Pascack Valley NJ Real Estate : April 2007

Move right in to the lovely totally renovated One Bedroom Condo just steps away from NYC transportation.  This is the perfect Commuter's solution.  You will be wow-ed when you step into this beautiful Unit.  From the gleaming hardwood floors to the newly renovated Kitchen, no expense has been spared.  The super low monthly maintenance is rare to find.  Why rent when you can invest in your future! 

MLS# 2631978

Details for this Unit are as follows:

• Price:  189,990
• One Bedroom Renovated Condo
• New Doors and Windows
• Gleaming Hardwood Floors
• Freshly Painted
• Sparkling Updated Bath
• Ultra Modern Eat-In Kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances Included
• Modern updated Light Fixtures (All Included)
• Monthly Maintanence - $130 (Includes Heat & Water)
• Taxes - $3,016

Lisa Hammerstein, CRS, E-Pro Certified

Robert Hammerstein, Sales Specialist

(201)218-6802 Mobile

Re/Max Real Estate Associates 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit us at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource!

We would like to pose this question today - "Do You Put People Before Money?"  In any business there are moral challenges that must be addressed almost daily.  As Realtors© we are challenged on so many levels.  Working on a commission-only basis is not for everyone.  Of course there is flexibility but the flip side of the coin is the fact that there are no guarantees of income.  This post was inspired by an e-mail we received today from a Buyer whom we have had the pleasure to be working with.  Turns out our Buyer has had health issues which may prevent them from purchasing their dream home.  The e-mail moved me to tears and we pray that our buyer will be well - first and foremost!  Our hearts go out to them and our prayers are with them and their family. 

Right around the same time this morning I read a post written by an Active Rain member, Kathy Nielsen titled "Be It Ever So Humble - There's No Place Like Home".  This post got me thinking about the true reason why we chose to represent Sellers and Buyers in the pursuit of fulfilling their dream of home ownership.  Is it about money?  Well, I suppose since we aren't independently wealthy, the answer would be "yes".  Is it solely about the money - "NO"!  Each transaction is important to us but our customer's well-being will always come before the money. 

Active Rain member Gary Waters post this morning gave us pause when he asked the question, "What would you do if "IT" went away today"?  Gary's post summed it all up for us in a really nice way. 

Yes Kathy, we're thankful to have a place we can call "HOME" and even if we had to lose a transaction due to an unforeseen issue, Gary, we know how we would answer your question about the "IT" called money and things. 

We also know how we would answer the question we have posed here;  "Do You Put People Before Money"?  Our answer is a resounding "YES" - What about you?

Warm and welcoming best describes this expanded Colonial style home in this quiet neighborhood of Bergenfield, New Jersey.  Walk around the corner to the children's park and watch the kids play on the swings.  Set on a professionally landscaped property with mature plantings and fully fenced yard.  If you like to entertain than this is the home for you!  When you greet your family and friends at the door, they will immediately feel the warmth and charm of this beautiful home.  The Living Room offers a brick Fireplace with wood mantel and freshly finished gleaming hardwood floors.  Walk through to the huge modern eat-in Kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and Center Island and gaze out the sliding glass doors to find the wonderful In-ground Swimming Pool.  This is no ordiinary home and once you see it, you'll know why it's the envy of the neighborhood!

Home Features:

• Priced at $552,000
• Living Room w/Fireplace
• Dining Room
• Huge Modern Eat-In Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances (included) 
• Master Bedroom w/Walk-In Closet
• Two additional Bedrooms
• Second Level Full Bath
• First Level Newer Powder Room
• Side entry to Fenced Yard
• Sliders off Kitchen leading to Terracotta Terrace
• In-ground Pool w/newer vinyl liner (4-9 feet deep)
• Screened Patio for warm Summer Evenings 
• Basement w/Family Room, Laundry Room & Utility area with extra large storage space
• Taxes - $10,929
• Property size - 100X100 - Professionally Landscaped with mature plantings
• One Car Attached Garage

Lisa Hammerstein, CRS, E-Pro Certified

Robert Hammerstein, Sales Specialist

(201)218-6802 Mobile

Re/Max Real Estate Associates 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit us at http://www.hammersteam.com/.

Call today for your appointment to see this home.  We're your Bergen County Real Estate Resource!

This post is a very special Thanks To Active Rain For The Opportunities!  The other day we received an e-mail from a writer for the New Jersey Realtor © Magazine.  She was working on a story that looks at how Realtors© are using social networking online during the course of business.  She asked if we would be available to do a short telephone interview that we might share our thoughts on the subject with her.

