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River Vale Year End Full Year Stats for the Astute Buyer!

River Vale Real EstateHere are the full year statistics for River Vale New Jersey, from January through December 2008. These statistics will give you valuable information about the Real Estate Market in River Vale, whether you are a Seller looking to sell your home or a Buyer looking to move into River Vale. River Vale was rated 29 in the top 100 Best Towns in the entire U.S. in 2007 by CNN Money Magazine. Call me and I'll tell you why! Cell: 201-615-5353

There were 100 homes sold in River Vale in 2008.

The average list price was $ 662,767.

The average Sold price was $616,554.

Homes in River River Vale in 2008 sold for an average of 93.027% of asking price.

Please take into account that this means that some homes sold for at or over asking price, while some homes sold for under asking price. Since pricing is not an exact science, and many different Realtors price homes, it is understood that there is a significant variable in distinguishing between well priced homes, and those which have been overpriced.

Please note that working with a reputable Realtor will help you to understand true market value.

If I can help you to determine the value of your home, or to assess homes for purchase, please give me a call on my cell, 201-615-5353.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Susan Laskin, SusanLaskinRealtor.com

Montvale Year End Full Year Stats for the Astute Buyer

Montvale Real EstateHere are the full year statistics for Montvale, New Jersey from January through December 2008. These statistics will give you valuable information about the Real Estate Market in Montvale, whether you are a Seller looking to sell your home or a Buyer looking to move into Montvale, an extraordinary town incredible schools and a small town flavor.

There were 103 homes sold in Montvale in 2008.

The average List price was $700,062.

The average Sold price was $ 658,816

Homes in Montvale in 2008 sold for an average of 94.108% of asking price.

Please take into account that this means that some homes sold for at or over asking price, while some homes sold for under asking price. Since pricing is not an exact science, and many different Realtors price homes, it is understood that there is a significant variable in distinguishing between well priced homes, and those which have been overpriced.

Please note that working with a reputable Realtor will help you to understand true market value.

If I can help you to determine the value of your home, or to assess homes for purchase, please give me a call on my cell, 201-615-5353.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Susan Laskin, SusanLaskinRealtor.com

River Vale Real Estate Market Report for December!

Pascack Valley Real Estate

River Vale Real Estate Market Report for December!

The River Vale, New Jersey Real Estate Market is alive & well in December of 2008! There are currently 43 homes on the market with a median listing price of $767,475.

To browse through my Featured River Vale Real Estate, click here!

To browse through all local listings, click here!

Learn more about River Vale! Visit the River Vale town website!

What happened last month?

  • 8 Homes in River Vale sold in November
  • The Average Listing Price was $693,169
  • The Average Selling Price was $$ 578,244
  • These numbers are deceiving, since one home, which was a short sale and in very poor condition, sold at significantly under the asking price. Most buyers walked away from this home due to the amount of work which needed to be done.

    Looking for more information?

    SusanLaskinRealtor.com - my main website where you can browse through my feature homes, search all local listings, learn information about each Pascack Valley town & more!

    PascackValleySoldHomesReport.com - learn what Every Home in the Pascack Valley has sold for over the past year!

    Click a button below for more information!

    To My Deer River Vale: An Ode to Nature

    Pascack Valley RealtorIt appears that our very friendly deer are becoming second nature to our friendly River Vale Township. As of late, there have been sightings of newly erected signs stating "Beware of Deer". I just drove up to my home, and in my back yard in my River Vale home of over 20 years, there were 7 deer grazing on my rear rock wall. I quickly ran inside (to grab my camera), stopping to notice that one of the deer was having a staring contest with me. No longer afraid of the human element, these beautiful creatures are roaming freely throughout our town. If we ever had any doubt, nature is alive and well in River Vale!

    Learn more about River Vale and the other Pascack Valley towns at my website SusanLaskinRealtor.com

    Interested in Pascack Valley Real Estate? Browse through my featured homes!

    What's going on in the local real estate market? Find out at my website, PascackValleySoldHomesReport.com!

    Read more of my Pascack Valley Real Estate Blogs!

