Orly Steinberg's (osteinberg) Blog

Many Passaic County NJ home sellers look at the first offer on their home as just that, the First Offer with many more to come. You know what they say, ‘A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.' And in the current Buyers Market, offers are few and far between. Passaic County NJ home sellers w...

Before you make your final buying or selling decision, you should have the home inspected by a professional. An inspection can alert you to potential problems with a property and allow you to make an informed decision. Ask these questions to prospective Passaic County home inspectors:1. Will your...

Pending home sales show a sustained uptrend, rising for four consecutive months with very favorable housing affordability and a first-time buyer tax credit boosting activity, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on con...

In June 2009 there were 3,862 Passaic County foreclosure homes with 314 new foreclosures in June, according to RealtyTrac.com. Passaic County Foreclosure Activity and Home Price Index Foreclosures have remained relatively steady for the past 5 months while home appreciation has been up and down....

Passaic County Real Estate Best Buy List Below are homes we consider to be a Passaic County real estate's 'Best Buys' either because of competitive pricing, seller concessions, superior location or condition. Take a look and contact us for more information, 973-962-5410 or Orly@onlyorly.com.   Ba...

Passaic County home sellers are finding the market to be extremely competitive. Inventories are high and there are a record number of foreclosures. the days of merely putting a sign in the yard and having your home sell are long gone. Below are 5 things to do before putting the ‘For Sale’ sign in...

Selling your own home might sound like a good idea at first, but many Passaic County   FSBO (for sale by owner) sellers quickly realize they've gotten in over their heads or may have sold their home for much less than they would have had they worked with a Realtor®.  The 2008 NAR Profile of Home ...

Record low mortgage interest rates boosted pending home sales for the third consecutive month, with some benefit now from the first-time buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in Apr...

I found a great website, Energy Savers, with energy saving tips for Passaic County home owners. This site provides home owners with tips for saving energy and money at home and on the road.  By following just a few of the simple tips found on this Energy Savers Web site, you can make your home mo...

When shopping for a Passaic County home, the natural tendency of any buyer is to want to pay the lowest price possible. It's important to keep in mind, however, that the sales price is not the only factor that determines what the monthly payment will be. In fact, the impact of higher interest rat...