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Bergen county news with an emphasis on aspects affecting real estate, residency and community issues.

Tenafly Limits Parking Time
Edgewater May Delay Again a Property Revaluation
Bergen County Towns Receive State Aid
Bergen County chooses its leaders
Bergen County mall makeover

Tenafly Limits Parking Time

The mayor of Tenafly and its borough council finally voted on a new plan, by which parking would be limited on certain portions of the residential streets only. The plan in the proposed solution for many Tenafly residents’ complains about an increase in the number of parked cars. The areas of Bliss, Elm, Oak and Engle streets will have three-hour parking limitations.

However not all is rosy if the plan takes effect. Both commuters and residents or Tenafly are already concerned that there aren’t enough parking spaces for people who use public transportation. Many also complained that Engle Street being a large thoroughfare must not have these parking regulations. The parking regulations on Engle Street still need to be approved by county officials, as sections of Engle are county property also.

Edgewater May Delay Again a Property Revaluation

A real estate property revaluation in Bergen County’s Edgewater can be postponed for the second time, if the New Jersey state Department of Taxation gives the necessary orders, as the county tax board voted in favor of giving Edgewater another extension. If this occurs then the new property values will not be used for the purpose of calculating taxes until 2008. However the approval for this need to come from the state and the borough is still waiting to hear the verdict on the new extension.

New developments in progress were cited to be the reason behind borough officials seeking the delay in assessments. They added that they wanted to ensure full value. Physical inspections of homes and businesses are complete; however projects under construction still need to be assessed.

A property revaluation was supposed to take place in Edgewater when the state of New Jersey and Bergen county board of taxation ordered one to be effective in 2006. The last revaluation of Edgewater took place in 1999, and the community has been growing at a fast pace since then. However matters turned when an extension was provided to complete the revaluation in 2006 and make the results effective from the year 2007.

Bergen County Towns Receive State Aid

Two towns in Bergen County, along with Passaic County, have received their much-needed Christmas gifts early. Edgewater and Ridgefield will now get extraordinary state aid to help them avoid high property tax hikes this year. This additional state money of $18 million approximately has been granted by the state Department of Community Affairs. The borough of Ridgefield received $200,000 while Edgewater received $350,000. Passaic County however received the biggest piece of the pie at $1.5 million.

This kind of aid is handed out in extreme cases when municipalities are unable to render proper community services without an increase in property tax rate. In times when New Jersey is facing elevated property taxes and tax rates, the program offers relief and a fillip to the struggling municipalities.

Bergen County chooses its leaders

Bergen county residents unseated five mayors in the region, As elections progress. In the region of Closter Mayor Fred Pitofsky lost to Councilwoman Sophie Heymann. While Pitofsky stated he was shocked at this loss, Republican Heymann stated that people had realized that it was time for change and had voted for a more dynamic person in the mayor’s seat. This was the second time in four years that the two had contended for the seat.

River Vale opted for council veteran Joseph Blundo over current Mayor George Paschalis. Many felt that the efforts of Paschalis micromanaging the township affairs may have caused this. The main issue of contention had been regarding the 99-acre Bergen Hills golf course. Paschalis had fought a Federal Aviation Administration plan to reroute air traffic and keep the space open. Opponents also felt that some infrastructure projects like revamping downtown area were expensive affairs and may have led people to unseat him.

In Ramsey, Mayor Richard Muti remained on ‘no comment’ after he lost to the council president Christopher Botta

Bergen County mall makeover

Residents of Bergen County can now look forward to a new look for the Bergen mall. Full-scale makeover of the Bergen mall in Paramus will soon happen from spring next year. Vornado Realty Trust, which owns the project, received complete approval for the $171 million worth makeover for the mall. The borough’s zoning board also gave unanimous approval to the project.

The mall would be renamed as the Bergen Town Center. Work is scheduled to begin in March next year and renovations will first take place on the west side of the property. The renovations are slated to increase the area of the property from 1.2 million to 1.5 million square feet. The plan also includes 4339 parking spaces that would allow for more vehicles.

While developers are excited about the project, residents in the neighborhood are a little skeptical about such a huge construction is too big for their neighborhood. Also the builder needs certain other small approvals from the board regarding signages and other elements.

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Luxury housing development in Alpine and Demarest
Tenafly residents to receive Homestead rebate checks
Tenafly gets the 2007 SID Challenge Grant
Golf and homes go together
Real estate organization closes down

Luxury housing development in Alpine and Demarest

One of the biggest deals in Demarest and Alpine real estate has been the sale of the $58 million worth Frick estate.. Sold to Richard Kurtz of Alpine, this estate is now in for some luxury housing development. The 60 acre stretch of land currently houses a large mansion, gardens, carriage house, a private pond and an aviary. For Kurtz who mainly invests in middle income apartment complexes along the East Coast, the deal has been a good one. When he had initially purchased the estate he had plans to divide it individual estates for luxury housing. Kurtz also recalls the great difficulty with which the Frick family had to be brought together and how the paperwork dragged for seventeen months, not to mention the fourteen approvals required from the state Department of Environmental Protection. The development plans for the region are also quite lavish. For example, on a five acre area, Kurtz plans to develop a 27,000 square foot house complete with a movie theater, indoor basketball court, a conservatory and much more. The asking price for such a property would be approximately $40 million. The luxury housing plans are lavish, even for an area of Alpine‘s stature and it is revealed that if all goes as planned then Kurtz could make sales worth a $100 million.

