http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com Bergen County NJ Real Estate by Paula Clark New Jersey Realtor with Coldwell Banker Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:01:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With an "iffy economy and the recent changes in first time home buyer incentives, figuring out if you should rent or buy can be tricky. Can you afford the down payment? Or, is it cheaper to rent? Luckily, here are two awesome tools to help you make that hefty decision. ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/245/should-you-rent-or-buy-right-now-tips-for-buying-a-home-in-bergen-county/ Your home may be the biggest investment you'll ever make. So if you're serious about protecting that investment, here is some important information to consider when determining the coverage amount for your home. Make sure that your home is insured for at least 100% of its estimated replacement cost Understand the difference ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/244/how-to-determine-your-homeowners-insurance-coverage-when-buying-a-home-in-bergen-county/ Pascack Press Home Improvement Section Wood framing is yesterdays's building method. Today, concrete is sustainable and today concrete is king. "In both residential and commercial buildings, structures built with concrete to the roof offer long lasting benefits to home owners and owners of commercial structures," says Todd Blyth at Nudura. "Once these ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/243/build-with-certified-green-wall-systems/ Here are 10 ways Bergen County buyers can prepare for home ownership: 1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list. 3. Select where you ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/242/10-ways-bergen-county-buyers-can-prepare-for-home-ownership/ By Richard Wall HGTVPro.com There many never be a better time to get into green building than right now, particularly as a way to hedge your business against the slowing housing market. "There is no slow down for my company," says Matt Belcher of Belcher Homes in St. Louis. "Last year we did ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/241/how-to-get-started-building-green/ By Pascack Press Real Estate & Business Section In today's housing market, home owners need to be more proactive than ever before when it comes to selling their homes. Whereas the real estate boom at the turn of the century made things easy on sellers, the current real estate climate is not so ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/240/easy-ways-to-increase-curb-appeal-when-selling-a-home-in-bergen-county/ Many consumers today are understandably worried about their nest egg. For many of them, however, their “nest” is the best investment they can make. Not only does owning a Bergen County home help people build long-term wealth, but also it provides shelter and security for their families and fosters involvement in community life. ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/239/why-your-nest-is-your-best-invesment/ Buying a home is the largest investment most Bergen County home buyers make. It is a HUGE decision and the cause of many sleepless nights. Most home buyers have LOTS of questions and aren't always comfortable contacting a Realtor for answers when in the beginning stages of deciding to buy ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/238/everything-you-want-to-know-about-buying-bergen-county-home/ It's easy for Bergen County home buyers to get overwhelmed. A home is the biggest investment most of us make and the entire process can be a bit scary! Here are Bergen County home buying tips, sure to calm the most timid among us! 1. Research before you look. Decide what features ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/237/tips-for-bergen-county-home-buyers/ One man’s loss is another man’s gain and right now buyer’s have everything to gain. It was only a few short years ago that sellers controlled the market and were calling the shots. In order to buy a home, buyers were paying over the asking price, foregoing home inspections and ... http://bergencountynjrealestateblog.com/236/5-reasons-to-buy-bergen-county-home/