Posted on 6 Comments

We are Number 1 NJ ranks No. 1 in people leaving state

for sale Ridgewood_Real_Estate_theRodgewopodblog

June 8,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Sixty-five percent of moves in New Jersey are moving moving out of the state. Yes New Jersey is number one, but it’s nothing to proud of.

According to the 2014 Annual National Movers Study, New Jersey has the most number of people leaving the state.Last year, 65 percent of moves in New Jersey were people leaving the state.

In a News 12 New Jersey poll earlier this year  ; when asked residents who thought they would be leaving why the bulk of the respondents said the reason for the move is property taxes .

 

Posted on Leave a comment

NJ Transit home value map: Where can you afford to buy property?

bike_at_rtrainstation_theridgewoodblog

By Carla Astudillo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on June 08, 2015 at 11:31 AM, updated June 08, 2015 at 11:52 AM

Near what NJ Transit stops can you afford (and not afford) to buy a home?

The map below shows how much a home is worth surrounding every NJ Transit stop in New Jersey.

We found the median home values using Census data for the immediate area surrounding the train stops. For the stops in non-residential areas, like Newark Airport, we used the closest Census block to the stop.

Note: The bigger the circle stations are, the higher the home value.

Keep in mind is that home values around New Jersey train station stops are generally higher than areas further away.

https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/06/nj_transit_home_value_map_on_which_stops_can_you_a.ht

Posted on 23 Comments

Tyler Clementi’s family unveiling new anti-bullying initiative

ap_tyler_clementi_dm_111212_wmain

JUNE 7, 2015, 3:40 PM    LAST UPDATED: SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2015, 9:39 PM

BY LINDA MOSS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

Tyler Clementi’s family is still shattered and struggling with his 2010 suicide. In his memory, Tyler’s heartbroken parents are stepping up their battle against bullying, trying to prevent it before it even starts.

In an emotional interview with “CBS Sunday Morning,” Ridgewood residents Joseph and Jane Clementi discussed how hard life has been since the death of their youngest son, who was an 18-year-old Rutgers University freshman when he jumped off the George Washington Bridge on Sept. 22, 2010. Tyler took his life days after learning that his college roommate had used a webcam to secretly live-stream his romantic encounter with a man in a dorm room. His death drew national attention to the issue of online bullying.

Soon after their son’s death, the Clementis formed the anti-bullying Tyler Clementi Foundation, which describes its mission as promoting “safe and inclusive spaces for LGBT and vulnerable youth and families.” This week the foundation is rolling out “Day One,” an initiative to get authorities in workplaces, schools, universities and athletic programs to immediately demand tolerance for everyone regardless of their sexual orientation, appearance, dress or religion.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/tyler-clementi-s-family-unveiling-new-anti-bullying-initiative-1.1350980

Posted on 7 Comments

What Do You Think? Girls Lacrosse should USA Lacrosse rework its stick check rule?

RHS_Girls_Lacross_therigdewoodblog

file photo

by Richard Greco | For NJ Advance Media
on June 05, 2015 10:31 AM, updated June 05, 2015 1:59 PM

Julia Persche of Summit scored the game-winning goal with 3.4 seconds remaining in the Hilltoppers 6-5 win over Ridgewood in the NJSIAA/Investors Bank/The Lacrosse Ball Store Tournament of Champions’ first round.

The goal came just over a minute after a Jordan Ford goal was disallowed because she was using an illegal stick. Ridgewood challenged the legality of Persche’s stick and it was deemed legal allowing Summit to earn a trip to the TOC final three seconds later.