Tenafly residents to receive Homestead rebate checks

Owners of Tenafly real estate in Bergen County can now receive Homestead rebate checks. On September 15, 2007, the Department of Taxation mailed over one million of these checks to the suitable residents. This included people who were under the age of 65 years and were not blind or disabled. The rebate checks for the year 2006 can be expected to be received by residents who filed their applications by August 15, 2007. However, residents who filed after the mentioned deadline can expect to receive their checks or direct deposits in this month. Homeowners in Tenafly, who have not yet applied for rebate, have time up till October 31, 2007 to do so. Rebates can be filed for through phone or online. The percentage of rebate offered would depend on the income of the eligible residents.

Tenafly gets the 2007 SID Challenge Grant

Residents and business owners in Tenafly now have a reason to celebrate. The Office of Smart Growth, NJ Department of Community Affairs, has been awarded the 2007 SID Challenge Grant. Funds from this grant will be used for professional planning assistance in Tenafly’s business development committee. The Tenafly chamber of commerce would utilize the amount to study the suitability of downtown Tenafly improvement district. Residents are business owners operating in Tenafly can also be a part of the project. Participation in the development committee can be accessed by filling up a simple form available at the Tenafly borough site. The participants would form part of the business development committee which would work for Tenafly’s downtown development.

Golf and homes go together

New statistics by the National Association of Realtors reveal that one third of home purchase decisions are based on the proximity of the housing to a golf course. The National Golf Foundation also revealed that golf communities are experiencing a never before growth. Today many people are hooked to the game, and to add to that, approximately 70% of golf courses include the option of housing. While many people opt for these houses, statistics also reveal that only 20% of these residents actually play the game. While initially golf used to be a rich man’s game, today people across classes are addicted to the game. This can be seen from the kind of housing communities around golf courses. Residential developments include housing that caters to both the affordable and middle class segments. Besides this, housing suitable for affluent classes of people is also readily available. For those seeking to buy a house close to a golf course, experts suggest that it is best to consider the pros and cons before stepping in.

Real estate organization closes down

The slowing housing market in Bergen County and the neighboring regions has slowed operations for many housing brokerage firms. One such firm is the Foxtons, a discount realtor that worked on the basis of commissions for home brokerage. However after the housing market in United States slowed down, the firm shut down its operations in the United States. Officials from the organization reported that the housing market was facing a sharp decline leaving the company with no liquidity to operate and no options but to close down its US operations. Over 360 employees were noted to be laid off. As per the National Association of Realtors, this decline is noted to be the first one on a national scale, since the Great Depression. As per the Realtors Group of Chicago, existing home sales will decline 8.6% in 2007. While the closure of Foxtons may sound the danger signal for other realtor firms, some real estate agents state that it is not the case. Foxtons paid employees a 3% commission along with a fixed salary. Agents from other real estate firms work only on the basis of commission which is at 6%.

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March 2009 – week 3 Issue

New homes construction may become reality for Bergen County
Events in Bergen County
Demarest property to be used as office
Optimism with new housing projects
Job losses cited as main reason for fall of home prices

New homes construction may become reality for Bergen County

Development of approximately 800 homes in Bergen County may take place in the near future, if a developer wins the case presented to the public. Developers Linque HC Partners have applied for amendment of the Highland Cross Redevelopment plan and their case is being heard before the public at the Rutherford Borough Hall on March 31, 2009. This hearing will help the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission decide whether it must or must not lift the ban on homes that currently applies to the 28 acre stretch known as the Highlands cross. It will also allow the developers to construct many homes, approximately 450 hotel rooms and also have approximately 920,000 sq ft of retail space. However officials state that there is much more to the project than meets the eye. The land in question was previously a sewage treatment site and has only been partially remediated so far. More cleaning needs to be done to make the region safe for people to live in and meet standards set by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Events in Bergen County

Health relevant events are a regular feature at the Holy Name Hospital of Teaneck which has now planned out many more events for over the coming months. For example March 26, 2009 has been marked for bariatric surgery and residents of Teaneck can find all the information they need on this method of weight loss surgery. The expert panel will also discuss the various ill effects of obesity, the procedure of bariatric surgery and also the benefits and risks involved in surgery on that Thursday from 7pm to 9pm. Many can also benefit from the ‘Hypnosis for smoking’ seminar that will be conducted on March 31st, again at the holy name hospital. The 2 hour session from 7pm to 9pm will use a range of behaviour modification techniques and hypnotic suggestions to help people quit smoking. Besides health related events, cultural events are a regular part of Bergen County living. Clinton Inn of Tenafly is also going to organize its ‘Gift of Music Scholarship benefit concert’ on March 29, 2009. Organized from 7pm onwards at the great ballroom of Clinton Inn, this event will raise funds to support approximately 20% of students who attend the Thurnauer School of scholarship.

Demarest property to be used as office

A new property in Demarest will be purchased by the borough council in order to ease out from its situation of a space crunch. The property in question will be purchased next to the current location of the borough hall. The property currently has a colonial house that stretches over the 7800 sq feet region. Borough officials stated that the house will be redesigned so that it meets the office needs of the borough. Renovations will be done keeping in mind the requirements of office which include relocation of the health department, providing spaces for the senior center and space for display and storage of records of the Demarest Historical society. Other uses of the building would be to provide storage space for borough documents that mainly include files and records of the police department facilities. Various plans for renovation have been outlined to include a sitting area with benches and amenities to make the home handicapped-accessible. Officials stated that acquiring the home would be useful for creating the much needed space for municipal offices. However renovation charges for the project have not been determined as yet. A public hearing is being planned on the project for April 6, 2009 to discuss further possibilities.

