Riverdale, NJ

Tina Santangelo-Cali, REALTOR, Sales Consultant

CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate, Pompton Plains, NJ.

NO FEAR! If there is one concept to be embraced by Real Estate professionals, it is to have no fear. Tina Cali understands that. Tina may not have many years as a licensed Real Estate professional, but she has what it takes. She is smart, dedicated, takes advantage of all learning opportunities, is on the cutting edge of technology, has superior customer service, an excellent personality and oh yeah, SHE HAS NO FEAR!

No matter what someone may throw at her as far as a Real Estate situation goes, Tina steps up to the challenge and knows what to do, always with the best interest of her customer in mind. Behind on your payments, owe more than you home is worth? Call Tina, she will help you. A first time buyer who wants to buy a home at a good price and take advantage of low interest rates and get the $8,000 tax credit... Call Tina. A family who wants to sell now and buy bigger? How to figure out if this is the time to sell/buy? Call Tina Cali. Tina can be reached at 973-686-1500 or on her cell 973-493-1477 . Check out her website www.homesbytinacali.com

As Sales Manager for Century 21 Crest Real Estate, I just wanted to say how proud I was of Tina and how lucky her clients are to have her work on their behalf. Tina lives in Riverdale, NJ and is especially knowledgeable about Riverdale and nearby communities.

Below is a testimonial from a few current clients:

I find Tina Santangelo-Cali a person of refinement and professionalism. She was like a breath of fresh air once I knew that I would be putting my house on the market. I can not tell you exactly why I chose Tina over the wave of realtors other than I felt a sense of caring and really wanting to meet my needs. I find Tina personable and reliable. I have every confidence that Tina will bring the right person to my home so that they can experience the joy of making their own memories in a place that I call home. Patricia A.

TINA YOU ARE DOING SUCH A WONDERFULE JOB!! I can't be more pleased with all you are doing in the sale of our home. Thank you! JoAnne

We really liked the way Tina worked with us. We didn't feel like we were under any pressure and she gave us real insight into the current market condions. That along with her commitment to our needs made the whole experience a pleasure. We will definitely recommend Tina to any of our colleagues looking to sell or purchase. Martha and Dan

Riverdale - Blue Realty GMAC Real Estate Services encourages first time buyers to explore the opportunities foreclosed properties offered for sale may afford them.

According to Charles Blumenkehl, President of Blue Realty GMAC, "Foreclosed properties offered for resale many times are in reasonable condition and are priced more aggressively so as to encourage a quicker sale, compared to occupied and listed properties offered for sale".

"Additionally", said Blumenkehl, "organizations like HUD (Housing and Urban Development), the VA (Veteran's Administration), and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA), for whom we have been co-exclusive agent for since 1999, prefer the buyer to be an owner/occupant, and have developed special programs to encourage first-time and traditional buyers to look at their REO, or foreclosed, property inventory."

To buy an REO, as with any property, Blumenkehl suggests that buyers begin by finding out how much mortgage they can afford. Then, develop a "wish list", firming up the features you want in a home, and where you want it to be. Find a real estate broker who you think you will be comfortable with. Your agent should be familiar with the home buying opportunities available within the market you are looking, including REO properties listed for sale and mortgage and home-buying programs that are available. For instance, if you are buying a "fixer upper", there are programs that can help finance the repairs.

When you make an offer on a home, it's a good idea to make it subject to a home inspection conducted by an independent authorized inspector. Most REO properties are sold "As-is, What-is, Where-is", but the buyer should look to a qualified eye so the buyer knows what "As-is" means. Blumenkehl encourages buyers throughout New Jersey interested in buying or seeing REO properties listed for sale to call any of his offices, and a qualified and trained Blue Realty GMAC Real Estate Agent and a qualified mortgage consultant will be happy to help you at no cost or obligation. For more information about foreclosed properties or Blue Realty GMAC Real Estate Services, log on to the company's website at www.bluerealty.com or call the company toll free at (800) 936-SOLD (7653).

AREA MARKET REPORT FOR RIVERDALE BORO., NJ JANUARY 2008

During the month of January 2008 there were eight newly marketed properties in Riverdale Boro., NJ. The least expensive property listed is a first floor condo with an asking price of $294,900.00. It features 5 rooms 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. This complex was built in 1999 and is a 55 and over complex. The most expensive property was built in 1957 and is a twelve room ranch with 3 bedrooms and 3.2 baths. The asking price is $749,900.00. The overall average of these properties asking is $424,061.00.