On Thursday a video was released on youtube, which has sense been taken down by the user, that showed a Summit player appearing to adjust Persche’s stick prior to the stick check being called.

https://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-8558911231105824753/what-do-you-think-girls-lacrosse-highlights-controversial-stick-check-rule-in-ridgewood-vs-summit-toc-first-round/

Posted on Leave a comment

Ridgewood Open Houses for June 7,2015

realestate_forsale_theridgewoodblog

file photo

$399,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520828
383 Berkshire Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, C/C
John Vaughan, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
12

$439,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1522174
469 Northern Pkwy, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Janis Fuhrman, Sales Associate
Terrie O’Connor Realtors/Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
16

$468,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518425
35 Garfield Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, Col
Michael Machinski, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sun. 6/14
18

$479,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1508045
176 W Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Tisha Ramge, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
23

$509,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1521017
159 Hampton Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, Ranch
Ana O’Callaghan, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
14

$529,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1509389
228 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Monis Young, Broker
Exclusive Properties Realty, LLC
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
22

$550,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1521335
647 Ellington Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Christopher Kaufman, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
16

$569,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515823
224 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 2Fam
Debra DeSena, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
20

$569,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515827
224 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Ranch
Debra DeSena, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
20

$589,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520950
243 W Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Gregory Earnshaw, Sales Associate
McBride Agency, Inc.
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.ALf2HS84.dpuf

$599,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1519806
251 Steilen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Diane LoDrago, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors, Wayne
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
12

$619,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518562
251 Emmett Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Janis Fuhrman, Sales Associate
Terrie O’Connor Realtors/Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
19

$649,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1519576
415 E Saddle River Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col
Denise Bizet, Sales Associate
Terrie O’Connor Realtors/Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
24

$659,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1516349
545 Nagle St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, S/L
Agnes Broderick, Sales Associate
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Abbott Realtors-HoHoKus
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
21

$679,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1522003
337 Bogert Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col
Alina Nolan, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$699,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1510329
615 Grove St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Pam Christian, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
14

$719,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520937
340 Eastbrook Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Janet Mason Budgar, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
22

$749,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1519494
836 Norgate Dr, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, C/C
Avi Zvulun, Sales Associate
RE/MAX Property Center
Open House: 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
16

$799,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515527
470 E Saddle River Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Christopher Kaufman, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$829,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1522124
203 Emmett Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Kathleen O’Connor, Sales Associate
Maureen Kuntz, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.ALf2HS84.dpuf

$879,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1522015
218 W Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Laura Gill, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
18

$919,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1519728
107 Liberty St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Contp
Jane Ferlanti, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
20

$998,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1521030
21 Theyken Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Col
Joseph M. Hurley, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$1,099,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518579
521 W Saddle River Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Michele Italia, Sales Associate
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Abbott Realtors-HoHoKus
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$1,100,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520745
352 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
David H. Larsen, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$1,149,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1522106
224 Lincoln Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$1,150,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1522388
729 Mary Ann Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col
Carolyn Strittmatter, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$1,195,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520223
141 John St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Col
Angele Ekert, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$1,249,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1508087
365 Heights Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Caren White, Sales Associate
Marron Gildea Realty, Inc.
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Sun. 6/7
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.ALf2HS84.dpuf

$1,450,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1521212
51 N Hillside Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Rose Hueneke, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$1,495,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1510354
427 Spring Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Jane Certo, Broker Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$1,779,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1512651
22 S Hillside Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, Col
Jennifer M. Parsekian, Broker
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
25

$1,995,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1522012
210 Heights Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, Col
Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 6/7
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.ALf2HS84.dpuf

Posted on 27 Comments

Readers talk RECALL !

DSCF6999

1,000 signatures on a petition is clearly enough given the number of votes in our town elections.

We need to vote out of office those who are pushing this through. Unfortunately, next spring’s election may be too far away to stop this insanity.

The Board was hoodwinked by the developers, Gail Price and Blais Brancheau. Blais’ only concern was what he could do for the developers. Gail literally spent an hour telling the board why they should not listen to any of the comments from the Villagers who spoke out.

Its an outrageously sad day for the Village.

Time to recall, starting with the mayor…or maybe Hauck?? Let’s start with the weakest…

According to NJ law (https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/recall-of-local-officials.aspx)
“Recall may not commence during first year in office.
No specific grounds are required
Time for gathering signatures is 160 days.
Signature requirement is number equal to 25% of the registered voters of the district”
After getting the required number of signatures the question to recall would be put on the November Ballot.

