Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.
A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?
3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today
Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.
Living In the Yantacaw section of Nutley, NJ
Yantacaw sits in southeast Nutley, roughly bordered by Chestnut Street to the north, Passaic Avenue to the east, Centre Street to the west and the Clifton town line to the south. The neighborhood literally centers on Yantacaw Place, home to both the 28-acre Yanticaw Park and Yantacaw Elementary School, giving residents instant green-space vibes and … Read more
The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.
The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is … Read more
What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you think buying a home is out of reach … Read more
Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025
Some Highlights With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say. Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But price trends are going to vary by area. To have a quick conversation about what’s … Read more
Still The Highest Priced Home Sold in Nutley – 57 Hight St.
This stunning property at 57 High Street in Nutley, NJ, set a new benchmark as the highest-priced home ever sold in the township by Broker/Owner Matthew De Fede of Realty Executives Elite Homes. The sellers—an accomplished couple preparing for retirement—had reached a point where their once-perfect home became too large for their lifestyle. With downsizing … Read more
Just Sold- 356 Chestnut St, Nutley NJ 07110
How We Sold 356 Chestnut St in Nutley, NJ (Yep, With Only One Bathroom) Spoiler: Strategic marketing beats “perfect house” every day of the week. 356 Chestnut St wasn’t turnkey glamour. It was a charming Nutley home with great bones, prime walkability, and… exactly one bathroom. In a world of dual-vanity Pinterest dreams, that’s a … Read more