The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a plan to help provide relief to residents of Little Falls, NJ who reside in the flood plains near the Passaic and Peckman Rivers. The plan, which includes a new $750,000 pumping station on Louis Street, is expected to help ease the flooding concerns of those affected residents and also provide some relief to the high costs of flood insurance to these areas. For more information: http://www.northjersey.com/news/36773259.html   Brought to you by your Little Falls Real Estate Team  Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno www.yourhomenorthjersey.com 39 E. Main St. Little Falls, NJ 07424 973-256-0303 ext 218   Condos and Townhouse info: www.northjerseycondos.com   12/27/2008

                                                                From our family at Prudential Damiano Realty to your family We wish all of our clients, friends, neighbors and associates a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!   It is our pleasure to serve our communities and we look forward to providing unparalleled Real Estate services in 2009 and beyond.   Call your North Jersey Team for superior representation  Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno 973-256-0303 ext 218 www.yourhomenorthjersey.com www.northjerseycondos.com 12/24/2008

 As some of you may know or for others who will find out now, I previously lived in Little Falls.  In fact that is where we bought our first house.  When my oldest was probably around one someone told us about Santa's North Pole.  So we put him in the carriage and down Main Street we walked (thinking back now....it was a pretty far walk and it must've been COLD).  As we turned down Williams Street and walked about half-way down those bright white Christmas lights lit up the block.      I don't think there is a part of the house that is not lit up with some type of Christmas decoration.  From the Christmas Tree on the back second story deck to the Nativity beyond the dazzling lit up Christmas trees and reindeer.  In addition to the lit up tree in the "glass room", there is a train that r... 12/22/2008

The North Jersey housing market includes many condominium and cooperative complexes. Due to our affiliation with our condo division a significant amout of our business is from the condo/coop market. We are often asked...what's the difference between a coop and a condo? Here are the basic differences in the 2 forms of community living: Coop •·        Form of ownership - shares in a corporation that owns the coop complex. A proprietary lease is issued establishing occupancy terms. There is no deed recording or recording of sale information. •·        Board approval is required. Board may accept or reject any applicant owners or tenants. Application fee may be required. •·        Monthly maintenance fee covers building and grounds upkeep, your portion of real estate taxes, payment of under... 12/20/2008

                                                                                              Today was a day for our office to get together outside of the work environment and enjoy some time together at our annual office Christmas Party held at the Imperial 46 Restaurant in West Paterson NJ (soon to be Woodland Park). We all sat around the Hibatchi Grill and enjoyed the entertainment along with good company and great food. It was nice to be able to take a few hours together and have some fun especially after a trying year for many Real Estate Professionals. Our agents work hard however and this year, while challenging, was also rewarding and successful. It helps that we have a family - like atmosphere and that is a direct result from the way our Brokers treat us - with respect and app... 12/16/2008

Triple Play in Atlantic City was great! Real Estate professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania gathered to learn and network with others in their industry. I finally got to meet my Active Rain buddy Sal Poliandro ReMax in Saddle River NJ. Sal and I have gotten to know each other here in the Rain but hadn't previously had the opportunity to meet in person. Tuesday evening in a crowded "Icebreaker" party at Caesars Hotel and Casino who came walking by?....Sal Poliandro. He was as great in person as he is here in the Rain.  Jim and Sal It was great to finally meet you Sal!       This post from Your North Jersey Real Estate Team  Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno www.yourhomenorthjersey.com 39 E. Main St. Little Falls, NJ 07424 973-256-0303 ext 218   Condo and Townhouse infor... 12/11/2008

  Boost your Properties Value with these 8 helpful hints.   All homes require maintenance - make sure any necessary repairs are completed prior to listing your home for sale. Replace tired carpeting or flooring rather than doing a thorough cleaning. Spruce up the kitchen and bath(s). Even minor makeovers like counter-tops, appliances, and fixtures will make a major impression. Organize your closets and de-clutter. Pack away non essentials. Remember...less is more. Paint the interior of your home (and exterior if needed). This is probably the easiest and most cost effective step you can take to freshen up the look of your home. Stay neutral with colors...not boring...but neutral. Take a good look at your landscaping. If it looks boring to you, it probably does to potential buyers too. C... 12/08/2008

