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Gain an advantage in the Northern
New Jersey real estate scene with informative articles selected
by Orly Chen. Articles discuss the essential aspects of home
buying, selling or renting, such as inspections, mortgages,
preparing to buy or sell, and handling closing costs. Get the
inside scoop from a professional.
Living
the Good Life in Tenafly, New Jersey
January 9, 2012
Needing to live close to New York City because of employment
but wanting to reside in a more rustic and quiet environment
proves to be a dilemma to many Bergen County residents.
That is, until they learn about the expansive and beautiful
homes comprising the attractive community of Tenafly,
New Jersey. Read
more...
What
You Need to Know About Tenafly Real Estate
December 26, 2011
For whatever style of home you are searching, Tenafly,
New Jersey contains the home you have been looking for,
whether it is a traditional Victorian, ranch, split-level
contemporary or colonial. Driving around Tenafly will
provide you with breathtaking views of homes for sale
as well as townhouses and rental condominiums. Available
houses enhance quiet, shady residential streets only minutes
from downtown Tenafly with a unique charm and style that
has made this Bergen County city one of the most popular
in the county in which to live. Read
more...
About
Bergen County
December 12, 2011
The most populous county in New Jersey, Bergen County
has over 900,000 residents and is continuing to grow.
Located in the northeastern corner of New Jersey, Bergen
County is bordered to the north by New York State and
to the east by the Hudson River. Perhaps due to its proximity
to New York City via public transport and the George Washington
Bridge, Bergen County is an extremely attractive option
for homeowners and prospective homeowners looking for
a safe and lively community that is close to – but
not within – New York City. Read
more...
Homeownership
Destination: Bergen County
November 28, 2011
For those looking to escape city life in favor of a safe,
suburban community – or for those looking to make
a jump from one such community to another – Bergen
County is a top destination in New Jersey. A safe haven
just a hop and a skip from bustling Manhattan, Bergen
County has copious small towns within it, eighteen of
which were named the Best Places to Live on NJ Month’s
magazine list of 100 Top Towns. In particular, the Mahwah
Township in Bergen County came in at number nine. Read
more...
The
Small-Town Charm of Demarest, New Jersey
November 14, 2011
Located only ten miles from midtown Manhattan, the town
of Demarest, New Jersey is nestled in a small, charming
borough in Bergen County. With no large manufacturing
industries, streets shaded by tall, leafy trees, minimal
traffic lights and just a few apartments, Demarest attracts
individuals desiring to leave the hustle and bustle of
city life yet wanting to remain within a comfortable commuting
distance of New York City. Read
more...
Thinking
of Moving to Bergen County in New Jersey?
October 31, 2011
Urbanites desiring a less congested, less hectic and more
naturally attractive place to live and raise a family
are flocking to towns in Bergen County, New Jersey. Read
more...
Choosing
The Right Real Estate Agent
October 17, 2011
When you have decided to make a move, sell your home,
and find another, the biggest first step in the process
is finding a real estate agent. For many Bergen County
homeowners, the search for a great real estate agent begins
with asking for recommendations from family and friends.
Although family and friends are great resources for finding
a real estate agent, your search should never stop with
the recommendations. Read
more...
Finding
The Right Real Estate Lawyer
October 3, 2011
An important part of buying or selling real estate is
the legal process, and therefore finding the right real
estate lawyer for your purchase or sale is integral to
a successful real estate experience. A good place to start
your search is online, where you may – using search
engines or dedicated lawyer search websites – plug
in your location and what your needs are. Read
more...
Advice
for Purchasing Bergen County Real Estate
September 19, 2011
People have made Bergen County, New Jersey the most populated
county in the state because of its attractive benefits,
high quality of living and close proximity to New York
City but without the noise and traffic the city generates.
As one of the top 20 U.S. counties possessing the highest
income per capita. Read
more...
Bergen
County Real Estate in a Tough Real Estate Market
September 5, 2011
Whether someone is a seasoned home owner or a first time
buyer, purchasing a home in today's faltering economic
climate is not one of the most pleasant experiences to
undergo--and survive at the same time. For individuals
who have less than a perfect credit history or must sell
the current home they own in order to purchase another
home, the prospect of buying property seems daunting and
perhaps a little dangerous, to say the least. Read
more...
