First-Time Buyers: Hurry for $8,000 Tax Credit It’s time to remind first-time home buyers that in order to qualify for the government’s $8,000 gift in the form of a tax credit, the deal must close by Dec. 1. Buyers should have a purchase contract signed by early October, so they have 45 to 60 days…

Bergen County Foreclosure Trends – April 2009 Posted by PAULA CLARK @ 6:29 am, May 31st, 2009 Bergen County foreclosure homes have remained relatively steady in 2009 after a spike in October 2008 with 398 new foreclosure filings in April compared to 925 filings last October, according to RealtyTrac.com. Bergen County Foreclosure Activity and Home Price Index Bergen County foreclosure activity…

In today’s housing market, home owners need to be more proactive than ever before when it comes to selling their homes. Whereas the real estate boom at the turn of the century made things easy on sellers, the current real estate climate is not so seller-friendly. To make their homes more attractive to prospective buyers,…

There many never be a better time to get into green building than right now, particularly as a way to hedge your business against the slowing housing market. “There is no slow down for my company,” says Matt Belcher of Belcher Homes in St. Louis. “Last year we did 15 green homes, and this next…

With an “iffy economy and the recent changes in first time home buyer incentives, figuring out if you should rent or buy can be tricky. Can you afford the down payment? Or, is it cheaper to rent? Luckily, here are two awesome tools to help you make that hefty decision. First, find a home you…

Tips For Bergen County Home Buyers Posted by PAULA CLARK @ 8:34 pm, June 12th, 2009 It’s easy for Bergen County home buyers to get overwhelmed. A home is the biggest investment most of us make and the entire process can be a bit scary! Here are Bergen County home buying tips, sure to calm…