 A local Little Falls NJ company - Christmas Decor - which operatesa seasonal home decorating business, is seeking participants for its Decorated Family program. This program consists of putting up free holiday displays at the homes of families of military personnel serving abroad. Candidates are considered after submitting a 500 word essay on-line (www.christmasdecor.net - under the decorated families link) that outlines the reasons for wanting the honor. Craig Tkaczenko is the Christmas Decor local franchise owner, under his Creative Image Landscape Contractors business and is located at 101 E. Main St in Little Falls. He can be reached at 973-890-5929.     Brought to you by your Community Sponsors and Little Falls Real Estate Team  Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno www.yourhomenorthj... 11/30/2008

To all of our friends, colleagues, and clients, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a link to a video on the origins of our uniquely American Holiday. Thanksgiving May your day be filled with good food, good company, and good football! Enjoy!                                         From your Community Sponsors and Little Falls Real Estate Team  Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno When the holiday is over, we're here to assist you with all of your Real Estate needs! www.yourhomenorthjersey.com   39 E. Main St. Little Falls, NJ 07424 973-256-0303 ext 218   North Jersey Condos:   www.northjerseycondos.com 11/26/2008

The B Squad Junior Hornets Cheerleaders won Pom Pom overall and 1 degree of excellence in cheer at the Fairleigh Dickinson Cheerleading Competition on 11/23/2008. This was a terrific acheivement by the girls after a season of hard work and hours of practice that also coincided with the boys Championship Super Bowl win over West Paterson. So Congratulations to the squad, their families, their coaches, and advisors (plug for Jean-Marie). Little Falls Football and Cheering: http://www.lffpa.net Best of luck at the 2008 U.C.C.L. CHEERLEADING COMPETITION at Passaic Valley HS on Dec 7th! This Cheerleader news brought to you by your Community Sponsors and Little Falls Real Estate Team  Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno Visit our website: www.yourhomenorthjersey.com  We'd be happy to provide yo... 11/26/2008

CONGRATULATIONS!LITTLE FALLS B SQUAD JUNIOR HORNETS2008 SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS!!! The B Squad Little Falls Junior Hornets Football Team won their Super Bowl game against the West Paterson squad 29 - 0  on 11/22 at Butler NJ. So, we offer congratulations to all of the players, their families, and coaches -  Ian Lawson,Pat Riley, Homoer Plummer, and Mark Simonetti for a season of hard work and dedication culminating in a Championship. For more information on the Little Falls Youth Football and Cheering program visit: http://www.lffpa.net Hornets (in Green) in action during the recently completed Super Bowl Game   This local sports information brought to you by your Community Sponsors and Little Falls Real Estate Team  Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno   Visit our website: www.yourhomenorthje... 11/26/2008

 These days it seems that everyone is looking for ways to "go green" in their everyday lives by using products that have a less detrimental impact on the environment. Heck, even our Multiple Listing Service has instituted a "go green" initiative by trying to cut down on the amount of paperwork that we generate with each listing. Now there is a company who has brought this "green" concept to Holiday decorating. Christmas Decor, the largest professional holiday decorating company in the US is spearheading the effort to use LED (Light Emitting Diodes) as the new choice for Christmas lights. These LED's  can save at least two billion kilowatt hours of electricity each month according to the US Department of Energy over the use of conventional holiday lights. This energy savings could potent... 11/14/2008

Now that the weather is changing and winter is around the corner, so is the home heating season. Public Service Electric and Gas Company has come up with a list of tips for their customers to follow in order to cut down on usage and help keep their energy costs under control.                                            * Lower your thermostat by one degree which may reduce your heating bill by three percent. Save even more by lowering your thermostat two degrees during the day and five to ten degrees at bedtime.  * Clean or replace the furnace filter on hot air heating systems.  * Seal flues in fireplaces you don't use.  * Wrap an insulation blanket around the tank of your water heater and wrap the hot water outlet pipe with inexpensive flexible insulating tubing which would reduce the t... 11/14/2008

                  We are The Mill experts.    The Historic Mill at Little Falls Condominium Complexis situated on an 11 acre property on the banks of the Passaic River that features amenities such as tennis courts, a scenic nature trail, fitness room and pool.   Over 400 Units - Studio, 1 Bedroom, and 2 Bedroom condos with a variety of floor plans in 5 different and unique buildings form the landscape of this desirable and sought after community. Centrally located in the heart of Little Falls - with train and bus service within walking distance and major thoroughfares only minutes away - this is an ideal location for commuters.   If you own a Mill unit and are thinking of selling - call the Real Estate Team that knows how to market your property.   If you are thinking of a move to the M... 11/12/2008