Optimism with new housing projects

While the housing market of Bergen County remains slow as ever, real estate experts show some optimism with new projects in Bergen County towns. For one, there are a range of government incentives available today for reviving the market. Thus while builders have been slow in constructing, and home buyers cautious in their dealings, these range of incentives may help boost the slow market. One example of this is low interest mortgages that can help various buyers with their down payments and closing costs. Grants and tax credits for first time home buyers are also other attractions to help seal the deal for many. Experts also added that various housing developments are also being planned with federal and state seed money. These developments can further improve the market scenario in times when housing is hard hit. Finally new housing projects today promise more attraction and better planning. Live where you work programs and mixed housing developments are few concepts that have attracted local professionals to purchase homes.

Job losses cited as main reason for fall of home prices

Home prices in North Jersey continue to fall over this quarter too. With prices falling at an average of 1% per month, real estate experts predict that home prices will go down at an annual rate of 9% for 2009. They cited that the main reason for this was job losses, a result of the economic crisis that continues to grip Bergen County and its neighborhood. Experts indicated that this is an increase as compared to the fall of home prices in North Jersey by 8% statewide in 2008. As many homebuyers wait for home prices to fall further, experts state that waiting too long may cause many to lose benefits such as low mortgage rates. Statistics reveal that current mortgage rates stand at approximately five percent, and rise of even one percentage point may cause monthly payments for homes to go up by 9%.

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The future of golf project in Bergen County is uncertain
Salaries rise for Bergen officials
Prosperous employers in Bergen County
Abandoned properties in Hackensack
The right to park in Teaneck

Bergen County Golf Project’s Future is Uncertain

The plan to transform landfills into a luxurious green golf course by the EnCap Golf Holdings project has an uncertain future, after the state Department of Community Affairs raised questions about financing for planned golf communities in the areas of Lyndhurst and Rutherford.

Officials in three towns of southern Bergen County expressed concern over the uncertainty as this their financial future is at stake with the plan. If the taxpayer-backed development was disapproved, it could cost much to the townships. The mayor of North Arlington stated that his township would lose approximately $800 million, if the project fails. He added that if the state was deciding to back off it must inform them well in time to allow for alternative plans.

Bergen County Officials’ Salaries Rise

Bergen County freeholders approved a rise of 15 percent for County Executive Dennis McNerney. This hike happens to be the first of its kind for the county executive’s office since 2001 and will now make his salary $129,626. An 8 percent rise in salary was also approved for the appointed department heads, a figure which would boost their pay to $116,690. The public did not pass any comment on these raises before the vote was taken.

Bergen County Employers Prosper

Employers in Bergen County have a higher likelihood to hire employees during the first quarter of 2007, says a national survey conducted by Manpower Inc. Statistics revealed that 41% of employers in Bergen County stated that they expected to hire during the January to March period. This was a huge figure compared to 14% firms hiring in the state and 23% employers hiring throughout the country. The areas where Bergen County employees can expect a boost were noted to be transportation, finance, insurance, real estate, public services and education.

Abandoned properties in Hackensack

Over 27 residential and commercial properties in Hackensack have now been deemed as ‘abandoned’, under a new ordinance called the ‘Abandoned Property rehabilitation act’. The ordinance, passed in 2006, says that municipalities have the right to seize abandoned properties, if the owners do not fix them up.

Hackensack is the first town in North Jersey to adopt the ordinance. From now on, as per this law, any building which has been unoccupied for over six months, has been declared a nuisance, is in need of rehabilitation or has unpaid taxes in record will be considered. While the law has provided the city the right to take over a property after notifying mortgage lenders and lien holders, officials are still not much planned for court challenges.

Various communities throughout New Jersey have introduced similar laws and many state that it helps to remove unkempt buildings and helps to control problems like decreasing property values, crime and arson. However critics feel that such a law is an infringement upon the property rights of owners.

The right to park in Teaneck

Residents in Teaneck strongly opposed a plan that would put parking spaces in the township park. The plan, proposed by a New Milford restaurant, suggests the Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn has outgrown its existing parking lot, and thus proposes a 42-space parking across the street and in Teaneck’s Brett Park, across the border.

Over 60 concerned residents attended the meeting held to discuss the development and put forth their viewpoints. Many stated that parks were for open space and for wildlife. On the other hand, parking at the Brett Park would help residents of Riverview Avenue find parking spaces.

The process of approval may take some time as the park is protected by the state Green Acres program and state approval is mandatory. Also the process will require for a land swap where the developer has to agree to protect another piece of land or offer money for open land purchases.

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June 2009 – week 1 Issue

Tenafly establishes a new farmers market
Teaneck goes solar
Tour of architect’s work in Bergen County
Events in Bergen County
Bogotá, Teaneck plan to merge police department

Tenafly establishes a new farmers market

Besides luxury real estate, Tenafly is now all set to offer luxury food too. With the establishment of the farmers market, this township is all set to cater to everyone’s need for fresh food. Fruits and vegetables will be displayed in the stalls of the open air farmers market from Sunday, June 7, 2009. Besides the above, a honey maker, a baker and a cheese maker will also showcase their goods. The project which will help tap the local potential of Tenafly will also encourage the participation of local businesses in areas other than food. Businesses can thus display their wares by contacting the office booth set up at Tenafly Nature center or at the open air market. The nine vendors who have signed into the project state that the vegetables on display will be plucked the night before and thus be the freshest ever. Officials also added that most of the fruits and vegetables in display would have been produced in the 200 mile radius of the Tenafly region. The farmers market will currently operate at the parking lot which is located in the corner of the Washington Street and Tenafly Road. The market will operate only on Sundays between the months of June and November. More details on the project can be taken from www.tenaflyfarmersmarket.com.

