Allendale NJ - If you are looking to buy a home, then you probably want to get the best deal. January is the best time to be purchasing a home. Let me explain why. A lot of people put their homes on the market in January. In addition, there are very few people looking to buy a home in January. This is because most of the people transferring for a job have already bought a home. Their companies want them to have purchased by the end of the year so they can write it off on the corporate tax bill. The remaining buyers are usually waiting until Spring to go house hunting again. This gives you 2-3 months of prime negotiating time. It is more than likely that you will be the only offers most sellers will see until Spring. But, guess what happens in Spring? All of the other buyers start looki... 01/06/2011

Allendale real estate update & statistics for the last 12 months through December, 2010 presented by Jeana Cowie, REALTOR© Allendale real estate Average Median Sold Price for this period: $765,500 Allendale homes Total Units Sold for this period: 65  Allendale real estate statistics as reported by the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service   Statistics for Residential Properties in ALLENDALE, NJ for 12 Months Back Average Units Sold per Month for this period: 5.4 Total Units Sold for this period: 65 Average Units UC per Month for this period: 6.0Total Units UC for this period:72 Average Sold DOM for this period: 97 Average UC DOM for this period: 111 Average Median Sold Price for this period: $765,500   JEANA COWIE ABR, GRI, SRES Broker Associate Office Phone: (201) 599-1100 Ext:348 Contac... 01/03/2011

We all like to know where the value of our home is at a given time. At the start of the new year, it is a good time to look and see where we are at. Statistics from the New Jersey MLS for residential single family homes in town are shown below for 2009 and for 2010. 2009 Statistics Listing Status        Total  Total Sale Dollars  Average ListPrice Average SoldPrice Sale Price/List Price* Sold 61  $ 44,230,749  $ 803,912  $ 725,094   90.196 New 121  102,339,161  $ 845,778     Active on 12/31/2009 39  $ 33,350,300  $ 855,136     2010 Statistics Listing Status        Total  Total Sale Dollars  Average ListPrice Average SoldPrice Sale Price/List Price* Sold 65  $ 48,365,110  $ 800,569  $ 744,079   92.944 New 98  $ 83,968,332  $ 856,820     Active on 12/31/2010 19  $ 13,894,788  $ 731,305   ... 01/01/2011

Wondering what to do with your Christmas Tree?   Christmas trees will be collected and chipped for recycling again this year.  You may place your tree at the curb for collection on the following dates:West of  railroad tracks January 3rd through 7th January 17th through 21stEast of railroad tracks January 10th through 14th January 24th through 28thIn the event of adverse weather conditions, the Department of Public Works will make every attempt to collect the trees as soon as possible. Do you have any questions about Allendale or Allendale Real Estate Contact me anytime: James LockardRE/MAX PropertiesOffice: 201-825-6600Cell: 201-674-3114Email: jlockard@remax.netWebsite:  http://www.bergencounty-homes.com/ 12/28/2010

Yes, you spent from October through December 2010 making the three mile detour to Hopper Ave in Waldwick instead of using Chestnut street cutoff.  Now starting in January 2011 for about 10 weeks Chestnut Street will have limited access as PSE&G updates an underground electrical transmission switch. PSE&G is undertaking a project covering a 5.5 mile long stretch along Franklin Tpke from Mahwah to Allendale and onto the Waldwick switching station on Hopper Ave. The upgrade will ensure reliability to the power grid in the area.  Don't worry, by the end of March all should be back to normal, that is until September when they start digging on Franklin Tpke by Pittis Ave.  Oh and by the way,  in case you have forgotten, in Allendale our electric is provided by Rockland Electric Co.  Do you ha... 12/23/2010

Allendale Homes for Sale Welcome to the Allendale homes and real estate portal: your single stop for finding a home in Allendale. Here you can search every available home for sale in Allendale. As of today there are many homes and properties for sale that are available to search. The number of homes changes daily, so be sure to keep coming back right here, to the best site for Allendale homes for sale. See all available Allendale Homes For Sale 12/14/2010

All Allendale Children from Pre-K to Grade 8 are invited to participate in the annual Santa Clause gift distribution event on Saturday, December 11th starting at 1:00 PM. The event takes place at the Holiday Observers Christmas Tree located in the center of town adjacent to the Railroad station (alternate site if inclement weather is Hillside School auditorium). This year, hot refreshments and fresh donuts will be served, and live entertainment by the Highlands Voices and the Brookside Singers will be featured. Every child will receive a gift. It is important to The Holiday Observers that neighbors remember neighbors especially at this time of year.   Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the "Center for Food Action"  A collection box will be set-up by Santa where you and your... 12/06/2010

