WHITE NAMED MGD ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH

Caren White was recently named Associate of the Month, a Marron Gildea & Donohue spokesperson announced today.

 “Caren is a model of consistency,” said Aloysius Donohue, a managing partner at the firm. “She has been one of the top agents in our firm, and in all of Bergen County for that matter, for a long time – but she is not content to rest on her many accomplishments.  To this end, Caren is constantly upgrading her skills and learning so she can continue to surpass her clients’ expectations and continue to be one of the most successful real estate agents in Bergen County.”

Caren has lived in Bergen County for the past 29 years. She has been a full-time real estate professional with Marron Gildea & Donohue for the last 18 years. Caren attributes her success to her knowledge of the market, her strong commitment to clients as well as her attention to detail. She takes pride in dealing with honesty and integrity. Caren resides in Ho-Ho-Kus with her husband. Her family is in the construction business and she understands the complete building process.

“I enjoy going to work every day and I love helping people,” said White.  “I also couldn’t think of a better place to work than Marron Gildea & Donohue.  It’s easy to be good at what you do when you love doing it.”  White says Marron Gildea & Donohue provides an incredible amount of leading-edge training which she feels gives her and her clients an edge in today’s competitive marketplace.  She also points out the fact that the firm provides qualified leads which enable her to spend less time prospecting and more time doing what she does best – help her clients find their dream home.

Caren has been honored by the Association of Realtors “Circle of Excellence” committee 15 times over the years, attaining Platinum level in 2006, Gold level in 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004 and 2007. Caren is a lifetime member of the Distinguished Sales Club. Her professional memberships include; New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, New Jersey Association of Realtors, Real Source Board of Realtors and National Association of Realtors.

Caren has been active as a volunteer for her local board participating in many committees. She has co-chaired the Realtor Recognition Committee and the Circle of Excellence Verification Committee, RPAC, Legal Education and the Professional Education Committee over the past 10 years.

Marron Gildea & Donohue is a full-service real estate firm with offices in Ridgewood, Saddle River and Ho Ho Kus. For current information on the local real estate market contact Caren White at 201.449.6100.  If you are interested in learning more about a career at Marron Gildea & Donohue please contact Aloysius Donohue at 201.445.8880.

Ridgewood Bond Referendum Presentation Set for October 27 or 28 – More Details to Come

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If you are going to vote, and you know you should, make sure to take the time to see the presentation.

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• Make sure you are well informed in advance of the vote.
• Cover proposed projects for the entire district.
• Give attendees the opporunity to view the plans.
• Include a detailed Q & A session.

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Meredith Scheck Joins Marron Gildea & Donohue

 Meredith Scheck joined Marron Gildea & Donohue’s rapidly expanding Ridgewood office, a company spokesperson announced today. 

 “We are thrilled that Meredith decided to join our Ridgewood Team”, said Aloysius Donohue, a managing partner at the firm.  “She is a dedicated, hardworking agent who cares deeply for her clients.  Meredith also has an upbeat outlook on real estate, and life in general,  that is infectious.  I have no doubt she will be one of our top agents for years to come.”

 Meredith is a life-long resident of Bergen County.  She was raised in Ridgewood and has been living in Ho-Ho-Kus for the past 11 years with her husband Rod and their two children.  With her deep roots in the community, Meredith can provide valuable insights on local schools, neighborhoods, and commuting considerations.  She is active in the school community and is an Associate Member of the Ho-Ho-Kus Contemporary Club.

 “I’ve learned so much since joining Marron Gildea & Donohue – it’s incredible,” says Scheck.  “The techie stuff can be a bit overwhelming at first but the staff and management here take training very seriously and are willing to invest the time to make sure you understand how to use all the great tools that they provide.”  Scheck has a new listing at 1025 Hillcrest Road in Ridgewood and says she was amazed at how much online and offline traffic the technology that Marron Gildea & Donohue employs was able to drive to this beautiful property.

 Meredith holds an English degree from Randolph-Macon College.  Prior to joining Marron Gildea & Donohue, Meredith worked for nearly a decade as Assistant to the President & CEO and as an Events Coordinator for Centre Reinsurance in Manhattan. While there she used her attention for detail and personal skills to plan and execute high-end corporate events.

Single Family Housing Starts Rose in September

Starts of single-family homes rose 3.9 percent to a 501,000 rate in September.  ”Housing starts” are the number of residential building construction projects begun during a specific period of time, usually a month; a key economic indicator.

This good news on housing starts is in addition to other recent positive housing news:

New Jersey Home Sales Rise for Sixth Month In a Row

Existing Home Sales Rise at Record Pace in July

Huge News – Housing Prices Rise for the First Time in Nearly 3 Years

If you look back to the beginning of the year and consider where we are now, versus then, you will clearly see signs that housing is on the road to recovery.   The path may not be a straight line, and there’s bound to be hiccups, but we seem to be on the right track.

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Ridge Thai Awarded “Best in Bergen County” by 201 Magazine

Ridge Thai's Website (Ridgewood, NJ)

According to 201 Magazine Ridge Thai nudged out another Ridgewood Restaurant for first place on this year’s list.  Taste of Thai, in Ridgewood, was the category’s runner up.

Ridge Thai serves traditional Thai Dishes, in large portions, at its 24 seat establishment located at 50 Chestnut Street near the Ridgewood Train Station.  One local resident quoted in the 201 Article describes it as “small, inmate” while another says “The staff is accommodating, to the point of being sweet without being sugary.  The spices are real and delicious.  When I wipe the back of my neck and back of my head and they are wet with perspiration, but my mouth and throat are not burning in the least, I know I’m enjoying the best Thai food.”

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