94.061 (5-6% differential)
There are currently 44 Actively Listed homes in the town of Hillsdale with an average List Price of $582,177. There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.
Click here to view all Hillsdale Local Listings
Hi everybody 
and Lisa says Hi! 
It's official!
Lisa and I just closed on a home that for our sellers that was listed at $424,944 and sold over asking at
$432,500. An outstanding feat in the current real estate market. To have a listing that goes over asking just made our clients sooooo happy as you can believe.
The home was listed on May 11th and sold in 51 days, a rather short amount of time considering that we also had to find them an extended family home as well so the in laws can move in with them. Then coordinate the two closings to fall together on the same day.
Whew!
Also the sellers had a baby also while the houes was listed a few weeks into the listing.
As well as having an accident with their two year old who lopped off one of his finger tips and have to have it reattached at the hospital during all this.
Just when you thought you'd heard it all huh?
So they purchased a home in my hometown of Hillsdale that has an extended family room in the basement with walk out sliding glass doors to a patio as well as a separate kitchen and bedroom away from the rest of the growing family.
Talk about having built in baby sitters. This was great!
It was perfecto for them and their situation.
I have to admit that Lisa found them this home in her searches for a suitable home. I can't take the credit for this one.
Bergen County New Jersey | The Role of Real Estate Attorneys in a Real Estate Transaction.
Putting the pieces together.
Speaking as New Jersey Real Estate Agents working with Buyers and Sellers in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, we'd like to share our list of the features that illustrate The Role of The Real Estate Attorney.
We are happy to offer names of qualified Attorneys to our customers and clients. However, there are occasions when a Buyer or Seller has an Attorney that they pre-selected.
Although most of the time things work out, we have seen those unfortunate situations where the Buyer or Seller feel that they have been left in the dark. Your Agent will keep track of the following terms. However, your Attorney will be the person who will monitor the Contingencies of the Contract on your behalf.
The following list is what you can usually expect your Attorney to handle during the course of your transaction:
1. Attorney Review - In the State of New Jersey, once a Seller and Buyer come to a "Meeting of the Minds", the Offer is signed by the Seller. Next, both the Seller and Buyer's Attorneys receive a copy of the contract to review. During this period, the Attorneys may exchange Riders which could alter portions of the Original Offer. The time frame for the Attorney Review Period could be important if you are a Buyer. It should be noted that during an Attorney Review Period in the state of New Jersey, the Buyer or the Seller can "Back Out", without explanation.
2. Home Inspection Issues - Within approximately ten days after the conclusion of the Attorney Review period, the results and requests for any Home Inspection issues are due. Once the Inspection has been concluded and the Inspection Report has been issued, the Attorney for the Buyer reviews the points with the Buyer. You should expect your Attorney to review these points with you in a timely manner (per the contract and/or Riders).
3. The Deposit Monies - Once the Attorney Review has been completed, the Buyer must meet the deadline set forth in the Contract to bring their Deposit monies to their Attorney. The Attorney will then forward the Deposit monies to the appropriate party in good-faith preparation for the closing.
4. Mortgage Commitment Contingency - The Buyer must take the necessary measures to apply for a Mortgage in a Timely manner. Your Attorney will coordinate the Closing of Title with the Lender to insure the Funds are available on the day and time of the scheduled Closing.
5. Title Review & Survey as well as Title Insurance - Your Attorney will order a Title Search to insure that the property is free and clear of any liens or judgments. Once your Attorney has cleared any judgments and confirmed that any open mortgages will be paid in full at closing, the Title Company will issue a "Clear to Close" and the Attorney will then proceed to closing accordingly. After the closing has taken place, the Title Company will issue a "Title Insurance Policy", insuring the property against any future claims that turn up reverting back to prior to closing. The Attorney will also order a Survey to be done on the property in question. This is important as a Survey will reveal any abnormalities of property lines, and if the Buyer intends on building/improving upon the property in the future, the Surveyor can set property corner markers, or "stakes", which mark the property lines. Your Attorney will forward a copy of the Survey to you prior to closing for you to review and familiarize yourself with your property lines.
6. Ordering of Homeowner's Insurance - The Buyer's Attorney will instruct the Buyer to make application for Homeowner's Insurance. The Buyer's Mortgage Lender will quite often remind the Buyer of this, as well, but it is necessary that the insurance is ordered in a timely manner. The Insurance Certificate must be available on the day of Closing of Title.
7. Closing Of Title - The respective Attorneys will confirm that Funds are available and coordinate with all parties to set the Closing of Title at which time, keys will be exchanged!
As a Buyer or Seller in New Jersey, it's important to note that The Role Of The Real Estate Attorney is to represent you in the legal matters concerning the Transaction.
Hi everybody and Lisa says Hi!
Pascack Valley Real Estate Experts Bob and Lisa Hammerstein helped another happy homeowner to sell their home.
Today was a great day!
Seeing the happy smiles of our new friends for life just makes it all the more gratifying for Lisa and I to be in this business.
We were privileged to list and sell their split level home located in Emerson NJ on a quiet street, on a corner lot. We did it in 46 days.
So today was a very good day for our happy clients and subsequently, the Hammersteam!
You just cant beat the feeling of those smiling eyes. 
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 July past month graphs:
Raw Data from the past 2 years and a half....
Washington Township, NJ July 09' Real Estate Market Activity:
Total Homes Sold..........................9
Average List Price..............$ 469,844
Average Sold Price.............$ 435,556
Median Sold Price..............$ 450,000
Sale/List Price....................... 92.702 (7-8% differential)
There are currently 44 Actively Listed homes in the town of Wasington Township with an average List Price of $639,248. 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 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....
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Serving the Pascack Valley Areas of |Hillsdale| Westwood| Park Ridge| Washington Township | Montvale| Emerson | River Vale | Old Tappan | New Jersey | The Northern New Jersey areas of Bergen County
Buyers will find us to be not only knowledgeable about the Pascack Valley and surrounding Bergen County areas but also about the Home Buying process. We'll walk you through the entire process from the start guiding you through the mortgage pre-qualification process to finish and will make sure you feel comfortable about understanding the process. Through technology, we'll keep you up to the minute on all new listings to suit your criteria for the perfect home in your area of choice. From financing your new home to understanding the Real Estate Contract to a successful Closing when you get the keys to your new home! We will utilize our negotiation skills to get you the best value for your budget. We're available by telephone or e-mail anytime of day and night and we return all phone calls promptly!
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"!
Bob and Lisa - Your Hometown Winning Team!
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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