Based on 2014, Ridgewood has 17,056 registered voters so we need a little more than 4,200 signatures or less than the number of children in the schools. Completely doable and will be done if they think they can shove this down our throats and we will go away quietly.

Posted on 12 Comments

Reader says the developers are either stupid or were told by those involved in the process (council, planning board?) that it would be approved

misterrogers02

I will not sign the petition only because I have no idea what kind of backlash I might face by doing so. But I wholeheartedly object to their 35 unit/acre proposal. The developers knew the rules when they bought the properties. The rules allow 12 but let’s be generous and go with the 18-24 existing standard – they asked for double that and by their own admission were surprised by the resistance they’ve faced. So they are either stupid or were told by those involved in the process (council, planning board?) that it would be approved. They say the economics don’t work under the current rules – so who in their right mind would take that kind of risk? These developers do not have the best interest of the village in mind, they want more traffic (foot or otherwise) downtown. Who does this help? In some ways the businesses generally but much more so and longer term it helps the landlords. For years they have been jacking up the rents on businesses (driving many away) in a time where retail spending as a whole has moved online making brick and mortar stores less valuable. The landlords see this and are happy to support this over-expansion because there is no other way to fill that revenue hole than to extract it from current residents of Ridgewood.

There were 3 primary considerations for moving to Ridgewood (many years before our first child was even born btw so the “empty nester” argument is invalid here – we are 2nd generation Ridgewood).
1) Great schools
2) Safety – outstanding police and fire response
3) Charming, Beautiful place to raise a family and hopefully retire

Allowing this over-expansion enhances exactly none of those considerations. Ridgewood’s restaurants thrive, retailers do not and likely will not when even the high-traffic areas of 17 have been forced to close. Stop arguing that we need to draw bigger retailers into this town – I can drive to 17 if I can’t find what i’m looking for online. Enough with the nonsense arguments, and enough with Blaise trying to figure out how to stuff the maximum density into our limited space (all this based on his “expert” opinion even though he has zero ability to think about a broader common sense plan for development).

in short – just say No to the developers. It is not our responsibility to tell them what’s allowed – they knew that when they bought the property. Cutting your request from 4X what is allowed to only 3X is not a compromise, it’s still a snow job.

Posted on 4 Comments

Reader says Ridgewood Needs Senior Housing not Assisted Living

MTM-SW-ManhattanMelodies

They should do that in Ridgewood instead of the assisted living facility the Kensington which is like a hospital and would involve over-the-top amount of traffic. Several shifts during the day. and night, Kensington will house over 90 residents and each resident including food preparation and basic need care will need about five staff members per resident.

Also additional medical staff on premises. Remember were talkin people who cannot take care of themselves PLUS Alzheimer residents, dementia residents.There is a new assisted living being built in Wyckoff at The Christian Health Care facility. Plus there are lots of other places.

Senior housing is the way to go in Ridgewood.

Posted on Leave a comment

Ridgewood Open Houses for May 31st 2015

1517971

$1,750,000 in Ridgewood

$399,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520828
383 Berkshire Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, C/C
John Vaughan, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 6/7
12

$425,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1443545
1103 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, C/C
Jane L. McGuire, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Wyckoff/Franklin Lakes
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
4

$425,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1507656
140 Bellair Rd, Unit N, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Condo
Donna Dever, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Wyckoff/Franklin Lakes
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$450,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520878
256 N Walnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Ranch
Marilyn Nuber, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
12

$489,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1508045
176 W Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Tisha Ramge, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
23

$499,800 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520886
387 Berkshire Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Jolanta Krygier, Sales Associate
Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Saddle River
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
16

$499,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518726
277 Oak St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Ranch
Shu-Jen Su, Sales Associate
Full Service Realty, LLC
Open House: 2:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$509,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1521017
159 Hampton Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, Ranch
Ana O’Callaghan, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.Yt9r2WhO.dpuf

$529,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1509389
228 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Monis Young, Broker
Exclusive Properties Realty, LLC
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
22

$530,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1513382
282 Cedarcroft Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, S/L
Daniel Brozyna, Broker Associate
Weichert Realtors, West Milford
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
24