Teaneck goes solar

After many towns turned their efforts into making their surroundings more eco-friendly, now it’s the turn of Teaneck. In new developments, officials of the township decided to install solar panels at the Richard Rodda community center and at Fire Station 3. Expected to cost approximately $615,000, experts opined that this will provide a major boost in saving energy costs and will also help promote conservation. While part of the funds are expected to be generated from the available state grant money, some funds will also come from the Federal stimulus money available. Installation costs then that will be borne by the township will be approximately $250,000. These funds are expected to be generated through the sales of bonds by the township. Project consultants, Metro Energy Solutions estimate that given the current times, the project is quite viable and will save approximately $9200 in annual energy costs. Also as per business development experts, the township can also sell the excess solar energy to public utilities in the form of Solar Renewable Energy Certificates.

Tour of architect’s work in Bergen County

Bergen County luxury homes are respected not just for their modern day amenities and good neighborhoods but also for their style of architecture. One work that is much appreciated by architects and home owners alike is the Norman style housing provided by Carl Kemm Loven, an architect of New Jersey. Approximately 20 architects from different parts of the state came together in an effort to preserve these fairytale homes that are present across Bergen County towns. In times when single homes are fast being torn down to be replaced by apartments or trendy buildings, many architects opined that the work of people like Loven brought in warmth, balance, proportion and livability into his construction. Also with much attention to detail, Loven never seemed to have compromised with his work. In order to preserve the work done by this architect, a section of the state chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) toured various homes last month. The tour was sponsored by the Architects League and was preceded by a power point presentation and a well illustrated brochure.

Events in Bergen County

If there is any information you need about diabetes, then the health fair titled ‘Everything you wanted to know about diabetes’ is just for you. Conducted by the Holy Name Hospital of Teaneck, this event will be held on 3rd June 2009. A panel of experts from the team will answer queries about different treatments, control strategies and also show how new devices of diabetes check and control work. More events at the hospital include the ‘Guys night out’ which will be held on June 11, 2009. This event conducted mainly for men will promise fun while offering tips on health and fitness also. Demonstrations on exercise specific activities like grilling equipment, bicycling and Harley riding will also be conducted. The hospital also promises fun, food and a lucky draw to make the event exciting.

Bogotá, Teaneck plan to merge police department

A new merger of police departments in Bogotá and Teaneck is on the cards, as the two towns plan to combine resources for cutting costs and improving services. In this regard, members of both the councils will apply for a state grant for a feasibility study to understand the viability of the project. Representing approximately one-third of a borough’s total budget, shared services in the police department can help bring down taxes to a large extent. However both police chiefs stated that they needed sufficient feasibility data before they could comment on the viability of this project. While over 20 grants have been awarded across the state for merging police departments of various towns, this move is still new to Bergen County. Here few towns have discussed the possibility but none have implemented it so far. The main drawbacks have been obstacles from unions, political troubles and also resistance from residents who prefer their own police departments. Still officials of Bogotá and Teaneck are hopeful that the large cost savings

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February 2009 – week 3 Issue

Best of Bergen 2009
Luxury housing market struggles
Stately homes in Alpine
Sailing through crisis with shared services
Centuria still in trouble at Fort Lee

Best of Bergen 2009

The list for Best of Bergen 2009 is already up. Drawn up by the premier magazine 201.net, this lists brings forth an exciting mix of food, beverages, hotels and other hangouts from across the county. The vote for Bergen’s best kept secret goes to the Glen Rock digital photo which continues to give its customers intricately designed cards for all occasions. The butterfly bake shop in Tenafly and the Sweet Avenue Bake Shop, also of Tenafly were tied up for the position of best bakery. For those who like to dine out, Campania of Fair Lawn, Mr. Wok of Tenafly and Lotus Café of Hackensack were voted for Best Bergen Restaurants. Among these, Campania of Fair Lawn was noted for its excellent offering of Italian food in a home style friendly environment while Mr. Wok gives the best hot and sour soup ideal in winter months. The places for best brunch and best burger go to Shelly’s café of Teaneck and Noah’s ark restaurant and Deli, again of Teaneck. A more detailed list can further be availed at the site.

Luxury housing market struggles

While the housing market continues to be at an all time low, there continue to be many luxury homes selling at high prices. One such home is the luxury home of Franklin Lakes, located in Bergen County. This home was noted to sell for a record sum of $1,968,000. Adding the home buyer’s premium of 6% (charged for auctioned properties) will make the home cost $2.1 million. While this amount was much more than the minimum bid of $1.75 million it was much lower than the asking price of $3.5 million. The house was sold at an auction that was conducted by the firm David R Maltz and Co Inc of Plainview in New York. The luxury home stretches over an acre of property and comprises of 7000 sq ft of housing space. The home comes with a three car arae, six bedrooms, six baths, two powder rooms and also a wood paneled library. With a slow housing market, most luxury home builders are struggling to find buyers for luxury housing properties. While towns like Alpine still continue to sell luxury homes at good prices, towns such as Saddle River and Franklin Lakes still have to struggle to get the right buyers.

Stately homes in Alpine

For those seeking a stately home in Alpine, this town has quite a few options to choose from. While the price range is on the higher side, one can expect to live a luxury life in stately mansions. One can also expect the best neighborhood on offer. One interesting home on sale in Alpine is a three bedroom and one and half bath colonial mansion. This home has a tiled entry and also comes with a garage that can fit up to four cars. With an asking price of over $450,000, this home also has a tiled eat in kitchen and a dining room. Another home listed for higher prices is a five bedroom and four bath contemporary cedar construction. Listed at approximately $999,000, this home comes with hardwood floors, central vacuum and fireplace. It also has an in-ground heating pool and hot tub.

