Local Publications I Have Been Featured In
Matthew De Fede’s name appears throughout the internet across national media, local publications, major real estate websites, professional directories, social media platforms, videos, press releases and real estate marketing articles.
The following is a verified snapshot of publicly accessible pages found online as of July 11, 2026. Because search engines constantly add, remove and reorder pages, this should not be considered a list of literally every mention ever published. It does, however, demonstrate the size and diversity of Matthew De Fede’s digital footprint.
National and Independent Media Coverage
The U.S. Sun
“Fairytale Cottage on a Private Pond Hits the Market for First Time in Nearly 100 Years”
The June 2026 article featured the Franklin Lakes cottage overlooking Conrad’s Pond and identified Matthew De Fede as the owner of Realty Executives Elite Homes. This represents independent editorial coverage rather than a submitted promotional article.
PR Newswire
“Matthew De Fede Sets Record for Highest-Priced Home Sold in Nutley, NJ in 2024”
The release documented the record-setting $1.3 million sale of 57 High Street and highlighted De Fede’s luxury marketing and digital exposure strategy.
Homes.com Neighborhood Coverage
Matthew De Fede was quoted as a local real estate expert in Homes.com’s Maple Valley neighborhood guide covering Clifton, New Jersey. The article included his observations about Clifton’s proximity to New York City, costs and local economy.
24-7 Press Release Coverage
The 24-7 Press Release exact-name archive currently displays 14 stories connected to Matthew De Fede, covering awards, record sales, luxury real estate, technology, marketing and the growth of Realty Executives Elite Homes.
Notable releases include:
- Matthew De Fede Earns Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, Recognizing Over $36 Million in Real Estate Sales
- Realty Executives Elite Homes Named #1 Brokerage in Nutley for the 5th Consecutive Year
- Another Record-Breaking Home Sale in Nutley, NJ: 53 Kenzel Avenue Sells for $1,200,000
- From Listings to Listening: Nutley Broker Drops New Real Estate Podcast
- Matthew De Fede Sets Record for Highest-Priced Home Sold in Nutley, NJ in 2024
- A Record-Breaking Sale at $1,300,000 in Nutley, New Jersey
- Local Realtor Matthew De Fede Honored With State Sales Award
- Local Nutley, NJ Realtor Matthew De Fede Honored With State Sales Award
- Matthew De Fede Completes Specialized Training, Builds Expertise in Luxury Real Estate Market
- Realty Executives Elite Homes in Nutley Has Become the Top Real Estate Brokerage in Town
- Realty Executives Elite Homes in Nutley to Represent the Bedford Estate
- Realty Executives Elite Homes Celebrating Its Fifth Year in Nutley, New Jersey
- Matthew De Fede Runs a Tech-Driven Real Estate Company That Targets Wealthy NYC Home Buyers
- Realty Executives Has One of the Strongest Online Marketing Presences in Nutley and Northern New Jersey
Patch and Local Community Coverage
Matthew De Fede has also appeared in numerous Patch articles and community-contributor posts dating back more than a decade.
Former Dot-Com Executive Is Now a “Realty Executive” in Nutley
Published in 2014, this article told the story of De Fede’s transition from the New York advertising and technology world into real estate and brokerage ownership.
Matthew De Fede Runs a Cutting-Edge Real Estate Brokerage
This 2018 article described Realty Executives Elite Homes as a technology-focused, full-service brokerage serving buyers and sellers.
Matthew De Fede Shares His Real Estate Secrets — Industry Icons
The article focused on De Fede’s approach to real estate, marketing, technology and business development.
Matthew De Fede Did It Again
This article highlighted the sale of a challenging and distinctive Nutley property on Prospect Street.
Local Realtor Matthew De Fede Honored With State Sales Award
The post documented De Fede’s recognition through the New Jersey Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award.
Broker Matthew De Fede Finds a Buyer for Iconic Nutley Home
This article covered the marketing of the historic Ruth Bedford Estate and the large turnout generated by the property’s digital campaign and open house.
Matthew De Fede Does It Again, Another Historic Home Sold
The article reinforced De Fede’s association with historic and architecturally significant homes in Nutley.
Local Broker Matthew De Fede Gets Schooled by Ryan Serhant
This article covered De Fede’s completion of sales training connected to Ryan Serhant of “Million Dollar Listing New York.”
Matthew De Fede of Realty Executives in Essex Park in Belleville
The article discussed a property in the Essex Park community and expanded De Fede’s online association beyond Nutley into Belleville.
