If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home. It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a nice boost right when you need it most. And whether your refund … Read more
Nutley is a smaller town and only 13 miles from NYC with more affordable options for families With its tree-lined streets and proximity to Manhattan, Northern New Jersey has long been the primary escape hatch for New Yorkers seeking more space. For years, Montclair has been the “default” destination for those trading a Brooklyn brownstone … Read more
With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to remember. While recent events do have some impact on the housing market, they don’t take buying off the table. You just have to use a different … Read more
For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look at the cost of childcare. And it starts to feel like you have to choose one or the other. But … Read more
If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that’s exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. Here’s what you need to understand about how they work, and whether they make sense for you. What Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Since a lot of … Read more
When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead? While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental landlord” is actually a much bigger decision than most … Read more
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