Of course we were thrilled to do the interview and share our thoughts.  The interviewer asked questions about what benefits we felt there were to networking.  Monetary?  Perhaps but not specifically.  Should there be a price tag on sharing with other professionals in our field or with the community of customers we serve?  Surely there is so much more to gain here on Active Rain.  We were happy to point out the following benefits with our interviewer: 

• Sharing Information & Ideas with Fellow Professionals
• Sharing Experiences & Support with our Fellow Professionals
• Sharing Local Information with the Customers we serve
• Sharing Local Content with the Customers we serve
• Developing Referral Relationships with Real Estate Professionals Across The Country

It was exciting to be interviewed by the real estate magazine and at the end of the interview, we asked how they found us.  Our interviewer pointed out that it was Active Rain!  So our Thanks To Active Rain For The Opportunities! 

We are thrilled to be a part of the experience and the opportunities!

180 Elder Avenue, Bergenfield, New Jersey 07621  Open House Sunday, April 22nd  11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Directions:  Prospect Avenue to River Edge Road

Stop by and see this show place!

Warm and welcoming best describes this expanded Colonial style home in this quiet neighborhood of Bergenfield, New Jersey.  Walk around the corner to the children's park and watch the kids play on the swings.  Set on a professionally landscaped property with mature plantings and fully fenced yard.  If you like to entertain than this is the home for you!  When you greet your family and friends at the door, they will immediately feel the warmth and charm of this beautiful home.  The Living Room offers a brick Fireplace with wood mantel and freshly finished gleaming hardwood floors.  Walk through to the huge modern eat-in Kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and Center Island and gaze out the sliding glass doors to find the wonderful In-ground Swimming Pool.  This is no ordiinary home and once you see it, you'll know why it's the envy of the neighborhood!

Home Features:

• $552,000
• Living Room w/Fireplace
• Dining Room
• Huge Modern Eat-In Kitchen
• Master Bedroom w/Walk-In Closet
• Two additional Bedrooms
• Second Level Full Bath
• First Level Newer Powder Room
• Side entry to Yard
• Sliders off Kitchen leading to Terracotta Terrace
• In-ground Pool w/newer vinyl liner (4-9 feet)
• Screened Patio
• Basement w/Family Room, Laundry Room & Utility area with extra large storage space
• Taxes - $10,929
• Property size - 100X100
• One Car Attached Garage

Lisa Hammerstein, CRS, E-Pro Certified

Robert Hammerstein, Sales Specialist

(201)218-6802 Mobile

Re/Max Real Estate Associates 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit us at http://www.hammersteam.com/.

Your Real Estate Resource!

This morning we awoke to the effects of a Noreaster that took it's best shot during the night.  It was the middle of the night when we noticed the electricity had gone out.  "Oh no" I thought to myself.  But fell back to sleep since there was clearly nothing I could do about it.  Upon getting out of bed, I slowly became aware of all of the simple things we take for granted in our day to day life.  In an effort to help those we serve, the following is our list on How To Keep Your Home Stocked For The Unexpected.

• Battery operated clock or watch should be kept on a nightstand
• Battery operated flashlight on a night stand as well
• A Coffee maker that can be used on the stove top
• Matches to start electrically ignited Stoves
• A portable radio that uses batteries so you can hear the news reports
• Batteries in all sizes for flashlights, etc.
• Keep cellphones charged at all times in the event of such emergencies
• Candles should be kept on hand
• Dried foods that can be consumed so that you don't have to keep opening the refrigerator
• Bottled Water should be kept on hand at all times for emergencies

In the event that you lose heat like we did, it's great if you have a Fireplace.  We're fortunate enough to have a Gas Fireplace that kept us warm until the electricity was restored.  Some people will keep generators on hand but these simple items are How To Keep Your Home Stocked For The Unexpected.

Part 3 in our Series of Pascack Valley, New Jersey Restaurants visits the town of Hillsdale.  Part I of our Series visited The Emerson Hotel and bid farewell to Fricke's Old Hook Inn.  in Part 2 we shared more of the convenient Eatery Stops the Pascack Valley town of Emerson has to offer.

The popular town of Hillsdale offers many choices with something sure to appeal to everyone!  Upon entering downtown Hillsdale, the first to catch your eye will probably be The Cornerstone Inn located at 84 Broadway.  Call (201)666-8688 for more information.   Here you can sit in a relaxed pub-style atmosphere and enjoy a sit down dinner with your family and friends. 

Head on down the street to 116 Broadway for some delicious Authentic Mexican Food at Cinco De Mayo.  Call (201)722-1172.  For more information.

But Don't stop now!