Sailing through crisis with shared services

As taxes loom their ugly large head on the various residents of Bergen County, and the economic crisis takes the nation spiraling downwards, many feel that cooperation could show the right way out of the bad situation. Few have set the process into practice, and examples of cutting costs through sharing services can be seen. For example, a few school districts are proposing to share services with their borough in order to cut costs. Services that are being proposed for sharing include information technology, cleaning, purchasing, insurance, building and even round maintenance. Few boroughs such as that of Harrington Park are even considering to merge their building department with that of Norwood and Northvale. Borough officials of various towns feel that any small move such as this would greatly benefit town residents. Many town residents also share the similar opinion that every single bit in saving can help the nation ease out of its crisis situation as quickly as possible.

Centuria still in trouble at Fort Lee

As investors try to recover $90 million in debt from the Centuria project, many are concerned that this mixed use development soon faces foreclosure. The project which began in Fort Lee over ran into high clean up costs by former owners who were the Town and County developers. The Bergen County sale now being planned will involve sale of the western half of the property. This region in itself will secure $31 million worth of debt for the owners. Approximately 7.9 acres will be sold from a total of 15.7 acres of Centuria at an auction. The Fort Lee property has had a long history of trouble that began during the 1970s when a developer had begun to buy up properties to form the large acreage. However his effort at that time had ended sadly as he was accused of bribing Fort Lee’s mayor at that time.

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• Additional Reports
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• Making the Move Easy on the Kids
• Six Ways To Beat The Stress Of Buying A Home
• Different Reasons to Own Your Own Home
• Things You Should Know about Moving
• When Selling a Home

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June 2009 – week 3 Issue

Park being developed in Alpine
Right time for first time home buyers
Play for a healthy Tenafly
Working towards a greener Bergen
New options for buying and selling homes
 

Park being developed in Alpine

Those looking for luxury Alpine homes will have a double blessing this season as along with good luxury house options, the neighborhood improves for the better. A former gas station in the region that was condemned since 2007 and has been an eyesore till now will soon be redesigned into a park. This will bring the number of parks in Alpine to three. In the settlement reached by the borough with the property owner and developer, $1.1 million will be paid to the latter for acquiring the property. Located at Closter Dock Road and Church Street, the gas station on this quarter acre of land has been demolished. Plans are now in place to add benches and a gazebo to the place. Playground equipment may however not be installed as the park is located close to a heavily traveled intersection and may thus be unsafe for children. Funds for the project will be obtained from the Green Acres funds ($300,000), county Open Space Trust funds ($250,000) and also from the municipal open space funds.

Right time for first time home buyers

Many real estate experts are of the opinion that the right time for first time buyers to purchase a home is now. Today the market conditions are completely feasible, reveals a study. There is a high inventory of homes, giving buyers much to choose from. Also along with low and competitive real estate prices, first time home buyers can also avail of a $8000 federal tax credit if they purchase their home during this time. Statistics also reveal that many first time home buyers are availing these opportunities. As per the National Association of Realtors, the first quarter of 2009 resulted in over 50% of total home purchases by first time buyers itself. At a figure of 455,000, many first time buyers are signing the dotted line if the house meets their specifications. Most buyers were noted to be looking at good move-in conditions, modern live-in conditions, minimal structural problems and fixer-uppers. Also as first time buyers usually do not invest in multi-million dollar homes, they are considering price ranges usually under the one million mark.

Play for a healthy Tenafly

In its efforts to raise funds for fighting breast cancer, the Knickerbocker country club and the EnglewoodField Club are now hosting the PFP charity tournaments. Also known as PINK (Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology and Knowledge) tournaments, the funds raised here will go towards increasing awareness about the disease. The tournaments are planned for Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Knickerbocker Country club in Tenafly. The events that begin at 7:30 am in the morning will include tournaments of golf 18 hole shotgun, golf 9 hole shotgun, tennis round robin and a raffle. Organizers will also provide a continental breakfast and lunch for all participants. Those interested in participating or attending can avail more information on the event from Arlene at (201) 784-9691. Other tournaments organized in the neighborhood include the 5th Annual Rusty Staub Celebrity Chefs and Friends golf tournament. Organized on 29th June, 2009, this tournament will be conducted at the Alpine country club in Demarest. Besides the tournament, the event will also include honoring a noted chef, a dine-around dinner, awards ceremony and live auction. More details on the event can be availed from (646) 292-1133.

Working towards a greener Bergen

In their efforts towards a greener environment, the state Department of Environmental Protection in New Jersey is now accepting applications for its Local Government Greenhouse Gas Reduction Grant Program. As per this $2.5 million program, projects which will achieve a good degree of reduction in gas emissions will be provided funds. Entities who can apply for these funds include local and county governments, county colleges, local colleges, municipal utilities authorities and also school districts. Funded by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, this program will fund projects that can measurably develop green infrastructure in Bergen County like rooftop gardens, reduce carbon emissions, reduce need for driving and encourage conservation through public participation. Aimed to help fight changes in climate, this project will bring together local governments, regional entities, state agencies, educational institutions and also groups of interested citizens for one purpose. Putting together advances of information technology, business practices and human motivation, this project can have far reaching impact to protect the serious situation of global warming.

New options for buying and selling homes

In a scenario where it is becoming increasingly difficult to sell a house, people are now looking for new options. House swapping has thus emerged as the new mantra where many are opting to exchange their house for another one. Few websites are catering to this, whereby people are entering data like their address, likes and dislikes, and a few other details. Once two people find each other’s homes as the best option, they are swapping them. The number of such websites is slowly growing up and so is the number of homeowners seeking to swap properties. Interested homeowners are allowed to browse potential real estate properties for swapping by specifying the price range, number of baths and bedrooms and finally the city of choice. Many are also opting for this method while swapping their existing vacation homes for new ones. While swapping has its benefits, many users state that the flipside of the story also exists. For one it works out simpler to sell one’s home and move to another city. Secondly, swapping also limits the choice of homes one can select from.