Advice
for Purchasing Bergen County Real Estate
August 22, 2011
Bergen County, New Jersey offers a variety of real estate
for sale for someone looking to purchase a home or land
on which to build a home. Considered part of the New York
City Metropolitan area, Bergen County is a desirable place
to live, possessing an excellent park and school system,
with many beautiful houses from which to choose as your
next home. Read
more...
Bergen
County Real Estate
August 8, 2011
As one of the more populated counties in New Jersey, Bergen
County sits in the northeastern corner of that state,
bordered by New York and the Hudson River. Because it
is so close to but actually part of New York City, Bergen
County lays claim to some of the most active real estate
markets in New Jersey. Read
more...
From
the City to Home: The Suburban Destination for Urbanites,
Tenafly NJ
July 25, 2011
For many working professionals in Manhattan who also happen
to be parents of young children, there comes a time when
a decision must be made: to stay or not to stay. Although
city life is the top choice for many professionals pre-kids,
when children begin to reach school age, many parents
make the decision to leave the city for greener pastures:
the suburbs surrounding Manhattan. Read
more...
The
Tenafly Real Estate Market
June 27, 2011
With traditional Victorians, contemporary and Central-Hall
Colonials, ranch and split-level houses, Tenafly has a
variety of real estate offerings for any taste. Homes,
townhouses, and estates are for sale here, and there are
plenty of condos to rent. Residences in Tenafly are rooted
in suburbia at its greatest, offering spacious homes,
large backyards, and walking proximity to top-notch Tenafly
schools. Many homes have built in pools and landscaped
property. Approximately 4500 residences may be found in
Tenafly, with 3800 owner occupied and the remainder renter
occupied. Read
more...
How
to Find the Best Real Estate Agent
May 30, 2011
Whether selling or buying a house or apartment, an excellent
real estate agent can make all the difference to a positive
experience. Most people want to know if there exists some
secret ingredient to the best real estate agent, but the
truth of the matter is, the best real estate agents is
defined as an experienced professional who will listen
to his or her clients, act in an ethical fashion, and
understand the specific market of interest. Look for those
factors in an agent, and it is difficult to go wrong.
That said, there are suggestions to help people looking
for a real estate agent find that special professional
who is right for them. Read
more...
How
to Handle a Real Estate Short Sale
May 9, 2011
Unfortunately in these difficult times, some homeowners
and families arrive at the place where they can no longer
afford to keep their mortgage payments current. Perhaps
they lost a high-paying job, went through serious illness
or suffered some other personal tragedy. Whatever the
reason, it is never pleasant when a home needs to be given
up before the owner and occupants would like. Some of
the more negative options include foreclosure and bankruptcy,
but there is an alternative. This option for real estate
is called the short sale, which is becoming an increasingly
common tactic as the trying economic times continue. Read
more...
Small
Town Meets Big History in Demarest
April 18, 2011
When families want to live near New York City but experience
the calm of suburban life, Bergen County offers a range
of options including larger, more active towns and smaller
communities that almost conjure the feeling of the quiet
country. The latter choice provides a sense of near-complete
escape from the noise of city living, while keeping residents
within reasonably close distance of excellent opportunities
for employment, schools and culture. One of the quieter
options includes Demarest, a borough that adds a sense
of history to its appealing mix. Read
more...
Find
an Urban Suburban Experience in Tenafly
March 28, 2011
Many young couples in New York City, especially in crowded
Manhattan, eventually find themselves asking whether they
should stay in the city, particularly as their young children
grow and reach school age. While finding more space and
quality education for their children top their priorities
list, it also remains important for young parents to stay
close to their jobs, friends and cultural attractions,
most of which are located in the Big Apple. Couples facing
this dilemma should consider the alternative of an urban
suburban experience, namely, the kind of living available
in Tenafly, New Jersey, just miles from New York City
but also a world away in terms of quality of life. Read
more...
Tips
for Preparing a Springtime Home Sale
February 21, 2011
Following a winter of snow and cold weather, homeowners
interested in selling tend to prepare their houses for
market as the more pleasant spring season arrives. Every
seller wants to close the sale at the best price as swiftly
as new flowers begin to blossom, but in order to be a
success, the process requires thoughtful planning and
smart marketing. The primary steps, which can be completed
in as little as one week, involve depersonalizing the
home, organizing and improving the space. Read
more...
Steps
for Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
February 7, 2011
Buying or selling a home depends on finding the best real
estate agent to match your personal needs. In a market
where a small number of in-demand real estate agents do
a lot of business, it can be difficult to locate the right
agent among so many busy professionals. However, guided
by factors like an appreciation for individualized attention,
ethical conduct and market knowledge, it is possible to
find an excellent match with the following tips. Read
more...
