Becky Boomsma

Esi,
There are many towns/boroughs in Bergen County that would serve you and your family well with regard to community, schools, and commuting distance to New York City. I've included online links to valuable information on 2008 rankings for schools in the county and many towns have received special recognition and awards for what they offer. For example, Oakland, NJ was awarded accolades by Business Week Magazine as being one of the Top Fifty Towns To Raise Your Children and the two high schools that serve this community are in the top 25 and top 50 rankings in Bergen County for 2008. The very best way to determine the solution to your question is to obtain both online and offline information, which is readily available. I have a library of information and links on my website. Do your online research with a few of the links I've provided, select a knowledgeable Realtor in the specific areas of interest who have both a strong track record with relocation and transactions in their area of expertise for your actual search process and tours of the towns of interest. Send a few emails to Realtors that serve these areas to see how responsive they are and what type of information they provide you with. Choose the one that appears most knowledgeable and helpful in providing solutions for you. A top Realtor can help you hone in on what community fulfills your needs the best and assist you in finding the best choice in homes for your family and return on investment. Feel free to contact me or post here, should you have any further questions. Good luck to you in your search and may I welcome you to Bergen County, as well - an excellent choice for you!

High School Rankings -2008, by NJ Monthly Magazine (click on link or copy/paste into your browser)


NJ School Report, Bergen County by The State of NJ 2006-2007

http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc07/menu/03.html - Sat Oct 11 2008, 07:18

Hi Samia,

I am a real estate agent in Franklin Lakes, with my office near this property that you've inquired about. This property is in foreclosure and is available to purchase. If you are not already working with a real estate agent and you'd like to see this property and learn more about the foreclosure process, I would gladly assist you. I attempted to call the phone number you posted, but it is not correct. Feel free to contact me or post what specific information you would be interested in receiving.

Becky Boomsma
Coldwell Banker - Franklin Lakes
201-286-6097 - Thu Sep 25 2008, 13:59

Hi Mary,

You didn't state what town or state of the location. Are you referring to the development in Hypoluxo, FL, between Boynton Beach and Lake Worth? If yes, I have several Coldwell Banker colleagues that can provide you with the MLS listings in that community and can provide further information with regard to recent sales and short sale/foreclosure settlements. They could also post right here on Voices, if this is the area. You can contact me on this post or offline at the contact information below.

Becky Boomsma
Coldwell Banker - Franklin Lakes
Becky@BeckyBoomsma.com
201-286-6097 - Wed Sep 10 2008, 14:25

Hi Pat,

Peter was correct on the NY Express buses, and Oakland would be the quickest with plentiful parking. The bus leaves around 7:05 a.m. from Oakland and leaves Manhattan around 5:30 p.m.with a one hour commute. The closest trains would be the stations in Glen Rock, Ridgewood, Fairlawn ... or Hawthorne, which runs a different line. Many people drive the route each day from Franklin Lakes and surrounding areas and actually prefer it to public transportation. Outside of rush hour traffic and any unforeseen accidents/hazards, the trip takes about 40 minutes from Franklin Lakes to Manhattan. There has been some discussion over the years at the town levels in Oakland, Franklin Lakes, and Wyckoff to convert the freight lines back over to commuter lines, but may take several more years to see that change, due to the numerous goverment sectors involved in this process. Visit my website for community and commuter information for Northwest Bergen County, home of Franklin Lakes. - Fri Jul 18 2008, 19:41

Hi Angela,

Saddle Brook is very nice town, conveniently located in the NY/NJ Metro area, about 18 miles from New York City. It has some nicely maintained and manicured neighborhoods, pretty park areas for relaxing and exercising, and is convenient to major shopping, great restaurants, plentiful local services, good schools, and major thoroughfares, with city transportation. Keep in mind that many areas in Saddle Brook, along the river, may flood during heavy storms. Work with an agent you can rely on to proceed with care and caution on your behalf. Log onto my website, http://www.BeckyBoomsma.com where you can learn about and compare the schools with other towns along with local and regional resources. A couple from Manhattan recently purchased a home through me that I had listed in Saddle Brook and chose it for all of the aforementioned benefits...and they have been very happy with their selection of Saddle Brook and the neighborhood. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance to you. - Sun May 11 2008, 05:39