Buy a Home in Bergen County

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• 14 Questions to ask a Realtor
• 5 Powerful Buying Strategies
• 9 Deadly Mistakes Home sellers Make
• Additional Reports
• How To Get Top Dollar In Any Market
• Making the Move Easy on the Kids
• Six Ways To Beat The Stress Of Buying A Home
• Different Reasons to Own Your Own Home
• Things You Should Know about Moving
• When Selling a Home

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July 2009 – week 1 Issue

July for Alpine residents
Good times for housing
4th July celebrated low key across Bergen towns
Storm hits Bergen County neighborhood
Housing project in Fort Lee
 

July for Alpine residents

July is the month for plenty of activities in Bergen County. Residents of Alpine can participate in the ‘Peanut leap cascade’ hike on July 12, 2009. This hike will take the participants across a two mile hike on moderate terrain. The hike promises impressive views of the region and many steep slopes, while the base of the Peanut leap cascade also has ruins of some beautiful sculpture work done by Mary Lawrence Tonnetti. This hike is being offered free of charge to those who keen on knowing more about their neighborhood. Events for children in Alpine include the ‘Sea Glass Hunt’ which is scheduled for July 18th, 2009 from 11am onwards. As sea glass is a unique natural phenomenon, this event will bring together children and allow for a one hour expedition at the beach, during which participants will look for sea glasses. The one mile trek will be on easy terrain and the tour will be guided by an expert from the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. Those interested in participating in any of the two events can gather more information from the Palisades Interstate Park Commission of Alpine by contacting (201) 768-1360.

Good times for housing

Real estate experts state that the good times for housing may come soon, as home sales were seen to go up a little. As per statistics, the sales of previously occupied homes were noted to go up by a small margin from the month of April to May 2009. While this is not a strong indicator of recovery in the housing market, optimists hope that this signals that the good times will soon be back. To add to this, the National Association of Realtors also indicated that home sales increased by 2.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.77% in May 2009. Real estate experts also added that as the market has become more of a buyer’s market with plenty of range and options, home sellers must work towards creating a good selling environment of their homes. In this regard, it is best to create a great first impression of their home through showcasing good interiors, modern amenities and minimal structural defects. Projecting the benefits of the neighborhood is also a great idea.

4th July celebrated low key across Bergen towns

Financial constraints in various towns of Bergen County have forced many residents to reduce their spending on fireworks. The fourth of July was thus a low-key affair across various towns. Officials of few towns like Fort Lee explained that by canceling the fireworks they could save amounts up to $29,000. This amount that was usually spent every year encompassed not just fireworks but also overtime for DPW and the police department. Officials added that fireworks were more of a luxury and could best be avoided in taxing times such as these. Taking this example few other towns have also cancelled their annual fireworks saying that while people will be disappointed, they will surely understand the seriousness of the situation. In Teaneck however the town will have an annual day parade as it always does. However given the current economic crunch, the event will be downsized. Officials added that however the show does promise its usual rides, food and gaming stalls. Officials hope to save approximately $7000 with all the cutbacks.

Storm hits Bergen County neighborhood

Residents of Bergen County experienced a great super-storm that felled hundreds of trees in the region and left many in a state of shock. This storm that took place on Tuesday, 8th July, 2009, produced winds at the speed of 60mph in a short span of ten minutes and many residents did not know what hit them. As various power lines were uprooted in the process, many residents also had to live without power till the storm calmed down. Utility crews almost spent the entire day clearing the mess left by the storm while residents hoped that the super-storm would not return. While many towns of Bergen County were affected, maximum impact was visible in the towns of Cresskill, Hillsdale, Rivervale and Woodcliff Lake. Huge trees and power cables were seen scattered across streets and many residents said that the region looked like a war zone. Experts added that the storm was known as a ‘supercell storm’ and was caused by a rotating updraft of warm air known as a mesocyclone. While the storm lasted for just fifteen minutes, its impact was very strong.

Housing project in Fort Lee

A mixed use complex comprising of residential units, shopping and business may soon become reality in Fort Lee as a new project gets underway. This project which is known locally as the Centuria site stretches over a long tract of land which is bounded by Lemoine Avenue on one side and Bruce Reynolds Boulevard on the other. The land has been an issue of contention for many years as the Town & County Developers were removed as official developers for the site in May 2008. This happened after the developers failed to pay property taxes of the region. Soon, TDC Fort Lee (affiliate of Tucker Development Corp, Illinois) also purchased the western region of the property of 7.9 acres for $1 million, assuming the debt of Town and County Developers for $32 million. Also the submission deadline for proposals has twice been extended.  While officials are not concerned about the double extensions of the deadline, they expressed more concern in getting the right developer for the project. Deadline for proposals has been extended to July 31, 2009. Officials will decide on a developer by 10h September, 2009 and a redevelopment agreement is expected to be signed by January 15th, 2010.

