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December 2009 Case Shiller Report

Carmelo — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:03:38 +0000

Case shiller index monitors the most popular metro areas home sales CLICK HERE FOR REPORT

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Paramus New jersey, Oradell NJ & River Edge NJ Real estate market update

Carmelo — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:11:57 +0000

wOW!!! things are starting to move in the BIG BC Bergen County. With historic low low interest rates and homes at affordable pricing, this is the

TIME TO BUY!! As of Dec 1st 2009 Paramus NJ has 100 Active homes for sale, 23 Under contract and 53 Solds in the past 3mos. River Edge NJ has 37 active homes for sale, 11 Under Contract and 35 Solds, and finally Oradell NJ has 38 Active Homes for sale, 11 Under contract and 20 recent sales in the past 3mos also. This numbers are looking alot better then a year ago and looks as if things are beginning to turn around a bit.
For assistance is selling your home in Bergen County, River Edge NJ, Oradell NJ, Paramus NJ, Emerson NJ, Fairlawn NJ. Contact Carmelo Oliveri, Coldwell Banker Realtor at (201) 618-2854. Visit our web site at www.OurNJhouse.com, www.OurBergenCountyHouse.com or www.SellWithMelNJ.com

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Carmelo — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:08:25 +0000

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 to arrange financing and safely close the deal.

“There’s not as much sand in the hourglass as we may think,” said Jim Merrion, regional director at RE/MAX Northern Illinois.

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Carmelo — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:06:40 +0000

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Home Inspections

Carmelo — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:50:27 +0000

An investment of any size should always be supported by an inspection, and nowhere is this more true than in real estate. Yet many of my first-time buyers are so eager to get into their property that they overlook this crucial step.

For assistance is selling your home in Bergen County, River Edge NJ, Oradell NJ, Paramus NJ, Emerson NJ, Fairlawn NJ. Contact Carmelo Oliveri, Coldwell Banker Realtor at (201) 618-2854. Visit our web site at www.OurNJhouse.com or www.OurBergenCountyHouse.com

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First time home Buyers Advice___www.OurNJhouse.com

Carmelo — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:48:00 +0000

Considered by many to be the embodiment of the American Dream, buying one’s first home is an exciting but stressful experience. From choosing the right property to financing under the best possible terms, homeownership can be downright intimidating.

Why go it alone? As your personal real estate expert, I can answer any questions, big or small, day or night. After navigating many first-time buyers through the process, I’m confident that I can do the same for you.

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Latest News Letter for Paramus, River Edge, Oradell, Emerson and Fairlawn NJ Real Estate Market Conditions

Carmelo — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:05:20 +0000

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NAR Report Pending Homes Sales are Up!!!!!

Carmelo — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:10:53 +0000

Pending Home Sales Up for Third Consecutive Month

Record low mortgage interest rates boosted the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®‘ (NAR) forward-looking pending home sales index 6.7 percent in April to 90.3 from a reading of 84.6 in March. The April 2009 reading is 3.2 percent above April 2008. “Housing affordability conditions have been at historic highs, but now the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit is beginning to impact the market, too,” says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. The index in the Northeast shot up 32.6 percent from March to 78.9 in April.For more information, read NAR’s press release or watch a video interview of Lawrence Yun on the latest index figures.

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Carmelo — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:48:21 +0000

Rates are up 0.25%+ So much for my comment of last week about flat trend lines! Read more. /// Rates may be higher now but still very good. Particulary first time home buyers should not delay. /// Refinances that like to wait for the better rate should get fully approved and try a short lock on rate dip and close within the week. /// Minimum Fico for FHA is now 560. /// Stated income loans still available for homes and investments: 70%ltv max. /// Have a good week folks!
For assistance is selling your home in Bergen County, River Edge NJ, Oradell NJ, Paramus NJ, Emerson NJ, Fairlawn NJ. Contact Carmelo Oliveri, Coldwell Banker Realtor at (201) 618-2854. Visit our web site at www.OurNJhouse.com or www.OurBergenCountyHouse.com

Tax credit loans for closing costs (but why bother)
Short-term loans to enable buyers to use their homebuyer tax credit benefits upfront, but the loans can’t cover the 3.5 percent minimum downpayment. Read more. But why bother? It is one more complication and using a seller concession will acomplish the same thing. And once the tax credit comes in, it does not need to be used to repay a loan. Remember, you must CLOSE by December 1 to be eligible for the tax credit. For details go here.