The annual Chamber of Commerce Holiday walk will kick off this Friday evening December 3, 2010 at 6:30 pm in downtown Allendale and the Allendale Town Center.  For over ten years the Chamber has hosted this successful event and is looking forward to another great time.  Each business in town opens its doors and most usually provide some Holiday treat to the residents. Don't forget to try the excellent Chili at the AB& G or the hot chocolate at one of the neighborhood eateries.  Santa places a visit to the town children at 7 pm.  Follow the fire truck as Santa rides through town and ask him for the gifts you want for Christmas.  The big tree in front of the AB&G is turned on this night courtesy of the Kunish family. Come out for some holiday cheer!    James Lockard RE/MAX Propertieswww.B... 11/30/2010

 Below is the statistics for November 2010 for the Allendale Real Estate Market.   Listing Status Total Total Sale Dollars Average ListPrice Average SoldPrice Sale Price/List Price* Sold 2  $ 1,305,001  $ 708,500  $ 652,501   92.096 New 8  $ 1,490,400  $ 186,300     Under Contract 3  $ 2,613,000  $ 871,000     Expired 13  $ 8,748,962  $ 672,997     Current Active 43  $ 19,584,547  $ 455,455       Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  11/30/2010 11:49:08 AM  Copyright: 2010 by New Jersey MLS, Inc Our market is currently steady. Properties are not moving very fast but they are not languishing for months either. Given the current interest rate situation we should continue to experience relatively low mortgage rates and thus the market should remain steady for awhile. Anyt... 11/30/2010

Welcome to your Ole' Home! The owner is motivated to see all reasonable offers! www.HistoricAllendale.com Great town and GREAT Price! Sought after NORTHERN HIGHLANDS school system. Close to NYC transportation, shopping, area golf, lakes and more! This would make a wonderful family home... OR it is  zoned for professional - residential use. Live and work at home. www.HistoricAllendale.com 11/21/2010

Maybe the title of this blog is a little misleading but at least to the Borough tax assessor town home values in Allendale will rise as the town prepares for a property reevaluation to be completed by October 2011 and reflected in the 2012 tax assessment.   The Bergen County Tax Board issues the order for reevaluation when a town average property assessment falls below 85% of market value. Allendale's last revaluation was done in 2001 and the current assessment is determined to be 71.75% or market value.  Does this mean your taxes will go up?  Well, in this day and age, taxes never seem to go down.  But just because your home is assessed for more does not mean you will pay more taxes. The amount of a particular property's tax bill is determined by two things: the property's taxable asse... 11/11/2010

Abbott & Caserta Realtors Pamela StetsonMulti-Million Dollar Club '04,'05,'06,'07, '09 Office:201.447.6600 x 007Mobile:201.675.1618Email:CupaT@aol.comWebsite:Click to open www.HistoricAllendale.com   232 Franklin TurnpikeAllendale, NJ 07401   GRACIOUS & STATELY APPROX CIRCA 185O'S HOME. SET IN THE HEART OF ALLENDALE. THIS IS TRULY A SPECIAL HOME. SET ON A LARGE .70 ACRE FENCED LOT W/ A CIRCULAR DRIVE & FEATURES A LARGE FRONT PORCH. DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS BECKONS YOU INTO THE HOME WITH HIGH CEILINGS, LARGE WINDOWS SOME LEADED GLASS, MOULDINGS, WOOD FLOORS AND LARGE ELEGANT ROOMS. 1ST FL BATH NEWR. CENTER STAIRWAY LEADS TO 3 LARGE BEDROOMS EACH W/WALKIN CLOSETS. THE MASTER BEDROOM IS HUGE & FEATURES IT'S OWN FULL BATH. A WALK UP STAIRWAY LEADS TO ENORMOUS ATTIC SPACE W/ FLOORS, WINDOWS & HIG... 11/05/2010

Allendale real estate update & statistics for the last 6 months May - October, 2010 Allendale real estate statistics as reported by the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service Allendale real estate Average Median Sold Price for this period: $828,083 Statistics for Prop Type: Residential Properties in ALLENDALE for 6 Months Back Average Units Sold per Month for this period: 6.7 Total Units Sold for this period: 40 Average Units UC per Month for this period: 7.2Total Units UC for this period:43 Average Sold DOM for this period: 92 Average UC DOM for this period: 113 Average Median Sold Price for this period: $828,083   JEANA COWIE ABR, GRI, SRES Broker Associate Office Phone: (201) 599-1100 Ext:348 Contact Phone: (201) 982-2200 jmcowie@optonline.net RE/MAX REAL ESTATE LIMITED                 ... 11/04/2010

