Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Do you know what you want in a home?

There are any number of factors that can come into play when you are searching for a new home. In addition to knowing what you want in your new home, it’s also important to consider which factors you can be more flexible on as buying a new home often involves a degree of compromise.


For example, if you want to live in a specific location, discuss why you want to live in that neighborhood and consider if there are similar areas that offer the same benefits. How important is the size of your home? Are you looking for three bedrooms... four bedrooms? Do you want a den or home office? What about redecorating or remodeling? Do you have room in your budget for that?

These are just a few of the questions that can arise during the process of looking for and purchasing a new home. If you have any questions, call me on my cell, 201-615-5353, or visit my website SusanLaskinRealtor.com.

Visit my website PascackValleySoldHomeReports.com to learn what every home in the Pascack Valley Sold for over the past year!

Read more of my Pascack Valley Real Estate Blogs!
  • Take A Walking Tour of Historic Central River Vale! - The River Vale Public Schools & River Vale Historic Preservation Commission are presenting a Walking Tour of Historic Central River Vale! read the rest of this blog!
  • Another Home Sold by Susan Laskin! (The Pascack Valley's #1 Realtor!) - For more information on the local Real Estate Market...
  • Thinking of Moving to Park Ridge? - Park Ridge is a beautiful town located in the Pascack Valley region of Bergen County. With an excellent school system and close proximity to New York City, it's a wonderful place to call home... read the rest of this blog!
  • Curb Appeal - How it can improve your home for sale! - Tips For Sellers, A Real Estate update for The Pascack Valley! - Your Front Yard! This will undoubtedly the first impression of your home for most prospective buyers. So why wait until just before you put your home on the market to improve it? read the rest of this blog!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Take a Walking Tour of Historic Central River Vale!

This Saturday, November 15th the River Vale Public Schools & River Vale Historic Preservation Commission are presenting a Walking Tour of Historic Central River Vale! Walk for a little over 2 miles and learn about the town's rich history from a local River Vale historian! For more information, visit the River Vale Town Website!

Learn more about the town of River Vale from my website SusanLaskinRealtor.com

Looking for River Vale Real Estate? Look no further. Browse through my feature homes right here!

Read some of my other Pascack Valley Real Estate Blogs!

Monday, November 10, 2008

Buying Land & New Construction!… Pascack Valley Real Estate Tips!

Many homeowners face a difficult decision when deciding whether to put an addition on your home or move up to a bigger house. What’s your budget for remodeling? How big of an addition are you looking for? What are there local zoning ordinances? Read more…!

So now that you’ve decided to purchase a bigger house, should you buy brand new construction or should you purchase an existing home? New homes can offer lower maintenance costs, builder’s warranties, new appliances… read more!

Or maybe you want to purchase land and design the home of your dreams! Have you spoken with an architect and a zoning expert yet? Before you can start building, you need to be aware of the zoning regulations, the dimensions of the home, the materials needed… read more!

Read more of my Real Estate Tips here! Visit my website SusanLaskinRealtor.com for all of your Bergen County Real Estate needs!


Read more of my Pascack Valley Real Estate Blogs!

  • What's Going On In Montvale? Located in the northern section of the Pascack Valley, the wonderful town of Montvale is home to some lovely corporate campuses and tree shaded streets. read the rest of this blog!
  • What's Going On In The Township Of Washington? The Township of Washington is a lovely town in the Pascack Valley that is named after George Washington, our country’s first President. The town boasts an exellent school system, recreational programs at the local parks... read the rest of this blog!
  • 2008 Election Past - New Focus On Revived Pascack Valley Real Estate Market! - Now that our Presidential Election is over, many financial wizards in our country are looking to the future, and seeing a revival of our economy, and in particular the housing market... read the rest of tihs blog!
  • Thinking of Moving to River Vale? - The lovely Pascack Valley town of River Vale is a wonderful place to live! The town that I have called home for over 25 years is filled with small town charm, tree-shaded streets and a fantastic town center... read the rest of this blog!


Thursday, November 6, 2008

What's Going on in Montvale?

Located in the northern section of the Pascack Valley, the wonderful town of Montvale is home to some lovely corporate campuses and tree shaded streets. Complete with the top rated Pascack Hills High School & a wonderful town center filled with dining and wonderful shopping, Montvale is a wonderful place to call home!

Here are some examples of what goes on in Montvale!


Library Hosts Sherlock Homes! – On November 9th at 3pm the Montvale town library will be presenting a tale in the style of a vintage radio broadcast similar to the Sherlock Holmes radio series on NBC that premiered in the 1930s. Learn more about this event from the town website!
Read the October 2008 Borough Newsletter courtesy of the Montvale website!

A Greener Montvale! – Pilot Bus Program to start… read more!

Montvale & other Pascack Valley area Real Estate


Read more of my River Vale Real Estate Blogs

  • What's going on in the Township of Washington - Here's an example of the township's small town charm! The local library is hosting a number of movie showings on Thursday afternoons. Read the rest of this blog!

  • River Vale Real Estate - It's All In The Numbers! - So many real estate blogs give lists of numbers..with absolutely no indication of what these numbers actually mean! Over recent months, there has been what is called in the profession, an "oversupply of inventory," meaning that there were too many homes on the market. Read the rest of this blog!

  • Thinkin of Moving to River Vale? - The lovely Pascack Valley town of River Vale is a wonderful place to live! The town that I have called home for over 25 years is filled with small town charm, tree-shaded streets and a fantastic town center... Read the rest of this blog!