$569,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1513495
273 Mulberry Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Christine Aderhold, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
21

$599,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1521034
890 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Ranch
Edward Rao, Broker
Terrie O’Connor Realtors/Wyckoff
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
16

$619,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518562
251 Emmett Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Janis Fuhrman, Sales Associate
Terrie O’Connor Realtors/Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
19

$619,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1519806
251 Steilen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Diane LoDrago, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors, Wayne
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
12

$699,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1519538
441 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, Col
Nancy Slott, Sales Associate
Marron Gildea Realty, Inc. Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
17

$719,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520937
340 Eastbrook Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Janet Mason Budgar, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
22

$769,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520266
587 Spring Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col
Elizabeth Coleman, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$775,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1513774
415 Fairfield Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Cathy Banu, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.Yt9r2WhO.dpuf

$799,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515527
470 E Saddle River Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Christopher Kaufman, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$799,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520837
314 Wastena Ter, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Jennifer Casper, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$824,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518501
250 Mulberry Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Ranch
Josephine Wagner, Sales Associate
RE/MAX Properties-Saddle River
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$919,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1519728
107 Liberty St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Contp
Jane Ferlanti, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
20

$959,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518640
497 Alpine Ter, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Jennifer Brito, Sales Associate
Gilsenan & Co.
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
23

$1,100,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520745
352 Hillcrest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
David H. Larsen, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$1,195,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520223
141 John St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Col
Angele Ekert, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$1,200,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1513395
536 Highland Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, Col
Kimiko Miller, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$1,227,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520954
454 Summit St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Beth Freed, Broker Associate
Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
24

$1,249,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1508087
365 Heights Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Caren White, Sales Associate
Marron Gildea Realty, Inc.
Open House: 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.Yt9r2WhO.dpuf

$1,275,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515951
244 Lotte Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Barbara Masarky, Broker Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$1,450,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1520503
355 Heights Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Christine Gubb, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$1,450,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1521212
51 N Hillside Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Rose Hueneke, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
1

$ 1,599,000.00 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1519791
145 Prospect St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Office
Stacy S. Kiernan, Sales Associate
Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realt
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
15

$1,750,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1517971
323 Highland Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, Col
Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$1,750,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1519573
371 Crest Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Samira Cook, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/31
25

$2,495,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515415
505 Upper Blvd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/31
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.Yt9r2WhO.dpuf

Posted on Leave a comment

Homebuilding revs up in NJ, led by multifamily construction

unnamed-12

MAY 30, 2015    LAST UPDATED: SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015, 1:20 AM
BY KATHLEEN LYNN
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

Home construction continues to heat up in New Jersey, especially in the multifamily sector, as builders obtained the largest number of monthly permits in April since the housing-boom days of 2005.

More than 3,700 building permits were issued last month. So far this year, 9,118 permits have been issued, up 12.3 percent from the first four months of 2014, according to the U.S. census.

This year’s increase in activity has been powered by the multifamily sector, as New Jersey’s long-term patterns of suburban, single-family development shift to a denser, more urban style. So far this year, multifamily permits have accounted for almost two-thirds of building permits issued in the state, as builders respond to a higher demand for rentals.

Patrick O’Keefe, an economist with the accounting firm CohnReznick, which has offices in New York and Roseland, expects single-family starts to remain flat, in part because young adults — the so-called millennial generation — often can’t qualify for mortgages because of tight lending standards and high levels of student-loan debt. In addition, he said, millennials “have experienced a housing market where prices went down, and have a more realistic assessment of housing as an asset.”

https://www.northjersey.com/news/business/multifamilies-fueling-home-building-1.1345497

Posted on 2 Comments

Village Engineering Department Conducts Outreach to Property Owners in Flood Hazard Areas

mayor _in_flood -theridgewoodblog

file photo by Boyd Loving

May 16,2015

Ridgewood NJ, As part of the CRS program for the Village, the Engineering Department sends out an annual letter to properties that are located in the Flood Hazard Area of the Village. for a copy of the Village of Ridgewood Annual letter to residents with property in the flood plain Click Her

The Engineering Department also sends a informational letter to local banks, realtors, and insurance companies that service the Village,copy attached. Click Here

The new flood maps may capture additional properties. The Ridgewood Engineering Department will help those property owners as best as we can, although they may have to retain a professional land surveyor and/or professional engineer for their properties.

