WASHINGTON – New U.S. home sales jumped in June by the largest amount in more than eight years as buyers took advantage of bargain prices, low interest rates and a federal tax credit for first-time homeowners. While home prices are still falling, the figures released Monday were another sign the housing market is finally bouncing…

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…

As of last thursday the new home sales report did better then expected and existing homes sales came in lower then expected.  Overall spring time is in full bloom and buyers are looking for great real estate deals.  30Yr fixed rates open lower this week over last and expected to float around the 5% mark. …

 From the Paramus Post Parkway Elementary School Students Visit The Paramus Municipal Complex A treat was in store for Parkway students as they were given a tour of the Paramus Municipal facilities. This occurred on Tuesday, April 14th and involved three second grade classes. Lucky for them, their second grade teacher, Mrs. Bland, has a…

PARAMUS ­— Fees for the borough swimming pool will rise by as much as 70 percent when it opens this summer for the first time since dangerous levels of PCBs and other containments were found throughout the property almost two years ago. Borough officials say the rate increases are necessary to offset the more than…

The following care and maintenance tips will help keep your new kitchen and/or bathroom looking radiant for many years. It is recommended that you do not use your newly installed countertops or vanities for 48 hours. That includes any work to be done to your cabinets or plumbing fixtures.The silicone adhesive needs to set and…

A Loan Modification is a permanent change in one or more of the terms of a mortgagor’s loan, allows the loan to be reinstated, and results in a payment the mortgagor can afford. Question 1: In utilizing the Loan Modification option to bring an asset current, can the mortgagee include all fees and corporate advances?…