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Passaic County Residential - All TypesMonthAve. Sale Price (x1000)'04        '05       '06       '07Homes Sold'04   '05   '06    '07Days On The Market'04   '05  '06   '07 Sales Price %Increase / Decrease'04 - '05  '05 - '06   '06 - '07 January $327$373$394$40322824322719076826694+15 %+ 6 % 2 %Feb...

Bergen County Single FamilyMonthAve. Sale Price (x1000)'04    '05      '06      '07Homes Sold '04   '05     '06    '07Days On The Market'04  '05  '06  '07Sales Price %Increase / Decrease'04 - '05    '05 - '06   '06 - '07January $488$553$783$615471447382610757913499+13.5 %+ 42 %- 27 %February     ...

Bergen County Condominiums/TownhousesMonthAve. Sale Price (x1000) '04    '05      '06       '07 Homes Sold '04   '05     '06      '07Days On The Market'04 '05  '06  '07    Sales Price %Increase / Decrease'04 - '05  '05 - '06  '06- '07January $334$392$340$406157171124245605872104+13%- 15 %+ 19 %Fe...

WOW!!! What a difference a month makes.The Market Absorption Rate is down across the board, which means we are moving closer to a normal market. Sussex County had the greatest decrease, with almost a 50% decrease.Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and Sussex Counties:Number of homes sold in October still lo...

    According to Remodeling magazine's "Cost vs. Value Report," homeowners interested in remodeling their home for effective resale results should opt for more practical replacement projects, as opposed to full-blown renovations. The report found that seven out of the top 11 projects that paid of...

Last week, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, the second cut in six weeks. Decreasing the cost of money should positively impact consumer interest rates on credit cards, car loans, home equity lines of credit, mortgage loans and other consumer borrowing. Yet, ...

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You spend so much of your time sleeping, aren't great sheets and bedding worth the investment?  Especially if you have a new mattress, you want to protect that investment with a cover or pad.  Also, wouldn't it be nice to know which combination of blankets, quilts, and comforters works best?Mattr...

Living with their female friends is a growing trend among baby boomer women, and is expected to intensify as the baby boom generation heads into retirement. According to an AARP survey, almost half of women between the ages of 45 and 59, and a third of women in their 60s and above, consider livin...

Selecting the right rental home will go a long way towards ensuring your happiness in your new location. Finding a property that meets your needs and budget can be tricky, though. These will help you determine what's most important to you and help you navigate your way through the rental process....