SOLD Presenting 0-56 Blue Hill Ave, Fair Lawn. What are the three most important things when buying real estate? Kitchen, kitchen, kitchen. This home’s beautiful kitchen addition with granite counters, cherry cabinets, long breakfast bar and large dining room is sure to impress. Bring your large dining room furniture – it will fit comfortably here! … Continued
Each year the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® recognized the real estate agents who reach a certain level of success. Michael Shetler from Keller Williams Realty earned this disctinction for the third time in 2013. He also received the award in 2009 and 2011. Michael is a full-time real estate agent and Glen Rock resident. … Continued
Just how is the real estate market? Overall, 2013 proved to be a good year for an industry on the road to recovery. At a Keller Williams conference this February, Gary Keller, Jay Papasan and members of the KW Research Team ran through the numbers that drive the U.S. and Canadian real estate markets, as … Continued
In its entirety, 2013 proved to be a good year for housing. Home sales and prices were broadly higher across the state, while the number of homes for sale and the number of days it took to sell a home were all much lower. Multiple-offer situations became commonplace again and prices in many areas rallied. … Continued
Case-Schiller is reporting today that home prices rose 0.88% in November over the previous month. Year-over-year, prices were up 13.71%. These results are based on Case-Schiller’s 20-city index. In addition, mortgage applications were up in recent weeks. Read more at Business Insider
The Market Update published by the New Jersey MLS (NJMLS) for December, 2013 shows the number of single family homes on the market is down 20% from a year earlier. The area covered by NJMLS includes Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic Counties. Inventory of condos and townhouses is down even more at -27%. Other telling statistics … Continued
A home is the most expensive thing you’ll probably ever purchase. Choose your home inspector carefully. Recently I spoke with Mark Cafiero from Pinnacle Inspection Services about what to look for when you’re choosing your home inspector. Once you’re in attorney review, you’ll want to speak with two or three inspectors to help you make … Continued
All closings week of 12/29 Real estate closings 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 Bergenfield 75 HARRIET AVE COL 6 4 $888,000 PROMINENT … Continued
2013 was a good year! NJMLS year-end statistics for 2013 vs. 2012 show very positive numbers: Entire NJMLS (all categories, all areas): Solds +20.8% Median Sale Price +5.5% Under Contracts +15.8% Actives -13.4% Days On Market -12.1% Single Family Homes (all areas): Solds +19.7% Median Sale Price +5.3% Under Contracts +16.1% Actives -17.4% Days On Market … Continued
Over the last year or so I’ve been writing regularly about the strong real estate market here in northern New Jersey. Working with home buyers on a daily basis, I’ve talked to more than a few people who aren’t necessarily convinced. I can understand if buyers take my information with a grain of salt, as … Continued