    • The Market is Slow Only If You Read The Papers! - Here I am, a mere Realtor in the Pascack Valley, doing what I love most, to help my clients buy and sell Real Estate. If I ignored the news, I would be fine. Read the rest of this blog!

    • River Vale Residents Believe in the Value of Green! - A group of River Vale residents are joining together to create a group whose purpose is to "reduce their environmental impact" Read the rest of this blog!

    • Top 10 Reasons Why River Vale New Jersey is a Remarkable Place to Reside! - River Vale was voted #2 in the U.S. "Safest Town in the Entire U.S." by Family Circle Magazine 1986. Read the rest of this blog!

    • River Vale Opts for Chinese Language Classes - River Vale New Jersey (the town voted #29 in the top 100 best towns in the entire country by CNN Money Magazine in 2007) has yet another reason to folks to sit up and take notice! Read the rest of this blog!

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    Pascack Valley Real Estate Thanksgiving Update

    The Market is Slow ONLY IF YOU READ THE PAPERS!!!

    Pascack Valley Real EstateHere I am, a mere Realtor in the Pascack Valley, doing what I love most, to help my clients buy and sell Real Estate. If I ignored the news, I would be fine. I just listed a beautiful ranch in River Vale, put in an offer on a new constuction, received an offer on one of my beautiful listings in Woodcliff Lake, and am negotiating an offer on a listing I have in River Vale, and I have two offers on a listing I have in Westwood. BUT WAIT..The Real Estate market is supposed to be at a crawl..I must be dreaming..

    Is it true that mortgage rates on a 30 year fixed are now at 5.5%?? (When I bought my first home, we financed at 13.25%, and then kicked our heels when we were able to refinance at 9.25%).

    So, what comes first, the chicken or the egg? If everyone reads about doom and gloom, then PERCEPTION BECOMES REALITY, and the Perception becomes that the REal Estate Market must be bad if the written word says so. OK..this written word is saying that the market is indeed softer than last year, but that said, I have sold 50 units this year (2008), which means that 100 buyers and sellers moved with me this year..I am only one of numerous Realtors in the Pascack Valley..so indeed, homes are selling. My Sellers are off either moving up to another home or downsizing,,,but their homes are sold and they are indeed moving. This obviously means that homes are SELLING..And smart Sellers understand this!

    The Pascack Valley is alive and well..and home prices are so VERY DESIRABLE!! We are now down at 2004 prices, and the Buyers who have figured out what deals are out there are winning BIG TIME.

    Remember, the only way you will know that the market has hit bottom is when it is on it's way up and you have missed the deal of the decade!!

    Time to combine great prices and great mortgage rates..log onto SusanLaskinRealtor.com

    Search the entire MLS, and look at my Featured Homes as well..Search for town information, transportation, schools, town websites..lots of great information..

    Call me on my cell..201-615-5353,,My clients goals are my #1 Priority!!

    I wish you wisdom in your search for a home in the Pascack Valley!!

    Susan Laskin, Sales Associate, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Hillsdale NJ 201-930-8820 ext 117

    #1 Realtor in the Pascack Valley 2007 & 2008

    Read more of my Pascack Valley Real Estate Blogs!

    • Pascack Valley Real Estate Solution to the Financial Woes of Wall St Pt 1. - In this time wrought with uncertainty, one this is true in the Pascack Valley..They are not making any more land!! What better time to plant your hard earned dollars in the ground... Read the rest of this blog!
    • Pascack Valley Real Estate Update! - The Pascack Valley town of Westwood, New Jersey is proudly welcoming everyone to check out their brand new website! Their goal is to... Read the rest of this blog!
    • River Vale Opts for Chinese Language Classes - River Vale New Jersey (the town voted #29 in the top 100 best towns in the entire country by CNN Money Magazine in 2007) has yet another reason to folks to sit up and take notice! Read the rest of this blog!
    • River Vale Resident Real Estate Rambling from Susan Laskin - Top 10 Reasons Why River Vale New Jersey is a Remarkable Place to Reside! Read the rest of this blog!

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