Existing LOMA’s (Letters of Map Amendment, which indicate a structure on a property in the Flood Hazard Area is not within the limits of the Flood Hazard Area) may not carry over to the new maps (this happened the last time). Those property owners will have a lot of work to do to re-establish their LOMA’s.

The Village outreach letter to property owners generally goes out each year in the Fall.

Posted on Leave a comment

Ridgewood Open Houses for May 17th 2015

1514804

$825,000 – 157 Woodland Ave, Ridgewood NJ

$4,300 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518903
615 Grove St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, House
Pam Christian, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
14

$399,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1511602
838 Auburn Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, C/C
Sheerlee Mischel, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$425,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1443545
1103 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, C/C
Jane L. McGuire, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Wyckoff/Franklin Lakes
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
4

$425,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1507656
140 Bellair Rd, Unit N, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Condo
Donna Dever, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Wyckoff/Franklin Lakes
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$468,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518425
35 Garfield Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, Col
Michael Machinski, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sat. 5/16
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
18

$489,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515972
347 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Steve Pluchino, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
24

$499,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1508045
176 W Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Tisha Ramge, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
23

$499,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518726
277 Oak St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Ranch
Shu-Jen Su, Sales Associate
Full Service Realty, LLC
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/24
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.IOG74BqM.dpuf

$519,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1509881
345 Vesta Ct, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Edward Ditroia, Broker Associate
RE/MAX Elite Associates
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
24

$529,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1509389
228 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Monis Young, Broker
Exclusive Properties Realty, LLC
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
22

$598,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1508212
201 Walthery Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Col
Joanne W. Cheng, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/17
20

$598,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515823
224 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 2Fam
Debra DeSena, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 12:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
20

$598,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515827
224 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Ranch
Debra DeSena, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 12:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
20

$599,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1513495
273 Mulberry Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Christine Aderhold, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
23

$599,800 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518325
366 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Ranch
Juliette Gorham, Sales Associate
Jolanta Krygier, Sales Associate
Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Saddle River
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
19

$619,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518562
251 Emmett Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, C/C
Janis Fuhrman, Sales Associate
Terrie O’Connor Realtors/Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
19

$659,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1516349
545 Nagle St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, S/L
Agnes Broderick, Sales Associate
Abbott & Caserta Realtors, Ho-Ho-Kus
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
21

$679,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515623
700 Howard Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, S/L
Tina Kapsook Han, Broker Associate
RE/MAX Property Center
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.IOG74BqM.dpuf

$679,500 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518022
363 Vesta Ct, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Feraidoun Ketabchi, Sales Associate
Terrie O’Connor Realtors/SdlRv
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
20

$689,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1508750
560 Grove St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Ranch
Rumiko Saiki, Sales Associate
Furumoto Realty Inc.
Open House: 2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$699,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1500976
154 Claremont Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Gina Fierro, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
20

$749,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1510329
615 Grove St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Pam Christian, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
14

$749,900 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515597
235 Demarest St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Ghada Abbasi, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
17

$775,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1513774
415 Fairfield Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Cathy Banu, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
17

$789,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1503174
274 Franklin Tpke, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Col
Theresa Druce, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$799,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518366
334 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
7 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, 2Fam
Christal Chang, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$825,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1514804
157 Woodland Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Michelle Stojanovic, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$825,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515527
470 E Saddle River Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Christopher Kaufman, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.IOG74BqM.dpuf

$825,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518378
502 Summit St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Irene Palatucci, Sales Associate
Phyllis Lewis, Sales Associate
Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
23

$829,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1513603
434 Heights Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Maria Shammas, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/17
20