In the mood for some of that famous Starbucks?  At 126 Broadway you can sit and look out at the Park or read the papers.  No need for reservations here but for more information, call (201)664-2224.

Start the day off at 118 Broadway with some Hot Bagels from Ronnie's Hillsdale Hot Bagels & Cafe before catching your Train!  You can call them for today's specials at (201)664-4543.

If you're in the mood for a Pizza, check out Christos Pizzeria at 134 Broadway.  To order your pie today, call (201)666-1558.

 
Not enough choices to decide, you say?!  Next door at 138 Broadway is where you can get your fill of Chinese at Peking House.  Call them to see what's on the menu at (201)666-0868.

Who wants Ice Cream?!!!!Head around the corner if you're in the mood for some Ice Cream.

You'll find Friendly's Ice Cream Shop at 441 Hillsdale Avenue.  Call them for information (201)666-8522.

At 387 Washington Avenue in the Hillsdale Plaza, treat yourself to some scrumptious fine Italian dining at Bensi.  Call (201)722-8881 for today's specials.  Can't wait?  Call ahead and order your take-out selections. 

Sushi you say?  Well that can be found here in Hillsdale too at Matsu Sushi Grill - 140 Broadway.  Call (201)722-9388.

Is it a special night for a sit down affair?  Make your reservations at Cafe Capri - 343 Broadway.  Call ahead (201)664-6422 to get your special table. 

Last, but not least for Today's Series of Hillsdale Restaurants is one you won't want to miss as you are leaving Hillsdale.  At 456 Broadway stop in at Bella Campania and tell Chris (the Chef) that Bob sent ya'.   Chris will cook it the way you like it and you are sure to like it!   Call ahead (201)666-7700 to get today's specials or to order a Pie to pick up or deliver.  Thin Crust Pizza is the House Specialty!  Don't forget to try their Italian Pastries for desert.    Private parties or catering is also available. 

We'll be back for another series of Pascack Valley Restaurants but for now, click on the link below to take a tour of Hillsdale's Restaurants.

Warm and welcoming best describes this expanded Colonial style home in this quiet neighborhood of Bergenfield, New Jersey.  Walk around the corner to the children's park and watch the kids play on the swings.  Set on a professionally landscaped property with mature plantings and fully fenced yard.  If you like to entertain than this is the home for you!  When you greet your family and friends at the door, they will immediately feel the warmth and charm of this beautiful home.  The Living Room offers a brick Fireplace with wood mantel and freshly finished gleaming hardwood floors.  Walk through to the huge modern eat-in Kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and Center Island and gaze out the sliding glass doors to find the wonderful In-ground Swimming Pool.  This is no ordiinary home and once you see it, you'll know why it's the envy of the neighborhood!

Home Features:

• Priced at $552,000
• Living Room w/Fireplace
• Dining Room
• Huge Modern Eat-In Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances (included) 
• Master Bedroom w/Walk-In Closet
• Two additional Bedrooms
• Second Level Full Bath
• First Level Newer Powder Room
• Side entry to Fenced Yard
• Sliders off Kitchen leading to Terracotta Terrace
• In-ground Pool w/newer vinyl liner (4-9 feet deep)
• Screened Patio for warm Summer Evenings 
• Basement w/Family Room, Laundry Room & Utility area with extra large storage space
• Taxes - $10,929
• Property size - 100X100 - Professionally Landscaped with mature plantings
• One Car Attached Garage

Lisa Hammerstein, CRS, E-Pro Certified

Robert Hammerstein, Sales Specialist

(201)218-6802 Mobile

Re/Max Real Estate Associates 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit us at http://www.hammersteam.com/.

Call today for your appointment to see this home.  We're your Bergen County Real Estate Resource!

Most days, there is just So much to do and so little time! We hit 50,000 points today here on Active Rain !  Here's How We Did It:

• Consistently Blogging about our Experiences in the World of Real Estate
• Write about the Communities we serve to post to Localism
• Go out armed with our Camera at all times to capture those communities in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County
• We keep an eye on the Market Conditions several times a day
• Read, read, read any of the posts or as many of them from the 1,000's of Active Rain Members
• Make Blog Comments regularly so that those members know that we read their posts
• Share our Listings with the Active Rain Community & the World by posting them here on the Rain
• Post and read on the varioius Groups 

Being a member of the Active Rain Network reminds me of my childhood experiences of being at The Fair!  There was so much to do and it seemed like there was never enough time to do it all.  We love to visit the Active Rain Network and see what all of our friends are Blogging about.  So much sharing of great ideas and information.  We hit 50,000 points today by doing all of the above.   I think we'll just keep going and hope to join the 100k Club in the future!