Three properties went under contract with an average asking price of $413,233.00 and had been on the market for an average of 60 days.

Three properties transfered title with an average asking price of $434,673.00 and an actual average SOLD Price of $416,666.00. These properties averaged being on the market for 69 days.

Two properties expired from the market with an average asking price of $478,950.00 and they had been on the market for an average of 153 days.

Riverdale Boro., NJ is a very nice small town in which to live. This town has one of the lowest taxable's in the area, due to so many rate-ables on the main highway of Route 23. The town has one school that goes from kindergarten till eight grade then the kids go to a regional high school. The town is a safe town you can even walk down its lighted main street (Newark Pomton Turnpike) at night. The town offers a local park for the kids to play in and is serviced by a Christian Reformed Church. There is plenty of employment available within minutes of the area and is easily accessible to major highways and transportation.

If you would love to live in a small quaint town give me a call, but hurry! Houses do not last long here. If you are thinking of selling your Riverdale home call me at the number listed, I'll bring you a very qualified buyer and get you happily moved.

Riverdale - Blue Realty GMAC, the #1 independently owned Real Estate broker in the NJ GMAC network, is celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year. The winner of many awards over the years for its real estate innovations and business achievements, Blue Realty GMAC is consistently recognized as one of GMAC Real Estate’s top performing real estate companies and as a statewide leader in residential real estate brokerage.

According to Charles Blumenkehl, President of Blue Realty GMAC, “During the past 25 years, Blue Realty has established ourselves as one of New Jersey’s premier real estate visionary companies. We attribute our successes to our commitment to deliver a high level of consumer service and quality consumer experience along with the consistent ability, year after year, to provide results and opportunity for our clients and agents, and to having surrounded ourselves with quality agents and staff.”

Blue Realty GMAC was founded by Charles Blumenkehl in 1983 as a single office in Riverdale, in Morris County, with 5 desks and 402 square feet of office space. The company now operates 9 residential sales offices in central, western and northern NJ. The company has won many national awards, particularly in the areas of Real Estate training, technology and service. Their Jumpstart Coaching System, developed by Blumenkehl, was adopted for national use by GMAC Real Estate. Additionally, the company is exclusive agent for the State of NJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, and a statewide leader in bank foreclosures, representing the interests of dozens of banks and lenders throughout NJ. Blue Realty GMAC is also Affordable Housing Manager for the State of NJ since 2005.

Financial strategy, integrity and strong leadership have hallmarked Blue Realty. The company has steadily increased its production almost every year since 1983. Even in 2007, while Real Estate market sales regionally were down 29%, Blue Realty posted an impressive gain in revenue and homes sold.

Blumenkehl and Blue Realty GMAC have been the recipients of several important industry and business awards including Outstanding Young Citizen in NJ in 1990, National Best of Show Awards for Real Estate Training Systems, Internet Marketing & Relocation, and the coveted Global Relocation Service Award. Blue Realty GMAC was honored by the NJ Nets in 2007 with the Aflac Business Award.

For more information about Blue Realty GMAC contact Career Development Director, Tim Jensen toll free at (800) 936-SOLD ext. 236 or log on to the company website at www.bluerealty.com.

Riverdale - In these challenging times, when many real estate companies are uncertain of their strategies and future, at least one company seems to be on track and poised for continued growth and sustained success. Blue Realty GMAC, the largest independently owned Real Estate Brokerage in the New Jersey GMAC Network, said that 2007 was the company’s best year ever, outpacing 2005 and 2006.

“This is an outstanding achievement in our current environment”, said Charles Blumenkehl, President of Blue Realty GMAC. “With sales of homes down 29% in the region, we are thrilled with our results for the year.”

According to Blumenkehl, he attributed his company’s success in 2007 to “hard work and great service from our agents”, supported by strong training and coaching systems, an internet marketing platform Blumenkehl claims is the best on the market, and strong positioning, in the most robust areas of real estate, namely Relocation, First Time Buyer Marketing, REO and Affordable Housing.

Blue Realty GMAC is the largest independently owned Real Estate Brokerage in the NJ GMAC Network, with sales offices in Central, Western and Northern NJ.

For more information about Blue Realty GMAC, call toll free at (800) 936-SOLD or log on to the company website at www.bluerealty.com.