  • Even though the summer is winding down... - The Pascack Valley local community & municipalities are keeping things hot!
    Looking for some new exercise ideas? River Vale is now hosting Adult Fitness Classes for those interested in Yoga & Pilates... Read the rest of this blog!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

New Focus On Revived Pascack Valley Real Estate Market


Now that our Presidential Election is over, many financial wizards in our country are looking to the future, and seeing a revival of our economy, and in particular the housing market.

The Pascack Valley of Bergen County is recognized as offering... read the rest of this blog!

Browse through my featured River Vale Real Estate!

Learn more about me from Real Estate Network Group!

Read more of my Pascack Valley Real Estate Blogs!
  • Price Slashed - Amazing River Vale Value - Opportunities rarely present themselves! Here’s a chance for you to move into a large Center Hall Colonial on a Cul de Sac location in Northern River Vale! Read the rest of this blog!
  • Hillsdale New Jersey in a new light - The town of Hillsdale has made the "Watercolor Vieiws of Hillsdale" available via the town website. Read the rest of this blog!
  • Real Estate Tips & Helpful Information - Market Analysis – Do you know what your home is worth in today’s market? Do you have to spend money to find out? Read the rest of this blog!
  • About The Pascack Valley Area - While I love helping buyers & sellers reach their goals Pascack Valley Real Estate goals, I also very much enjoy offering up information on Pascack Valley living as well! Read the rest of this blog!

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Thinking of Moving to Park Ridge?

Park Ridge is a beautiful town located in the Pascack Valley region of Bergen County. With an excellent school system and close proximity to New York City, it's a wonderful place to call home.

To learn more about the wonderful town of Park Ridge, click here! Visit the Park Ridge School System here (includes Eastbrook Elementary, Westridge Elementary, Park Ridge Middle School & Park Ridge High School).

Read more of this blog right here!

Learn More About Pascack Valley Real Estate!

Read through more of my Bergen County & Pascack Valley Real Estate blogs!

  • Pascack Valley Community News - River Vale's Octoberfest is almost here! Filled with vendors, games, & all sorts of activities for children and adults alike, it's something that River Vale & other Pascack Valley residents look forward to each year. read the rest of this blog!
  • Hillsdale New Jersey in a New Light - The town of Hillsdale has made the "Watercolor Vieiws of Hillsdale" available via the town website. read the rest of this blog!
  • 1st Public Open House for this Brand New Listing! - You just missed this Open House! Call me, Susan Laskin, on my cell for your private showing! 201-615-5353. 196 Lexington Ave in Westwood ($) is a lovely 3 bedrom Colonial with an inviting front porch, spacious rooms and an open flow. read the rest of this blog!
  • What's The Secret in the Pascack Valley Real Estate Market? - While other markets are floundering, we folks in the Pascack Valley of Bergen County are fortunate that Buyers have recognized that this is an exceptional place to live! Homes are indeed selling. I just listed and sold Russel Snow Drive in River Vale to a young couple, coming from a condo rental, who are now in their beautiful new home! read the rest of this blog!
  • Where Did Prices Go In September? - Want to know where Pascack Valley Real Estate prices went in September of 2008? Well look no further, the September Sold Homes Report is here! In this report, I detail every home that sold in the Pascack Valley during the month of September... read the rest of this blog!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Pascack Valley Real Estate Tips – Selling Your Home!

Buyer’s Market or Sellers Market? If you’re thinking of selling your home, there are a number of factors that will play a role in determining the price of your home. This current condition of the market in your specific area is an example of one of these factors. Read more…

Light & Bright is for the best! Are the drapes closed? Are there trees & shrubs blocking the sunlight from coming in certain rooms? Dark houses may seem less appealing to prospective buyers. As part of your preparations to market your home, trying to maximize the light in your home should be taken into consideration. Read more…

Read more of my Real Estate Tips!

Read more of my Pascack Valley Real Estate blogs:
  • Pascack Valley Real Estate - New Listing - 3 Bedrooom Colonial!: ($387,950) Lovely 3 bedroom Colonial with inviting front porch..beautiful hardwood floors in living room... read this blog!
  • PascackValleySoldHomesReport.com - Here I outline (in pdf. format) all the Pascack Valley Real Estate that has sold over roughly the last year! I include the location, type of house, number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, the listing price, the selling price & more! Remember, a wise buyer or seller is an educated one! ...read this blog!
  • What's Going on in Emerson? - Thinking of moving to Emerson, New Jersey? The town is full of small town charming and a wonderful town center filled with shopping and great dining! ... read this blog!
  • Another Pascack Valley Home Sold by Susan Laskin (Pascack Valley's #1 Realtor!) - Another wonderful Pascack Valley home sold! Are you thinking of selling your home? Do you know how much your home is worth in today's market? ...read this blog!

Another Home Sold by Susan Laskin (Pascack Valley's #1 Realtor!)

Another Wonderful Pascack Valley Home Sold by Susan Laskin, the Pascack Valley's #1 Realtor for 2007 & 2008 to date! Do you know how much your home is worth? Call me on my cell for your Free Market Analysis! 201-615-5353.

This 6 Year New Center Hall Colonial is an absolutely wonderful light & bright home that boasts Great Curb Appeal, 2 Story Entry, Huge Master Suite, Open Floor Plan, Finished Basement, Fenced in Yard and located on a beautiful cul de sac.

Click here for more information on this home including sale price, location, details & photos.

Click here to see some featured Pascack Valley Real Estate!

Learn more about me from Real Estate Network Group!

Read more of my Pascack Valley Real Estate Blogs: