We’ve never followed the market, we’ve led it. We brought in professional photography when others were still using cell phones. We introduced video before anyone believed it mattered. We hosted large-scale open houses while others insisted they were a waste of time. We were first in Nutley, arguably in the state, to leverage social media … Read more
Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know. If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – you don’t want to wait until … Read more
From Listed to Sold: How a $120,000 Over-Ask Resulted from a High-Impact 7-Day Strategy The Vision When 180 Highfield Lane hit the market in Nutley at $790,000, the goal wasn’t just to find a buyer—it was to create a market event. In a competitive landscape, the difference between a standard sale and an exceptional one … Read more
Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s get you the context you need. The truth is prices are going to vary depending on where … Read more
There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market. Some headlines make it sound like big Wall Street firms are buying up everything in sight. And if you’re trying to purchase a home yourself, that can make it feel like the odds are stacked against you. But when you … Read more
How To Buy A Home in Little Falls I am delighted to announce the successful closing of this charming residence in Little Falls, NJ, on behalf of my clients. Having initially met them approximately two years ago, we collaborated to explore various properties and submit multiple offers until they discovered this distinctive split-level home with … Read more
While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast. Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal week to put your house on the market this year is: … Read more
Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the best rate possible in today’s market. It starts with having the right information. So, what’s causing the bumps in rates? And what can … Read more
That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning… The bathroom that really needs a refresh… Or the outdoor space you keep saying you’ll get to someday… What if you already have what you need to finally make it happen? Because a growing number of homeowners are realizing just that. Homeowners are expected to spend over $522 billion … Read more
And it’s not just another real estate team, it’s a strategic force built for today’s market. Founded by Matthew De Fede, a proven market leader and driving force behind one of Nutley’s top-performing brokerages, The De Fede Group was created with one goal: deliver a higher level of service, marketing, and results for clients who … Read more