Bergen County Real Estate News: June 2006 – Week 2

Bergen county news with an emphasis on aspects affecting real estate, residency and community issues.

Bergen County Real Estate Good for Buyers 
Bergen County Recreation Information
Open Space in Teaneck
Power cut in Teaneck and Neighborhood
Jobs in Englewood

Bergen County Real Estate Good for Buyers

This time the Real Estate market has really cooled down from the fevered high it was on a few months ago. Those planning to buy a home in the various towns of Bergen County can consider that the safest bet is probably now. This comes through as sales of existing homes face a decline. The season is however not on the side of those selling homes in Bergen county and other parts of New Jersey. Statistics report that now home sellers in Bergen County got only about 94.4 percent of their asking price for their homes in April 2006, compared with 97.2 percent in April 2005. Various Real Estate companies like Cedant Corp.; Hovnanian Enterprises, the largest builder in New Jersey, and Toll Brothers have also cut back on their outlook for the year. The reasons they cite for this range from higher contract cancellations to lower net contracts. Material costs are also higher and an increased use of incentives is offset by a slower sales pace.

Bergen County Recreation Information

For those who want to check the parks and recreation sites before buying a home in Bergen County, here is some good news. Bergen county officials have now compiled a comprehensive directory that gives information on county parks and recreation sites. This directory includes descriptions of the various places and also stores contact information. The directory lists information on parks, historical sites, hiking trails and golf courses. Performing arts centers are also covered here. Most importantly, the guide is free of charge and can be picked up at places like the Bergen County zoo in Paramus, the McFaul Environmental Center in Wyckoff or from the county’s golf clubhouses. Visit the Useful links page for more information onBergen County recreation activity. 

Open Space in Teaneck

The Teaneck Creek Conservancy is now a wonderful getaway for all residents of Teaneck and the neighborhood. This 46-acre stretch is a nature preserve that was officially opened to the community on Sunday, May 7, 2006. This conservancy was once a dumping ground for construction and home debris, but now hosts much of nature and open space in an urbanized area. Besides blackbirds and songbirds, the conservatory is also home to foxes, turtles, deer, possum, dragonflies and frogs, along with owls, hawks and the American goldfinch. Before this land could get away as any other land into real estate development,Puffin Foundation took charge and formed the Teaneck Creek conservancy. It raised over $1 million to save the land, including $500,000 from the state Green Acres fund, $450,000 from Bergen County, $50,000 from the Puffin Foundation, and $300,000 from the state Wetlands Mitigation Council.

Power cut in Teaneck and Neighborhood

Tuesday, May 30, 2006, saw a severe powercut in Bergen County and over 5000 customers were affected by halt in services that evening. Almost all of Hackensack, major parts of South Hackensack and Bogota lost power for about two hours from 5:30 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m. People living in Teaneck also faced the power situation but only for a short while. Their powercut lasted from about 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 pm. Various other towns like Dumont, Englewood and Ridgefield Park were affected too. While the problem is said to have occurred on the Hudson Terrace and Hackensack substations, a specific cause could not be determined for the outage.

Jobs in Englewood

For those looking not only for Englewood real estate but also for a job, then a free career fair is here. This fair will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church at 90 W. Demarest Ave. This job extravaganza would begin at 10 a.m. and go on till 3 p.m. Needs of all job seekers would be addressed here, ranging from the teenager looking for summer placements to adults who are considering to shift jobs. Besides this, the fair will also include workshops on resume writing, understanding employee rights, interview etiquette, negotiation skills and networking methods.

Become a Bergen County Resident

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• 14 Questions to ask a Realtor
• 5 Powerful Buying Strategies
• 9 Deadly Mistakes Home sellers Make
• Additional Reports
• How To Get Top Dollar In Any Market
• Making the Move Easy on the Kids
• Six Ways To Beat The Stress Of Buying A Home
• Different Reasons to Own Your Own Home
• Things You Should Know about Moving
• When Selling a Home

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