New Jersey’s Top 10 High Schools Are Vocational

Bergen County Vocational Technical School

The NJ Department of Education has released school performance data for spring of 2014. The ten high schools with the highest combined SAT scores were all vocational-technical schools. Vocational schools have evolved greatly in recent years. No longer are they focused on trade skills such as plumbing, cosmetology and carpentry. Today they offer specialized programs in bio-technology, … Continued

Michael Shetler Adds International Marketing To Repertoire

KW GPS

  Michael Shetler has become a  KW Global Property Specialist (GPS), allowing him to leverage specialized knowledge and technology to more effectively work with international buyers and sellers. In its 2012 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of International Home Buying Activity, the National Association of REALTORS® estimated the volume of international sales for the period … Continued

What’s My Glen Rock Home Worth?

Have you been thinking about selling your home this year? The spring selling season is fast approaching in Glen Rock – historically it’s the time of the year when a seller gets the most money for their home. And in real estate, the spring market starts the day after the SuperBowl, not March 20th. As … Continued

New Jersey MLS Homes Sales

New Jersey MLS Home Sales for the week of January 11 Real estate sales last week in all boroughs, cities and villages of Bergen County. For a demographic profile and school info, click on the municipality’s name. For previous sales, see Sales Archive. ADDRESS STYLE BEDS BATHS PRICE LISTED BY SOLD BY Alpine 4 Ellens Way Col 4 4 … Continued

Real Estate Closings Last Week

Real Estate Closings Last Week – January 4-10, 2015 Closings recorded last week in all boroughs, cities and villages of Bergen County by the NJMLS. For a demographic profile and school info, click on the municipality’s name. For previous sales, see Sales Archive. ADDRESS STYLE BEDS BATHS PRICE LISTED BY SOLD BY Bergenfield 38 Reid Ave … Continued

Ridgewood NJ Restaurant Reviews

Eight of Ridgewood’s Best – Ridgewood NJ Restaurant Reviews   If you’re looking for a sophisticated dining experience and are tired of the ordinary, you’ve come to the right blog post. We discuss some of the best restaurants in Ridgewood offering a pleasing atmosphere, great presentation and which are known for their excellent food and … Continued

Closings Last Week in NJMLS

Homes Sold

All closings last week in NJMLS (New Jersey MLS) Closings week of 12/28/2014 in all boroughs, cities and villages of Bergen County. For a demographic profile and school info, click on the municipality’s name. For previous sales, see Sales Archive. ADDRESS STYLE BEDS BATHS PRICE LISTED BY SOLD BY Allendale 293 Brookside Ave Col 3 … Continued

New Jersey MLS Home Prices – The Latest Data

How did New Jersey MLS home prices change last month?   New Jersey MLS (NJMLS) December 2014 Statistics Statistics for Dec. 2014 vs. 2013 show a significant increase in homes under contract and the number of home sales. The median sale price was down for single family homes but up for condos/coops/townhouses: Entire NJMLS (all categories, all areas): … Continued

Bergen County Property Tax Rates 2014-2015

NJ Taxes

UPDATE: See Bergen County Tax Rates 2017-2018. Compare Bergen County Property Tax Rates   Before you scroll to the bottom of the chart, can you guess which areas in Bergen County have the highest effective tax rates? In December, the State of NJ published updated tax info for every borough, township, village and city in … Continued