Here is the Bergen County Real Estate Market Update as of March 25th. I’ll begin with the basics below. Next is how things changed in early March, data from the New Jersey MLS, what it tells us and how Weichert and I have approached things for decades. Basic Market Behavior Currently People are… Read more »
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How Is Real Estate in Bergen County?
How’s Real Estate in Bergen County so far this year? Let’s take a good look. Using NJMLS Data Correctly We are at the start of a new year. As a result, it’s necessary to look at the market data from a different perspective. This is because January and February closings originated last year with rare… Read more »
26 Hillside Ave Cresskill NJ
I will be at 26 Hillside Avenue in Cresskill this Sunday, March 1st, helping Laura Latrenta with this open house of her listing from 1 to 4. It’s on the market for $1,129,000 with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The NJMLS shows it as 4,296 square feet and I can tell you it’s very big… Read more »
How Much Can You Negotiate On A House
How much can you can negotiate on a house depends on the market as well as the house. I can tell you this though – it’s not as much as you think. It’s easy to find endless articles on the web telling you what to do. While those so called experts are advising you, they… Read more »
How To Handle An “As Is” Sale Successfully
How to handle an “as is” sale successfully isn’t hard or mysterious. It’s strategic. Because these situations can be managed fairly and openly, they’re a win for both sides. What Is An “As Is” Sale? Basically an “as is” sale is exactly that – the house is being sold as it is, take it or… Read more »
Avoid Mistakes When Buying A Home
Learn how to avoid mistakes when buying your homes
What Negative Inventory Means For You
Learn today’s market conditions and how negative inventory affects both buyers and sellers
How Is Real Estate in Bergen County?
One word explains 2019 – stable. Bergen County overall had 3% more sales (6,921 to 7,121 or +4,264) with 7/10 of 1% appreciation. 2020 should be more of the same.
The Right Attorney
The right attorney is the attorney who is best for you. You think an attorney is lousy because it’s simply not the right match for you and your needs. There are, of course, lousy attorneys. Just like lousy real estate agents, lousy painters, lousy teachers etc etc etc. When you are buying a home or… Read more »
New Multi Family Requirements
New multi family requirements were just announced by Fannie Mae. This is going to make it harder to purchase a 1-4 family home. Because Fannie Mae guidelines are now stricter, everyone needs to know about it. I consider this a strong signal. 1-4 Family Homes Let’s begin with the fact that a 1-4 family home… Read more »
