The Ultimate Resource For Bergen County & Pascack Valley Real Estate!

Read the May 2009 Bergen County Real Estate Report!  Filled with great information including current mortgage rates, renting versus owning, money saving tips, remodeling & more, this is a very informative read!  Click here for the latest Bergen County & Pascack Valley Real Estate News!

Looking for more information on the local Real Estate Market?  Visit my website PascackValleySoldHomesReport.com!  Here you can find detailed information on sold homes in the Pascack Valley region of Bergen County, New Jersey! 

Be sure to visit my main website, SusanLaskinRealtor.com, where you can browse through my Featured Homes,  search All Local Listings, read my Real Estate Tip Library & more! 

Pascack Valley Real Estate blogs!  New Listings, Market Reports, Community News & more! 

• Remarkable Curb Appeal!  - Set in Oradell, New Jersey!
• Learn about Westwood, New Jersey! - The Hub of the Pascack Valley!
• Pascack Valley Real Estate Market Report! - Learn what's happening in the local Montvale, New Jersey Real Estate Market!
• Looking for Help in Your Real Estate Search? - Being informed makes all the difference!

Remarkable Curb Appeal in Oradell, New Jersey!

Delightful, expansive & renovated Center Hall Colonial!  Immense cathedral ceiling Kitchen w/ a skylight & a wall of windows defining the breakfast room! Exquisite hardwood floors!  Master suite w/ walk-in closet & Master Bath w/ Palladian window overlooking the rear yard!  Located on a quiet residential street in the sought after latchstring section of Oradell, this home is a find!

Click here for more photos & information on this home!

Looking for more Pascack Valley & Bergen County Real Estate?  Browse through my Featured Homes!  Search All Local Listings!

Oradell is a lovely town located in Bergen County, New Jersey.  With a strong educational system & a vibrant community, Oradell is a wonderful place to reside in. 

Learn more about Oradell, New Jersey!

• Oradell Town Website
• Oradell Town Schools
• Oradell Town Library

Montvale, New Jersey – Real Estate Market Report for March 2009!

Montvale is a lovely town located in Bergen County, New Jersey.  It is one of the eight towns that comprise the Pascack Valley, which is one of the more sought after areas of Bergen County.  Montvale has a strong educational system and is home to Pascack Hills High School, one of the two schools that comprise the Pascack Valley Regional High School District.  The town also boasts a strong community, a vibrant town center and a close proximity to New York City.  Learn more about Montvale and the rest of the Pascack Valley!

Local Montvale, New Jersey Real Estate Statistics – 2009

2 Homes sold in Montvale during the month of March

The average List Price was $794,500

The average Sale Price was $694,000

On average, homes sold for %87.41 of the List Price

Montvale, New Jersey Links!

• Montvale Town Website
• Montvale Town Schools
• Montvale Town Library
   

Bergen County Real Estate blogs!

• Magnificent Presence in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey - Remarkable Curb Appeal!
• Ridiculous Price in Hillsdale, New Jersey! - Beautiful Sugar Maple Split located on a lovely residential side street!
• The Goodlife in The Pascack Valley! - The Rewards of Investing in Lifestyle!
• Amazing Kitchen Renovation! - Granite, Stainless & Artistic Design!

March Sold Homes Reports Are Here!

Want to know where prices are going in the Pascack Valley?  Visit my website PascackValleySoldHomesReport.com! 

Here I provide detailed information regarding every home that has sold in the Pascack Valley over the past year!  The information includes location, list price, sale price, bedrooms, bathrooms, total number of rooms, brokers & more! 

Visit PascackValleySoldHomesReports.com now, where in addition to reading the latest sold homes report, you can browse through my Featured Homes, learn how much Your Home is worth, read more of my real estate blogs & more! 

Learn more about me from Real Estate Network Group!  Go straight to my Featured Homes for Sale!  Read through my Library of Real Estate Tips!

Read more of my Bergen County Real Estate blogs!

• April 2009 Real Estate Update! - Learn what's going on in the local market!
• Thinking of Moving to the Pascack Valley region of Bergen County? - Here are some helpful links!
• Expanded & Elegant River Vale Home! - Incredible Value!  Lots of Curb Appeal!
• Park Ridge, New Jersey - Real Estate Market Report for March 2009!

