Is Real Estate In Lockdown?

Housing Trends in NJ

What’s happening in the market? The real estate forecast for this year and next. 2020 was on pace to be the most active year ever for New Jersey real estate. January and February sales volume was the highest on record. Then the pandemic hit. The tri-state area became the hotspot for Coronavirus in the U.S. … Continued

3 Links for Bergen County Home Buyers

What Every Home Buyer Needs

Every Bergen County home buyer wants to know about these three things – the commute, the schools and the listings. This video tells you where to get that information. Michael Shetler is one of Bergen’s Top Real Estate Agents and earned the NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Award nine times (2019). Call 201-421-0506 cell or … Continued

Sunday’s Open Houses in Ridgewood, NJ

Homes for sale in Ridgewood, NJ

Looking to buy a home in Ridgewood, NJ? You’ve chosen well. Ridgewood is one of the most desirable areas in northern New Jersey. Ridgewood has an incredible school district and it’s within easy commuting distance to New York City by train, bus or car. For exact open house hours, click on the listing below and … Continued

This Sunday’s Open Houses in Glen Rock, NJ

Townhouses for Sale in Iris Park, Glen Rock, NJ

Browse All Glen Rock Open Houses Scheduled This Coming Sunday Looking to buy a home in Glen Rock, NJ? You’ve chosen wisely. Glen Rock has one of the best school districts in the state of New Jersey. It’s also great for commuters with two train stations and quick access to highways. For exact open house … Continued

This Sunday’s Open Houses in Fair Lawn, NJ

New homes in Fair Lawn, NJ

Looking to buy a home in Fair Lawn, NJ? Fair Lawn is very popular, with affordable homes and a strong school district. It’s within easy commuting distance to New York City by train, bus or car. For exact open house hours, click on the listing below and then click on the “Open House” link to … Continued

Bergen County Tax Rates for 2018-2019

2018-19 Bergen County Effective Tax Rates

Perhaps the most popular post on my website every year is the one about Bergen County tax rates. When choosing an area to buy a home, the two most common questions are, “How good are the schools?,” and, “How low are the taxes?” Answers to the first question are somewhat subjective, but the second response … Continued

How to Buy a Foreclosed Home

What Kind of Foreclosed Home Are You Buying? To answer the question, “How do I buy a foreclosed home?”, let’s talk about the different ways foreclosed homes are sold. First, there’s the ‘tax sale’ or ‘Sheriff sale’. These are auctions held at the county level – at least in New Jersey. The properties are being … Continued

The Ridgewood Real Estate Market – Fall 2018

How is the Ridgewood market performing?

Real estate stats for Ridgewood, NJ     The data for the 3rd quarter is in. The Ridgewood, NJ real estate market is stable – as it’s been for the last few years. Here are a few of the major data points: Homes are selling very close to asking price (98.5% of the last list … Continued

Price Adjustment: 5 Knichel Rd, Mahwah

The Best Value in Fardale (Mahwah, NJ) Welcome to this gracious brick colonial in the Fardale section of Mahwah – with scenic landscaped grounds perfect for recreation and entertaining. This classic home is just what you’ve been looking for – natural setting, ideal floor plan with 5 bedrooms, and a soaring great room with fireplace. … Continued