About Passaic County, NJ

The latest edition of the New Jersey Real Estate Podcast covers market activity and then we will examine the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 recently passed by Congress.
Features special guest Terri Murphy of US Learning.

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Excerpt from this month's show: "The government is offering $7,500 in what amounts to be a tax-free loan, helping first-time home buyers get into a home. Up to $7,500 will be given to first-time purchasers as they file their income tax returns. The amount will be phased out above a certain income level and is to be no more than 10 percent of the home purchase price - though first-time buyers will qualify for the full amount."

Listen to our Podcast to learn more about how the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 is helping New Jersey home buyers.

What the heck is going on? I don't mean what "they" are telling us on every news channel with thier own slant but what is going on ....really? Maybe the crisis is worse than the news indicates. Or, maybe it isn't nearly as bad as they say. Whether the news is right or not, the real question is:

What are you (we) going to do about it? The emphasis is on "ME/YOU!"

Depending on what's "between our ears - our BRAIN," it's is either a horrible time to be in Real Estate, or it's a great time. The bottom line is - whether it is horrible or great is...ULTIMATELY up to us, individually, not the news.

In every crisis, there is OPPORTUNITY waiting to be born. Despite the negative news, the world isn't going to stop spinning. The sun is going to rise in the East tomorrow, and another day "will" unfold and certainly wonderful people everywhere will be buying a home for the first time or maybe "moving up" or moving down" but no matter....home sales will happen!

I am a full time Real Estate (Realtor) REPRESENTATIVE SINCE 1987 and I LOVE WHAT I DO!

Am I going to be controlled by circumstances that I don't like, or am I going to take advantage of the opportunities that I have in front of me, now?

I will not become paralyzed with fear and I know I just have to remain focused!

Fear isn't something that is planted in the ground. It isn't in the water we drink, or in the air we breathe - it is in one's mind only. So, the choice is ours/mine; we can either eliminate fearful thoughts, or we can let fear control us. No matter how bad the ECONOMY may or may not get, people still have "problems that need to be solved." And, lucky for me, they need and want the help and understanding of a professional "more today" than ever before.

Business is not going to stop. The PROACTIVE Realtor with experience, skill and knowledge," healthy work habits and with "impeccable" business ethics will PROSPER, and those "without" will struggle and fail...in any economy.

Listening and understanding our client's goals is more important than ever.

.STOP the "soap" about the economy being bad; its old news already!

• Keep our ATTITUDE - UP. A "positive attitude" is contagious!
• EXERCISE. Get out and walk, run, jog, stretch, swim, bike, practice yoga or anything else that gets our bodies moving!
• FOCUS ON THE SOLUTION, not on the problem. If we focus on the solution, we will find the answer.

How the current economic situation plays out for each of us, and our business, is up to us! The government is not going to solve our problems. In every crisis, there will be people who fall by the wayside, and there will be people who PROSPER. The only thing that matters is:

Which kind of professional person will I be?

The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Passaic County Parks Department presents:

Haunted Village at historic Dey Mansion

located at 199 Totowa Rd in Wayne

October 17th and 18th from 6 to 10 pm

This event features the Dunn-Ley Productions - NJ Renaissance Festival Players and is rated PG.

The cost for this Spooky good time is only $10. Fun and Fright is promised for all!

For more information call 973-696-1776 and for tickets 732-271-1119

Boo!

Happy Halloween from your Little Falls Real Estate Team

Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno

Don't be scared by the current Real Estate Market. Let us guide you with our expert advice.

39 East Main St.

Little Falls, NJ 07424

973-256-0303 ext 218

Mobile: 862-686-0229

Visit our website:

www.yourhomenorthjersey.com

Haunted Condo and Townhouse Info:

www.northjerseycondos.com

It's back....
The Haunted Hayride
Sponsored by the Little Falls NJ Eagle Hose Company #1
The Location: 60 Wilmore Rd

This will be the second annual "Field of Screams" haunted hayride to be held during the last 3 weekends of October on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7 to 11pm. A great time is promised for the entire family.

Join the hayride that you won't soon forget.

Cost is only $10 Pumpkins, hot chocolate, and hot cider available.

A Ghoulishly Good Time is Promised for all!

Don't miss this Haunted Hayride.....unless you're too scared!

This creepy and hauntingly scary information brought to you by your Community Goblins and Little Falls Real Estate Team

Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno

Visit our website: www.yourhomenorthjersey.com

39 East Main St.

Little Falls, NJ 07424

973-256-0303 ext 218

Mobile: 862-686-0229

Condo and Townhouse info:

www.northjerseycondos.com

When in Little Falls -

Be sure to visit Main Street Antique Center at 87 Main Street in the old Stanton Drug's store.

There are over 30 different vendors at any time displaying their wares all under the supervision of owner Debbie Santucci and her crew. This unique business is open 6 days per week - Tuesday through Sunday from 11am- 6pm. So stop by and take a look around. They have many interesting items and the inventory is always changing. And if you have something of value to sell - bring it in - they may have a buyer for your item. They buy gold too!

Here's the exterior of the familiar center of town - Main Street location

There's lots of cool and interesting items for sale

You can spend a whole afternoon here

If you'd like to contact Main Street Antique Center, their phone number is 973-200-0405

Or email: mainstantiques@optonline.net

This is just another great place to visit in Little Falls

This local business feature is brought to you by your community sponsors and Little Falls Real Estate Team.

We're here for all of your Real Estate needs!

Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno

Visit our website: www.yourhomenorthjersey.com

39 East Main Street

Little Falls, NJ 07424

973-256-0303 ext 218

Mobile: 862-686-0229

For North Jersey Townhouse and Condo info:

www.northjerseycondos.com