Pascack Valley Real Estate!

Click here to learn more about this home!

This is an elegant & expanded Tudor with 8 gables set in the heart of Woodcliff Lake!  Very private & spacious rear yard!  Remarkable curb appeal!  So many elegant features!  Take a Virtual Tour of this home!  Click here to learn more about this home!

Thinking of moving to the area?   The Pascack Valley is a region of Bergen County, New Jersey that is comprised of eight towns:  (Woodcliff Lake, Emerson, River Vale, Hillsdale, Westwood, Park Ridge, Montvale & the Township of Washington).  Learn more about The Pascack Valley!

Looking for help in your Real Estate search?

• Browse through my Featured Listings!
• “What’s Your Home Worth?” – Click the link to learn what the value of your home is!
• Search All Local Listings!

Want to know what’s going in the local real estate markets?  Read my Bergen County & Pascack Valley Real Estate blogs!

• Westwood, New Jersey – March 2009 Market Report!
• Park Ridge, New Jersey - March 2009 Market Report!
• April 2009 Real Estate Update! – What’s going on in Your Local Real Estate Market?
• Move into River Vale, New Jersey – A wonderful place to call home!

Westwood, New Jersey Real Estate Market Report – March 2009!

Westwood is one of the eight towns that make up The Pascack Valley region of Bergen County, New Jersey.  With a wonderful town center filled with elegant shops, eateries, a movie theater & more, an active community & a great deal of small town charm, Westwood is an incredible place to call home! 

Learn more about Westood & the rest of the Pascack Valley towns here!

Westwood, New Jersey Real Estate Statistics for March 2009

March 2009 saw the sale of 7 Westwood homes

The average List Price was $432,957

The average Sale Price was $377,143

The median Sale Price was $375,000

Homes that sold in Westwood during of March 2009 sold for 87.12% of the List Price.

Westwood Links

·         Westwood Homes For Sale

·         Westwood Website

·         Westwood Schools

Real Estate Links

·         Browse through my Feature Homes!

·         Learn more about me from Real Estate Network Group!

·         Learn what Every Home in the Pascack Valley region of Bergen County sold for over the past 2 years!  Visit my website PascackValleySoldHomesReport.com

Read more of my Bergen County Real Estate blogs!

·         April 2009 Real Estate Update! – Read the April 2009 Real Estate Newsletter

·         Hillsdale, New Jersey Real Estate Market Report – March 2009!

·         The Good Life in The Pascack Valley – The rewards of investing in lifestyle!

·         Looking For Help In Your Real Estate Search? – No matter which side of the transaction you are on, being an informed buyer or seller makes all the difference!

Read through my Pascack Valley Real Estate Newsletter below!  There is wonderful information for Buyers, Sellers & Pascack Valley Dwellers alike!  Learn about Mortgate Rates, Local Market Conditions, Home Appeal & more! 

When you're finished browsing through the articles below, head over to some of my websites for more information! 

At SusanLaskinRealtor.com, you can browse through my Featured Listings, search All Local Listings, learn about the various Pascack Valley towns, read through my Library of Real Estate Tips & more!

