Bergen County Janurary Market Report

www.RickRobinsonHomes.com

Bergen County NJ January Market Report

One of the great things about being part of a Real Estate Board is that I get access to these great Market Reports that tell me how the market is doing at a particular time and I can then pass that information on to homeowners. This will give them a small glimpse of how the market is doing in Bergen County.

As Realtors we can tell potential clients what the housing market is doing in their area but the homeowners might not believe completely what we are telling them, and this report will validate what we say and help our potential clients get a feel for how long it might take to sell their home and if it is a Sellers or Buyers market as well as how much they might sell the home for.


Photo curtsey of photo bucket

We can also get a feel for how long a home is taking to sell. Right now it seems that the Inventory of Single Family homes for sale is LOW there is only a 4 month supply this means if no other homes were to be put up for sale and with the current amount of Buyers out there ALL the for sale homes would be sold in 4 months and there would be nothing available to buy. This makes NOW a great time to list your home. There are more Buyers than there are homes for sale. (Sellers Market)

A single family home days on the market average is 79 days in the last 12 month period, and they are selling for 96.3% of asking price.

Condos have a days on market average of 103 and they are selling for 95.5% of list price within the last 12 months. Now these numbers can change rather quickly so it is important to keep up to date on what is happening in the market trends and this is why you should always hire a Realtor to Buy or Sell a home.

I would like to apply for that job.....Go to my website to see what homes are for sale near you.

Until Next Time...




 

HOW TO USE CHALKBOARD PAINT.

www.rickrobinsonhomes.com

 How to use chalkboard paint.  www.benjaminmoore.com


Create a colorful, functional chalkboard in any room with chalkboard paint that's erasable, washable, and durable.
With our Chalkboard Paint—available in any color—you can turn any surface into a useful, fully-erasable chalkboard.
Step #1: Prepare the Surface Once you've selected the space for your chalkboard, clean the surface completely and repair any protruding nails or other imperfections. Some surfaces may require a primer or additional preparation:

• If an all-purpose primer is needed, we recommend using Fresh Start® High-Hiding All Purpose Primer (046).
  
• When applying chalkboard paint over plastic, we recommend priming with Insl-x® STIX® Bonding Primer (SXA 110) for best results.
  
• Metal surfaces should be cleaned with Super Spec HP® Oil & Grease Emulsifier (P83) before applying chalkboard paint.
  
• Shiny metal surfaces should be lightly sanded before the chalkboard paint is applied.

Step #2: Tape Off the Area to Be Painted Use painter's tape to mark off a space for your chalkboard. Step #3: Apply the Chalkboard Paint Using a brush or roller, apply the chalkboard paint within the taped-off area. For best results, use a Benjamin Moore custom-blended nylon/polyester brush or short-nap roller. Step #4: Ensure Lasting Durability For best results, allow the painted area to cure for 3 days before using it as a chalkboard. Then, prior to initial use, rub the entire surface with a piece of white chalk. Helpful Hints:

• For erasing, we recommend using a clean, damp cloth or paper towel. We do not recommend using a chalkboard eraser.
  
• Because of the additives used in some varieties of chalk, which can leave a residue when erased, we recommend using light-colored chalk designed for use on chalkboards.

Ideas for Using Chalkboard Paint:

• Use decorative molding or a colorful painted border to give your chalkboard area an extra personal touch.
  
• Attach a ledge at the bottom of the painted space to hold your chalk.
  
• In children's rooms, be sure to make your chalkboard low and large enough so that younger children can reach it and have ample space to write or draw.
  
• In your office or study, paint a chalkboard calendar with squares for dates. Then update your schedule whenever you like.
  
• Try a chalkboard in the kitchen for shopping lists, phone messages, and easy recipe reference.
• Think beyond your walls—use chalkboard paint on a child's table, flower pots, or colorful storage boxes.

This article was created by :http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/how-to-use-chalkboard-paint

Until Next Time...