The Fine Grind of Little Falls will be operating a Holiday Gift Shop opening on Saturday November 22 thru Christmas at 7A Paterson Ave - which will become their new Fine Grind Downtown location in January. Here are the details of the Holiday Gift Shop:     Brought to you by your community sponsors and Little Falls Real Estate Team  Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno We specialize in The Mill Sales and Rentals www.yourhomenorthjersey.com 39 E. Main St. Little Falls, NJ 07424 973-256-0303 ext 218   For Condo and Townhouse info: www.northjerseycondos.com 11/11/2008

.....At Montclair State University                             Broadway on a budget.....and in your back yard Support the Arts at Montclair State and your Little Falls Community Crazy for YouNov. 18th-21st • 7:30pm Nov. 19th • 1:00pm Nov. 22nd • 2:00pm & 8:00pm Nov. 23rd · 3:00pm   Dept. of Theatre and Dance John J Cali School of Music Alexander Kasser Theater    Music by: George Gershwin Lyrics by Ira GershwinBook by: Ken Ludwig Originally Choreographed by: Susan StromanDirected and Choreographed by: Clay James Musical Direction and Conducted by: Paul HostetterVocal Direction by: Aaron Jodoin Set Design by: Jito LeeLighting Design by: Randy Mugleston Costume Design by: William Ivey LongWith music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin combined with brilliant choreography, this show's un... 11/07/2008

On Halloween my partner and I held an Open House at one of our listings in Little Falls NJ. We supplied the "treats" for the visiting "trick or treators" and provided a quick tour for those parents interested in seeing this beautiful Center of Town listing. We supplied our contact info along with a photo and address of the home on the "treats' that we gave away. We also had special "Halloween" property brochures for those adults who took the time to view the property. Jim and Jean-Marie greeting a young "Captian Hook" who visited their Halloween Open House. Unique marketing ideas from the Real Estate Team that thinks "outside the box" Let us work our magic with your home!  Jim Albano and Jean-Marie Vantuno Visit our website: www.yourhomenorthjersey.com   39 E. Main St. Little Falls, NJ ... 11/01/2008

How many of you remember that great tune from 1968? Co-written, produced, and sung by Felix Cavaliere and my 2nd cousin - Eddie Brigati of the musical group known as "The Rascals" aka "The Young Rascals" - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees (1997)                Other great hits by the Rascals that are part of our American musical fabric include: "Good Lovin'" "A Girl Like You" "How Can I Be Sure?" "Groovin'" and of course..... "It's a Beautiful Morning" Recently, North Jersey natives - brothers Eddie Brigati (of The Rascals) and David Brigati (Singer Songwriter) ...my cousins.... were honored by their hometown of Garfield NJ with a ceremony at City Hall where a resolution was adopted recognizing their numerous achievements and they were presented with honorary street signs that read ... 11/01/2008

Holistic Pet Care comes to Little Falls.....                                            What exactly is Holistic Pet Care? Holistic Pet Care - located at 125 Paterson Avenue, Little Falls - Telephone 973-256-3899 - recently had their Grand Opening of this unique and innovative Pet Health Facility. At Holistic Pet Care they focus on keeping your pet healthy and trying to correct weaknesses and imbalances in the body before they develop into diseases. The practice strongly promotes optimum diet and environment while minimizing negative elements to help keep your pet healthier and living longer. Some of these treatments provided at this pet health care facility include: Chiropractic Adjustments, Homeopathy, Herbal Therapies, Nutritional Therapy, Ozone Therapy, Reiki, and more. Plus the sta... 10/23/2008

Check out the Fine Grind in Little Falls for some Autumn Fun!       COMEDY NIGHT TUES OCT.14 8pm-9:30pm       Do you need a BOOSTA to get you goin? add a BOOSTA SHOT to your beverage for a balanced boost! no caffeine & no sugartaurine-ginseng-guarana-vitamin B   pumpkin muffins are here!  autumn desserts! pumpkin cheesecake carrot cakeapple crumb tart   have you tried our thanksgiving panini? you don't need to wait for the holidays to enjoy turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce & gravy soup's on!ask for the soups of the day  NEW STUFF...       bring in your laptop, our internet access is totally FREE! (purchase required) , "caramel apple pie" ciderghirardelli caramel syrup and cinnamon steamed with fresh apple cider & topped with whipped cream & cinnamon.  amazing!   "boo!" latte this scari... 10/20/2008