Bergen
County Real Estate Investments
November 29, 2010
Even in a difficult economic climate, real estate remains
one of the most secure long-term investments that an individual
or family can make. Sure, the past few years have proven
the ups and downs involved with this kind of investing,
but the track record also shows that investments in certain
kinds of areas still tend to grow in value despite the
temporary risks. Read
more...
How
to Survive the Winter Real Estate Market
November 15, 2010
No time of year is more challenging for the real estate
market in the Northeastern United States than winter,
when cold temperatures, difficult conditions and lack
of sunlight offer plenty of reasons to discourage buyers
and sellers. On the other hand, while many people avoid
real estate transactions in the winter, a select few may
find the season offers the most opportune time to make
a deal. No matter which category you fit into, no doubt
winter is the ideal season for buyers and sellers to prepare
for spring, the optimal real estate season. Read
more...
Winterize
the Home with Simple Steps
November 1, 2010
Difficult as it can be to believe, the crisp temperatures
and beautiful foliage of the fall season yield to the
cold and darkness of winter in the blink of an eye. Come
winter, freezing air, howling winds and heavy snowfall
can do remarkable damage to a home in a short amount of
time, which means that homeowners should take care to
“winterize” their home, in other words, prepare
it in advance for the long, cold season. Weeks before
the depths of winter arrive with a thud, homeowners can
get ready for the change in weather during the fall season
while the comfortable temperatures still make it pleasant
to do the work. Here are some simple tips on what to look
for inside and outside the home to make it winterized.
Read
more...
Common
Home Investments to Reconsider
October 11, 2010
Homeowners almost always think of home improvements in
a positive way, where no one wants to imagine that their
beloved additions would not generate more value when it
comes time to sell the home. But beyond the basics like
routine home maintenance tasks such as keeping plumbing
up to date and treating the wood on a deck, which home
improvements really attract buyers that see the value
in the job? Surprisingly, a number of common home improvements
do not prompt potential buyers to appreciate the value
of the task, and as a result, the costs of the improvements
may not be factored as hoped into the purchase price.
Before homeowners waste money on an investment, it pays
to consider what improvements buyers might not appreciate.
Some chief considerations are swimming pools, extensive
landscaping and inconsistent high-end upgrades. Read
more...
Real
Estate Hotspots: Bergenfield, Tenafly, Demarest, Closter
and Alpine
September 27, 2010
Even in a challenging real estate market, certain areas
continue to hold more appeal for buyers than other locations.
What is the secret formula of their enduring popularity
despite the economic downturn? In North Jersey, prospective
buyers can choose from a number of appealing towns in
Bergen County. Among them are the hotspots of Bergenfield,
Tenafly, Demarest, Closter, and Alpine. It’s worth
a moment to consider why so many people want to live in
these five terrific Bergen County communities. Read
more...
Staging
Your Home is Key to its Sale
September 13, 2010
As the old saying goes, you only get one chance to make
a good first impression. Nowhere is this truer than in
the case of selling a home, which ranks with buying a
home as one of the largest financial transactions that
most people will make in their lives. Despite the importance
of staging a home for sale, real estate professionals
often express surprise at the lack of preparation clients
undertake in order to make the best first impression.
When it comes to selling a home, especially in a challenging
al estate remarket, first impressions count, and sellers
need to impress at a few key points along the way, including
photos, open houses and realtor visits. Read
more...
Prepare
Your Home for the Jewish Holidays
August 30, 2010
As September nears, Jewish families across the world and
in New Jersey prepare to celebrate the popular holidays
of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. Family members,
friends and other loved ones celebrate the Jewish holidays
with conversation, food, and prayer, all depending on
their backgrounds and traditions. No matter how individual
families choose to recognize the occasion, at the center
of the Jewish holiday experience for Rosh Hashanah, Yom
Kippur and Sukkot sits the home, which welcomes guests
into a warm and memorable annual celebration. The centrality
of the home for the Jewish holidays brings a big focus
on how to prepare a house for the special occasions. Read
more...
Home
Maintenance and Real Estate Markets Change Come Fall
August 16, 2010
When the fall season begins in late September, it brings
changes to more than the air temperature and colors of
the leaves, especially where home maintenance and the
variable real estate market are concerned. Children and
teachers go back to school, summer vacations end, and
sweaters and jackets suddenly appear instead of t-shirts
and flip-flops. For homeowners, the change in seasons
is a time to be mindful of annual home maintenance procedures
and to consider the adjustments in the real estate market.