Construction and rehab loans readily available.
We have construction and rehab loans for residential (up to 4-unit properties) – investment and owner occupied. The lending value is based on the purchase price plus cost to complete, plus equity upon completion (in some cases). Presenting a rehab plan is a great way to enhance a rehab/teardown listing – and for buyers to create a dreamhome and significant equity. The timing is right. Call to discuss.

Is a commercial real estate bust inevitable?
Bailout watchdogs have something new to growl about: the lack of financing in the commercial real estate markets. Read more.

Rates up 0.25%+
For the week ending May 28th the 30-year fixed averaged 4.91% with an average 0.7% fees and points, up from last week when it averaged 4.82%, and increased again thereafter. This time last year it averaged 6.08%. “Fixed-rate mortgage rates followed long-term bond yields higher this week as financial markets try to discern the state of the economy,” said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac vice president and chief economist. “Consumer confidence rose again in May and represented the largest two-month rally since records began in 1967. Freddie Mac rate surveys.

Down Payment Assistance programs on their way back?
Congress is currently considering H.R. 600, bipartisan legislation that would make DPA an allowable gift source for FHA loans. Read more.

Available
- Same day loan decision (no ifs or buts)
- 30-day closes
- Condo (conversion) financing services. Information

- FHA loans down to 560 Fico

- 50-70% LTV stated income loans (600-700 Fico)

- 95% LTV Fannie Mae condo loans

- Loans for non-residents

- Rehab and construction loans

- Jumbo loans at near conforming rates

- Commercial loans

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The Strongest and Weakest Housing Markets!!!

Carmelo — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:15:27 +0000

Home News
The Strongest and Weakest Housing Markets
By Louis Jones, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, www.kiplinger.com

It’s no secret that the real estate market has been hammered. Nationwide, median home values dropped 18% in 2008, according to the most recent data from Fiserv Lending Solutions, a home-price research company. And in markets such as California’s Central Valley, where speculative building has yielded more homes than jobs, prices are down 30% to 38%.

In a few pockets of the country, though, home values have held their own, and some have even seen slight increases. The best place to own a home right now? Texas. Relatively conservative lending practices in the Lone Star State have buttressed homeowners from the worst of the subprime-mortgage mess. Additionally, Texas has a vibrant and diverse manufacturing sector, which has kept unemployment – and foreclosures – low.

The hardest-hit metro areas have been in the Central Valley and the Southwest, where speculative building and subprime loans a few years ago inflated the housing bubble. Now, the recession and job losses are pushing more homes into foreclosure. In turn, foreclosure bargains are luring new home buyers into the market and increasing number of sales but dragging median home values further down.

To see the ten metropolitan areas where median home values have increased the most, take a look at our slide show, Ten Cities With Rising Home Values. And to see where home values have dropped the most, check out our slide show, Ten Cities Where Home Prices Have Plummeted.

Researching the top ten cities where home values increased in 2008, we identified a few characteristics of successful real estate markets. Not every city on our list shares all of these characteristics, but a combination of them has spelled success for many metro areas.

A diverse set of industries. When a community relies too heavily on one sector, changes in that industry can be devastating to the local economy. A solid blend of midsize manufacturing and retail companies minimizes unemployment and keeps the local economy stable.

A college or university. In State College, Pennsylvania, for example, Penn State University is the local economy’s lifeblood, keeping housing prices on an even keel. But even in towns without major universities, smaller community colleges can provide secure jobs and attract home buyers.

A major hospital. Health care is one of the few industries still growing during the recession. Hospitals, especially regional ones, provide lots of jobs over large areas and help to stabilize housing values.

A strong community of retirees. While this doesn’t hold true for all cities that attract retirees (see Naples, Florida, in our list of the ten most depressed housing markets), it does in College Station, Texas and Kingsport, Tennessee, where retirees buy homes and give local economies a boost.

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