Debra DeSena was named Associate of the Month for the Ridgewood office, a Marron Gildea & Donohue spokesperson announced today. 

“Debra has had a very positive impact on our office,” said Aloysius Donohue, a partner with the firm. “She is an extremely serious and professional agent but at the same time Debra enjoys her work so much that she always looks like she is having fun.  This type of attitude is contagious and it is why both her clients and colleagues enjoy spending time with Debra.”

Debra is a Bergen County native, and currently lives in Ridgewood with her husband and two children, who both attend Somerville Elementary School.  Prior to entering the real estate business, Debra worked for a prestigious Manhattan Law Firm. She feels that having worked on real estate deals in both a legal and a sales capacity gives her a unique perspective and an advantage in today’s competitive marketplace.  Debra is very active in community events and spends a lot of time volunteering at Somerville School.  Her family is also very involved in various sports programs here in Ridgewood where her husband volunteers as a little league coach.

DeSena seems to be very proud of the fact the she earned the prestigious Associate of the Month award within a few months of joining the firm.  She says she was a bit intimidated her first day because everyone at Marron Gildea & Donohue seemed to be so technology oriented. “I knew I was a good agent before I joined Marron Gildea & Donohue but the training here has really enabled me to kick my business up to another level – or two,” says DeSena.  She says some of the newer agents have helped her with technology and she has returned the favor by sharing advice and tips on negotiating and making sales presentations.

For current information on the Ridgewood real estate market contact Debra DeSena at 201.445.8880.  If you are interested in learning more about a career at Marron Gildea & Donohue please contact Aloysius Donohue at 201.445.8880.

…Than Are Newly Listed.  This is a Good Sign for Ridgewood Real Estate.

In the May 30th to June 12th period 18 Ridgewood homes were newly listed for sale but 20Ridgewood properties went under contract or into attorney review in the same time period.  This means Ridgewood is burning off more of what is already a pretty reasonable inventory level.  During the same time period 9 Ridgewood homes closed at an average sale price of $822,511.  There were also 17 homes with price changes during this time period.

Click the links below to see detail info on the Ridgewood Homes listed in each of the categories discussed above.

Ridgewood Homes Under Contract or in Attorney Review

Ridgewood Sold Properties

Ridgewood Price Changes

New Listings in Ridgewood

Ridgewood Home of the Week – 164 Grant Street

 164 Grant Street Virtual Tour
This incredible new home is not quite finished but if you wait until it’s complete (60-90 days from now) there will be someone else’s name on the mailbox. The home is located on one of Ridgewood’s most desirable streets and sits just steps from the prestigious Willard school.  The residence has unquestionable curb appeal with its charming front porch and striking stone and hardie-plank exterior. You’ll love the high ceilings, authentic moldings, open floor plan and the feeling of bright spaciousness.  The home will feature a gourmet kitchen with granite counters and separate breakfast area, large family room with handsome fireplace and coffered ceiling, oversized dining room and impressive master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets and a truly spa-like master bath.  The home will also include 3 full baths on the 2^ndfloor, high-quality hardwood floors on both levels, two-car attached garage with carriage doors, stone patio and a finished lower level with office, rec room and full bath.

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Why Choose Aloysius Donohue?

It’s hard to answer this question myself without sounding like a complete blowhard so please click below to see what clients and local newspapers had to say.

Clients Are Saying…

Local Newspapers are Saying…

Click here to see some of my current listings.

The properties in this blog post were listed and sold by various participants of the NJMLS based on information from the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, Inc. for the period of May 23rd through May 29th 2009.