Welcome to my channel! I'm Bob Dzienis (The "Dzien" makes a "JEN" sound 😉)...I'm a REALTOR® in Northern NJ. I live in Bergen County, and help home buyers and sellers across Northern NJ! If you want to learn about NJ real estate and community information, consider subscribing! All information in my videos is meant to be educational and a starting point in your home purchase/selling journey!
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Was born in Teaneck in 1958 and our young family's first home was in Hillsdale. Moved from there to Dallas, Texas. I have very fond memories and decided to research the town further today. My grandparents lived in Upper Saddle River and Woodcliff Lake. My Greatgrandparts lived in Ridgefield Park. Tons of young mind memories much different from Dallas.
These two home styles are very popular in the PNW. There are loads of them in the Seattle and surrounding suburban areas. What you call a B-Level is called a Split level or Split-Entry here and what you call a split-level is referred to as a Tri-level.
Hi Bob! Thanks so much for the great content - do you still live in North Carolina? My wife and I have been looking for a property in Bergen County, but the overpriced properties have made it much harder to buy anything that makes sense. I work remotely, but my wife owns a beauty salon business which she can move anywhere too. Which city would you recommend for a couple in their late 20s? We're looking for a multi family. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I actually live in Bergen County but made this video a couple years ago during Covid when we were seeing a lot of folks moving to North Carolina from New Jersey. Are you looking for a multi family in NC?
They aren't always distinct on the walk, sometimes you have the stairs inside with a split level I think. I wish I could show you the house I grew up in because I always called it a bi-level but now I think it's a split level. Please reach out and let me know what the house actually is.
@@LivinginNorthernNJ West Paterson used to be a family oriented town when people cared about each other more, now just like any other the influx of of so many cultures and nationalities the town is a little divided. The taxes are very high and homes are trending up. I never lived in West Paterson, but I lived 3 blocks away in Paterson. I now reside in Totowa which for now remains okay even with the changes.
@dontfeedthepirates Ugh. That stinks. All the upfront work you put in and some money for inspections. If it appraised or they got a cash offer I’m sure they’d move. Why put it on the market to begin with, you know? Sorry it didn’t work out, but the right house will come to you when the time is right.
I am in NJ and looking to buy a home in the next few months. The home I'm looking at is in a flood zone. I just went to an open house. I am gonna call you!
True story: Soon after the inspection parties learned that the very expensive house was 40,000.- LESS than the appraisal. Sellers wouldn’t budge! No one could understand it. They were going to make a ton of money. So just like you said, the buyer walked away and the sellers put their house back on the market. That was four years ago. I read the appraisal. Looked very professional to me. (I got an appraisers license years ago.). I was not mad, but everyone else was.
Shame how Paramus has changed. Many of those ranches and colonials are being leveled for “McMansions”, and they build anywhere. Apartments are being squeezed into mall parking lots!
It’s crazy how a majority of the old Lord and Taylor building has been empty. Probably only a matter of time before Best Buy calls it quits there as well.
Many times the contract price is over market value, the rationale is to not leave any money on the table and let the appraisal be the deciding factor, then negotiations start there. This strategy makes the Appraiser seem like the 'Bad Guy" because they ''Cut' the value.....This is an old Realtor trick.
Hi I'm a buyer. the house I wanted it didn't appraise. The Seller wont negotiate because they believe their house is more than the appraise. They asking us to look for another appraiser from a different lender. My question is Can I look for another appraiser from a different lender?
Thanks for watching! Are you buying in New Jersey? If so, you should have an attorney involved to try to negotiate this. Have you spoken to your lender about options of getting it reappraised? Everyone should want this to close since you’re far into the process so the lender may pay for another appraisal with another appraiser. Or maybe the seller is willing to cover part of the cost. The issue is that if this deal dies and they take another deal with a loan, the buyer’s lender may appraise at a similar amount. Has your agent provided comps to help justify the appraisal?
Thanks for watching! Consider towns like Rutherford, Wood Ridge or Hasbrouck Heights. You can find some really nice properties in those towns and the commute is a breeze. If you need representation from an agent, please reach out I’m happy to help. 973-382-9128
Thanks for the info. I'm an insurance agent this helps in trying to explain to clients the difference in policy costs between a 2 story and a bi-level and split level.
big problem about Hackensack... gangs, if you want to raise a child here make sure you pick the right neighborhood and don't send them to public school anytime after grade 6. There are many gangs in the area surrounding the public housing on Newman st as well as the neighborhood closest to the bordering town south Hackensack. Hackensack might seem safe and all but the truth is its a bad place for children to be raised, they will be exposed to gangs. You might see only a few shootings and stabbing a year in Hackensack but they all are in the areas that I had previously named and near Essex st and there are also tons of crimes that aren't reported as people get away with stabbings between teenage gang members from public housing and poor backgrounds.
There’s always something in real estate! I tell my clients to just focus on the end goal as best as possible and walk away if it’s too much or not enough accommodations throughout the process
IMO New Jersey will always be a hit real estate market, because at the end of the day, we have a vibrant economy, close proximity to NYC, an excellent education system, and you make a lot more money here than NC.
I’ve lived in Hackensack for the last 15 years! The proximity to New York is amazing, it’s right in the middle of transit systems to New York, a lot of eateries, and it’s a up-and-coming booming town with new construction.
Feel free to give me a call or text and let's chat about it. Your budget, etc can impact what you're looking for . If you're looking for agent fiduciary representation, I'm happy to help you find that place. Cell: 973-382-9128
@Yashbeats. That's becoming a very popular area more and more. Great location and very close to a Light Rail station. I can't steer you and say one area is family friendly or "good"...you should definitely check that out on your own by visiting the area. But you can also take a look at www.niche.com and do some research on the Bergen-Lafayette and Greenville sections of Jersey City. This is also a good website to explore: everythingjerseycity.com/
