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Ridgewood NJ, Housing affordability has plummeted to its lowest point since the 1980’s, presenting a grim picture for prospective buyers grappling with steep mortgage rates and skyrocketing home prices.
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Its Over Folks ………………….
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Westwood NJ, New Jersey moves toward socialism and elimination of private property advaning a legislative proposal that could revolutionize how mandatory affordable housing units (socialism) are determined for municipalities, with the Senate passing the bill on Monday along party lines. Governor Phil Murphy is anticipated to sign the bill into law, heralded as a pivotal reform for one of the nation’s most expensive states.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday the Village of Ridgewood officially welcomed Bohler Engineering to Ridgewood at the Pease Library. A beautiful space in our community being utilized by a premier company – what a great partnership!
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Ridgewood NJ, Mayor Paul Vagianos is well known by Ridgewood voters as the owner/operator of “IT’S GREEK TO ME,” a restaurant on East Ridgewood Ave.
If you want to invest in real estate, comprehensive study and evaluation are essential for locating a potentially profitable property. And most importantly, location plays a huge role before investing. Continue reading How to Evaluate a Neighborhood When Choosing a Rental Property Investment
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Ridgewood NJ, one of Ridgewood’s iconic homes with amazing curb appeal on one of the most beautiful streets in town. Only the 2nd time offered in over 50 years. This Mediterranean Villa style home sits on a sprawling .80 acre of level property.
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Ridgewood NJ, with nearly half of the population saying that they’d prefer to live in a suburban area, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best Small Cities in America,
When looking to buy a new home there are several important factors that you must take into account. These include but are not limited to mortgage rates, debt-to-income ratio calculations, the down payment, the seller’s incentive, and the real estate agent. Does the agent use a multiple service listing database? And do you get along with and trust your real estate agent to get you the best deal and navigate the local market seamlessly?
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Ridgewood is a bustling neighborhood. It is made up of numerous communities, each of which has something unique to offer. Here is a list of some of them, along with their characteristics. Check them out!
Selling a house can take months and it is tough to wait this long if you are in a hurry or need cash urgently. This is where “we buy houses for cash” companies step in.
Most of these parties buy the houses “as is” and homeowners do not have to worry about making repairs and renovations.
But what are the things home sellers should know about companies that buy houses for cash? Here are some pros and cons of such companies along with reviews of the top “we buy houses for cash” firms.
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Ridgewood NJ, As we move into fall and watch the leaves change color, our instinct is to naturally transition from the outdoor social activities of summer to nesting inside, leaning into warmth and coziness. Meredith Staggers, Founder and Owner of Cake & Confetti, shares smart, creative tips for tidying up the household as we welcome fall.
Renovations are a good way to give your home space a good new look. As good as that may sound, the whole process can be a real hassle. Now away with the hassle of the renovation itself, getting your house back together after it has been demolished and renovated can be a real pain. Let’s look at a few tips to help ease your life after an apartment remodel.
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According to many real estate experts, selling your home to a genuine house-buying company is the only option that is guaranteed to make a sale immediately. However, there are many other options to sell your house fast. Thus, there is no need to worry about “who will buy my house fast?”
This article will look at the options you have to sell your house fast to reliable buyers. If you have a property that you want to sell and do not know how, then this article is for you.
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Ridgewood NJ , Christie’s International Real Estate, the real estate arm of Christie’s, the world’s leading art auction house, welcomed over 400 brokers from 20 countries, including 20 U.S. states, to the network’s annual conference. At the conclusion of the forum, attendees were designated as a “Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist” by Christie’s Education.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Realtor.com the inventory of homes actively for sale in June decreased by 43.1% over the past year, a lower rate of decline compared to the 50.9% drop in May. A deceleration in the decline of inventory means the market is heading in an encouraging direction, but active inventory still remains at a historically low level. This decline meant there were 415,000 fewer homes actively for sale on a typical day in June compared to the previous year. Nationwide the total number of unsold homes that includes active listings and listings in various stages of the selling process that are not yet sold– is down 20.3% percent from June 2020.