Allendale Real Estate Market Conditions Below are the market statistics for Allendale residential homes from the New Jersey MLS system for the period 1/1/2010 through 10/31/2010. Listing Status        Total        Average ListPrice Average SoldPrice Sale Price/List Price* Sold 58  $ 797,500  $ 746,429   93.596 New 93  $ 861,251     Current Active 31  $ 833,968     The same statistics for the periods 1/1/2008 - 10/31/2008:   Listing Status        Total        Average ListPrice Average SoldPrice Sale Price/List Price*   Sold 44  $ 893,385  $ 813,575   91.067   New 119  $ 945,769       Current Active 31  $ 833,968         These statistics show us the housing market activity in Allendale has remained fairly stable over the last few years. .  Still an average of 30 homes on the market with c... 10/31/2010

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Allendale homes for sale viewable on your cell phone. Free Re/Max cell phone app! Just text: "JCow" to 87778 & download the free mobile app! RE/MAX MOBILE APP is FREE for all cell phones!!  Just text JCow to 87778 - it's free & simple to use! Allendale, NJ homes for sale - Search for your new Alendale home using GPS, price, zip code, address, etc. Simple & Free - Just send the text code: JCow to: 87778 & download the app today!! Search 9 different Multiple Listing Services for homes. This Re/Max mobile application will allow anyone to search for homes on all phones - Blackberry, Iphone, etc. & this consumer app is FREE! Looking to buy or sell a home in Allendale, NJ? Wondering what your Allendale home is worth in today's real estate market? Have a   Allendale real estate question?  Call... 10/15/2010

  It is that time of year again --- back-to-school and back to reviewing the sales and market data in order to sharpen the pencil for better pricing. The summer market was slow particularly in August but...still ... about 26 homes sold in Allendale in the last 3 months. This data is gleened from the NJMLS sales stats. Hopefully, the sales trend in this town will continue to show strength this fall --- if homes are priced well. Homes in the upper end are still showing some signs of a struggle. www.HistoricAllendale.com Status   # Average Minimum Maximum Avg DOM Active : 31 $983,488 $534,900 $1,780,000 107   Under Contract : 8 $734,753 $279,900 $1,099,000 94   Sold : 26 $812,091 $405,000 $1,375,000 66   Total Listings : 65   Sold properties closed averaging (96.95%) of their final list pr... 09/07/2010

Visit This Ole' House 232 Franklin Turnpike Allendale NJ 07401 GRACIOUS & STATELY APPROX CIRCA 185O'S HOME. SET IN THE HEART OF ALLENDALE. THIS IS TRULY A SPECIAL HOME. SET ON A LARGE .70 ACRE FENCED LOT W/ A CIRCULAR DRIVE & FEATURES A LARGE FRONT PORCH. DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS BECKONS YOU INTO THE HOME WITH HIGH CEILINGS, LARGE WINDOWS SOME LEADED GLASS, MOULDINGS, WOOD FLOORS AND LARGE ELEGANT ROOMS. 1ST FL BATH NEWR. CENTER STAIRWAY LEADS TO 3 LARGE BEDROOMS EACH W/WALKIN CLOSETS. THE MASTER BEDROOM IS HUGE & FEATURES IT'S OWN FULL BATH. A WALK UP STAIRWAY LEADS TO ENORMOUS ATTIC SPACE W/ FLOORS, WINDOWS & HIGH CEILINGS - COULD EASILY BE FINISHED. A DETACHED OVERSIZED TWO CAR GARAGE AND FULLY FENCED YARD --- OFFERS PERFECT FAMILY LIVING SPACE. MAY ALSO BE A GREAT LOCATION FOR A HOME OFF... 09/04/2010

On Saturday April 4, 2009 at 10 am the Holiday Observers of Allendale will host Peter Cottontail during his annual visit to Crestwood Lake in Alllendale. All Allendale children under the age of 12 are welcome to attend an egg hunt which will be done by age groups.  The older the children the tougher the bunny will make it to find the eggs. Special plastic eggs are hidden and for those who find these treasures, a special prize awaits. A Special Egg hunt for all Moms will take place after the children have completed their search. Come and join the fun!  For more information, visit the Holiday Observers website. Want to know more about Allendale? Visit my Allendale Blog  James LockardRE/MAX PropertiesOffice: 201-825-6600Cell: 201-674-3114Email: jlockard@remax.netWebsite:  http://www.bergen... 03/19/2009

Allendale Resident, Jennifer Henderson, joins Marron Gildea & Donohue's rapidly expanding Ridgewood office. "We are very excited to have Jennifer on board," said Aloysius Donohue, a managing partner at the firm.  "Jennifer is a seasoned and dedicated real estate professional with in-depth local market knowledge.  We expect her to be a top performer in our Ridgewood office for years to come." Before entering the real estate profession, Henderson worked in Human Resource Management for several Fortune 500 companies including Pernod Ricard USA, Altria, CitiGroup and Avon Products.  She has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Fordham University and a Masters Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.  She is also active in fundraising efforts in support of th... 01/29/2009