Buy a Home in Bergen County

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• 14 Questions to ask a Realtor
• 5 Powerful Buying Strategies
• 9 Deadly Mistakes Home sellers Make
• Additional Reports
• How To Get Top Dollar In Any Market
• Making the Move Easy on the Kids
• Six Ways To Beat The Stress Of Buying A Home
• Different Reasons to Own Your Own Home
• Things You Should Know about Moving
• When Selling a Home

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January 2009 – week 3 Issue

Home sales through private auctions
Bergen County homes find way out through foreclosures
Economic crisis affects the middle class
Campaign for Tenafly residents
Food news in Fort Lee

Home sales through private auctions

With the changing scenario of the housing market, many homes are now also being sold in auctions. Besides foreclosed properties that are being sold at sheriff auctions, many home sellers are turning to private auction houses. As per statistics of 2008, approximately $16.5 billion worth of housing has been sold through private auction houses. This mainly included residential sales, a figure that is expected to grow leaps and bounds in 2009. This anticipation comes with the $700 billion bailout plan, which brings the Federal Government into the home loan business making it inherit various REO properties. This includes Real Estate Owned homes that are owned by banks when they are not sold at foreclosures. In sheriff auctions too, most homes are purchased by professional investors due to issues of unpaid tax etc. many homes continue to remain unsold at sheriff auctions. With the influx of such homes, many are expecting private auction homes to enter the scene in a big way. While auctions may get potential home buyers good homes at less-than-expected prices, buyers need to be wary and informed too. While potential buyers will have chances to inspect the home, they usually do not have the option to get out of a deal once they have accepted the bid. Bidders also need to be extra careful while ascertaining home values before placing their bids.

Bergen County homes find way out through foreclosures

Statistics on housing revealed that the number of properties that faced foreclosures in 2008 were at an alarming double as compared to 2007. 62,000 properties of New Jersey faced foreclosure filing, which marked a rise in foreclosures by 180% in Bergen and Passaic counties. Through the nation also, the picture was bleak as 2.3 million properties were seen to be in some state of foreclosure in 2008. Home values were also noted to be coming down, and many families were noted to face the distress of a slow housing market. While Bergen County is faring better than others it had its share of foreclosures too and foreclosure filings in 2008 were reported to be approximately 3900. Foreclosure filings covers the number of cases from tendering a lender’s legal notice to borrower and a sheriff’s sale of property. While there are many foreclosure filings, good news is that many homeowners are able to come out of the sad situation. Plenty of assistance has been made available through mediation programs, loans to distressed home owners and also citizen action groups.

Economic crisis affects the middle class

While the rich upper class has not been much affected with the housing crisis and luxury homes continue to sell in that segment, people most affected are seen to belong to the middle class. This segment is seen to be the worst hit and statistics reveal that most of these families now live on economic margins. Charity organizations like the Center for Food Action in Englewood and Bergen County’s United Way report that many middle class clients who had once made donations are now coming to them for aid. Also while there were just 24 visits from five of Bergen’s wealthiest neighborhoods in 2007, today that figure has shot up to 130. In the region of Alpine, approximately 65 people were serviced by the Center for Food Action while 32 were serviced from Englewood. Few of these people have lost money in the real estate market, while many others have lost jobs due to the ongoing economic crisis.

Campaign for Tenafly residents

A public information campaign will soon begin in Tenafly to inform its residents about the different rail options available to them. Details of the diesel powered train and light rail will be provided to the residents to help them understand the benefits of both these options. Information will be made available on Tenafly’s website, through newsletters, local cable channels and also through community presentations. Officials state that both these forms of transport have its own benefits and disadvantages. Light rail can transport approximately 24,000 passengers as compared to diesel rail which can transport only 8000. However the diesel rail will cost much lesser at $620 million, than extending the Bergen light rail extension, costs of which are estimated to be around $800 million. A public meeting will be held at the end of the campaign and may comprise of NJ Transit officials and legislators on their panel. In the meantime a draft environmental impact statement examining the various plans is also being considered. Currently only one freight line runs through Tenafly and residents will greatly benefit with a mass transport service.

Food news in Fort Lee

Residents of Fort Lee can look forth to enjoying food at the recently opened Greek restaurant, Santorini Taverna. Opened at the former location of the 2020 Restaurant and Bar, this place promises a diverse range in Greek food which includes gyros, moussaka, and pastichio among other food. Reservations can also be made in advance by calling up at 201-947-2055. Lovers of Greek food in Fort Lee would also benefit from the news that the restaurant group ‘It’s Greek to me’ has relocated. From a strip-mall storefront, this restaurant has shifted to a larger stand-alone building at 1611 Palisade Avenue. More details on the restaurant and reservations can be availed from the site www.itsgreektome.com or by calling 201-947-2050. Besides Greek cuisine, Fort Lee residents have Korean options also while dining out. The Dong Bang grill offers a large 175- seater area and also offers a comprehensive menu. While many restaurants in Bergen County have Korean food, none are as large or as promising as the Dong Bang Grill. Located at 1616 Palisade Avenue, this place is a must visit for Koreans and non Koreans alike. Reservations can be booked at 201-242-4485.

Buy a Home in Bergen County

Bergen County offers the quality of life for you and your families have been dreaming of. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to set house in one of Bergen County’s towns, famous for their charming atmosphere and top quality schools. Let Anat Eisenberg help you find the house that is right for you. Take your first step with this FREE inclusive report, containing:

• 14 Questions to ask a Realtor
• 5 Powerful Buying Strategies
• 9 Deadly Mistakes Home sellers Make
• Additional Reports
• How To Get Top Dollar In Any Market
• Making the Move Easy on the Kids
• Six Ways To Beat The Stress Of Buying A Home
• Different Reasons to Own Your Own Home
• Things You Should Know about Moving
• When Selling a Home

Get Your Free Inclusive Real Estate Report Now.

Find out more about Bergen County homes available for sale. Anat Eisenberg can help you find your dream real estate property. Anat is no ordinary real estate agent. In short, she is professional, honest and dedicated. Call: 201-341-4765 or email here.