Read
more...
To
Choose the Right Home, Know Your Needs in Advance
May 15, 2010
One of the most important questions facing clients in
the market for a new house is how to choose the home that
best matches their needs. A home is the biggest investment
of time and money that most families make in their lives,
which means it is critical to make the right choice from
the start. Choose a home that is too small, and your growing
demands for extra space could force you to move earlier
than would be cost-effective for your plans. Read
more...
Get
Ready for Back to School in Bergen County
May 1, 2010
Bergen County offers one of the best educational systems
in the country and serves as home to many of New Jersey’s
top schools. While it may be hard to believe in the middle
of summer, the time to return to classes is almost around
the corner. Once again this fall season, students of all
grade levels in Bergen County can expect to find manageable
class sizes, exciting advanced courses, extracurricular
activities like trips to New York City, programs for unique
needs, and solid SAT and college preparation. Read
more...
Choose
the Right Bergen County Town
April 15, 2010
Bergen County offers some of the most attractive towns
to live in New Jersey, but for newcomers and even people
familiar with the Garden State, the sheer number of options
can be daunting. While the all-around excellent school
systems, transportation, shopping, cultural diversity,
recreational opportunities, and proximity to New York
City mean that no Bergen County town will disappoint,
some towns may be better fits than others depending on
a family’s needs. Read
more...
Energy
Saving is Easy for Bergen County Homeowners
April 1, 2010
As hot summer months approach, every New Jersey homeowner
and family wants to learn new and better ways to save
energy. In addition to conserving money, the smartest
energy saving methods can help improve the environment
by reducing pollution and lessening contributions to global
warming. Read
more...
Hidden
Home Costs: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
March 15, 2010
The first thing homebuyers want to know about a prospective
new home is the listing price. More important than location,
everyone wants to know how much a home purchase will cost
before they can calculate the value the home might accumulate
in the long run. What potential buyers, and particularly
first time homebuyers, neglect to consider is that not
all the costs of a home are reflected in the listing price.
Read
more...
Choosing
a Landscaper is a Breeze with These Tips
March 1, 2010
Spring is in the air, which means New Jersey homeowners
turn their attention to cleaning their houses and making
their environments feel and look fresh. While many Bergen
County residents focus on the interior of their houses,
and perform rituals like spring cleaning and getting rid
of junk, it is important to consider the space outside
as an area to keep neat and presentable. Landscaping,
or the art of designing, creating and maintaining beautiful
outdoor surroundings, can lift homeowners’ spirits
and the long-term value of their property. Read
more...
Bergen
County: The Choice for Top Schools
February 15, 2010
People of all backgrounds and ages enjoy living in Bergen
County, but parents of school-age children especially
love the area for its top-ranked educational system. A
wide selection of nationally recognized public and private
schools prepares students of all levels and abilities
for future success. Rigorous academics, innovative teaching
and outstanding extracurricular activities make Bergen
County and its schools a leading choice for families who
put their children first. Read
more...
Bergen County
and New York City: The Best of Both Worlds
January 30, 2010
The Big Apple. Gotham. The Empire City. Whatever you call it, New York City is
known around the world for its unrivaled diversity, global influence and vast
economic and cultural resources. Residents of Bergen County find all these elements
and more within easy reach, with the added bonus that they can retreat to a charming
small-town feel when their big city adventures end. Read
more...
Bergen County
Medical Facilities Keep You Healthy at Any Age
January 15, 2010
Bergen County offers residents plenty of ways to stay healthy, from green spaces
for exercise to recreational facilities and the wide availability of fresh food.
Yet another key component of local health and wellness is medical facilities,
which provide highly regarded care to the population in North New Jersey. Read
more...
RE/MAX of Tenafly
RE/MAX
Associates lead agents
of
competing companies in
professional
designations which
denote
specialized training and
education.
They dominate the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Relocation
Professional (CRP), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Leadership Training
Graduate (LTG) ranks. Read
more...
About Orly Chen
Orly
Chen is a leading
Tenafly real estate agent
in Northern New Jersey
specializing in the Bergen
County area. Her
outgoing personality,
honesty and
approachability and
integrity make Orly
one of the most sought-
after agents in the
Northern New Jersey
real estate market
