Cathy Banu Team at Keller Williams Village Square Realty

Cathy Banu Team at Keller Williams Village Square Realty Call us today to learn more! I have moved 11 times! Yes, I know exactly what you are going through, I have been in your shoes 11 times!

A love for Real Estate can be a dangerous thing. After my family's 7th or 8th move, my husband finally said to me, "If you love doing this so much, do you think you can do this for someone else and allow us to stay in a house long enough to put up drapes?" And I did. For the last 12 years I have loved every minute of guiding my clients through the complicated process of buying or selling a home. I have however moved my family several more times in the interim. My children still tease me, "Mom doesn't Spring clean, she just moves.”. This is a wonderful and exciting journey you are embarking on and I would love to be a part of your experience. Finding the right home for you takes a lot of work! I have worked with many home buyers and I’ve seen that they know quite quickly when they have found their dream home. The difficulty lies in the negotiations; dealing with the appraisers, mortgage brokers, inspectors, town officials and the hundreds of other details that must be carefully maneuvered to facilitate a successful transaction. This is my job, I love doing it and I do it well. A home is not a home because of its room dimensions or the color of the walls. It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door. And the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there. Buying a home is about your life and your dreams, however, it is also about making a major investment. I build my business one client at a time, by Exceeding your Expectations....

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Cathy Banu
551-574-8007
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Charming Home with Private Backyard Oasis and Easy Commute - Open House This Weekend!Open House this Saturday & Sunday i...
08/01/2026

Charming Home with Private Backyard Oasis and Easy Commute - Open House This Weekend!

Open House this Saturday & Sunday in Valhalla! Discover a charming home with a private backyard oasis and an easy commute. Enjoy the bright layout with sparkling hardwood floors and a spacious living room perfect for entertaining.

📅 August 1st & 2nd
⏰ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
🏡 Want the address? Comment **'where'** and we'll DM you the details!

07/30/2026

If your home's layout feels more like an obstacle course than a sanctuary... it might be time. 🛑

When you were raising a family, multiple levels and a big yard made perfect sense. But today, carrying laundry up and down two flights of stairs can feel like a daily workout you didn't sign up for.

Add in the rising costs of upkeep—with the average homeowner spending over $8,800 a year on maintenance (and over $14,000 if your home is 40+ years old)—and your home starts working against you.

In this video, we share how trading a never-ending to-do list for a single-level ranch, luxury townhome, or condo can completely transform your daily peace of mind.

👇 Click the link in our pinned comment for the full video!

07/27/2026

Did you know empty nesters currently own 28% of all the large homes in the country?

If you bought your Bergen County home 10, 20, or 30 years ago, you are sitting on a literal gold mine. The median sales price in our area is nearly $788,000 (up 5% from last year!), and nearly 40% of homeowners no longer even have a mortgage.

But that massive equity is trapped in your walls. It's not earning interest, and it's not funding your retirement or travel plans.

In this video, we explain how to unlock that trapped cash, buy a smaller home outright, and use your hard-earned nest egg to fund the lifestyle you actually want today.

👇 Watch the full video to learn how to leverage your equity. Link is pinned in the comments below!

07/26/2026

"Did I miss the peak of the market?" 🤔

It's the #1 question we're getting from Bergen County homeowners right now. With interest rates where they are, it's natural to wonder if buyer demand is drying up.

But the latest data tells a very different story. Demand is sky-high, inventory is low, and homes are still moving in a median of just 16 days.

👇 In this video, we show you exactly where the market is heading and what your home is worth today. Click the pinned link in the comments for the full update!

07/24/2026

Is your house starting to feel more like a museum of memories than a place you actually live?

Letting go of the home where you raised your kids is incredibly emotional. Often, empty nesters hold onto massive homes just so their kids have a place to stay when they visit. But keeping a large house running all year for a few weekend visits is a heavy burden.

Here’s the truth: your home is just the container for those memories. The memories themselves? They go wherever you go.

In this video, we share how to navigate the emotional side of downsizing and transition into a home that actually serves your current lifestyle.

👇 Ready for a stress-free next chapter? Watch our complete guide via the pinned link in the comments!

07/23/2026

Are you paying $22,000 a year in property taxes for bedrooms no one sleeps in anymore? 🤯

It’s a harsh reality for empty nesters in Bergen County. In towns like Demarest, the average property tax bill is nearly $25,000. If your kids are grown, you’re likely heating, cooling, and paying taxes on a giant house where you only actually use 20% of the space.

Keeping that big home is costing you thousands of dollars every single year in "hidden" costs.

In this video, we break down the 5 clearest signs that it’s time to stop maintaining the past, slash your tax burden, and start making space for your next chapter.

👇 Watch the full video to see how much you could save. The link is pinned in the comments below!

07/23/2026

"My neighbor’s house just sold for how much?!" 😮

If you live in Bergen County, you’ve probably had that exact thought recently. With towns like Ridgewood hitting a $1.9M median and Demarest sitting at $1.4M, the equity homeowners are sitting on right now is incredible.

But real estate is hyper-local. A price surge in one town doesn’t mean the exact same rules apply just two miles over.

In this video, we pull back the curtain on the actual town-by-town June data so you can stop guessing and start strategizing.

👇 Find out what’s really happening in your neighborhood. The link to the full video breakdown is pinned in the comments below!

07/21/2026

The Bergen County real estate market is doing some wild things right now. 🤯

Ridgewood hit a $1.9 Million median.

Demarest hit $1.4 Million.

And one major town saw a 40% price drop (and the reason why will surprise you).

If you want to navigate this market with confidence, you need the actual data—not guesswork.

👇 In this video, we share the full town-by-town June market report. The link to the complete breakdown is pinned in the comments below!

07/19/2026

If you own a home in Bergen County, your equity position has likely never been stronger. 💰

Across the county, we are still firmly in a seller's market. Homes are averaging a 104.5% sold-to-list ratio, and inventory remains incredibly tight. But this isn't the chaotic market of two years ago—buyers are highly selective, and strategy is everything.

In this video, we talk about what it takes to maximize your equity and navigate today's market without the stress.

👇 We break down the exact numbers for Ridgewood, Demarest, Ramsey, and Paramus in our full update. Grab the link in the pinned comment below!

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74 Godwin Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ
07450

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Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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+15513054700

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