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August 2009 – week 1 Issue

Alpine: Chosen destination for luxury homes
Tools to calculate home prices
Tenafly residents embrace whole food
Surge in first time home buyers
Closter residents displeased with tax hikes

Alpine: Chosen destination for luxury homes

Alpine, one of the most expensive regions of Bergen County is now the chosen destination for many who are looking for luxury homes in swish neighborhoods. Even though the residential market for Alpine is one of the most expensive markets in the state, many prefer the neighborhood of Alpine for the good life it offers. One reason state residents is the prestige of sharing the space with the cream of the society. Few of its prestigious residents include Russell Simmons, Stevie Wonder, Henry Clay Frick II, Britney Spears and also Gioia Marconi Braga (Marconi Foundation). Other reasons why people prefer the neighborhood is for its upscale homes, privacy in neighborhoods and good connectivity and transportation facilities. Good education facilities through schools such as the Alpine Public School and other private schools also make it a chosen destination for many families with children.

Tools to calculate home prices

As the price of real estate continues to fluctuate across the county and across New Jersey, many home buyers continue to be unsure about what prices they must pay to buy homes in the current market conditions. In this regard, the state government and also various real estate agents have taken upon themselves the responsibility of providing update information to buyers. Few websites have also sprung up with new-age tools that help buyers calculate the right prices they can negotiate for a particular style of home in a particular neighborhood. For example, the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) Government Research Foundation (GRF) has developed an online database that compares wages of certain select occupations to the costs of owning or renting a home in the 21 counties. Known as ‘Paycheck to Paycheck’, this program is the first of its kind attempt by the state organization to utilize a model created by the ‘Center for housing policy’, a central body. This tool allows potential home buyers to examine their individual needs and thus zero down on properties based on the parameters that actually matter. As per the database, Alpine, a Bergen County town, proved to be the most expensive residential market with median home prices at $481,250.

Tenafly residents embrace whole food

Residents of Tenafly can now benefit from wholesome and healthy food which is now available at the newGreen Door Café. Food at the café promises to be organic, antibiotic free and often at times also locally farmed. The restaurant also specializes in offering food with no hormones added and has an entire range of free from to add to it. In the region of Bergen County, food experts state that the Green Door Café is the first restaurant of its kind to join the whole food movement. Restaurant owners add that they are simply trying to promote the way in which food must retain its natural taste, minus all the chemicals that usually go into it. With a good purpose in heart, the store however faces many challenges. Restaurant owners state that often customers insist that the restaurant prove to them that the food they are having is authentic. The chefs often show them the packaging of the food or take them into the kitchens where food is being prepared. Another challenge that the restaurant owners face is the limited supply of natural food supplies. Given the competitive market conditions, natural and untreated food is difficult to come by and the restaurant often has to call off some items from the menu when supply dwindles. Also because natural food is costlier, the food at the restaurant is also more expensive than other places. But for all those who wish to embrace the whole food movement, the restaurant at I Highwood Ave. is worth a try.

Surge in first time home buyers

As per real estate agents in the region, New Jersey is now seeing a sudden rise of first time home buyers. This comes up in light of the $8000 federal tax credit whereby buyers who have not owned a home for the past three years can claim funds. This tax credit, will allow purchasers to avail ten percent of the home’s purchase price, up to a value of $8000. Officials also add that the credit can be claimed either on a 2008 tax return or on a 2009 tax return. With the deadline for the home purchase being slated at November 30, 2009, potential home buyers are quickly trying to close the deals on good real estate properties. The process has also set off various bidding wars between potential buyers, an event that has stirred up the otherwise quiet real estate August market. For many potential home buyers who have been watching the market and waiting for prices to fall, this comes as a perfect opportunity to seal the deal. While the amount does not matter much to luxury home buyers where home prices run up to $250,000 and more, the funding surely motivates many buyers to finally sign the dotted line.

Closter residents displeased with tax hikes

Residents across many towns of Bergen County expressed their displeasure on receiving notices of hike in property taxes. Many people, such as the residents of Closter exclaimed that while their homes had one down in value, taxes had disproportionately hiked up. Many residents and small business owners criticized the government departments, stating that in few cases their taxes had gone up by 40% also. Officials however defended the tax budget stating that the process of budgeting follows different set of principles and that the municipal budget was thus justified. Officials also added that the budget had only a nominal increase this time, adding that the largest tax burdens come from school district, an expense that cannot be done without. Also as Closter residents fund the K8 district, supporting seven other towns, its financial burden also needs to be shared with seven other school districts. The mayor of Closter also added that if residents still felt that the taxes were unjustified, they must bring the matter up at the school board meetings. Residents were however still displeased with the tax system and assessors and expressed that they wanted quick relief.

Buy a Home in Bergen County

Bergen County offers the quality of life for you and your families have been dreaming of. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to set house in one of Bergen County’s towns, famous for their charming atmosphere and top quality schools. Let Anat Eisenberg help you find the house that is right for you. Take your first step with this FREE inclusive report, containing:

• 14 Questions to ask a Realtor
• 5 Powerful Buying Strategies
• 9 Deadly Mistakes Home sellers Make
• Additional Reports
• How To Get Top Dollar In Any Market
• Making the Move Easy on the Kids
• Six Ways To Beat The Stress Of Buying A Home
• Different Reasons to Own Your Own Home
• Things You Should Know about Moving
• When Selling a Home

Get Your Free Inclusive Real Estate Report Now.

Find out more about Bergen County homes available for sale. Anat Eisenberg can help you find your dream real estate property. Anat is no ordinary real estate agent. In short, she is professional, honest and dedicated. Call: 201-341-4765 or email here.

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