Montvale | NJ | Market Reports March 2009

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Montvale NJ Real Estate ReportMarch 09' Single Family Home Sales
Montvale NJ Real Estate ReportMarch 09' Single Family Home Sales saw Two homes closing in the town of Montvale in the month of March. The Spring 2009 market is in full bloom! With interest rates low, qualified Buyers can take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own a piece of Small Town America! There's no place like A New Montvale Home for the New Year!


The town of Montvale is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desireable small town feel. Residents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by this Pascack Valley town.

Montvale Market Activity:
Total Homes Sold..........................2
Average List Price..............$ 794,500
Average Sold Price.............$ 694,500
Median Sold Price..............$ 694,499
Sale/List Price....................... 87.413 (12-13% differential)


There are currently 44 Actively Listed homes in the town of Montvale with an average List Price of $797,077. There are some fantastic opportunities in this popular town with prices for every budget.

Click here to view all Montvale Local Listings
For more information on Listings in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisaat (201)218-6802, or visit us online at http://www.hammersteam.com/ your Pascack Valley Real Estate Resource at "Your Service"! It's a great time to "Buy A Home" in the Pascack Valley. We're keeping an eye on the real estate market for you....
Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns.
EMERSON
HILLSDALE
RIVER VALE
WESTWOOD
PARK RIDGE
MONTVALE
WOODCLIFF LAKE
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
PASCACK VALLEY SPRING SHOW
PASCACK VALLEY SUMMER SHOW
PASCACK VALLEY FALL SHOW
PASCACK VALLEY HOLIDAY SHOW
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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802
• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642

Bergen County | NJ |Pascack Valley| Homes for the Holidays

Buying a home around the Holidays could be a very positive experience for both Buyers and Sellers alike. In fact we purchased our home the day after Christmas and moved in around the end of February. Keep in mind the following points when purchasing or selling a home around the Holidays. For Sellers; usually the most motivated Buyers are out and serious about buying. For Buyers; Sellers are usually motivated and ready to negotiate.
Sure it's a very stressful time of year but it's also the most festive time of year when spirits are high. Sellers can take advantage of decorating and creating an atmosphere of "Home Sweet Home". While Buyers can take advantage of visualizing themselves in an atmosphere of warmth and cheer.
Interest rates are very low so Buyers should take advantage as there is no time like the present to put your "Dream Home" at the top of your Wish List - Home for the Holidays!

Click the Big Red Button for our Pascack Valley Holiday Show.

Pascack Valley NJ Tips For Winterizing Your Home

The weather is beginning to feel like Fall in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County New Jersey. Before long old man Winter will be upon us so now is the time to get ready to Winterize Your Pascack Valley Home. The following is our HammersTeam's Cool Weather Check List.

1. Seal & Insulate Windows & Doors with caulk or plastic

2. Block Drafts with A/C covers and Door Drafter Stoppers

3. Check your Furnace & Thermostats to make sure they are operating properly

4. Replace Screens with Storm Windows

5. Turn outside water faucets off

6. Drain outdoor hoses and store in shed or basement

7. Have chimneys cleaned

8. Keep firewood for fireplaces stored away from the house

9. Rake & blow leaves away from the home per town ordinances

10. Clean gutters

11. Repair any leaders and downspouts to assure proper drainage

12. Trim all bushes in landscaping and clean up garden beds & store all gardening tools as well as pots & planters

13. Check snow blowers and shovels

14. Replenish rock salt supplies

15. Have outdoor water sprinklers winterized by a professional

16. Have pools winterized by a professional

17. Remove window air conditioning units and store in a dry place

18. Cover outdoor Central Air Conditioning Units to protect from weather

19. Put Basement Windows Well Covers over the basement windows

20. Cover the outdoor furniture

When the weather is mild it's easy to forget these things but once it turns cold it could be too late. So be sure to Winterize Your Pascack Valley Home by following HammersTeam's Cool Weather Check List.

If you or anyone you know is thinking of Buying or Selling a Pascack Valley Home, call Lisa & Bob at (201)218-6802.

Bergen County Popularity>> Pascack Valley NJ

Bergen County Popularity in New Jersey is growing!

Having both grown up in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, we understand why. However for those who don't know, we thought we'd share some of the finer points that make people so anxious to call the Bergen County area "HOME"! To start with, Bergen County has the benefit of being a Commuter's Dream for NYC commuters. You can take a Commuter Train like the Pascack Valley Train Line from many areas in Bergen County and for those who are not close enough to a train, NJ Transit Buses run regularly throughout Bergen County.

You will find some of the best and most convenient shopping anywhere in Bergen County. There are a multitude of Malls and for those who like to shop locally, many of the towns have Centers lined with Specialty Shops for the convenience of residents. If you like to Dine out, well Bergen County caters to a variety of pallets with Eateries to please everyone.

The Schools of Bergen County are Top Notch and highly rated as well. When it comes to leisure, pick your passion. Bergen County has Golf Courses, Skating Rinks, Bowling Alleys, Tennis Courts, Parks, Soccer & Baseball Fields - there's something for the entire family! But the best thing you'll find in Bergen County is the communities. The tree lined streets and green lawns will welcome you along with the people you'll be happy to call your neighbors.

So if you're looking for the best of everything - well, come to Bergen County. A place we call home and we are sure that you'll see the reason for Bergen County Popularity.

Your Bergen County, NJ Real Estate Source is the HammersTeam! Call Bob & Lisa direct at (201)218-6802 anytime! We're at "Your Service"!

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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker• (201)218-6802

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

Hillsdale Single Family Homes Sold Report for Feb.2008

Hillsdale, NJ Single Family Home Sales Activity for February 08' - The Pascack Valley saw Two homes closing in the town of Hillsdale in the month of the Ground Hog. The Spring market is heating up with homes listing for the busiest real estate season of the year! With interest rates low, Buyers should act now before the rates and the market shifts back to a Seller's market.

The town of Hillsdale is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desireable small town feel.

Hillsdale Real Estate Market Activity:
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Listing Status	Total	Total List/Sale Dollars	Average List Price	Average Sold Price	Median Sold Price	Sale Price/ List Price*
Sold	2	$ 740,000	$ 414,000	$ 370,000	$ 370,000	89.372

There are currently 53 Actively Listed homes in the town of Hillsdale with an average List Price of $601,227. There are some fantastic NEW CONSTRUCTION opportunities in this popular town with prices beginning at $999,900 to the over one million dollar range.

Compare the previous month's activity for the Pascack Valley town of Hillsdale by clicking on the following link:

January 2007' Market Report

For more information on Listings in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802, or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com your Pascack Valley Real Estate Resource at "Your Service"! It's a great time to "Buy A Home" in the Pascack Valley. We're keeping an eye on the real estate market for you....

Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns.

EMERSON

HILLSDALE

RIVER VALE

WESTWOOD

PARK RIDGE

MONTVALE

WOODCLIFF LAKE

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802

• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •