http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com Paula Clark New Jersey Realtor and Bergen County NJ Real Estate Expert Mon, 12 May 2008 15:37:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A wealth of housing data clearly demonstrates that Bergen County NJ real estate is a good long-term investment. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 60 percent of a homeowner’s wealth is from the equity they have built in their home. A Federal Reserve ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/127/building-wealth-through-bergen-county-nj-real-estate/ If you’ve turned on the TV or read the news in the last few months, you have certainly heard buzz about the supposed “credit crisis” taking over America.  Tales abound of  Bergen County NJ real estate buyers being required to put 20% to purchase a home, or first-time buyers unable ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/126/bergen-county-nj-real-estate-%e2%80%93-what-credit-crisis/ When we think of termites, most of us think they are only active in the spring and summer months.   Although this is not the case, they do tend to swarm and become more active in most parts of the country this part of the year, and it is when most ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/125/bergen-county-nj-real-estate-tip-watch-out-for-termites/ Whether you are a newcomer to the area or just purchasing Bergen County NJ real estate for the first time, it can be difficult to know which neighborhood is right for you and your family.  You might find the perfect home only to find out that the property values in ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/124/sizing-up-bergen-county-nj-neighborhoods/ Take the time to look at this website to see how Bergen County NJ real estate valuation compares to other parts of the country.  In general, the map and data shows that real estate is valued fairly across most of the nation, making now an excellent time to buy. To learn ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/123/bergen-county-nj-real-estate-valuation-%e2%80%93-how-does-it-compare/ This month's edition covers New Jersey real estate market activity and then our experts explain how making a few changes in your home’s presentation can make it go from ordinary to extraordinary! Features special guest Terri Murphy of US Learning. Program length: approximately 7 1/2 minutes download podcast mp3 file | subscribe to ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/122/bergen-county-nj-real-estate-podcast-3/ Have you seen the price of gas lately?!  As prices continue to soar, you may notice that prices vary widely among different gas stations in the same city.  Before you fill up, check out GasBuddy.com and enter your ZIP code to find the very best (and worst) gas prices in ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/121/cool-website-alert-find-bergen-county-nj-gas-prices/ Bergen County NJ Real Estate Sales Expected to Stabilize Through Summer Little change is expected in New Jersey real estate sales of existing homes over the next few months, before notably improving during the second half of the year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors. Lawrence Yun, ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/120/bergen-county-market-trends-april-2008/ 1.    Plenty of inventory to choose from.  See for yourself on the Bergen County NJ Real Estate MLS! 2.    Bidding wars are rare in today’s market. 3.    Sellers are much more welcoming of offers. 4.    Homes are on the market for longer, so there is less pressure to make a quick decision. 5.    Inspections ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/118/top-ten-reasons-to-buy-bergen-county-nj-real-estate-now/ Congress’ recent $170 billion economic stimulus plan is centered around new tax rebates; unfortunately, the details of the plan are foggy at best, leaving Bergen County NJ real estate owners and taxpayers with questions about the rebates and how they will benefit. The details are still being worked out by the Treasury Department and ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/117/what-you-need-to-know-about-bergen-county-nj-tax-rebates/