	The Key to Your Real Estate Success! Susan Laskin, Sales Associate April 2009 #1 Expert In Bergen County & All of New Jersey! #1 Agent in The Coldwell Banker Hillsdale Office! Most Sales in the Coldwell Banker Hillsdale Office than Any Other Realtor! 2005 - 2009 to date! Copyright © 2009 Realty Times All Rights Reserved. owned and operated NRT Inc. Five Ways to Wow Buyers   These days, tax credits and high housing inventory make it a buyers' market. If you're a seller, don't despair. There are a variety of renovations that can help make your home stand out. Many buyers look at numerous homes when shopping for a house; so enhancing your home to make it more memorable is vital and increases the chances of a successful sale.       Clearing clutter, taking down personal photos, applying a fresh coat of paint, making minor repairs, and keeping a pleasant aroma are all basic techniques to make your home more appealing. But there are a few other Mortgage Rates View current rates U.S. averages as of March 26, 2009: 30 yr. fixed:   4.85% 15 yr. fixed:   4.58% 1 yr. adj:        4.85% creative enhancements that you can do to wow buyers without emptying your wallet. The results not only attract more attention, but also paint a picture of a well-cared-for home. CONTINUED >>> Wondering What Your Home Is Worth? Let me show you. Where Housing is Headed      We received an important indicator of where housing is headed last month, when new mortgage applications for home purchases and refinances suddenly surged as they hadn't in months.       Applications for FHA loans to buy houses were up by 10.4 percent. And overall home purchase applications jumped by 7.1 percent.       Meanwhile mortgage interest rates dropped to their second lowest level in nearly two decades, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Thirty year fixed rates averaged 4.96 percent and fifteen year rated dropped to just 4.5 percent.       Why's this important? New financing applications to buy homes obviously point to rising purchase contracts and closed sales in the months ahead. They also suggest that prices have hit a level in many markets that is attracting once-hesitant buyers off the sidelines.       There's still another factor that's likely at work here as well: Congress's CONTINUED >>> What You Need to Know to Buy a Home Today      Don't let a sluggish economy get you down. There are reasons to shop for personal items—including a new home. I recently saw an advertisement for a new car that said you could return the car in the first year if you lose your job. While there may not be that incentive for homes yet, some other perks might give you reason to start your housing search.       If you can afford to buy, consider making homeownership a goal this year, especially if you haven't owned a principal residence in three years prior to buying. The new stimulus package sweetens the deal for homebuyers who purchase a residence on or after January 1, 2009, and before December 1, 2009. The incentive is for first-time homebuyers who remain in their home for at least three years. It provides a credit for 10 percent of the home purchase price, up to an $8,000 limit. The credit can be taken on your 2008 or 2009 tax return.       If you close on a home after the April 15 tax deadline, you can apply for an extension provided that you close on your home before the extension deadline of October 15. If you're extra speedy and have already filed your 2008 return, don't worry — you can file an amendment to claim the credit. You have three years to CONTINUED >>> When Is It Time To Replace Your Roof?      Red flags that signal it's time to replace your roof may be over your head.       Sunlight permitting holes and bucket brigade-sized leaks are obvious signs it's time for a new topper for your home.       There are however, additional indicators that may not be so obvious.       "Certainly if your roof is approaching the end of its life cycle -- usually 20 – 25 years for asphalt shingles -- it's time to think about a new roof," says Ray Rosewall, president and CEO of DaVinci Roofscapes in Kansas City, KS.       The National Association of Homebuilders says decorative slate, metal, masonry and newer synthetic roofs can have a life expectancy of 50 years or more.       "However, a calendar shouldn't be the CONTINUED >>> Local Market Conditions Daily News and Advice Read about the events shaping the Real Estate market today, find current interest rates, or browse the extensive library of advice and how-to articles written by some of the top experts in Real Estate. Updated each weekday. More Articles March Round Up: Rates Hit Another New Low Investor Report: Refinancings Seller's Home Appeal for Today's Market U.S. Treasury: Mortgage rates As Low As 2 Percent Susan Laskin, Marketing and Sales Specialist, Relocation Specialist E-mail: susanlaskin@optonline.net Website: www.SusanLaskinRealtor.com DIRECT: 201 930-3051 Cell: 201-615-5353Sales Associate Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 201 930-8820 ext. 117 50 Broadway Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Equal Housing Opportunity

This is my family’s 29^th year in the Pascack Valley,  and I must say that it has been quite a ride!  When we first arrived, we were brand new parents (in fact, I never made it to the closing of our first house..my daughter was 3 weeks early, and the closing was delayed).   We then enjoyed the benefits of home ownership; incredible neighbors, young and old, involvement in the community, schools, and growing our family and decorating out home.

29 years later, and another home, and I can look back with pride at our choice of community and location!  This is an outstanding place to raise a family, including remarkable schools, wonderful neighbors, close proximity to work, shopping, and cultural endeavors, and a community with strong family values, an intense concern for neighbors, and a resounding pride in maintaining a safe, strong, and effective educational system for the children residing in our community.