$899,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1517275
500 Grove St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Henry Middlezong, Sales Associate
Julia K. Shin, Sales Associate
Eastern International Realty, Inc.
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$899,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1517471
929 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$899,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1517510
646 Kenwood Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, S/L
Amelia Vieira, Sales Associate
Beth Freed, Broker Associate
Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty-Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
16

$899,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518351
295 Stonycroft Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Ranch
Kathleen Lops, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$919,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1510766
210 Manor Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Ranch
Michael Machinski, Sales Associate
Weichert Realtors Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$949,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1514759
125 N Walnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Janis Fuhrman, Sales Associate
Terrie O’Connor Realtors/Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
17

$979,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518640
497 Alpine Ter, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Jennifer Brito, Sales Associate
Gilsenan & Co.
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
1

$1,100,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1514674
454 Old Stone Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Col
Marilyn Nuber, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.IOG74BqM.dpuf

$1,159,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1509771
852 Morningside Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Col
Lori Lettieri, Sales Associate
Selina Hillenmayer, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
23

$1,349,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515951
244 Lotte Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Barbara Masarky, Broker Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$1,350,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1517555
546 Upper Blvd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath, Col
Rita Lutzer, Sales Associate
RE/MAX Properties-Saddle River
Open House: 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
1

$1,399,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518269
170 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Nena Colligan, Sales Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$1,495,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1518742
153 Carlisle Ter, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Laura Gill, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$1,499,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1513595
175 Orchard Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Karen Lampiasi, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
19

$1,595,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1510354
427 Spring Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Jane Certo, Broker Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$1,675,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1512266
144 Fairmount Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, Col
Judith MacLennan, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker, Wyckoff/Franklin Lakes
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sun. 5/17
24

$1,900,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1517971
323 Highland Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
2 Half Bath, Col
Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/17
25

$2,495,000 in Ridgewood
MLS # 1515415
505 Upper Blvd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
6 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath,
1 Half Bath, Col
Frances Ekblom, Sales Associate
Tarvin Realtors
Open House: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Sun. 5/17
– See more at: https://www.njmls.com/NJ/BERGEN/RIDGEWOOD-open-houses#sthash.SyywpI7B.IOG74BqM.dpuf

Posted on 1 Comment

New Jersey sees some improvement in wealth index

RidgewoodRealestatesign_theridgewoodblog2

Andy Kapyrin, the director of research, a partner and a chartered financial analyst with RegentAtlantic in Morristown says home prices are increasing, stock returns on Jersey companies are rising, as well as employment and income levels.

“What we are seeing is a broadening is what’s improving the wealth,” Kapyrin said. “The single biggest piece of good news is actually the level of the index.” (Cutter/NJ101.5)

New Jersey sees some improvement in wealth index

Posted on Leave a comment

Avoid paying taxes on capital gains from home sale

TaxTime1

MAY 10, 2015    LAST UPDATED: SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015, 1:21 AM
WIRE SERVICE

Q. My mother-in-law is selling her principal residence in Chicago and will have gains of more than $400,000, as she lived in it for 30 years. Her husband died more than two years ago. Is there any way she can avoid paying capital gains tax on the amount over the $250,000 individual exclusion? What about a stepped-up basis when her husband died? What about putting her daughter on the title? Will they both then get the $250,000 exclusion? What about converting it to a rental for her daughter (who also lives there) and then purchasing another 1031 rental for her daughter? Thanks!

Let’s take apart your question, because we think the answer will become clear.

Start with the word “profit.” Many people assume the sales price is equal to the profit on a piece of property if the mortgage is sold. Not really. The profit is the difference between the cost basis and the sales price. The cost basis includes the purchase price, any structural or capital improvements made to the home (such as re-plumbing, a new roof or a room addition, but not decorating) and the costs of purchase and sale. The costs of sale include the commission, the cost of any advertising and other fees that go into advertising and marketing the home for sale, including staging the home. The costs of the purchase include title insurance fees, lender costs and other expenses related to the purchase of the home. (You can get more information from the IRS and by reading Publication 523.)

Before we get to the true profit, let’s talk about the inheritance issue.

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#label/Personal/1438de9af7ae98f0?compose=14d3d78a668040f4