Matthew De Fede Just Listed Another Home in Belleville, NJ
This property-focused post highlighted another Belleville listing represented by Realty Executives Elite Homes.
Nutley Living Expert Contributor Articles
Matthew De Fede is identified as an expert contributor for Nutley Living through Best Version Media.
His published articles include:
- Why Realty Executives Elite Homes Has One of the Strongest Real Estate Brands in Nutley, NJ
- Thinking About Selling Your Home in Nutley? Here’s What It Really Costs
- Is This Spring the Right Time to Sell Your Home? What Long-Time Homeowners Should Know Before Making Their Move
- How AI Is Changing the Way Homes Are Sold in Nutley, NJ
- Spring Downsizing: Why This Season Is the Smartest Time to Make a Move
These articles strengthen De Fede’s positioning in seller education, artificial intelligence, downsizing, marketing and the Nutley housing market.
Major Real Estate Profiles
Zillow
Matthew De Fede maintains a Zillow agent profile containing his professional biography, specialties, reviews, listings and sales information.
Realtor.com
Matthew De Fede appears on Realtor.com as the broker of Realty Executives Elite Homes in Nutley. At least two separate profile URLs are indexed under the “Matthew Defede” name variation.
Homes.com
The Homes.com agent profile includes reviews, current listings and a substantial recently sold property history attributed to Matthew De Fede and Realty Executives Elite Homes.
Realty Executives
Matthew De Fede appears on the national Realty Executives website as Broker/Owner of Realty Executives Elite Homes.
He also has an additional agent website hosted on the Realty Executives platform.
Realty Executives Elite Homes Office Profile
The Nutley brokerage’s office page displays current and previous listings represented by Matthew De Fede and other Realty Executives Elite Homes agents.
New Jersey Multiple Listing Service
Matthew DeFede appears on NJMLS as a Broker Owner, with client and professional testimonials attached to his profile.
His name also appears throughout active listings, sold listings and Nutley open-house results on the MLS website.
LoopNet
Matthew DeFede has a commercial real estate broker profile on LoopNet identifying him as Broker/Owner and outlining his marketing background and commercial specialties.
LandWatch
Matthew DeFede appears on LandWatch through a Realty Executives Elite Homes professional profile.
HomeASAP
A HomeASAP profile also identifies Matthew De Fede with Realty Executives Elite Homes and connects to his social and real estate channels.
Professional and Social Media Platforms
Matthew De Fede’s LinkedIn profile identifies him with Realty Executives Elite Homes in Nutley and includes professional experience, articles, publications and real estate content.
His LinkedIn publishing footprint also includes the article:
“Why Nutley Home Sellers Choose Matthew De Fede.”
YouTube
The Living in Nutley NJ With Matthew De Fede YouTube channel contains videos about Nutley real estate, moving to New Jersey, local market updates, home selling and community information.
The indexed channel also includes videos with tens of thousands of views, including content about moving to New Jersey and choosing a Nutley real estate agent.
Matthew De Fede maintains a public Facebook presence centered on New Jersey real estate, Nutley, luxury homes, listings and community content.
Matthew DeFede Nutley Realtor appears on Instagram under the handle @themattdefede, featuring homes for sale, Nutley lifestyle content, real estate marketing and local information.
An additional indexed Instagram profile appears under @nutleynjrealtor.
Matthew De Fede maintains a Pinterest presence featuring Nutley real estate, local history, properties, neighborhood content and home-selling information.
Matthew De Fede’s Owned Websites and Articles
Matthew De Fede’s primary website serves as a central hub for his Northern New Jersey real estate business, listings, biography, testimonials and educational content.
Prominent indexed pages include:
- Meet Matthew
- Before You List Your Nutley Home, Google Your Agent
- The Luxury Market in Nutley
- The Best Real Estate Office in Nutley, NJ
- The Savvy Home Seller’s Guide to Nutley, NJ
- Client Testimonials and Success Stories
- Featured Properties for Sale
What This Online Footprint Means for Home Sellers
A real estate brand is not built with one advertisement, one yard sign or one self-proclaimed title. It is built through repetition, consistency, visibility and proof.
Taken together, these search results show Matthew De Fede appearing across national publications, local media, major real estate websites, professional networks, video platforms, social media and numerous educational articles.
For Nutley homeowners, that online reach matters. When a home is listed, the agent’s existing audience, search presence, reputation and content network can help the property reach buyers who may not have discovered it through an ordinary MLS search alone.
Before choosing an agent to represent your home, Google the agent’s name.
The results tell a story.