Residents in the Pascack Valley promote environmental  concerns, top rated schools, and community pride.  These eight remarkable towns, River Vale, Hillsdale, Montvale, Woodcliff Lake, Westwood, Emerson, Twp of Washington and Park Ridge, (and often Oradell), are the place to plant your roots, and your Real Estate dollars.  With mortgage rates at an all time low, THIS is the Place to find your dream home..a home in the Pascack Valley.

For more information on the Pascack Valley, visit my website, SusanLaskinRealtor.com!  Here you can Browse through my Featured Pascack Valley Real Estate, Search All Local Listings, read through my Library of Real Estate Tips & more!

Want to know what Your Home is Worth?  Use my Free & Instant Home Analysis Tool!

Read more of my Pascack Valley Real Estate blogs!

• Expanded & Elegant River Vale Home - Lots of Curb Appeal!
• Remarkable Hillsdale Value! - A light & bright Colonial that has tremendous value!
• 21 Homes sold in the Pascack Valley region of Bergen County New Jersey!  Want to know more about them?  Click here! 
• Moving to Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey? - Amazingly beautiful & picturesque borough!

21 homes sold in the Pascack Valley region of Bergen County, NJ during the month of February.  Want to know more information about them? 

At my website, PascackValleySoldHomesReport.com, I provide you with monthly reports (in .pdf form) detailing every home that sold in the Pascack Valley over the past two years.  If you’re not already aware, The Pascack Valley is a very desirable region located in Bergen County, New Jersey.  It is comprised of eight tree shaded, charm filled wonderful towns and is conveniently located only 40 minutes outside of New York City.  (The eight towns that encompass the region are River Vale, Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake, Park Ridge, Westwood, Montvale, Emerson and the Township of Washington).

Read the February 2009 Sold Homes Report and become an informed buyer or seller!  Read the February 2008 Sold Homes Report and compare where prices have gone over the past year!

Looking for more helpful Real Estate Tools?

·         What’s Your Home Worth? – Click on the link to use my home analysis tool and determine the value of your home!

·         Browse through my Featured Listings! – Some of the best deals & hottest homes available on today’s market!

·         Search All Local Listings!

Read more of my Bergen County Real Estate Blogs!

·         Expanded & Elegant! – River Vale home with lots of curb appeal!

·         Take a Virtual Tour! – Incredible Hillsdale Ranch!

·         Light & Bright Hillsdale Colonial! – Amazing Value!

·         River Vale, New Jersey – An incredible place to live.  Click the link to learn more about this wonderful Bergen County town!

156 Dwight Avenue in Hillsdale ($348,950) is a light & bright Colonial that boasts a very spacious Living Room, a lovely Formal Dining Room and an updated Kitchen!  There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, each with a closet, an updated full bath w/ pedestal sink and an additional walk-in closet in the hallway.  The lower level is partially finished w/ a recreation room and half bath.  Set on a spacious 100 x 100 property w/ spacious rear yard, an above ground pool and a large 2 car garage, this home has tremendous value! 

View more photos!  Learn more about this home!

Take a Virtual Tour of this home, then call me on my cell to set up your private showing! 201-615-5353.

• Location: Lovely Residential Street  
• City: Hillsdale, New Jersey  
• Zip Code: 07642 
• Bedrooms: 2 
• Bathrooms: 1.5 
• MLS#: 2908638

Browse through more of my Featured Bergen County Homes! 

Have you read the latest Sold Homes Report?  Learn what every home in the Pascack Valley region of Bergen County, NJ sold for over the past two years!  Visit my website PascackValleySoldHomesReport.com!

Read more of my Bergen County Real Estate blogs!

• Kitchen Catastrophe! - Before you walk away thinking your dream home isn’t perfect anymore, it’s always a possibility to consider a kitchen renovation.
• The Value in School Districts! - “What’s the average class size?” “Did the school budget pass?” “Are there special programs available?”
• Remarkable River Vale Ranch! - Amazing and spacious one level ranch with updated interior is remarkable for its beauty & elegance!
• Incredible Hillsdale Ranch! - A wonderful & updated Ranch that comes complete with an updated Kitchen and updated baths! Priced aggressively for the astute buyer!